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Happy Hour with John Gaskins

John Gaskins
South Dakota State University
University Of South Dakota
Missouri Valley Football Conference
Sioux Falls
South Dakota State Jackrabbits Football
Sioux Falls Canaries
Augustana University
South Dakota Coyotes Football
Chase Mason
Minnesota Vikings
North Dakota State University
Sioux Falls, United States
Summit League
University Of Sioux Falls
Football
Youngstown State University
Illinois State University
Mountain West Conference
Banana Ball
Kyler Murray

Join John Gaskins for the hottest sports news from Sioux Falls and beyond.

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Sometimes you have to zag when others zig. The Happy Hour host did a lot of zagging last weekend. When most college football fans found Saturday to be the day — not just for this season but maybe in years — to sit on the couch and soak in several glo... more

Have the Jacks cracked? Oh, sure, South Dakota State's facade of unstoppable offense and impenetrable defense splintered at least somewhat in the 21-10 loss at North Dakota last Saturday. The shake-up came one game before SDSU's 2025 crumbling, when ... more

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At a level of college football where NIL resources aren't nearly as high as the Power Four leagues and parity is supposedly greater, weird things are happening to the "haves" of the FCS. Preseason No. 1 Montana State lost at 0-4 Idaho. Preseason No. ... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Jackson
Analyst with elite FCS program perspective
Dakotas sports media/analyst
Episode: FULL SHOW: Kurtiss Riggs (Alabama, Huskers, NFL blunders, SDSU & USD in MWC) and reaction to Dan Jackson's belief SDSU would be at "top" of MWC and G6
Matt Fitzham
Sports analyst mentioned as participant in South Dakota media roundtable
South Dakota sports media
Episode: FULL SHOW: Kurtiss Riggs (Alabama, Huskers, NFL blunders, SDSU & USD in MWC) and reaction to Dan Jackson's belief SDSU would be at "top" of MWC and G6
Matt Vitzthum
Head football coach of the South Dakota Coyotes
University of South Dakota
Episode: FULL SHOW: Dan Jackson, Matt Vitzthum & another Huskers "almost"
Matt Fidstam
Head coach, USD
University of South Dakota
Episode: Huskers aren't back, but are they giving reason for "real hope?"
Trent Singer
Guest analyst providing takes on Jefferson, Brandon Valley, and other squads
Episode: Prep Football Focus with Trent Singer & John Gaskins: Metro "midseason" evaluations
Aaron Johnston
Head Coach, South Dakota State Women's Basketball
South Dakota State University
Episode: FULL SHOW: Summit League hoops media day with Jacks & Yotes coaches
Eric Peterson
USD Men's Basketball Coach
University of South Dakota
Episode: FULL SHOW: Summit League hoops media day with Jacks & Yotes coaches
Carrie Eighmey
Head Coach, South Dakota Women's Basketball
University of South Dakota
Episode: FULL SHOW: Summit League hoops media day with Jacks & Yotes coaches
Bryan Peterson
Head Coach, South Dakota State Men's Basketball
South Dakota State University
Episode: FULL SHOW: Summit League hoops media day with Jacks & Yotes coaches

Hosts

John Gaskins
Host of the show; involved in Sioux Falls media and local sports coverage
Matt Zimmer
Co-host providing analysis and commentary on the MVFC teams

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Grateful

    Living in the Twin Cities and there is no source that covers sports across the state from high school to NCAA to Pro - South Dakotans should feel fortunate to have John putting out this daily content. Go Jacks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mitchell mc
    United Statesa year ago
  • Pleasant Surprise that has moved to the top of my podcast rotation

    Recently moved up to SF in July and I had only known of John Gaskins as Harry Canary (great bobblehead) and I recently learned he does podcasts too on top of Dakota News Now! As an Iowan we had a couple radio shows/podcasts that covered area sports at all levels and I am very glad I found this one. I consume both Happy Hour and Nobody’s Listening Anyway now. Thank you John, keep up the good work, see ya at The Birdcage!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scotty0219
    United States2 years ago
  • Never lose Harry Canary!!!

    I was excited to listen to another podcast featuring Jon Gaskins. I wasn’t disappointed. I love Nobody’s Listening. Both podcasts make me laugh and I love the content. Lifelong Jackrabbit fan and can’t get enough Rabbits. Great interview guests as well. Keep the impressions coming!!!

    Go Woonsocket!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jump, Fly, and collect food!
    United States2 years ago

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Praise for candid, insider-style insights from coaches and players.
Guests often bring high relevance to SD college football narratives and NIL-era discussions.
Shows strong sense of local community and sports culture in Sioux Falls.
Listeners appreciate its deep local focus on SD programs and the Jackrabbits and Coyotes ecosystems.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dan Jackson's up-to-date report & thoughts on Jacks ahead of Game 1
Q: What update do you have on who the primary guy is going to be and who we can expect at least to be the two guys who will get the bulk of the load?
Jackson expects to rotate multiple running backs, including Josiah Johnson and Corey Blair Jr., with other backs used for particular situations. He says the rotation reflects the number of players capable of contributing, not a lack of a lead option.
Dan Jackson's up-to-date report & thoughts on Jacks ahead of Game 1
Q: What have you seen just in the last couple of weeks as we get to an actual game week against an actual defense and update on what to expect out of Chase starting on Saturday?
Jackson says Mason is healthy, highly accurate and substantially improved. He has become more comfortable creating plays with his legs and has grown as a communicator and leader on and off the field.
NLA: Zim's Day Off in Chicago, SDSU post mortem, Augie's high road, Birds back in playoffs, Jabari Henry's swan song (?), and Canaries turf talk
Q: How will you remember him?
Matt Zimmer says Jabari Henry will be remembered for his loyalty to Sioux Falls, continuing to play for the Canaries through difficult seasons and contributing to the team's return to the playoffs.
NLA: Zim's Day Off in Chicago, SDSU post mortem, Augie's high road, Birds back in playoffs, Jabari Henry's swan song (?), and Canaries turf talk
Q: Did it really truly feel like South Dakota State was the better team or played better, or was toe-to-toe or all of that?
Matt Zimmer says the Jackrabbits were better for stretches, especially from the middle of the first quarter through the third, but dropped passes, red-zone struggles, and Northwestern's talent made the difference.
FCS analyst Samuel Akem on Bobcats, Grizzlies, Jacks, and Yotes starts
Q: How do you see these two teams matching up in the Dakota Dome?
Akem expects an exciting South Dakota versus Eastern Washington matchup. He highlights Nate Bell's improved play and dual-threat ability, and points to South Dakota's offensive talent and pass rush as factors to watch.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Hour

What is Happy Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show leans into regional college football, blending game previews, roster analysis, and behind-the-scenes insights from coaches, players, and local media. Episodes frequently cover quarterback races, depth charts, and NSIC/MVFC dynamics, with occasional crossovers into national basketball contexts via a guest like Doug Gottlieb. A standout aspect is its strong local flavor—clear emphasis on SDSU, USD, USF, Augie, and other South Dakota programs—delivered with casual banter and practical travel and game-day advice for fans. The format feels approachable for listeners who want detailed team-level takeaways plus entertaining host-host and host-guest interactions, and it regularly features longtime USD supporters and regional coaches, whic... more

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Recent guests on Happy Hour include:

1. Dan Jackson
2. Matt Fitzham
3. Matt Vitzthum
4. Matt Fidstam
5. Trent Singer
6. Aaron Johnston
7. Eric Peterson
8. Carrie Eighmey

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