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The Power Trip's Initials Game

KFAN FM 100.3 (KFXN-FM)
Initials Game
Great Clips
St. Paul Federal Credit Union
Seventh Avenue Pizza
Radco
Wolf River Electric
Minnesota Vikings
By the Yard
7th Avenue Pizza
Trivia
Minnesota
The Initials Game
Treasure Island Resort and Casino
KFAN
The Power Trip Morning Show
Hurlburt Heating and Plumbing
Las Vegas
Comedy
2025 Initials Invitational
KFAN 100.3

Every Friday around 8:15​-8:20 a.m. on KFAN 100.3 the Power Trip Morning show plays the Initials Game.The game involves 12 items people, place, things, phrases or anything as long as they share the same initials. All 12 items share the same initials. The contestants do not know the initials until they are revealed shortly before the game starts. Each item has 6 clues. As soon as the contestants kn... more

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Every Friday around 8:15​-8:20 a.m. on KFAN 100.3 the Power Trip Morning show plays the Initials Game presented by Treasure Island Resort & Casino!

The game involves 12 items people, place, things, phrases or anything as long as they share the same ... more

Every Friday around 8:15​-8:20 a.m. on KFAN 100.3 the Power Trip Morning show plays the Initials Game presented by Treasure Island Resort & Casino!

The game involves 12 items people, place, things, phrases or anything as long as they share the same ... more

Every Friday around 8:15​-8:20 a.m. on KFAN 100.3 the Power Trip Morning show plays the Initials Game presented by Builders & Remodelers!

The game involves 12 items people, place, things, phrases or anything as long as they share the same initials. ... more

Every Friday around 8:15​-8:20 a.m. on KFAN 100.3 the Power Trip Morning show plays the Initials Game presented by Builders & Remodelers!

The game involves 12 items people, place, things, phrases or anything as long as they share the same initials. ... more

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Recent Guests

Niko Medved
Player for the Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball team
University of Minnesota
Episode: The 651st Initials Game feat. Niko Medved
Bill Guerin
GM of the Minnesota Wild
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Episode: The 650th Initials Game (P.M.) feat. Bill Guerin
Greg Svedberg
Hall of Famer, finalist on the Initials Invitational
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Episode: The 648th Initials Game (G.S.) | Invitational Championship: Schmidt/Swedberg/Fields
Glenn Schmidt
Finalist, previous year's participant
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Episode: The 648th Initials Game (G.S.) | Invitational Championship: Schmidt/Swedberg/Fields
Rick Fields
Champion, leading contestant
Radco
Episode: The 648th Initials Game (G.S.) | Invitational Championship: Schmidt/Swedberg/Fields
Frank Vassalero
Channel 4 correspondent, contestant
KSTP/Channel 4
Episode: The 642nd Initials Game (S.D.) | Invitational Quarterfinal: Parrish/Fields/Vascellaro/Fox/Lewis
Parker Fox
Contestant, public figure
Public figure (host/TV personality)
Episode: The 642nd Initials Game (S.D.) | Invitational Quarterfinal: Parrish/Fields/Vascellaro/Fox/Lewis
Alicia Lewis
Care 11 journalist
Care 11
Episode: The 642nd Initials Game (S.D.) | Invitational Quarterfinal: Parrish/Fields/Vascellaro/Fox/Lewis
Mark Parrish
Professional athlete
By the Yard / Power Trip sponsor
Episode: The 642nd Initials Game (S.D.) | Invitational Quarterfinal: Parrish/Fields/Vascellaro/Fox/Lewis

Hosts

Chris Hawkey
Host who introduces players and co-hosts; central to on-air banter and game pacing.
Cory Cove
Host of The Power Trip Morning Show; strong presence guiding the game and interactions.
Meatsauce (Mike) Mansour
Co-host with sharp quips; participates in live reads and contestant banter.
Marney Gellner
On-air personality and frequent contestant; provides high-level trivia insight.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 345 ratings
  • I love it

    It’s fun to listen to it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ola boba
    United States5 months ago
  • The commercial timings are awful

    I don’t know if the commercials are created with AI, but they come in at the worst times.

    The last one I listened to was with Alicia Lewis. There was a commercial right in the middle of a clue. The recording ended after the commercials played and never came back to the game. I guess that was the one where meat sauce, set a record, but I’ll never be able to hear it because KFAN engineers are horrible at their job.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Scott MN
    United States7 months ago
  • Was fun

    Too corporate now, it took the fun away.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Zwildone
    United States9 months ago
  • Too many sore losers on this show

    The show is fun to listen to and play along with but too many of the contestants become incredibly sore losers when someone else gets a question right and nobody wants to listen to that.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    HawaiiThad
    United Statesa year ago
  • Was better with AJ

    Too corporate, lovey dovey. No competitive spirit

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Zwildone
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

- Some fans crave faster posting, fewer delays, and smoother transitions between segments.
- Listeners appreciate the playful, competitive vibe and banter between hosts and players.
- Sponsorships and live reads are seen as a local, authentic part of the experience.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The 616th Initials Game (P.C.) feat. Alexis Huss
Q: What two letters do you think are worth $110,000?
Douglas from Finley, Ohio guesses M and T, leading to a near miss or win depending on placement, illustrating the high-stakes nature of the round.
The 608th Initials Game feat. William Sawalich (C.K.)
Q: What's it like being in a video game?
It's pretty cool; I grew up playing those video games and racing with my dad.
The 603rd Initials Game feat. Adam Weber (C.N.)
Q: What are you playing for if you win today?
If I win today, I'll be sponsored by Seventh Avenue Pizza which is currently on sale.
The 603rd Initials Game feat. Adam Weber (C.N.)
Q: Adam, how are you feeling going into this competition?
Feeling good, but also nervous since it's a big game.
The 602nd Initials Game feat. Derek Shelton (S.L.)
Q: What are your thoughts on the competition?
Derek finds the game challenging yet enjoyable, engaging with the competitive spirit of the show.

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A fast-paced, Friday-morning game show segment features contestants buzzing in with their names to identify items that share the same two-letter initials. Each round provides six clues and a clear path to scoring points, with a dynamic mix of banter, crowd energy, and live sponsor reads that tether the entertaining chaos to local Midwest brands. The format blends competitive trivia with lighthearted personalities and ongoing storytelling around a growing cash jackpot, creating a reliable, fan-driven rhythm that viewers can play along with at home or in the car. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on local culture, strong host-player chemistry, and frequent live reads that anchor the brand ecosystem around the show's Upper Midwest r... more

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1. Niko Medved
2. Bill Guerin
3. Greg Svedberg
4. Glenn Schmidt
5. Rick Fields
6. Frank Vassalero
7. Parker Fox
8. Alicia Lewis

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