Portfolio - Podcasts
In addition to writing, Heather has also hopped on a few sports podcasts as a guest to offer insights on various topics including Minnesota Wild hockey, Minnesota Twins baseball, auto racing takes and sharing about her career path.
She's been a guest on Dawn of Sports, KFAN, Bardown Beauties, WCCO Radio, The Bruce Ciskie Show, Make Glove Not W.AR., GopherHole Podcast, Minnesota Sports Chat, Youth Hockey Hub: The Minnesotan Pod, Minnesota Sports Weekly, Hockey Wilderness Podcast, Sports Hause Podcast, Minnesota Sports Fans Unfiltered, Giles & the Goalie and 5 Minute Major.
Episodes can be found below, with a variety of ways to download/listen/watch.
She's been a guest on Dawn of Sports, KFAN, Bardown Beauties, WCCO Radio, The Bruce Ciskie Show, Make Glove Not W.AR., GopherHole Podcast, Minnesota Sports Chat, Youth Hockey Hub: The Minnesotan Pod, Minnesota Sports Weekly, Hockey Wilderness Podcast, Sports Hause Podcast, Minnesota Sports Fans Unfiltered, Giles & the Goalie and 5 Minute Major.
Episodes can be found below, with a variety of ways to download/listen/watch.
The Bruce Ciskie Show: Friday 6-27: Heather Rule
June 27, 2025
Heather Rule of Minnesota Hockey Magazine joins the show to recap a busy offseason so far for the two-time PWHL champion Minnesota Frost.
June 27, 2025
Heather Rule of Minnesota Hockey Magazine joins the show to recap a busy offseason so far for the two-time PWHL champion Minnesota Frost.
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WCCO Radio: Heather Rule on the Indy 500 and Frost going for another Cup!
May 26, 2025
There are not too many people that take in the grandeur of the Indianapolis 500 like Heather Rule of Minnesota Hockey Mag - we chat with her LIVE as she makes her way home from Indy and also she previews the Minnesota Frost striving for a back - to - back Cup and the improbable path from almost being out of the playoff picture to the verge of a Walter Cup repeat
May 26, 2025
There are not too many people that take in the grandeur of the Indianapolis 500 like Heather Rule of Minnesota Hockey Mag - we chat with her LIVE as she makes her way home from Indy and also she previews the Minnesota Frost striving for a back - to - back Cup and the improbable path from almost being out of the playoff picture to the verge of a Walter Cup repeat
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WCCO Radio: Heather Rule on Frost v Charge Game III & defending the title
May 24, 2025
Heather Rule (Minnesota Hockey Magazine) joins Jonathan Lowe to preview Game 3 of the PWHL Finals between the Minnesota Frost and the Ottawa Charge. Jonathan and Heather get into how long the road has been for the Frost who had to fight their way into the playoffs, who will be in net today and getting a few more pucks behind Ottawa.
May 24, 2025
Heather Rule (Minnesota Hockey Magazine) joins Jonathan Lowe to preview Game 3 of the PWHL Finals between the Minnesota Frost and the Ottawa Charge. Jonathan and Heather get into how long the road has been for the Frost who had to fight their way into the playoffs, who will be in net today and getting a few more pucks behind Ottawa.
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The Bruce Ciskie Show: Tuesday 5-20: Heather Rule
May 20, 2025
Heather Rule of Minnesota Hockey Magazine joins the program to preview the PWHL Walter Cup Final and talk about the upcoming Indy 500.
May 20, 2025
Heather Rule of Minnesota Hockey Magazine joins the program to preview the PWHL Walter Cup Final and talk about the upcoming Indy 500.
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The Bruce Ciskie Show: Wednesday 5-14: Heather Rule
May 14, 2025
Shortened program because of the Twins, but we talk Minnesota Frost with Heather Rule of Minnesota Hockey Magazine.
May 14, 2025
Shortened program because of the Twins, but we talk Minnesota Frost with Heather Rule of Minnesota Hockey Magazine.
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Bardown Beauties: The Minnesota Wild Need This Guy (with guest Heather Rule)
May 13, 2025
Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull give their top 3 forward UFAs for Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild to target this July (plus hear from Guerin as he weighs in on what he is thinking)
And the Frost are aiming for a repeat. Minnesota Hockey Magazine’s Heather Rule breaks down if the women have a real shot at another Walter Cup title as they aim to close out the best-of-5 semifinals this week.
May 13, 2025
Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull give their top 3 forward UFAs for Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild to target this July (plus hear from Guerin as he weighs in on what he is thinking)
And the Frost are aiming for a repeat. Minnesota Hockey Magazine’s Heather Rule breaks down if the women have a real shot at another Walter Cup title as they aim to close out the best-of-5 semifinals this week.
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WCCO Radio: Heather Rule live from Valley Fair at Hockey Day Minnesota
Jan. 24, 2025
Heather Rule joins Henry Lake live from Valley Fair at Hockey Day Minnesota: Shakopee. HDMN has turned more into Hockey Week but there are unique aspects to every installment, Heather gets into some of the rides opening for the festivities and what she remembers from years past.
Jan. 24, 2025
Heather Rule joins Henry Lake live from Valley Fair at Hockey Day Minnesota: Shakopee. HDMN has turned more into Hockey Week but there are unique aspects to every installment, Heather gets into some of the rides opening for the festivities and what she remembers from years past.
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Make Glove Not W.A.R. - Episode 7: The Kids Are Alright
July 11, 2024
The pod checks in on the Twins heading into the All-Star Break. Have they exceeded expectations, and what's the limit? Can they beat a good team in the playoffs? These questions and more in the season opener of Make Glove not W.A.R.
July 11, 2024
The pod checks in on the Twins heading into the All-Star Break. Have they exceeded expectations, and what's the limit? Can they beat a good team in the playoffs? These questions and more in the season opener of Make Glove not W.A.R.
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Dawn of Sports: PWHL, Lynx, Aurora & Rule
June 25, 2024
Fox9's Dawn Mitchell and the Strib's Jim Souhan chat with award-winning hockey writer Heather Rule about the PWHL after dissecting the success of the Lynx and Aurora. Plus, Dawn highlights a great Paralympic story.
June 25, 2024
Fox9's Dawn Mitchell and the Strib's Jim Souhan chat with award-winning hockey writer Heather Rule about the PWHL after dissecting the success of the Lynx and Aurora. Plus, Dawn highlights a great Paralympic story.
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KFAN: #92Noon! Maxx in for PA! 9am Hour 6/21 Heather Rule
June 21, 2024
Maxx Fuller fills in for PA, he talks about the NBA, Wolves, and Heather Rule talks Stanley Cup Final.
June 21, 2024
Maxx Fuller fills in for PA, he talks about the NBA, Wolves, and Heather Rule talks Stanley Cup Final.
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Dawn of Sports: Yes, the Vikings are in it
Dec. 21, 2023
Dawn Mitchell, the Fox 9 sports anchor, joins Jim Souhan to talk Minnesota and national sports and talk about sports and sports journalism. This episode: Dawn and Jim on Vikings' hopes, Wolves surge, Gopher women's basketball popularity, this week's FTGs, and Dawn's convo with Heather Rule.
Dec. 21, 2023
Dawn Mitchell, the Fox 9 sports anchor, joins Jim Souhan to talk Minnesota and national sports and talk about sports and sports journalism. This episode: Dawn and Jim on Vikings' hopes, Wolves surge, Gopher women's basketball popularity, this week's FTGs, and Dawn's convo with Heather Rule.
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Make Glove Not W.A.R. - Episode 4: A Look at 2023
March 22, 2023
Ryan Stanzel previews the 2023 Twins season and discusses MLB's rule changes, along with Twins social's Heather Rule and Skor North's Ross Brendel.
March 22, 2023
Ryan Stanzel previews the 2023 Twins season and discusses MLB's rule changes, along with Twins social's Heather Rule and Skor North's Ross Brendel.
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Make Glove Not W.A.R. - Episode 2: Rocco's Rants
Aug. 29, 2022
Host Ryan Stanzel welcomes Twins expert guests Heather Rule and Melissa Berman to talk about Rocco's rants, Gardy memories, the Buxton conundrum and what's left of the Twins' dwindling playoff hopes.
Aug. 29, 2022
Host Ryan Stanzel welcomes Twins expert guests Heather Rule and Melissa Berman to talk about Rocco's rants, Gardy memories, the Buxton conundrum and what's left of the Twins' dwindling playoff hopes.
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GopherHole Podcast: EP: 94 Heather Rule on Covid, Covid, and more Covid affecting sports
Aug. 7, 2020
For this episode, Heather sat down with fellow sports colleague Nadine Babu to talk about Gophers Rashod Bateman’s departure & the likelihood of a Gophers season and how this pandemic is affecting all sports.
Aug. 7, 2020
For this episode, Heather sat down with fellow sports colleague Nadine Babu to talk about Gophers Rashod Bateman’s departure & the likelihood of a Gophers season and how this pandemic is affecting all sports.
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Minnesota Sports Chat
July 20, 2020
In segment 2, Heather joined Ross Brendel via phone for some baseball movie commentary, specifically, A League of Their Own and The Rookie! They also discussed IndyCar racing.
July 20, 2020
In segment 2, Heather joined Ross Brendel via phone for some baseball movie commentary, specifically, A League of Their Own and The Rookie! They also discussed IndyCar racing.
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Youth Hockey Hub: The Minnesotan Pod - Heather Rule
May 20, 2020
Heather joined Tony to discuss her trek to covering boys' and girls' high school hockey.
May 20, 2020
Heather joined Tony to discuss her trek to covering boys' and girls' high school hockey.
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Minnesota Sports Weekly with Travis Aune Episode 92b
Jan. 24, 2019
Time to talk Twins and children's books with Travis.
Jan. 24, 2019
Time to talk Twins and children's books with Travis.
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Minnesota Sports Weekly Episode 63
March 28, 2018
Heather joined the guys again, fresh off a trip to Fort Myers, to talk about the Wild and their playoff hopes, plus a little Twins talk. Heather comes in at about the 1:02.30 mark.
March 28, 2018
Heather joined the guys again, fresh off a trip to Fort Myers, to talk about the Wild and their playoff hopes, plus a little Twins talk. Heather comes in at about the 1:02.30 mark.
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Minnesota Sports Weekly Episode 60
March 7, 2018
Heather was asked to make a guest appearance on this weekly sports podcast, along with some other local sports guests. She talked about her work ventures, including her children's books, the Wild and the Twins. Heather joins the pod at about 1:00.20.
March 7, 2018
Heather was asked to make a guest appearance on this weekly sports podcast, along with some other local sports guests. She talked about her work ventures, including her children's books, the Wild and the Twins. Heather joins the pod at about 1:00.20.
HWP 120: Opening Night Prediction Extravaganza
Oct. 5, 2017
Heather was one of 16 guests on the season-preview podcast from Hockey Wilderness;the clips below only feature the segment with Heather. They all made some predictions about the Minnesota Wild and offered up our hottest takes.
Oct. 5, 2017
Heather was one of 16 guests on the season-preview podcast from Hockey Wilderness;the clips below only feature the segment with Heather. They all made some predictions about the Minnesota Wild and offered up our hottest takes.
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Sports Hause Podcast Episode #48
Aug. 6, 2017
Heather was a guest on Sam Hauser's podcast, discussing newspapers and the freelance life.
Aug. 6, 2017
Heather was a guest on Sam Hauser's podcast, discussing newspapers and the freelance life.
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Minnesota Sports Fans Unfiltered 37 - Talking dynasties
May 5, 2017
Heather called in to talk with Nick and Lonnie about the Twins and sports dynasties.
May 5, 2017
Heather called in to talk with Nick and Lonnie about the Twins and sports dynasties.
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Minnesota Sports Fans Unfiltered 29 - Lots going on
March 14, 2017
Nick and Heather talk about the Minnesota Gophers men's basketball team going to the NCAA Tournament, the Minnesota boys' state high school hockey tournament and, of course, the angst surrounding the Wild.
March 14, 2017
Nick and Heather talk about the Minnesota Gophers men's basketball team going to the NCAA Tournament, the Minnesota boys' state high school hockey tournament and, of course, the angst surrounding the Wild.
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5 Minute Major episode 148
Feb. 26, 2017
Heather joined the guys to talk about hockey, specifically the girls' state hockey tournament.
Feb. 26, 2017
Heather joined the guys to talk about hockey, specifically the girls' state hockey tournament.
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Minnesota Sports Fans Unfiltered 18 - Less pessimistic
Dec. 14, 2016
Heather filled in as co-host once again for the MN Sports Fans Unfiltered show with pal Nick. They talked Wild and Gophers hoops.
Dec. 14, 2016
Heather filled in as co-host once again for the MN Sports Fans Unfiltered show with pal Nick. They talked Wild and Gophers hoops.
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Minnesota Sports Fans Unfiltered 13 - Wolves Preview, Vikes and Wild
Oct. 30, 2016
Heather joined friend Nick as a guest co-host for this MN Sports Fans Unfiltered show. They interviewed guest Steve Terry to talk about a Minnesota Timberwolves season preview, then dove into the Vikings and Wild talk.
Oct. 30, 2016
Heather joined friend Nick as a guest co-host for this MN Sports Fans Unfiltered show. They interviewed guest Steve Terry to talk about a Minnesota Timberwolves season preview, then dove into the Vikings and Wild talk.
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Minnesota Sports Fans Unfiltered 5 - Live from City Works!
Aug. 25, 2016
Heather's debut on this new podcast, hosted by Minnesota Wild friends/fans Lonnie and Nick. This one was a live recording at the downtown Minneapolis bar, City Works.
Aug. 25, 2016
Heather's debut on this new podcast, hosted by Minnesota Wild friends/fans Lonnie and Nick. This one was a live recording at the downtown Minneapolis bar, City Works.
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Giles & the Goalie: The One Where They Talk About Friends
May 22, 2016
From the website: Giles and Ben are joined by fellow Wild Xtra writer and journalist extraordinare Heather Rule. Heather is a little quiet on the mic, but you can still hear her opinions when the guys shut their yapping.
May 22, 2016
From the website: Giles and Ben are joined by fellow Wild Xtra writer and journalist extraordinare Heather Rule. Heather is a little quiet on the mic, but you can still hear her opinions when the guys shut their yapping.
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Giles & the Goalie: All-Star Meltdown
Jan. 31, 2016
From the website: First, new Wild Xtra writer Heather Rule joins us to talk about how frustrating the Wild are, and how stupid the NHL All Star Game format is this year.
Jan. 31, 2016
From the website: First, new Wild Xtra writer Heather Rule joins us to talk about how frustrating the Wild are, and how stupid the NHL All Star Game format is this year.
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5 Minute Major 1-17-16: The Force Awakens
Jan. 17, 2016
Just after Heather joined the now-defunct Wild Xtra team, some of the guys had her on their 5MM podcast. They talked about the Wild, of course, but that was after they asked her about her favorite beverage.
Jan. 17, 2016
Just after Heather joined the now-defunct Wild Xtra team, some of the guys had her on their 5MM podcast. They talked about the Wild, of course, but that was after they asked her about her favorite beverage.
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