Podcast Episodes

Special Delivery! Vikings win third in a row, but J.J. McCarthy injury is a big question

Published on 14 hours ago

Special Delivery: A conversation with St. Thomas AD Phil Esten, the Star Tribune Sportsperson of the Year

Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins and host Michael Rand chat with St. Thomas AD and 2025 Star Tribune Sportsperson of the Year Phil Esten.

Published on 23 hours ago

KG and Wolves reunited, and it feels so good; Bobby Nightengale on Twins shakeup

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the news that Kevin Garnett and the Wolves have mended their relationship. KG will join the team as an ambassador and will have his jersey retired at some …

Published on 2 days, 20 hours ago

A shakeup at the top for Twins; Marcus Fuller on Minnesota high school basketball

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the big news from the Twins. Not only did they introduce their new limited partners, but also they shifted from one Pohlad (Joe) to another (Tom) as their …

Published on 3 days, 21 hours ago

La Velle E. Neal III on Quinn Hughes; the most encouraging J.J. McCarthy stat

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with thoughts on J.J. McCarthy and how he has made big throws while limiting mistakes each of the last two weeks. Plus do we need to take Bones Hyland seriously…

Published on 4 days, 20 hours ago

A Twins free agent, sweet poetry and how the Vikings season could have gone

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins' free agent signing of Josh Bell. They committed $7 million to him, the most they've spent since 2023. That's a sign for 2026 and an indictment o…

Published on 5 days, 20 hours ago

Best weekend ever? On the Vikings win, the Wild's blockbuster and a 22-year streak

Host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins, who is pinch hitting for Patrick Reusse. They had plenty to get to, including the Vikings' win over Dallas, the Wild's blockbuster…

Published on 6 days, 21 hours ago

Special Delivery! J.J. McCarthy and Vikings deliver in Dallas

Published on 1 week ago

Twins roster and payroll news with Bobby Nightengale; Vikings QB situation

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild's nice win over Dallas, continuing a trend of playing better against stronger competition. Plus a look at Vikings QBs of the past and present -- a…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

A perfect opponent for the Vikings + Sarah McLellan on the Wild

Introduction: Host Michael Rand lays out why he thinks Dallas is the perfect opponent this weekend for the Vikings and QB J.J. McCarthy. Plus a Gophers volleyball opportunity, a basketball loss and M…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago