Podcast Episodes

Patrick Reusse on J.J. McCarthy, Gophers football and more

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, starting with a 19-17 Vikings loss in which y…

4 months, 1 week ago

Special Delivery: The game where J.J. McCarthy started losing the optimists

Michael Rand breaks down the Vikings' 19-17 loss to the Bears.

4 months, 1 week ago

Twins offseason primer: Payroll, a new manager and ... a Byron Buxton trade?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the new Major League Soccer schedule format, which will have major implications for Minnesota United star…

4 months, 1 week ago

Jon Krawczynski goes deep on the Wolves + Vikings season at a crossroads

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a Gophers men's basketball loss, a women's basketball transfer and the lay of the land for the Vikings.

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4 months, 1 week ago

La Velle E. Neal III on J.J. McCarthy's low marks and how we see the NFC North

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Gophers women's basketball team, which routed a quality Marquette team 90-47 on Tuesday. Plus thought…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings film review shows how shaky J.J. McCarthy was on Sunday

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves, who keep on beating bad teams. That's a good habit, but we still don't know much about their …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Patrick Reusse on the stumbling Vikings + all the good from Minnesota sports

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand take a spin through the weekend in Minnesota sports, starting with a disjointed and conce…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

A conversation with former NBA player Randy Livingston about problem gambling

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another Wild loss. They're giving up too many goals this season, but the culprits aren't always the same.…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

J.J. McCarthy's authentic wolf; La Velle E. Neal III on the Twins' plan

Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a deep dive into the fascinating character of young Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy.

12:00: Star Tribune columnist La …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Derek Shelton's vision for Twins, Randy Johnson on Gophers football, no Kirk Cousins

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a long look at Derek Shelton's introductory news conference with the Twins.

13:00: Randy Johnson checks i…

4 months, 3 weeks ago