Podcast Episodes

Patrick Reusse on the Vikings getting Carson Wentz and young Twins pitchers flopping

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included a shakeup at backup quarterback for the Vikings. They traded shaky option Sam Ho…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Let's see the young Twins players; Minnesota United transfer window drama

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a frustrated Twins fan who wants to see a Twins prospect added to the major league roster. It's all about the young players now, and maybe we will see some…

Published on 4 months ago

Analyzing the surprising Harrison Phillips trade; La Velle E. Neal on the Twins' future

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the week's most surprising news, with the Vikings trading veteran starter Harrison Phillips to the Jets for a pair of sixth-round picks. It's the kind of m…

Published on 4 months ago

The Twins and three wish scenarios; Chip Scoggins on Gophers football, Vikings

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the three ways things could go for the Twins in 2026. All of them involve scenarios that have an element of wishing to them.

10:00: Chip Scoggins joins Ran…

Published on 4 months ago

Ben Goessling on Vikings QB, WR battles; A year of questions, losses for Twins

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a sad anniversary of sorts for the Twins, which nobody celebrated on Monday. That marked one year since their loss to the Rangers that started a one-year s…

Published on 4 months ago

Patrick Reusse on the Pohlad family and Max Brosmer's chances with the Vikings

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joined host Michael Rand for a look back on the weekend in sports.

The Twins won Sunday after losing three straight to Detroit as we approach the dog days of a l…

Published on 4 months ago

J.J.'s big day; A Minnesota golf underdog story; top 25 Minnesota high school athletes

Introduction: In a jam-packed show, host Michael Rand starts with Division III golfer Jimmy Abdo, who has advanced to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Amateur. Ranked No. 4,292 in the amateur golf ranki…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

In-depth with Gophers soccer; J.J. McCarthy observations from joint practices

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with his observations after watching Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy during joint practices Wednesday with the Patriots. His main takeaway: the thing we want to know a…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Pohlad family is keeping ownership of the Twins

Phil Miller and Michael Rand break down Wednesday's surprising news.

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Debating Wild priorities, J.J. McCarthy and the Twins with La Velle E. Neal III

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings pass-catching group, which seems rather thin to start the season. It led him to a conclusion: This needs to be a much bigger year for T.J. Hock…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago