Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBreaking down the Chris Paddack trade; More Twins talk with Bobby Nightengale
Introduction: On a Twins-heavy show, host Michael Rand starts with Monday's dramatic walk-off win after a thunderstorm, which was preceded by the first pre-deadline trade by the Twins. They sent out …
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Patrick Reusse on the stumbling Twins, golf and J.J. McCarthy
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, starting with another disappointing series for the Twins. They're 50-55 after losing two of thr…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Ben Goessling on Vikings position battles and the pressure on J.J. McCarthy
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins and a general ambivalence toward what they should do at the trade deadline. Plus a new wrinkle in the college sports pay-for-play discussion.
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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
A Twins inflection point; J.J. McCarthy's leadership; La Velle E. Neal debate
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a rough Twins loss. After rallying to take the lead on the Dodgers, Minnesota needed just one more strike to win. But instead, a series of events led to a …
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Are the Vikings the best in NFL in one major area? + Gophers football, Twins and Lynx
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings, who open training camp Wednesday coming off a 14-3 season and a productive offseason. One NFL pundit even says the Vikings have the very best …
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
The Lynx: 'StudBudz' and drama as second half begins; Twins fall short in L.A.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a 5-2 Twins loss that had plenty of interesting subplots early and late. But the sum of the nine innings reinforced what we have learned through 100 games …
Published on 5 months ago
Patrick Reusse on the Twins not being smart and the start of Vikings camp
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included an embarrassing series for the Twins at the hopeless Rockies. After Minnesota wo…
Published on 5 months ago
Chip Scoggins on the Gophers' budget deficit; Joan Beringer's excellent debut
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the large contingent of Cubs fans at Target Field, the Twins' predictable Thursday loss and a great Twins broadcast experiment. Plus the Lynx bounced back …
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Twins win, Buxton scare and La Velle E. Neal on Terrence Shannon Jr.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another good Twins win during an impressive stretch. It would have been just their luck this season to lose Byron Buxton during Wednesday's 4-2 win over th…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Wolves breakdown with Dane Moore; The U.S. Open Cup and soccer democracy
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with an appreciation for the U.S. Open Cup, a soccer tournament this year featuring 96 teams from all levels of soccer in this country. Minnesota United earned …
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago