Podcast Episodes

Pacers teach Thunder (and Wolves) a lesson; Aaron Rodgers signs!; Chip Scoggins on Vikings

Host Michael Rand starts with Aaron Rodgers reportedly agreeing to sign with the Steelers, a development that came mere hours after Rand became convinced during a lunchtime run that Rodgers coming to…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pablo Lopez's injury, La Velle E. Neal III on the Wolves, Sam Darnold's doubters

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with questions about Sam Darnold's job status already surfacing in Seattle. Are they fair, and would we be hearing them if he had a different name? Plus a wild …

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

A tribute to Vikings great Jim Marshall; Chris Hine on the Wolves' path forward

Introduction: On a jam-packed episode, host Michael Rand starts with the life of Vikings great Jim Marshall, who died Tuesday at age 87. So many signs point to him being a Hall of Famer. He never mad…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Andrew Krammer on J.J. McCarthy; the perfect Twins inning; the Wolves move to watch

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins' best inning on Monday, when they escaped a bases loaded jam and followed with a big two-out hit in a win over the A's. Plus the key comment from…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Patrick Reusse on Twins drama, Royce Lewis struggles and 'no thanks' to Kevin Durant

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included three dramatic Twins games (but only one win) in Seattle. Along the way, Royce…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Young Wolves players need to step up; Phil Miller on the Twins and sale progress

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves exit interviews and some interesting comments from Mike Conley Jr. about the future. Plus the Knicks showed up in Game 5 but the Stars did not.

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

What's next for Wolves after Game 5 blowout? + La Velle E. Neal III on Twins, J.J., Frost

Host Michael Rand starts with extra thoughts on the Timberwolves. They were blown out in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals for the second straight season. That disappointing finish comes in con…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

SPECIAL POSTGAME DELIVERY: Sad beers, season's over, what's next for Wolves?

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Twins sale news, Vikings QB intrigue and Wolves optimism ahead of Game 5

Host Michael Rand starts with intrigue about NFL quarterbacks. We should get our first look in a while at J.J. McCarthy this week. Kirk Cousins was a no-show at OTAs in Atlanta. And Terry Bradshaw ri…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Patrick Reusse on never thinking the Wolves would win and where the Twins stand

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the long weekend in sports.

Monday's Game 4 Wolves loss to Oklahoma City was of course fresh and front-brain, with Reu…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago