Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchJ.J. McCarthy's offseason checklist + An ode to why we watch sports
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with some hockey talk, including the Wild and World Junior tournament.
5:00: Andrew Krammer joins for the fina…
8 months, 1 week ago
Patrick Reusse on the Vikings' dilemma and a bunch of Minnesota winners
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports.
8 months, 1 week ago
SPECIAL DELIVERY: Wrapping up a frustrating Vikings season
Whereby I imagine someone was in a coma and missed -- some would say blissfully -- the entire Vikings season and only just woke up minutes after the …
8 months, 1 week ago
Drafting the top 10 Minnesota pro athletes with La Velle E. Neal III
Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III and host Michael Rand go back and forth in the final episode of 2025. They'll combine to pick the top 10 …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
A night of Minnesota winners; Film review shows a big Vikings QB question
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a night of winning for Minnesota teams. The Wolves routed the Bulls and the Wild routed Vegas, reminding …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Patrick Reusse on what we have learned about the Vikings, Wolves and Wild
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Their focus started with the Vikings, who hav…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
What J.J. McCarthy's hairline fracture means; Randy Johnson on Gopher football, World Junior hockey
Introduction: Host Michael Rand dissects Kevin O'Connell's Tuesday news conference in which he announced J.J. McCarthy has a hairline fracture on his…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Film and injury reveal questions about J.J. McCarthy; TV headache for Wolves, Wild?
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with three questions from readers, all of them about the NFL.
8:00: Andrew Krammer's film review from the Viki…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Patrick Reusse on J.J. McCarthy, Twins ownership, Wolves, Wild and more
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports.
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Special Delivery! Vikings win third in a row, but J.J. McCarthy injury is a big question
8 months, 3 weeks ago