Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchVikings have QB options, but a decision looms; Chris Hine on the Timberwolves
Episode 1051
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with comments from Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at the scouting combine Tuesday. Both are correct in asserting the …
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
The best high school sports rivalries in Minnesota + a Timberwolves comeback for the ages
Episode 1050
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Timberwolves' stunning comeback victory over West-leading Oklahoma City on Monday. Down 106-82 early in the fourth quarter, Minnesota stormed back to f…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Patrick Reusse wants you to calm down about the Twins ownership development
Episode 1048
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which unfortunately for Minnesota teams did not include a lot of successful basketball. The Gop…
Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago
Four Nations fandom + Wolves opportunity + MLB TV trouble + Minnesota United season preview
Episode 1048
Introduction: On a wide-ranging edition of the podcast, host Michael Rand starts with Canada's 3-2 overtime victory over Team USA in the Four Nations championship game. Plus a look at the Timberwolve…
Published on 10 months ago
La Velle E. Neal III on Ben Johnson, Wild vs. Wolves and Total Golf Live
Episode 1047
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with an important win for the Gophers women's basketball team, which knocked off Purdue 74-61 on Wednesday to solidify its NCAA tournament status. Plus a look a…
Published on 10 months ago
A stunning Gophers win; Kent Youngblood on women's basketball; Why don't the Twins steal bases?
Episode 1046
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Gophers men's basketball team's stunning comeback in at UCLA late Tuesday. The Bruins missed their free throws and Minnesota capitalized, getting a hug…
Published on 10 months ago
Franchise tag for Sam Darnold ... or Byron Murphy Jr? + Chip Scoggins on Minnesota pro sports owners
Episode 1044
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the beginning of the period during which NFL teams can place the franchise tag on players. Much of the intrigue centers on quarterback Sam Darnold, but Ran…
Published on 10 months ago
Patrick Reusse on big Twins questions and Ben Johnson's job status
Episode 1044
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The live viewing options were sparse because of the worst scheduling coordination in pro sports…
Published on 10 months ago
Youth served for Wolves; Twins TV and ownership update with Phil Miller; Just say no to Aaron Rodgers
Episode 1043
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves' bounceback win over Oklahoma City, which gave them some good vibes going into the break. Young players have been stepping up lately. That bodes…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
A dreadful Wolves loss, a spirited debate and an apology for ex-Vikings coordinator Ed Donatell?
Episode 1042
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Timberwolves' 103-101 loss to a Bucks team that was missing its two best players. Sure, Minnesota is also shorthanded. But this was a loss they couldn'…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago