Podcast Episodes

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:…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Missed opportunities define Target Field era; How is J.J. McCarthy looking?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the Star Tribune's recent story on declining Target Field attendance and picks out three moments that really…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Patrick Reusse on the legend of Luke Keaschall, J.J. McCarthy's performance and more

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

The Twins took two of three from the Royals …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

How are the 10 traded ex-Twins doing? + The impact of DiJonai Carrington on the Lynx

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a look at the 10 traded former Twins players. How have they fared in their first week with their new team…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

La Velle E. Neal III on the 2026 Twins; How are QBs the Vikings didn't pick doing?

Introduction: The Vikings arrived at a clear choice in 2025 with their QB pecking order. It's second-year player J.J. McCarthy's team. But they had o…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Hello again, welcome and good-bye: Luke Keaschall, DiJonai Carrington and Jordan Addison

Host Michael Rand starts with Luke Keaschall's dramatic return to the Twins' lineup, DiJonai Carrington's strong debut in a Lynx victory and the long…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

How did Twins players react to fire sale and how will it impact potential new ownership?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings' plan for QB J.J. McCarthy in the preseason. Rand urges you to watch what the Vikings do more…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Patrick Reusse on the stunning state of the Twins + a big Lynx trade

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the big stories in sports. It's their first show together since the …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Grading the Twins' shocking trade deadline; debating the Twins' future with La Velle E. Neal

Host Michael Rand starts with grades for each Twins move and an overall mark as well from a shocking trade deadline.

Later, he welcomes in La Velle E…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Breaking down the Jhoan Duran trade and a very strange day for the Twins

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with thoughts on J.J. McCarthy and Kevin O'Connell, who sound a lot like each other when breaking down the Vik…

11 months, 3 weeks ago