Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchVikings injuries mount; Lynx look to advance; Gophers football needs to regroup
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings, who have seen injuries already pile up after a relatively healthy 2024 season. Can they over…
1 year ago
Finding the upside in the aftermath of J.J. McCarthy's injury; Vikings film review
Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the news of J.J. McCarthy's sprained ankle from all angles. Yes there is obvious downside to him missing tim…
1 year ago
Patrick Reusse on shocking ineptitude from Vikings, McCarthy; Lynx win Game 1
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, an episode that naturally begins with the Vik…
1 year ago
Dominant Lynx end on a high note; La Velle E. Neal on Kaprizov and McCarthy
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx, who ended a dominant regular season in near-perfect fashion. The beat Golden State by 19 to set…
1 year ago
Kirill Kaprizov reportedly turns down massive Wild contract; J.J. McCarthy's film review
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a report Wednesday that Kirill Kaprizov turned down an eight-year, $128 million contract extension offer …
1 year ago
A Gophers football test, Vikings poetry, J.J. McCarthy and a Twins phenom
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a reminder that the Twins have a loaded farm system, at least according to minor league rankings. Their b…
1 year ago
Phil Miller on Joe Ryan's lament about Sonny Gray; Fresh eyes on the Vikings win
Introduction: After spending most of Monday night's postgame podcast talking about J.J. McCarthy and his ability to lead the Vikings back to a 27-24 …
1 year ago
SPECIAL DELIVERY: J.J. McCarthy's epic comeback after an awful start
Host Michael Rand breaks down the Vikings' 27-24 win over the Bears immediately after the game Monday night.
1 year ago
Ben Goessling on J.J. McCarthy, Vikings vs. Bears; Inside the "ManningCast"
Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling joins host Michael Rand for a deep preview of the Vikings' opener Monday night against the Bears. What will…
1 year ago
The most indispensable Vikings; Gophers raise the ceiling? Twins blow another one
Introduction: Host Michael Rand went to bed with the Twins up 7-4 after six innings Thursday night and had one thought: I wonder how they are going t…
1 year ago