Podcast Episodes

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Vikings shut out, look hopeless in Seattle

Published on 3 weeks ago

Vikings best-case scenario and how they must approach QB in 2026

Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins host Michael Rand for an all Vikings edition of Daily Delivery on this fine Thanksgiving.

After Rand gives an update on J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Patience or panic with J.J. McCarthy? + Chris Hine on the Wolves' struggles

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with one of his favorite "two things can be true" ideas. J.J. McCarthy has been historically bad AND it's too soon to give up on him. But it's not too soon to t…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

J.J. McCarthy struggled. Now he's in concussion protocol. Is it Max Brosmer's time?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Monday's big news: J.J. McCarthy is in the concussion protocol after reporting symptoms. That could very well pave the way for Max Brosmer's first career s…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Patrick Reusse on the Vikings reaching new lows and a tough turkey conversation

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at a bleak weekend in Minnesota sports. The Wolves lost in agonizing fashion. The Gophers football team blew a big lead. …

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

The J.J. McCarthy paradox and three most disappointing Vikings with Judd Zulgad

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Minnesota Frost, who have won PWHL titles in their first two years and are trying for a third. With the season set to start Friday, here's a look at ho…

Published on 1 month ago

Here's what we know about the Twins + Wild encouragement and McCarthy-isms

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another strong performance by Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt and what that means for the team. Plus a Wolves win and Twins TV information.

8:00: Star Tribune…

Published on 1 month ago

Gophers football, Minnesota United and another local pro sports team?

Introduction: Host Michael Rand runs through a bunch of stories at the start, with the Gophers men's basketball escaping with another win, the Twins making a few moves and the Wild and Wolves set to …

Published on 1 month ago

J.J. McCarthy's biggest flaw; KOC diagnoses Vikings' problem; Wolves feast on bad teams

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another Wolves win over another bad team, noting in this case that the NBA seems to be full of hopeless teams this season.

7:00: Andrew Krammer joins for a…

Published on 1 month ago

Patrick Reusse on J.J. McCarthy, Gophers football and more

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, starting with a 19-17 Vikings loss in which young QB J.J. McCarthy looked helpless at times.

Pl…

Published on 1 month ago