Podcast Episodes

A huge trade and big swing for Timberwolves; Get ready for four days of big-time gymnastics

Episode 872

Introduction: Host Michael Rand breaks down a huge night at the NBA draft for the Timberwolves, who dealt away their 2031 first round pick to obtain the No. 8 pick Wednesday. They used that to take K…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Point guard of the future for Timberwolves? + Huge win for Lynx and tough times for Loons, Twins

Episode 871

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx, who took a 94-89 win over New York in the title game of the Commissioner's Cup. Though the victory doesn't count in the standings, it was the sev…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Big payroll questions for the Wolves and Wild; What Chris Finch's contract extension means

Episode 870

Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the 14 coaches in Timberwolves history and has a hard time complaining much about current coach Chris Finch, who just signed an extension Monday that will kee…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Patrick Reusse on the Twins, flooded ballparks and a unique Williams Arena solution

Episode 869

After a week off, the podcast returns with host Michael Rand and Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse catching up on all they missed.

They start with the Twins, who Reusse boldly says are better than…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Marcus Fuller on Gophers men's basketball and NBA draft; Twins' best players are delivering

Episode 867

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who won again Thursday with a familiar recent formula. Carlos Correa has been on fire at the plate, and he delivered three more hits in a 6-2 wi…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

What roster upgrades would help Twins the most? + Should Wolves make dramatic moves like Boston?

Episode 867

Introduction: Host Michael Rand wonders if Boston, which just took a 3-0 NBA Finals lead on Dallas with a road win Wednesday, could be the model for the Timberwolves to follow. The Celtics had a very…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Inside the PWHL Minnesota drama with Rachel Blount + Lynx look like championship material

Episode 866

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx, who earned a decisive victory at defending WNBA champion Las Vegas on Tuesday. With a 9-3 record and several impressive victories already this se…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Huge week for Gophers football recruiting + Who will the Wolves draft? + Twins bounce back

Episode 865

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins, who shut out Colorado 5-0 behind a strong outing from starting pitcher Chris Paddack to start a 10-game homestand. Paddack has been very good th…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Patrick Reusse on the Minnesota team most (and least) likely to win a championship this decade

Episode 868

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, but they start with a special topic of sorts: Reusse wrote recently about which of the Wolves, …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Twins at their worst vs. AL's best; Big name in Wolves ownership; Andrew Krammer on Vikings

Episode 865

Host Michael Rand dives into the struggles of the Twins against the AL's top teams after a loss to the Yankees dropped Minnesota to 0-14 against New York, Cleveland and Baltimore this season. It's no…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago