Podcast Episodes

Are the Wolves championship contenders? + Gophers women's hockey, men's hoops in the spotlight

Episode 752

Introduction: Host Michael Rand was almost ready to believe the Timberwolves were true championship contenders before they faltered down the stretch of a wonderful game at Boston. It doesn't mean the…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

La Velle E Neal III: It's time for the Vikings to ditch Kirk Cousins

Episode 751

Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a look at the Timberwolves, who only have one game left on a grueling 16-game test. They are 9-6 so far after a romp over Orlando on Tuesday. They have already p…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Film review: Who are core players for Vikings? + What will happen if Aaron Rodgers become self-aware?

Episode 750

Introduction: Host Michael Rand can't believe Aaron Rodgers would say what he said Monday, but then again he can. At the very least, it gave him an idea about self-awareness as it relates to the Jets…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Patrick Reusse on the merciful end for the Vikings, a great hockey beginning and Ben Johnson's Gophers

Episode 749

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included the merciful end to a disjointed Vikings season. Now that it's over, let's hope …

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Huge win for Gophers over Michigan; Inside Minnesota's new PWHL team; Ricky Rubio retires

Episode 748

Introduction: The Gophers men's basketball team earned a huge win Thursday at Michigan, further validating the improvements they've made in Year 3 under Ben Johnson. Balanced scoring was again the ke…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

A lesson in expectations for Wolves; Justin Jefferson's QB preference; A big week for Gophers men's basketball

Episode 747

Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the history of the Timberwolves, which has included 12 seasons that have ended with 24 wins or fewer. That's how many wins the Wolves have now -- after 33 gam…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

What went wrong for quarterback Jaren Hall and the Vikings defense against the Packers?

Episode 746

Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the Wild and their first adversity under new head coach John Hynes. Can they stop a three-game losing streak even without some of their top players? And how m…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Patrick Reusse on the Vikings' quarterback mess -- and his proposed solution

Episode 745

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for the first show of 2024, which takes a long look at the Vikings after their 33-10 loss to the Packers on Sunday. Rookie Jaren Hall loo…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Best of 2023: Drafting the 10 best moments in Minnesota sports this year

Episode 744

Star Tribune writer and editor Jeff Day joins host Michael Rand to pick the 10 best moments in Minnesota sports in 2023.

Some of the selections are obvious, some are a surprise and one -- from Rand --…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

The blueprint for success; ice fishing in a mild winter; the big Minnesota sports questions for 2024

Episode 743

Introduction: Host Michael Rand found Thursday night to be a blueprint of sorts for the Wild, Wolves and Gophers men's basketball team -- all of whom won their games. The Wild got huge contributions …

Published on 2 years ago