Podcast Episodes

Two impressive wins; A visit with Adrian Heath; Good luck getting a Gophers football ticket

Episode 652

Introduction: Thursday's Twins game followed a familiar recent script, but thankfully for the Twins the roles were reversed. After a pair of frustrating losses in which the bullpen couldn't hold lead…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Trey Lance to the Vikings? + Get to know this team: Minnesota Wind Chill

Episode 651

Introduction: Host Michael Rand loves a good story about a potential player acquisition, and Trey Lance's likely availability is intriguing. The former No. 3 overall pick with the 49ers in 2021 has f…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Bad decisions doom Twins; 'Disgusting' Lynx fans; A new era for Gophers volleyball

Episode 650

Introduction: The Twins led 3-2 after five innings in Milwaukee on Tuesday, with starter Bailey Ober cruising after a rough start. But he was lifted -- to his surprise -- in favor of reliever Dylan F…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Evaluating Gophers AD Mark Coyle's tenure ; Is Vikings' T.J. Hockenson 'holding in?'

Episode 649

Introduction: Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson hasn't participated in contact drills with the Vikings in more than two weeks, and evidence is mounting that he is "holding in" -- going through meeting…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Patrick Reusse on a Twins turnaround, Vikings concerns, Ant's ascent and Augsburg football

Episode 648

Introduction: Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse shared an opinion just last week with host Michael Rand that Dallas Keuchel doesn't belong on a Major League mound. The Keuchel, coming off a disas…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

La Velle E. Neal III's big Twins opinions; Three takeaways from Wolves schedule release

Episode 647

Introduction: The release of various professional team schedules shouldn't be that big of a deal because we already know pretty much every opponent already. But seeing the order does clarify some poi…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Get to know Wild defenseman Brock Faber; Kirk Cousins ruined my Immaculate Grid

Episode 646

Introduction: Host Michael Rand explains how Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins -- inadvertently and no, not really -- ruined his chance at perfection on Wednesday's Immaculate Grid. Along the way, Bob…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Twins we gave up on; Chris Hine on NBA in-season tourney, Wolves summer questions

Episode 645

Introduction: Matt Wallner's grand slam was the biggest hit Tuesday in the Twins' 5-3 win over the Tigers, but two players we were all ready to give up on also played key roles again. Max Kepler was …

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Chip Scoggins on Gophers passing game, Vikings and Twins; Dalvin Cook joins Aaron Rodgers

Episode 644

Introduction: Host Michael Rand breaks down the news that former Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is joining forces with Aaron Rodgers on the Jets. A deal that could be worth as much as $8.6 million …

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Patrick Reusse on three levels of baseball: Twins, Saints and townball

Episode 643

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joined host Michael Rand for a three-pronged look at baseball in Minnesota.

They started with the Twins, who won the final two games of their series in Philadelph…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago