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Back to SearchExplaining the fan angst over the first-place Twins; Five Vikings takeaways
Episode 642
Introduction: Host Michael Rand stayed up to watch almost all of the Vikings' 24-13 preseason loss to the Seahawks and came away with five thoughts after the game. On the plus side, the initial depth…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Johnny Manziel, the Vikings and my worst sports opinion ever
Episode 641
Introduction: In an upside-down show, host Michael Rand starts with guest ChikenFingerz69 of social media and The Sportive podcast fame in a sort of cleansing segment. They talk about Rand and his bi…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Infuriating conference math and geography; Meet Wolves coach Corliss Williamson
Episode 640
Introduction: Host Michael Rand goes on a rant of sorts talking about conference realignment and the mess it has made of math and geography. Eighteen teams in the Big Ten? Pacific Coast teams in the …
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Vikings running back depth, U.S. women's soccer and a Matt Dumba appreciation
Episode 639
Introduction: Host Michael Rand notes the Twins' upswing, which included a rout of the Tigers on Monday that boosted their division lead to 5.5 games. Ryan Jeffers was key with a three-run home run, …
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Patrick Reusse on the frustrating first-place Twins, frantic Big Ten expansion and women's soccer
Episode 638
Host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included a sweep by the Twins of the Diamondbacks that pushed their AL Central lea…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Kirk Cousins, Danielle Hunter and the Vikings' salary cap; Joe Ryan didn't bother to disclose injury
Episode 637
Introduction: It was a newsy Thursday for the Twins, as Sonny Gray won for the first time in 15 starts to snap a bizarre streak that had seen him pitch quite well with very little run support. We als…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Bally Sports and the future -- what comes next? + Joe Ryan's alarming home run problem
Episode 636
Introduction: Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan was shelled Wednesday and has now allowed 19 home runs in his last seven starts -- the most in Twins history over a span of that length. His struggles ha…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Twins frustrate fans, do nothing at trade deadline; lineman would be big upgrade for Vikings
Episode 635
Introduction: If you watched the 2022 Vikings season -- or the recent Netflix documentary "Quarterback" -- you saw Kirk Cousins repeatedly getting hit. Much of the pressure came from a weak interior …
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
A spotty Twins trade deadline history; Gophers football battles; Narrow soccer escape
Episode 634
Introduction: Host Michael Rand woke up Tuesday to a very narrow U.S. Women's National Team escape in the World Cup. A 0-0 draw with Portugal -- one in which Portugal hit the post with a golden oppor…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Patrick Reusse on the Twins' awful sweep, 3M golf and Danielle Hunter
Episode 633
Host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a breakdown of what went wrong for the Twins in Kansas City. Reusse traces the roots back to a blown lead against the Mariners…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago