Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA.J. Pierzynski on getting booed and his massive 2002 Twins regret
Episode 611
Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes note of Minnesota United's latest attempt to solve a five-year problem, the signing of Finland's Teemu Pukki to a designated player slot. Maybe, just maybe, Pukk…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Breaking down an important Wild draft; meet the new Wolves; punchless Twins
Episode 610
Introduction: Host Michael Rand noted the introduction of Wolves second-round picks Leonard Miller and Jaylen Clark on Monday and how they were given what amounted to first-round pick treatment. Part…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Patrick Reusse on Naz Reid, Twins strikeouts and Gophers hockey recruiting
Episode 609
Host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a look back at the weekend in sports.
It was a newsy Sunday as we learned that Timberwolves big man Naz Reid is returning on a …
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Sonny Gray's exit, Kirk Cousins' future and Lindsay Whalen's decision
Episode 608
Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at Thursday's short start from Sonny Gray (four innings, 79 pitches) and plays audio from the frustrated pitcher. It was the type of game where removing Gray loo…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Chad Hartman on golf, Sid and the Twins; Karl-Anthony Towns on trade rumors
Episode 607
Introduction: Karl-Anthony Towns went on former teammate Patrick Beverley's podcast this week and had some interesting things to say about his legacy and trade rumors involving the Timberwolves. It w…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
When will it be Minnesota's turn to win? + In-depth on Minnesota United
Episode 606
Introduction: Host Michael Rand watched Vegas players hoist the Stanley Cup on Tuesday and couldn't help but feel the pain of Minnesota fans. The collective playoff misfortunes of the Wild, Wolves, T…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Chip Scoggins on the Danielle Hunter impasse and P.J. Fleck's big recruiting class
Episode 605
Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at parallels between the Nuggets and Timberwolves now that Denver has won its first NBA title. The teams are being built by the same person in much the same way,…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Patrick Reusse on the Emilio Pagan nightmare, Danielle Hunter and more
Episode 604
Host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included an untimely bullpen meltdown by the Twins. On the verge of an impressive …
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Dalvin Cook's exit, Twins excuses and an introduction to our newest writer
Episode 603
Intro: Host Michael Rand pauses to reflect on the Dalvin Cook era, which sounds like it will be coming to an end officially very soon via either a trade or release by the Vikings. The former second-r…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Can the Timberwolves afford to be patient? + Twins continue to flail, fail at plate
Episode 602
Introduction: In their last 13 games, the Twins have been truly all-or-nothing on offense. They've scored at least seven runs in five of them; in the other eight, they've been held to two or fewer. A…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago