Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Wild are set up to win, but will they do it? + A huge Gophers football stretch
Host Michael Rand starts with a Wild season preview and talks to Star Tribune writer Sarah McLellan for a big-picture look at the franchise after a busy offseason.
25:00: Randy Johnson joins the show…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Deciphering Kevin O'Connell's QB thoughts; A 20-year Vikings anniversary
Introduction: Host Michael Rand spins through Kevin O'Connell's Monday news conference to interpret KOC's thoughts on the Will Reichard kick, Vikings' QB situation, the offensive line and his team's …
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Patrick Reusse on the Vikings' escape from London and the Twins' manager search
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, including a narrow Vikings win, a blowout Gophers loss and big-time games in the baseball playo…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
SPECIAL DELIVERY: Against all odds, Vikings pull out victory over Browns in London
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
La Velle E. Neal III on Twins manager search, must-win for Vikings and Lynx vs. WNBA
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with an upset win by the 49ers on Thursday that involved a good fourth down debate and revealed a truth about the modern NFL. Plus a controversial call in a key…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The rise of Kirill Kaprizov; Is Derek Falvey spread too thin? Wolves with Chris Hine
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the rise of Kirill Kaprizov. A decade ago, he was a relatively unknown fifth-round pick. Now he's the face of the franchise and the highest-paid player in …
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Napheesa Collier blasts WNBA leadership + Kirill Kaprizov and Gophers football
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the new Kirill Kaprizov contract, explaining how there might be sticker shock but it won't be like the Suter and Parise deals. Plus the most important thin…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Kirill Kaprizov signs 8-year deal; fallout from Rocco Baldelli firing; Vikings injuries
On a jam-packed episode, host Michael Rand starts with breaking news that Kirill Kaprizov has signed an eight-year, $136 million extension with the Wild. That ends months of negotiations and is a hug…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
SPECIAL DELIVERY: Rocco Baldelli is out as Twins manager
Bobby Nightengale and Michael Rand break down Monday's news of Rocco Baldelli's firing.
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Patrick Reusse on the Vikings in trouble and a Lynx season abruptly over
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, starting with the Vikings' 24-21 loss in Ireland. At 2-2, these Vikings are quickly dissolving …
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago