Podcast Episodes

Which struggling Twins hitters should we be most (and least) worried about?

Episode 581

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts the show with the NBA playoffs and two very different thoughts off of Monday's games. He watched the Heat take down the Knicks to take a 3-1 series lead and won…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Patrick Reusse on the hitless Twins, Tim Connelly and playoff intrigue

Episode 580

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at the weekend in sports.

The Twins had just 28 hits on a six-game road trip against AL Central foes Chicago and Cleveland. The…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Interesting Kevin Garnett thoughts; Why can't Minnesota United score? Endless Vikings QB talk

Episode 579

Introduction: Host Michael Rand was struck recently by a podcast featuring Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce talking about the Timberwolves. In particular, KG's assessment of the franchise -- everything …

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Adam Thielen on his departure from the Vikings, the receivers still here and his new start in Carolina

Episode 578

Introduction: In a Vikings-heavy show, host Michael Rand starts with the first public comments in a while form Vikings QB Kirk Cousins. He is set to be a free agent after this season and the Vikings …

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

A message of hope from Wild GM Bill Guerin; Lynx forward Aerial Powers on the year ahead

Episode 577

Introduction: Host Michael Rand listened to Wild GM Bill Guerin's end of year comments about the progress the team made and actually agreed with a lot of the optimism for the future. Rand feels much …

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Ben Goessling on the Vikings' long-term QB plan; Wild lacks killer instinct

Episode 576

Introduction: Host Michael Rand tried to find a common thread in the Wild's lack of first-round postseason success. Sometimes it's a lack of scoring. Sometimes it's goaltending. Sometimes it's specia…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Patrick Reusse on the Wild's rut, the Wolves' future and the Twins' success

Episode 575

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for an evaluation of the state of Minnesota sports.

In the always volatile NHL playoffs, which this year has already included massive upse…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Underwhelming first round for Vikings; Wild on the brink; Is this really the Wolves' plan?

Episode 574

Introduction: Host Michael Rand doesn't have a quibble with the Vikings taking WR Jordan Addison at No. 23, but he was nevertheless underwhelmed by what happened in the first round of Thursday's NFL …

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Making the case for a Karl-Anthony Towns trade; Vikings create draft expectations

Episode 572

Introduction: Host Michael Rand makes it clear -- it's all about the quarterbacks. Aaron Rodgers was introduced Wednesday by the Jets and immediately started talking about adding to both the Jets' le…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Chip Scoggins on the Wild's penalty problem, missed chance for Wolves; Twins dominate Yankees

Episode 571

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the good news on a rough sports night, noting that the Twins won the season series against the Yankees for the first time in 22 years. That's an almost unf…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago