Podcast Episodes

Nemesis day: Aaron Rodgers, Yankees, Jimmy Butler and more

Episode 571

Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the finally completed Aaron Rodgers trade through a personal lens. While he used to respect and like Rodgers, the sentiment changed a few years ago. How Rand …

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Patrick Reusse on his Sunday adventure: Winning Wolves, whining Wild and welcome Twins

Episode 570

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at a whirlwind Sunday in Minnesota sports.

Reusse took in at least parts of three games Sunday: Twins in the afternoon, fo…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Inside the NFL mock draft process; The thing the Wild, Wolves must do

Episode 569

Introduction: Host Michael Rand identifies the keys for the Wild and Wolves, who face critical Game 3s Friday back in Minnesota after disappointing playoff losses Wednesday. For the Wild, it's simple…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Playoff drama: Wild's goalie blunder, Ant's brilliance, KAT's no-show and more

Episode 568

Host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune Chip Scoggins in the immediate aftermath of two huge playoff games for Minnesota teams on Wednesday.

1:00: What were the Wild thinking in choosing Marc-Andr…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Sarah McLellan on the Wild before Game 2; Twins can't score; QB intiruge

Episode 566

Introduction: Host Michael Rand checks in on the Twins after a 5-4, 10 inning loss in Boston on Tuesday. The news has been mostly positive for the 10-7 Twins, but they have been carried predominantly…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Tuesday Part II: Chris Hine on the Wolves challenges before Game 2

Episode 566

In Part II of Tuesday's podcast, host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine for a look back at Sunday's disappointing 109-80 loss to the Nuggets and a look ahead to Ga…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Tuesday Part I: Wild's 2OT thriller, Vikings drama, big-spending Twins

Episode 565

Introduction: With so much going on in Minnesota sports, host Michael Rand decided to split Tuesday's content into two episodes. But he still started with the biggest story, of course: The Wild's 3-2…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Patrick Reusse on the Wolves blowout -- and a confession about the Wild

Episode 564

Host Michael Rand was joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a look at a busy stretch in Minnesota sports.

The Wolves were clobbered 109-80 in their playoff opener late Sunday, and Reusse…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Special Delivery: Timberwolves crush Thunder, make playoffs, set up crazy week in sports

Episode 563

Host Michael Rand went late, late, late with a special edition of the podcast after a 120-95 victory by Timberwolves over Oklahoma City in Friday's win-or-go-home play-in game at Target Center.

What i…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Wolves, Wild still waiting; Twins clobber Yankees; Boston Marathon, 10 years later

Episode 562

Introduction: Host Michael Rand notes that pretty much everything has been settled regarding the NBA and NHL playoffs -- unless you live in Minnesota. The Wild and Wolves still don't know their playo…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago