Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchChampionship odds, Claire De Lune on Lakers vs. Wolves, MLB pace of play
Episode 551
Introduction: Host Michael Rand gives gratitude on MLB's opening day for the pace of play changes made in the offseason. As a longtime baseball fan, Rand says he is far more likely to attend a game t…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Rudy Gobert blasts NBA refereeing; Chip Scoggins on Twins; Bally Sports subscriber decline
Episode 550
Introduction: Host Michael Rand makes a run through two very important games Wednesday that had two very different outcomes. The Wild fended off the Avalanche 4-2 to stay in first place in the Centra…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Are the Twins AL Central favorites? + Mike Conley's impact and the Vikings' plan
Episode 549
Introduction: Host Michael Rand is still trying to discern the Vikings' offseason plan. It's late March, still several months from the start of the season. There is another wave of free agency and th…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Surging Wild and Wolves; NFL QB volatility; Marcus Fuller on college hoops
Episode 548
Introduction: Host Michael Rand recaps Monday's big wins for the Wolves and Wild over Sacramento and Seattle, respectively. The Wolves are now in sixth place in the West and the Wild are first in the…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Patrick Reusse on Gophers hockey, Timberwolves and Twins pessimism
Episode 547
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Reusse made the trek to Fargo, N.D., for the men's hockey region final and saw the Gophers fend…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Chris Hine on the Wolves + surprise Vikings move + big Gophers win
Episode 546
Introduction: Host Michael Rand was surprised free agent corner Duke Shelley signed with the Raiders, particularly if it meant the Vikings didn't do more to try to keep him. In a decent sample size, …
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
KAT's return, Gophers hockey revival, listener questions and negative Vikings fans
Episode 545
Introduction: Karl-Anthony Towns couldn't have scripted his return much better than what transpired Wednesday. After missing more than 50 games, he returned to an ovation at Target Center -- and late…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
La Velle E. Neal on Top 10 Twins prospects; A quarterback to the Vikings at No. 23?
Episode 544
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with some appreciation of Wild forward Matt Boldy, who has six goals and four assists in six games since Kirill Kaprizov's injury -- including the game-winning …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
In-depth with U women's coach Dawn Plitzuweit; Wolves win, KAT close?
Episode 543
Introduction: Host Michael Rand cautioned on Monday's show not to write off the Wolves, and he was proven correct just hours later when a short-handed squad -- still missing Karl-Anthony Towns and no…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Anthony Edwards' injury, new Gophers coach, U hockey's return to glory
Episode 542
Host Michael Rand and Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse take a trip through the weekend in sports, which included two losses for the Timberwolves and an ankle sprain for star Anthony Edwards. Wit…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago