Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Lynx continue to lift up Minnesota sports; What's up with Kirill Kaprizov?
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx, who staged an epic comeback to win Game 2 and the series against Golden State on Wednesday. Theirs was the only WNBA quarterfinal series to end i…
Published on 3 months ago
Vikings injuries mount; Lynx look to advance; Gophers football needs to regroup
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings, who have seen injuries already pile up after a relatively healthy 2024 season. Can they overcome early adversity? Plus some good injury news f…
Published on 3 months ago
Finding the upside in the aftermath of J.J. McCarthy's injury; Vikings film review
Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the news of J.J. McCarthy's sprained ankle from all angles. Yes there is obvious downside to him missing time in that he is the starting QB for a reason and h…
Published on 3 months ago
Patrick Reusse on shocking ineptitude from Vikings, McCarthy; Lynx win Game 1
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, an episode that naturally begins with the Vikings' 22-6 loss to the Falcons. Minnesota was domi…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Dominant Lynx end on a high note; La Velle E. Neal on Kaprizov and McCarthy
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Lynx, who ended a dominant regular season in near-perfect fashion. The beat Golden State by 19 to set up a playoff rematch after going 4-0 vs. the Valk…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Kirill Kaprizov reportedly turns down massive Wild contract; J.J. McCarthy's film review
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a report Wednesday that Kirill Kaprizov turned down an eight-year, $128 million contract extension offer from the Wild that would have been the richest dea…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
A Gophers football test, Vikings poetry, J.J. McCarthy and a Twins phenom
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a reminder that the Twins have a loaded farm system, at least according to minor league rankings. Their best prospect, outfielder Walker Jenkins, is alread…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Phil Miller on Joe Ryan's lament about Sonny Gray; Fresh eyes on the Vikings win
Introduction: After spending most of Monday night's postgame podcast talking about J.J. McCarthy and his ability to lead the Vikings back to a 27-24 win, host Michael Rand tries to get into a lot of …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
SPECIAL DELIVERY: J.J. McCarthy's epic comeback after an awful start
Host Michael Rand breaks down the Vikings' 27-24 win over the Bears immediately after the game Monday night.
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Ben Goessling on J.J. McCarthy, Vikings vs. Bears; Inside the "ManningCast"
Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling joins host Michael Rand for a deep preview of the Vikings' opener Monday night against the Bears. What will the Vikings defense do without Harrison Smith? Sh…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago