Podcast Episodes

Five Twins predictions; Cooperstown with La Velle E. Neal III; Is Joe Mauer a Hall of Famer?

Episode 381

Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks ahead to the second half of the Twins season with five predictions. Will anyone significant be traded? How about some bullpen help? Which current players are poi…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

An ominous look at the Vikings' future; Jerry Zgoda on the 3M Open in Blaine

Episode 380

Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes note of an ESPN assessment of the strengths of each NFL team over the next three years. If the evaluations of the panel of league experts is accurate, there is t…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Patrick Reusse on the beginning of the end for the Twins?

Episode 379

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included the Twins getting steamrolled while losing three of four games to the White Sox …

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Cam Talbot says he didn't want trade; Twins prospect, Aurora forward join show

Episode 378

Introduction: In a jam-packed episode, host Michael Rand starts with the Twins' blowout loss to the White Sox. It's just one game, but with Sonny Gray pitching a dud and the offense sputtering it was…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Phil Miller on the Twins, draft and trade deadline; Ryan Dungey on his return to Motocross

Episode 377

Introduction: Host Michael Rand welcomes in Twins beat writer Phil Miller for an extended look at Wednesday's big walk-off win over the Brewers, the upcoming series against the White Sox, Sunday's ML…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Breaking down the Cam Talbot trade + Miguel Sano's return + an outdoor adventure

Episode 376

Introduction: Host Michael Rand breaks down the Wild's trade of goalie Cam Talbot, just a few days after the team signed Marc-Andre Fleury to a two-year deal and created the potential for drama with …

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

A huge six games for Twins; impact of transfer portal on high school athletes

Episode 375

Introduction: The Twins are trudging into the All-Star break, but they can't afford a letdown even after a grueling first-half pace. They have six important games against the Brewers and White Sox st…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Patrick Reusse on the confusing Twins, Wild drama and NBA Summer League

Episode 374

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

The Twins salvaged a game against Texas, and it seems like no matter what they do they manage to…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Kaprizov cloud hangs over Wild; Chip Scoggins on Big Ten expansion to the West Coast

Episode 373

Introduction: On what was a joyous on positive day on a couple fronts for the Wild, after making two first-round picks and signing goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, there is still a sense that there will be …

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Wolves have top-5 NBA lineup?; Wild draft needs; Troubling Kaprizov news;

Episode 372

Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes note of several key developments from the Rudy Gobert introductory news conference on Wednesday, including how he projects to fit alongside Karl-Anthony Towns. T…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago