Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTwins are running out of people to blame; Vikings are here for a good time
Episode 431
Introduction: Host Michael Rand can see some of the logic in the Twins' approach to this offseason -- largely stand pat while hoping for improved hea…
3 years, 5 months ago
Patrick Reusse on the worst Twins seasons, another Vikings escape and more
Episode 430
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The Vikings started fast and then needed more…
3 years, 5 months ago
Why is the NFL so bad? + Ben Goessling on Vikings vs. Bears intrigue
Episode 429
Introduction: Yes, host Michael Rand is fully aware of the contradiction in that dual-purpose headline. He spends the first several minutes of the sh…
3 years, 5 months ago
Dueling collapses for Twins, Loons + Appreciating Luis Arraez
Episode 428
Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a moment to appreciate Luis Arraez, 2022 AL batting champion, and what it means to hit for a high average durin…
3 years, 5 months ago
Gophers football: What went wrong? + U hockey talk, a freshman golf sensation and a Vikings wish
Episode 427
Introduction: Host Michael Rand could hardly believe his eyes when he saw the lineup the Twins put on the field at one point Tuesday. Mercifully, the…
3 years, 5 months ago
The delicious tears of Yankees fans; Why so conservative, Kevin O'Connell?
Episode 426
Introduction: Host Michael Rand notes all the whining from Yankees fans about Twins infielder Luis Arraez sitting out with a hamstring injury while h…
3 years, 5 months ago
Patrick Reusse on the Vikings, Gophers and Carlos Correa
Episode 425
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host host Michael Rand for a dissection of the weekend in Minnesota sports.
The Vikings escaped London wit…
3 years, 5 months ago
Vikings and the 'buttpunt'; Ben Goessling in London; Lindsey Vonn on grief and the fight against ALS
Episode 424
Introduction: Host Michael Rand isn't afraid to ask the tough questions, like this one: What did Vikings players think about the "buttpunt" that resu…
3 years, 5 months ago
Chris Hine on Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves; Aaron Judge vs. Luis Arraez; Vikings depth test
Episode 423
Introduction: Host Michael Rand is not impressed by Aaron Judge's pursuit of the American League home run record, but he is VERY impressed by a possi…
3 years, 5 months ago
Get to know Gophers WR Mike Brown-Stephens; Vikings scheme schism?; Twins optimism?
Episode 422
Introduction: Host Michael Rand wrote about how few innings Twins starters have thrown in 2022, making him wistful for 2019. And then Bailey Ober thr…
3 years, 5 months ago