Podcast Episodes

Patrick Reusse rips the Byron Buxton 100 game plan and expands on Minnesota playoff misery

Episode 341

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand after Sunday's revelation that the Twins have a plan to limit Byron Buxton's playing time in hopes of preserving his health. The magic nu…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Wild goes out with a whimper (again); ESPN's Malika Andrews on Wolves, NBA; Concerns for Twins, Lynx

Episode 340

Introduction: Different team, different expectations, same playoff results. That's the story of the Wild, which lost Game 6 to St. Louis 5-1 and dropped the series 4 games to 2. The Blues scored nine…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Wild's Game 6 checklist; Kent Youngblood on the Lynx; A Terry Tiffee Twins jersey in the wild

Episode 339

Introduction: Host Michael Rand puts together a checklist for the Wild heading into a must-win Game 6 against the Blues on Thursday night. At the top of that list: Someone aside from Kirill Kaprizov …

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Wild needs to help Kaprizov -- and maybe switch goalies; Minnesota high school football recruiting

Episode 338

Introduction: Kirill Kaprizov had two more goals, giving him seven in just five playoff games. But the Wild still finds itself in a 3-2 hole after dropping Tuesday's Game 5 at home 5-2 to St. Louis. …

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Are the first-place Twins for real? Plus Kevin Fiala holds the key for any Wild playoff run

Episode 337

Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks ahead to Tuesday's critical Game 5 between the Wild and Blues and finds himself wanting a lot more from Kevin Fiala. After registering just a goal and an assist …

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Patrick Reusse on the Wild's missed opportunity, Twins with more to prove and the amazing Derby

Episode 336

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included the Wild splitting Games 3 and 4 in St. Louis to set up a critical Game 5 back a…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Can a Minnesota horse with The Kentucky Derby?; Lynx preview; Dave Benz out; Twins adversity

Episode 335

Introduction: Host Michael Rand previews the Lynx season, which starts with a big test Friday in Seattle. Can a largely veteran roster extend the Lynx's streak to 12 straight postseason appearances a…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Wild turns tables with big win; $20 a month for Bally Sports North?; Loons goalie Dayne St. Clair

Episode 334

Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes note of the overwhelmingly positive 6-2 final result for the Wild on Wednesday as it evened its playoff series against St. Louis at 1-1. Kirill Kaprizov had a ha…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Chip Scoggins on what to do about the Wild and D'Angelo Russell

Episode 333

Introduction: Host Michael Rand tries to make sure the Twins get some proper attention after they won for the 11th time in 12 games Tuesday. Ryan Jeffers was the offensive hero in the win over Baltim…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

The same (bleeping) thing every time: Wild loses 4-0 in playoff opener

Episode 332

Host Michael Rand goes in deep on the Wild after Monday's damaging 4-0 loss to St. Louis in Game 1 of the playoffs.

Home ice advantage? Gone. Stupid penalties leading to the type of game the Blues wan…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago