Podcast Episodes

Patrick Reusse on the Game 1 Wolves win, punchless Twins and playoff-bound Wild

Episode 320

Host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a look back at the biggest stories of the weekend and a look ahead at what's to come.

It was a double dose of good news when it…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Special Delivery! From Memphis after the Wolves' huge Game 1 playoff win

Episode 319

Host Michael Rand was joined by Timberwolves beat writer Chris Hine, who was in Memphis for the Wolves' convincing 130-117 Game 1 victory in the Western Conference playoffs opener.

Rand and Hine talke…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Patrick Beverley vs. Ja Morant; the Memphis perspective; Ryan Hartman's Venmo

Episode 318

Introduction: Host Michael Rand identifies the single most important thing in the Wolves' upcoming playoff series against Memphis: Karl-Anthony Towns playing well and having control of his emotions. …

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Wolves will need more from KAT; Kershaw's controversial exit vs. floundering Twins; WNBA must expand

Episode 317

Introduction: A generational argument played out again Wednesday when Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was pulled after 80 pitches and seven perfect innings at Target Field against the Twins. Should h…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

All things Timberwolves: A play-in win, KAT's disappearance, the rally and more

Episode 316

Host Michael Rand ditches the usual format and goes all-in on the Timberwolves after Tuesday night's 109-104 victory over the Clippers in the NBA play-in game.

You'll hear plenty of thoughts from Rand…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Biggest Wolves game in years; Kirk Cousins on his future; Twins have difference-makers

Episode 315

Introduction: Host Michael Rand still isn't sure what to make of this year's Twins roster, but he will feel a lot better about things if Jhoan Duran keeps throwing the way he did in the opening serie…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Patrick Reusse on Twins' problems + potential, Super Tuesday, The Masters and more

Episode 314

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand during a very busy time on the Minnesota sports calendar.

The Twins opened their season to mixed reviews, losing a pair of close games bef…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Frozen Four, Wild playoff push + Wolves, Tiger and Twins (oh my)

Episode 313

Introduction: Randy Johnson joins host Michael Rand from Boston, where he covered the Gophers' season-ending 5-1 loss to Minnesota State-Mankato in Thursday's Frozen Four semifinals. It was a butt-ki…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Twins trade + Season preview with Phil Miller; An intriguing Vikings draft prospect

Episode 312

Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a look at a possible Twins-Padres trade that is reportedly nearing the finish line as of Thursday morning. The two key pieces: Twins reliever Taylor Rogers and P…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Damaging losses for Wolves and Wild; Will Gophers men's hockey win the natty?

Episode 311

Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the Wolves' 132-114 loss to Washington on Tuesday and finds one word stands out: disappointing. Though getting the No. 6 seed and avoiding the play-in tournam…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago