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Back to SearchWill Vikings, Twins, exceed mediocrity? Jim Souhan on Tiger Woods and The Masters
Episode 310
Introduction: Host Michael Rand attempts to tie together several subjects under one general theme -- that we don't know anything that is going to happen in sports, even if we can project what might h…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Patrick Reusse on the Final Fours, Twins pitching, red-hot Wild and more
Episode 309
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand as they talk through a very busy time in the world of sports. Both of them were at the recently completed Women's Final Four in Minneapol…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Special Delivery! Breaking down the Women's Final Four and setting up championship Sunday
Episode 308
Host Michael Rand and Star Tribune intern John Volk take you behind the scenes at the Women's Final Four in Minneapolis and get you ready for Sunday's title game between UConn and South Carolina.
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
The Wild's Nicolas Deslauriers on fighting, playoffs and more; Joe Ryan a surprise Twins opening day starter
Episode 307
Introduction: Host Michael Rand has liked Joe Ryan from the moment the Twins acquired him from Tampa Bay last season in the Nelson Cruz trade. But Rand looks at Ryan's body of work -- five MLB starts…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
D'Angelo Russell's slump, Patrick Peterson's return and the greatness of Paige Bueckers
Episode 306
Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes note of the Wolves' recent slide. With four losses in five games, all of them against quality opponents, Minnesota is slumping as it heads toward the postseason.…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Lindsey Vonn on retirement, fame and confronting the past; Vikings show more signs of running it back
Episode 305
Introduction: Another day, another few pieces of evidence that the Vikings are intent on trying to compete in 2022 -- and doing it largely with the same cast of characters from recent years. Head coa…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Evaluating Chris Archer; Paige Bueckers is coming home; La Velle E. Neal III on Twins, Vikings and more
Episode 304
Introduction: Host Michael Rand sees the upside in the Twins' move to sign Chris Archer, but it still feels underwhelming if this is the final rotation move. There are a lot of question marks for Arc…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Patrick Reusse on the Frozen Four Gophers, Twins pitching and more
Episode 303
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. At the jump, they rave about the Gophers men's hockey team, which shut out Western Michigan 3-0…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Wild, Gophers hockey talk; Another ex-Packer to join Vikings?; Updated Minnesota championship rankings
Episode 302
Introduction: Host Michael Rand talks through a couple of notable Wild streaks: the team has won four games in a row while goalie Cam Talbot has won seven starts in a row. Minnesota has tightened up …
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Vikings in danger of mediocrity; Hear from Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Carlos Correa; Marcus Fuller on college hoops
Episode 301
Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes note of two big news conferences Wednesday from Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and new Twins shortstop Carlos Correa. Adofo-Mensah acknowledged the Vikings are in…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago