Episodes

  • What is J.J. McCarthy thinking? + Bobby Nightengale from Twins spring training

    What is J.J. McCarthy thinking? + Bobby Nightengale from Twins spring training
    Feb 13 2026
    Introduction: Host Michael Rand goes through all that has happened in the month-plus since we last heard from Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy. 7:00: Bobby Nightengale has a thorough Twins report from spring training in Florida. 27:00: The Gophers women's basketball team keeps stacking wins.
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    31 mins
  • Jessie Diggins does it again at Olympics; La Velle E. Neal on Twins, Wolves, Loons

    Jessie Diggins does it again at Olympics; La Velle E. Neal on Twins, Wolves, Loons
    Feb 12 2026
    Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Afton skier Jessie Diggins, who reached down deep and won a bronze medal Thursday in the 10K freestyle. It was another career-defining moment for Diggins. Plus another good Wolves win heading into the break. 9:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand to talk about the Olympics, the Timberwolves, the Twins and Minnesota United. 28:00: Liam Hendriks is back with the Twins. In a different era, would he ever have left?
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    32 mins
  • Chris Hine on the state of the Timberwolves; A deep look at pro sports team values

    Chris Hine on the state of the Timberwolves; A deep look at pro sports team values
    Feb 11 2026
    Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a look at Sportico's valuations of all 154 teams in the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS. It reveals a lot about Minnesota franchises, among other things. 11:00: Chris Hine joins the show for a long look at the Timberwolves. With one more game before the All-Star break, where do they stand? 37:00: Get your hockey fix with the Olympics.
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    39 mins
  • Ben Goessling on the Vikings' QB search and organizational structure

    Ben Goessling on the Vikings' QB search and organizational structure
    Feb 10 2026
    Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves, who once again zigged when we were expecting them to zag. 6:00: Ben Goessling joins for a long Vikings discussion ahead of a very interesting offseason.
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    38 mins
  • Patrick Reusse on the Super Bowl, Lindsey Vonn and trouble for Chris Finch

    Patrick Reusse on the Super Bowl, Lindsey Vonn and trouble for Chris Finch
    Feb 9 2026
    Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The Super Bowl was dull just like the NFL season, but Sam Darnold has a ring. Lindsey Vonn made one more try down the hill. And the Wolves are a mess. Will it cost Chris Finch? Plus all sorts of Gophers sports.
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    42 mins
  • Breaking down and grading the Timberwolves' trade deadline moves

    Breaking down and grading the Timberwolves' trade deadline moves
    Feb 6 2026
    Host Michael Rand breaks down and grades the Wolves' trade deadline moves. How did they do? Plus Larry Fitzgerald Jr. to the Hall of Fame and a huge win at Iowa for the Gophers women's basketball team.
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    28 mins
  • Wolves made early Thursday trade; La Velle E. Neal with the weekly debate

    Wolves made early Thursday trade; La Velle E. Neal with the weekly debate
    Feb 5 2026
    Introduction: Host Michael Rand got in just under the wire, delaying the start of the show to get the Wolves trade with the Bulls for Ayo Dosunmu in. The Wolves sent out four second-round picks as well as Rob Dillingham and Leonard Miller to get Dosnumu, a guard who should help their depth. Plus good wins for the Wolves, Gophers and Wild. 8:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for a debate on the Wolves plus Minnesota United speculation and Olympics news. 30:00: Is Giannis staying put?
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    33 mins
  • Wolves trade Mike Conley; is Giannis deal next? + Chip Scoggins on Twins, Vikings

    Wolves trade Mike Conley; is Giannis deal next? + Chip Scoggins on Twins, Vikings
    Feb 4 2026
    Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves trade of Mike Conley. Is this just a salary dump of a once-useful player, or is it a precursor to a blockbuster move for Giannis Antetokounmpo before Thursday's NBA trade deadline? Rand gets into that as well as an ode to Conley. 8:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins on a number of subjects, including Derek Falvey's departure from the Twins as well as the Vikings' path forward. 34:00: A listener wants more attention paid to one local team, and he's not wrong.
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    37 mins