Mackey & Judd | Minnesota Sports Podcast

Latest Episodes:

JHS: Kirill Kaprizov. Joel Eriksson Ek, and Marcus Foligno all TRAVELING on Minnesota Wild road trip Mar 24, 2026

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Judd and AJ discuss the heartfelt statements from members of the Wild on Jessi Pierce, and the generosity of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Then a talk about the upcoming road trip with the likes of Kaprizov, Eriksson Ek, and Foligno all traveling, but should they play?

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GOPHERS: Remembering Jessi Pierce - Minnesota Gophers are Sweet 16 bound Mar 23, 2026

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SKOR North continues to mourn the loss of our friend and coworker Jessi Pierce along with her three adorable children. Ross starts the show by sharing his thoughts on Jessi and her family, before moving onto something she cared deeply about. Woman’s athletics. Ross and Manny break down the Gophers victory over Ole Miss to move onto the Women’s NCAA Sweet 16! Why is advancing to the Sweet 16 so important and what does it represent? Can the Gophers beat UCLA? Plus, we get Manny’s thoughts on big changes with both men’s and women’s hockey.

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JHS: Remembering our friend, Jessi Pierce Mar 23, 2026

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Kirsten Krull joins Judd and AJ to reminisce about a good colleague and even better friend after the tragic loss of Jessi Pierce and her kids Hudson, Cayden, and Avery.

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TWINS SHOW: Minnesota Twins Opening Day roster starting to take shape Mar 20, 2026

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Minnesota Twins Opening Day roster starting to take shape! Twins cut ties with veteran reliever Liam Hendriks; Joe Ryan will start Opening Day for the Twins; Mick Abel beats out Zebby Matthews for the final starting rotation spot; Remaining camp battles at Twins spring training and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.

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UNCHAINED: Minnesota Twins are releasing Liam Hendriks Mar 20, 2026

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Minnesota Twins are releasing Liam Hendriks; Reusse still has gripes to the World Baseball Classic; MLS schedule problems after the 2026 season; Carson Wentz is back with Vikings and more on Reusse Unchained.

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HOWLS: Should the Minnesota Timberwolves swap Julius Randle for Kyrive Irving Mar 20, 2026

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Should the Minnesota Timberwolves swap Julius Randle for Kyrive Irving this offseason; Should the Timberwolves pursue a PG over Giannis; Plus, Timberwolves feedback on shaking up the starting lineup, former NBA players and more Timberwolves news on Flgrant Howls!

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JHS: Kirill Kaprizov a late injury scratch in Minnesota Wild's loss to Chicago Blackhawks Mar 20, 2026

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Judd, Jessi, and AJ talk about the Wild's loss to the Blackhawks on Thursday night that didn't feature Kirill Kaprizov who was a surprise scratch due to a lower-body injury. The trio share their thoughts about the game, the challenge ahead against Dallas on Saturday, and more on the latest JHS!

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Minnesota Vikings prioritizing safety in the NFL Draft? Mar 19, 2026

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Minnesota Vikings mock draft update! Why the Vikings need to prioritize safety; Judd has ideas to improve the WBC; Plus a prospect card update from Dex and more on Mackey & Judd.

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TWINS SHOW: Minnesota Twins Opening Day predictions! Mar 19, 2026

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Minnesota Twins Opening Day Write That Down predictions; Twins roster decisions; Who hits the first Twins home run; Plus other Twins predictions and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.

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GOPHERS: BREAKING - Bob Motzko and Minnesota Gophers are parting ways; Brad Frost out too! Mar 18, 2026

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The University of Minnesota and men’s hockey coach Bob Motzko announced on Wednesday that they have mutually agreed to part ways. This comes on the heels of the announcement that Brad Frost will not return to the women’s program. What is going on with the hockey programs at the University of Minnesota and what type of coach will the Minnesota Gophers be looking for to lead their men’s program starting next season?

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