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The delicious tears of Yankees fans; Why so conservative, Kevin O'Connell? Oct 04, 2022

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand notes all the whining from Yankees fans about Twins infielder Luis Arraez sitting out with a hamstring injury while he leads Aaron Judge in the batting race. Judge will need a very strong finish to catch Arraez, who is the only person standing between Judge and a Triple Crown. But you know what? Arraez is 9 for his last 22 since Sept. 24; Judge is 5 for 24 in the same span. Yankees fans should quiet down, but they never will.

6:00: Andrew Krammer joins for the weekly film review, this time on Justin Jefferson's big day and Kevin O'Connell's conservative approach in the red zone. Plus some Vikings poetry to soothe the soul.

34:00: A rough start to training camp for Karl-Anthony Towns.

Patrick Reusse on the Vikings, Gophers and Carlos Correa Oct 03, 2022

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host host Michael Rand for a dissection of the weekend in Minnesota sports.

The Vikings escaped London with a 28-25 win over the Saints with the help of several penalty flags, an upright and a crossbar. Rand makes the point that not much has changed with the Vikings except their record; Reusse notes that while that might be true, it's the nature of the NFL.

Plus they dig into the Gophers' disappointing loss to Purdue, the shakeup in Wisconsin, what exactly Carlos Correa meant and whether the Loons can hang on and make the playoffs.

Vikings and the 'buttpunt'; Ben Goessling in London; Lindsey Vonn on grief and the fight against ALS Sep 30, 2022

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand isn't afraid to ask the tough questions, like this one: What did Vikings players think about the "buttpunt" that resulted in a safety on Sunday? Along the way, you might laugh. You might also gain a greater appreciation for special teams.

9:00: Vikings writer Ben Goessling joins Rand from London, where he is attempting to adjust his body clock in order to give you the best possible coverage of Vikings vs. Saints on Sunday. Maybe if defensive coordinator Ed Donatell is crankier, he'll call some blitzes?

29:00: Skiing legend Lindsey Vonn joins the show to remember her mother, Lindy Krohn Lund, who died last month after a battle with ALS.

Chris Hine on Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves; Aaron Judge vs. Luis Arraez; Vikings depth test Sep 29, 2022

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand is not impressed by Aaron Judge's pursuit of the American League home run record, but he is VERY impressed by a possible triple crown. The main person standing in Judge's way? Twins infielder Luis Arraez, who is tied for the AL batting lead with Judge at .313. It's about the only drama left in the Twins' season, but it is intriguing.

7:00: Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins Rand for a thoughtful discussion of Anthony Edwards' homophobic remarks, his apology and the work that still needs to be done. They also get into the main story lines for the Wolves in a season of big expectations.

27:00: The Vikings are in London, but will another NFL game be in Minneapolis on Sunday? Plus a contract extension for Emanuel Reynoso, just as the Loons push to hold onto an MLS playoff spot.

Get to know Gophers WR Mike Brown-Stephens; Vikings scheme schism?; Twins optimism? Sep 28, 2022

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand wrote about how few innings Twins starters have thrown in 2022, making him wistful for 2019. And then Bailey Ober threw a gem Tuesday, making Rand wonder if 2023 could at least have a hint of optimism from a depth standpoint.

7:00: Gophers WR Mike Brown-Stephens joins Rand for a wide-ranging conversation. He's the nephew of music mega-star John Legend, and Brown-Stephens tells some great stories about his relationship with his uncle (and how he accidentally broke one of Legend's Grammy Award trophies).

23:00: Gophers writer Randy Johnson joins the show to set up Saturday's game against Purdue, which would push the No. 21-ranked Gophers to a 5-0 record. Can they slow down Purdue's passing attack?

34:00: A defensive schism to watch with the Vikings?

Production beyond Justin Jefferson; Anthony Edwards' apology; New Twins uniforms Sep 27, 2022

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Introduction: Media day for the Timberwolves was Monday, and it served two purposes -- the first public, in-person comments from Anthony Edwards since his homophobic video surfaced and a big-picture outlook for what should be a team on a continued ascent. How Edwards and the Wolves grow this season will be stories to watch.

6:00: Vikings writer Andrew Krammer joins host Michael Rand for a film study on how the Vikings have -- and haven't -- been able to get other receivers aside from Justin Jefferson the ball. And how can Jefferson adjust after being shut down two games in a row?

22:00: Award-winning poetry -- Vi-kus, if you will -- are back.

37:00: New Twins scoreboard, new Twins uniforms.

Patrick Reusse: How the heck did the Vikings win? And will the Gophers ever lose? Sep 26, 2022

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Host Michael Rand and Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse marvel at the two big Minnesota football outcomes from the weekend. The Vikings were outplayed against Detroit and didn't have a lead until the final minute, but they stole an important 28-24 victory with some clutch late plays. The Gophers, meanwhile, looked completely dominant against Michigan State and are now ranked in the Top 25.

Regrettably, we had to talk about the Twins as well.

Vikings defensive scheme -- and culture -- will be put to the test Sunday Sep 23, 2022

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand notes that the Gophers are a three-point favorite on the road against Michigan State this weekend -- a sign of respect for the program but an edge that might make longtime fans nervous about a letdown. We'll know more about just how good Minnesota is after Saturday's game.

6:00: Star Tribune Vikings beat writer Ben Goessling joins Rand ahead of Sunday's rather intriguing game against the Lions. Everything looked easy for the Vikings in a Week 1 victory over the Packers, but that changed in a hurry in a Monday loss to the Eagles. Now, on a short week they come back home to face a Lions team in a game that will test both their defensive scheme and their culture under head coach Kevin O'Connell.

28:00: Stop making Cooper Rush a thing.

Is Bally Sports (and Sinclair) in trouble as app sets to debut? + A fascinating Gophers linebacker Sep 22, 2022

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Introduction: If Patrick Reusse is buying into the Gophers and P.J. Fleck, perhaps more of us should as well. On today's show, host Michael Rand helps you get to know one of the key members of the defense: linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin. He was an Ivy League recruit before signing with the Gophers, and his intelligence plays a big role in his success. Sori-Marin has a fascinating family history tracing back to his family's Cuban roots, and he also has used his love of food to take team bonding to a new level.

16:00: Jason Gurwin from The Streamable joins Rand for the latest on how we watch sports. The rights to NFL Sunday Ticket are up after this season, and where that lands will be interesting. Plus Bally Sports Plus -- the standalone $20 a month app -- is set to launch Monday. Will fans, including supporters of the Wolves and Wild, go for it? And how does the shaky financial situation of Diamond Sports -- which operates all the Bally regional sports networks and is owned by parent company Sinclair -- factor into the future of how we will access our favorite teams?

30:00: The Twins are officially an afterthought, but the Wild are taking their place.

Did Monday's loss reveal a problem with Vikings' plan -- or with their execution? Sep 21, 2022

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Introduction; Before he dives into football talk, host Michael Rand notes that the Twins have been playing at a 91-loss pace since May 24, a span of nearly four months. That's a much larger sample size than their 27-16 start and should prompt a long look at organizational philosophy this offseason.

6:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand for a Vikings film review. The big question after the Eagles went up and down the field on Minnesota during Monday night's game: Did it reveal a flaw in how the Vikings are trying to defend, with very little man-to-man coverage and a lot of soft zones? Or was the bigger problem in how Vikings defenders executed the game plan?

24:00: Vikings poetry remains undefeated.

37:00: Anthony Edwards fined $40,000.

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