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Special Delivery: Vikings shut out Washington. Sometimes it all goes ... right? Dec 07, 2025

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Ben Goessling on the Vikings' new approach and what's at stake the rest of the season Dec 05, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves and Wild, who didn't exactly learn lessons from their Tuesday victories. But the Wolves won again over the Pelicans, establishing further evidence that they can at least beat bad teams. The Wild lost at Calgary but are in a good spot in their division.

6:00: Ben Goessling joins Rand for a deep dive into the 4-8 Vikings, J.J. McCarthy, Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen's departure.

42:00: A big weekend of college volleyball.

Niko Medved's Big Ten triumph; Vikings simplifying; La Velle E. Neal III debate Dec 04, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a stunning Gophers men's basketball victory over No. 22 Indiana in Niko Medved's Big Ten coaching debut. It's not likely sustainable this season, but it sure was fun. Plus the Vikings are trying to help J.J. McCarthy not overthink things and Adam Thielen is teaming up with Aaron Rodgers.

11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for a debate segment on the Vikings, Twins and Gophers football.

31:00: The Wild and Wolves get another shot.

Jesper Wallstedt does it again; Ant saves the Wolves; Gophers football recruiting Dec 03, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a trio of Minnesota pro sports victories. The Wild got another shutout win from goalie Jesper Wallstedt, this time a 1-0 nailbiter over Edmonton. The Wolves needed 47 minutes and 44 points from Anthony Edwards to escape with an overtime win over New Orleans. And the Frost cruised 5-1.

11:00: Randy Johnson joins Rand on three Gophers football topics: The win over Wisconsin, signing day and bowl projections.

28:00: A fresh Byron Buxton trade rumbling and bad injury news for Niko Medved's Gophers.

Adam Thielen's departure; film review reveals depths of Vikings offensive woes Dec 02, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the release of Adam Thielen, which perfectly encapsulates how the Vikings' plan this season has gone off the rails.

6:00: Andrew Krammer helps review the film from the Vikings' 26-0 loss to Seattle, their first shutout defeat in 18 years.

28:00: Vikings poetry is not kind.

41:00: On a lighter note, hot yoga and missed kicks.

Patrick Reusse on the Vikings' futility, Gophers over Badgers and more Dec 01, 2025

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand look back at the weekend in sports, starting with another inept performance by the Vikings. They were shut out in Seattle with Max Brosmer making his first start. Justin Jefferson didn't speak to the media afterwards.

Plus the Gophers beat Wisconsin for the fourth time in five years, the Wolves beat a couple quality teams and more.

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Vikings shut out, look hopeless in Seattle Dec 01, 2025

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Vikings best-case scenario and how they must approach QB in 2026 Nov 27, 2025

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Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins host Michael Rand for an all Vikings edition of Daily Delivery on this fine Thanksgiving.

After Rand gives an update on J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer, Neal and Rand get into the best-case QB scenario for the rest of this year, contingency plans for 2026 and whether the Vikings need a more thorough rebuild.

Patience or panic with J.J. McCarthy? + Chris Hine on the Wolves' struggles Nov 26, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with one of his favorite "two things can be true" ideas. J.J. McCarthy has been historically bad AND it's too soon to give up on him. But it's not too soon to think about what might happen if things don't work out.

9:00: Chris Hine joins Rand to talk about the Timberwolves, who have blown big late leads in each of their last two losses.

28:00: Randy Johnson on Gophers football.

36:00: History for St. Thomas.

J.J. McCarthy struggled. Now he's in concussion protocol. Is it Max Brosmer's time? Nov 25, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Monday's big news: J.J. McCarthy is in the concussion protocol after reporting symptoms. That could very well pave the way for Max Brosmer's first career start. What would that mean and what will that look like for the Vikings?

10:00: The ugly film review from the Vikings' 23-6 loss to the Packers.

33:00: Vikings poetry and monster trucks.

50:00: The Wolves and Loons lost late.

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