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Patrick Reusse on the Vikings reaching new lows and a tough turkey conversation Nov 24, 2025

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at a bleak weekend in Minnesota sports. The Wolves lost in agonizing fashion. The Gophers football team blew a big lead. And the Vikings saved the worst for last.

The J.J. McCarthy paradox and three most disappointing Vikings with Judd Zulgad Nov 21, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Minnesota Frost, who have won PWHL titles in their first two years and are trying for a third. With the season set to start Friday, here's a look at how different this franchise feels from others in the state.

5:00: Judd Zulgad from SKOR North joins Rand for an extended Vikings conversation. They look at the J.J. McCarthy Paradox, list their three most disappointing Vikings and set the stage for Sunday at Lambeau.

42:00: It's a big sports weekend.

Here's what we know about the Twins + Wild encouragement and McCarthy-isms Nov 20, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another strong performance by Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt and what that means for the team. Plus a Wolves win and Twins TV information.

8:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale joins the show for an offseason update. The organization feels like it's stalled right now. When can we expect answers on payroll and an actual path forward?

31:00: Another J.J. McCarthy-ism.

Gophers football, Minnesota United and another local pro sports team? Nov 19, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand runs through a bunch of stories at the start, with the Gophers men's basketball escaping with another win, the Twins making a few moves and the Wild and Wolves set to play Wednesday.

8:00: Randy Johnson joins the show to talk Gophers football ahead of a big game Saturday at Northwestern.

18:00: Jon Marthaler on Minnesota United's upcoming conference semifinal playoff game at San Diego and MLS's schedule flip.

34:00: We're getting a pro volleyball team.

J.J. McCarthy's biggest flaw; KOC diagnoses Vikings' problem; Wolves feast on bad teams Nov 18, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another Wolves win over another bad team, noting in this case that the NBA seems to be full of hopeless teams this season.

7:00: Andrew Krammer joins for a deep dive film review from J.J. McCarthy's struggles in Minnesota's 19-17 loss Sunday.

32:00: Vikings poetry.

48:00: Kevin O'Connell diagnoses the Vikings' biggest problem.

Patrick Reusse on J.J. McCarthy, Gophers football and more Nov 17, 2025

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, starting with a 19-17 Vikings loss in which young QB J.J. McCarthy looked helpless at times.

Plus another Gophers football blowout loss, a Wild resurgence and more.

Special Delivery: The game where J.J. McCarthy started losing the optimists Nov 16, 2025

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Michael Rand breaks down the Vikings' 19-17 loss to the Bears.

Twins offseason primer: Payroll, a new manager and ... a Byron Buxton trade? Nov 14, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the new Major League Soccer schedule format, which will have major implications for Minnesota United starting in 2027.

8:00: Baseball writer and podcaster Aaron Gleeman joins Rand for an offseason Twins primer. What do we think of the Derek Shelton hire? Why are the Twins being so evasive about payroll? How likely is it that Joe Ryan, Pablo Lopez and/or Byron Buxton are traded? What are reasons for hope?

49:00: It's going to be a very busy weekend after a slow week.

Jon Krawczynski goes deep on the Wolves + Vikings season at a crossroads Nov 13, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a Gophers men's basketball loss, a women's basketball transfer and the lay of the land for the Vikings.

8:00: Jon Krawczynski from The Athletic joins Rand for a deep dive into the Timberwolves. What are the biggest surprises this year? What do we make of Jaden McDaniels? Are we thinking about point guard all wrong?

38:00: What exactly is the Twins' plan?

La Velle E. Neal III on J.J. McCarthy's low marks and how we see the NFC North Nov 12, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Gophers women's basketball team, which routed a quality Marquette team 90-47 on Tuesday. Plus thoughts on the Wild and a new Twins hire.

8:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for the Daily Delivery Debate. In focus: Grading J.J. McCarthy through four games, ordering the NFC North and what to make of the Wolves.

30:00: The Warriors are in disarray.

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