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Vikings film review shows how shaky J.J. McCarthy was on Sunday Nov 11, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves, who keep on beating bad teams. That's a good habit, but we still don't know much about their real identity.

5:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand to break down Vikings film. Fans were mad at coach Kevin O'Connell after Sunday's loss, but Krammer finds a lot of fault in young QB J.J. McCarthy.

32:00: Vikings poetry.

48:00: What were the Eagles thinking?

Patrick Reusse on the stumbling Vikings + all the good from Minnesota sports Nov 10, 2025

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand take a spin through the weekend in Minnesota sports, starting with a disjointed and concerning 27-19 Vikings loss to the Ravens. Eight false start penalties and questionable decisions left everyone frustrated.

Did everyone else winning balance out the weekend?

A conversation with former NBA player Randy Livingston about problem gambling Nov 07, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another Wild loss. They're giving up too many goals this season, but the culprits aren't always the same.

7:00: Former NBA player Randy Livingston joins the show to share his journey of gambling addiction and recovery, relating it to young people in general and current sports gambling controversies specifically.

29:00: Jose Miranda is out with the Twins.

J.J. McCarthy's authentic wolf; La Velle E. Neal III on the Twins' plan Nov 06, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a deep dive into the fascinating character of young Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy.

12:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for a detailed look at the Twins.

35:00: The Wolves went back to being bad at defense.

Derek Shelton's vision for Twins, Randy Johnson on Gophers football, no Kirk Cousins Nov 05, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a long look at Derek Shelton's introductory news conference with the Twins.

13:00: Randy Johnson checks in on the 6-3 Gophers football team, which has found a way to win a lot of close games this year.

24:00: The Vikings stood pat at the trade deadline, which is a good thing. And the Wild won in bizarre fashion.

Vikings film review shows a whole new team; A great start to the Niko Medved era Nov 04, 2025

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Host Michael Rand starts with a pair of basketball wins for the Gophers men's team and the Timberwolves. Both were facing overmatched opponents, but both comfortable wins were good signs.

9:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer helps break down the film from the Vikings' 27-24 win over the Lions.

30:00: Award-winning Vikings poetry.

49:00: NFL trade deadline and Derek Shelton are Tuesday follows.

Patrick Reusse on the Vikings and a 180 degree turn for Minnesota sports Nov 03, 2025

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand bring you a show that is a complete reversal from one week ago. A lot of the big-time teams in Minnesota won, capped off by a stunning Vikings win in Detroit to give their season hope.

SPECIAL DELIVERY: J.J. McCarthy leads Vikings to a crucial victory in Detroit Nov 02, 2025

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Ben Goessling on the Vikings; ranking Minnesota's veteran quarterbacks Oct 31, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand ranks the Vikings' veteran quarterbacks from Jim McMahon to Carson Wentz.

14:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling joins Rand to break down the season and set up what to look for as J.J. McCarthy prepares to return to the lineup.

44:00: The Wild are struggling.

Twins hire a manager; Wolves take another bad loss; La Velle E. Neal III debate Oct 30, 2025

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand has concerns about all of the biggest men's pro sports teams in Minnesota, and he gets into it by dissecting the Twins' hiring of Derek Shelton as their new manager.

11:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for the Daily Delivery debate.

34:00: A crossroads for the Vikings.

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