Recent Episodes
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Jaire Alexander, Darius Garland and the allure of a quick fix; Bobby Nightengale on the Twins
Jun 10, 2025 – 33:36 -
Patrick Reusse on Twins injury concerns, the 9-0 Lynx and more
Jun 9, 2025 – 39:08 -
Pacers teach Thunder (and Wolves) a lesson; Aaron Rodgers signs!; Chip Scoggins on Vikings
Jun 6, 2025 – 43:14 -
Pablo Lopez's injury, La Velle E. Neal III on the Wolves, Sam Darnold's doubters
Jun 5, 2025 – 30:50 -
A tribute to Vikings great Jim Marshall; Chris Hine on the Wolves' path forward
Jun 4, 2025 – 38:50 -
Andrew Krammer on J.J. McCarthy; the perfect Twins inning; the Wolves move to watch
Jun 3, 2025 – 35:57 -
Patrick Reusse on Twins drama, Royce Lewis struggles and 'no thanks' to Kevin Durant
Jun 2, 2025 – 43:50 -
Young Wolves players need to step up; Phil Miller on the Twins and sale progress
May 30, 2025 – 34:41 -
What's next for Wolves after Game 5 blowout? + La Velle E. Neal III on Twins, J.J., Frost
May 29, 2025 – 33:11 -
SPECIAL POSTGAME DELIVERY: Sad beers, season's over, what's next for Wolves?
May 29, 2025 – 23:55 -
Twins sale news, Vikings QB intrigue and Wolves optimism ahead of Game 5
May 28, 2025 – 42:39 -
Patrick Reusse on never thinking the Wolves would win and where the Twins stand
May 27, 2025 – 32:56 -
SPECIAL POSTGAME DELIVERY: Ant and Randle are no-shows as Wolves lose Game 4
May 27, 2025 – 21:28 -
SPECIAL POSTGAME DELIVERY: Wolves clobber Thunder, change series narrative
May 25, 2025 – 21:51 -
Wolves being outclassed, outcoached; Frost drama; Soon, a look at J.J. McCarthy
May 23, 2025 – 30:38 -
SPECIAL POSTGAME DELIVERY: Urgency comes to late in Game 2 Wolves loss
May 23, 2025 – 20:16 -
Timberwolves can learn from Pacers in Game 2; Three Minnesota teams avoid bad losses
May 22, 2025 – 32:44 -
Can the Wolves regroup (again)? + Chip Scoggins on Paige Bueckers
May 21, 2025 – 31:16 -
SPECIAL POSTGAME DELIVERY: Wolves? Woof. Game 1 blowout loss
May 21, 2025 – 21:40 -
Chris Hine on Wolves vs. Thunder; Frost, Lynx, tush push, Twins rain and more
May 20, 2025 – 33:05 -
Patrick Reusse on Wolves vs. Thunder, Twins highs and lows, Lynx and amateur baseball
May 19, 2025 – 46:55 -
Introducing: Worth It
May 17, 2025 – 37:49 -
Ranking the Wolves' most important players; Twins rolling, but injuries mount
May 16, 2025 – 34:41 -
Wolves, Frost advance; Twins on a roll; Kent Youngblood on the Lynx; Vikings schedule
May 15, 2025 – 31:09 -
SPECIAL POSTGAME DELIVERY: Wolves in 5, Warriors finished, bring on ... ?
May 15, 2025 – 26:27 -
Closing night: Timberwolves, Frost have a chance to advance in playoffs at home
May 14, 2025 – 23:36 -
The Anthony Edwards takeover; Phil Miller on the Twins; Vikings road trip!
May 13, 2025 – 36:10 -
SPECIAL POSTGAME DELIVERY: Huge third quarter gives Wolves 3-1 series lead
May 13, 2025 – 22:57 -
Patrick Reusse on the streaking Twins and a beautiful Timberwolves playoff victory
May 12, 2025 – 37:38 -
Special Postgame Delivery: Warriors threw it all at Wolves, and Minnesota still won Game 3
May 11, 2025 – 22:33 -
Wolves in five? Buxton for MVP? Messi here? Vikings in Ireland and London in 2025?
May 9, 2025 – 28:53 -
Special Postgame Delivery: Wolves cruise past Pat Spencer's Warriors in Game 2
May 9, 2025 – 19:32 -
Twins on a roll; La Velle E. Neal III on the Wolves, Wild and Minnesota United
May 8, 2025 – 32:28 -
Gophers coach Niko Medved joins the show; Three things the Wolves must overcome
May 7, 2025 – 32:53 -
Special Postgame Delivery: Wolves fall flat in Game 1 loss , but Curry injury looms large
May 7, 2025 – 20:41 -
Amid a flurry of NBA upsets, can the Timberwolves defeat the Warriors?
May 6, 2025 – 33:34 -
Patrick Reusse on the epic storylines between the Wolves and Warriors
May 5, 2025 – 37:09 -
Wild season over, soul-searching begins; Timberwolves appreciation; Twins can't win close ones
May 2, 2025 – 35:54 -
Five narratives the Wolves smashed against Lakers; La Velle E. Neal on Wild, Lynx, Vikings
May 1, 2025 – 34:54 -
Special Postgame Delivery: Wolves knock out LeBron, Luka with The Rudy Gobert Game
May 1, 2025 – 27:04 -
Heartbreak for Wild; Chip Scoggins on Wolves vs. Lakers; J.J. McCarthy's confidence
Apr 30, 2025 – 37:16 -
Wolves need to finish the job; Twins on a roll; Sarah McLellan on Wild Game 5
Apr 29, 2025 – 35:06 -
Patrick Reusse on all-time great Wolves games, Wild, Twins and D+ Vikings draft
Apr 28, 2025 – 44:51 -
Special Game 4 Delivery: Wolves leave Lakers gasping for air, take command of series
Apr 27, 2025 – 19:09 -
Special Postgame Delivery: LeBron delivers punch; Ant delivers knockout in Game 3 Wolves win
Apr 26, 2025 – 20:18 -
Wild seize edge; Can Wolves do the same? + Did Vikings make the right choice?
Apr 25, 2025 – 36:12 -
La Velle E. Neal III and a confidence test: More faith in Wolves or Wild to win series?
Apr 24, 2025 – 35:25 -
A Wild surge, a Wolves disappointment, Twins drama and the NFL Draft
Apr 23, 2025 – 35:19 -
Special Postgame Delivery: Wolves miss a chance, let Lakers off the hook
Apr 23, 2025 – 22:23 -
Make-or-break week for Twins; Do Vikings need to draft for depth?; Playoff mania
Apr 22, 2025 – 37:43
Recent Reviews
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Fatty2820……
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dsmlistenerExcellent Minnesota showLots of really good and entertaining Minnesota sports content on the daily (except for Reusse on Mondays).
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cttraceEveryday listenThis is the lone daily podcast that I listen to everyday. That’s largely driven by Rand and I having similar tiers for the local sports teams (Wolves on top, Wild on the bottom). Mondays with Reusse are always enjoyable and inevitably lead to a lol moment. I’d love to hear more HS (bring KB back on!) and St. Thomas sports content.
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TaxStangLove it … butI love the show. It’s quality content without the blowhard ego. But it drive me nuts when you and Patrick talk over each other. It’s just painful. The other 4 days are fantastic.
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Luke-78My favorite Minnesota Sports PodcastThis is the Readers Digest of Minnesota sports. Always hits the high notes of that particular day. No blowhard guests. Just sensible, articulate, factual insights across the Minnesota sports spectrum. Rand does a terrific job moderating it all. I never miss an episode.
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RedCircleGuyGood Lunchtime EntertainmentMost workdays I listen to this during my lunch break. If what Rand is covering does not interest me. I just skip that day and listen the next day. But I am not having to do to much skipping. Check it out. See if you agree. PS. Rand’s episode about legalized sports gambling was epic. Well done Rand.
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erinwanzeGood, but….I’m giving the podcast five stars BUT more on women’s sports, please. The latest episode has 20+ minutes on Gopher basketball but nothing on the much more interesting women’s team? Definite room for improvement.
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Hyubfyjbi was wrongI thought Michael would struggle to find 30 minutes of engaging content every weekday but I am delighted to have been proven wrong. I am particularly happy when he talks with Chris Hine, Chip Scoggins—and above all—Patrick Reusse. A talented interviewer, he gets the most out of his guests while leavening objective reporting with a nice dash of opinion. I just wish request “Mondays With Reusse” be renamed the What Geniuses with Patrick Reusse segment as any sentence of his that begins with those two words is inevitably hilarious.
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Mitch in the Northern TundraReusse is a tough listenLove the show, but Reusse gets on my nerves. He says “unbelievable“ way too often. I don’t like “homerism”, but Reusse gets a perverse pleasure over anything negative the local teams do. And his love affair with Tom Kelly and “Thibs”, what kind of journalist call a head coach “Thibs”? And every story leads back to an old story about Reusse. It’s all about Pat. Too much ego for my taste. I’ve heard Pat on radio and tv for over 50 years. I think he’s trying too hard to be a grumpy old man. And his predictions are awful. If I’d bet the other way on Pat’s gambling picks over the years, I’d be a wealthy man. And Rand apparently doesn’t dare disagree with him on anything.
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vibecheck9000Solid podMain host Michael Rand is good, presents generally compelling information and runs the program well. Co-hosts are more variable. Nothing personal, but I also find Reusse unlistenable and can’t really think of any non-geriatric demo that would consider him a value-add.
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Glenwood GuyReuseReally enjoy his participation as been a long time reader of his material. Can be a bit sarcastic but it is all humorous. Could get a better phone connections with his appearances.
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StephenTaylor20Great PodOne of my favorite podcasts Tuesday-Friday but just can’t stand listening to Reusse do his “old man shouts at cloud” routine every Monday.
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jbeckrWell performed podcast but MN sports scene gets oldThis is a well-produced show. What makes me lose interest is MN sports and their fans. Politically correct + “nice” + passive aggressive is hard to take after a while. And Minnesota teams choke in big games more than any other, I swear. Oh, and why so much coverage of the T-wolves? In summary, if the teams they cover were more competitive I would listen more often.
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RefsMomImbalance between Wild and Timberwolves coverageI seriously don’t understand Michael’s obsession with the Timberwolves, the NBA’s most impotent franchise in the past 30 years, at the expense of airtime talking about the Wild. This discrepancy was most stark during the 2022 playoffs, when he devoted entire episodes breaking down and dissecting each Timberwolves game during their series with Memphis. When the Wild made their appearance, he would spend maybe half of each episode talking about each game the morning after but would move on to other topics. Now that we’ve turned the page to the 2022-2023 season, the discrepancy has continued. Not like the Wild are the NHL’s most accomplished franchise, but this discrepancy really stands out in a hockey-mad market like the Twin Cities, especially in light of the Timberwolves’ complete ineptitude.
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EPSteveGreat podcast for MN sports fansIt’s a great listen to start off the day! I appreciate the calm, sensible perspective of the StarTrib sportswriters.
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Vik MinnesotaGreat morning reviewLove a coffee and Daily Delivery to start my day.
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'sota fanGreat podcast | Needs to drop ReusseGreat podcast Tuesday through Friday. Rand is a wonderful host. Great insights and opinions on local and national sports scene. He does a really nice job of balancing both local and national angles and is always interesting. The only downside of the podcast is local columnist Patrick Reusse as a guest every Monday, which makes Mondays a great challenge to listen to. Reusse’s words applied to himself: “Gawd, here’s terrible!” Reusse is overwhelmingly negative about everything, with little insight beyond “terrible” or “stupid.” Hopefully Rand shakes up the order and drops Reusse as a weekly guest.
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Pmels3Lavelle E Neal IIIHe’s got great insight and easy to listen to.
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skk79Daily ListenerLove it, especially Monday with Patrick.
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Awesome2132Good stuffEnjoy this podcast. Good interviews and Rand makes them interesting. More MN United coverage, please!
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Eric JoehlLazy Gopher coverageBetter options if you’re looking for gopher sports coverage. Their takes are derivative at best, uninformed at worst.
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MrSteveTheGuyRand is SolidMichael Rand is solid, I love the show and the guests he has on. Phil Miller is for the birds however.
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rydleyClear-eyed for the sports guy (and gal!)Have been listening since the start and it’s now one of my daily faves. As others have said, it’s short and sweet but still substantive. I feel like I get a comprehensive look at the local sports scene, along with comments on relevant national happenings, with well-informed deep dives into a revolving lineup of local teams/sports from Strib sportswriters. (Hearing the Strib sports staff has made me appreciate them all the more as they seem to be a talented, engaging group.) Rand doesn’t rely on schtick but is instead clear-eyed and realistic without being too cynical. Like all Minnesota fans, he’s a probably a fatalist at heart but that doesn’t stop him from being able to enjoy the sports he loves most and his passion and good humor add a lot to the podcast.
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McGive_It_To_MeIt’s alrightI like it, but the gangsta rap bumper music doesn’t match the show at all. It gets me in the mood to start hearing somebody spitting about dog fighting or killing firefighters or something then all of a sudden Rand’s talking about Gopher football.
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Butterfield-OdinTwins/Vikings/Wild/Timberwolves/United/Lynx/High School/College/etc.If you are a fan of any Minnesota sport, check this out. He hits them all. Great interviews to take it to the next level with experts and insiders. Perfect length, no filler. Just pure, well delivered sports news and insight for the championship deprived Minnesota faithful. Good stuff.
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Blue RustySports and MoreMichael Rand and guests keep listeners updated on all things sports in Minnesota. Entertaining and informative, a great supplement to the newspaper content. If you’re a fan of the Vikes, Twins, Wild, etc., you should subscribe to this podcast.
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Hip Hop ProdigyOnly podcast I listen to every dayLoving the pod, and has been getting me through mornings trying to keep a puppy entertained. Awesome breakdown of everything that matters in Minnesota sports and really like the quick hits and length. Keep it going!!
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Wild Twins Packer fan!Wow!Michael Rand is a great Podcast host! Great start Michael! Your podcast is now at the top of my sports podcast list!
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LBWE87373Daily DeliveryExcellent podcast. What I like most is that the host gets to the point quickly. The show moves at a good pace, makes his points, then moves to the next topic. Minnesota has needed a podcast to cover Minnesota sports, in general, like this for a long time. Keep up the excellent work!
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LongsufferingMNfanGreat JobThanks for this. Really really good content with great guests. Way better than your “try hard” competition except for Doogie who I also like. This podcast actually drives me to your paper too. I dropped St. Paul paper but am wanting to subscribe to Trib. Keep up the great work.
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John GageI really like this podcastMichael Rand combines fun with informative. I like the 30 minute length as it makes for a good morning listen. Always great guests and insights.
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Long Cut SkolAn audio tour of the Sports SectionWell worth a listen if you’re interested in keeping up on the Minnesota major sports scene.
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cole0150it’s goodPerfect for listening to while making breakfast. Or folding laundry. Probably lots of other stuff too!
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DC9754Loving thisThis is such a great addition to the Minnesota sports podcast landscape. I love pods that focus on a specific MN team or sport, but it will be nice to have one that covers them all - through short snippets and quick talkers. I love that it's daily too. Rand is the perfect host for this too - good mix of funny, doesn't take himself too seriously, but has a good pulse on Minnesota sports and what makes the players and coaches tick. Excited for this!
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JdosenCan't wait for launchMichael Rand is the fan's voice in Minnesota and will do a great job making this an enjoyable, informative, and worthwhile listen each day. Also, buy GameStop.
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