Minnesota Sports Chat
Ross Brendel
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Minnesota Sports Chat talks Minnesota sports all year long! Vikings, Timberwolves, Wild, Twins, Lynx, Gophers, United, St. Paul Saints and more... They are all covered with a variety of guests and informed opinions, important to Minnesota Sports fans.
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6 days ago
Too early to talk Minnesota Golden Gophers football? - Edition 167
Only 90ish days until the Gophers take the field at Huntington Bank Stadium, to take on Matt Rhule and the Huskers! 247 Sports (NOT CBS Sports as stated in the pod) says the Gophers have the 3rd toughest schedule in college football next year. What does Daniel House from Gophers Guru think of that? PLUS Ross and Daniel fix NIL and the Minnesota Timberwolves when they do some, House Maintenance!
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May 24, 2023
Correcting Minnesota Timberwolves mistakes!
Looking back on past mistakes of the Minnesota Timberwolves, there are many... BUT, if you could only write one wrong, which one would you choose? Ross Brendel and Manny Hill discuss. PLUS, how much is too much to pay for a beer at the ballgame?
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May 17, 2023
KSTP Channel 5 & SKOR North's Darren Doogie Wolfson on the Minnesota Twins and Wolves
When Doogie joins the pod to talk shop with Ross, hilarity ALWAYS ensures. Ross and Doogs put a hex on Minnesota Twins reliever, Emilio Pagan, Doogie doesn't answer Glen Taylors call and something might be up with the Minnesota Timberwolves... All that and so much more!
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May 2, 2023
Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft Takeaways and Gophers in the draft!
The Minnesota Vikings stayed away from quarterbacks early in the NFL Draft and focused on positions of need out of the gate, most noticeably by taking USC's Jordan Addison, in round 1 at Wide Receiver. Congratulations to former Minnesota Golden Gopher, John Michael Schmitz, who went late in the 2nd round of the draft to the New York Giants. What did Daniel House from Vikings Corner and Gophers Guru think of the draft? Find out as he joined Ross in this newest edition of Minnesota Sports Chat!
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Apr 21, 2023
Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Wild playoff history lessons
When it comes to the playoffs, let’s just say they historically have not been to kind to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Wild. Manny Hill and Ross revisit the ups and downs, the highs and lows, and both of their runs to their one conference finals appearance.
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Apr 12, 2023
Minnesota Vikings draft preview and Gophers football spring ball - Edition #162
Are the Minnesota Vikings actually kicking the tires on a QB in round 1 of the NFL Draft? Should the Vikings take a QB in round 1? And how are those Gophers looking at spring practice and in the transfer portal? Daniel House from Vikings Corner and Gophers Guru joined Ross to discuss!
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Apr 3, 2023
Minnesota Gophers Frozen 4 Preview - Edition #161
The Minnesota Golden Gophers take on BU this Thursday in the Frozen 4! What do Gophers fans need to know about their opponent? And what to make of Michigan and Quinnipiac... Plus, should we believe in the Minnesota Wild? Jess Myers from The Rink Live joins Ross to break it all down.
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Mar 29, 2023
Minnesota Twins Season Preview With Brandon Warne - Edition #160
The Minnesota Twins are poised to once again reign supreme in the American League Central Division... But will they? Brandon Warne from Access Twins and LockedOn Twins joined Minnesota Sports Chat to discuss. Is Byron Buxton now a full-time DH? What off the radar offseason move could pay huge dividends? Plus, how good can the Twins be?
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Mar 21, 2023
Are YOU upset about Minnesota Vikings offseason? - Edition #159
NOT everybody is loving the Minnesota Vikings offseason to this point. Are you one of them? What does Daniel House from Vikings Corner and Gophers Guru think of the Vikes offseason? Daniel also chats with Ross about the Gophers basketball coaches, men's and women's, and spring football!
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Mar 14, 2023
Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings Offseason Success! - Edition #158
It would appear that both the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings have had and are having successful offseason’s, and for different reasons. Jonathan Harrison from the Minnesota United pre and post-match show on 1500ESPN joined Ross to discuss the Vikings, Twins and MNUFC!
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Mar 8, 2023
What's WRONG with the Minnesota Timberwolves KAT? - Edition #157
The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to be very inconsistent. Why is that? And is KAT ever coming back? Speaking of coming back... Is Ben Johnson back with the Gophers next season? PLUS, Ross and this week's guest, Manny Hill, aren't really that excited about the suddenly red hot Minnesota Wild.
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Feb 28, 2023
Does Gophers Basketball NEED TO move on from Ben Johnson? - Edition #156
Ben Johnson is just 20-37 at the University of Minnesota and only 5-32 through almost 2 full Big Ten seasons. Too early to move on? Or does he deserve more time? Plus what Gophers football players are shining in draft preparation? Who do the Minnesota Vikings need to sign in NFL Free Agentsy? All that and more when Ross is joined by Daniel House from Gophers Guru.
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Feb 20, 2023
Starter Jackets ranked PLUS NBA Jam was rigged! - Edition #155
Holly Roberts from myTalk 107.1 joined this week’s pod. As the official Pop Culture Correspondent of the pod, she helped Ross navigate through a player skipping the Super Bowl parade, 90’s Starter Jackets and NBA Jam being rigged…
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Feb 14, 2023
Minnesota Wild WILL NOT go on a playoff run AND Super Bowl talk with Jessi Pierce - Edition #154
Jessi Pierce from the Bardown Beauties Podcast joins Ross and the chat to talk Minnesota Wild and their playoff chances. Who will be going if anybody at the NHL trade deadline? Some Super Bowl review, game show talk and the return of 5 Phil'er Questions!
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Feb 8, 2023
Minnesota Vikings GET their man! - Edition #153
The Minnesota Vikings have their new Defensive Coordinator after agreeing to terms with former Miami Dolphins Head Coach, Brian Flores. The Mooch is back and rocking thanks to the #1 Ranker Minnesota Golden Gophers hockey team. BUT... The basketball squad continues to be less than thrilling. Judd Zulgad from SKOR North joins Ross to discuss all of that and more, including some Law & Order talk!
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Jan 30, 2023
This poor Golden Gophers hoops squad! - Edition #152
What is the best sports movie franchise ever? Who will win the Super Bowl? Why are the Timberwolves suddenly playing better? AND why is Gophers basketball historically never good? All that and even more as Manny Hill joins Ross on the newest Minnesota Sports Chat.
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Jan 24, 2023
Will Minnesota Wild TRADE Matt Dumba? - Edition #151
So much happening right now in the state of hockey! The Minnesota Wild appear poised to make the playoffs and the Gophers hockey squad currently sits #1 in the pairwise rankings! Alex Micheletti helps Ross make sense of it all. And while we're at it... What's the Vikings offseason plan?
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Jan 16, 2023
Minnesota Vikings are OLD and it showed in playoffs! - Edition #150
WELP... We all knew the Vikings season was likely to end in heartbreak, and it did after falling 31-24 to the New York Giants in the NFL Playoffs Wild Card Weekend. How do the Vikings move forward? One goal should be to improve team speed, so says Daniel House who joined this edition of Minnesota Sports Chat. Ross and Daniel also talk Gophers football coaching changes and Gophers men's hoops!
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Jan 9, 2023
Minnesota Vikings to the Super Bowl? Minnesota Timberwolves to the playoffs? - Edition #149
Can the Minnesota Vikings actually make it to the Super Bowl? Yes, they can! Will the Minnesota Timberwolves ever get this season on track and meet expectations? Maybe... Mitchell Hansen from Canis Hoopus joined Ross to break it all down! Plus, when should you take down your Christmas lights? Only the hard hitting topics on Minnesota Sports Chat!
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Dec 26, 2022
Minnesota Gophers and Syracuse in the Pinstripe Bowl - Edition #148
The Minnesota Golden Gophers football team looks for back-to-back 9 win seasons when they take on Syracuse in the Pinstripe Bowl on December 29th in New York. The Gophers are heavy favorites, but will they win? Ross and Daniel House from GophersGuru.com also talk College Football Playoff and Gophers men's and women's hoops!
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Dec 20, 2022
Edition #147: What to make of the Minnesota Vikings
Darren "Doogie" Wolfson from KSTP Chanel 5 joins Ross to talk about the 11-3 Minnesota Vikings. Even at 11-3, is it fair to question how good they are? Plus some Minnesota Twins talk too...
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Dec 12, 2022
Edition #146: Minnesota Vikings fans SHOULD CALM down!
So the Minnesota Vikings disappointed in Detroit against the Lions. Let's all come down just a bit. The team is still 10-3, they're going to win the NFC North and you didn't honestly think they'd be 10-3 at this point of the season, did you? Manny Hill joins Ross to talk all things purple and more!
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Dec 1, 2022
Edition #145: Gophers Axe Wisconsin... Vikings a lock for 2 seed?
The Gophers finished the regular season 8-4 after beating the Badgers the past Saturday in Madison! Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross to breakdown the Gophers football season, the upcoming off-season and even a little Vikings football talk too!
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Nov 23, 2022
Edition #144: No pig for the Gophers, but perhaps still an axe?
Another year and another Gophers football loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes... How did it happen again and can the Gophers pick up the pieces, and finish strong this Saturday when they take on Wisconsin? PLUS, some Gophers hoops talk too as Daniel House from Gophers Guru joins Ross.
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Nov 17, 2022
Edition #143: Time to bring that pig home! Gophers and Hawkeyes preview!
The Minnesota Gophers are back above .500 and still alive in the Big Ten West! This Saturday they’ll try to knock off the Iowa Hawkeyes for the first time in the P.J. Fleck regime to keep their Big Ten West title hopes alive… What can we expect in this Saturday’s match-up? Should Minnesota be considered the favorite? Daniel House from Gophers Guru and Ross also take a look around the rest of the Big Ten and the country!
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Nov 14, 2022
Edition #142: How can you not be HAPPY about the Minnesota Vikings?
WOW! The Vikings are now 8-1 after an amazing game of twists and turns this past weekend in Buffalo. You just can't help but feel good about this team. Justin Jefferson is setting records... Kirk Cousins is clutch... The Vikings appear to have depth... Somebody pinch myself (Ross) and Manny Hill who joined to discuss it all! Plus, what's the Gophers path to winning the Big Ten West?
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Nov 10, 2022
Edition #141: Gopher football preview and review PLUS Vikings!
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are now bowl eligible after a 20-13 win over Nebraska last Saturday in Lincoln. They now prepare for a 1-8 Northwestern squad... Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross to break it all down. PLUS, all the Minnesota Vikings do is win! Who will play quarterback this weekend for their opponent, the Buffalo Bills?
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Nov 3, 2022
Edition #140: Gophers and Huskers, oh my!
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are back in the win column and now 5-3 after a 31-0 win over Rutgers... Next up, Nebraska! Ross and Daniel House from Gophers Guru review and preview all the action. Plus, a look around the Big Ten and college football.
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Oct 27, 2022
Edition #139: Gophers and Rutgers preview!
The Minnesota Gophers continued their mid-season slide this past weekend losing to Penn State. Can they rebound this weekend against Rutgers? Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross to discuss.
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Oct 24, 2022
Edition #138: Judd Zulgad has thoughts on the Minnesota Vikings and Gophers
Are the Minnesota Vikings a threat to win the NFC? Is the Gophers football season a disappointment? Judd Zulgad from SKOR North joined Ross and shared his thoughts. Plus, the return of 5 Phil'er Questions.
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Oct 20, 2022
Edition #137: The Minnesota Gophers are in a BAD place
After a 26-14 loss to the Illini, the Minnesota Golden Gophers hope to somehow pickup the pieces this weekend in Happy Valley when they take on Penn State. Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross to discuss the current state of the Gophers.
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Oct 17, 2022
Edition #136: Mitchell Hansen from Canis Hoopus on the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves season is FINALLY here after an exciting offseason. How will Rudy Gobert fit in? How far can the Pups go? Mitchell Hansen from Canis Hoopus joined Ross to preview the season! Plus, the Minnesota Vikings are now 5-1!
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Oct 13, 2022
Edition #135: Can the Minnesota Golden Gophers beat the Illini?
The Minnesota Gophers football team returns to action this Saturday in Champaign against the Fighting Illini. What can the Gophers do to get back on track? Plus, how has Illinois turned their program around so quickly? Daniel House from Gophers Guru joins Ross to preview the game!
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Oct 10, 2022
Edition #134: Minnesota United to the playoffs! Minnesota Vikings to the Super Bowl?
What a fun Sunday in Minnesota! The Minnesota Vikings once again snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, this time over the Chicago Bears behind Kirk Cousins. But what's wrong with the defense? PLUS, the Minnesota United are headed back to the MLS playoffs! Jon Harrison from the Loons pre and post-match show on 1500ESPN joins Ross on the pod to break it all down!
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Oct 6, 2022
Edition #133: What happened to the Gophers?
On this preview and review edition of the pod Daniel House from Gophers Guru and Ross breakdown the debacle at Huntington Bank Stadium this past Saturday. What went so wrong for the Golden Gophers? House also weighs in on the Minnesota Vikings 3-1 start.
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Sep 29, 2022
Edition #132: The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 4-0!
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are now 4-0 after whoopin Michigan State last weekend in their Big Ten opener! The Maroon and gold will take on Purdue this Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium. Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross to review last weeks game and preview the tilt on Saturday.
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Sep 27, 2022
Edition #131: Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers OWN the state of Michigan!
Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings escaped Sunday's tilt with the Detroit Lions victorious AND the Gophers DOMINATED Michigan State in East Lansing. Manny Hill joined Ross to break down both teams big wins from this past weekend and to preview what comes next.
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Sep 22, 2022
Edition #130: Minnesota Golden Gophers prepare for Big Ten play!
It's another Minnesota Golden Gophers review and preview pod! Daniel House from Gophers Guru joins Ross to discuss what CRAB's injury means for the Gophers football team... Plus a little Michigan State preview!
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Sep 21, 2022
Edition #129: Minnesota Vikings disappear on Monday night... AGAIN!
Another Monday Night Football appearance for Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings, and yet another clunker in primetime. Tyler Forness from The Vikings Wire and the Climbing The Pocket podcast joined Ross to dive into the mess that was the Vikings and Eagles. The two also look ahead to week 3 against the Detroit Lions.
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Sep 15, 2022
Edition #128: Minnesota Golden Gophers prep for Colorado
Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross for their weekly Gophers football chat. After a 2-0 start for the University of Minnesota, the competition picks up just a bit when the Buffalos come to town on Saturday. Ross and House preview the game, review last week’s game against Western Illinois, and take a look around the Big Ten.
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Sep 12, 2022
Edition #127: Minnesota Vikings and Gophers DOMINATE the weekend!
The Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers dominated the weekend on the football field. SKOR North & Purple Daily's, Judd Zulgad, joined Ross to break it all down. Are the Vikings now the favorite to win the NFC North? The two also deconstruct what has gone wrong for the Minnesota Twins.
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Sep 8, 2022
Edition #126: The Golden Gophers are 1-0 as they prepare for Western Illinois
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 1-0 after beating Jerry Kill and New Mexico State last Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium. Daniel House from Gophers Guru will join Ross Brendel weekly this season to talk Gophers football! What are we looking for in week 2 from the Gophers and around the Big Ten?
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Sep 6, 2022
Edition #125: Minnesota Vikings and Gophers football are going to be GOOD!
Ross Brendel is joined by Thor Nystrom from Fantasy Pros, Betting Pros and Purple Daily's 'Before We Die' for some "Elite" football talk. Are the Vikings going to win 12 or more games? And how many can the Gophers win in 2022? All that and more...
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Aug 29, 2022
Edition #124: Gopher football prepares for New Mexico State
The Minnesota Golden Gophers take on Jerry Kill and New Mexico State this Thursday at Huntington Bank Stadium. Will the two coaches throwdown at midfield? Plus, is it a disappointment if the Minnesota Twins miss the playoffs?
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Aug 17, 2022
Edition #123: Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Gophers season preview
The Golden Gopher and Minnesota Vikings football season is just DAYS away. Join Ross Brendel and guest, Daniel House, from Vikings Corner and Gophers Guru for a preseason primer. How can the Vikings win more than 10 games? Does the Gophers early season schedule present any challenges? That and so much more... Eh.
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Aug 9, 2022
Edition #122: Would cutting Garrett Bradbury be a blackeye to the Minnesota Vikings?
Ross Brendel is joined by Jonathan Harrison from the MNUFC pre and post-match show on 1500 ESPN. Jon is very in tune to what's happening with the Minnesota Vikings, so naturally he has some thoughts on Training Camp. Jon also provides his overall thoughts on the Minnesota United at the MLS all-star break.
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Aug 3, 2022
Edition #121: The Minnesota Twins went all in!
Ross Brendel is joined by Phil Mackey from SKOR North for reaction on the Minnesota Twins at the MLB trade deadline. The Twins went "all in" by making a few BIG deals. How refreshing and how important were those trades? Plus Phil takes another go around at 5 Phil'er Questions... The bit is named after him, so he is obligated.
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Jul 26, 2022
Edition #120: A Slap Shot in Time with Dan Whenesota!
Join Ross Brendel and guest, Dan Whenesota, for a look back at Minnesota hockey history, as Dan details his new book, A Slap Shot in Time: The Wild but True History of the Minnesota Fighting Saints. Dan also takes his stab at 5 Phil'er Questions and defends his NDSU Bison.
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Jul 12, 2022
Edition #119: The Minnesota Twins need HELP!
Manny Hill joins Ross on edition #119 of Minnesota Sports Chat to talk Twins and Timberwolves. The Twins need pitching help and they know it. Will they do what's necessary to make improvements? Plus plenty on Rudy Gobert and the new look Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Jul 6, 2022
Edition #118: Is Big Ten expansion good for the Gophers?
Ross Brendel is joined by Daniel House from GophersGuru to discuss the ever changing landscape of the Big Ten, with the expansion of USC and UCLA in 2024. What does this mean for the Gophers? Plus a Gopher football recruiting update and the boy's thoughts on the Minnesota Timberwolves adding Rudy Gobert.
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Jun 29, 2022
Edition #117: Minnesota Wild Trade Kevin Fiala
The Minnesota Wild have traded Kevin Fiala to the L.A. Kings in exchange for Brock Faber from the University of Minnesota and a 2022 first round draft pick. Should the Timberwolves trade D-Lo? When will the Twins trade for some bullpen arms? That and more with Ross Brendel and guest, Tim McNiff.
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Jun 20, 2022
Edition #116: Minnesota Twins all in at the trade deadline? AND Timberwolves draft preview.
Ross' good buddy, SKOR North coworker and fellow sports enthusiast, Manny Hill, joins the pod to talk Minnesota Twins baseball and Timberwolves basketball. What will the Wolves do in the upcoming NBA draft? Will the Twins go all in with Carlos Correa and make a big trade at the MLB trade deadline? That and more...
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Jun 14, 2022
Edition #115: Darren "Doogie" Wolfson on the Minnesota Twins and Timberwolves
Join Ross and guest, Darren "Doogie" Wolfson, from KSTP Channel 5 in the Twin Cities for a little Minnesota Twins and Timberwolves talk... Will the Twins make a move for another starter? Are the Timberwolves really "shopping" D-Lo? Plus, Doogie takes another stab at 5 Phil'er Questions.
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Jun 7, 2022
Edition #114: Minnesota Governors, Jesse Ventura, Tim Pawlenty and Tim Walz
On this 114th edition of Minnesota Sports Chat, Ross, revisits parts of his 3 conversations with Minnesota Governors, Jesse Ventura, Tim Pawlenty and Tim Walz. Join them for a behind the scenes look at politics in sports and FUN inside stories.
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May 31, 2022
Edition #113: Minnesota Twins process and culture
Ross Brendel and Daniel House from Gophers Guru, spend a good chunk of time talking Minnesota Twins baseball. The local 9 is in first place, but should their lead in the division be even more comfortable? And what's up with the starters on constant pitch counts? House also weighs in on the Gopher football season opener against Jerry Kill's, New Mexico State squad. PLEASE remember to subscribe, download, rate and review!
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May 24, 2022
Edition #112: The Minnesota Timberwolves have a new POBO
Emmy award winning broadcaster, Tim McNiff, joins Ross to discuss the new Minnesota Timberwolves POBO, Tim Connelly. Is this a big "get" for the Wolves? Does Tim believe in the Minnesota Twins? What should the Minnesota Wild do with Matt Dumba? Tim also tells a story about one of Ross' former bosses who once faught a real bear... :)
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May 18, 2022
Edition #111: The Wild can't score when it counts and Byron Buxton can't play
Ross Brendel and guest, Manny Hill, from Jazz88, SKOR North and 1500ESPN breakdown the Minnesota Wild postseason run, or lack thereof... The two also preview the Minnesota Timberwolves draft, and ponder the health of Byron Buxton and its impact on the Minnesota Twins. Plus, what does Manny (and you) remember about the 2003 Minnesota Vikings?
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May 10, 2022
Edition #110: SKOR North's Judd Zulgad on the Wild, Twins and Vikings
Ross Brendel and guest, Judd Zulgad, from SKOR North discuss the Minnesota Wild's run to the cup, the start of the Minnesota Twins season and they review the Minnesota Vikings draft! Judd and Ross also chat about Season 21 of Law & Order on NBC.
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May 3, 2022
Edition #109: Vikings NFL Draft Review and Gophers Spring Game
Daniel House from Gophers Guru and Vikings Corner returns to Minnesota Sports Chat to review the 2022 NFL Draft with Ross and more.
What are Daniel's thoughts on the Minnesota Vikings draft? Which Golden Gopher drafted will have the longest career in the NFL and a Spring Game recap.
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Apr 27, 2022
Edition #108: Garage Logic's Chris Reuvers
Minnesota broadcasting savant and local broadcasting insider, Chris Reuvers joins Ross on this 108th edition of Minnesota Sports Chat. "Reuvers" shares a few of his favorite Patrick Reusse stories, tells us what's wrong (and right) with Major League Baseball abd of course... A town ball story.
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Apr 25, 2022
Edition #107: Glen Taylor and Timberwolves protester, "Glue Girl"
If you are a fan of the Minnesota Timberwolves or a fan of the NBA, you know the playoff games have only been a part of the story between the Wolves and Grizzlies... On this edition of Minnesota Sports Chat, Ross is joined by Direct Action Everywhere's, Alicia Santurio, aka "Glue Girl." Alicia discusses what exactly is DAE's issue with Timberwolves owner, Glen Taylor. PLUS, are more protests planned for game 5?
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Apr 19, 2022
Edition #106: SKOR North's Declan Goff on the Vikings, Timberwolves, Wild and Twins
SKOR North's Declan Goff joined Ross on this 106th edition of Minnesota Sports Chat to "circle the bases" on 4 of the 5 men's teams in town.
How fun is it to see the Wolves fanbase energised again? Who are the Vikings going to take in the NFL draft? Can the Wild beat the Blues in the playoffs? Plus thoughts on the Twins and 5 Phil'er Questions.
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Apr 12, 2022
Edition #105: Talking Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers
Join Ross Brendel and guest, Daniel House from Gophers Guru, as they discuss Golden Gophers spring football, the transfer portal in college athletics, the Minnesota Vikings offseason leading upto the NFL Draft and more!
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Apr 3, 2022
Edition #104: Minnesota Twins and St. Paul Saints Season Preview
The voice of the St. Paul Saints, Sean Aronson, joined Ross to preview the St. Paul Saints and Minnesota Twins 2022 seasons. Who is Sean looking forward to seeing at the park this summer? Plus what's new to CHS Field in 2022?
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Mar 29, 2022
Edition #103: The Gophers are headed to the Frozen Four
Join Ross and guest, Jess Myers from The Rink Live, as they discuss the Golden Gophers men's hockey team and their past weekend in Worcester, securing a birth in the Frozen 4! Plus Jess takes his turn at, 5 Phil'er Questions!
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Mar 25, 2022
EP 8 - Minnesota Sports Podcast Collaboration Show - Feat. LockedOn Wild, The Sota Pod, Minnesota Sports Chat, Judd'z Budz, MNCAA, Wild Takes, Sound the Foghorn, & Brave the Wild
Show Outline:
LockedOn Wild
The Sota Pod
Minnesota Sports Chat
Juddz Budz (The Sota Pod FEED)
10k Takes: Wild Takes
Sound the Foghorn Podcast
MNCAA Podcast (The Sota Pod FEED)
Brave the Wild
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Mar 21, 2022
Edition #102: These Minnesota teams just keep making moves!
Join Ross Brendel and guest, Manny Hill as they discuss the big moves made by both the Twins and Vikings over the last week. Welcome to Minnesota, Carlos Correa! And how about those Timberwolves and Wild?! Are the Wolves a factor in the West?
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Mar 18, 2022
EP 7 - Minnesota Sports Podcast Collaboration Show - Feat. LockedOn Wild, The Sota Pod, Minnesota Sports Chat, Judd'z Budz, MNCAA, & Brave the Wild
Show Outline:
LockedOn Wild
The Sota Pod
Minnesota Sports Chat
Juddz Budz (The Sota Pod FEED)
MNCAA Podcast (The Sota Pod FEED)
Brave the Wild
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Mar 14, 2022
Edition #101: The Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins are making moves!
Judd Zulgad from the Purple Daily podcast and SKOR North joined Ross to talk all things Minnesota Vikings and the contract extension of Kirk Cousins. Plus, what are the Minnesota Twins doing right now? And of course, some Law & Order season 21 chat!
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Mar 11, 2022
EP 6 - Minnesota Sports Podcast Collaboration Show - Feat. LockedOn Wild, The Sota Pod, Minnesota Sports Chat, Judd'z Budz, Sound the Foghorn, MNCAA, & Brave the Wild
LockedOn Wild
The Sota Pod
Minnesota Sports Chat
Juddz Budz (The Sota Pod FEED)
Sound the Foghorn Podcast
MNCAA Podcast (The Sota Pod FEED)
Brave the Wild
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Mar 7, 2022
Edition #100: Minnesota Vikings, Gophers and MNUFC, oh my!
On this 100th edition of Minnesota Sports Chat, Daniel House, from Gophers Guru and Vikings Corner joins to preview NFL free agency and Gophers in the NFL Draft. Plus, Jonathan Harrison on the Minnesota United!
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Mar 4, 2022
EP 5 - Minnesota Sports Podcast Collaboration Show - Feat. LockedOn Wild, The Sota Pod, Minnesota Sports Chat, Judd'z Budz, Wild Takes, MNCAA, & Brave the Wild
Go around the state of Minnesota with featured content from many awesome local Minnesota pods!
Show Outline:
LockedOn Wild
The Sota Pod
Minnesota Sports Chat
Juddz Budz (The Sota Pod FEED)
Wild Takes (10k Takes production)
MNCAA Podcast (The Sota Pod FEED)
Brave the Wild
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Feb 28, 2022
Edition #99: Starter jackets, NBA Jam, Wayne's World and more 90's nostalgia
Join Ross and guest, Holly Roberts from myTalk107.1, as they look back into the wonderful world that was the 1990's. What was up with those Starter jackets? Remember NBA Jam? And sadly, there's no such thing as Stan Mikita's Donuts.
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Feb 24, 2022
EP 4 - Minnesota Sports Podcast Collaboration Show - Feat. LockedOn Wild, The Sota Pod, Minnesota Sports Chat, Juddz Budz, Sound the Foghorn, Wild Takes, MNCAA, & Brave the Wild
Show Outline:
01:20 LockedOn Wild
07:10 The Sota Pod
11:40 Minnesota Sports Chat
14:50 Juddz Budz (The Sota Pod FEED)
24:50 Sound the Foghorn
30:50 Wild Takes (10k Takes production)
36:50 MNCAA Podcast (The Sota Pod FEED)
51:00 Brave the Wild
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Feb 21, 2022
Edition #98: KSTP TV's Joe Schmit on Minnesota Sports and Silent Impact
Join host Ross Brendel and guest Joe Schmit from KSTP TV to talk Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Gophers, Minnesota Wild and Minnesota Timberwolves. Joe discusses the "Silent Impact" and the difference we can make in the lives of others on a daily basis.
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Feb 17, 2022
EP 3 - Minnesota Sports Podcast Collaboration Show - Feat. LockedOn Wild, The Sota Pod, Minnesota Sports Chat, Juddz Budz, MNCAA, & Brave the Wild
Show Outline:
01:10 LockedOn Wild
07:00 The Sota Pod
14:00 Minnesota Sports Chat
19:00 Juddz Budz (The Sota Pod FEED)
30:00 MNCAA Podcast (The Sota Pod FEED)
34:00 Brave the Wild Podcast
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Feb 14, 2022
Edition #97: Scenario in which the Minnesota Vikings win next year's Super Bowl
Daniel House from GophersGuru joined Ross to preview the Minnesota Vikings offseason and their path to winnining next year's Super Bowl. Plus, what to make of the Gophers at the Senior Bowl and what are we looking for the rest of the way, from the Minnesota Golden Gophers men's hoops squad?
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Feb 10, 2022
EP2 - Minnesota Sports Collaboration Show - Feat. Locked On Wild, The Sota Pod, Minnesota Sports Chat, Sound the Foghorn, Juddz Budz, MNCAA & Brave the Wild
Show Outline:
01:10 LockedOn Wild
06:40 The Sota Pod
16:00 Minnesota Sports Chat
21:10 Sound the Foghorn
28:30 Juddz Budz (The Sota Pod FEED)
23:37 The Call UP with Kid Jen (10k Takes)
36:00 MNCAA Podcast (The Sota Pod FEED)
42:50 Brave the Wild Podcast
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Feb 7, 2022
Edition #96: Darren "Doogie" Wolfson on the Vikings, Wolves and MLB Lockout
KSTP TV's Darren "Doogie" Wolfson joins Ross to talk Kirk Cousins and his future with the Minnesota Vikings. Plus, the Timberwolves are "big game hunting" this NBA trade deadline season! And just how long will the MLB lockout go on? Remember to rate and review on Apple and Spotify.
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Feb 3, 2022
EP 1 - Minnesota Sports Collaboration Show - Feat. LockedOn Wild, The Sota Pod, Juddz Budz, WildTakes/The CallUp, MNCAA, & Brave the Wild
01:10 LockedOn Wild
04:11 The Sota Pod
08:45 Minnesota Sports Chat
13:40 Juddz Budz (The Sota Pod FEED)
21:40 Wild Takes (10k Takes)
23:37 The Call UP with Kid Jen (10k Takes)
27:00 MNCAA Podcast (The Sota Pod FEED)
30:40 Brave the Wild Podcast
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Feb 1, 2022
Edition #95: Tim McNiff on the Vikings, Wolves and Wild
Ross' longtime friend and media mentor, Tim McNiff returns to talk all things Minnesota Vikings, Timberwolves and Wild! What can the new Vikings regime learn from the franchises past mistakes? Plus Tim takes another stab at 5 Phil'er Questions.
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Jan 26, 2022
Edition #94: Sheletta is funny! But is she the Vikings next coach?
What a special and VERY funny 94th edition of Minnesota Sports Chat! Local media mogul, Sheletta Brundidge, joined Ross to make her case to be the next Minnesota Vikings head football coach. Sheletta also dishes on her WCCO Radio colleagues, Chad Hartman and Henry Lake.
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Jan 23, 2022
Edition #93: Gopher men's hoops with Daniel House
The "Gophers Guru" himself, Daniel House joined Minnesota Sports Chat to talk a little Gopher men's basketball. Ben's boys continue to surprise! How are they doing it? Plus Ross and House have a little fun at the Green Bay Packers expense!
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Jan 17, 2022
Edition #92: What type of leadership do the Minnesota Vikings need?
Join Ross Brendel and Manny Hill for the 92nd edition of Minnesota Sports Chat as they unpack what's next for the Minnesota Vikings as they look for a Head Coach and General Manager. What type of leaders and leadership should the SKOL be looking for? PLUS, Manny takes another crack at 5 Phil'er Questions and he tries to ease Ross' Green Bay Packers, winning the Super Bowl anxiety.
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Jan 12, 2022
Edition #91: Judd Zulgad from SKOR North and Purple Daily on the Vikings
Judd Zulgad from SKOR North's Purple Daily (and much more) joined Ross to chat about the Minnesota Vikings search for a new General Manager and Head Coach. Why was now the right time for the SKOL to make major changes? What will next season look like? Plus Judd takes another stab at 5 Phil'er Questions and a little Gophers hockey talk too!
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Jan 5, 2022
Edition #90: Talking Vikings and Wolves with Chris Tubbs
Edition #90 of Minnesota Sports Chat features Chris Tubbs from WCCO Radio in the Twin Cities. Chris and Ross speculate on who the Vikings next head coach will be? Is a change at GM and QB also coming? Plus some Timberwolves optimism and 5 Phil'er Questions with Chris Tubbs.
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Dec 19, 2021
Edition #89: Guaranteed Rate Bowl preview and Gophers hoops talk
Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross to talk all things Gopher football and basketball. What can the Gophers expect from West Virginia in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl? How'd they do on the recruiting trail? And just how has the Gopher men's basketball team got off to such a hot start?
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Dec 16, 2021
Edition #88: Blue Bombers win the Grey Cup, Vikings and Bears preview
On edition #88 of Minnesota Sports Chat, Ross goes north of the border to Winnipeg, Canada for a little Grey Cup 108 review with Taylor Allen from the Winnipeg Free Press. Ross and Taylor also spend some time talking Vikings football and their general feelings toward the squad in 2021 as the NFL playoffs approach.
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Dec 5, 2021
Edition #87: Minnesota Gophers to the Guaranteed Rate Bowl; Minnesota Vikings to the Toilet Bowl
In edition #87 of Minnesota Sports Chat, Daniel House from Gophers Guru joins to breakdown the Minnesota Gophers bid the "historic" Guaranteed Rate Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona. Ross and Daniel also discuss another typical, and all to common, Minnesota Vikings clunker in Detroit against the Lions.
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Nov 30, 2021
Edition #86: All The Minnesota Timberwolves do is win! But the Vikings...
Edition #86 of Minnesota Sports Chat includes Mitchell Hansen from Zone Coverage on the Minnesota Timberwolves recent resurgence and their overall prospects for a strong 2021/2022 NBA season. Ross and Mitchell also discuss the Minnesota Lynx offseason agenda and another very "Minnesota Vikings like" loss this past Sunday to the 49ers.
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Nov 24, 2021
Edition #85: SKOR North's Phil Mackey on the Minnesota Vikings, Gophers and Twins
Phil Mackey from SKOR North's, Purple Daily and Mackey & Judd, joined Ross to talk about the Minnesota Vikings surge towards the playoffs! The two also talked Minnesota Gophers and Badgers this weekend from Huntington Bank Stadium and the Minnesota Twins "hot stove".
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Nov 16, 2021
Edition #84: Why does the Gophers passing offense stink? Plus, Minnesota United playoff preview
Join Ross Brendel and Daniel House, from Gophers Guru, as they discuss the Gophers dwindling chances at winning the Big Ten West, their ineffective passing game and often questionable in game decision making during the first segment of Minnesota Sports Chat. Segment two features, Jonathan Harrison, from the Minnesota United pre and post-match show on SKOR North. Can MNUFC find enough goals to go on a deep playoff run?
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Nov 9, 2021
Edition #83: What's wrong with the Timberwolves? Plus what happened to the Gophers?
If you follow Minnesota sports, you know, Scott Korzenowski. "Korzo" joined Ross on this 83rd edition of Minnesota Sports Chat to gripe about the Timberwolves, Vikings and Gophers. What's wrong with the Wolves? And, will the Gophers win the Big Ten West?
Segment two of the pod features podcast regular, Daniel House from Gophers Guru. "Housie" breaks down went wrong against the Illini. He also tells us how and why the Gophers can beat Iowa.
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Nov 2, 2021
Edition #82: Gophers win in Evanston and the Vikings lose to Dallas
Edition #82 of Minnesota Sports Chat features Daniel House from Gophers Guru and Vikings Corner as he joins Ross to talk Gophers football and the Vikings. Ross shares a fun story from tailgating in Evanston and House tells us what to expect from Illinois on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium. Plus, what's wrong with the Vikings offense?
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Oct 27, 2021
Edition #81: Can the Gophers win the Big Ten West? Will the Wolves make the playoffs?
Manny Hill joined Ross on the 81st edition of Minnesota Sports Chat to talk Vikings, Gophers, Wolves and Wild. Can the Gophers win the Big Ten West? Will the Timberwolves make the playoffs? Plus, what about those Wild and Vikings?
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Oct 20, 2021
Edition #80: Gophers football midseason review
On the 80th edition of Minnesota Sports Chat, Ross is joined by Daniel House from Gophers Guru and Jim Murphy to offer up a midseason review on the Gophers football team. The three also take a guess at who they think will appear in the National Championship game early in 2022.
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Oct 13, 2021
Edition #79: Gophers, Wild, Vikings and Chair-ity... Oh my!
On this 79th edition of Minnesota Sports Chat, Ross is joined by new friend of the pod, Alex Micheletti. The two talk Gophers and Wild hockey, plus a little Vikings too. Ross is also joined by a rep from the $5 Bits of Broken Chair Trophy, " Chair-ity" fundraiser. Chip in at brokenchairtrophy.com.
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Oct 6, 2021
Edition #78: Vikings, Gophers, Twins and Timberwolves talk
Manny Hill from Jazz88 and SKOR North joined Ross for some in depth Vikings and Gophers football discussion. Can the SKOL still make the playoffs? Are they a "good team"? The two also get into a little Twins and Timberwolves talk.
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Sep 29, 2021
Edition #77: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Judd Zulgad
The 77th edition of Minnesota Sports Chat includes a visit with Minnesota's 41st Governor, Tim Walz. Ross and the Governor talked team relationships on a governmental level, Mr. Walz and his love of Minnesota sports, and even his high school coaching days.
Judd Zulgad from SKOR North also joined to discuss the return of the original, Law & Order... Judd played "Minnesota Sports Prosecutor" to decide which teams in town need to be taken to "court" for their various wrong doings.
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Sep 28, 2021
Edition #76: Stephen Strom on the Vikings and Gophers
On this 76th edition of Minnesota Sports Chat, Ross is Joined by new friend Stephen Strom, from Strom Sports Show to talk Vikings and Gophers football. Do the SKOL face another must win on Sunday at US Bank Stadium? Is the Twin Cities media to hard on the Gophers? All that and more...
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