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StribSports Daily Delivery

Keep informed about sports news and trends in Minnesota, and laugh along the way, with Michael Rand and other Star Tribune writers and special guests each weekday morning.

Episodes

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

November 26, 2025 • 36 mins
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: Histo...
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J.J. McCarthy struggled. Now he's in concussion protocol. Is it Max Brosmer's time?

November 25, 2025 • 53 mins
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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Patrick Reusse on the Vikings reaching new lows and a tough turkey conversation

November 24, 2025 • 29 mins
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.
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The J.J. McCarthy paradox and three most disappointing Vikings with Judd Zulgad

November 21, 2025 • 42 mins
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 t...
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Here's what we know about the Twins + Wild encouragement and McCarthy-isms

November 20, 2025 • 34 mins
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.
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Gophers football, Minnesota United and another local pro sports team?

November 19, 2025 • 35 mins
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 sch...
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J.J. McCarthy's biggest flaw; KOC diagnoses Vikings' problem; Wolves feast on bad teams

November 18, 2025 • 48 mins
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.
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Patrick Reusse on J.J. McCarthy, Gophers football and more

November 17, 2025 • 31 mins
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.
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Special Delivery: The game where J.J. McCarthy started losing the optimists

November 16, 2025 • 19 mins
Michael Rand breaks down the Vikings' 19-17 loss to the Bears.
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Twins offseason primer: Payroll, a new manager and ... a Byron Buxton trade?

November 14, 2025 • 51 mins
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 ...
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Jon Krawczynski goes deep on the Wolves + Vikings season at a crossroads

November 13, 2025 • 40 mins
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?
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La Velle E. Neal III on J.J. McCarthy's low marks and how we see the NFC North

November 12, 2025 • 34 mins
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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Vikings film review shows how shaky J.J. McCarthy was on Sunday

November 11, 2025 • 50 mins
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?
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Patrick Reusse on the stumbling Vikings + all the good from Minnesota sports

November 10, 2025 • 36 mins
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?
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A conversation with former NBA player Randy Livingston about problem gambling

November 7, 2025 • 34 mins
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.
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J.J. McCarthy's authentic wolf; La Velle E. Neal III on the Twins' plan

November 6, 2025 • 39 mins
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.
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Derek Shelton's vision for Twins, Randy Johnson on Gophers football, no Kirk Cousins

November 5, 2025 • 30 mins
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.
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Vikings film review shows a whole new team; A great start to the Niko Medved era

November 4, 2025 • 51 mins
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.
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Patrick Reusse on the Vikings and a 180 degree turn for Minnesota sports

November 3, 2025 • 42 mins
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.
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SPECIAL DELIVERY: J.J. McCarthy leads Vikings to a crucial victory in Detroit

November 2, 2025 • 16 mins
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