Mackey & Judd -- a Minnesota Sports Podcast
Judd Zulgad is a former Minnesota Vikings beat writer, lifetime beer connoisseur and part-time sports conspiracy theorist. Phil Mackey is a former Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings beat writer, full-time professional wrestling geek and unofficial ambassador for robot umpires. Executive Producer Declan Goff -- often-mustached -- has suffered through 30 years of Minnesota sports failures. Find them all across the SKOR North network of podcasts talking all things Minnesota sports (Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Gophers, Minnesota Lynx). Part of the SKOR North network.
Episodes
The Minnesota Gophers beat New Mexico in the 2025 Rate Bowl by a final of 20-17. P.J. Fleck is now 7-0 in bowl games at the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Gophers finish the season with at least 8 wins for the fourth time in five years. The Minnesota Gophers were led offensively by Jalen Smith who had 6 catches for 64 yards with two great TD receptions. In postgame, star defensive lineman Anthony Smith announced...
Minnesota Timberwolves and Devner Nuggets throw haymakers on Christmas Day; Timberwolves struggle to keep up at the end against Denver; More insight on Kevin Garnett’s return to the Timberwolves and more feedback on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, and Dex.
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Judd and AJ gather for a Boxing Day discussion about Quinn Hughes now 6 games into his Minnesota Wild tenure. Is he fully integrated yet or will it take more time? What will things look like once he builds more chemistry with teammates? Is there a case to put Brock Faber on top power play unit with him? Plus more!
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Judd, Jessi, and AJ discuss the potential of the Minnesota Wild trading for Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly and if he'd be worth the price tag. What did he show in the game against Minnesota on Tuesday? Is the price something Bill Guerin would pay? Plus talk on special teams, the Wild's upcoming road trip, and more!
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The Minnesota Gophers will look to move to 7-0 under P.J. Fleck in bowl games on Friday when they take on the New Mexico Lobos in the Rate Bowl. Who will win the game and why? What matchups favor the Minnesota Gophers and what matchups are a cause for concern? Thor Nystrom and Ross Brendel preview the game, look at Gophers in the pros and provide some thoughts on the college football playoff.
1:30 – Thor says the wrong...
Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy is OUT for the Lions game with a hairline fracture on his hand; When did the injury happen to the Vikings QB; Vikings turn to Max Brosmer as the starting quarterback and more on Purple Daily with Doogie!
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Minnesota Vikings have ZERO Pro Bowlers for 2025 season; Why this disappointing for the Vikings; Plus statements on the Minnesota Twins fan base being miserable and more on a Statements edition of Mackey & Judd.
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Reusse , aka Mr. Puck, starts out by talking hockey, but then gets into what has happened with J.J. McCarthy in a season that was once filled with expectations.
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NHL Network's E.J. Hradek joins the show to discuss the upcoming World Junior Championships in Minnesota where he'll be commentating USA's run of games. Hradek discusses the expectations for USA who are looking for a 3rd straight gold, players to watch, and much more!
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Minnesota Timberwolves get the FULL experience this weekend; Timberwolves beat the Thunder but play with their food against the Bucks; Chris Finch sparks the Timberwolves with his ejection in the win over OKC; Why Anthony Edwards is more fun to root for than SGA; Favorite and least favorite Timberwolves things and more on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, and Dex.
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Judd and AJ discuss the Wild's loss on Sunday to the Avalanche and decide how much stock should actually be put into the loss. What would a playoff matchup between the teams look like right now? How would John Hynes need to adapt and cater to Colorado's style? Plus more on the latest JHS!
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Judd and AJ go live after the Wild's 5-2 win over the Oilers to continues their win streak. They discuss the play and overall construction of the team, dish out praise to specific players, talk about Quinn Hughes' continuing impact on the club, and their preferred trade targets for Bull Guerin!
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...Mackey and Judd dive into your Feedback Friday comments and questions! Including excitement about Kevin Garnett rejoining the Minnesota Timberwolves organization -- how can he best help? Plus, is Terrence Shannon, Jr. a lost cause? And more Giannis trade speculation!
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Judd and AJ discuss the Wild's win over Columbus last night in which they were missing multiple everyday players and pulled out a victory. Praise for the 2nd line, the AHL call ups, and John Hynes' coaching on the latest episode of JHS!
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Minnesota Vikings QB speculation for 2026 season; Will the Vikings commit to JJ McCarthy in 2026; Potential other options for the Vikings involving Tua Tagovailoa, Mac Jones or Justin Herbert; Plus other Vikings news and more on Purple Daily with Doogie!
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Kevin Garnett is BACK with the Minnesota Timberwolves; Why the Timberwolves finally get it right with it’s most important player; Plus, a hottest Timberwolves take on Bones Hyland and more Timberwolves news on Flagrant Howls with Mackey, Judd, and Dex.
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Minnesota Twins ownership has changed from one Pohlad to another in Tom Pohlad now running the team; Why the Twins owners want to fix fan perception; Should the Twins have marketed their relationship with Craig Leipold in a better way; Why the Twins decisions are self-reflecting and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.
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In honor of the Minnesota Gophers appearance in this years Rate Bowl, Ross Brendel and Manny Hill rate their belief in P.J. Fleck, Niko Medved and Bob Motzko in leading their respective programs. The boys also take a look at the Minnesota Gophers basketball team as they near conference play and provide their thoughts on the upcoming Rate Bowl.
2:06 – The boys rate Minnesota’s P.J. Fleck, Niko Medved and Bob Motzko.
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Judd and AJ regroup and discuss the Minnesota Wild's win on Tuesday over the Capitals and highlight the play of Vladimir Tarasenko. Is that type of performance sustainable? Danila Yurov continues to impress, Quinn Hughes and Brock Faber step up in a big way after an early injury to Daemon Hunt, plus more on the latest JHS!
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Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano joins Judd and AJ to talk about his experience representing the USA on the international stage, how the World Juniors has changed over the years, the growth of hockey in the United States, and much more!
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