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Jim recaps the Vikings game. Defense gets much of the blame for the loss. Not having Blake Cashman is seriously hurting their run defense. Will they make a trade? Kwesi's recent draft(s) appears to be less than stellar. It didn't take Julius Randle long to have a big game. The Wild's start is remarkable.

Jim and Todd preview the Vikings-Rams game tonight. Is it a crossroads game for the Rams. Mike McCarthy catching strays from Jerry Jones.

Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves opener, they looked awful. The Wild are off to an unexpectedly good start. Would the Vikings make a trade before the deadline on Nov 5.

Jim and Todd talk about the Wolves season opener and expectations for the team. Will Julius Randle fit. Vikings injury report and how is Jim feeling about Sam Darnold's play of late.

Jim was in New York for Game 5 of the WNBA Finals and gives his perspective on Coach Reeve's rant after the game that has everyone talking. Jared Goff looks scary for the Lions.

Jim previews Lynx and Libert game 4 and updates Vikings injuries.

Jim talks about his column on the Vikings and the strength of the North Division. Injury updates on Risner, Hockenson and Jones. Does he see a contract extension for Kwesi and KOC soon. He gives the inside story on how the Herschel Walker trade went down, it was not what Todd thought.

Jim and Todd talk Lynx dropping game 2. Timberwolves vs Knicks got a little spicy afterward. NFC North is the best division in football, but the Lions took a major blow. Good win for the Gophers and Max Brosmer.

Jim breaks down the Lynx Game 1 victory over the New York Liberty. If the Gophers lose to UCLA, that does not diminish their win over USC. It's been 24 hours since the Pohlad's announced they're selling the Twins, any early candidates to buy?

Jim joined Todd after learning of the news about the Pohlad's putting the twins up for sale.

Jim and Todd preview the Wild season with opening night at The X tonight. Lynx open the WNBA Finals tonight in New York.

Jim breaks down the Lynx series win over the Sun and previews the series with New York for the WNBA Title. Vikings news.

Jim and Todd talk about the Jets firing their head coach two days after losing to the Vikings. Did Aaron Rodgers have something to do with it directly? The Packers suspended Romeo Doubs last Sunday. The Lynx take on a tough Connecticut team in a decisive game 5 tonight.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings. Jim says everything changed for them when Aaron Jones left the game. The defense continues to shine, but there are concerns, despite being 5-and-oh. Big win for the Gophers over USC. Game 5 for the Lynx on Tues.

Jim previews Game 3 for the Lynx vs Sun. Will the three new players for the Timberwolves play in tonight's preseason opener in LA vs the Lakers. Jim makes his Vikings prediction for their game in London. Can the Gophers beat USC on Saturday night.

How does Jim view the Wolves trade after a few days and it being finalized. Is there another trade coming. Vikings travel to London, Jim has made the trip, how do the Vikings usually handle it.

Jim and Todd talk Lynx win. Timberwolves still finalizing Towns trade. Expectations for the Wild. Twins find a scapegoat. Tigers and Royals both win in American League Playoffs.

Jim and Todd preview Game 2 of the Lynx vs Sun playoff series. How did the the Timberwolves players react to the news of the Kat trade? Pete Rose has died, would Jim vote for him in the HOF?

Jim and Todd break down the Vikings win. Jim isn't concerned about the 2nd half and says the "big picture" couldn't look much better. Karl-Anthony Towns traded, Jim breaks it down from the Wolves perspective.

Twins collapse is about to be complete. Jim is heading for Lambeau Field for about the 40th time in his professional career. He thinks the Vikings come out with a win.

Jim breaks down the Lynx playoff series win over Phoenix and previews the semifinal match-up with Connecticut. The Twins beat the Marlins but it's likely too little too late. Is it still "Yeah but..." with Sam Darnold.

Jim agrees with his colleague Patrick at the Strib. If the Twins miss the playoffs, it will be their worst collapse in franchise history. game 2 for the Lynx vs Phoenix tonight, Jim thinks the Lynx need to win it and end the series. Some Vegas websites have PJ Fleck as the coach with the fourth best odds of being fired, Does Jim agree?

Jim and Todd talk Vikings win. Jim believes as of today, the Vikings are the best team in football. He says playing without several starters and still dominate two good teams and go to 3-0, has been impressive. Everything hinges on Darnold's MRI today, which came out after this podcast was recorded.

Jim and Todd talk Twins. Jim believes the Twins hitters are "choking." Lynx ready for the playoffs starting Sunday. Gophers and Iowa. Vikings and Texans.

JP Cola sits in for Todd Bergeth. JP and Jim Souhan talk about the Twins, Vikings, and Lynx.

Mike Grimm, Voice of the Golden Gophers, sits in for Jim and talks with Todd about the Twins and their chances to make the playoffs. His take on Sam Darnold and the Vikings.

Jim and Todd talk Twins. Jim believes Monday night was the worst loss of the season. Vikings injury update, Todd gives a fun stat for Vikings fans to Jim. Houston will be tough with CJ Stroud at QB.

Jim talks about the Vikings game. The play of the defense and DC Brian Flores impact. Darnold looked good with one mistake and a a key throw late.

Jim and Todd talk Twins. Lewis breaking out of slump perhaps. Griffin Jax might be the Twins best player, not just pitcher, this season. Vikings injury news. Will the Packers have Jordan Love this week?

Jim and Todd talk Twins win over Angels. Royce Lewis slumping. Another dominant win for the Lynx. Napheesa Collier was not expected to be an MVP caliber player when she was drafted. How good is Brock Purdy and should the Niners give him a massive extension after the season.

Jim was in New York covering the Vikings game vs the Giants. Sam Darnold looked good, let's see it from him longer term. New defensive players made an impact. Rocco pulled the "unprofessional card," you only get to use that a limited number of times, and it better work.

Jim talks about his column on tonight's Lynx with Napheesa Collier at Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark game. It's hard to talk about the Twins without talking about injured star players, another setback for Buxton. Jim likes the Vikings to beat the Giants.

Jim and Todd preview the upcoming NFL season. How do the Chiefs keep winning with an expensive QB. Will the Lions regress, Todd hopes so, what does Jim think. The Twins look tired and are thin, can they hang on.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings game vs the Giants, no pushover game for them. What is best case and worst case scenario for Sam Darnold for the 2025 season? David Festa looked good for the Twins. Men's tennis will finally have an American in a Grand Slam Final at The US Open.

Jim talks about his column today and it deals with Mike Zimmer's interview with The Star-Trib's Mark Craig. He blames everyone but himself for his firing by the Vikings.

Jim and Todd talk Gophers football loss, just a bad game says Jim. Twins playoff position is not guaranteed. Their starting pitching has actually been very good. Lynx vs Dallas and doing fine without drafting Angel Reese.

Jim and Todd talk Twins recent losing ways. Vikings switch out third string QB's, how come? Lynx are rolling.

Jim and Todd talk about another Twins loss. Eddie Julien hasn't been very good this year. Who was the worst Vikings draft pick in history, Lewis Cine or Demetrius Underwood?

Jim and Todd talk about Bailey Ober's bad outing. Byron Buxton going on rehab assignment with Saints. Vikings roster news, Hockenson out for four weeks at least. FedEx Cup Playoffs, why doesn't Scheffler play well?

Jim and Todd talk Twins mistakes, but still in good shape for the post season. Big weekend for the Lynx. Vikings roster cuts coming, who might not be with them come Wednesday morning?

Jim previews a big weekend for women's basketball in the state. Will tomorrow's preseason game decide who the Vikings keep as their "development" QB? The Twins will face Sonny Gray and the Cardinals this weekend, Jim says don't fret about not signing Sonny Gray, he was destined for St. Louis long ago.

JP Cola was in for Todd Bergeth. JP talked to Jim Souhan about Minnesota Sports.

Jim and Todd talk Flores press conference. Twins blow another lead. Trevor Plouffe is a better broadcaster than he was a player according to Jim. Big week for the Lynx.

Jim and Todd talk about the Tua Tagovailoa interview that ripped Vikings DC Brian Flores. Twins lose to the Padres, a team in a smaller market but are much bigger spenders, how come? What if pro golf had podiums like the Olympics and awarded medals?

Jim and Todd talk US Amateur at Hazeltine. PGA Tour in the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Twins and Vikings news.

Jim and Todd talk twins win over the Rangers. Bullpen looked great and Ober hung in there. The Timberwolves have arrived on the national scene.

Jim gives some possibilities at QB that are being speculated on coming to the Vikings with the JJ McCarthy injury news. Twins face a tough leftie for KC, but would it have been better with Buxton and Correa in the lineup.

JJ McCarthy injury clears the decks for Sam Darnold. Twins get good news on Buxton's hip.

Jim and Todd talk about the Twins win but Buxton leaves with an injury. JJ McCarthy injury update and position battles. Will the Vikings sign CB Stephon Gilmore? Lynx season restarts this week.

Jim recaps the Olympics. JJ McCarthy debut for the Vikings was good, but not perfect. Twins lose an opportunity vs Cleveland.