Mackey & Judd -- a Minnesota Sports Podcast

Judd and AJ talk about the news that Filip Gustavsson has lost the starting goalie job for Sweden at the Olympics and potentially won't dress for the game against Latvia. Does this change the Minnesota Wild's path after the Olympics in potentially trading Jesper Wallstedt? Should they reconsider moving the young goalie? Who's the better team, Canada Men's or USA Women's? Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Big Ten has circulated an internal document that supports a 24-team college football playoff format. When is enough enough when it comes to the number of teams in the CFP? What would expansion mean for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Big Ten? Manny and Ross discuss. The Minnesota Gophers women’s basketball team is a near lock for the NCAA tournament while the men continue to limp to the finish line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the first full squad workout at Minnesota Twins spring training! Dex is live from Fort Myers with an unfortunate update on Twins ace Pablo Lopez; Twins owner Tom Pohlad continues to set a different tone; Plus, other Twins updates at spring training and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey and Judd discuss Anthony Edwards winning the NBA All-Star Game MVP award and what it means. When will the Minnesota Timberwolves win a championship? The boys project out into fantasy land to answer the question... Plus, thoughts on the new All-Star format? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd, Jessi, and AJ go live to react to USA beating Germany to finish undefeated in the prelims and take the top spot in Group C at the Milan Cortina Olympics. How does this set up for the knockout stage? Is there any concern about not grabbing the easiest road to gold? Plus discussions about the play of individuals, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Minnesota Viking and Pro Football Hall of Famer John Randle joined Ross Brendel from the 2026 North American Banking Company Minnesota Golf Show! John discussed a variety of topics including which Minnesota Vikings belong in the Hall of Fame, what makes a Pro Football Hall of Famer, the best NFL trash talkers and more. Ross is also joined by Austin Hansen to discuss the KPMG Women's PGA Championship coming to Hazeltine National Golf Club in June and members of The First Tee to discuss the amazing work they are doing in Minneapolis and St. Paul. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings legend John Randle joins Purple Daily from North American Banking Company Minnesota Golf Show! The NFL Hall of Famer discusses what the Vikings need from JJ McCarthy, building a Super bowl team and more; Plus, Mackey, Judd, and Dex discusses the latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle is going through it; Why Ayo Dosumnu has injected life into the Timberwolves; What happens when Mike Conley returns to the Timberwolves; Plus other Timberwolves feedback on Flagrant Howls!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ discuss the recent Olympic games and Sweden's loss to Finald in what some would say was another tough game for Filip Gustavsson. Reason to worry or just a small blip in international play? USA handled Latvia and looks ahead to Denmark, plus a look around the rest of the games!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are Minnesota Vikings a legitimate fit for Kyler Murray; What other fits make sense for the Vikings; Will Vikings QB JJ McCarthy have competition or is he still the clear-cut starter; Plus, the latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily with Doogie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The OG edition of Write That Down is over! We go through the last accountability session of Write That Down and take a look at some of the oldest predictions and why we're moving on from this segment and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are the projection sites saying about the Minnesota Twins; Analytics sites saying the Twins aren’t as bad as perception thinks they are; Taking a look at betting markets have the Twins at; Plus a Random Twin of the Week on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NDSU Bison Football moving to the Mountain West; Why Gophers-Bison would be awesome but won’t happen; Who is the next Hall of Fame starting pitcher after Kershaw, Verlander, and Scherzer get in; Plus, Twins report to spring training and more on Reusse Unchained. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves hottest takes starting with Ayo Dosumnu; Projecting the Timberwolves starting lineup for next season; Why the Timberwolves bench problems are solved; Is Chris Finch still the right head coach for the Timberwolves in the long run and more on Flagrant Howls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd, Jessi, and AJ talk about where their expectations are for the men's USA hockey team at the Olympic games and any concerns they might have about the team's quest for the gold medal. There are very different approaches being taken between USA and Canada's men's hockey teams, plus the USA women's team has dominated pay in their preliminary round matchups.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did Giannis use the Minnesota Timberwolves; Giannis announcing his role as a sharholder into Kalshi is bizarre; The Olympics is the ultimate sports watching experience; The problems with cable vs. streaming; The Super Bowl MVP voters are cowards and more on Write That Down.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are Minnesota Timberwolves BACK after a beatdown over the Hawks; Is Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch safe; Timberwolves patth to avoid the play-in series; Timberwolves finally getting a glimpse of Ayo Dosunmu; The timeline for Mike Conley’s return to the Timberwolves and more Timberwolves news with Doogie on Flagrant Howls.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse weighs in on a mercurial Timberwolves that got a much-needed win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. Also, now that North Dakota State's football team is moving to FBS, Patrick wants to see the Gophers play them on a yearly basis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves problems are spilling out off the court; Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch and Rudy Gobert are making potentially damaging comments; Could the Timberwolves make a head coaching change; Plus, other Timberwolves takeaways as they near the All-Star Break and more onf Flagrant Howls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ preview discuss the projected lines for USA's men's hockey team ahead of their games in Milan. Where do Matt Boldy, Quinn Hughes, and Brock Faber slot in? Will this team design work in an IIHF tournament? Biggest roster concerns, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Gophers head football coach P.J. Fleck will have a brand-new amended contract later this week that will increase bonus potential and retention bonuses along with the introduction of a new “management bonus.” Ross Brendel and Manny Hill discuss the amended contract and why it does or does not matter. The Minnesota Gophers men’s basketball team picked up a BIG win this week over #10 Michigan State. Will the Gophers build upon that win and finish the season strong? Finally, will the University of Minnesota ever stop kicking the can down the road on Williams Arena and potential arena updates and upgrades? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves delay the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes; Timberwolves add some bench depth including bringing back Mike Conely; Super Bowl preview and more with Reuse!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves bringing back Mike Conley; How does the Timberwolves rotation look after the addition of Ayo Dosunmu and Conley’s return; Timberwolves fallout from the NBA Trade Deadline; Plus other Timberwolves feedback on Flagrant Howls and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Trade Deadline recap; Timberwolves add Ayo Dosunmu to their bench; Giannis Antetokounmpo stays put in Milwaukee now; Do the Timberwolves have enough for another lengthy playoff run; Plus other Timberwolves talkers and more on Flagrant Howls with Doogie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Which Minnesota Twins players have the MOST to prove in 2026; Dex has a list of 4 Twins players; Which Twins player emerges in the Twins bullpen; Plus, a Random Twin of the Week and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BREAKING: Minnesota Timberwolves acquire Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips; The Timberwolves send out Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, and four first-round picks; Does this take the Timberwolves out of the Giannis sweepstakes? What else is percolating for the Timberwolves on trade deadline day, and more on Flagrant Howls! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ discuss the Wild's win over Nashville ahead of the Olympic break and share their thoughts on the game. Is the lack of regulation finishes a concern for the club? Matt Boldy continues to ascend towards superstar status after a 3-goal night. What do the Wild need to add and does it make more sense to wait? Plus more on the latest JHS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Latest Minnesota Timberwolves NBA trade deadline news; Looking back Mike Conley's impact on the Timberwolves; Could Conley return to the Timberwolves; Plus, the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo's impact and more deadline news on Flagrant Howls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s the FINAL Minnesota sports preidctions on the og edition of Write That Down; Mackey, Judd, and Dex make predictions on the Super Bowl, Minnesota Vikings, Twins, and more on Write That Down.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd, Jessi, and AJ talk about the chance that Bill Guerin has inquired on the trade price of Jack Hughes and if that move is something the show would be a fan of. If not Hughes, the price of Robert Thomas is high but is it worth the price to get him? Plus the show chats about the latest Netflix documentary regarding the 1980 USA hockey team and how that production pulled back the curtain even more on the legendary gold medal winning group.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Minnesota Vikings can’t find playoff stability; Is it just owners being too reactionary or lack of quarterback stability; Lindsey Vonn suffers another ill-timed injury; Local RSNs take another hit; Plus another look at what random baseball card did Dex get this week and more takes on Mackey & Judd.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should Minnesota Timberwolves be all-in on Giannis Antetokounmpo; Latest Timberwolves trade deadline plans and path to acquire Giannis; Is James Harden on the Timberwolves radar; Plus more trade ideas for the Timberwovles and more on Flagrant Howls with Doogie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse draws his line in the sand over why trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo would be terrible move for the Minnesota Timberwolves, discussion about sports broadcasting in the state and how some people may have to adapt as time passes, and more on the latest Unchained!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ go live to react to the Wild's 4-3 win over Montreal and discuss the play of Quinn Hughes and Kirill Kaprizov, the Olympic break nearly being upon the league, trade options for the Wild, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves are all in on Giannis Antetokounmpo, per Brian Windhorst of ESPN; Will the Timberwolves have to dangle Jaden McDaniels in the trade; Favorite and least favorite things with the Timberwolves and more Timberwolves news on Flagrant Howls.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ discuss the Wild's big win over the Oilers on Saturday, chat about the dominant performance of Quinn Hughes, whether or not he could extend in Minnesota, and talk about the red hot power play. Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Minnesota Gophers officially know when and where they will play their opponents in the 2026 football season. Will their Minnesota Gophers improve upon last season 7-5 regular season? The Gophers men’s hoops squad enters the back half of their regular season schedule today. What does success look like the rest of the season? Finally, do fans really want to move on from Bob Motzko as the Gopher men’s hockey head coach? That seems very kneejerk to Ross and Manny. 3:15 – Looking at the Minnesota Gophers 2026 football schedule20:41 – 10 games left for Gophers men’s hoops. What does success look like the rest of the way? 28:03 – Time to move on from Bob Motzko? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why did the Minnesota Twins part with Derek Falvey so abruptly; Twins ownership is clearly running things differently under Tom Pohlad; Can Jeremy Zoll run the Twins baseball operations; Plus other Twins news and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey and Judd dive into the latest high-level reporting on Giannis potentially wanting to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. Should the Timberwolves go through with this groundbreaking trade? Or would it be a shortsighted diversion from their current path? Should they trade Jaden McDaniels?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MAJOR breaking Minnesota Twins news! Derek Falvey OUT as head of baseball and business operations. Mackey, Judd, Declan, Doogie and Reusse all give their thoughts on a franchise-shaking six-month stretch for the Twins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ discuss the Wild's win over Calgary and how despite the lackluster play, the team continues to find ways to win. Quinn Hughes looks like a star and has some quirks, Filip Gustavsson was great in net, and a recap of the home stand! Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Twins targets in free agency! Starting with 3 guys who could help the Twins bullpen; A few more position players to help the Twins lineup; Twins part with Edouard Julien; Plus a random Twin of the Week and more on the SKOR North Twins Show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd, Jessi, and AJ discuss Elliotte Friedman's reports about a potential trade involving Jesper Wallstedt that could land the Wild a very notable forward. AJ shares his theory for the mystery player in question and what it may take to have it happen, Judd and Jessi share if they think it's realistic at all and how valuable Wallstedt is to the team as is. Is there more of a case to not trade him?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey and Judd walk through a possible 4-team trade that sends Giannis to the Minnesota Timberwolves and several assets to the Milwaukee Bucks! How likely is it, now that Giannis has asked for a trade, that Tim Connelly will make a call? Plus, Mike Conley's drought continues to get worse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Minnesota Vikings are all over this year’s Super Bowl; Will former Vikings coordinator Klint Kubiak lead the Raiders; Plus latest news in the NFL, Wild and more on Reusse Unchained.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings offseason predictions involving JJ McCarthy, NFL Draft and more; Plus predictions in the Super Bowl and more on Write That Down! Plus, updates from the Senior Bowl and a mock draft update!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ go live following the Wild's shootout win over Chicago to discuss the comeback, the play of Jesper Wallstedt, and much more! What does this win say about the team? Who should be their 1C for the time being? And more on the latest JHS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer continues to catch strays; Twins prospects rankings are coming out; Dex has a problem with baseball cards; Judd has a ranking of the best football analysts and more takes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings offensive line coaching options starting with Keith Carter and Frank Smith in the mix; Will the Vikings bring in an outside hire for their offense; Plus other Vikings roster updates and more on Purple Daily!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse has thoughts on Sam Darnold going to the Super Bowl and how the Seattle Seahawks have again found success. Also, how long will Joe Ryan be around after agreeing to a new contract.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.