Mackey & Judd -- a Minnesota Sports Podcast

Mackey & Judd open with Buster Olney calling the 2020 MLB season fragile; (09:00) Bet your Life: Will sports resume this season?; (23:00) Quarantine discoveries from over the weekend; (33:30) Random season recall on the 1999 Minnesota Twins; (52:27) Old Tweets Exposed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick gives his thoughts on the Twins' decision to remove the Calvin Griffith statue from the Target Field plaza, gives some insight into how the decision was made and recalls how people felt in 1978 when Griffith made his comments. Reusse also discusses his time covering Griffith, gives his thanks for Title IX and hits on a variety of topics, as only Patrick can. If you are a Twins fan this is a must listen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd open the show with the Twins decision to remove former owner Calvin Griffith statue at Target Field; (22:03) Action Movie Rewind: Road House; (01:04:30) Wrap with Reusse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Purple Daily, Mackey & Judd try to figure out if the Vikings are the best sports franchise of the four major sports leagues in North America to not win a championship.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wild defenseman Matt Dumba joined Judd and Declan to discuss the fundraiser he launched for the Lake Street Council in Minneapolis, George Floyd’s death, the Hockey Diversity Alliance he launched, racism in the NHL and his thoughts on the NHL's return to play plan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd open with the MLB and MLBPA proposals; (11:00) Implementing the universal DH for both leagues; (15:00) Is expanded playoffs a good idea?; (29:43) A Scoop with Doogie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd open the show with Dr. Anthony Fauci’s take on the MLB starting their season; (08:00) What will the 2021 Twins look like?; (31:51) Write That Down; (48:52) Wrap with Reusse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey and Declan recap WrestleMania IX from 1993, which was one of the worst Mania's in WWE history. The guys picks through their favorite and least favorite matches, the moment that stole the show and where does the Mania rank among others?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is the MLB at an all-time low? Mackey & Judd try to put together what’s next for baseball after Rob Manfred's comments about the 2020 MLB season being in jeopardy; (33:10) Minnesota Sports Rewind on the 1992 Twins; (01:05:40) Wrap with Reusse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick spent the weekend attending town team baseball and has a question for Gov. Tim Walz. Patrick also has observations about Major League Baseball, commissioner Rob Manfred and the state of the game. Oh, and as far as covering games with postgame Zoom press conferences, let's just say Reusse isn't very excited about this possibility. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd open with their takeaways from the Long Gone Summer documentary on the 1998 home run chase between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa; (33:00) The latest news on the MLB season possibly being just a 50-game season; (44:37) Quarantine discoveries; (57:00) And random season recall on the 1997-97 Timberwolves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd open the show with Mike Zimmer addressing his players for the first time in the wake of George Floyd’s death; (20:21) Action Movie Rewind Friday: Wanted!; (58:20) Wrap with Reusse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the Twins taking another big bat in the first round of the 2020 draft, Judd and Declan try to figure out which Twins prospect is the most expendable in a trade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey opens the show with an innovative idea for the NBA; (16:30) Scott Forbes, hitting coach from the University of North Carolina joins to talk about Twins first-round pick Aaron Sabato; (33:00) And a Scoop with Doogie!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan go over key questions the Wild need to figure out off the ice; (2:30) If the Salary cap stays flat or goes down, what does that mean for Alex Galchenyuk?; (09:00) If you can only afford Galchenyuk or Mikko Koivu, who do you take?; (14:30) What happens with Jonas Brodin; (21:00) Judd walks back his take that Zach Parise will be traded from last week’s episode; (24:20) And does this change how the Wild should approach the Expansion Draft with Seattle entering the league.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd open with a cliche Mount Rushmore of the best (and worst) Twins first-round picks in franchise history; (27:45) Write That Down!; (49:00) Wrap with Reusse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey and Declan breakdown WrestleMania VIII! Our favorite parts and storylines; Which match stole the show? And notes and facts we didn’t know about the card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Dalvin Cook holding out, Mackey & Judd try to figure out if the Vikings running back played his hand too early; (22:40) Minnesota Sports Rewind on the Joe Mauer draft; (01:00:00) Wrap with Reusse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan host an impromptu episode of Purple Daily on the heels of Adam Schefter's report that Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will not report to training camp until he receives 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.

Mackey & Judd open the show with the latest plan for the MLB to start the 2020 campaign with a 76-game season; (23:50) Is Roger Goodell a fraud?; (41:00) Random Season Recall!; (55:10) Old Tweets Exposed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s an Action Movie Rewind Friday! This week’s edition is Rocky IV; (55:44) Wrap with Reusse on baseball’s latest plan for just a 48-game regular season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd open the show with Eric Kendricks comments on what we need to do better as a society; (09:00) Saints’ quarterback Drew Brees' tone-deaf comments; (22:00) We Call You on Declan’s brother Liam, who’s a veteran of the United States Air Force and states his take on what the United States flag means to him; (33:10) A scoop with Doogie; (43:00) And finally what’s our thoughts on sports coming back?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the Mackey & Judd After Show, Judd and Declan review the latest proposed plans by the MLB owners to play a 50-game season and why Declan is all on board with the plan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd open with why we didn’t have a show on Tuesday, June 2; (12:00) Rating leagues, teams and organizations press release statements regarding racism in America; (32:10) Write That Down!; (47:30) Declan has a confession to make; (53:00) Wrap with Reusse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd asks Declan six key questions about the future of the Wild. 1. Is Dean Evason “the guy?” 2. Was Matt Dumba’s poor 2019-20 season a fluke or reality? 3. Can Devan Dubnyk be your No. 1 goalie in 2020-21? 4. Is Kevin Fiala a superstar breaking out or was he just on a tear? 5. Does Mikko Koivu get a decent send off? 6. Does Zach Parise up his trade value?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Depue and Judd Zulgad react to the MLB's latest plan to start a 2020 season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd open Monday, June 1, with the latest unrest in the Twin Cities after a weekend of protesting in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death; (29:30) John Thomas, who is the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Vice President of Community Engagement joins the show to give listeners his perspective; (01:07:00) An eyewitness account from Dan Brink who was on the 35-W bridge when the tanker truck came through a group of peaceful protesters; (01:28:00) And finally Mackey & Judd go over the treatment of the media over the course of the protests. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Thomas, who is the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Vice President of Community Engagement joins the show to give listeners his perspective of what's been transpiring in the Twin Cities over the last week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd open the show with another night of protests and riots in Minneapolis. Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders joins the show to give his thoughts on the situation; (29:45) Action Movie Rewind on Rambo III; (01:03:00) Wrap with Reusse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd asks Declan if he has only one option to bring the NHL or MLB back for the summer of 2020, which one would you choose?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd kick off the show with the protests, looting and anarchy in Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd; (34:00) A scoop with Doogie and (44:00) Max Scherzer’s tweet about baseball’s greedy owners: (55:00) And the debut of a new segment of Old Tweets Exposed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan recap the NHL’s return to play plan and why the Wild drawing the Canucks is an ideal matchup. Are formats going to be adopted in future NHL seasons? And Judd’s Hot take on why he doesn’t want these games or the return to play to happen at all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd open the show with senior hockey analyst from ESPN Greg Wyshynski to breakdown the NHL’s announcement of their return to play; (28:00) Write That Down!; (57:00) Wrap with Reusse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd open the show with Twins president Dave St. Peter on the current plans to resume the MLB season; (15:00) Our review of The Match with Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson; (40:00) Random season recall on the 2005 Gopher football team; (57:00) Wrap with Reusse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode of Mackey & Judd, we throw it back to the debut episode of the show from 2014!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd open the show with the NFL reporting they’re kicking around the idea of a 4th-and-15 instead of the traditional onside kick, which is the exact idea Mackey had five years ago!; (14:00) Debuting our new segment: We Call You with Chancey in Fargo; (33:00) Action Movie Rewind of Speed; (01:18:00) Wrap with Reusse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan host a quick after show conversation on which men's and women's local team has the best chance of being the next dynasty in the 2020 decade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd open the show with Minnesotans being split on the decisions of the state of Minnesota deciding to open the state back up; (23:42) Should Scottie Pippen be upset about his perception in The Last Dance?; (36:20) A Scoop with Doogie!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and Declan open the show with the latest 24-team proposal to resume the NHL season; (7:37) Wild general manager Bill Guerin joins the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s Mackey’s birthday! So Mackey & Judd open the show with Mackey feeling older but then they transition to the Cliche Mount Rushmore of talker of the week; (6:00) Who are the four people who are most to blame for Kevin Garnett’s departure from Minnesota; (12:00) Who are the four Minnesota coaches who got screwed; (30:08) Write That Down!; (47:20) Wrap with Reusse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the after show, Declan explains to Judd his irrational hatred of athletes, coaches and analysts from his youth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd tie in the Last Dance and Michael Jordan to Kevin Garnett’s time in Minnesota and Mackey sounds off; (20:00) Judd, Mackey and Declan each do an alternate reality of ways to keep Kevin Garnett in Minnesota; (43:00) Wrap with Reusse!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey and Declan recap WrestleMania VII. Our favorite takeaways, the times wrestling made us cry, Undertaker’s debut, the main event of Hulk Hogan vs. Sargent Slaughter, wtf was up with the blindfold match? And our Stone Clod Stunner ranking scale.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick talks about the death of one of his favorite comic actors and then gets into covering the Olympics. (Yes, they are tied together.) This includes the first time Patrick saw synchronized swimming and his ride up a ski lift in 1984 at the Winter Games in Calgary. Want to know what Reusse thinks about baseball's return to play plan? You'll get that as well as Patrick's latest from the home front when it comes to the Game of Flaws.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd kick off the show with a Zulgad hot take on The Last Dance; (22:00) Do you buy Michael Jordan’s food poisoning story?; (48:15) Quarantine discoveries from over the weekend; (57:00) Random season recall on the 2007 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 Declan host a livestream after the final two episodes of the 10-part documentary series, The Last Dance, on the Chicago Bulls' dynasty.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd open the show on why the state of Minnesota should legalize sports gambling; (26:30) Action Movie Rewind on The Rock!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd & Declan revisit the Vikings quarterback ranking from Purple Daily and Declan asks Judd what Vikings quarterback he would start a franchise over with an alternate reality? Declan has Daunte Culpepper and Judd takes Teddy Bridgewater.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey & Judd fire away on Mike Zimmer’s press conference from his ranch in Kentucky and the boys ask why do rich people buy the stuff they need?; (10:00) What trashy shows are you watching?; (24:50) A Scoop with Doogie; (48:00) Where we stand with Minnesota lifting it’s Stay at Home Order.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd & Declan run through the worst first-round picks in the Wild’s franchise history with an important stipulation. The missed pick has to be within five selections of Minnesota’s original draft pick.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.