Minnesota Sports with Mackey & Judd
4,580 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 451 ratingsJudd Zulgad is a former Minnesota Vikings beat writer, lifetime beer connoisseur and part-time sports conspiracy theorist. Phil Mackey is a former Minnesota Twins beat writer, full-time professional wrestling geek and unofficial ambassador for robot umpires. Find them talking all things Minnesota sports (Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, Wild, Gophers, Lynx). Part of the SKOR North network.
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Episodes
Reusse Unchained: Minnesota Timberwolves throttle down against the Detroit Pistons
January 18, 2024 16:00 - 25 minutesMinnesota Timberwolves throttle down against the Detroit Pistons; Rudy Gobert’s is the biggest reason for the turnaround this season; Reusse’s thoughts on Kirk Cousins stans and more from Reusse Unchained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are Minnesota Wild formulating NHL trade deadline plans
January 17, 2024 19:00 - 32 minutesMinnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin addressed the team; Are the Wild formulating NHL trade deadline plans; Marc-Andre Fleury passes Patrick Roy for 2nd all-time in wins; Jared Spurgeon is probably done for the season and more on Judd’s Hockey Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Timberwolves predictions: Anthony Edwards, Luka Garza and more
January 17, 2024 18:20 - 35 minutesMinnesota Timberwolves predictions: Anthony Edwards, Luka Garza and more; Plus other predictions on the Minnesota Wild, Twins, WWE and more on Write That Down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FLAGRANT HOWLS: Minnesota Timberwolves send message to NBA with win over Los Angeles Clippers
January 16, 2024 21:40 - 57 minutesPhil Mackey and Kyle Theige are back talking Minnesota Timberwolves! What a win and message sent by beating the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday evening at Target Center. The Wolves are showing their lineup can compete with “small ball”. Should the Wolves be interested in Golden State’s, Chris Paul? Plus, Phil and Kyle take you inside the business of how we podcast at SKOR North. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Vikings Scoops: Is Brian Flores likely to return to the Minnesota Vikings?
January 16, 2024 16:57 - 36 minutesIt's a Scoop session with Doogie! Is Brian Flores likely coming back to the Minnesota Vikings? Which other Vikings assistant coach could be eyeing a head coaching job down the road? How secure is Kwesi's job right now? And could Chris Paul find his way to the Minnesota Timberwolves later this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JHS: Marc-Andre Fleury picks up career win 552
January 16, 2024 04:09 - 40 minutesMarc-Andre Fleury officially moves alone into second all-time for career goalie wins in the NHL after earning a shutout victory against the Islanders. Is this win enough to spark a run by the Wild? What is there to make about Bill Guerin's pregame presser about the state of the club? Who doesn't have a NMC written into their contract and who is worth exploring trade options? Is there any validity to any Eriksson Ek trade rumors? How will the Wild fare on their upcoming road trip? All these an...
Reusse Unchained: Minnesota Vikings are far away from the rest of the NFC North
January 15, 2024 17:00 - 32 minutesMinnesota Vikings are far away from the rest of the NFC North after watching Super Wild Card Weekend; Plus Reusse's thoughts on Kirk Cousins, the Wild, Timberwolves, Gophers and more on Reusse Unchained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reusse Unchained: Previewing NFL playoffs on Super Card Wild Card weekend
January 12, 2024 18:00 - 24 minutesNFL Super Wild Card is upon us; Remembering the Minnesota Vikings beatdown to the Eagles; Pat doesn’t want to see a Vikings Super Bowl before he dies and more on Reusse Unchained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FLAGRANT HOWLS: Anthony Edwards growth curve continues in Minnesota Timberwolves loss to Boston Celtics
January 11, 2024 21:21 - 55 minutesPhil Mackey and Kyle Theige debate how we should feel after a Minnesota Timberwolves loss to the Boston Celtics. Let’s not forget, Anthony Edwards is still VERY young and learning. The boys discussed Chris Finch’s postgame comments about Ant. Will the Timberwolves play well when the schedule gets “softer”? PLUS, a very controversy filled Wolf of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Vikings scoops: Kirk Cousins, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and more
January 11, 2024 18:30 - 37 minutesMinnesota Vikings scoops on Kirk Cousins’ future, NFL coaches being fired, and what it means for Brian Flores; Is Kwesi Adofo-Mensah feeling heat for his 2022 draft class; Justin Jefferson’s contract status and more scoops with Doogie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Twins banking on Louie Varland and Chris Paddack in the starting rotation
January 11, 2024 18:15 - 36 minutesMinnesota Twins are planning to start Louie Varland in the rotation; Can Varland and Chris Paddack replace the innings that were lost with no Sonny Gray or Kenta Maeda; Byron Buxton continues to progress and more notes from Derek Falvey’s appearance on Inside Twins. Phil unveils his top 25 Twins players at 25-21 and a Random Twin of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reusse Unchained: The Minnesota Vikings almost hired Pete Carroll
January 11, 2024 18:00 - 27 minutesRemembering Pete Carroll almost became the coach of the Minnesota Vikings; The depleted Timberwolves lose a heartbreaker to the Boston Celtics; And the Wild also lost again to the Stars plus more on Reusse Unchained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JHS: Minnesota Wild BLOWN OUT by the Dallas Stars
January 11, 2024 04:11 - 48 minutesCould Jesper Wallstedt's first NHL start have gone any worse? Was it a mistake to start the young goaltender? Where was the effort by the team in their 7-2 loss? Who on the Wild showed that they actually cared? Who should the Wild look to trade out of their limited options? What is the expectation heading into the club's games this weekend? Is the team culture in jeopardy? All these questions and more discusses on the latest Judd's Hockey Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Minnesota Timberwolves predictions: Upset the Boston Celtics?!
January 10, 2024 18:40 - 36 minutesWill the Minnesota Timberwolves on a travel day upset the Boston Celtics; Anthony Edwards drops 40 points; Plus other predictions on the Twins, NFL playoffs, WWE and more on Write That Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Wild hot takes: Trade Filip Gustavsson?
January 10, 2024 16:05 - 33 minutesMinnesota Wild hot takes starting with the Wild needing to trade Ryan Hartman; Bill Guerin has handicapped the Wild with his contract extension; Should the Wild trade Filip Gustavsson; Wild injury updates and what’s wrong with Matt Boldy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FLAGRANT HOWLS: Minnesota Timberwolves trade speculation as NBA trade deadline looms!
January 09, 2024 21:42 - 54 minutesThe NBA trade deadline is roughly one month away. Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige examine scenarios and possibilities for the Minnesota Timberwolves to improve their roster for a playoff push and run. Kyle says the Timberwolves SHOULD NOT and will not trade Jaden McDaniels. But what about Kyle Anderson and Shake Milton? Thanks to a fun listener comment, Phil builds a Timberwolves roster using ONLY Wolves draft picks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Vikings scoops: Danielle Hunter, Kirk Cousins and more
January 09, 2024 18:00 - 39 minutesMinnesota Vikings scoops on Danielle Hunter, Brian Flores, Kirk Cousins, Harrison Smith and more; Plus other scoops from Doogie on Minnesota Sports with Mackey & Judd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reusse Unchained: ‘Minnesota Vikings have their QB of the future at pick 11’
January 09, 2024 16:30 - 26 minutesMinnesota Vikings should draft Michael Penix at pick 11; Reusse has thoughts on the Vikings future at QB and Kirk Cousins; Plus more thoughts on college football conferences and more on Reusse Unchained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JHS: Minnesota Wild LOSE to the Dallas Stars
January 09, 2024 04:43 - 41 minutesPower play chances galore for the Wild tonight but nothing to show for it, aside from two short handed goals allowed. The Wild fall 4-0 to Dallas as Marc-Andre Fleury looks for win 552. Why couldn't Minnesota convert on the power play? Where was Matt Boldy's impact and what needs to happen to get back to form? Do the Wild need to look to shuffle personnel on the special teams units? Should the Wild start Jesper Wallstedt while he's been called up? Will Marc-Andre Fleury seek a trade before th...
Reusse Unchained: Minnesota Vikings entering new quarterback territory
January 08, 2024 19:15 - 1 hourMinnesota Vikings 2023 season is over and now they enter quarterback roulette; Vikings ran out of luck in 2023; Caitlin Clark is the biggest star in college basketball; The Minnesota PWHL debuts to a big crowd but will they get a nickname; Reusse’s thoughts on former Twins manager Billy Gardner’s passing and more on Reusse Unchained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is graduating to a new level
January 08, 2024 18:00 - 40 minutesMinnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is graduating to a new level in terms of scoring and playmaking; The Wolves need a legit third scoring option; Kyle Anderson has regressed offensively; Jaden McDaniels has also struggled but what’s the fix? Judd and Declan join Phil on Flagrant Howls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Minnesota Timberwolves be taken seriously by national media?
January 05, 2024 19:10 - 38 minutesMinnesota Timberwolves have dropped back-to-back games and Charles Barkley is out on the team; Will the national media take them seriously; KAT’s comments about being bored; Expectations for the Wolves in the playoffs; Wolves all-time roster by players strictly drafted by Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reusse Unchained: Minnesota Vikings should move on from Kirk Cousins?
January 05, 2024 18:00 - 26 minutesMinnesota Vikings should move on from Kirk Cousins? Reusse thinks so; Will the Vikings be better or worse with a rookie quarterback; Vikings fans problems with rookie quarterback and more observations from Reusse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Wild LOSE to the Tampa Bay Lightning
January 05, 2024 04:36 - 40 minutesAfter the Wild were handed their 4th consecutive loss by the Lightning Judd and AJ react to the defeat. Where would you assess the level of effort in the game? Where is the production from the bigger names who need to step up with others injured? Where is the "prove it" fight from the minor league call ups? Is the season officially a loss now? Will they consider trading players before the deadline and if so, who? Who will win the World Junior Championship Game USA and Sweden? All this plus mo...
FLAGRANT HOWLS: Minnesota Timberwolves NEED to find another player to help Anthony Edwards
January 04, 2024 21:37 - 1 hourPhil Mackey and Kyle Theige are back talking Minnesota Timberwolves! The pack finally has run into some adversity after their hot start. The trade deadline is in 5 weeks. Who can they acquire to help Anthony Edwards? Are we lowering the bar too much for the Wolves? Kyle is fine if the Timberwolves are not the #1 seed in the west. Plus, some of your comments from YouTube and the Wolf of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Twins projected Opening Day lineup
January 04, 2024 18:30 - 36 minutesMinnesota Twins projected Opening Day lineup projection from Dex who constructs lineups against right-handed and left-handed starters using only internal options and no Max Kepler or Jorge Polanco; And the Twins are on the Immaculate Grid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Vikings scoops: Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson and more
January 04, 2024 17:15 - 39 minutesMinnesota Vikings scoops on Kirk Cousins’ future; Russell Wilson; Will the Vikings draft a QB; Brian Flores’ future and more; Timberwolves scoops after facing some adversity; Plus more scoops from Doogie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reusse Unchained: Minnesota Timberwolves suffer a brutal loss to the Pelicans
January 04, 2024 16:00 - 24 minutesMinnesota Timberwolves suffer a brutal loss to the New Orleans Pelicans; Anthony Edwards is overcompensating; Reusse is sick of Kyle Anderson; This is a must-lose game for the Minnesota Vikings and more on Reusse Unchained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Wild NEED Matt Boldy and Marcus Johansson to step up
January 03, 2024 19:15 - 38 minutesCan Minnesota Wild survive without its star players with now Kirill Kaprizov and Filip Gustavsson banged up; Can other players like Marcus Johansson and Matt Boldy step up with injuries piled up; Will the Wild callup Jesper Wallstedt and the inconsistency with NHL officials with Jessi Pierce and Declan on Judd’s Hockey Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Twins predictions: Joe Mauer, offseason signings and more
January 03, 2024 18:30 - 40 minutesMinnesota Twins predictions on Joe Mauer’s Hall of FAme candidacy; Free agent targets and more; Plus other predictions on the Timberwolves, NFL, WWE and more on Write That Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Wild LOSE to the Calgary Flames
January 03, 2024 04:28 - 42 minutesJudd and AJ recap and react to the Wild's 3-1 defeat at home to the Flames, their third straight regulation loss. The two discuss the play of Marc-Andre Fleury, the performance of the top line along with who needs to be stepping up, talk about the injuries for the team, plus more! Why isn't Brock Faber on the top power play anymore? When is it too late for this club to climb back into the picture and be forced to sell at the deadline? Plus more questions are answered on the latest Judd's Hock...
FLAGRANT HOWLS: Minnesota Timberwolves STILL in 1st place in NBA Western Conference!
January 02, 2024 21:47 - 49 minutesDescription: Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey are back, and while they were gone, the Minnesota Timberwolves maintained sole possession of first place in the NBA Western Conference! A look at where things stand in the middle of this brutal 16-game stretch. Plus, how can the Wolves generate more offense when Anthony Edwards is off the court? Is Karl-Anthony Towns the most volatile player in the NBA? Is the old Jordan McLaughlin back? An ode to the 2008-2009 Timberwolves. And Kyle's Question of the ...
Minnesota Vikings scoops: Kirk Cousins, draft plans and more
January 02, 2024 18:00 - 40 minutesMinnesota Vikings scoops on mock draft updates on quarterbacks and EDGE; Will the Vikings draft a QB or EDGE player; The future on Danielle Hunter and Kirk Cousins; Which Vikings players played their last games and more scoops from Doogie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reusse Unchained: Minnesota Vikings get a glimpse of future quarterbacks
January 02, 2024 18:00 - 59 minutesMinnesota Vikings get a glimpse of future quarterbacks in Michael Penix and JJ McCarthy; Vikings troubles on home turf in 2023; Vikings brutal loss to the Packers; Wild lose Kaprizov and Gustavsson to injury; Reusse’s thoughts on college hoops, prep sports and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JHS: Kirill Kaprizov injured in disastrous Minnesota Wild weekend
January 01, 2024 18:00 - 31 minutesJudd and AJ recap the Wild's defeats to the Winnipegs Jets from the past weekend. The two discuss how much further this puts the club in a hole, the impact and Kirill Kaprizov getting injured, Mac-Andre Fleury reaching 1,000 career NHL games, look ahead to the upcoming schedule, and more on the latest Judd's Hockey Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reusse Unchained: Minnesota Timberwolves put it ‘neutral’ in a win over the Mavericks
December 29, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutesMinnesota Timberwolves put it in neutral in a win over the Dallas Mavericks; LeBron James and the Lakers are back in town; Chris Finchis frustrated despite the win; Jaren Hall gets the nod as the Vikings starting quarterback and more on Reusse Unchained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reusse Unchained: Minnesota Wild have RISEN from the dead
December 28, 2023 16:40 - 26 minutesThe Minnesota Wild have dug themselves out a big hole and are knocking on the door of a playoff spot; Plus Reusse’s thoughts on the Timberwolves, Gophers, Vikings and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JHS: Minnesota Wild BEAT the Detroit Red Wings!
December 28, 2023 04:22 - 37 minutesJudd and AJ recap and react to the Minnesota Wild's 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings and discuss the rebound play of Marcus Johansson, Kirill Kaprizov extending his scoring streak, the club's reactions to Detroit's tying PPG, along with much more! The pair also field some questions for the live chat and look ahead to the home-and-home series this weekend against the Winnipeg Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reusse Unchained: Gophers win a bowl game but who cares?!
December 27, 2023 19:10 - 1 hourGophers win another bowl game but who cares about these bowl games; Jerry Kill walks away from New Mexico State; Reusse has seen enough of Nick Mullens; Plus thoughts on the Timberwolves, Minnesota Twins making a signing and more on Reusse Unchained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Timberwolves predictions on Write That Down
December 27, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutesMinnesota Timberwolves predictions on Write That Down; Plus other predictions on the Twins, Vikings and more on Write That Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JHS: Minnesota Wild pie chart of praise after John Hynes takeover
December 26, 2023 19:33 - 46 minutesJudd shares his pie chart of praise with AJ with who deserves the most applause on the Wild since John Hynes being hired as the new head coach. The pair breaks down who has had the biggest flip themselves, who can take the most credit, and a few surprise names make the list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FLASHBACK: Flip Saunders calls into Mackey and Judd radio show in 2015
December 25, 2023 14:30 - 17 minutesEnjoy this classic Timberwolves flashback! The day after the Minnesota Timberwolves landed the No. 1 pick in the 2015 NBA Draft Lottery, Flip Saunders called into the Mackey & Judd radio show on 1500 ESPN! This is the No. 1 pick that eventually landed Karl-Anthony Towns in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
REWIND: 2006 Minnesota Twins -- the best team that never was
December 25, 2023 14:00 - 54 minutesOn this episode of Minnesota Sports Rewind (recorded in 2020), Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore recap the 2006 Twins team which featured an MVP in Justin Morneau, Cy Young winner Johan Santana, and batting champion Joe Mauer. What would have happened if Francisco Liriano hadn't gotten hurt? Who was your favorite Twins "Piranha?"; (26:19) Justin Morneau joins the show to talk about what he remembers the most about the team; (42:00) Was this the greatest Twins team to never win a Worl...
Are Minnesota Timberwolves set for DEEP NBA playoff run?
December 22, 2023 18:03 - 40 minutesAre we ready for a deep NBA playoff run by the Minnesota Timberwolves? Also, Phil's Wolves Takes include an interesting D'Angelo Russell quote, Mike Conley praise, the latest on how well the Karl-Anthony Towns + Rudy Gobert pairing is working out, and Anthony Edwards the playmaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reusse Unchained: Mike Conley has been GREAT for Minnesota Timberwolves
December 22, 2023 17:25 - 26 minutesReusse can't stop heaping praise on Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley, who has been exactly what this franchise needed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Wild BEAT Montreal Canadiens in OT!
December 22, 2023 04:42 - 41 minutesJudd and AJ react to the Wild's 4-3 OT win over Montreal and talk about Marco Rossi's Gordie Howe Hat Trick, Brock Faber's play and if he should be in the grouping of top young defensemen, whether tonight's performance means Kirill Kaprizov is officially back to his old ways, the lack of discipline during the game, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FLAGRANT HOWLS: Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns is playing his BEST basketball ever!
December 21, 2023 21:35 - 1 hourPhil Mackey “HATES” watching the Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid play basketball and Kyle Theige blows the whistle on NBA officiating in the newest Flagrant Howls. Phil makes the case that this is the best version of Karl-Anthony Towns EVER! How about this for a change? The Timberwolves are only losing to good teams! Plus, Wolf of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Twins’ expectations with Byron Buxton
December 21, 2023 18:30 - 37 minutesMinnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is now 30 years old; How should we feel about Buxton’s legacy; Phil’s pecking order of top 5 ‘what if’ Twins players; Plus a Random Twin of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Timberwolves scoops: ownership transition update
December 21, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutesMinnesota Timberwolves scoops on ownership transition from Glen Taylor to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore; Karl-Anthony Towns’ market; Wolves future luxury tax problems; Minnesota Vikings scoops on Ty Chandler and more with Doogie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reusse Unchained: Minnesota Timberwolves can’t slow down Joel Embiid
December 21, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutesMinnesota Timberwolves can’t slow down Joel Embiid in a loss to the 76ers and now have to play the Lakers at home; Don’t get Reusse started on D-Lo; US Bank Stadium needs security upgrades and more on Reusse Unchained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices