Minnesota Sports Chat
221 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago -Minnesota Sports Chat talks Minnesota sports all year long! Vikings, Timberwolves, Wild, Twins, Lynx, Gophers, United, St. Paul Saints and more... They are all covered with a variety of guests and informed opinions, important to Minnesota Sports fans.
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Minnesota Vikings WILL TAKE QB in 1st round of NFL draft!
April 09, 2024 15:08 - 34 minutes - 41.4 MBIt is not a matter of when will the Minnesota Vikings draft a QB in the upcoming NFL Draft... It's a matter of which one they WILL draft. Jayden Daniels? Drake Maye? J.J. McCarthy? Or what about Bo Nix or Michael Penix Jr.? Daniel House from Gophers Guru joins Ross Brendel to preview the Vikings and Minnesota Golden Gophers in the NFL Draft. PLUS, how can Gophers men's basketball compete in 2024's college basketball landscape with NIL?
Minnesota Vikings NEED to get QB right!
March 28, 2024 12:30 - 39 minutes - 48.6 MBDrake Maye, Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy… It doesn’t matter who the Minnesota Vikings take in the NFL draft. What matters is that they get the pick right! Should the Minnesota Timberwolves care who the play in the NBA playoffs? And Minnesota Twins season predictions with Manny Hill from Jazz88 and SKOR North.
Gophers GREAT Rickey Foggie on Minnesota Vikings, Gophers and Myth!
March 18, 2024 22:01 - 39 minutes - 45.1 MBMinnesota Golden Gophers football great, Rickey Foggie, joined Ross on the newest Minnesota Sports Chat. Rickey is the new head coach for the Minnesota Myth of the Arena Football League. They’ll play their home games this spring and summer at Target Center in Minneapolis. Coach Foggie also shares some thoughts on Kirk Cousins departure from the Minnesota Vikings, the future of Minnesota Gophers football, and his love for the state of Minnesota!
Minnesota Vikings have cash number in mind for Kirk Cousins
March 05, 2024 14:18 - 32 minutes - 38.1 MBRoss Brendel is joined by Daniel House from Gophers Guru. Daniel is not just a Minnesota Gophers football guy, he’s an NFL guy too who routinely covers the NFL Draft and training camp. What’s he thinking about Kirk Cousins NFL future? Danielle Hunter too? Who should the Vikings target in free agency? PLUS, we should all be happy with Gophers men’s basketball, right? And, are the Gophers still looking for another quarterback prior to the 2024 college football season?
Kirk Cousins holds HAMMER in Minnesota Vikings contract negotiations
February 29, 2024 14:03 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBRoss Brendel is joined by Darren “Doogie” Wolfson from KSTP Channel 5 in the Twin Cities and SKOR North. The boys touch on the Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Finals candidacy, potential roster turnover with the Minnesota Vikings and Kirk Cousins, P.J. Fleck’s flirtation with the UCLA football job and more. Doogie also gets hit up with 5 Phil’er Questions. Minnesota Sports Chat is presented by Beans Coffee Company. Use the promocode “SPORTSCHAT” at checkout to save some cash on the best coffee ...
Somebody you like won’t be back with Minnesota Vikings!
February 23, 2024 14:14 - 30 minutes - 36.6 MBChange is inevitable they say… Especially in the NFL. Kirk Cousins, Danielle Hunter, Justin Jefferson… One, two, or all three may not be back with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. What should their priorities be? Minnesota United begins their season on Saturday. Jon Harrison from the pre and post-match show on 1500 ESPN (Purple Insider and Bring Me The News too) joins the pod to preview the MLS season for the Loons!
Will Minnesota Vikings Draft Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy?
February 14, 2024 14:34 - 38 minutes - 43.9 MBOne man is responsible for the J.J. McCarthy steam to the Minnesota Vikings and has name is Thor Nystrom from Fantasy Pros and Betting Pros. 😊 Thor joins Ross for a deep dive on J.J. and all the Quarterback’s in the upcoming NFL Draft. Gopher football coach, P.J. Fleck’s name surfaced for the UCLA job. How did he not end up there? PLUS, Thor takes a stab at 5 Phil’er Questions.
Is Kirk Cousins done with Minnesota Vikings?
February 07, 2024 14:14 - 53 minutes - 65.1 MBJudd Zulgad from Purple Daily and SKOR North joined Ross to talk Kirk Cousins and his future in Minnesota. What do we know now that we didn’t know at seasons end? Do we even know what the Vikings are thinking? PLUS, Judd and Ross dive away from Minnesota sports to discuss one of their passions… Law & Order, and the departure of Sam Waterston, a.k.a. Jack McCoy.
“Wild” Kirk Cousins SPECULATION with Jessi Pierce from the Bardown Beauties podcast
January 30, 2024 16:28 - 30 minutes - 37.1 MBJessi Pierce from the Bardown Beauties podcast and SKOR North joined Ross Brendel to talk Minnesota Wild disappointment, Brock Purdy excitement, and some “wild” Kirk Cousins contract speculation…
Are Minnesota Vikings the WORST team in NFC North?
January 18, 2024 14:45 - 51 minutes - 59 MBRoss Brendel and A.J. Fredrickson from SKOR North discuss the Minnesota Vikings lot in life as big offseason decisions loom. What are they going to do at QB? Is it possible the Vikings are now bottom dwellers? Also, what is happening in St. Paul with Minnesota United and the Minnesota Wild? Plus A.J. takes a stab at 5 Phil’er Questions!
Do dollars and cents add up to a Kirk Cousins and Minnesota Vikings continued marriage?
January 10, 2024 17:07 - 47 minutes - 55.1 MBThe Minnesota Vikings have a BIG offseason ahead, and it all starts with Kirk Cousins future in purple. What about Danielle Hunter and Harrison Smith? Ross Brendel and Daniel House from Gophers Guru discuss all of that. Plus, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are winning on the court and the football squad has a new defensive coordinator.
Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild playoff prospects
January 03, 2024 16:36 - 46 minutes - 64 MBMinnesota hockey royalty Alex Micheletti joined Ross Brendel to talk some puck! Why are the Minnesota Wild always better after they fire a coach? Can they make the playoffs? Can the Gophers make it to the Frozen 4 in St. Paul? And yet again, the Minnesota Vikings are stuck in “terminal mediocrity”. Minnesota Sports Chat is proudly presented by Beans Coffee Company. Use the promocode “sportchat” at coffebybeans.com to save at checkout!
Minnesota Golden Gophers are GREAT in bowl games under P.J. Fleck!
December 21, 2023 16:19 - 33 minutes - 39.2 MBBy all accounts the Gophers are coming off their best recruiting class in the P.J. Fleck era at the University of Minnesota! In today’s day and age of NIL and the transfer portal, what does that really mean? Join Ross Brendel and Daniel House from Gophers Guru as they break down the latest Gophers football recruiting class. PLUS, the boys continue their Quick Lane Bowl preparation for Bowling Green. Can P.J. Fleck stay undefeated in bowl games at Minnesota?
Minnesota Timberwolves are NBA Finals good!
December 19, 2023 15:55 - 32 minutes - 38.8 MBForget about the Minnesota Timberwolves of the past. These Pups are DIFFERENT and thanks in large part to Karl-Anthony Towns. Ross Brendel and Manny Hill discuss the Wolves HOT start and why it’s happening. The two also discuss the 7-7 Minnesota Vikings and their still very real path to the NFL playoffs!
Every College Football Bowl Game Previewed!
December 08, 2023 16:35 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBThe college football bowl season is now just days away! Here’s what you need to know about EVERY bowl game including the college football playoff with deep insight from college football fanatic and the founder of Gophers Guru, Daniel House. Ross Brendel provides his thoughts and the two make their predictions for every bowl game. Thanks to AJ Fredrickson from SKOR North for lending his voice talents to this edition of Minnesota Sports Chat!
Minnesota Vikings lose UGLY and the Gophers are bowling…
November 29, 2023 18:17 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBThe Minnesota Vikings are now 6-6 after a brutal and ugly loss to the Chicago Bears. What’s next for the purple? Manny Hill weighs in. The Gophers finished the year 5-7 but are still headed to a bowl game… Ross Brendel explains why the Gophers should not apologize for the bid. PLUS, what is it like playing American football in Europe? We get an insider’s perspective with Matt Laur who spent last year playing in Neubrandenburg, Germany.
Can Gophers BEAT Wisconsin Badgers AGAIN?
November 22, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBRoss Brendel and Daniel House from Gophers Guru preview the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Wisconsin Badgers matchup this Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium. Can the Gophers end their skid? Does a win over the Badger salvage the season at all? What are the odds the Gophers get run off the field? The boys also discuss the Vikings loss to the Broncos and offer their Thanksgiving hot takes.
Minnesota Gophers at fork in the road?
November 16, 2023 22:33 - 34 minutes - 30.2 MBAfter another TOUGH loss it looks like the Gophers football team and program will need to do a lot of self-reflection in the upcoming offseason. Just what exactly went wrong at Purdue last weekend? Plus, a look ahead to Ohio State… Ross Brendel and Daniel House also kick the tires on the Josh Dobbs led Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota Golden Gophers NEED to execute!
November 09, 2023 15:53 - 33 minutes - 38.7 MBAnother Saturday at the bank and another BRUTAL gut punch for Gopher football fans! What went wrong and how can the Gophers avoid the same mistakes this upcoming weekend at Purdue? Join Ross and Daniel House from GophersGuru as they review and preview some Gophers football.
St. Thomas has OWNED the D1 transition!
November 08, 2023 23:07 - 33 minutes - 40.4 MBWhether it’s hockey, basketball or football, St. Thomas continues to impress across the board in their transition from D3 to D1 athletics. Corbu Stathes is the voice of St. Thomas football and men’s basketball. He joined Ross to discuss the transition, his time with the Minnesota Golden Gophers and some other fun shenanigans, including, 5 Phil’er Questions!
Can Minnesota Golden Gophers FINALLY beat Bret Bielema?
November 02, 2023 15:07 - 34 minutes - 26.9 MBThe Gophers are 0-9 against Bret Bielema as a head coach. Will that change this Saturday? How about the play of Daniel Jackson?! Daniel House from Gophers Guru believes he’s one of the best Wide Receivers in the Big Ten. And just who will be the last team standing in the Big Ten West? Join host Ross Brendel on this latest edition of Minnesota Sports Chat!
Kirk Cousins BACK with Vikings in 2024?
November 01, 2023 22:14 - 33 minutes - 40.3 MBDoes Kirk Cousins achilles injury make it more likely he’s back with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024? Can the team rally around Josh Dobbs or Jaren Hall? Plus, why do the Minnesota Timberwolves always blow BIG leads, and can the Minnesota Golden Gophers win the Big Ten West? KSTP Channel 5’s and SKOR North's Darren “Doogie” Wolfson joins Ross and Minnesota Sports Chat to discuss!
Minnesota Golden Gophers bring home the bacon!
October 26, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 35.8 MBSuddenly, somehow, and some way, the Gophers are back in the mix for the Big Ten West title after stunning Iowa in Iowa City! What’s next for the maroon and gold as they prepare for Michigan State? How do the Gophers use the Iowa victory to gain momentum heading towards November? Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross to break it all down!
Will Minnesota Timberwolves make a splash this season?
October 24, 2023 14:10 - 30 minutes - 38.5 MBThis seasons Minnesota Timberwolves team looks a lot like last years squad with the edition of some solid depth and bench moves. Can that be the difference this upcoming season? OR is it all on the big 5? Mitchell Hansen covers the Wolves for Canis Hoopus and the HITTING THE HARDWOOD podcast, he joined Ross to preview the season.
Can Minnesota Golden Gophers EVER BEAT Iowa again?
October 19, 2023 14:43 - 38 minutes - 47.5 MBIt has been almost 9,000 days since the Minnesota Gophers have beaten the Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa. Can they FINALLY do it this weekend? What does the second half of the season look like for Minnesota? AND, if the Minnesota Vikings beat the San Francisco 49ers is it "game on" for the purple and competing in the NFC? Join host Ross Brendel and guest Daniel House to find out!
Minnesota Twins SHOULD BE legit in 2024!
October 13, 2023 13:04 - 32 minutes - 39.6 MBThe 2023 Minnesota Twins season has come to an end after losing to the Houston Astros in the ALDS round of the MLB playoffs. In the end, can we really be disappointed in the 2023 season? What does the Minnesota Twins rotation look like in 2024? Join Ross Brendel and Judd Zulgad from SKOR North as they put the 2023 Minnesota Twins season to bed. Oh yeah, and is it okay to be a Minnesota Vikings fan a cheer against them?
Can Golden Gophers UPSET mighty Michigan?
October 05, 2023 14:45 - 27 minutes - 33 MBThe Minnesota Golden gophers are coming off a 35-24 win over Louisiana to get back above .500. What can they take from that win and apply to Michigan on Saturday night? Can the Gophers upset Michigan and grab the little brown jug for the first time since 2014? Ross Brendel and Daniel House from Gopher Guru discuss.
State of the Minnesota Vikings, Golden Gophers and Minnesota Twins
October 03, 2023 15:43 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBAs the Minnesota Twins embark on the 2023 MLB playoffs and the Minnesota Vikings and Gophers prepare for the juggernauts that are the Kansas City Chiefs and Michigan Wolverines, Ross and Manny Hill (from SKOR North and Jazz88) offer one BIG thought on each team. Ross also quizzes Manny on the last Twins team to win a playoff game.
There's a Gopher football CLUNKER EVERY YEAR!
September 28, 2023 23:51 - 42 minutes - 47.8 MBOne trend has developed for Minnesota Golden Gophers football since 2020. There's at least one clunker per season. Why do these keep happening? What went wrong last weekend in Evanston? Will the Gophers rebound? Join Daniel House from Gophers Guru and Ross as they discuss all that and more. Plus, FUN stuff ahead for Beans Coffee Company!
Will Gophers GET GOING on offense?
September 21, 2023 14:50 - 30 minutes - 37.9 MBThe Gophers game against North Carolina was there for the taking but a porous offense put the Gophers in a bad spot all day long. Will they start to turn things around when they take on Northwestern this Saturday? Daniel House from GophersGuru and Ross talk about it on this newest edition of Minnesota Sports Chat.
Eric Perkins on Minnesota Vikings SLOW start!
September 19, 2023 22:00 - 38 minutes - 46.1 MBThe Minnesota Vikings are now 0-2 and in danger of their season ending before it even really gets going. How can the Vikings get their season back on track? Can the Minnesota Twins go on a playoff run? Join Ross and guest, Eric Perkins, as they discuss all of that and more. Plus, Perk takes his turn at 5 Phil'er Questions!
Golden Gophers vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Preview
September 14, 2023 14:56 - 29 minutes - 36.2 MBThe Gophers head to Chapel Hill to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels this Saturday at 2:30pm. What early season successes can translate to a BIG road victory for the Gophers? Join host, Ross Brendel and Daniel House, from Gophers Guru, as they break it all down.
Minnesota Vikings got BUC'd up!
September 12, 2023 22:04 - 36 minutes - 44.9 MBWhat the BLEEP was that from the Minnesota Vikings in week 1? That's not honestly what we can expect to see the rest of the season, right? Is Aaron Rodgers path to the Vikings now more in play? Plus, Minnesota Twins and Gophers football too!
What did we learn about the 2023 Minnesota Golden Gophers?
September 06, 2023 21:53 - 30 minutes - 38.3 MBThe Gophers are 1-0 after snatching victory from the jaws of defeat against the Huskers. What, if anything, did we learn about the Gophers in week 1? And, what do we know about Eastern Michigan? Plus, it is week 1 for the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL. Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross to chat about all of that, and more.
Minnesota Gophers 2023 football preview!
August 25, 2023 22:12 - 42 minutes - 50.8 MBThe Minnesota Golden Gophers do battle with the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Thursday, August 31st in the season and Big Ten opener. What can Gophers fans expect from their favorite football team in 2023? Daniel House from Gophers Guru joins Ross to break it all down! Plus, hear about a fantastic "charity" doing great work in Minnesota and Nebraska!
The emotionless Minnesota Twins!
August 11, 2023 15:09 - 36 minutes - 44.8 MBRoss is joined by myTalk 107.1's, producer extraordinaire, Grant Wenkstern. Grant is a BIG Minnesota Twins fan, and he owns one of the biggest private Joe Mauer memorabilia collections in the world. Grant joins for his thoughts on the Twins and Joe Mauer's recent Minnesota Twins HOF induction.
Patrick Reusse on baseball, the Minnesota Twins and Diet Coke!
August 01, 2023 14:52 - 29 minutes - 34.9 MBMinnesota broadcasting hall of famer & sports journalism legend, Patrick Reusse, joined Ross to discuss the overall health of the Minnesota Twins franchise, baseballs "new" rules and his love for Diet Coke!
Gophers football toxic culture? Huh?!
July 28, 2023 15:10 - 31 minutes - 38.4 MBDo the Gophers have a "toxic culture" in the football program? Ross is not convinced. Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross to chat on Gophers football, the landscape of college football and the rising prices of fast/convenience food. We cover all the heavy hitting topics...
2023... The year of the Detroit Lions or Minnesota Vikings? - Edition #173
July 21, 2023 15:14 - 29 minutes - 34.5 MBCould 2023 be the year of the Detroit Lions? Or does the NFC North still belong to the Minnesota Vikings? Brian Murphy from Purple Insider and Bring Me The News joined Ross to chat on Vikings and Minnesota Twins. Mr. Murphy also took a crack at 5 Phil'er Questions.
Hazing is SO DUMB! Edition #172
July 12, 2023 22:28 - 36 minutes - 44.5 MBIn the wake of another hazing scandal in college athletics, this time at Northwestern University in Illinois, Ross and Manny Hill, discuss just how dumb the ritual is. If Pat Fitzgerald was coaching at Alabama or Georgia, would he still have his job? Plus, things are not always "Sonny" in the Twin Cities...
Minnesota Timberwolves commit to the Ant-man! Edition #171
July 05, 2023 17:22 - 36 minutes - 43.9 MBThe Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards have come to terms on a new BIG deal. Is Anthony Edwards now the face of the franchise? Plus, yes, more KAT trade talk. And how about those Minnesota Lynx?! Mitchell Hansen from Canis Hoopus and the Hitting the Hardwood podcast joins Ross for another fun and spirited discussion.
Minnesota Vikings get younger and the Gophers are getting better! - Edition #170
June 28, 2023 21:26 - 38 minutes - 47.1 MBRivals.com currently has the Gophers with the 16th best recruiting class of 2024. What are they doing to reach these new heights? Daniel House from Gophers Guru weighs in as he joins Ross on this edition of Minnesota Sports Chat. Plus, the Vikings got a lot younger in the off-season. Will it make them better? And what is wrong with the Minnesota Twins?
Has Karl-Anthony Towns changed the game of basketball? - Edition #169 (NOT 170)
June 15, 2023 21:37 - 31 minutes - 39.6 MBKarl-Anthony Towns believes when all is said and done for his career he will have "changed the game" of basketball. Agree or disagree? Plus, do we feel any better about the Minnesota Twins? Join Ross Brendel and guest Manny Hill as they discuss.
Minnesota Twins and St. Paul Saints Chat!
June 08, 2023 15:51 - 34 minutes - 41.3 MBToday on the pod we're talking Minnesota Twins and St. Paul Saints baseball with the voice of the St. Paul Saints, Sean Aronson. Plenty of Matt Wallner, Royce Lewis discussion and more... PLUS, Sean takes another crack of the bat at 5 Philer Questions.
Too early to talk Minnesota Golden Gophers football? - Edition 167
May 31, 2023 22:12 - 33 minutes - 40.2 MBOnly 90ish days until the Gophers take the field at Huntington Bank Stadium, to take on Matt Rhule and the Huskers! 247 Sports (NOT CBS Sports as stated in the pod) says the Gophers have the 3rd toughest schedule in college football next year. What does Daniel House from Gophers Guru think of that? PLUS Ross and Daniel fix NIL and the Minnesota Timberwolves when they do some, House Maintenance!
Correcting Minnesota Timberwolves mistakes!
May 24, 2023 22:26 - 30 minutes - 38 MBLooking back on past mistakes of the Minnesota Timberwolves, there are many... BUT, if you could only write one wrong, which one would you choose? Ross Brendel and Manny Hill discuss. PLUS, how much is too much to pay for a beer at the ballgame?
KSTP Channel 5 & SKOR North's Darren Doogie Wolfson on the Minnesota Twins and Wolves
May 17, 2023 22:08 - 43 minutes - 51.1 MBWhen Doogie joins the pod to talk shop with Ross, hilarity ALWAYS ensures. Ross and Doogs put a hex on Minnesota Twins reliever, Emilio Pagan, Doogie doesn't answer Glen Taylors call and something might be up with the Minnesota Timberwolves... All that and so much more!
Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft Takeaways and Gophers in the draft!
May 02, 2023 14:57 - 40 minutes - 48.7 MBThe Minnesota Vikings stayed away from quarterbacks early in the NFL Draft and focused on positions of need out of the gate, most noticeably by taking USC's Jordan Addison, in round 1 at Wide Receiver. Congratulations to former Minnesota Golden Gopher, John Michael Schmitz, who went late in the 2nd round of the draft to the New York Giants. What did Daniel House from Vikings Corner and Gophers Guru think of the draft? Find out as he joined Ross in this newest edition of Minnesota Sports Chat!
Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Wild playoff history lessons
April 21, 2023 21:19 - 39 minutes - 49.1 MBWhen it comes to the playoffs, let’s just say they historically have not been to kind to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Wild. Manny Hill and Ross revisit the ups and downs, the highs and lows, and both of their runs to their one conference finals appearance.
Minnesota Vikings draft preview and Gophers football spring ball - Edition #162
April 12, 2023 21:53 - 35 minutes - 43.4 MBAre the Minnesota Vikings actually kicking the tires on a QB in round 1 of the NFL Draft? Should the Vikings take a QB in round 1? And how are those Gophers looking at spring practice and in the transfer portal? Daniel House from Vikings Corner and Gophers Guru joined Ross to discuss!