SKOR North Taxi Squad -- a Minnesota Sports Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The producers at SKOR North and 1500 ESPN have PLENTY of #takes on the Minnesota Vikings, Timberwolves, Wild, Twins, Lynx, Gophers and United. And dammit, they need a platform for their thoughts! The SKOR North Taxi Squad is a forum for SKOR North producers to unleash takes, theories, ideas and rants about Minnesota sports teams!
What 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Artis Woods & Jason Stormer analyze the reports of T.J. Hockenson and the Minnesota Vikings being far apart on a new contract! Will a deal get done? Who will ultimately come out on the better end of the deal? The guys also speculate on yet another "Trey Lance to MIN" rumor and love the Anthony Edwards chatter around Team USA Basketball right now. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, Jason Stormer & AJ Fredrickson review the Minnesota Vikings' first preseason game and preview the second preseason against the Tennessee Titans! What did we think about the performances of Jaren Hall, Ty Chanlder, Ivan Pace and more? Should we be worried about T.J. Hockenson's ear infection? What do we think of Kareem Hunt and Mike Davis making free agents visits? Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ross 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, Artis Woods & AJ Fredrickson get you ready for the first Minnesota Vikings preseason game of the season versus the Seattle Seahawks! Who are some players to keep an eye on? Who should get lots of playing time and who shouldn't? The guys also break down the first depth chart and discuss Justin Jefferson's ranking on the NFL Top 100 list. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Artis Woods & Jason Stormer dig deep into the first week of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp! How do we feel about the new terms of Danielle Hunter's contract? What's the likelihood Dalton Risner actually signs here? Are too many injuries already starting to pile up? The guys also try to explain why the Twins did NOTHING at the MLB trade deadline and think the NFL Top 100 list is trash. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do 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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, Jason Stormer & AJ Fredrickson welcome you to the start of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp! Will there be a contract resolution with Danielle Hunter? Does it mean Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson will have to wait for their paydays? The guys are also pumped to see the Twins already making trades before the deadline and think Anthony Edwards' offseason trash talk is in peak form. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, Artis Woods & AJ Fredrickson celebrate Anthony Edwards signing his max extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves! Is this officially his team now? Do we like the other free agency moves they made? The guys also cover what has been a quiet offseason for the Wild and wonder if the Twins should be buyers or sellers at the MLB trade deadline. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Manny Hill, Artis Woods and Jason Stormer break down the Minnesota Timberwolves offseason so far and what they think is next to come! How pumped are the guys that Naz Reid signed an extension? Is there enough room for him, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert? Was moving on from Taurean Prince the right move? How about the new draft picks, Leonard Miller and Jaylen Clark? Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rivals.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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Artis Woods & Jason Stormer wonder how soon Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings are going to agree to a contract extension! Do they need to figure out what to do with Danielle Hunter first? How much will he ultimately get? The guys also dive deep into Karl-Anthony Towns' strange comments and think the Twins' offense has reached its lowest point. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Karl-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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, AJ Fredrickson & Jason Stormer go through what's turning out to be a busy minicamp for the Minnesota Vikings! Was there even any possibility that Justin Jefferson was going to hold out? When can we expect a contract resolution with Danielle Hunter? The guys also go off on a tangent as to why it's not ok for Minnesota sports fans to be ok with being just ok! Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, Artis Woods & AJ Fredrickson wonder when the Minnesota Vikings are going to make decisions on the futures of Dalvin Cook and Danielle Hunter! Will they get new deals? Will the team cut or trade them? What does this all mean for Justin Jefferson's contract extension? The guys are also still wondering where on earth the offense is going to come from for the Twins. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, Jason Stormer & AJ Fredrickson get ready for the NFL playoffs as the Minnesota Vikings get a rematch with the New York Giants! Does MIN have a few wrinkles up their sleeve? Will they beat NYG? The guys also try to be excited by Carlos Correa resigning with the Twins and recap a perfect week for the Timberwolves, but not so much the Wild. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad!
Can the Minnesota Vikings actually make it to the Super Bowl? Yes, they can! Will the Minnesota Timberwolves ever get this season on track and meet expectations? Maybe... Mitchell Hansen from Canis Hoopus joined Ross to break it all down! Plus, when should you take down your Christmas lights? Only the hard hitting topics on Minnesota Sports Chat!
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, AJ Fredrickson & Artis Woods recap another no-show by the Minnesota Vikings, this time against the arch-rival Green Bay Packers...How hopeful are we about their playoff chances now? How will they play versus the Chicago Bears? The guys also think the Timberwolves may have reached rock-bottom, but are still happy the Wild keep clicking along! Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad!
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Artis Woods & Jason Stormer recap another epic last-second win for the Minnesota Vikings over the New York Giants! How much should Kirk Cousins & Justin Jefferson be in the NFL MVP debate? How will they play versus the Green Bay Packers? The guys also compare how the Timberwolves & Wild are going in opposite directions. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad!
The Minnesota Golden Gophers football team looks for back-to-back 9 win seasons when they take on Syracuse in the Pinstripe Bowl on December 29th in New York. The Gophers are heavy favorites, but will they win? Ross and Daniel House from GophersGuru.com also talk College Football Playoff and Gophers men's and women's hoops!
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, Jason Stormer & AJ Fredrickson are joined by myTalk 107.1's Grant Wenkstern to breakdown the Minnesota Vikings historic win over the Indianapolis Colts! Did the fellas leave the game early? How will MIN play versus the New York Giants? The guys also recap great weeks by the Wild & Timberwolves, and share their favorite holiday traditions! Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad!
Darren "Doogie" Wolfson from KSTP Chanel 5 joins Ross to talk about the 11-3 Minnesota Vikings. Even at 11-3, is it fair to question how good they are? Plus some Minnesota Twins talk too...
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, AJ Fredrickson & Artis Woods recap a rough game by the Minnesota Vikings against the Detroit Lions. Can we even fix this defense? How will they play versus the Indianapolis Colts? The guys also think folks who have problems with the Timberwolves act at the end of games are silly and are pumped how the Wild's role players are stepping up. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad!
So the Minnesota Vikings disappointed in Detroit against the Lions. Let's all come down just a bit. The team is still 10-3, they're going to win the NFC North and you didn't honestly think they'd be 10-3 at this point of the season, did you? Manny Hill joins Ross to talk all things purple and more!
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Artis Woods & Jason Stormer plunge into another nail-biting win for the Minnesota Vikings over the New York Jets! How do they just keep overcoming their weaknesses? How will they play versus the Detroit Lions? The guys also breakdown Shaquille O'Neal calling out the Timberwolves and why the Wild are blowing leads but still winning. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad!
The Gophers finished the regular season 8-4 after beating the Badgers the past Saturday in Madison! Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross to breakdown the Gophers football season, the upcoming off-season and even a little Vikings football talk too!
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, Jason Stormer & AJ Fredrickson give thanks for the Minnesota Vikings' win over the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving. Are we just gonna have accept this defense for what it is? How will they play versus the New York Jets? The guys also assess the Karl-Anthony Towns' injury for the Timberwolves and analyze a big Wild trade. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad!
Another year and another Gophers football loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes... How did it happen again and can the Gophers pick up the pieces, and finish strong this Saturday when they take on Wisconsin? PLUS, some Gophers hoops talk as Daniel House from Gophers Guru joins Ross.
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, AJ Fredrickson & Artis Woods don't understand how the Minnesota Vikings got beat that bad by the Dallas Cowboys. Why didn't they show up for that game? How will they play versus the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving? The guys also recap the best week of the season for the Timberwolves so far and breakdown significant Wild roster moves. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad!
The Minnesota Gophers are back above .500 and still alive in the Big Ten West! This Saturday they’ll try to knock off the Iowa Hawkeyes for the first time in the P.J. Fleck regime to keep their Big Ten West title hopes alive… What can we expect in this Saturday’s match-up? Should Minnesota be considered the favorite? Daniel House from Gophers Guru and Ross also take a look around the rest of the Big Ten and the country!
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Artis Woods & Jason Stormer recap one of the best Minnesota Vikings' games ever in their comeback win over the Buffalo Bills! Are they officially Super Bowl contenders? How will they play versus the Dallas Cowboys? They guys also think the Timberwolves still aren't playing very inspired and wonder if certain Wild players are gonna heat up. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad!
WOW! The Vikings are now 8-1 after an amazing game of twists and turns this past weekend in Buffalo. You just can't help but feel good about this team. Justin Jefferson is setting records... Kirk Cousins is clutch... The Vikings appear to have depth... Somebody pinch myself (Ross) and Manny Hill who joined to discuss it all! Plus, what's the Gophers path to winning the Big Ten West?
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are now bowl eligible after a 20-13 win over Nebraska last Saturday in Lincoln. They now prepare for a 1-8 Northwestern squad... Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross to break it all down. PLUS, all the Minnesota Vikings do is win! Who will play quarterback this weekend for their opponent, the Buffalo Bills?
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, Jason Stormer & AJ Fredrickson praise another comeback win by the Minnesota Vikings over the Washington Commanders! How fun is this version of Kirk Cousins? How will they play versus the Buffalo Bills? The guys also wonder where the spark is going to come from with the Timberwolves and are happy the Wild are getting healthy. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad!
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are back in the win column and now 5-3 after a 31-0 win over Rutgers... Next up, Nebraska! Ross and Daniel House from Gophers Guru review and preview all the action. Plus, a look around the Big Ten and college football.
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, AJ Fredrickson & Artis Woods try to comprehend a crazy NFL trade deadline for the Minnesota Vikings! How pumped are we for T.J. Hockenson? How will they play versus the Washington Commanders? The guys also praise Anthony Edwards' leadership in the Timberwolves' locker room and love the Wild's scorching hot power play right now. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad!
The Minnesota Gophers continued their mid-season slide this past weekend losing to Penn State. Can they rebound this weekend against Rutgers? Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross to discuss.
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Artis Woods & Jason Stormer welcome you back from the bye week! How will the Minnesota Vikings fare versus the Arizona Cardinals? Will they make a big splash before the NFL trade deadline? The guys also recap a strange first week on and off the court for the Timberwolves and are starting to see the Wild play like they should. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad!
Are the Minnesota Vikings a threat to win the NFC? Is the Gophers football season a disappointment? Judd Zulgad from SKOR North joined Ross and shared his thoughts. Plus, the return of 5 Phil'er Questions.
After a 26-14 loss to the Illini, the Minnesota Golden Gophers hope to somehow pickup the pieces this weekend in Happy Valley when they take on Penn State. Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross to discuss the current state of the Gophers.
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, AJ Fredrickson & Jason Stormer greet the 5-1 Minnesota Vikings into their bye week after beating the Miami Dolphins! What do they need to focus and improve on during their time off? The guys also welcome you to the start of the Timberwolves regular season, recap a brutal first week for the Wild and say goodbye to MNUFC after losing in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad!
The Minnesota Timberwolves season is FINALLY here after an exciting offseason. How will Rudy Gobert fit in? How far can the Pups go? Mitchell Hansen from Canis Hoopus joined Ross to preview the season! Plus, the Minnesota Vikings are now 5-1!
The Minnesota Gophers football team returns to action this Saturday in Champaign against the Fighting Illini. What can the Gophers do to get back on track? Plus, how has Illinois turned their program around so quickly? Daniel House from Gophers Guru joins Ross to preview the game!
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods have mixed reviews of the Minnesota Vikings win over the Chicago Bears! How encouraging is this 4-1 start? When will the defense get fixed? How will they fare versus the Miami Dolphins in Week 6? The guys also preview the start of Minnesota Wild regular season and celebrate MNUFC's playoff berth. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad!
What a fun Sunday in Minnesota! The Minnesota Vikings once again snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, this time over the Chicago Bears behind Kirk Cousins. But what's wrong with the defense? PLUS, the Minnesota United are headed back to the MLS playoffs! Jon Harrison from the Loons pre and post-match show on 1500ESPN joins Ross on the pod to break it all down!
On this preview and review edition of the pod Daniel House from Gophers Guru and Ross breakdown the debacle at Huntington Bank Stadium this past Saturday. What went so wrong for the Golden Gophers? House also weighs in on the Minnesota Vikings 3-1 start.
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods recap the intense ending to the Minnesota Vikings win over the New Orleans Saints in London! How worried should we be about the defense and Kirk Cousins? How will they fare versus the Chicago Bears in Week 5? The guys also enjoyed Golden Gopher football being ranked while it lasted and hope MNUFC avoids a disastrous end to their season. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad!
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are now 4-0 after whoopin Michigan State last weekend in their Big Ten opener! The Maroon and gold will take on Purdue this Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium. Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross to review last weeks game and preview the tilt on Saturday.
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods commemorate a comeback win for the Minnesota Vikings over the Detroit Lions! Should they be concerned about Justin Jefferson after a few down games? How will they fare versus the New Orleans Saints in London? The guys also celebrate Golden Gopher football being ranked in the Top-25 and declare MNUFC's next match is a MUST WIN. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the SKOR North Taxi Squad!
Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings escaped Sunday's tilt with the Detroit Lions victorious AND the Gophers DOMINATED Michigan State in East Lansing. Manny Hill joined Ross to break down both teams big wins from this past weekend and to preview what comes next.
It's another Minnesota Golden Gophers review and preview pod! Daniel House from Gophers Guru joins Ross to discuss what CRAB's injury means for the Gophers football team... Plus a little Michigan State preview!
Another Monday Night Football appearance for Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings, and yet another clunker in primetime. Tyler Forness from The Vikings Wire and the Climbing The Pocket podcast joined Ross to dive into the mess that was the Vikings and Eagles. The two also look ahead to week 3 against the Detroit Lions.
AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods lament (Artis not so much) over the reality check the Philadelphia Eagles gave the Minnesota Vikings. Why did they not look prepared to play? How will they fare against the Detroit Lions in Week 3? The guys also say so long to the Twins' playoff chances after a disastrous weekend against the Cleveland Guardians, praise another Golden Gopher football victory and wonder what MNUFC's got to do to ever win down in Kansas City. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the SKOR North Taxi Squad!
Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross for their weekly Gophers football chat. After a 2-0 start for the University of Minnesota, the competition picks up just a bit when the Buffalos come to town on Saturday. Ross and House preview the game, review last week’s game against Western Illinois, and take a look around the Big Ten.
AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods celebrate the beatdown the Minnesota Vikings handed the Green Bay Packers! Should we be buying all the hype this fast? How will they fare against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2? The guys also are still giving the Twins a slim chance, recapped a two-match week for MNUFC and shoutout Golden Gopher & St. Thomas football for dominant wins. Catch these topics on the latest ride with the SKOR North Taxi Squad!
The Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers dominated the weekend on the football field. SKOR North & Purple Daily's, Judd Zulgad, joined Ross to break it all down. Are the Vikings now the favorite to win the NFC North? The two also deconstruct what has gone wrong for the Minnesota Twins.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 1-0 after beating Jerry Kill and New Mexico State last Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium. Daniel House from Gophers Guru will join Ross Brendel weekly this season to talk Gophers football! What are we looking for in week 2 from the Gophers and around the Big Ten?
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods get you pumped for Week 1 of the NFL season, as the Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers! Whose offense will be more rusty? Who wins and why? The guys also hope the Minnesota Twins don't get overshadowed by football now and recap Minnesota Golden Gopher football's first win of the year! Catch these topics, plus your weekly Minnesota United FC update, on the latest ride with the Taxi Squad!
Ross Brendel is joined by Thor Nystrom from Fantasy Pros, Betting Pros and Purple Daily's 'Before We Die' for some "Elite" football talk. Are the Vikings going to win 12 or more games? And how many games can the Gophers win in 2022? All that and more...
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods review a busy 2022 cut day for the Minnesota Vikings! Any surprises by the new 53 man roster? Should they have cut both Sean Mannion & Kellen Mond? How likely is an Alexander Mattison trade now? The guys also recap a hot hitting week for the Minnesota Twins. Catch these topics, plus your weekly Minnesota United FC update, on this week’s Taxi Squad!
The Minnesota Golden Gophers take on Jerry Kill and New Mexico State this Thursday at Huntington Bank Stadium. Will the two coaches throwdown at midfield? Plus, is it a disappointment if the Minnesota Twins miss the playoffs?
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods introduce you to the new QB2 of the Minnesota Vikings, Nick Mullens! Was this trade absolutely necessary? What will they do with Kellen Mond and Sean Mannion now? The guys also breakdown a real rough week at the plate for the Minnesota Twins. Catch these topics, plus your weekly Minnesota United FC update, on this week’s Taxi Squad!
The Golden Gopher and Minnesota Vikings football season is just DAYS away. Join Ross Brendel and guest, Daniel House, from Vikings Corner and Gophers Guru for a preseason primer. How can the Vikings win more than 10 games? Does the Gophers early season schedule present any challenges? That and so much more... Eh.
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods recap the Minnesota Vikings preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Who's got the edge at QB2, Sean Mannion or Kellen Mond? Are there any free agent quarterbacks they should look at? The guys also recap a not-so-great California road trip for the Minnesota Twins and bid farewell to Minnesota Lynx legend, Sylvia Fowles. Catch these topics, plus your weekly Minnesota United FC update, on this week’s Taxi Squad!
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods get you pumped for the first Minnesota Vikings game of the (pre)season versus the Las Vegas Raiders! How much playing time should starters get? Which players have the most to prove? The guys also crush MLB for the horrendous call in the Minnesota Twins-Toronto Blue Jays game that got Rocco Baldelli as fired up as he'll ever be! Check out these topics, plus your weekly Minnesota United FC update, on this week’s Taxi Squad!
Ross Brendel is joined by Jonathan Harrison from the MNUFC pre and post-match show on 1500 ESPN. Jon is very in tune to what's happening with the Minnesota Vikings, so naturally he has some thoughts on Training Camp. Jon also provides his overall thoughts on the Minnesota United at the MLS all-star break.
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods go over one of the most active MLB trade deadlines that the Minnesota Twins have ever had! How much better is the pitching with the additions of Jorge López, Tyler Mahle & Michael Fulmer? Were they fair trades? They guys also recap another week at Minnesota Vikings training camp, including Irv Smith Jr.'s injury. Check out these topics, plus your weekly Minnesota United FC update, on this week’s Taxi Squad!
Ross Brendel is joined by Phil Mackey for reaction on the Minnesota Twins at the MLB trade deadline. The Twins went "all in" by making a few BIG deals. How refreshing and how important were those trades? Plus Phil takes another go around at 5 Phil'er Questions... The bit is named after him, so he is obligated.
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods break down what you need to know as the Minnesota Vikings and NFL teams start training camp! How will Kirk Cousins be different or the same this season? Should Justin Jefferson be saying publicly he's already better than Davante Adams and Cooper Kupp? Are the Madden 23 ratings fair or foul? Check out these topics and more, including your weekly Minnesota United FC update, on this week's Taxi Squad!
Join Ross Brendel and guest, Dan Whenesota, for a look back at Minnesota hockey history, as Dan details his new book, A Slap Shot in Time: The Wild but True History of the Minnesota Fighting Saints. Dan also takes his stab at 5 Phil'er Questions and defends his NDSU Bison.
FROM THE POD A Slap Shot in Time
SKOR North producers Manny Hill & Jason Stormer recap the first half of the Minnesota Twins' season and preview the second half! What'd the guys think of Byron Buxton & Luis Arraez at the MLB All-Star Game? How active should the Twins be at the trade deadline? Who are some pitchers they should go after? Would they even dare think about trading Carlos Correa? Check out these topics and more on this week’s Taxi Squad!
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Manny Hill & Jason Stormer comb through a busy week for the Minnesota Wild! What do the guys think of Liam Öhgren, Danila Yurov & the other players drafted? Are they cool with keeping Marc-Andre Fleury and trading Cam Talbot? What's the latest with Kirill Kaprizov and getting him back to the US? Check out these topics and more on this week's Taxi Squad!
Manny Hill joins Ross on edition #119 of Minnesota Sports Chat to talk Twins and Timberwolves. The Twins need pitching help and they know it. Will they do what's necessary to make improvements? Plus plenty on Rudy Gobert and the new look Minnesota Timberwolves.
SKOR North producers Manny Hill, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods go wall-to-wall on the blockbuster trade sending Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves! Are they legit contenders now? Did they give up too much? Would the guys have given up more to get Kevin Durant instead? Check out these topics and more on this week's Taxi Squad!
Ross Brendel is joined by Daniel House from GophersGuru to discuss the ever changing landscape of the Big Ten, with the expansion of USC and UCLA in 2024. What does this mean for the Gophers? Plus a Gopher football recruiting update and the boy’s thoughts on the Minnesota Timberwolves adding Rudy Gobert.
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Manny Hill, Jason Stormer and Artis Woods breakdown all the crazy moves in the NBA, including losing the Dejounte Murray sweepstakes and recapping the Minnesota Timberwolves draft picks! The guys also go in-depth on the inevitable Kevin Fiala trade and what this means for the Minnesota Wild moving forward!
The Minnesota Wild have traded Kevin Fiala to the L.A. Kings in exchange for Brock Faber from the University of Minnesota and a 2022 first round draft pick. Should the Timberwolves trade D-Lo? When will the Twins trade for some bullpen arms? That and more with Ross Brendel and guest, Tim McNiff.
SKOR North producers Manny Hill, Jason Stormer and Artis Woods preview the NBA Draft and get you ready for what should be an offseason filled with Minnesota Timberwolves reckless speculation!
Ross' good buddy, SKOR North coworker and fellow sports enthusiast, Manny Hill, joins the pod to talk Minnesota Twins baseball and Timberwolves basketball. What will the Wolves do in the upcoming NBA draft? Will the Twins go all in with Carlos Correa and make a big trade at the MLB trade deadline? That and more...
Join Ross and guest, Darren "Doogie" Wolfson, from KSTP Channel 5 in the Twin Cities and SKOR North for a little Minnesota Twins and Timberwolves talk... Will the Twins make a move for another starter? Are the Timberwolves really "shopping" D-Lo? Plus, Doogie takes another stab at 5 Phil'er Questions.
On this 114th edition of Minnesota Sports Chat, Ross, revisits parts of his 3 conversations with Minnesota Governors, Jesse Ventura, Tim Pawlenty and Tim Walz. Join them for a behind the scenes look at politics in sports and FUN inside stories.
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Ross Brendel and Daniel House from Gophers Guru, spend a good chunk of time talking Minnesota Twins baseball. The local 9 is in first place, but should their lead in the division be even more comfortable? And what's up with the starters on constant pitch counts? House also weighs in on the Gopher football season opener against Jerry Kill's, New Mexico State squad. You can find Minnesota Sports Chat wherever you get your pods.