Apples 2 Apples: Recent Episodes
Drew Applebaum
Apples 2 Apples is a father son podcast that's supposed to be about sports, but you never know what topic is going to cause a generational divide. When they do discuss sports, Minnesota sports is the focus. Come find out if it's true that Father really does know best. Twitter: @apples2applespc Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/apples-2-apples/support
Unfamiliar territory for the A2a hosts as the Wolves came back from a 20 point deficit in game 7 IN Denver against the champs to take game 7 and advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in 20 years. What are their chances beyond? How did they do it? All that plus a special announcement by Scott on a packed A2a.
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What a stretch it has been for the squads. The Wolves have take down the Suns in a sweep and are now up 2-0 on the defending champs Nuggets. The Twins have won 14 of 16. How much of it will last? Those answers and more on this week's A2a.
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The NFL Draft is around the corner, and the Vikings are equipped with two first rounders, so what will they do? Will they trade up for one of the top 3? Stay and get JJ McCarthy or Michael Penix Jr.? Plus - the NBA playoffs are right around the corner and the Twins are struggling big time on a packed A2a.
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We've got the Final Four this weekend - how do the guys feel about the way the tournament has gone down so far? Who are their picks? And can't forget about the transfer portal! We also have a week's worth of baseball under our belt and Wrestlemania XL this weekend in a jam packed A2a.
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What an insane couple weeks it has been in sports. March Madness is in the Sweet 16, Shohei Ohtani might have been robbed but also may have a multi-million dollar gambling debt, the transfer portal is open, and the NBA is in the home stretch. The guys try to digest it all in a non-stop episode of A2a.
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The Kirk Cousins era in Minnesota has officially come to an end. The guys reflect on it, talk about how they feel about the decision to let him walk, and where the Vikes go from here. Plus, how has the FO done with the rest of free agency?
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A bit of NFL contract chatter today with the Vikings starting down the end of the Kirk Cousins era. Should they call it quits? Who is to blame if he walks? And if he does, then what? That moves us to the draft and what are things to watch for in the coming weeks. Plus, the Wolves are up and down but still at 1 in the West, how long can it last?
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An all over the place episode as we hit a down period in sports is highlighted by the biggest question in the NBA: Do you believe in the Minnesota Timberwolves? They're #1 in the West, league's top D, but can they buck every frame of their history? A little NFL contract talk and a lot more in today's A2a.
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The Cheifs have won again, and once again Mahomes has done it in comeback fashion. How do the Chiefs keep getting away with this? The guys recap their Super Bowl bets, the halftime show, and of course the game on a football heavy A2a.
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It's Super Bowl week and Drew is back, so the guys put together a bit of a contest. They pick the game, the total, and plenty of props - from normal to obscure to downright bizarre - to see who comes out the other side the big winner. Plus, the NBA trade deadline has come and gone. A can't miss PACKED A2a today.
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Well, I don't know what to write here because I didn't host. So why don't you come and join me in finding out on what must be quite the interesting A2a with just Sam and Scott! We have the Super Bowl on the horizon and that's really all that matters.
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The NFL Playoffs are upon us and we have narratives on narratives. The guys give their Super Wild Card Weekend picks and a fresh pick for the Super Bowl. A few legendary coaches have called it quits, or have they? All that and more on this week's A2a.
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Well, the Passtronaut has crash landed. The Vikings are being forced to turn to their FOURTH QB of the season, Nick Mullens. But, that's the story of the NFL in 2023. How many games can you win with a backup QB. What do the guys make of all that? Plus, is college football completely ruined? All that and more on a can't miss A2a.
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The guys favorite teams span the standings top to bottom. The Wolves (?!) lead the West, The Vikings are hanging onto the playoff picture in the 7 spot, and the Wild are at the bottom having fired their coach. Can the Wolves sustain? Can the Vikes recover after bye? Why did the Wild already hire a new coach? All those answers and much much more in today's A2a.
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Two weeks into the Josh Dobbs experience, are the guys convinced? Is the season saved? Is he the 2023 QB? The Wolves are the #1 defense in the NBA, are we sure that's a real stat? It's a wild A2a this week full of questions and not many answers.
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Kirk Cousins had the Vikings positioned for a serious run, playing some of the best ball of his career, and alongside the Texas Rangers put Creed back on the map. Then just like that he's missing an achilles and out for the year. Where do the Vikings go from here? Will be back? A little fantasy chatter and a check-in on the NBA round out a jam packed A2a.
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We're at that part of the year as baseball starts to wrap up and our winter sports start to tip off and drop the puck. The Twins season has come to an end, do the guys think there's something there to inspire hope? What do they need to do? The Wild have started and are already testing some of the hosts' patience...Plus, football reminds wild and fantasy remains impossible. Don't miss another A2a!
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Perhaps the most preposterous streak in sports has finally come to end! The Twins have actually won a postseason game, after losing 18 straight across 19 years. The guys discuss what that means, how it happened, and perhaps if this might be the start of a new streak. In the NFL, what are we doing at the RB position in fantasy? Are some teams starting to worry after week 4? All that and so much more on today's A2a.
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The injuries are piling up and Fantasy Football managers are having to earn their pay after week 2. How would the guys manage it? Are they managing it? All that and a look ahead to our favorite picks in week 2 as 2/3 of the crew are headed to Sportsbooks over the weekend.
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What a Week 1 we had! Chiefs, Bills, Bengals (and Vikings) all go down in an upside down week of football. Aaron Rodgers will be spending the season on his couch after tearing an Achilles in the biggest story of the week. The guys try and make sense of week 1, plus the Twins are almost certainly headed to the playoffs at this point, and the DWTS roster is officially released. One very special guest is close to home for the guys. Listen to find out who!
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The doldrums of summer sports have come to an end, and Football is finally here. The NCAA is headed into week 2, the NFL has kicked off and the guys give a little live commentary on the TNF game. Super Bowl predictions, a little US Open chatter, and so much more on your first NFL preview of the season.
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Football is finally right around the corner, with NCAAF Week 1 this weekend and Fantasy Football drafts underway, the guys check in on the world of football. We run through Scott's draft and see how we feel about his team. Plus, the US Open and so much more!
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Most of today's show is spent covering the Twins Trade Deadline, which is ironic because they did, well, nothing. The guys have plenty to talk about though, as is the case when a first place team chooses not to get better. But is that okay? The Anderson-Ramirez lightweight bout is discussed, and so much more on today's A2a!
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With the lull continuing through the summer months, the guys hit on the Twins who are surging, but coming off a disappointing blow up loss. Do they have a chance? They also spend some time chatting WWE and the best athletes* of all time. All that and more on an all over the place A2a.
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The guys take the show on the road, sort of. Scott takes the listeners on an adventure while Drew and Sam try to keep things on track. This episode of A2a covers the MLB All Star Game, Free Agency across both the NBA and NHL, and a little Minnesota Town Ball nostalgia.
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The 2023 draft is underway and the guys record live reactions to everyone picked after Victor Wembenyama. But at least one host isn't buying the hype. The Twins are rudderless in the league's worst division, and PJ Fleck has a massive recruiting win from a rival. All that and more on a packed A2a!
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A few interesting topics today as the guys dive into the US Open out in LA and the #1 thing on everyone's mind is...the course? The USA is taking on Mexico in Soccer and news breaks during the show, and it's something no one could have expected. Some chatter about where the blame lies for the Twins up and down play, and so much more on today's A2a.
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This week's A2a is full of Orchard stories in an episode that takes turns all over the place. In the actual sports world, Dalvin Cook is no longer a Viking and the PGA and LIV tours are merging? Sort of? Do we know what it is at all? All that and more on a crazy packed A2a. RIP Dave 2.0
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The guys have a few major league orchard members to shout out to start the show. Then they go all over the place with the Twins, but never really give an opinion on if they think they're any good or not...They give their picks for both the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Final in what is an all over, jam packed, can't miss A2a.
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The guys are in a bit of a down time for your local teams, but it spurs a lengthy discussion around analytics in baseball. What's their value? Have we gone too far? Do they matter at all? They check in on some of the NBA playoffs and give a recent Broadway report on an all over, can't miss, A2a.
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We're in a bit of a dead period for Minnesota sports, but there's plenty going on around the leagues. The NBA and NHL playoffs are charging ahead. The NFL schedules are released. And Scott has a few interesting stories to tell. All that and more on a can't miss A2a.
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The Wild and Wolves are once against bounced in the first round. The guys have mixed feelings about their seasons, but they aren't the only teams who had seasons end in disappointment. The NFL Draft came and went, the Vikings bolstered their roster with playmakers and versatile defenders, but is it who the guys would have picked? All that and more on today's A2a.
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The Wild and Wolves are full(?) steam ahead in the playoffs. The Wild stole home ice heading home 1-1 while the Wolves have had an 0-2 start that would be much easier to digest if they just, had played a bit better. What to make of both teams chances? Tune in to find out! All that plus, Scott got a new car and the Twins are playing pretty well!
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It's a Jim Nantz tribute episode as the guys spend most of the show on UCONN's championship and the first day of what is sure to be an interesting Masters with LIV players back in the fold. A bit of discussion on the drama in the Women's NCAAB final, and more in a packed episode.
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Well, the guys have had 2nd and 3rd chances at their brackets and they just keep getting busted. It's just that kind of year, but the guys keep trying to make sense of it and give one more prediction for Final Four weekend. On the diamond - it's opening day. The Twins have a fresh lineup, a shiny new scoreboard, and the league has the pitch clock! Is there hope for the Twins? All that plus the Wild and Wolves in a playoff race on a packed A2a.
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What an opening weekend of March Madness. The guys brackets are busted, but the good news of a weekly show is they get a fresh shot at picking a champion! Let's see how long that lasts. They breakdown the biggest upsets, surprises, performances, and everything in between. A little home stretch talk about the NHL and NBA, plus the WBC concludes a mad episode you don't want to miss!
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March Madness is here and the guys have absolutely no horse in the race, which makes it that much more fun. Who do they think has a real chance of going all the way? Who is their sleeper, someone ripe for an upset? They break down the bracket and give their picks for who will cut down the nets. Plus, a little World Baseball Classic chatter off some injury controversy.
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Well, there's a lot going on in sports, but is there really? Spring Training, NHL Trade Deadline, NBA stretch run, NCAAB Conference tourneys starting, NFL Combine. Also some huge news out of Dinkeytown as Lindsay Whalen steps down(?) as coach of the women's basketball team. See what the guys sort through in the midst of all that on this week's A2a!
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What an incredible Super Bowl we had this year, highlighted by mixed reviews on the Halftime Show which featured a very special and unexpected guest with Rihanna. The guys recap all their prop bets - what hit, what didn't, what did they really have to sweat out? What did that win mean for Mahomes, and what did it mean for the Eagles? All that and more on another packed A2a.
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The guys are killing a penalty down one host this week with Sam tending to more important matters. But at the end of the day it's Super Bowl week and that's really all that matters. The guys run through the whole list of prop bets, their actual picks, and other things they're looking out for. Some quick NBA trade deadline chatter rounds out a packed A2a.
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Well, the Vikings season is over, just like that. The aging defense put up so little of a fight against the Giants that Ed Donatell is already looking for a new job, and a handful of cornerstone players might be looking with him. What else do the Vikings need to address in KOC's and KAM's first true offseason? Real decisions to be made on so many of your favorite Vikings. Way more Wolves chatter than normal as the guys try to figure out just what might be going wrong with a team with such high expectations. All that and some basketball school chatter, and more!
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After a few weeks hiatus the guys are back with a LOT to talk about. Carlos Correa is somehow a Twin...? For 6 more years...? The Vikings ended up in the 3 spot for the NFL Playoffs. The Wild are good, if not spectacular. The Wolves though, can't seem to get it all together. A whirlwind episode is a can't miss A2a!
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Sam's a lite arrival but that's okay because the hosts' college reps are off to a 3-0 start! That, plus the Vikings are 7-1 headed into Buffalo who might be without Josh Allen. The Vikings against backups QBs is a tale as old as time. Well, the winning ways aren't quite as good down the street. The Wolves are struggling, and while they aren't the only team they're dangerously close to being the laughing stock of the NBA (again). Who is to blame? Can it be fixed? All that and more on A2a!
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The guys open with some gambling chatter because apparently Scott doesn't know how betting works and Drew just got back from Vegas. Sam's the resident handicapper, and he's not too happy about the whole thing. There's sports going on, and they cover that, but with all 4 major sports underway it's more a whirlwind than deep analysis. They do check in on the Wolves and Wild's average at best starts, and the Vikings have a commanding division lead? All that and more!
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A wild week in Minnesota football saw the Gophers flounder and the Vikings...flourish? Flourish might be a strong word, but any time you go to London and get a win across the Pond it's something to be happy about. Or is it? The guys may not all agree on that. The Gophers, well, were ranked a bit prematurely. The B1G West is still wide open though, so what has to happen for them to make it happen? The winter sports are so close to getting going while baseball wraps up. All that and more on a packed A2a.
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Minnesota football is looking up! The Gophers are into the top 25 with the Big Ten's easiest schedule remaining, can they cash in? The Vikings escape against (a good?) Detroit team and are off to London to play an underwhelming Saints squad. A few winnable games ahead of the bye. Can they stay above .500 and start to click under the new coaching staff? The Twins are sorta playing too but whatever. All that and more on this A2a!
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Week 1 of the NFL is behind us and what a week it was. A few teams let their fans down, a few teams inspired them, and some we just aren't sure what to make of them. Near the top of the optimism radar across the league - your Minnesota Vikings? A beatdown of the Packers has fans envisioning a new era ahead, do the guys think it's legit? Some major fantasy injuries (of course) so how should you react? All that and more on this week's packed A2a.
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The guys head into week 1 with a heavy loss on their minds, as their biggest fan Queen Elizabeth has passed. Some thoughtful words lead into the cast reveal of season 31 of Dancing With the Starts. Most importantly though, it's week 1, there's a new Super Bowl Favorite, and the defending champs are already washed. Surely no overreactions to week 1 on this week's can't miss A2a.
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The Twins are starting to slip. Consistent struggles by basically anyone not named Luis Arraez and Jose Miranda, plus injuries upon injuries have the Twins out of first place without many positive signs. Can they turn it around? It's the road to the LLWS and the guys have A LOT to say about it. All that and more on a jam packed episode.
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The Twins ACTUALLY did something at the deadline?! Do the guys think it's going to be enough to make them a real competitor in the AL? NFL Training camp is underway so the guys swing by there in a jam packed episode.
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Well, Rudy Gobert is a Timberwolf. What does it mean for a perenially cursed franchise that finally was showing signs of life? Do the guys agree on the trade, what the Wolves gave up, if it will work? Just across the street, the Twins couldn't hold onto a lead even if Rudy was standing in the box. Do the Twins have any shot at turning this season into something special? All that and more!
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We're in the heat of the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup. One of the countries most successful sports cities in Boston faces off against Steph (and Andrew Wiggins) going for their 4th. The Lightning head towards a 3 peat while the Avs try to finally capitalize on some of the best regular season hockey we've ever seen. Must be fun for those fan bases, anyways...What should the Twins do ahead of the deadline? All that and more on today's A2a!
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NBA Finals about to start, NHL Conference Finals going on, and the guys talk about the Queen of England and Scott's voice acting career? Come find out how they get there, plus hear their NBA Finals predictions, where the Twins are at, and so much more!
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Well, with the Wolves and Wild bounced from the Playoffs, the NFL Draft behind us, and it way too early in the MLB season to get too caught up in anything, the guys have a bit of down time. Sam stopped by New York, they can make fun of some non Minnesota teams, and so much more! An episode of A2a that's all over and you don't want to miss.
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Well, the guys spend as long as they can avoiding talking about sports because it's not great, so find out where that takes them! They do finally chat a bit about the NBA playoffs, and the inevitable Wild breakdown, but this one's way more about the rest of the conversations. Tune in and find out what that is!
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So the Wolves have bowed out after one round, the Wild aren't off to a hot playoff start, and even Carlos Correa is in danger of missing serious time. More early exits for Minnesota sports, and is the end anywhere in sight? The guys also chat college transfers and NIL and what might be a solution (hint: there might not be). All that and more on A2a.
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The Wolves are in a heated battle with the Grizz in the most competitive series of the NBA's first round. We've had blowouts, epic collapses fit for Minnesota, and constant questionable refereeing. What do the Wolves need to do to close this out, do they have a chance, and is that optimism for the future I smell? The Twins are okay, but the good news is the rest of the division is terrible. The Vikings have their first draft with the new regime on the horizon, what do the guys see as the biggest needs. All than and more on A2a!
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The NBA Playoffs are underway and the Wolves are on the board! A game 1 followed by a blowout loss has the guys wondering if this team can just piece together some home wins to find their way into the second round. The Wild are rolling, but so is St. Louis, how did we get here? The Twins, well it's not pretty. All that plus some deep NBA playoff talk on another episode of A2a!
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The Wolves have won one of the biggest games in franchise history, locked up a spot in the playoffs for the 2nd time in almost 20 years, and people are upset that we celebrated a little bit. Was it warranted? Do they have any hope against Memphis? The guys debate that and much more when it comes to the NBA playoffs. The Twins are off to an unsurprisingly slow start and the Wild are just about at the playoffs. All that and more on A2a!
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We've gotten to the Final Four and it is packed with talent and prestige. Who do the guys think will bring it all home, and will Coach K finally be sent into retirement a loser? Spring Training is underway and even with all their moves the Twins pitching looks...underwhelming. The Vikings start to round out the roster and the Wild and Wolves barrel toward the playoffs. All that and more!
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The guys favorite teams welcome a whole host of star talent showing up in the Twin Cities, and they're not really sure what to make of it. Carlos Correa is a Twin, Marc-Andre Fleury is the Wild's new goalie, Zadarius Smith crossed the border to wear purple. How could this possibly go wrong...On top of that March Madness has reached the Sweet 16 and the guys finally agree on something. Coach K must go down. All that and more!
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The slow days have finally come to an end. The MLB is out of the lockout and players are moving all over. NFL free agency is off to a hot start, and the NBA and NHL seasons are moving quickly towards the playoffs. Plus, March Madness has finally tipped off! A packed show today that you really don't want to miss.
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As the second half of the NHL and NBA seasons start off, the NFL coaches have been hired, the MLB still might not have a season, the Olympics are over, what is there to really talk about? Don't worry - the A2a guys got you as they find ways to fill the sports silence with 2nd half previews and whatever else comes to mind on a can't miss A2a!
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What a few weeks it has been in sports. The guys recap all things Super Bowl - halftime show, food, the game itself, Patrick Mahomes' fiance and brother - all the important stuff. They discuss the trade deadline for the NBA, especially the merits of the James Harden move and the fact that the Wolves did nothing. Some quick Olympics chatter and so much more on this week's A2a.
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Jim Harbaugh was your Vikings coach for about 3 hours, and then he headed home without a deal. What might have gone wrong? Are the Vikings worse or better off without him and potential front runner Kevin O'Connell? We also preview the Super Bowl with game predictions and so much more. The Wild and Wolves are...both winning? The guys aren't really sure how to feel about it, but there is all that and so much more.
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What a weekend of NFL playoffs we had. Multiple games coming down to the wire, one of the greatest games of all time, annoying family members, it had it all! Hear the guys break down what went on and give their predictions for what comes next. Plus, the Vikings have a new GM! What do the guys think about Kewsi Adofo-Mensah, and what he might (or might not) bring to the team! All that and more on this week's A2a.
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The NFL playoffs are under way and what an up and down weekend it was. A couple games went down to the wire, include one insane (well, the guys aren't too surprised) ending, and a few blowouts. Does it change how A2a feels about any HC candidates for the Vikings? The Wolves are still up and down as well, and the Wild keep doing what they do - succeed when it makes the least sense. All that and more on a jam packed A2a!
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Well, it's finally happened. Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman are no longer employed by the Minnesota Vikings. The guys dive into the why and what might come next for this Vikings team that just a few years ago was 1 game from the Super Bowl. Our winter teams are struggling with injuries and COVID - what to expect from them? All that and more on A2a this week!
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It's the Christmas season, and Kirk Cousins wasn't feeling too giving. The Vikings won, but Kirk had one of the worst statistical games of the year. Is there any chance that the Vikings can sneak into the playoffs? A weird week for fantasy opens up the playoffs. With COVID running through the league, who is available to play these days? The NBA has their own issues too, and there may not be an end in site. All that and more on this week's A2a.
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This week was one big reality check for the A2a crew. The Wild are sliding a bit, the Wolves are mostly falling back to reality, and just when they thought the Vikings would make it easy, they got put to the brink of a historic blowup. Where do their teams go from here? All that and TONS of fantasy chatter this week on A2a. Don't miss it.
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There are two "it might finally be happenings" that the guys discuss. Is the reign of Cousins/Zimmer/Spielman finally over for the Vikings? Was losing on the final play (yep, again) to the winless Lions the final straw? Across the river in St. Paul, are the Wild finally a legit cup contender? They have the most wins in the NHL with no signs of cooling off. Are they for real? All that and way more on a jam packed A2a.
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Well, our squads are actually starting to win? The Wild are one of the hottest teams in the NHL at the moment, and the Wolves are streaking. All that PLUS the Axe is back in Minnesota. What a win for a squad with hopes to end up in a solid bowl game. All that and more on today's A2a!
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The guys have officially given up on trying to figure out the Vikings, but that won't stop them from talking about a big win over the Chargers. Are there any good teams in the NFL this year? Are they all sort of good? Sort of bad? What to think! All that and so much more on this A2a.
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The guys spend most of the week on fantasy - what to do with certain guys, who's for real and who's not, and why won't anyone make a trade these days! They don't spend too long on the Vikings because, well, what's the point. It's a grab bag of sports this week on A2a that you don't want to miss!
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Well - it's that special time of year when the Vikings, Wild, and Wolves are all playing and we get to enjoy Minnesota sports on an almost nightly basis. Things aren't going too well lately though, with all three teams sliding down the standings with loss after loss. The Vikings had another embarrassing primetime showing, is it the final nail in the coffin for this crew? The Wild and Wolves got off to hot starts, but now both have skids of their own thanks to underperforming stars. All that and so much more this week on A2a.
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The NHL and NBA are underway and there is a different feel in the Minnesota air...are this year's teams any different? The Wild and Wolves start off the year a combined 4-0, but can it last? The Vikings head into the bye, but seemingly so does every other team. What to do in fantasy with all the byes and injuries? Come find out and so much more on this week's A2a.
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The Vikings won a game on a last second kick and the world will now be ending accordingly. Should we even be happy with the win against the lowly Lions? The guys discuss if this win gives hope or proves there is none. That, plus some questionable coaching decisions round out the football chatter. As always, the must sits and must starts of the week and so much more.
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Well, the Vikings are back to their losing ways this week. Hard to put blame on anyone when no one plays well. The guys recap the game and then run around the NFL and see what interesting things are going on. The MLB Playoffs are off to the races, so let's see who are the favorites and who might surprise. All that and even more from A2a!
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The Vikings get their first win of the year....against the Seahawks? The Vikings are a fumble and a chip shot away from 3-0 and a serious MVP contender in Kirk. Could that turn things around, or will Cleveland knock them back down to earth? Injuries start to pile up, who can you trust in fantasy? The Twins are wrapping their season up but a few big questions remain. All that and more on this can't miss A2a.
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Just when you thought the Vikings would redeem a tough week 1 loss with a massive week 2 upset against the Cardinals on the road, the kicker curse strikes its ugly head. Where does the 0-2 squad go from here? Kaprizov is finally signed for the Wild and training camp has just begun. The biggest shocker of the week is the firing of Gersson Rosas. Another episode in the disfunction of the Timberwolves, so now what! It might sound like a repeat episode, but that's just Minnesota Sports!
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Week one of the NFL has come and gone and it was one for the Underdogs. The Vikings go into Cincy and leave losers after a rollercoaster of a game. Who is to blame? Is there hope? The guys whip around the NFL recapping a wild week. Plus, is PJ Fleck actually a serious USC candidate? Are him and the Gophers meant to be? All that and more!
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We're in the down days of August for another episode of A2a. The guys chat about whether the preseason actually matters, the Wolves actually did something, and Kaprizov is still unsigned. Random chatter fills the hour in an interesting and can't miss episode of A2a!
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Well the Olympics have finally come to end and the guys are a little lost for words (yeah right...). While the MLB season enters one or its more irrelevant months, the NFL hasn't had a full preseason week, the NBA is in summer league, and the NHL is doing nothing, what will the guys have to talk about? Only one way to find out, tune in!
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We're nearing the end of the Olympics and the US has a shot at some big time Golds. The Twins sold at the deadline but was it enough? The T'wolves stay quiet while Kirk is loud on vax chatter. All that and more.
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The Parise Suter era has come to and end for the Wild. Where do they go from here? Was it worth the buyout? The NBA finals is all tied up and who needs to win this championship the most? All that and more!
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Without a lot of excitement around our local squads, the guys spend most of the show breaking down the top storylines in the NBA playoffs and the recent changes to the MLB's foreign substance policy. Plenty of other stories arise on a refreshingly national A2a.
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With the Twins being basement dwellers, the A2a crew whips around everything going on in sports. The NHL and NBA Playoffs are in crunch time, so why cant any players hit free throws in crunch time? Who's got a shot at it all? The Vikings somehow keep finding cash to make moves, and so much more!
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When the only team in town playing can barely field a team, what is there to talk about? Well, the A2a crew still found something ramble about for an hour. Playoff chatter, some soccer talk, and everything in between on another can't miss A2a.
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So the Wild's season is officially over, the Twins stink, KAT rumors are swirling. What a time to be a Minnesota Sports fan! In other sports news, the USFL is back! But why? All that and more on another can't miss A2a.
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Well, it's been a week! What did we miss? The Twins are making a comeback, Wild are in game 7, what can go wrong!
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The guys are at a crossroads with their squads this week. The Twins continue to plummet, the Wild have overachieved and might have something going, but still aren't Stanley Cup contenders, the others continue with the same old schtick. Where to look for hope and the next championship has the guys wondering, what will it take? All that and more on a can't miss A2a.
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The guys debate the Vikings draft decisions including getting some depth at some key positions - but was it the right move? The Twins bullpen can't hold a lead and the lineup can't mount a comeback. Is there any hope? There is hope for a surging Wild squad and a Wolves team that is showing signs of life to close out the season.
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The NFL Draft is here and the guys debate, how much do we really know? Trevor Lawrence should go 1, but after that there's a lot of questions marks. What do the Vikings do with their pick, what do we think they should do. Biggest busts, some sleepers, and everything in between. A quick recap of the local squads rounds out a big draft day ep.
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Well it was a banner week for your favorite teams. The Twins can't win and are led by a manager who looks more clueless each game. The Wolves continue to be the Wolves, but perhaps there is a little reason for hope? The Wild are exceeding expectations, but the bar was pretty low. The guys also cover some local college squads and much more in a can't miss A2a!
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Well, the Twins are off to a rocky start and the guys think it's the manager's blame to take. Rocco might be analytically minded, but is that stopping him from putting out the best lineup that puts the Twins in a spot to win? Plus they recap the NCAA championship game as well as where the Wolves go from here. The NHL trade deadline passed and the Wild were not so wild, maybe it's for the best? All that and more on a can't miss episode!
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Action in so many sports where to begin! Opening day is right around the corner, the Final Four is here, the NBA trade deadline came and went, the NHL's is right around the corner. The guys whip from topic to topic with so much to cover on a can't miss episode!
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We're through the first weekend of March Madness and it certainly lived up to its name...or so 2/3 of the crew thinks. Come listen in on why one host isn't too interested in the tournament thus far. Plus - are the Wild for real? Patrick Peterson is back in his LSU Purple and Gold, but with the Vikings this time. Good signing? All that and more in this can't miss episode!
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Well, after a year off and a season no one could have predicted March Madness is back! Come catch the crew's picks for the Big Dance including a couple sleepers to keep an eye on. NFL Free Agency is off to a crazy start and the Vikings made a splash, but was it the right move? The Gopher Basketball team also needs a new coach. All that and more!
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Updates galore on this week's episode! The Wild just keep winning, the Wolves are coming out of the break, the Twins are full swing into Spring Training, and the Vikings have started to make some offseason moves. All of that PLUS College Basketball Conference Tournaments. A jam packed episode that you can't miss!
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So much to talk about this week, but not a lot of good things to talk about. The streaking Wild hit a roadbump in Vegas leading to Zach Parise getting benched. Was it deserved? For the best? Will it ruin their mojo? Plus, the Wolves are still the Wolves and the guys debate if there is even any hope. All that and so much more!
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The Wild can't be stopped while the Wolves can't get started. Ryan Saunders is finally out, what does that mean for the franchise?
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Well, football is over so that leaves us with the NHL and NBA in play. The Wild are back from Covid break...sort of, and KAT is back for the Wolves. Even with KAT, there's no DLo and the Wolves keep finding unique ways to blow leads. The guys also cover a bit of early NFL offseason and trade rumors.
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The Superbowl has come and gone...and it was a little disappointing? Hear what the guys think led to the Bucs beating the Chiefs up and down the field. They all picked the Chiefs, but were they surprised? Of course, it wouldn't be the Superbowl without the halftime show and commercials. Did those live up to expectations this year? All that plus around the horn of sports in play right now in another new episode of A2a!
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Chiefs vs. Bucs is here in a meeting of two generational quarterbacks. Come find out what the guys think the keys to the game are as well as their score predictions. A little bit of halftime show chatter with The Weeknd sure to give an interesting performance. The Wild are in COVID trouble and the Timberwolves are still the Timberwolves. All that and so much more in a packed A2a!
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This week on A2a the Twins finally make a substantial move! Although it's at a position we already had a guy. What's the long term plan? The Wild are faltering a bit but there are some promising signs. What is their potential? The Wolves keep losing, what's new there, and a NFL championship weekend recap. Huge throwback episode you do not want to miss!
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Well, our two winter squads are off to very different, very interesting starts. The Wolves keep finding new and unique ways to lose games while KAT recovers from injury and COVID, while the Wild are off to a surprising start out in California. Back to back OT wins, but can it last? The NFL playoffs are heating up, who do we think has the best chance at representing their conference in the Super Bowl? All that and more!
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The NHL is on the verge of puck drop and James Harden forced his way out of Houston. A wild week for the guys to try and dissect. Do we like when stars force a trade? Do we think the Wild have any shot this year? Tune in and find out! Plus, one round of the NFL playoffs is behind us and now it gets real.
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The NFL regular season has come to a close after an interesting week 17. The Vikings are left with their offseason to-do list, and NFL fans are debating tanking after the Eagles benched Jalen Hurts against the WFT. What do the guys think about it? They deep dive the Timberwolves current skid that doesn't seem to have an end in sight. Is there anything to do besides get KAT healthy? All that and so much more!
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A very merry Christmas episode from the A2a crew this week. A quick Vikings overview gives plenty of time for the hosts' naughty and nice list. They run across every sport, all across the country, and even some fans near and dear to the show to find out who made it onto the A2a nice list, and who is getting coal this Christmas. This is one you don't want to miss!
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At some point we may find out what has cursed Vikings kickers for eternity, but for this week we debate whether or not it was actually Dan Bailey's fault. Where do the Vikings go from here? They're running out of time even with the expanded playoff. The Timberwolves tip off is right around the corner, do have any expectations for them? Tune in to find out!
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The Vikings are back to .500 and facing off with Tom Brady who they have never beat - after two unconvincing wins do they have a chance? The MLB offseason is barely under way but the A2a crew gets into a heated argument about the Twins potential moves ahead. More Gopher talk than usual with hockey and basketball with 0 losses between them! All that and so much more this week.
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On a very special episode recorded LIVE at the WFNU studios, the A2a gang tackle the Vikings late collapse against Dallas. A full team meltdown? Specific culprits? Draft day in the NBA is now behind us and the Wolves were certainly busy. New and old faces added to the team, a few local kids drafted, and a full breakdown of the Wolves picks. All that and so much more in a fresh A2a
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Well, the Vikings somehow won three straight against their NFC rivals and are back in the thick of the playoff race. A very winnable game against Dallas on the horizon, is there a real chance at the playoffs? The guys decide what needs to get done to make it happen. With the NBA draft behind us, the Wolves were active and left with 3 first rounders and an old friend. A2a discusses if they're happy with the haul, or what more needs to be done. All that plus some fantasy chatter packs a new A2a.
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Two Minnesota W's in one weekend! Been a while since we have had that feeling. Two teams off to mediocre starts - where do they go from here? The guys discuss the Vikings odds out in the Windy City and if the Gophers have any chance heading South to Iowa. The Timberwolves are staring at the 1st overall pick that no one seems to want. What should they do with it? What can they do with it? All that plus some Masters talk in a jam packed A2a!
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A surprising win at Lambeau for the Vikings has the guys asking two questions: How, and was it worth it? Come find out what the guys think fell in the favor of the Purple and Gold to lead to a win and if a moral victory is worth the loss in draft position. Plus, the Gophers continue to refuse to play defense. Is there hope? When might that hope come? All that and more on a packed week of A2a!
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Well, real football doesn't seem to be going too well for the guys! The Vikings are clearly signaling a rebuild after a terrible start, the Gophers got embarrassed in the opener, but let's see if their fantasy squads are doing anything better! They also deep dive what the Wolves might - and should - do with that confusing first pick. KDZ is back and so much more in another fresh A2a!
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Well, the Vikings season may have finally reached its low point. Where do they go from here? Are they too talented to tank? Fire sale? The guys weigh the possible options for the rest of the season. The Big Ten opener is right around the corner and there are some serious hopes in Dinkytown this year. Some deep dive fantasy football chatter rounds out a can't miss episode!
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A controversial 4th and 1 call by Mike Zimmer left the Vikings a few inches short of a win in Seattle. The guys debate who is to blame, is anyone to blame? Right call bad execution? Seattle made plays and we didn't? Tons to consider. They cover baseball through the eyes of the White Sox interesting firing of their manager, comparable to Rocco? All that and so much more including a heated Wild debate and some brief MJ vs. Lebron chatter (plus KDZ)!
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The guys are joined today by a special guest and the first thing we have to mention is the Vikings are officially in the win column! How did it happen, is there hope for the remainder of the season? Our guest is a state championship baseball coach so of course we deep dive the age old Rocco debate. Does he take too much blame? Where does there need to be improvement? All that and so much more including a reflection on the current COVID scenario in the NFL that you don't want to miss!
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As quickly as the Twins steamrolled into the playoffs, they were swept and sent home. 16 years, 18 straight losses, what could it be? The guys debate why this one happened and where the team goes from here including some very interesting trade discussions. The Vikings continue to struggle, is there any hope? All that and more plus a spooky edition of KDZ!
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Well, it was a up and down week as the Vikings laid an egg again on Sunday, but the Twins are on a roll! Two big questions dominate today's show: can the Vikings turn it around in any way? The guys discuss if that's possible. For the Twins, who is the ideal matchup? Could it beyond all belief actually be the Yankees? All that and more plus a new KDZ!
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Both the Twins and the Vikings left our hosts scratching their heads over the past week. It is a mix of "what were they thinking" and "where do we go from here?" The Twins are going to easily make the playoffs, but what do they have to do in the final weeks? Are there any positives from the Vikings loss to the Packers? All that plus some NBA discussion and fantasy football preview in the coming week (and more) in another can't miss A2a!
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Football is actually back! The A2a crew gives their Viking predictions and how this rebuild on the fly might go. They cover some major league stories and give their Super Bowl picks. Spoiler: a repeat might be on the horizon. Some fantasy football chatter follows; what to expect in a tough to predict year and a few under the radar few guys that need to be on your roster. Finally, the Twins are in an AL Central dogfight. Can Rocco get this team going, or will it be up to the 9 guys on the field to succeed in spite of the skipper? All that and more on this episode!
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A Twins filled A2a today with them coming off a tough losing streak and falling back to third in the AL Central. Sure, the hitting has been slumping and the pitching has faltered, but the guys think the issues stem from one man: the head coach. They debate Rocco's lineup decisions, in game moves, and even who the organization is choosing to bring up as they battle injuries. We round out the show with a brief discussion on what the Wolves should do with the #1 pick. All that and more on a fresh A2a!
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The Twins are on pace to win more than 100 games (if we had 162 this season), lead the division, and have one of the best pitching staffs in baseball. So why does it feel like they aren't playing good baseball! The managing? The hitting? Injuries? The guys try to figure out why it feels so bleak even though they're off to a hot start. The NBA and NHL playoffs are heating up and hear why Scott is watching (hint: no trips planned to LA for him). All that and more on a fresh A2a!
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Sports are back, but the grass may not be greener for Minnesota sports. The Wild put forth an on brand performance fallng flat and getting bounced from the bubble in the first round. The Twins are leading the division, but struggling to hit and stay healthy. The Gophers' season is at serious risk and are the Vikings primed to take a step back? A lot of unanswered questions for the guys this week as they try to make sense of the landscape with sports returning.
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Sports are back in full flight! And for a Minnesota sports fan all is back to normal, including even a classic Wild first round exit. The guys discuss the Wild's up and down series with Vancouver, the Twins hot start, and even the surprisingly successful Loons! We're all back on the deserted island of course and so much more! With sports back in action, this A2a is can't miss.
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The Twins are underway, the NBA bubble officially has real games, the NHL had their exhibitions, and the MLS is Back tourney has entered the knockout stage. The gang is all back and now all we have to do is watch! How are the guys feeling about the Twins early and the Wild in the restart? All that plus the Joe Kelly incident, how they feel about sports without fans, and the continuation of the deserted island. You don't want to miss it!
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This week the guys have actual sports to talk about! The MLS is back tournament kicked off and the Loons managed to sneak away with a W in extra time. Scott is pessimistic about how the NFL may or may not return, and the guys give their thoughts on all the drama surrounding the Washington TBD's. KDZ is back and we are all sent back to our deserted island. All that and more in a jam packed episode of A2a!
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Well, the time has come: MLS has kicked off, the NBA is moving into Disney World, the MLB is scrimmaging, but will it pan out? Only time will tell - but in the meantime we get some laughs out of NBA players reactions to Disney World amenities. The biggest battle of the week - Drew vs. technology. The crew also takes their pass at renaming the Washington NFL team. All that and so much more on this week's A2a!
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All our major leagues are back on track to play, but does the A2a crew really think it is going to happen? The guys break down the path back for each league and if it will really work. They also go over their perfect 4th of July picnic and much, much more. Another can't miss episode of A2a!
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Well, the MLB has a plan to return to play and sports are completely on their way back to our TVs! But will it last? The crew discusses how they think each leagues' plan is going to go, and if the hopes of sports in July are realistic. They go into detail on what they think the shortened MLB season means for the Twins and other contenders, plus what the issues between the owners and players might mean for the future. All that and so much more on a must hear episode of A2a!
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We are on the road back to sports! But will it be smooth? NBA players are discussing sitting out, the MLB and MLBPA continue to argue about a return to play schedule, the NHL is moving at a snail's pace, but it seems like the MLS has it figured out! On top of the league concerns, Dalvin Cook wants a contract extension. Can the Vikings afford it? Should they pay up? All that and more on today's can't miss A2a!
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Well, the NBA is on its way back! Unfortunately, they left the Timberwolves behind. The guys discuss how viable the plan is, and what they think it might mean for the top contenders in the league. The MLB is at serious risk of not having a season this year and straining the relationships with the players for good - what is the path forward? All that and more, another episode from haircut and AC-less quarantine. You don't want to miss it?
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This week on A2a we are getting closer and closer to sports returning. The NHL has announced their return plans - whenever that might be - and the Wild made the cut! The NBA is close to finalizing a structure, but will teams want to play and follow the guidelines? Also, the MLB is at risk of losing a lot more than just one season with the owners and players far apart on a deal. All that, plus KDZ rounds out a huge A2a that you cannot miss!
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A2a is back with another episode even though sports aren't! The guys give their thoughts on The Last Dance - did it live up to the hype? Quarantine means a lot of extra time - how have they been passing the time? KDZ comes in with a thought provoking question to round out the episode. This one isn't sports heavy - but still not one you want to miss!
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We're still in quarantine, but all our leagues are getting closer to returning to action! The guys break down what leagues are closest to returning, and who can realistically come back successfully. A special guest - Conor from Conor's Corner - joins to give his opinions. If sports do return, will players come back in full force? The guys dive into those questions and more, plus KDZ and more! Don't miss a fresh A2a!
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Another week in quarantine and another week of A2a! The guys recap their favorite picks from this year's draft, as well as who they each think is on the fast track to disappoint as a bust. With some extra time to pass, the crew puts together their Mount Rushmore of sports movies, with plenty of honorable mentions. To cap it off, we have KDZ and some of our favorite board games. Don't miss a unique and eventful A2a!
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The A2a crew is back to recap a jam packed draft from the weekend. We cover the picks, especially the Vikings record setting 15(!) picks, including 2 first rounders. More than that, the NFL's first completely virtual draft has us debating GM and coach set-ups, player reactions, and how the broadcast was handled. Reviews are mixed to say the least, so don't miss out! The guys also have a special guest - STA Baseball Coach and State Champion Matt Kelly - who gives his draft thoughts and imparts some coaching wisdom. Round out the episode with KDZ for a massive quarantine pick me up and can't miss A2A!
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The show must go on! That goes for A2a and the sports world. The A2a crew debates what they think might happen with the major sports leagues who were just wrapping up, or just starting to get going. We go row the boat with the #5 recruiting class in the country and PJ Fleck. As he rebuilds, what does the future hold? Finally, we get to the only major sporting event left: the NFL Draft. Who might the Vikings take? Who will be a bust? To Trade or not to trade? All those questions answered and more, PLUS we have some very important new residents of Tampa Bay. Don't miss out on A2a coming to you live from Quarantine.
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Well, every sports league is either cancelled or postponed for the foreseeable future. Where does that leave us? The guys and a very special guest try to think about how the NBA and NHL might reboot when this gets back up and running. NFL Free Agency is still off and running though! The QB carousel has started to roll headlined by TB12 to TB. The Vikings major move thus far is trading Stefon Diggs for a handful of draft picks including a 1st rounder. Worth it? What needs to come from those picks for the Vikings to actually improve? The crew rounds out this unique episode with thoughts on the start of the MLB season and what it might mean to the Twins. If you have extra time on your hands (you probably do) come check out A2a!
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With March Madness approaching, the slow part of the sports year is wrapping up. However, the spread of the Coronavirus has added some incredible, although unfortunate stories to the leagues currently in play. Games in empty stadiums? Conference tournaments cancelled? What sort of impact will that have, what are leagues looking to do in response? The Wild are back in playoff contention on the back of Kevin Fiala. Can they carry this momentum forward? KDZ and a listener question wrap up an interesting and can't miss episode of A2a this week. Make sure to tune in, you do not want to miss it.
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What an episode we have for you today! The Wild are making a late playoff push and lighting up the scoreboard under interim Head Coach Dean Evason - is this team poised to make noise in the playoffs? Were the right moves made at the deadline? We check in on the Twins Spring Training and a KAT-less Wolves squad, but that just scratches the surface of today's episode. KDZ is back and we hear about Scott's adventures at a Frat Party, talk seltzer, Coronavirus, and way way more. Don't miss a diverse and informative edition of A2a!
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A huge crossover event takes over this week's A2a! Conor O'Meara takes the orchard by storm as this WFNU family event makes for an episode you can't miss. First and foremost, we take some time getting to know Conor a little bit better and see what he has on the docket. The guys deep dive on the Wild after Conor had the honor of interviewing Bill Guerin! Some serious basketball talk ensues - tank or not to tank? This is an episode you do NOT want to miss, so come join the A2a guys and Connor for a special hour!
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It was a slow week in games for your favorite teams, so we cover a huge variety of stories across the national sports landscape. We have multiple playoff restructure proposals, NBA All-Star Weekend, some NFL off-season stories, and so much more! Your major Minnesota news we dive into is the surprising firing of Bruce Boudreau. Its a rapid fire episode of A2a where the guys get into story after story culminating in a few very interesting questions. You don't want to miss it!
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The trades keep rolling! The much anticipated D'angelo Russell trade finally came to fruition. It has the Wolves off to a good start with their new look - what does it mean for the future of the franchise? The Wild decided to join the party trading a fan favorite for pieces that are meant to build for the future. Can they stay competitive this year? Should they? KDZ is back with rolls into some XFL talk. All of that and so much more! Don't miss out on this week's can't miss A2a.
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A2a is back and very full after Super Bowl Sunday came and went! The guys recap the game, debate what the key was for the Chiefs to bring it home, and wonder what the future might hold for both teams. Of course, the deep dive the most important parts: halftime and the commercials. Even in early February, an eventful week in Minnesota sports rolled through with two major trades shaking up the rosters. Where do those leave the Twins and Timberwolves? Come find out about that and so much more on another can't miss A2a!
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Today's A2a starts with a massive announcement and a tribute to a great that was lost too soon. The guys talk about what Kobe meant to them, a generation, and much much more, as well as where he fits in the pantheon of basketball greats. The Timberwolves struggles continue - is there an easy fix? Is it time to tear it all down (again)? They preview the Super Bowl with their final picks. All that and way more! Don't miss out on an eventful and thoughtful A2a.
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We have come to the end of the road for our Vikings and college football. It was all systems no-go for the Vikings in a loss out on the west coast to the 49ers where not many in Purple and Gold showed up to play. With coaches on the way out, what's next? We preview the College Football Championship game and, good news for LSU fans, the hosts feel much better about that purple and gold squad. We dive into college basketball and try to make some sense of what is going on with the Timberwolves. KDZ is back and so much more! Don't miss all that AND a quick preview of a massive upcoming announcement.
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2020 started off with a bang for the A2a crew with a huge win for our Gophers in the Outback Bowl. The Vikings followed suit with a massive upset down in the Big Easy. Come and listen to what the guys think their chances are as they head out west. The Twins offseason of inactivity continues and the hosts are not too happy. Some brief chatter around the basketball horn brings us to a close for the first Apples 2 Apples of 2020!
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A decisive victory out west has the Vikings in control of their destiny as we look ahead to two crucial weeks. The A2a guys break down what went into the win, is that defensive performance something Zimmer and co. can repeat, and where it leaves the Vikes in the playoff race. A massive upset by the Gopher basketball team over #3 OSU is the latest development in Dinkytown. The wolves continue o struggle while the Wild can't continue their streak of great play. The cherry on top - more free agent whiffs by the Twins front office. All that and way more on this week's A2a that you don't want to miss!
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This week's A2a dives into some interesting topics, straying a bit from some game recaps. The Gophers are going bowling on New Year's Day! But did they end up where they deserve? What do the Twins have to do now that free agent dominoes are starting to fall. What are the Vikings staring down these final three weeks? All that and way more - tune in and find out on Apples 2 Apples!
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Well, everything seems like it is back to normal in the Minnesota sports market for better or for worse. Where does the status quo leave our favorite teams? Let A2a try and convince why or why not there is reason for optimism looking forward. A couple disappointing losses, a surprising start, and all quiet on the Free Agency front have the hosts disagreeing about how to feel. Catch those thoughts and so many more on a fresh A2a!
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Happy Thanksgiving to all the loyal members of The Orchard! A slow weekend has us posed for a MASSIVE one coming up. We pregame the newest "biggest game ever" for Fleck U and the Gophers. Kirk and Co. has Seattle in prime time, can they get it done? Finally, what's up with the Wolves shooting shots they aren't good at. All that packed into a special Thanksgiving episode, with so much more.
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A tough loss down in Iowa For Fleck U and a historic comeback for Kirk and Co. highlight a weekend that was primed for disaster. We had a boat rowing head on towards a Viking ship, and were about 5 yards away from an absolute crisis on the back of one of the most exciting sports weekends of the year. Where does this weekend leave the Gophers and the Vikings? Do the T-Wolves actually need Andrew Wiggins? Those questions and so many more answered + KDZ is back! An A2a episode you do not want to miss.
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What a week it was! Two huge football wins for the Gophers and Vikings spark some interesting conversation with the A2a hosts. How impressive were these wins? What were problems that need to be fixed? Where does this leave them all in the championship hunt? Some brief talk around the Wolves surprising start to this year round out a football heavy A2a that you don't want to miss!
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After a disappointing loss down in KC, the A2a guys try to pin the loss on someone - but can they? They break down the Timberwolves early successes as well as the brawl from a WWE viewpoint and the impact it will have during KAT and Embiid's suspensions. With the biggest game in recent Gopher history coming up this weekend, is there a chance the Gophers pull it out? What might the season have waiting for them after Penn State? All of that and so much more on this week's A2a.
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What a week it has been! The A2a crew breaks down all the successes from the past week - a Vikings primetime(!) win, a 3-0 start for the Wolves, the Gophers are up to #13, and the Wild are sort of back on track. What does all that mean going forward? Hear what Sam, Scott, and Drew have to say about it. There's KDZ and a bit of Halloween chatter as well. Join in on the positivity and hear what the chances are it continues on this week's can't miss A2a!
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The Vikings are coming off a convincing win and the A2a crew discusses what has been going right, but what might go wrong in the weeks to come for Zimmer and Co. The Gophers continue to the #rowtheboat to an undefeated record with some tough games on the horizon. Hear what chances Scott, Sam, and Drew think they have and how a potential playoff scenario may play out. A brief NBA preview and a rundown of history's most overrated players wrap up this can't miss episode of A2a.
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Kirk Cousins was actually good against a good team and the A2a crew has plenty to say about it. More importantly though there are a lot of interesting story lines across the NFL that they deep dive into. They check in on the now nationally ranked Gopher football team, as well as the Wild who are off to a less than ideal start. All that, apple picking, and so much more on this week's Apples 2 Apples that you don't want to miss!
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Well, the Twins lost in the playoffs to the Yankees...again. The A2a crew recaps what went wrong in the series and what the Twins have to get done in the offseason to possibly change the outcome next year. Sam has some strong thoughts about one of the NL series you can't miss. The Vikings beat another bad team, but does it matter? A lot of chatter about what the guys think they know about other teams after 5 weeks. KDZ and some apple picking is back on another must hear episode of Apples 2 Apples.
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After an eventful week the A2a crew has a packed episode. The Twins went out and won their division and became the most prolific power hitting team in history. The Vikings went out and were embarrassed by the Bears and dropped to the bottom of the Division. The guys talk a little Gopher Football who started off the Big Ten season with a W, and the Loons are on the way to their first playoff appearance in team history. Listen in for all that and so much more!
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As summer comes to a close, the A2a crew recaps week 2 of the NFL and the disappointment that was the Vikings loss at Green Bay. They dip into fantasy football following some major injuries and maybe a few sleepers that have surprised early on (and a few they thought would surprise that have disappointed). The Twins magic number is down to 7, but how hopeful are they? KDZ is back and a few fan questions wrap up the show.
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With Week 1 of the NFL in the books, Scott, Sam, and Drew recap the games and see what might lie ahead for teams based off first impressions. They preview what the Vikings have in store for them at Lambeau, as well as discuss what we learned, or didn't learn, after a stomping of the Falcons. The Twins are banged up and the hosts have plenty to say about it. KDZ is back in action, and as always they wrap up with Apple Picking. Come find out what's in store for this week's A2a!
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Scott, Sam, and Drew deep dive the NFL with kickoff right around the corner. They preview what they think the Vikings' chances are this year, as well as the biggest storylines to look for on the team. What's the key position group? Biggest competition? They also go around the horn with the rest of the league and close out the segment with their Super Bowl predictions. A discussion on College Football and the division leading Minnesota Twins round out the episode. Tons to talk about even though it's a shorter episode that you do NOT want to miss!
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The A2a crew updates you on what they've been doing with the time off, recapping their road trip itinerary and what knowledge they gained along the way. The focus this week is Fantasy Football with drafts right around the corner. Each host gives their boom and bust picks for the year and they cover some of the potential top picks. The Twins are featured as always, with some Loons talk sprinkled in. KDZ and Apple Picking round out the show, with the Mount Rushmore of Minnesota Sports closing out the show.
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Scott, Sam, and Drew have a packed agenda in this week's episode. They go over the Twins recent skid and what the outlook is for the rest of the season as they begin a critical series against Cleveland. There is extensive soccer chatter with Minnesota United on an 11 game unbeaten streak and some hardware on the line! A listener calls in and has some very interesting comments that you do not want to miss!
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Scott, Sam, and Drew dive deep into the MLB trade deadline. They discuss the two moves the Twins made, what it means for them going forward in this season and beyond, and whether or not they did enough. They give their thoughts on the other major trades around the league and what kind of impact they think they'll have. The Wild fire their GM and they let the listeners know if they think it was warranted or if it will even fix anything. KDZ as always and the guys go Apple Picking answering listener questions. As always, find out if father knows best.
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As the Twins division lead starts to dwindle, Scott, Drew and Sam discuss what has to be done, what's led to the downfall, and their hopes (or lack thereof) for the rest of their season. It's a feeling they are all to familiar with as Minnesota sports fans. They go around the horn with other major sports news. Fan question and answer is back as the A2a crew answer whatever The Orchard has to ask and welcome back some old fans.
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Apples 2 Apples is back and better than ever (maybe)! Come join Scott, Drew, and a special guest for their return to the airwaves. They'll update you on what's been going on with them and your favorite cast of characters since the last A2a. It wouldn't be A2a without a KDZ to welcome everyone back. Of course, there's a bit of sports talk as well, but most importantly Apples 2 Apples is back and you won't want to miss the return of Scott, Drew, and the Orchard.
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