Marsh and Matt Show: Recent Episodes
Matthew Gallivan
Marshall and Matt are native Minnesotans and friends of 20 plus years who love to argue about sports. After hearing their give and take and various debates for many years, friends and family encouraged them to start a sports podcast. This weekly show takes an in-depth dive into our beloved Minnesota sports teams and the most topical debates facing them today. The podcast also features a weekly Minnesota sports leader as a guest, giving listeners the opportunity to hear behind the scenes stories, personal anecdotes, and lifting the veil on how they got to their current position. We hope you enjoy the debates and join us on a weekly basis.
Marshall and Matt are joined by special guest, Joe Spinosa, to analyze the disappointing and frustrating start to the Vikings' season. Who is to blame? How can it be fixed? And what does it all mean for the future of both Kirk Cousins and the Vikings organization?
Marshall and Matt discuss the disappointing start to the Vikings season. They analyze what is going wrong, what changes need to be made, and debate whether or not the upcoming Chargers game is a must-win.
Marshall and Matt discuss what needs to go right on both the offense and the defense to enable the Vikings to get to the Super Bowl. They also talk about what their biggest fears are for the team that could hold them back from success. Finally, they preview the final stretch and likely playoff appearance for the Twins.
Marshall and Matt discuss the Kirk Cousins situation, name their breakthrough players on offense and defense, and go through every game to predict the regular season record. They also review the first half of the Twins season and predict where they go from here.
In a jam-packed episode, Marshall and Matt preview the Minnesota Timberwolves' matchup with Denver. They then discuss what they would like to see the Minnesota Vikings do for the upcoming NFL draft. They finally analyze the surprisingly good start to the season for the Minnesota Twins.
Marshall and Matt are joined by Kirk's #1 fan (and first three-time guest) Joe Spinosa to preview the Vikings' offseason. They discuss possible paths forward for the Vikings related to Cousins, Cook, Thielen, Kendricks, Harrison Smith, and others. They also breakdown potential free agent strategies and players to target in the draft.
Marshall and Matt give their reactions to the Vikings' loss to the NY Giants and share their initial thoughts about the upcoming offseason. They then react to the Twins' latest move to trade fan favorite Luis Arraez for pitcher Pablo Lopez.
Marshall and Matt give their first impressions of the Vikings path to the Super Bowl and analyze the matchup against the Giants. They then celebrate the Twins getting lucky by re-signing Carlos Correa and discuss the status of the roster.
Marshall and Matt celebrate the Vikings being crowned the NFC North Champions in dramatic fashion. They breakdown the last couple of games and debate how the Vikings stack up against potential playoff opponents.
Marshall and Matt are joined by Kirk's #1 fan, Joe Spinosa, to review the Vikings' season so far. How does he grade Kirk's season so far? Who have been the biggest surprises on offense and defense? What are his predictions for the rest of the season? Listen and share your thoughts.
Marshall and Matt review the last three weeks for the Vikings and anticipate what the future holds. They then discuss the disappointing end of the season for the Twins and share their thoughts about what the offseason should look like.
Marshall and Matt vent about the failure of the Vikings to show up against the Eagles in prime time. Is it an aberration or a long-term concern? They also preview the upcoming home game against an improving Detroit Lions franchise.
Marshall and Matt analyze the Vikings' stellar season debut and victory over the Packers. They review what went well, what could be improved, and how the culture of the organization is different under the new regime. They then preview the Monday Night Football game against the Eagles and make their predictions for the game.
Marshall and Matt go through each game and predict the result. Will the Vikings make the playoffs? Win the division? Will they win against the Packers in week 1? Listen and share your thoughts.
Marshall and Matt are joined by Twins Daily and Locked on Twins contributor Nash Walker to discuss the Twins season so far, what they need to do at the deadline, and what will determine if the rest of the season is a success. They cover everything from the future of Carlos Correa, what to do about Miguel Sano, the analytical approach of the organization, future prospects to watch, and trade targets. Don't miss this deep dive on your favorite baseball team.
In the newest episode, Marshall and Matt debate who has been more important to the Twins this year: Carlos Correa or Byron Buxton. They then analyze the impact of the always evolving college football landscape and the latest with realignment. Finally, they share their thoughts on the Timberwolves trading for Rudy Gobert and everything they had to give up.
Marshall and Matt are once again joined by Star Tribune sports columnist, Lavelle E. Neal. They discuss the Wes Johnson departure, what the Twins should do at the deadline, and review the pros and cons of the team's season so far. They then touch on the NBA Draft and preview the preferred offseason for the Timberwolves.
Marshall and Matt do a deep dive of the Minnesota Twins season so far. They discuss what they like, don't like, surprises, and moves they would like to see the Twins make to have a successful rest of the season.
After a few weeks off, Marshall and Matt return to discuss the start of the Twins' season, including the decisions to rest Buxton and sending Royce Lewis back to AAA. They then review the Vikings' draft and give their thoughts on KAM and KOC's draft philosophy.
With Matt predisposed with family, Marshall is flying solo. He is joined by MLB.com Twins Reporter Do-Hyoung Park. They discuss covering a baseball team during the pandemic, the Twins exciting off-season, including Carlos Correa, the young pitching talent, and what it's like to be on Jeopardy.
Marshall and Matt are joined by Kirk Cousins advocate Joe Spinosa. He shares the origin of his fandom, analyzes Kirk's weaknesses, grades each of Kirk's seasons with the Vikings, and discusses moves the Vikings should make in the offseason. Marshall and Matt react to Joe's suggested moves, predict whether or not Kirk will be traded, and debate the option of a full rebuild.
Marshall and Matt discuss who is more at fault for the ongoing Major League Baseball labor dispute. They then discuss several ideas for improving the game and increasing the number of casual fans.
Marshall and Matt are joined by KFAN's Jack Day to breakdown new coach Kevin O'Connell and discuss his most pressing decisions: what to do about Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter? They also ponder the futures of Harrison Smith, Adam Thielen, Anthony Barr, and Eric Kendricks.
Marshall and Matt discuss the new head coach of the Minnesota Vikings - Kevin O'Connell, including his exciting impact on the offense. They also analyze what happened with Harbaugh and whether or not the Vikings made a mistake by passing on him.
Marshall and Matt lay out their criteria for a new GM and Coach, discuss what went wrong with Zimmer and Spielman, and name a few of their favorite candidates. They also debate which Minnesota team is best positioned to win a championship first: the Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, or Wild.
Marshall and Matt debate if the Vikings need a full rebuild, a medium-sized reboot, or a smaller refresh to get back to the playoffs. They then discuss whether Kirk Cousins can lead a team to the Super Bowl and if he can do that with the Vikings as they are currently constructed.
Marshall and Matt discuss another close loss, this time to the Rams. They discuss the Vikings' weakness in the trenches, the confounding Klint Kubiak run offense, and 2021 drafting failures. Finally, they preview a must-win game at Labeau against the rival Packers.
Marshall and Matt are guest-free this week and talk about Dalvin's absence and how the Vikings can beat the Rams in this must win game. They also talk College Football Playoffs and Gophers Basketball.
Marshall and Matt react to the Vikings embarrassing loss to the Vikings. They discuss the questionable coaching decisions in the game and debate which unit is more at fault for the disappointing season: the offense or the defense.
Marshall and Matt are joined for the second time by Mike "Wobby" Wobschall to analyze the inconsistent Vikings and discuss how they can improve to close out the season and make the playoffs. Marshall and Matt then debate whether it was smart for the Twins to resign Buxton and discuss where the team goes from here. They also discuss the exciting start to the season for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the new football coaches at their respective alma maters - USC and Notre Dame.
Marshall and Matt celebrate a huge Vikings victory over the rival Packers. They analyze the season defining victory, discuss the keys to keeping the positive momentum and predict the outcome of the important 49ers matchup.
Relive an exciting week in Minnesota Sports! Marshall and Matt welcome lawyer and former sports columnist/KFAN host Scott Korzenowski to the broadcast to talk the exciting beginning to the Timberwolves season and his thoughts on the first six games of the Vikings season. Marshall and Matt then provide there mid-season review for the Vikings and predictions for the rest of the season.
After a week off, Marshall and Matt are back to dissect the painful victory against the Lions and to preview the rest of the season. What will it take for the Vikings to make a playoff run at this point?
Marshall and Matt welcome Vikings Territory and PurplePTSD.com contributor Jack Day to the podcast to dissect the Vikings' big win over the Seahawks and to preview the upcoming game against the Browns. Marshall and Matt provide their reactions to Jack's great analysis and debate whether or not Mike Zimmer should have been fired had the Vikings lost to Seattle.
Marshall and Matt analyze the Vikings' loss to Arizona, preview the home opener against the Seahawks, and react to the surprising firing of Gersson Rosas.
Mike “Wobby” Wobschall joins the podcast to talk about life growing up in Waseca, his more than a decade working directly for the Vikings, and what went wrong for the Vikings in week 1. Marshall and Matt then preview the Vikings week 2 matchup with the Cardinals.
In-depth Vikings season preview time! Marshall and Matt dissect the Vikings strengths and weaknesses, challenge Kirk Cousins, and provide their season predictions.
Marshall and Matt interview Star Tribune sports columnist LaVelle E Neal on his favorite sports experience, covering Minnesota sports as a Chicago sports fan, Joe Mauer’s Hall of Fame chances, and much more. They also debate whether or not the Twins should resign Byron Buxton and if the Vikings will win 10 games.