Flagrant Howls - A Minnesota Timberwolves Podcast

Jim Petersen joins Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige to discuss the Timberwolves' 2-0 lead on the Denver Nuggets! Jim explains why the Wolves' coaching staff has been incredible during this run, why Jamal Murray is so frustrated, and what it's like to watch the Wolves play THIS well after 20 years of dormancy. Is Anthony Edwards set to "skip the line" and deliver a championship to Minnesota? Plus, Rudy...

Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad discuss why Rudy Gobert -- after his fourth NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award -- remains extremely underrated for Minnesota Timberwolves! Plus, Karl-Anthony Towns is having his best postseason ever and deserves a ton of credit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige are joined by Minnesota Timberwolves TV Broadcaster, Michael Grady. What did we just witness in game 2 against the Denver Nuggets? The Timberwolves competitiveness is off the charts. 48 minutes of hell! Or is it howl? Anthony Edwards wants other teams and players to come after him. How cool is that? Plus, Michael Grady on how he preps to broadcast games.  See Privacy Po...

Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad recap perhaps the most impressive, dominant win in Minnesota Timberwolves history -- a Game 2 thrashing of the Denver Nuggets to take a 2-0 lead in this Western Conference Semifinals series. Suffocating defense, even without Rudy Gobert! And excellent performances by Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns. Plus, another Wolves Vent Line session breaks out! See Privacy P...

Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad begin this episode with a rant about national media people already trying to run Anthony Edwards out of Minnesota. Mackey puts New York -- and the Knicks -- in their proper place. Plus, the one thing Ant has drastically improved at in these playoffs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Phil Mackey, Kyle Theige (halfway through) and Artis Woods recap the Minnesota Timberwolves' impressive Game 1 win over the Denver Nuggets! Anthony Edwards continues to be an unstoppable force in these playoffs, and the Wolves' defense remains clamps. How much confidence did this win give you as a fan? The boys break it all down! Plus, an impromptu Timberwolves Vent Line session! See Privacy Polic...

Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige are joined by Minnesota Timberwolves broadcasters Jim Petersen and Michael Grady to preview the Wolves and Denver Nuggets 2nd round NBA playoff series. The crew also continues to praise and celebrate Anthony Edwards brilliance.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mackey and Judd are pumped for this Minnesota Timberwolves - Denver Nuggets series! Why the Wolves are a tick better than last year, and the Nuggets are a tick worse. Will it be enough for the Wolves to win the series? Plus, is Anthony Edwards on the Kobe Bryant / Michael Jordan career path? Mackey brings some ammo to this discussion.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey celebrate the Minnesota Timberwolves' first playoff series win in 20 years! Kyle says last night was the greatest night in his sports watching life; Why this Wolves team is special and dangerous moving forward; The world is discovering Anthony Edwards for the first time, and it's glorious; Is Chris Finch OK? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Mackey and Judd celebrate the Minnesota Timberwolves' first playoff series win since 2004! A sweep of the Phoenix Suns! Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns stepped up huge in this series clincher. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kyle Theige (from Phoenix!) joins Phil Mackey to recap yet another decisive Minnesota Timberwolves victory over the Phoenix Suns. The Wolves have a commanding 3-0 series lead, and they appear headed straight toward a rematch with the Denver Nuggets in Round 2. Has Anthony Edwards surpassed Devin Booker and Kevin Durant in the NBA's pecking order? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Jim Petersen joins Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige to break down the Minnesota Timberwolves' 2-0 series lead over the Phoenix Suns! Jim provides an inside anecdote about the Wolves' team cohesiveness; If Jaden McDaniels keeps playing like this, the Wolves can make the NBA finals; Rudy Gobert is a monster who deserves more respect; Plus, the boys discuss how electric the Target Center atmosphere has be...

Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad recap Game 2 of Wolves-Suns, live from Target Center! The Timberwolves -- led by Jaden McDaniels -- put the clamps on the Suns to take a 2-0 series lead! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Phil Mackey, Kyle Theige and Judd Zulgad are still fired up after a Game 1 win by the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Phoenix Suns! How will the rest of the series play out? What makes Anthony Edwards such a rising superstar? And what are the vibes like around the team, behind the scenes and around the city right now? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad recap a blowout win by the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs! Huge performances by Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Naz Reid! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad dive into some Feedback Friday questions from listeners! One analytical website LOVES the Minnesota Timberwolves to make a deep playoff run, despite the angst about this first-round Phoenix Suns match-up.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Phil Mackey, Kyle Theige and Jim Petersen preview the 1st round NBA Playoffs matchup between the Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves. What adjustments will the Wolves make to not only win a game against Phoenix, but to win the series? PLUS, the Random Wolf of the Week . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad bring 5 BIG questions to the table leading into this Minnesota Timberwolves - Phoenix Suns playoff series! How much pressure is on the Wolves to get out of the first round for the first time in 20 years? How will Karl-Anthony Towns' legacy and future with the Wolves be shaped by these playoffs? Does Chris Finch have the stomach to make major lineup changes? Will Kevin G...

Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige are ready to preview Minnesota Timberwolves NBA playoff basketball as the Wolves prep for the Phoenix Suns and game 1 on Saturday. Both Phil and Kyle are excited for the series despite some fan’s sour feelings and disappointment. We rank the best players in the series. Who wins and why? Plus, Anthony Edwards has been named to Team USA.  See Privacy Policy at https://art...

Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad give a quick 30,000-foot preview of the upcoming Timberwolves-Suns playoff series! Many Wolves fans are feeling awful about this match-up -- and so are Phil and Judd, to be honest. What can Chris Finch cook up with a week to prepare? How will Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert respond?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige discuss what Karl-Anthony Towns' return means for the Minnesota Timberwolves playoff chances! Plus, the boys do a deep dive into the latest Timberwolves ownership drama -- including Tim Connelly having an out in his contract this summer, and whether or not Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore will actually take over as majority owners.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Phil Mackey, Kyle Theige, and Jim Petersen react to the Wolves loss to the Denver Nuggets. How far can and will the Minnesota Timberwolves go in the NBA Playoffs? Can they win it all? Is this the most talented Wolves roster ever? How will Chris Finch and the team integrate Karl-Anthony Towns back into the offense? PLUS, you won’t believe what Jim Pete’s ringtone is!  See Privacy Policy at https://...

Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad are here to celebrate Anthony Edwards' first ever 50-point game for the Minnesota Timberwolves! Plus, Karl-Anthony Towns' return to the lineup is imminent... Phil and Judd read between the lines of what Chris Finch and Rudy Gobert said about KAT's return. And the Western Conference No. 1 seed is up for grabs this week, heading into the NBA playoffs! See Privacy Policy a...

Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad rank the Minnesota Timberwolves' potential NBA playoff opponents in the Western Conference. Which teams do the Timberwolves match up best and worst against? And how does that recent loss to the Phoenix Suns shape this list?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On this Feedback Friday edition of Flagrant Howls, Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad discuss possible Timberwolves playoff match-ups -- including wanting ALL of the Nuggets smoke! Plus, an emailer thinks Kevin Garnett was overrated, so the boys try to set him straight... And more ownership drama fallout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...