Mackey & Judd -- a Minnesota Sports Podcast

Mackey & Judd do an abbreviated edition of Write That Down and Randy in Cottage Grove hijacks the show with a Twins Dud Stable. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mackey & Judd react to the Twins dropping Game 1 of the Wild Card round to the Houston Astros. With the loss, the Twins postseason losing streak reaches 17 games... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Patrick has plenty of thoughts this week, many of the Unchained variety, beginning with the possibility of Jimmy Butler winning an NBA title in Miami. Patrick also is curious when Karl-Anthony Towns might show up to take part in the Wolves' camp, wonders how on earth Caleb Thielbar got charged with the loss in the Twins' game on Sunday, has praise for Rocco Baldelli and wonders if Gary Kubiak will...

Mackey & Judd open with a pie chart of a blame after the Vikings Week 3 loss to the Titans, falling to 0-3 on the season; (32:17) Matt Thomas from SportsTalk790 in Houston joins to talk Twins-Astros, as well as the Vikings-Texans matchup next week; (44:00) The Twins get the Astros in the Wild Card round; (54:30) Things we learned around the NFL! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Mackey & Judd open with Judd’s keys to a win over the Titans; (20:10) Thoughts on the Twins closing the regular season and where they could be seeded in the playoffs; (33:37) Action Movie Rewind: Top Gun; (01:21:28) And Wrap with Reusse! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins Judd to discuss the Vikings' struggles and where the team can go from here. How bad are the Vikings, how much can they improve and can they get Kirk Cousins righted? Also, let's stop using the word tank and let's call it an opportunity for progress because that could result in losses short term and wins long term. Chip also expresses optimism about...

Mackey & Judd open with a Scoop from Doogie with notes on the Twins, Timberwolves and an interesting note on Karl-Anthony Towns; (20:00) Mike Diamond from Fox Sports North joins to discuss the HomeTeams vs. Hunger initiative; (29:30) Who should the Twins want in the playoffs? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Joe Laurinaitis -- AKA Road Warrior Animal -- passed away on Wednesday. Mackey & Judd had the chance to interview him and hear great stories on Super Bowl Radio Row in 2018. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mackey & Judd breakdown the Twins’ walking off the Tigers and moving half-game back of the White Sox for the division lead; (37:59) A home run edition of Write That Down!; (58:53) And wrap with Reusse! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mackey and Declan return to review WrestleMania 21, which Declan proclaims is the *GREATEST* WrestleMania of all time! The card is highlighted buy John Cena and Bautista winning their first WWE world championships, the first Money in the Bank Ladder match and Shawn Michaels vs. Kurt Angle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

Mackey & Judd open the show be re-picking the Vikings schedule; (23:00) How terrible is the DMV; (34:00) Randy’s Dud Stable; (47:42) Twins activate Homer Bailey from the injured list; (55:42) Buffoon coach of the week in the NFL; (01:00:00) And wrap with Reusse! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Patrick wonders what type of reception Kirk Cousins would have gotten Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium if fans were allowed in the building and also is curious why the Vikings aren't using Dalvin Cook? Reusse is Unchained when it comes to Josh Donaldson's comments on umpiring and has a strong opinion for fans who think Donaldson's fire is going to help the Twins magically beat the Yankees. What should...

Mackey & Judd construct a pie chart of blame after the Vikings’ Week 2 loss to the Colts; (34:05) Things we learned around the NFL after Week 2; (48:37) And breaking down the Twins’ series win over the Cubs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mackey & Judd open the show with Boog Sciambi from ESPN Radio breaking down Josh Donaldson’s home run ejection fiasco against the White Sox; (28:00) Judd’s keys to a Vikings win!; (39:15) Action Movie Rewind on Indiana Jones: Temple of Doom!; (01:16:00) And wrap with Reusse! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins Judd to talk about the return of Big Ten football and says this will be on the players to keep the season going. Are they capable? How concerned should the Vikings be after their loss to the Packers and how can Mike ZImmer help his inexperienced cornerbacks? Chip and Judd dissect the Vikings' issues after Week 1. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Mackey & Judd open with the Twins bouncing back with a win over the White Sox but are they ready for the Yankees?; (24:50) What’s the plan for the Wild after trading their top center in Eric Staal?; A Scoop with Doogie!; And final thoughts on the Vikings and Randy Dobnak’s demotion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Judd and Declan host an emergency pod after the Minnesota Wild traded Eric Staal to the Buffalo Sabres for Marcus Johansson, as well as Bill Guerin's comments after the trade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Judd and Declan react to the Wild extending defenseman Jonas Brodin to a seven-year contract extension. Does this mean Matt Dumba will be traded? Also, where does Nick Bjugstad fit ing. Jess Myers from the Rink Live also stops by to talk Wild and college hockey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mackey & Judd open with the Big Ten coming back and what it means for the Gophers; (15:20) The Twins fall again to the White Sox; (26:24) The Clippers blew a 3-1 lead to the Nuggets and Jimmy Butler’s going to the Eastern Conference Finals; (35:18) Write That Down! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mackey & Judd react to the Twins leaving FIFTEEN men on base in a 3-1 loss to the White Sox; (27:30) Jay Williams from ESPN joins the show to talk NFL!; (40:20) Randy’s DUD’s stable; (49:43) Old Tweets Exposed; (58:47) Wrap with Reusse! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mackey & Judd construct a pie chart after Vikings got their butt’s whooped against the Green Bay Packers in Week 1; (32:30) Our observations around the NFL; (48:47) And the Twins sweep the Indians are red hot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mackey & Judd open with Judd’s keys to a Vikings win against the Packers; (17:00) An amazing Byron Buxton stat and (25:30) Action Movie Rewind: Bad Boys See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Judd to discuss what Danielle Hunter's neck injury means for the Vikings and how that impacts the expectations for this season. How concerned should the Vikings be about their defensive line entering the season? Chip gives his prediction for the Vikings, weighs in on Dalvin Cook not getting a contract extension, and talks about what Vikings home games wil...

Mackey & Judd react to Danielle Hunter being placed on the injured reserve; (21:00) Mackey finally watched a Star Wars Movie!; (35:04) A Scoop with Doogie!; (56:07) Wrap with Reusse! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Judd and Declan try to figure out if the NHL should shorten the 2020-21 regular season, biggest surprises and disappointing teams from the NHL playoffs, will the Winter Classic take place? And why do Wild fans hate the Colorado Avalanche so much? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .