Mackey & Judd -- a Minnesota Sports Podcast

Mackey and Judd kick around The Latest Timberwolves News! Including the Timberwolves hiring Tom Crean to do pre and post-game analysis. Plus, Judd gives his thoughts on the Top 100 Timberwolves list; And 30 NBA GMs give their thoughts about the Timberwolves.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Doogie joins to discuss why Carson Wentz is tracking to start at QB for the Minnesota Vikings vs. the Philadelphia Eagles. How far away is JJ McCarthy? Plus, which other injured Vikings could make their return this weekend?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As the Minnesota Gophers prepare for the Nebraska Cornhuskers tomorrow night. The boys review the Minnesota Gophers win over Purdue and examine the state of the Minnesota Gophers offensive and defensive line. Can the Minnesota Gophers beat Nebraska tomorrow night? Thor Nystrom also proclaims P.J. Fleck to be the BEST coach at Minnesota in 75 years. Ross agrees. The two breakdown what he has been a...

Kyle Theige makes his return to Flagrant Howls! Kyle and Mackey give reasons for Minnesota Timberwolves optimism in 2025-26 -- including Anthony Edwards taking another MVP-level leap. Plus, the boys update their top 100 Minnesota Timberwolves list! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Reusse digests the Minnesota Twins managerial candidates, plus reflects on the failed Carlos Correa era. The boys also spend time trying to fix baseball’s broken salary system and look ahead to Minnesota Gophers basketball season!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Judd, Jessi, and AJ regroup following the Wild's loss down in Dallas in yet another game where the only offense was provided on the power play. What can happen to generate goals at 5v5? Will any of the players step up? Is a trade what needs to be in the works to solve this issue? The power play continues to be lethal, but is it sustainable? Plus is everyone happy with the line combinations? See Pr...

Mackey and Judd discuss the Minnesota Twins' four reported managerial candidates -- James Rowson, Derek Shelton, Ramon Vazquez and Kurt Suzuki. Plus, Jorge Polanco is tearing it up for the Seattle Mariners in the playoffs.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's a Write That Down edition of Mackey and Judd with predictions about Anthony Edwards' MVP hopes, Joan Beringer's defensive prowess, plus more from around the state and sports world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's a Statements edition of Mackey & Judd, including discussions about Minnesota Vikings' defensive coordinator Brian Flores' potential to land another head coaching job, NFL teams doing a terrible job developing and being patient with QBs, and a Mackey travel horror story!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

Judd and AJ discuss the Wild's win in a shootout over the Kings on Monday night and talk about the power play success, the lack of offense while in even strength situations. Jesper Wallstedt comes through in the shootout to secure a win! Plus a chat about Vladimir Tarasenko, the 4th line, and 3 on 3 overtime. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

Doogie joins Mackey and Judd to discuss which key Minnesota Vikings players are set to return from injury against the Philadelphia Eagles. Plus, Brian Flores’ stock continues to rise, and the NFC seems wide open right now!  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 dive into The Latest Minnesota Timberwolves News! Including projections on how deep the Timberwolves' rotation will be early in the season; Who is the Wolves' main "trio?" Is Jaden McDaniels in for a leap year?; Plus, ESPN.com simulated the entire 2025-26 NBA season, and the results are .... interesting for the Timberwolves.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Reusse gives his thoughts on the playoff heroics of the former Twins shortstop as well as the thrill of postseason baseball. Patrick also talks about how much fun a Brewers-Mariners matchup in the World Series would be given the Brewers were based in Seattle during their first season. Let's just say things were a little bit different then. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

Latest Minnesota Twins managerial plans involving Torii Hunter, Aaron Boone and more; Do we trust the Twins to hire the right person; Plus, the Twins have been lapped by every team in the American League and more on the SKOR North Twins Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Minnesota Gophers season is now halfway over after a 27-20 win over the Purdue Boilermakers. We start the show with our hottest Minnesota Gophers takes at the halfway point of the season. Do we now know exactly what type of team the 2025 Minnesota Gophers are? How about that “gutsy” Minnesota Gophers win over Purdue? When looking at the next two weeks for the Minnesota Gophers, that win was ve...

Judd and AJ go live to react to the Wild dropping their home opener in a 7-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The two discuss the Wild's power play, the line combinations, the gap between the top line and rest of the forwards, along with much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Minnesota Wild are riding the Gus Bus to the Stanley Cup; The Wild are giving Marco Rossi some more run; Gopher Hockey might be in a rebuilding year; Plus, thoughts on the MLB Playoffs and more on Unchained! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Judd and AJ chat about the Wild starting their season on the right foot with a big win over a division rival! Kirill Kaprizov was back to his old ways, Matt Boldy kept up his hot play from the preseason with a 3-point night, and Ryan Hartman of last year's playoffs may be here to stay. Plus praise for Filip Gustavsson, a talk about special teams, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Mackey, Judd and Doogie dive into a deep discussion about Jordan Addison. He is extremely talented, but how much do you trust him long-term with the Minnesota Vikings? Should the Vikings consider trading Addison sometime in the next 18 months before it's time to pay him? Can teams win at a high level with two WRs making a lot of money?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Mackey and Judd deliver their HOTTEST Minnesota Timberwolves takes! Including takes about... TJ Shannon's potential breakout, the Timberwolves' championship window, and Johnny Juzang taking the preseason by storm!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Minnesota Gophers host Purdue this Saturday night for homecoming. The Minnesota Gophers defense has been trending the wrong way since losing at Cal. The Minnesota Gophers defense will need to step up this weekend when they take on Purdue. Can they? And will they? Ross and Thor also dive deep into the Minnesota Gophers remaining schedule and look at the Big Ten. What is wrong with Penn State? P...

Reusse pontificates about fans' love for the Minnesota Wild, despite never coming close to winning a Stanley Cup in 26 years! What can the Minnesota Twins learn?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Judd, Jessi, and AJ regroup for the final time before the start of the season to discuss legitimate expectations for what the Wild should accomplish this season. Is a playoff run actually in the works? Who will stand out and carry the team? What sort of surprises will there be? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

It's a Write That Down edition of Mackey and Judd with predictions about Kirill Kaprizov's season goals with the Wild, Matt Boldy's goal total, plus more from around the state and sports world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mackey & Judd welcome RandyVikes69 to the show for another Stud Stable after the Minnesota Vikings' Week 5 win over the Cleveland Browns! Plus, Statements include a look back -- and some epic stories -- at Minnesota Vikings Love Boat, 2005!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .