Reusse Unchained - A Minnesota Sports Podcast

Patrick Reusse has quite a few things on his mind, including his reaction to MLB's first COVID-19 outbreak and the Twins' season-opening series in Chicago. Just how remarkable is Nelson Cruz and will Reusse vote for him for the Hall of Fame? Patrick gives his answer and also offers praise to the Twins and their front office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 39 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Patrick shares his thoughts after attending a Twins' intrasquad game and admits he's far more excited for the season to start than he expected. How is Reusse's Zoom game doing? How does he expect the AL Central race to go? How is Miguel Sano doing at socially distancing? Oh, and if you want some history on Little Richard you'll get it here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 38 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 rollicking edition of Unchained with Reusse as Patrick tells us how the pandemic has saved the job of another Minnesota coach, why Derek Falvey has become the top sports executive in town and how a 60-game baseball season could be an issue for the Twins. Patrick also has questions about the hockey playoffs and an observation about MLB commissioner Rob Manfred. See Privacy Policy at https://...

How is Patrick Reusse adjusting to covering sports in the age of Zoom? Reusse talks about the golden age of sports writing and what it was like being able to have a player call you an idiot in the clubhouse. Patrick also gets into the status of sports in the Gophers program and wonders how college athletics are going to return at the Division II and III level. What should the new names be for Wash...

Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 37 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Patrick has a lot on his mind this week, beginning with his thoughts on the fact the Twins radio crew won't be traveling with the team this season. Patrick also tries to figure out how the 2020 MLB schedule will work, whether the NHL draft lottery was rigged and laments the lack of NBA teams that are relevant. We end with what has happened to Twins reliever Fernando Romero. See Privacy Policy at h...

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Patrick gives his thoughts on the Twins' decision to remove the Calvin Griffith statue from the Target Field plaza, gives some insight into how the decision was made and recalls how people felt in 1978 when Griffith made his comments. Reusse also discusses his time covering Griffith, gives his thanks for Title IX and hits on a variety of topics, as only Patrick can. If you are a Twins fan this is...

Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 35 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Patrick spent the weekend attending town team baseball and has a question for Gov. Tim Walz. Patrick also has observations about Major League Baseball, commissioner Rob Manfred and the state of the game. Oh, and as far as covering games with postgame Zoom press conferences, let's just say Reusse isn't very excited about this possibility. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 34 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Patrick opens with his remembrances of legendary investigative reporter Paul McEnroe, who passed away last week. Reusse also breaks some news about the NBA's plan to return, recalls the importance of a legendary Vikings game and discusses how the pandemic is going to forever change sportswriting and coverage of sports as we know it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

Patrick begins Unchained by wondering how a former colleague ended up being his emergency contact, tells us why being in good physical shape doesn't help and remembers his days working with now star reporter Mike Max of WCCO. Reusse also provides some Dark Star stories on the eighth anniversary of his friend's death, including which former Twins player became a huge fan of the "Sports Show." See P...

Patrick Reusse finds fault with the NHL and NBA's return to play plans and wonders about the economic impact that COVID-19 will have on sports for years to come. Reusse also talks about what new sport he has discovered, provides an update on town team baseball and has his latest Reusse Recommendation when it comes to what he's watching. The show wraps up with memories of the good old days when boo...

Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 30 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Patrick wants to know why there seems to be a rush to cancel things during the coronavirus pandemic instead of waiting to see how things might change. Reusse also is pretty certain about one big Minnesota event that won't happen, talks about what he's watching instead of the Last Dance documentary and gives his thoughts on MLB's potential plan to return. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Patrick reminisces about what MLB team nearly moved to Minnesota in the 1950s, makes an observation about construction work going on around town and then shares his thoughts on the passing of Don Shula. This leads Reusse into his thoughts on the 1970s and '80s Raiders. Also, Reusse tells an interesting story about how hard then-manager Tom Kelly took the collapse of the 1992 Twins. See Privacy Pol...

Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 29 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Patrick Reusse gives his thoughts on the Vikings' draft and Dalvin Cook's potential contract extension, tells us he isn't certain that Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer are still attached at the hip and defends the Packers taking Jordan Love. Reusse then gets into whether playing baseball without fans is realistic and brings up the idea that the financial model of sports as we know it could have to be...

Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 28 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Patrick Reusse reminisces about Glen Sonmor, who would have celebrated his 91st birthday on Wednesday, and how many great stories surrounded the legendary Minnesota hockey figure. This gets Reusse started on stories that include recollections of Doug Woog and, yes, even Brad Childress. As far as characters in sports today, they have become nearly impossible to find. Reusse also gives his thoughts...

Patrick Reusse a handyman? Reusse begins by discussing his lack of ability to fix anything – a common issue for sportswriters – and then launches into some of his favorite memories and observations of baseball in the 1970s. This includes stories of how Reusse found himself in trouble with Twins owner Calvin Griffith, the debauchery that occurred in the Met Stadium parking lot and the ugly cookie-c...

04/13/20 Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 26 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .