Reusse Unchained - A Minnesota Sports Podcast

Patrick Reusse provides his thoughts on Kevin Garnett's comments about Wolves owner Glen Taylor and how sensitive Garnett became over the course of his career. What does Reusse think of the potential of MLB starting its season with games in Arizona? You won't be disappointed by the answer. And why is Reusse going to celebrate with cream cheese wontons? Find out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Patrick Reusse and Derek Wetmore wonder what it would be like to restart baseball in Arizona stadiums with no fans. Could MLB restart its games by playing only in Arizona? How would the logistics of that work? Is that how MLB will get in as many games as possible in 2020? Pat's Imaginary opening home stand with Twins teams of yesteryear "playing" their "games" at Target Field this week. As he note...

04/06/20 Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 25 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Has the coronavirus turned Patrick Reusse into a hockey fan? It certainly appears that way as Reusse has some observations about the Wild’s future and Kevin Fiala’s breakout season. Pat and Judd also get into what the sports shutdown means to sports leagues, and Pat finishes with an Unchained that provides some sound advice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

03/30/20 Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 24 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Just because there’s a lack of sports doesn’t mean Patrick Reusse is at a loss for topics. Not even close. Patrick ties the Twins’ first-ever opener into the Russians winning the race to space, talks about how his neighbors are checking on him, explains why bad drivers never get into accidents and ends with an Unchained rant on the coronavirus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

03/23 Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 23 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Patrick Reusse has plenty thoughts on the coronavirus outbreak, including the lowdown from his favorite grocery store on why toilet paper is in demand, and also the Vikings’ decisions on Kirk Cousins’ and Anthony Harris’ contracts and why the NFLPA has no reason to exist. Reusse and Judd Zulgad also get into Sid Hartman’s 100th birthday and his talent to provide co-workers with nicknames. See Priv...

03/10/20 Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 22 on a Tuesday!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It doesn't take Patrick Reusse long to get Unchained as he has plenty of thoughts on the Coronavirus and what the media ban in locker rooms and clubhouses means. Reusse also gets into the future of Gophers coach Richard Pitino, the attendance woes of the Gophers and other college sports and the mentality of Minnesota sports fans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Patrick Reusse wants to know how Alex Ovechkin continues to be so good in Washington, reacts to a 55-point loss by the Gophers women’s basketball team and gives his thoughts on whether Richard Pitino and Ryan Saunders will be back next season. Pat also wonders about those who remain Wolves fans. Reusse finishes with an Unchained regarding the Gophers men’s basketball team. See Privacy Policy at ht...

03/02/20 Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 21 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Patrick Reusse tells us why the Wild's chance to trade Zach Parise is likely gone, gives his early thoughts from spring training and provides his analysis of how NBA off-the-court news is now bigger than games. As far as the Wolves? Of course, Reusse has some thoughts. How positive is Pat about the Twins? You'll have to listen to believe it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

02/17 Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 19 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Patrick begins and ends the show unchained so you don't want to miss it. Reusse gets into the Gophers basketball meltdown against Iowa, the state of college basketball, why Richard Pitino doesn't retain more of the local talent in Minnesota. That's only the beginning. Included is Reusse's all-time jerk list among athletes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Patrick checks in from Fort Myers, Fla., in what can best be described as a wide-ranging episode of Unchained. Reusse gives his thoughts on the finally completed Brusdar Graterol trade and what has been a trying offseason in baseball; he reacts to the makeover of the Timberwolves roster and thinks he can name more Loons than Wolves players; and Positive Pat checks in with a very positive list abou...

02/10/20 Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 18 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Patrick Reusse wonders how and when the NFL captured our souls and also recalls the days when he and his brother trolled Vikings fans. Let's just say the term trolling wasn't a term yet. Reusse also asks Judd Zulgad and Manny Hill for highlights from the PG13 Super Bowl halftime show. We get an appearance from Positive Pat, but first he gets a bit Unchained on what's going on with the Timberwolves...

Patrick Reusse opens by talking about Kobe Bryant's tragic death and where Bryant ranks among the best he has seen. The conversation then turns toward the Timberwolves and Patrick does not hold back getting Unchained early. Also discussed is why guys like former Gopher Willie Burton were so much fun to cover, the current Gophers basketball team and why Josh Donaldson might not be able to get No. 2...

Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 16 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Patrick Reusse has plenty of thoughts on the NFC and AFC title games and the play of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the San Francisco 49ers defense. He also sees the similarities between the Chiefs and Vikings and their fans and remembers the days of Len Dawson smoking at halftime of the Super Bowl. Reusse also has some questions about the baseball sign-stealing scandal and why he thinks t...

Patrick has plenty of thoughts on the Vikings' loss to the 49ers on Saturday and the level of embarrassment that should be felt. How much was Kevin Stefanski to blame? Reusse tells us how offensive coordinators and third base coaches are always easy targets. We also get Patrick's opinion on the NFL playoffs and where quarterback play is going and end with what sport Patrick used to enjoy and now s...

And you thought Patrick was always negative. Reusse praises the Vikings and Gophers for their big victories and tells us why the Vikings looked so good against New Orleans after being so bad against the Packers. Reusse also explains the difference between his Twitter personality and his journalism personality, gives a Super Bowl history lesson on the Vikings and offers some advice to Derek Falvey...

Do the Vikings have a chance in the playoffs against the Saints? Patrick Reusse provides his opinion on Unchained and also recalls the 1987 playoffs, when the Vikings shocked the Saints and 49ers. This leads to a conversation about how sports reporting, and athletes, have changed. Reusse ends with a meltdown on the Timberwolves and NBA three-point shooting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

Patrick Reusse has the full inside scoop on Esports and shares his knowledge with Judd. Not surprisingly, Judd is very confused. Patrick also talks about how an eight-team college football playoff would work, gives his thoughts on food delivery, wonders why any hockey player would block a shot and shares the story of his grandson watching another Wild loss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...