The Sportive

--Ranking our Vikings excitement level on the six-to-midnight scale--Gopher pigskin/Hollywood round-up: analysis of Seth Green and Jeff Jones news--We are scared that the Twins are having their Rosemount Stan moment--Wild/Wolves speed round--Christmas plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We apologize for this episode. The first 35 minutes were spent trying to talk while watching the end of the Vikes-Cards game, and yes it was as bad an idea as it sounds. After the game, we settle into our groove of hollering about the ineptitude of the Twins front office, ranking the worst Gophers teams and some Sixers talk for good measure. Thank you and sorry once again. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

-Predictions of how Claeys (the Kaiser Soze of Gopher football) will do: hero, average or Brewster 2.0?-More goddamn arguing about DVOA and the Vikings-Suter hockey-sassed coach Yeo! Why?-Sam Mitchell's favorability rating-We forget we are recording and discuss what's on the radio for like 10 minutes-Footie update, i.e. Clarence trolling Jon for unknown reasons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

This week on the Sportive, Liz Welle joins us at Legends in NE Minneapolis to discuss the bar's new menu, PLUS:* Honey butter* Don't go full grandpa* The quarter-life crisis* What are you getting rid of? Later Liz left and Brandon and Jon stuck around to talk about why everyone is so, so angry about football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

-- How's Teddy lookin'? (this got a little heated)-- "Bitches be talking": Clarence's summary of Teddy haters-- Why are we not psyched about the Vikings?-- WOLVES CHAT-- Sam Mitchell or Kevin McHale?-- Wild: err'body's hurt-- Claeys is the coach now because Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local raconteur Eric Durkee hosted Jon and Brandon this week, plying them with old fashioneds and pizza in true Durkee style. Topics: * Tattoos* Fundraising via haircuts* Our rap names* Getting our hopes up for the Vikings?* The Wolves - actually forget it let's just talk about the Warriors instead* The Twins (Eric left during this part), and the Aaron Hicks Trade* Everton Update Hour* The Minneso...

-- Damn it all, we had to discuss that Gopher football disaster-- Definining "Harbaughing" and "Pete Carrolling"-- What have former Minnesota coaches gone on to do? (spoiler: jack squat)-- Wolves/Wild check-in-- Clarence is a better first baseman than Lucas Duda-- Top 3 candies according to Stu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

-- What's up with Tokyo Sexwale?-- Weekly Vikings chat-- Jay Cutler and his wife are bowling balls-- Our choice for next Gophers football coach-- Tailgating preview-- Hockey dad lifeStu never showed up but other than than this was another classic SuperShow(TM). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

***NOTE: this was recorded before the news of Flip's death.***Wolves preview! Stu, Jon and Clarence patiently listen to Brandon ramble-gripe about the local cagers. Topics:-- #KATNIPS-- Sam Mitchell is going to ruin this season-- Why in the hell would anyone watch this team?-- Our world famous "Bros & Turds" segment-- Projected winsWe were worried Clarence was going to ruin the show with a 45-minu...

- Your Minnesota Vikings: the most average team in football(tm)- How's Teddy lookin'?- DEBATE: choosing the #1 Riccup- We don't hate the Royals!- Ideas: new MLB playoff structure- Gophers lightning round- The legend of Rick Pitino, public humper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

B, Marth and a tape-delayed Stu gab about:- The instant-classic Blue Jays win- The stupid Royals and their stupid narrative- Vikings-Chiefs preview- What to do about Klinsmann- What band throughout history we'd choose to join- NYC recap from BrandonY'all come back real soon now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all hockey, all the time this week, as Giles Ferrell of WildXtra.com joins us to preview the Wild season. (Not entirely true - we also talked Twins and Vikings - but bear with us.)On the docket:-Goalies are goofier than everyone else put together-Explaining what "waffleboarding" means-Predictions, bros and turds, and other semi-confident statements we will disavow almost immediately, OR: Why...

We spend half the show launching effenheimers in Mike Pelfrey's direction and the other half talking Vikes. In between: - Torii in 2016?- How to Celebrate a Homer, by Professor Swamptown- Grouse hunting from a boat- Pro tips on getting kicked out of The Commander Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Hot Take Central this week at the Sportive. Special guest John Sharkman joins us as we unleash & debate the following:-- Cheering for AP is fine-- It's not Mitch Leidner's fault-- Johnny Manziel has a chance to be a top QB-- Ryan Adams' "1989" is boring and unnecessary And plenty more. We also get a Johnnie/Tommie preview from Shark and tease a Megan Fox segment that never arrives. Good talk,...

Actual sports!- Vikings film room: o-line, gaping holes on D, Teddy's arm strength and more. Mostly sadness. - Wondering why the Gophers ignore the concept of the forward pass- Head-scratching a couple Molitor moves but mostly thanking our lucky stars over this season- House party recap + weekend preview and as always, dads talkin' youth sports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

It's our second annual two-part Vikings season preview. We break down x's and o's, preach about "Next Man Up" and sing a lot of Bill Withers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We celebrated the Twins for 10 minutes then screamed at each other about DeflateGate for the next 45. We are bad at being serious. Apologies all around. There was also some talk about paying college athletes and the Wild goalie situation, but this will go down as The One Where They Yelled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Official Sportive Twin Brother Dave joins us for:- Gopher pigskin season preview - Clarence has an accident in his pants over another Mike Sano jack- We laugh at Souhan for 20 minutes straight- Berrios's arm is going to fall off soon, RIP Berrios's armConsidering the two teams discussed, surprisingly light on rage. These are the end times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

The four regulars are back with our standard sports 'cast. Discussed:- Programming note re ads on the show- Sano, Buxton and this insane Twins season- How's Teddy lookin? An investigative report- Our five franchise saviors vs. their incompetent bosses- The Fargo rock scene, which is not a real thing- Weekend preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clarence was on vacation - hashtag can't make it - so America's Sweetheart Liz Welle joined us at her usual Legends location to talk about: LentilFest The ongoing Twins disaster, and why anybody got their hopes up this week New State Fair foods (including the title of this podcast!) Why certain people don't want to know what their grades are Parents Gone Wild State fairs vs. county fairs The Escap...

Our good friend Eric Durkee joined the podcast for the first time this week. After some recording difficulties, we regrouped and discussed: Farting on Brad Childress Kickfarter Minnesota United media food Straw-ber-ritas Creating soccer fans in America Many, many sociological generalizations American soccer hooliganism, the stupidest thing ever Gang fighting UFC is the teacups at the county fair N...

After an editing mistake that cuts out the first few minutes (SORRY), we discuss: Prince vs. Jacko An amazing new Sportive wives segment Best current pop star Kelly Clarkson concert review The Twins will never go all in The beauty of hockey trash talk Stu was killing it until his weekly technical difficulties and Clarence came in guns a-blazing. Good times, good times.  Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Our good friend Patrick Donnelly deputized for Clarence, who couldn't make it, at the Town Hall Brewery at Seven Corners. Among the topics: The return of the Ron Davis era and the depression of the current Twins I'd settle for two or three million #TeflonJürgy How can we possibly be excited for the Vikings season The Great Baseball Road Trip, and more importantly, video games #HireStu (Seriously,...

Call-in problems, accidental cut-outs and Stu recording from a submarine led to this almost not being published. If you are curious what we talk about when we've given up, this is it. Details: Pigs In a Blanket should be the next trend (0-17min)  Why didn't our dads like hugs? (18min-38min)  Steroids/getting old (39min-45min) How to be happy (45min-50min)  What's in that Civic (50min-52min) Cabin...

Discussed on the latest Chud Sputney's Sports Bog: Updated Twins season wins predictions  We mercilessly tease Jon about his delusional belief in the Twins Gopher football season Vegas over/under reactions Tailgating proposals but just a free taste of the milk -- if you want the full cow then you'll have to pay? Is that a saying? At the 56 minute mark we bring it full circle and mercilessly tease...