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Dana & Isaac take a look back at the Timberwolves' Game 5-collapse against Memphis and look ahead to Game 6 on Friday night in Minneapolis.

2022/04/28

Isaac & Dana share their thoughts on what went wrong in Game 5 of the Wolves-Grizzlies first-round series and discuss remedies for righting the Wolves' ship in Game 6.

The Wolves win their play-in game against the Clippers and qualify for the Western Conference playoffs.

2022/04/16

Dana & Isaac react to the Timberwolves big play-in victory against the LA Clippers and preview the first-round matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Minnesota has become a player destination, the Wolves will be in the NBA playoffs and the Loons have yet to be beaten but cany they score?

2022/04/02

Cousin Isaac & Dana talk about all the recent big trades and signings in town, the Wolves chances to make a splash in the NBA playoffs and the begin to MN United's MLS season.

Dana & Isaac talk All-Star history after KAT's 3-point contest win, the Timberwolves first half and the Vikings' new regime.

2022/02/26

Dana & Isaac discuss the Timberwolves' player who participated in All-Star Weekend, the two discuss the Timberwolves' 32-28 start and debate on whether or not the Vikings have made the right hires.

Dana & Isaac make their NFL championship game picks and the two talk Wolves trade possibilities as the deadline approaches.

2022/01/28

Dana & Isaac talk about a crazy weekend of divisional round playoff football and exchange trade ideas that could put the Wolves into the thick of playoff contention in the West.

Dana & Isaac open the new year talking about the Vikings' botched playoff run and the prospects for the Wolves in the second half.

2022/01/06

The Vikings falter in Green Bay with a Covid-protocoled Kirk Cousins on the bench, who survives the hot seat between Spielman, Zimmer and Cousins and a look at the 9th-seeded Wolves' chances at making the playoffs in 2022.

The Timberwolves are a league pass hit and the Twins sign their centerfielder to a contract rooted in promise.

2021/12/06

Dana and Isaac check in on the surprising Wolves at the NBA season's 1/4 point and the Twins double down on their investment in Byron Buxton.

Dana & Isaac console one another about the fortunes of the Vikings and Gophers in 2021

2021/11/11

Dana & Isaac discuss the 3-5 Vikings and the 6-3 Gophers.

Isaac rejoins the pod as he and Dana preview the Timberwolves upcoming NBA season.

2021/10/23

Isaac and Dana preview the Timberwolves season and discuss Karl Anthony-Towns, Anthony Edwards, the off-season acquisitions and coach Chris Finch.

Tyler returns to discuss the history of the Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers.

2021/10/03

Dana and Wisconsin sports fan Tyler compare notes on the the various eras of major league baseball in Wisconsin and Minnesota from the 1980s until today.

Dana welcomes back Wisconsin superfan Tyler Sachse to compare the Badgers' and Gophers' college football programs.

2021/09/16

Dana & his friend Tyler compare the last 30 years of UW football to the last 30 years of U of M football. The two discuss Barry Alvarez, Brett Bielema and Paul Chryst on the eastern side of the rivalry and Glen Mason, Jerry Kill and PJ Fleck to the west.

Dana & his friend Andrew preview the Minnesota Vikings season.

2021/09/11

Dana and his friend Andrew talk about how the Vikings' season may go sideways and how the Purple & Gold could be in playoff contention