Judd Zulgad is a former Minnesota Vikings beat writer, lifetime beer connoisseur and part-time sports conspiracy theorist. Phil Mackey is a former Minnesota Twins beat writer, full-time professional wrestling geek and unofficial ambassador for robot umpires. Ramie Makhlouf is a stand-up comedian and…
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The Mackey & Judd w/ Ramie podcast is hands down my favorite radio or podcast show ever. The chemistry between Mackey, Judd, and Ramie is perfect, and they play off of each other in a way that keeps me engaged and entertained throughout every episode. These guys are not afraid to speak the truth, even if it goes against popular opinion, which I appreciate. They have a clear goal of wanting to see their Minnesota sports teams succeed and win championships, and they discuss the best ways to make that happen.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the honest and insightful analysis that Mackey, Judd, and Ramie provide. They are knowledgeable about all Minnesota sports teams, including the Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, and Gophers. They don't just regurgitate stats or give surface-level takes; instead, they dive deep into the issues and offer thoughtful perspectives backed by solid analysis. They also address topics beyond just game recaps or player performances, such as coaching decisions, front office moves, and overall team strategies.
Furthermore, Mackey & Judd w/ Ramie is not afraid to hold the teams accountable for their actions or lack thereof. They reject mediocrity and demand more from their Minnesota sports teams. As a fan who wants to see my teams succeed at the highest level possible, I appreciate this approach. They aren't afraid to call out players who underperform or coaches who make questionable decisions. This type of honest critique is refreshing in a market where many hosts tend to sugarcoat things or give into "Minnesota Nice".
While there are many positives about this podcast, one potential downside could be the occasional heavy-handedness with sponsors. Although it's understandable that sponsors help support the show financially, there are moments when these sponsor mentions can feel awkwardly shoe-horned into the flow of the discussion. However, this minor issue does not outweigh the overall quality of the content and analysis provided.
In conclusion, The Mackey & Judd w/ Ramie podcast is a must-listen for Minnesota sports fans. The chemistry between the hosts, their insightful analysis, and their refusal to accept mediocrity in local sports make this show stand out from the rest. Whether you're a Vikings fan first or have an interest in all Minnesota sports teams, this podcast offers entertaining and knowledgeable content that will keep you engaged and informed. I highly recommend giving it a listen.

Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs deliver a BANGER over the weekend; Are the Timberwolves and Spurs star players becoming the face of the league; Favorite and least favorite Timberwolves things and more Timberwolves news on Flagrant Howls.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 discuss the Wild's OT win over the Sabres on Saturday despite missing many key pieces. The physicality of the game saw the Wild stand up for some of their main stars, Kirill Kaprizov tallied 3 assists, and Mats Zuccarello scored the OTW. Who should start in goal vs. Toronto tonight?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tough week for the Minnesota Gophers basketball squad with a buzzer beating loss to the Wisconsin Badgers and a 10-point loss on the road at Illinois. The Gophers are now on a 3-game losing streak and the depth issue appears to be rearing its ugly head. How good can the 2025-2026 Minnesota Gophers still be and do results even matter? Ross Brendel and Manny Hill also welcome back former Minnesota Gophers Offensive Coordinator Matt Limegrover and play a little Manny Mania!0:00 – Good BUT heartbreaking week for the Minnesota Gophers. 6:07 – Wins are still on the schedule for these Gophers9:15 – Depth is still a BIG issue. 14:28 – Judge the rest of the season on looks, not results. 21:05 – Welcome back to Dinkytown Matt Limegrover. Mo Ibrahim and Isaac Fruechte too.26:08 – Manny Mania. Ross quizzes Manny on a random Gophers hoops team. Tubby Smith talk tooSee 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 go live to react to the Wild placing Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek on injured reserve. How does this impact the team moving forward? How much do Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes need to step up? Plus more on the latest Judd's Hockey Show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker and continue to push baseball towards a lockout; Why didn't the Twins sign Tucker; Why MLB is heading towards another lockout; Plus, what happened to the Wild and more on Reuse Unchained.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves feedback! Starting with how Bones Hyland fits in with the Timberwolves plans; What are the Timberwolves trade plans; Judd catching strays from Timberwolves fans about his Joan Beringer take and more Timberwolves news on Flagrant Howls.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 discuss the Wild's loss on Thursday night to the Winnipeg Jets. What is the concern level for Jesper Wallstedt? How badly does the team need Joel Eriksson Ek back? Should we be seeing more from Kirill Kaprizov? Jonas Brodin lands himself on the IR again. Plus more on the latest JHS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gopher athletics needs their version of Mark Cuban; Gophers lost hometown All-American Koi Perich; Should MLB implement an in-season tournament; What to make of the Lynn Jones-Jaguars press conference and more on Mackey & Judd! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are the Minnesota Vikings in danger of losing Brian Flores; Why is Flores taking other job interviews and leave the Vikings; Who are other options for the Vikings if they lose Flores; Plus other Vikings offseason news and more with Doogie on Purple Daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Twins spring training storylines to watch! Starting with who wins the Twins left field job; Which players round out the Twins starting rotation; Can Twins 3rd baseman Royce Lewis stay healthy and happy; Plus a Random Twins of the Week 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.

Minnesota Timberwolves need to KEEP playing Joan Beringer; Gopher basketball lose on a buzzer beater against Wisconsin; Vikings wrap up their season-ending press conference and more on Reusse Unchained.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves hottest takes! Starting with keeping Joan Beringer on the Timberwolves roster the rest of the season; Would the Timberwolves actually use Beringer as a trade chip; More Timberwolves trade ideas and more on Flagrant Howls!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves predictions involving Joan Beringer, trade deadline, Naz Reid Julius Randle and more; Plus other predictions involving the Twins, Royal Rumble and more on Write That Down.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 talk about how they feel they Wild's positional needs come down to the center position more than anything else, which players the team could target, Jessi shares her thoughts on the Hughes Bowl loss, plus her conversation with Jack Hughes after Monday's game!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Latest Minnesota Timberwolves trade rumors! Who are the players the Timberwolves could target by the trade deadline; Which players would the Timberwolves have to part with; Are their players on the buyout market the Timberwolves could bring back and more Timberwolves news on Flagnrat Howls with Mackey, Dex, and Doogs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse has thoughts on the Wild's play of late, how the Twins have fallen off the map when it comes to interest in Minnesota and touches on numerous other topics.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 talk about the Wild's loss to the Devils on Monday and how a slip in play has snowballed in recent games. Many chances missed the net last night, Matt Boldy got another stint at the center positions, and how major is Joel Eriksson Ek's absence?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves beat ANOTHER good team in a big win over the Spurs; Naz Reid continues to be a monster off the bench for the Timberwolves; Can the Timberwolves add to their bench; Should the Timberwolves unleash Joan Beringer and more Timberwolves and news on Flagrant Howls!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 discuss the Wild's OT loss on Saturday to the Islanders in which Ilya Sorokin stood on his head against the Wild. Are we seeing more defensive breakdowns? Quinn Hughes should be the director of the power play. Plus how can the Wild grab points this week against the Devils and Jets?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 suffered a tough loss on Friday night to USC but overall, there is a lot to like early on in Big Ten Conference play from these Minnesota Golden Gophers. Cade Tyson is awesome. Isaac Asuma is developing into a legit Big Ten player. The Minnesota Gophers are winning basketball games and competing at a high level! Ross Brendel and Manny Hill break down what they like and what they don't like thus far in the Gophers basketball season and lay out where they think the program might be heading under Niko Medved. They also discuss the upcoming college football national championship game between the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes. 1:55 – It was a good week for the Minnesota Gophers by beating Iowa and competing with USC.6:03 – What we like and what we don't like about this Minnesota Gophers basketball team… Isacc Asuma is developing and turning into a threat.13:03 – Worried about the Minnesota Gophers depth. 17:27 – Breaking down the schedule over the next few weeks. 22:40 – The Gophers should play in a postseason tournament this year.30:42 – Miami Hurricanes and Indiana Hoosiers national championship preview.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse gives his thoughts on Brian Flores, John Harbaugh and the crazy NFL head coaching cycle! Plus, a wild game between Miami and Ole Miss last night, and USC is in town to play the Gophers basketball team! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards enters elite company with 10,000 points scored; Why the Timberwolves star is on a different trajectory; Plus, Timberwolves feedback on the Trae Young trade and more Timberwolves news on Flagrat Howls.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 discuss the Wild's road trip endind with a OT win over the Kraken. Was the road trip a success? What to make of Eriksson Ek's absence? How does this impact his Olympic hopes? Power play issues persist. Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Twins Opening Day roster 1.0! Dex has a way too early Twins Opening Day lineup; Wo rounds out the Twins starting rotation; The Twins internal bullpen options are good rough; Plus a random Twin of the Week 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.

Minnesota Vikings coaching carousel updates! Mike McDaniel has been fired and should the Vikings make him their OC; Vikings DC Brian Flores is interviewing for the Ravens job; Plus the latest Vikings news and more with Doogie on Purple Daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gopher Basketball continues to storm the court with another big win; Latest NFL news on NFL head coaches fired and more on Reusse Unchained.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have an announcement on about the future of OG on Write That Down; Stranger Things predictions involving the finale and maybe another episode; Plus other predictions involving the Twins, Timberwolves and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Rudy Gobert is the most unfairly maligned players in Minnesota Timberwolves history; Why the Timberwolves have thrown a grenade in OKC Thunder armory; Plus, latest Timberwolves news as it related to Trae Young and more on Flagrant Howls.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 assess how the congested NHL standings will make it tough for the Wild to make that next move people feel is coming, and what sort of options could present itself. What sort of changes could be made to the Wild's power play? Plus more on the latest Judd's Hockey Show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings stud stable from Randy Vikes 69, who had a tough time getting through the stable; It's a massive weekend of football on tap; Dex is Kliff Kingsbury curious and more statements on Mackey & Judd.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Minnesota Vikings keep Brian Flores for the 2026 season; What other teams cold pry away the Vikings DC; Will the Vikings make any other changes to their coaching staff; Plus Harrison Smith's future with the Vikings and more Vikings news with Doogie on Purple Daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Timberwolves' season, the state of the arena situation in the Twin Cities and how relevant can Gophers men's basketball be in the future? Reusse hits on it all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a crisis of confidence with weird losses to bad teams; The Timberwolves have a bench problem; Rudy Gobert is actually having his best season with the Timberwolves yet; Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards continues to ascend and more Timberwolves news on Flagrant Howls!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 talk about how the Minnesota Wild's latest road trip has been going, seeing the team set to play twice more before returning home. Does Quinn Hughes deserve a chance in the shootout? Does the league need to adapt from the IIHF rules? Plus talk about tonight's medal games for the World Juniors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What a nice win for the Minnesota Gophers men's basketball team this past Saturday night in Evanston against Northwestern! Is the Minnesota Gophers early season Big Ten success sustainable? Just how good of a player is Cade Tyson and can the Gophers increase their depth during the season? For the football team, Koi Perich has entered the transfer portal. If he's not back in 2026, is it all doom and gloom? 0:45 – Minnesota Gophers are above .500 in conference play!4:45 – Minnesota Gophers will need more depth to compete in the long run.7:58 – How can Gophers build the program? 12:35 – How good is Cade Tyson?19:15 – Koi Perich has entered the transfer portal. Will he be back in 2026? 24:56 – Who is coming back to the Minnesota Gophers football team?28:45 – Let's fix college athletics.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 talk about the Wild's win over the Ducks that saw Quinn Hughes tally four assists. How impactful has he been for the entire team since being traded for? Plus the two discuss the announcements of Olympic team rosters and USA falling to Finland in the World Juniors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gophers lose Minnesota native Koi Perich to the transfer portal; Why the transfer portal has made college football so bizarre; College Football Playoff has been fantastic; Plus, Patrick's thoughts on the Vikings, world juniors and more on Reusse Unchained. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse has thoughts on J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings game against the Packers and the NFL's inability to keep players healthy. And that's just the start.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 deliver their hottest Minnesota Timberwolves takes! Topics include Naz Reid's breakout game against the Chicago Bulls, Bones Hyland as a major cure for Wolves problems, what Judd wants to see with the upcoming schedule, and why the Timberwolves have such a wide variance in how they play each night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey and Doogie recklessly speculate on whether Kirk Cousins could return to the Minnesota Vikings in 2026... What is his current contract situation? What would it cost the Minnesota Vikings? And would Cousins back up JJ McCarthy or compete with him? Plus, will Brian Flores leave? And will Harrison Smith retire? 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 discuss the Wild forcing the Knights to pull Carter Hart after putting 5 goals past him, the play of Marcus Johansson, Matt Boldy continuing to surge, and more! Plus Jessi and AJ talk about a confrontation they had at Monday's USA vs. Slovakia game!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 a State of the Minnesota Timberwolves discussion! Including reacting to Anthony Edwards' comments after the Wolves embarrassing loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Why do the Wolves keep running into these similar lulls against bad teams? Plus, more Timberwolves trade rumors and ideas + some of our favorite and least favorite Timberwolves things. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.