Podcast appearances and mentions of Star Tribune

Dan is joined by Michael Russo for his weekly discussion about the state of the Wild before Dan reviews the Prince musical that he saw last night with an impromptu cold-call from Star Tribune music critic Jon Bream who was also at the show.

Dan is joined by Michael Russo for his weekly discussion about the state of the Wild before Dan reviews the Prince musical that he saw last night with an impromptu cold-call from Star Tribune music critic Jon Bream who was also at the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is joined by Michael Russo for his weekly discussion about the state of the Wild before Dan reviews the Prince musical that he saw last night with an impromptu cold-call from Star Tribune music critic Jon Bream who was also at the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes a deep dive into the fascinating character of young Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy. 12:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for a detailed look at the Twins. 35:00: The Wolves went back to being bad at defense.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand bring you a show that is a complete reversal from one week ago. A lot of the big-time teams in Minnesota won, capped off by a stunning Vikings win in Detroit to give their season hope.

Jason talks with Star Tribune guest-columnist Andy Brehm about why he thinks Tim Pawlenty should reconsider running for Senate. The former Governor has said he doesn't think he could get endorsed, but Andy disagrees.

Chip Scoggins is a columnist for the Star Tribune. He joins Chris Egert to talk about a massive Minnesota sports weekend. They start with the unlikely Vikings win over the Lions in Detroit. They discuss JJ McCarthy's young emotional leadership, signs of life from Brian Flores' blitz heavy defense and a potential reset in offensive chemistry in the WR room.

Purple Insider founder Matthew Coller joins Chad for two segments on the Vikings before we jump into politics and Cheers & Jeers with Rochelle Olson of the Star Tribune.

Star Tribune columnist Rochelle Olson joins with her thoughts on several national and state political topics along with some commentary on this week's Cheers & Jeers piece.

On the DeRush-Hour Jason learns more about the new "Luminescence" show at the Basilica from creator Romain Sarfati. Then he's joined by Rohan Preston from the Star Tribune about why fans should be patient with the Purple Rain preview

Reusse reacts to the Minnesota Vikings new 2025 over/under win total! And he vents about the Star Tribune putting a lame headline on his most recent Gophers football articleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse reacts to the Minnesota Vikings new 2025 over/under win total! And he vents about the Star Tribune putting a lame headline on his most recent Gophers football articleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At its peak, an estimated 35,000 rotting Minnesotans participated in the annual Zombie Pub Crawl, founded 20 years ago. The event grew large enough to set a world record for the largest amount of people dressed as zombies. Then the festival seemed to have its own apocalypse. Our guest is columnist Laura Yuen. Still curious? Read more at the Minnesota Star Tribune. To support Curious Minnesota and the important work of the Minnesota Star Tribune, subscribe today by visiting Startribune.com/WorthItToSubscribe. Stay up to date with the Star Tribune at @startribune on TikTok, Bluesky, X, Facebook, and Instagram.

Since Thursday, Minnesota has seen dismal performances from the Vikings, Gopher football, Wild and Wolves and Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins the show to talk about all of it.

Chad's full show today features talk about SNAP benefit funding going dry on November 1 due to the shutdown, Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated, Omar Fateh pushing for MPD officers to arrest masked ICE agents, Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins and more!

Madison Hricik brings on Minnesota football beat writer for the Minnesota Star Tribune Randy Johnson to discuss the upcoming matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Gophers at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, October 25, 2025

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, with most of their focus on two very different football games. The Vikings lost 28-22 to the Eagles. They again lost the turnover battle (2-0) and again never led. There were a lot of issues, and now Minnesota has just three more days to prepare before playing the Chargers. Meanwhile, P.J. Fleck's Gophers were about as dominant as they have been during his tenure in dismantling Nebraska. The Gophers are 5-2 now and have legitimate aspirations for a good bowl game. Plus a look ahead to the Wolves season that starts Wednesday.

Jon has opinions on Jacob Frey's comments from over the weekend and a Star Tribune article related to a local documentary. Jon looks at funding issues in the Anoka-Hennepin school district and has questions about classes offered at Minneapolis high schools.

Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins to talk about the weekend of sports that including a Vikings loss, Shohei Ohtani giving us perhaps the best baseball performance ever and a strong showing from Gopher football beating Nebraska.

Should Vikings fans view Philadelphia as a rival? Guest host Matthew Coller doesn't really think so. Star Tribune writer Andrew Krammer goes deeper into the matchup with the Eagles. Then, what city has similar sports vibes to the Twin Cities?

The Vikings are still in a bit of flux coming off the bye. What will they look to do against the defending Super Bowl champions? Star Tribune writer Andrew Krammer previews the matchup with Philadelphia.

The Timberwolves open their regular season on Wednesday night. Is this the season they can make the deepest postseason run of all? Star Tribune beat writer Chris Hine gives us the inside look.

J.J. McCarthy will ride the pine again this Sunday. But is that the best thing for the second-year QB? Guest host Matthew Coller brings his opinions. Later, Star Tribune writer Chris Hine lets us know what to watch as the Timberwolves begin playing for real next week.

Sidney Hartman[2] (March 15, 1920 – October 18, 2020) was an American sports journalist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the WCCO 830 AM radio station. For 20 years, he was also a panelist on the weekly television program Sports Show with Mike Max, which aired Sunday nights at 9:30 p.m. on WUCW 23 in the Twin Cities metro area.[3] He continued writing for the Star Tribune until his death in 2020.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Carter is in for Jason. He talks with Chris Riemenschneider, music critic for the Star Tribune about tonight's Paul McCartney show at US Bank stadium. Plus, what was the vibe like at the Purple Rain the musical. Plus, is Ace Frehley underrated? (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

5pm Hour: Adam Carter was in for Jason. He talks about winter - do you prefer more or less snow & cold? Then he talks with Star Tribune music critic Chris Riemenschneider about tonight's McCartney show and the passing of guitar icon Ace Frehley

The Twins' search for a new skipper rolls on. Star Tribune writer Bobby Nightengale continues to dig for the details, and he brings us in on the process.

Who will be behind center for the Vikings on Sunday? Guest host Steve Thomson has some thoughts. Star Tribune writer Bobby Nightengale provides an update on the Twins' search for a new manager. Plus, it's good to be a college football coach.

The Class 6A high school football bracket has been set. Star Tribune writer Jim Paulsen joins Steve Thomson to break down some of the matchups.

Star Tribune prep sports writer Jim Paulsen previews the Class 6A high school football bracket. Then, Steve revisits the new contract Curt Cignetti received to stay Indiana's football coach.

The State High School Soccer tourney field is set, and Maddy Greenway and Providence Academy are looking for a title. A preview of both boys and girls action with Vineeta and Cassidy Hettesheimer from the Star Tribune.

Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins host Michael Rand for an extended Daily Delivery debate.

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.Mental health and community expression in MorrisMissy Polster, a former healthcare worker connected to the 210 Gallery in Sandstone, is passionate about art that intersects with social justice. She highlights “Waiting for Beds,” a powerful exhibition featuring artists Moira Villiard and Carla Hamilton, alongside submissions from community members. It's on view at the Morrison Gallery at the University of Minnesota Morris through Nov. 25.Missy says: It's beautiful, it's moving and it does make you think, which is how I hope everybody wants art to be.— Missy PolsterA literary road trip through Minnesota's complexityChris Vondracek, a journalist for the Star Tribune currently based in Washington, D.C., recommends “Greater Minnesota: Exploring the Land of Sky-Blue Waters” by author Patrick Hicks. Hicks, who teaches at Augustana University, takes readers across the state in a travelogue rich with regional nuance.Hicks will speak and read from his book at St. John's University in Collegeville Thursday at 7 p.m.Chris says: I came away from it feeling just this absolute sense of how large and how boisterous and how impossibly contradictory sometimes Minnesota can be.— Chris VondracekGrieving through color and text in St. CloudOlivia Norquist is the marketing and programming coordinator at the Grand Center for Arts and Culture in New Ulm. She recommends “Letters to the Void,” a solo exhibition by Eric Twait at the Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud, running through November.Twait will be present at an artist reception on Friday, Oct. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Gallery C.The show is a deeply personal exploration of grief following the loss of Twait's' wife, Maria. Olivia says: At our gallery, we actually had someone who left in tears after seeing the paintings.— Olivia Norquist

Adam Carter is in for Jason. He talks to Star Tribune reporter Allison Kite who's looked into the latest fraud indictments connected to Medicaid in Minnesota. How much more is to come?

4pm Hour: Adam Carter is in for Jason. He talks with Allison Kite from the Star Tribune about yet more fraud cases found in MN. When is this going to end? Then - Adam describes why maybe he shouldn't be allowed to drive at night anymore.

Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. It's a football-heavy show starting with the Gophers, who made clutch plays but also struggled in many moments in a 27-20 Homecoming win over Purdue. P.J. Fleck's team is still searching for an identity, as are the Vikings. Plus Chip gives an update on an ex-Gophers QB with a son who is a rising star.

More and more schools have moved to ban phones. That's a good thing. But have we paid enough attention to the addictive nature of Chromebooks and tablets? Adam Carter, in for Jason, talks with Laura Yuen about her latest column.

3pm Hour: Adam Carter is in for Jason. He talks with his radio partner Jordana Green about today's historic release of hostages in Israel. Then he talks with Laura Yuen from the Star Tribune about her column on the addictive nature of all tech devices in school, not just in school.

Mass shooting in South Carolina; Alaska typhoon; Israel-Hamas hostages and prisoners released and Egypt summit; ICE torture chambers; China continues to run circles around the Trump administration; Indigenous Peoples’ Day; No Kings rallies this weekend; Matt sees The Doll House; Star Tribune rips new documentary.

Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins for two segments of sports talk on the Vikings, college football and more!

There is an article in the Star Tribune where three separate Minnesota counties were found to have faulty breathalyzer tests in which several DUIs and DWIs were given out in consequence and now there are questions on how to right these wrongs and how should these situations be handled.

Star Tribune columnist Rochelle Olson joins Chad for her regular Friday visit to talk about the local political news and share from this week's Cheers & Jeers column.

Rochelle Olson of the Star Tribune makes her regular appearance to talk politics and share from this week's Cheers & Jeers column before Am I Wrong? is taken over by The Meanest Mom in Minnesota!

Jon begins hour 3 by breaking down a Star Tribune Article about the North Star Summit. Then Lisa Atkinson joins the show to talk about Title IX.

Host Michael Rand starts with a Wild season preview and talks to Star Tribune writer Sarah McLellan for a big-picture look at the franchise after a busy offseason. 25:00: Randy Johnson joins the show to talk Gophers football. Minnesota lost 42-3 last week to Ohio State, but the Gophers' fate will be determined by what happens in these next four weeks.

Drivetime with DeRusha is LIVE from Grand Casino Arena in downtown St. Paul today. Jason and Dan begin today's conversation with the topic of shifting demographics and rising costs/taxes within our community. Jason references an article featured in the Star Tribune and the dichotomy between our society's growth mindset and cutting costs. Callers weigh in with their thoughts. Lindsey gives her take on why people aren't having babies. A field trip across the river with Tracy Pearlman Jason is then joined by Tracy Pearlman (Director of Communications and Marketing for Grand Casino Arena) to talk about new food day at Grand Casino Arena. They roll through some of the new food offerings for upcoming Minnesota Wild games this season. They also wade into the AI conversation and how they utilize it in their everyday lives a

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, including a narrow Vikings win, a blowout Gophers loss and big-time games in the baseball playoffs.

Greta Kaul from the Star Tribune analyzed text messages sent to Metro Transit by light rail passengers. What were their concerns? She joins Jason to talk about their reporting

4pm Hour: Jason is joined by Kate Raddatz for their monthly visit to talk about family vacations, Taylors new album and much more! Then he talks with Greta Kaul from the Star Tribune about her reporting on rider comments on safety on the light rail

September 26, 2025 - Season 16, Episode 29 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the Thursday night game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks and how the new dynamic kickoff rules played into the ending of it. We discuss whether we like the new kickoff rules so far this season. Alex and I move on to discuss the Steelers' injury report heading into Friday. We talk about Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. and S DeShon Elliott trying to return this week from their respective injuries. We also discuss OLB Alex Highsmith not making the trip to Ireland because of his ankle injury. Will RB Trey Sermon once again be elevated from the practice squad on Saturday? Alex and I ponder that question early in this show as well. The Minnesota Vikings have a few key injuries this week that we are paying close attention to heading into Friday. They will be without their starting left guard this week as well. On Thursday, we heard from two of the Steelers' coordinators, Arthur Smith and Teryl Austin, so Alex and I recap the main talking points to come out of those media sessions. Alex and I welcome Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune back to the show, and he helps us get started with a preview of the Steelers-Vikings game. Goessling has covered the Vikings for many seasons, and nobody knows that team better than he does. We get his thoughts on several things related to Sunday's game at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, where he is currently stationed. At the end of our talk with Goessling, he gives us his score prediction for the Steelers-Vikings game. If not already doing so, make sure to follow Ben on X/Twitter at @BenGoessling and make sure to read his work here: https://www.startribune.com/author/ben-goessling/6134708 After finishing with Goessling, Alex and I provide our own preview of the Steelers-Vikings game. We break down what we are looking for out of each team on both sides of the football. Alex and I then give our picks against the spread for all of the Week 4 games in the NFL using the lines provided by show sponsor MyBookie.ag. We also give our score predictions for Steelers-Vikings to end that segment. This 173-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices