Mackey & Judd -- a Minnesota Sports Podcast
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 and Minnesota Vikings beat writer, full-time professional wrestling geek and unofficial ambassador for robot umpires. Executive Producer Declan Goff -- often-mustached -- has suffered through 30 years of Minnesota sports failures. Find them all across the SKOR North network of podcasts talking all things Minnesota sports (Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Gophers, Minnesota Lynx). Part of the SKOR North network.
Best Minnesota athletes to win a title elsewhere
Best Minnesota athletes to win a title elsewhere; We come up with a Minnesota Mt. Rushmore of athletes who have won a championship and we come up with current athletes who are still here that would also sting.Â
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TWINS SHOW: Minnesota Twins front office under the most pressure by MLB Trade Deadline?
Is the Minnesota Twins front office under most pressure by MLB Trade Deadline? ESPN’s Buster Olney believes Twins ownership needs to pick a direction; What should the Twins plans be and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.
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HOWLS: Minnesota Timberwolves trade targets: Trae Young, De’Aaron Fox and more
Minnesota Timberwolves trade targets starting with a new one in Trae Young; Also, the Timberwolves are the favorite for De’Aaron Fox; Can the Timberwolves save Ja Morant and other Timberwolves takes on Flagrant Howls with Doogie.
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UNCHAINED: Get rid of all replay reviews!
Reusse was at Target Center to watch the Lynx on Monday and has thoughts on rookie standout Olivia Miles. The replays in that game also set off Patrick given how long some of the delays can be. And that was only the start of the show.
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TWINS SHOW: Minnesota Twins heading towards roster changes?
Are the Minnesota Twins heading towards a roster reset? Twins are calling up prospect Kyler Fedko; What does mean for other Twins prospects coming up; Twins problems at shortstop; Royce Lewis is on fire since being recalled for the Twins and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.
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HOWLS: KAT is an NBA Champion and we own our mistakes
KAT and the New York Knicks are NBA Champions; Given our comments about KAT in the past, we read all the feedback we’ve received over the weekend from Timberwolves fans; Are Timberwolves fans happy for KAT or more upset it didn’t happen in Minnesota and more on Flagrant Howls.
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JHS: Can Minnesota Wild afford to re-sign Mats Zuccarello?
Judd and AJ discuss the pending free agency of veteran Mats Zuccarello and if the Wild have enough cap space to make it happen. Would a deal depend on a potential deal later in the offseason and is Zuccarello willing to wait that long? Would Minnesota be able to match another team's offer? Plus what it means for the Zuccarello/Kaprizov partnership the Wild have had on the top line.
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GOPHERS: Minnesota Gophers FINALLY set to host St. Thomas in hoops!
What a week for the Minnesota Gophers! Both Mark Coyle and Dawn Plitzuweit have new contract extensions. The Gophers have finally scheduled games with St. Thomas in both men’s and woman’s basketball. Williams Arena, at least by name, is no more. Welcome to “The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota”. Ross Brendel and Manny Hill are back for Gophers 101!
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UNCHAINED: Minnesota Vikings QB thoughts
Reusse has thoughts on the Minnesota Vikings QB battle; Plus the Barn at Williams Arena has a new name; The Twins are dreadful again; The Timberwolves latest trade path for Giannis and more on Reusse Unchained.
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HOWLS: Minnesota Timberwolves emerging as a destination for Giannis?
Minnesota Timberwolves emerging as a destination for Giannis; The Timberwolves would reportedly have to part with Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid and others; However some are saying the Timberwolves will not include McDaniels in any trade; Plus other Timberwolves takes and more on Flagrant Howls.
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TWINS SHOW: Minnesota Twins MLB Draft Plans: Roch Cholowsky falling to No. 3?
Minnesota Twins MLB Draft plans; Do the Twins have a shot at drafting Roch Cholowsky; Who else should be on the board when the Twins are on the clock; Plus latest Twins feedback on Kaelen Culpper and a Random Twin of the Week on the SKOR North Twins Show.
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KAT apologies incoming?
Will we have to apologize to Karl-Anthony Towns with the New York Knicks on the verge of winning the NBA title; Plus, Dex had a weird airplane experience and more on Mackey & Judd.
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TWINS SHOW: Royce Lewis’ new swing has the Minnesota Twins intrigued?
Minnesota Twins are getting a better version of Royce Lewis; How sustainable is this for the Twins; Plus other Twins observations on Luke Keaschal, Taj Bradley and more with Trevor Plouffe on the SKOR North Twins Show!
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HOWLS: Latest Minnesota Timberwolves news: De’Aaron Fox, Giannis and more
Latest Minnesota Timberwolves news! Starting with the NBA Finals debacle between the Knicks and Spurs; Plus are the Timberwolves out on Giannis and more Timberwolves news with Doogie on Flagrant Howls.
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JHS: Is Dylan Larkin the only center option for Minnesota Wild this offseason?
Kirsten Krull joins the show to share her thoughts on the updated team list from Dylan Larkin that still includes the Minnesota Wild, a discussion about what everyone would be willing to part with to acquire the Red Wings captain, and more. Plus a look at a handful of other centers the Wild could potentially try to acquire other than Larkin this offseason. Who makes the most sense and who are ones you'd stay away from?
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JHS: BREAKING: Minnesota Wild RE-SIGN Michael McCarron
Judd and AJ react to the news of Michael McCarron re-signing with the Minnesota Wild on a 6-year, $3.3 million AAV contract. How do you feel about the deal? Does this put any other members of the roster in jeopardy? Plus more!
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UNCHAINED: The least amount of interest Reusse has had in the Minnesota Twins
Reusse admits that he has never been this disinterested in a Twins team and this comes from a guy who was at the first home game in 1961. He also has thoughts on the NBA Finals, and the Gophers men's basketball team finally agreeing to play St. Thomas.
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HOWLS: Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has questions?
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has questions; Why the Timberwolves star should have questions; Timberwolves unveil new jerseys and we have conspiracies; Latest Timberwolves trade rumors centering around Giannis and more Timberwolves takes on Flagrant Howls.
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TWINS SHOW: Royce Lewis’ last shot to stick with the Minnesota Twins
State of the Minnesota Twins! The Twins recalled Royce Lewis after he made some tweaks from Boars Corp; The Twins infield plans are officially taking shape; Plus other Twins takes involving Taj Bradley, Byron Buxton and more on the SKOR North Twins Show!
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JHS: Are Minnesota Wild able to outbid in the Dylan Larkin sweepstakes?
Judd and AJ react to Elliotte Friedman's report of the Wild, Stars, and Lightning being the teams requested by Dylan Larkin and discuss if Minnesota can beat the bid of both Dallas and Tampa Bay. Plus a farewell to Marcus Johansson who is off to Sweden for next season and rumors of Michael McCarron being close to an extension with the Wild.
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UNCHAINED: The Chicago Bears are officially moving to Indiana
The Chicago Bears are officially moving to Indiana; Reusse’s thoughts on the Vikings new GM Nolan Teasley; The Stanely Cup and more on Reusse Unchained.
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HOWLS: Minnesota Timberwolves fans want BLOOD for Karl-Anthony Towns trade
Minnesota Timberwolves fans want blood for the Karl-Anthony Towns trade; Why Timberwolves fans should let the series play out; Will Timberwolves fans be able to accept if KAT wins an NBA title and more on Flagrant Howls.
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TWINS SHOW: Minnesota Twins NEED Royce Lewis and Luke Keaschall to thrive
Minnesota Twins feedback Friday! Starting with the vibes around Royce Lewis being a problem for the Twins; Will the Twins figure out their infield plan; Which Twins pitch prospects should be on the team’s radar and a Random Twin of the Week on the SKOR North Twins Show.
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JHS: Can the Minnesota Wild TRADE for Dylan Larkin?
With new of Dylan Larkin requesting a trade from Detroit, Judd and AJ explore the possibility of the Wild being able to acquire the Red Wings captain. What would Minnesota need to give up? How much stick shock could there be? Will the package be underwhelming for Steve Yzerman? Plus more!
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TWINS SHOW: Minnesota Twins NEW infield plans for 2026
Minnesota Twins NEW infield plans for 2026; With Royce Lewis taking reps on the right side of the infield, what does the Twins infield look like; Why this is the last chance for Royce sticking with the Twins; We make an impromptu Twins lineup with the new configuration and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.
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JHS: Quinn Hughes finishes SEVENTH in Norris Trophy voting
Kirsten Krull joins the show to react to Norris Trophy voting results showing Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes landed in the 7th spot for the award. Should he have been higher? Plus a conversation about the broadcasting in the playoffs between ESPN and TNT, and Gary Bettman's tribute to Jessi Pierce.
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TWINS SHOW: Minnesota Twins plans for Royce Lewis, Kaelen Culpepper and more
Latest Minnesota Twins news! Twins planning a positional change with Royce Lewis at Triple-A; What does that mean for his potential return to the Twins; Plus, Dex caught up with Kaelen and CJ Culpepper and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.
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Minnesota Vikings relaunching the triangle of authority
Minnesota Vikings relaunching the triangle of authority; Remembering when the Vikings tried this before and it blew up in their face; October 2010 was a crazy time; Baseball labor negotiations continue to be a problem and more on Mackey & Judd.
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TWINS SHOW: Minnesota Twins plans for Brooks Lee, Royce Lewis and more
Minnesota Twins will never go full LA Rams; Trevor Plouffe joins the show to discuss what he’s learned about Twins; Will the Twins move Royce Lewis to a new position; Luke Keaschall’s second season with the Twins; Plus other takeaways on the SKOR North Twins Show.
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HOWLS: Will Minnesota Timberwolves trade Rudy Gobert this summer?
Will Minnesota Timberwolves trade Rudy Gobert this summer; Who could the Timberwolves target to replace Gobert; Timberwolves draft plans and more on Flagrant Howls with Doogie!
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Reusse is a traveling man
On his way to Brainerd, Patrick stops to give his thoughts on the Twins returning home to beat Chicago, and an era when things were far more toxic in Minnesota sports.
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HOWLS: 15 Minnesota Timberwolves trade tier targets
Mackey has 15 (!) names for the Minnesota Timberwolves to trade for this summer; Which players should the Timberwolves target; How splashy will the Timberwolves get; Plus other Timberwolves news and notes on Flagrant Howls.
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TWINS SHOW: Minnesota Twins pitching options have completely dried up
Did Minnesota Twins bail too early on SWR; Twins pitching options have dried up in the minor leagues; What should the Twins do with Royce Lewis and other top prospects knocking on the door; Plus, other Twins things we’ve been looking forward to and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.
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JHS: Minnesota Wild's Director of Amateur Scouting is LEAVING for another team
After 6 seasons with the Wild, Judd Brackett is set to part ways from Minnesota to pursue an elevated role with another franchise. Judd and AJ discuss what this means for the Wild, how much this impacts their road ahead and drafting strategy, anfd review the past draft classes of Judd Brackett.
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HOWLS: Should Minnesota Timberwolves target Immanuel Quickley this summer?
Should Minnesota Timberwolves target Immanuel Quickley this summer? Are the Timberwolves going to make another splash or lay building blocks for a future run; Plus other Timberwolves feedback and more on Flagrant Howls.
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TWINS SHOW: Would Minnesota Twins benefit from the MLB salary cap proposal?
Would Minnesota Twins benefit from the MLB salary cap proposal; What does the proposal look like and what does it mean for the Twins and the rest of baseball; Plus other Twins news and more on SKOR North Twins Show.
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JHS: Which Minnesota Wild players are UNTOUCHABLE in trades?
Judd and AJ react to a recent article by Michael Russ and Joe Smith of the Athletic where Wild players are tiered based on how likely they would be involved in a trade. Which players are fully untouchable? Who is in line to be the first piece added in an outgoing package? Plus more on the latest JHS!
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DOOGIE: Minnesota Vikings future with or without Harrison Smith
Minnesota Vikings future with or without Harrison Smith; Would the Vikings safety play for another NFL team; Will the Vikings add another free agent this summer; Plus latest Vikings GM news and more on Purple Daily with Doogie.
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Should Minnesota Timberwolves embrace flopping?
Should Minnesota Timberwolves embrace flopping; Why the NBA needs to step in regardless; Plus the NFL Draft is coming to Minnesota in 2028 and we need a reminder of what the metro is and what it’s not on Mackey & Judd.
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TWINS SHOW: Minnesota Twins predictions: Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis, and more
Minnesota Twins predictions involving Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis, trade deadline ideas, and more Twins predictions on Write That Down!
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