Wolvescast
A variety show about our favorite team. Hosted by real life brothers Neil and Scott Olstad.
Episodes
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191: Focused Voltage
April 24th, 2022 | 52 mins 48 secs
What a week of PLAYOFF Timberwolves basketball! This first round series against Memphis has been nothing short of incredible. We’ve had soaring highs, crushing lows and on-court protests galore! As we head into the second week of the postseason the Wolves and Grizzlies are all knotted up at two games a piece. On this episode of Wolvescast special guest host Robert fills in for Neil and chats with Scott about this fantastic series!
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Karl Sr and Tee Morant.
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190: Paste Pot Patty
April 15th, 2022 | 1 hr 15 mins
Following one of the most improbable wins in Timberwolves history, Minnesota is moving on to the first round of the playoffs! The team, the state and your hosts have no problem celebrating that fact! The longest running podcast in Timberwolves history breaks down the experience of being at the game and reveling in the team finally breaking through. Also a preview of the Memphis series, predicting the future, Glue Girl, shoes, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Glen Taylor’s Super Extra-Crispy Chicken Nuggets
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189: Effective Velocity
April 8th, 2022 | 1 hr 4 mins
The Timberwolves play-in fate has been sealed! They’ll face off against the LA Clippers at Target Center on Tuesday. It will be one of the most anticipated Wolves games in years. On today’s podcast we preview that matchup and what we’re looking forward to about attending the game. Also, Greg Monroe, A Minnesota Twins preview tailor-made for Timberwolves fans, a brand new segment, Robert Covington, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Meta Quest
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188: False Spring
April 1st, 2022 | 57 mins 41 secs
After dropping back to back games on the road the Wolves are essentially locked into the 7th seed of the Western Conference playoff picture. They’ll compete against the Los Angeles Clippers for the right to play in a real series! We chat about the timely return of Paul George and how confident we are in that matchup. Also a Beasley/McDaniels injury update, Karl Towns’ All-NBA case, chillingly cold takes, the Twin Cities Senior Expo, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by the Minnesota Twins
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187: Tech Talk
March 25th, 2022 | 1 hr 17 mins
As the regular season winds down the competition has ramped up! Suddenly the Timberwolves are playing against much tougher teams just weeks away from the playoffs. This episode of Wolvescast features Scott and Neil discussing how this coupled with a few injuries and an alarming number of technical fouls is shaping the end of the season. Also, three point records, Worried/Not Worried, rule changes, Elston Turner a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Timberwolves Traditionalists
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186: The Shoes Come Off
March 18th, 2022 | 1 hr 20 mins
This Timberwolves season continues to be a blast. The team is now eleven games above .500 with eleven games remaining in the regular season! Karl Towns had one of the best offensive performances in the entire league this week as he scored a franchise record 60 points. Scott and Neil dig into his record-setting game and consider the peaks he’s reaching. Also Jaden McDaniels’ injury, the upcoming schedule, the rip-through move, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by the NBAPA’s Anti-Bullying Task Force
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185: Viper of Hornets
March 11th, 2022 | 1 hr 13 mins
Everything seems to be coming together for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They’ve won six games in a row. Their star players are mostly in top form and their depth continues to grow as the season progresses. It all comes at the perfect time with the playoffs only one month away. On this episode of the podcast we discuss the massive home court advantage that is being formed at Target Center. Also Beasley’s big night, Towns winning the Three Point Contest, listener mail, NBA word games, our own game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Pat Bev’s Vacuum Cannon
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184: Three-Quarter Season Report w/ Robert Brewer
March 4th, 2022 | 1 hr 13 mins
Improbably the Timberwolves only have 19 games remaining in their regular season schedule! It’s time to check in on the team’s progress thus far and look forward to the upcoming postseason picture. Tune in as full time friend and part time Wolvescast co-host Robert Brewer joins the show to chat Wolves basketball. We talk about the experience of being a Timberwolves fan in a rare season where they are actually good! Also, Anthony Edwards’ knee, the underrated bench depth, the next 20 games, potential play-in matchups, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by the Minnesota Timberwolves HR department.
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183: The Best Rester
February 18th, 2022 | 1 hr 11 mins
With the NBA All-Star break taking place this weekend in idyllic Cleveland Ohio, the Timberwolves and the rest of the league have earned a much-needed break. On this episode of Wolvescast we rank the people in the Wolves origination who need this upcoming rest the most! Also Edwards’ knee, Beverley’s extension, ideas for a week without Wolves basketball, Track the Pack, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by VisitCleveland.com
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182: Timberpups Reunion
February 11th, 2022 | 1 hr 10 mins
Another trade deadline has come and gone and the Wolves have decided to keep their powder dry this season. Your faithful hosts Scott and Neil turn on the microphones to talk about why we and most Wolves fans are ok with the lack of movement. Also, a Karl Towns All-Star Weekend update, D’Angelo Russell calls for a louder Target Center, predictions for the future, sucking up to our editor, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvecast is sponsored by Arby’s
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181: Cluckin’ Hot
February 4th, 2022 | 1 hr 8 mins
As the season moves forward the Timberwolves are finding ways to improve as a team. The first half of the season featured the team winning with their defense. Now, just before the trade deadline the team’s offense has joined the party. On today’s podcast we talk about how the Wolves had the league’s best offense during the month of January. Also Karl Towns as an All-Star reserve, Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels in the Rising Stars Challenge, a review of Target Center food, Ant’s post game interviews, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Ant’s Ant Aunts
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180: K-Pop Global Ambassador
January 28th, 2022 | 1 hr 10 mins
The Wolves have been great in January. The continued rise of Anthony Edwards is a major factor. On this episode of the podcast we gush about young Ant and the ways he has exceeded our expectations. Also more Marvel comps for Edwards, Andrew Wiggins as an All-Star game starter, anxiety levels surrounding Jaden McDaniels’ second season, experimenting with the Rising Stars Challenge, a game and more.
This episode is sponsored by D’Lo On The Down Low
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179: Flame-Throwing Bucket
January 21st, 2022 | 1 hr 5 mins
With all the winning and positive vibes this is quite the unusual Timberwolves season. But some things never change and being disproportionately aggrieved by the officials is one of those things! Of course we have to talk about the mess in Atlanta as well as the history of the Wolves and refereeing. Also the rise of Jaylen Nowell, Klutch Sports infiltrating the franchise, bone-chilling takes, the Iowa Wolves Metro League, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Cryptic Criticism
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178: Midseason Report w/ John Meyer
January 14th, 2022 | 1 hr 17 mins
The Wolves have reached the halfway point in their season which has unquestionably been a successful campaign. From their record, to their surprising defensive acumen, to the positive locker room vibes; things are good in Minnesota.
Special guest John Meyer joins the show to help us dissect the first half of the season and look ahead to the next 41 games. We talk about changing expectations, the best moments thus far, areas for improvement, potential changes and if the Wolves should make a big move at the trading deadline. It’s a Canis Hoopus party and you’re invited!
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Finch Pinch
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177: Multiple Z’s
January 7th, 2022 | 1 hr 11 mins
With the Timberwolves returning to full strength after multiple weeks of covid-related absences, the team has won two straight games and seems primed to regain the ground they’ve lost. We take a look at how the Wolves have played recently and what they need to do to keep the wins coming. Also Towns’ All-Star chances, a statistical team update, ranking the best nicknames in franchise history, mimicking NBA players, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Isolation Information
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176: Mister Moose
December 31st, 2021 | 1 hr 15 mins
As the league continues to work its way through the current Omicron outbreak, fans are left to watch what often feels like exhibition basketball. We sort through the Timberwolves recent play to decide what or who has staying power and what is fool’s gold. Also Rubio’s injury, emerging from the protocols, listener questions, thunder sticks, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by NBAirBNB