Wolvescast

175: The Airing of Grievances

December 24th, 2021  |  1 hr 10 mins

Welcome to a special edition of Wolvescast where we ring in the holidays! We’ve got singing, Santa impressions and of lots of joyful cheer. Unfortunately we have to discuss the Omicron outbreak that has taken the league by storm. But then we get to the fun stuff like Timberwolves Festivus, how to talk to your family about the team, predicting the future, Marc Lore’s basketball training, a game and more.

This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Kris Kringle’s Courtside COVID Christmas Quarantine

174: Radioactive Finch

December 17th, 2021  |  1 hr 10 mins

Back and forth we go on this ride of a Timberwolves season! The team snapped their five game losing streak with two impressive wins against Northwest Division foes. Minnesota is riding high as their big three appear to be firing on all cylinders. On this week’s podcast we talk about the return of D’Angelo Russel and what he has meant to the Wolves this year. Also comparing Edwards’ rookie and sophomore seasons, a Timberwolves holiday gift guide, Fan Fiction, Vando threes, a game and more.

This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Karlito Cast

173: Smack Talking Rudy

December 10th, 2021  |  1 hr 17 mins

The year continues to ebb and flow. Timberwolves fans are traversing the peaks and valleys of this season. But hey, at least there ARE PEAKS! It’s all about perspective! On this episode of the podcast we preview the gauntlet-esque schedule that faces the team in the next few weeks. Also, Myles Turner rumors, Pat Bev extension possibilities, Worried/Not Worried, the NEW Lea B, a game and more.

This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Bally Sports

172: Randy Moss Vibes

December 3rd, 2021  |  1 hr 29 mins

With Neil away on vacation this week Scott is joined by Robert to talk Timberwolves basketball! They discuss the recent national media attention and the pros and cons of being relevant. Also Bolmaro in the rotation, ranking the best things about this season, Alan Horton, a beautiful Beasley game and more.

This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control

171: Quarter Season Report w/ Kyle Ratke

November 26th, 2021  |  52 mins 46 secs

Nearly a quarter of the regular season is in the books! The early returns have been a mixed bag of highs and lows that ultimately have fans as excited as they’ve been in quite some time. We welcome special guest Kyle Ratke from the 10,000 Layups Podcast onto our program this week to review the Timberwolves season thus far and talk about the state of basketball cards in 2021. We get into our thoughts the first 20 games including the surprises, disappointments and a look at the schedule ahead.

This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Jameo

170: Ouroboros

November 19th, 2021  |  1 hr 10 mins

It’s been a strange start to the season. Somehow the team is improbably better on defense than offense and the rotation shuffle continues to be a nightly adventure. It’s time to talk about Chris Finch and how to evaluate the job he’s done thus far. Also officiating, Marney Gellner, Micah Nori, chillingly cold takes, a game and more.

This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Headband Club

169: Controlled Khaos

November 12th, 2021  |  1 hr 14 mins

The Wolves went winless for the second straight week, but if we only made this podcast when they won games…..it basically wouldn’t exist! We’re Timberwolves fans. We understand disappointment. This week we’re talking about the existential dread that comes along with following this team. Also Karl Towns starts a podcast, KG is profiled in GQ, Worried/Not Worried, the Full Court Pass, a game and more.

This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Daylight Savings Time

168: Epithet of Choice

November 5th, 2021  |  1 hr 13 mins

Here at Wolvescast we enjoy the game of basketball. The beautiful, improvisational, dynamic sport that features the best athletes in the world. We also enjoy the CULTURE of basketball. Everything else that surrounds and gives life to the roundball universe. In addition to being the longest running Timberwolves podcast, we’re also the Wolves show that spends the most time talking about stuff like NEW UNIFORMS. On this episode we dive deep into this year’s city edition uniforms! Also Russell’s injury, three point shooting, listener mail, the new NBA ball, a game and more.

This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by C.R.U.N.C.H. A.I.

167: Champagne Right Now

October 29th, 2021  |  1 hr 19 mins

The opening week of the season has been a resounding success. The team is 3-1. Anthony Edwards appears to have taken steps forward on and off the court. Despite his penchant for letting the officials get to him, Karl Towns seems primed for a big season. We talk about all of this plus OH YEAH THEY BEAT THE CHAMPS. Also, Power Rankings, mobile ordering, Bob Voulgaris, a game and more.

This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Target Center Concessions

166: Thurski

October 22nd, 2021  |  1 hr 3 mins

Your Minnesota Timberwolves are one win into a successful 82-0 campaign. After one of the most entertaining home openers in franchise history, your hosts Scott and Neil get on the mics to talk about the start of the season. Is this type of defensive intensity sustainable? Or will the team come crashing back down to earth? Also, early season areas of focus, tracking the pack this year, predicting the future, jersey sponsors, a game and more.

This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Overreaction Outreach

165: Season Preview (Big Questsions)

October 15th, 2021  |  1 hr 8 mins

A new Timberwolves season is not a simple thing. It is a chaotic swirl of anticipation, hope, trepidation and lots of QUESTIONS. On this special edition season preview episode of Wolvescast we inquire about the major and minor topics facing this year’s team.

Why should you care about this season?
How will the rotation shake out?
Who will be better or worse than last year?
Which player will have the most haters?
Who will sell the most jerseys?

164: Wolvescast Jeopardy 2021

October 12th, 2021  |  44 mins 35 secs

For the sixth consecutive year we are previewing upcoming the Timberwolves season via a game of Jeopardy! The annual showdown pits two siblings against each other and threatens to create an unprecedented fissure in their relationship and this podcast. Will Scott continue his three-year winning streak? Will Neil finally break through and even the all-time series? Would Chris Finch or Sachin Gupta make a better Jeopardy host? Find out in this long-running special edition of Wolvescast!

163: Season in Review

May 21st, 2021  |  1 hr 12 mins

It was a strange, disjointed Timberwolves year filled with youthful progression, a coaching change, and lots of losing. It’s the final Wolvescast episode of the season and we do our best to summarize the last five months, the good, the bad and the ugly. Also, surprising and disappointing players, our favorite games and moments, the state of the franchise in 2021, predicting the future, a game and more!

162: Long Minnesota Goodbye

May 14th, 2021  |  1 hr 15 mins

It is a new day in Timberwolves and Lynx history! Glen Taylor has finally agreed to sell the franchise that he has stewarded for nearly 3 decades. This week we talk about what the Rodriguez/Lore ownership means and when we might see actual changes occur. Also Kevin Garnett’s hall of fame induction, a Lynx season preview, mailbag, the Minnesota Pipers, a game and more.

This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Timberwolves Season Tickets

161: Soap Operatic

May 7th, 2021  |  1 hr 21 mins

While we took a week off the Wolves won four games in a row! Despite dropping the next two they appear to be playing some of their best basketball of the season. We discuss what all this winning means for their lottery odds in the return of “Degrade for Cade”. Also a review of Kevin Garnett’s book “KG A to Z”, Ant’s Rookie of the Month award, Marc Lore, the Bally Sports app, a game and more!

This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Replay Review Shows

160: Fistful of Boom

April 24th, 2021  |  1 hr 13 mins

The Timberwolves are a slightly more entertaining version of bad. A ringing endorsement indeed! We know you love the team all the same and will happily enjoy the latest installment of Wolvescast. This week we chat about the progress (or lack thereof) displayed this year by the youngest Wolves. Also Russell of the bench, Towns’ defense, Target Center tips, a Marvel/NBA collaboration, a game and more.

This episode of Wolvescast is Sponsored by Arby’s