Wolvescast
A variety show about our favorite team. Hosted by real life brothers Neil and Scott Olstad.
Episodes
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143: Season Preview w/ John Meyer
December 18th, 2020 | 1 hr 19 mins
With the Timberwolves season tipping off in less than a week we had to bring on Canis Hoopus’ own John Meyer to chat about the upcoming campaign. We wrote down a long list of questions we have about how the team will play this year and tried to answer as many as possible! How will their most important players fit together? How will the FSN broadcast be different? Which player will sell the most jerseys? Will Josh Okogie ever stop? Plus we give our win total projections for the Timberwolves.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Target Center Cheers and Jeers
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142: The Vandolorian
December 11th, 2020 | 1 hr 14 mins
With only a few days until the Wolves put on their jerseys and play basketball again other teams, we’re getting ready for a season unlike any other. This week on the podcast we talk about the newly released team schedule and what it tells us about this truly unique year. Also, front office changes, a training camp update, mailbag, FSN/Sinclair broadcasting angst, a nickname game and more!
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Saunders Style
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141: Canis Lupus
December 4th, 2020 | 1 hr 12 mins
If there’s one thing we love more than basketball its basketball jerseys, and the Timberwolves have new ones! Today we dedicate a large chunk of the show to breaking down the “North Star City Edition” jerseys that the Wolves will be wearing this season. How do they compare to City edition uniforms of the past and how do they stack up against the rest of the league? Also, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, training camp press conferences, Fan Fiction, KG in the Book of Basketball 2.0 and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Basketball Sister Wives
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140: Mascot Stimulus
November 26th, 2020 | 1 hr 8 mins
The frantic, compressed, whirlwind offseason continues this week! NBA free agency is (mostly) wrapped up and we have to chat about all of the moves the Timberwolves made. We get into the team’s restricted free agent signings as well as the Ed Davis acquisition. Also the Wolves defense, potential pecking order issues, changes to the in-area experience, a game and more!
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Jordan McLaughlin’s Agent
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139: Eight Anthonys
November 20th, 2020 | 1 hr 8 mins
The 2020 NBA Draft is in the books and much like the 2009 NBA Draft the headline is Ricky Rubio! Thank goodness you have this podcast to breakdown everything that happened as well as look ahead to free agency. Also the first overall selection, Rubio’s return, the future of Argentinian sports, predicting the free agency fates of Beasley and Hernangomez, WNBA podcasts, a game and more!
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by The State of Football
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138: Cash Considerations
November 13th, 2020 | 1 hr 17 mins
After six months away, Wolvescast returns to the podcasting airwaves! Armed with the number one overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft the Timberwolves are looking to make some big moves entering the upcoming season. We breakdown all the possibilities and attempt to see through the smokescreen. Also, a recap of the summer, late first rounders, ranking past Wolves drafts, an Australian league game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Mascot Masks.
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137: Aussie Spirit Player w/ Jake Paynting
April 24th, 2020 | 1 hr 2 mins
On this episode we’re joined by Canis Hoopus contributor and Melbourne Australia’s resident Timberwolves expert: Jake Paynting! We talked about all things Australia and Basketball. Also, how Jake got into the Timberwolves, the NBL, Aussie slang words, and scouting the 2020 NBA Draft. Stick around to the end to hear Jake be quizzed about his fellow countrymen who played for the Timberwolves.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by the Australian Tourism Board
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136: Loud Fart Noise
April 10th, 2020 | 1 hr 11 mins
Let’s face it. The Timberwolves aren’t playing another game this year. We’ve decided to go ahead and recap the entire suspended, weirdo season. We cover each of the biggest storylines like Towns’ injuries, the roster overhaul, and heavy minutes for young players. Also we give out a lot of awards like most improved player, best dressed player, and favorite off-court moment. Come take a walk down memory lane with Wolvescast!
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by: A Year In Sponsorship
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135: Defense of The Future
March 27th, 2020 | 53 mins 49 secs
A truly historic episode of Wolvescast that finds your hosts recording the show from two separate locations! The world is weird and the Timberwolves have been gone for over two weeks. We got together this week to talk about how we’re feeling, both personally and in regard to missing sports. Also, Glen Taylor paying Target Center employees, well wishes for Karl Towns and his family, FSN replaying “classic” games, the 2020 Olympics, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by the Wolvescast of Wall Street
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134: Virus Pricing
March 13th, 2020 | 1 hr 12 mins
The coronavirus continues to influence nearly every aspect of our lives and the NBA is not exempt! The league has been postponed but this podcast continues onward (for now). This week on the show we talk about what may have been Minnesota’s final games of the season and how the stoppage will effect the Timberwolves. Also, tips for life without sports, mailbag, mascots, Maya Moore, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Robert Covington
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133: Young Scientist
March 6th, 2020 | 1 hr 6 mins
The Timberwolves have won two games in a row for the first time since January! This ragtag, all-offense, no-defense, waiting-for-Karl bunch is kinda fun to watch! On this episode of the podcast we devote a big segment to reviewing Ryan Saunders’ tenure as head coach. Will he return next season? Should he return next season? Also, the end of the Allen Crabbe era, DLo’s tattoos, Fan Fiction, Weekly Wolfies, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by the D-Loading Basketball Router
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132: $25,000 Nap
February 28th, 2020 | 1 hr 7 mins
The Wolves are back from the All Star Break and the brothers Olstad are back from a weekend at Walt Disney World. We spend the majority of this episode on what we’ve seen out of the newest Timberwolves and how they might fit going forward. Also, KAT’s wrist, what to watch for in the final stretch of the season, predicting the future, the MSP Concert Series, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Naz Reid’s Foul Machine
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131: Puppy Pack
February 14th, 2020 | 1 hr 6 mins
The dust has settled after the tumultuous trade deadline roster upheaval. We talk about what we’ve seen from the newest Timberwolves players in their first few games. Also, season ticket/membership renewal season, adding Wolves to All-Star Saturday, Target Center Food Review, Rebekkah Brunson, Blackberries, a Harlem Globetrotter game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by the Wolvescast 2020 All Star Party
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130: Mr. Trebuchet w/ John Meyer
February 7th, 2020 | 1 hr 19 mins
Andrew Wiggins and a half dozen teammates were moved in a trade deadline unlike anything the franchise has ever seen. Canis Hoopus Editor-in-Chief John Meyer joins us this week to talk through the Andrew Wiggins’ departure, D’Angelo Russell’s arrival and what comes next. Also, a farewell to Gorgui Dieng, high hopes for the Denver bunch, best/worst case scenarios, Mailbag, Weekly Wolfies and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is Sponsored by Zillow
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129: My First Shabazz w/ Jared Jacobs
January 30th, 2020 | 1 hr 9 mins
At last! The noble forces of Wolvescast and Kings of The North unite in an upper-midwest sports podcasting summit for the ages! This week we address the team’s terrible losing streak and give you tips for Timberwolves fandom resilience. Also, chalk talk with Coach Jacobs, the “XBA”, Worried/Not Worried, Har Mar Superstar, sharts, a game and more.
This week’s episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Dolph Lockwood’s Half-Priced Exorcisms
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128: Hot Okogie w/ Becky Lang and Meg Olstad
January 24th, 2020 | 45 mins 50 secs
A very special episode featuring “The Wives of Wolvescast” completely taking over the show! Becky and Meg talk about their experiences attending Timberwolves games, and the team’s current uniforms. Also, ranking NBA hotties, SEO, the Brooklyn Nets, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Crabby’s Patties