Wolvescast

A variety show about our favorite team. Hosted by real life brothers Neil and Scott Olstad.

About the show

A variety show about our favorite team. Hosted by real life brothers Neil and Scott Olstad.

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Episodes

  • 127: Cool Breeze w/ Lucas Seehafer

    January 17th, 2020  |  1 hr 15 mins

    Physical Therapist and A Wolf Among Wolves writer joins us in the Wolvescast studio for a very special podcast recorded on the day Jeff Teague was traded. We discuss the acquisition of Allen Crabbe, and divulge juicy details about his nickname. Also, Jarrett Culver’s improvement, listener questions, dynamic stretching, papa Ricky a game and more.

    This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Rest Kitchen by David Fhima.

  • 126: White Claw Wednesday

    January 10th, 2020  |  1 hr 6 mins

    Your favorite Timberwolves podcast returns from vacation! The team’s defense is improved and the Iowa Wolves are budding before our very eyes. We talk about what it means for the roster before the imminent return of Karl Towns. Also, ranking the best NBA video games, Alan Horton, T-Wolves Gaming, a game and more.

    This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Magic 8 Ball: Karl Anthony Towns Injury Edition

  • 125: The Real Wolves

    December 27th, 2019  |  1 hr 4 mins

    As 2019 comes to a close we’ve chosen to make this episode simultaneously retrospective and futuristic. We’ll look back at the last year and decade and choose our favorite and least favorite moments. The new year brings an opportunity to better oneself. We’ll revisit our personal basketball resolutions from a year ago and create new goals for 2020. Also, Worried/Not Worried, Christmas jerseys, Tom Ziller, a game and more.

    This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Holiday Partying For Kids

  • 124: Too Cozy

    December 20th, 2019  |  1 hr 9 mins

    The soul-searching Timberwolves continue to struggle through a critical stretch of their season. We attempt to get to the root of their endless losing streak and talk about where the team goes from here. Also, point guard trade targets, drafting Star Wars characters to play basketball, mailbag questions, Northwestern hoops, our annual round of “Star Wars or NBA” and more.

    This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Losers Anonymous

  • 123: Diet Roco

    December 12th, 2019  |  1 hr 6 mins

    A cruel six game losing streak has befallen the Timberwolves. Despite the outcomes of late, there’s plenty to discuss including the recent Robert Covington trade rumors. Also, checking in on Josh Okogie, a discussion of a few changes we’d like to see, highly accurate predictions, Fox Sports Go, a game and more.

    This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Jersey Onesies

  • 122: The Pride of St. Bonaventure

    December 6th, 2019  |  1 hr 5 mins

    With 20 games already in the books its time to review the first quarter of the season. We’ll look at the good (Towns, Wiggins, free throws), the bad (missing threes, Teague, Culver’s offense), and everything in between. Also, frosty Cold Takes, Anthony Peeler, Britt Robson, a game and more.

    This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by KBD’s CBD.

  • 121: Shoeheads

    November 29th, 2019  |  1 hr 3 mins

    Happy Holidays! Recorded on Thanksgiving before our family gathered in the suburbs, this show has a little bit of everything. We talk about the Teague/Culver starting lineup change, reveal our Timberwolves fandom “origin story”, and rank classic Target Center songs. Also, Keita Bates-Diop, Russian women’s basketball, Ed Malloy, a game and more.

    This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by the Timberwolves Team Store Black Friday Sale

  • 120: A Victim of History

    November 22nd, 2019  |  1 hr 3 mins

    Take a journey into the last ten years of Wolves basketball as Scott and guest co-host Robert draft their “All-Decade Timberwolves Teams.” Also new City Edition jerseys, an injury update, a deep, deep dive into the mailbag, updates on the Iowa Wolves and more!

    This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by the Minneapolis Police Department.

  • 119: Honey Stinger Waffle

    November 15th, 2019  |  1 hr 10 mins

    Andrew Wiggins mania has struck the NBA! Nobody is safe from the allure of the Canadian wunderkind finally realizing his potential. This week on the podcast you’ll hear us wax cautiously optimistic about Andy Wigs. Also, the team’s point guard situation, early season Timberwolves memes, KAT’s worrying disposition, our favorite NBA doctor, a game and more.

    This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Ticking Off Towns

  • 118: Hiawatha Culver Jr

    November 8th, 2019  |  1 hr 4 mins

    Suspension, injuries and illness made this a turbulent week in Timberwolves basketball. We discuss Jarrett Culver, Gorgui Dieng and some wrinkles to the rotation. Also, Towns/Embiid aftermath, the franchise embracing nutrition, Target Center Food Review, improvisational organ, a game and more.

    This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Test Kitchen by Scott Olstad

  • 117: Boxing and Fisticuffs

    October 31st, 2019  |  1 hr 4 secs

    It’s been quite an opening week. The team starts 3-0, Andrew Wiggins slays the Miami Heat and then Karl Anthony Towns gets into a fight with Joel Embiid. We cover all of that and talk about early season surprises. Also, KAT’s improved defense, our favorite new Wolves, predicting the future, the LaVine/Lowe podcast, a game and more.

    This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Small Samples

  • 116: Wolvescast Jeopardy 2019

    October 25th, 2019  |  29 mins 18 secs

    The third and final installment of our Timberwolves season preview podcasts! The franchise has undergone some major changes over the summer and there is a whole lot of “new” to process. Sometimes the best way to do that is with a little trivia.

    We are fond of the classic game show Jeopardy and are happy to present the fourth installment of our pre-season series that redefines the term “sibling rivalry.” Guest co-host Robert Brewer returns again to play Trebek and quiz us about the upcoming season. Can Scott tie the overall series? Will Neil return to his winning ways? Listen now and find out!

  • 115: Preseason Inquiries

    October 18th, 2019  |  1 hr 8 secs

    It’s the most exciting time of the year. The NBA is a week away from tipping off a brand new season! The Timberwolves are ready to move forward with a new regime, new coaching staff and lots of new players. Naturally, that means we have some questions to answer. In this episode we’ll cover the following:

    What is Ryan Saunders identity as a head coach?
    How will Towns improve his defense?
    How will the rotations work?
    How will they use Culver?
    What do we expect from last years rookies?
    How will Robert Covington work as a Power Forward?
    What is the criteria for deciding which pieces on this roster are keepers moving forward?
    How will the team follow up on the City jerseys from last year?
    How will they be better?
    How will they be worse?
    Which new Wolf are you most excited to watch?
    If you could play as any two Wolves players in NBA Jam, who would you pick?
    How will Rosas continue his hunt for another star?
    How many games will Towns keep the headband
    If you owned the wolves what would your first move be?

    Also, a few twitter questions, a game and more!

  • 114: Season Preview w/ John Meyer

    October 11th, 2019  |  1 hr 6 mins

    Canis Hoops editor in chief John Meyer joins the program for an annual season preview podcast. We chat about how to define success this season. Also, strengths, weaknesses, being excited about the unknown, potential controversies, and our projected Timberwolves win totals for the 19-20 season.

    This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Howl Hour

  • 113: Plan B Summer

    July 14th, 2019  |  1 hr 1 min

    The dust has settled on a tumultuous few weeks. The NBA draft and free agency are behind us and its time to take stock of the new Wolves roster. We give our thoughts on Jarrett Culver, D’Angelo Russell, the free agent signees and the choice to not match an offer sheet for Tyus Jones. Also Worried/Not Worried, Russell Westbrook, Rosas podcasts, a game about the new guys and more.

    This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by The Timberwolves Summer of Fun.

  • 112: Retweet Barrett

    June 19th, 2019  |  1 hr 1 min

    With the NBA Draft quickly approaching your hosts gather to discuss their hastily-compiled prospect previews on a few players the Wolves might take on Thursday. Also, front office/coaching staff hires, who we want the team to draft, predicting the summer, the possibility of trading back, a game and more.

    This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by the Wolvescast Devil’s Advocate Co-Host Rental Service.