Gophers 101 — a Minnesota Gophers Podcast
Episodes
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Are YOU upset about Minnesota Vikings offseason? - Edition #159
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NOT everybody is loving the Minnesota Vikings offseason to this point. Are you one of them? What does Daniel House from Vikings Corner and Gophers Gur...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #36: Young, Wild & Free Agency
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, Jason Stormer & AJ Fredrickson dive into a busy start to free agency for the Minnesota Vikings! Which ...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings Offseason Success! - Edition #158
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It would appear that both the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings have had and are having successful offseason’s, and for different reasons. Jona...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: What's WRONG with the Minnesota Timberwolves KAT? - Edition #157
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to be very inconsistent. Why is that? And is KAT ever coming back? Speaking of coming back... Is Ben Johnson back ...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #35: The Cap Strikes Back
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, AJ Fredrickson & Artis Woods recap the first major roster move of the Minnesota Vikings' offseason w...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #34: Kirk's Contract Conundrum
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Artis Woods & Jason Stormer wonder what the future holds for Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Does Gophers Basketball NEED TO move on from Ben Johnson? - Edition #156
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Johnson is just 20-37 at the University of Minnesota and only 5-32 through almost 2 full Big Ten seasons. Too early to move on? Or does he deserve...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Starter Jackets ranked PLUS NBA Jam was rigged!
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Holly Roberts from myTalk 107.1 joined this week’s pod. As the official Pop Culture Correspondent of the pod, she helped Ross navigate throug...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Minnesota Wild WILL NOT go on a playoff run AND Super Bowl talk with Jessi Pierce - Edition #154
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jessi Pierce from the Bardown Beauties Podcast joins Ross and the chat to talk Minnesota Wild and their playoff chances. Who will be going if any...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #33: Hello Flo, Goodbye D-Lo
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, Jason Stormer & AJ Fredrickson break down a crazy week in Minnesota sports! The Timberwolves just trad...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Minnesota Vikings GET their man! - Edition #153
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Vikings have their new Defensive Coordinator after agreeing to terms with former Miami Dolphins Head Coach, Brian Flores. The Mooch is b...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #32: The Constant Need for Attention (to Defense)
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, AJ Fredrickson & Artis Woods are back after a week off to comb through the Minnesota Vikings' early ...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: This poor Golden Gophers hoops squad! - Edition #152
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best sports movie franchise ever? Who will win the Super Bowl? Why are the Timberwolves suddenly playing better? AND why is Gophers basket...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Will Minnesota Wild TRADE Matt Dumba? - Edition #151
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So much happening right now in the state of hockey! The Minnesota Wild appear poised to make the playoffs and the Gophers hockey squad currently sits ...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #31: There's Always Next Year...
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Artis Woods & Jason Stormer put a wrap on the 2022 Minnesota Vikings as they lose to the New York G...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Minnesota Vikings are OLD and it showed in playoffs! - Edition #150
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WELP... We all knew the Vikings season was likely to end in heartbreak, and it did after falling 31-24 to the New York Giants in the NFL Playoffs Wild...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #30: Let's Be Giant Slayers
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, Jason Stormer & AJ Fredrickson get ready for the NFL playoffs as the Minnesota Vikings get a rematch w...
Minnesota Vikings to the Super Bowl? Minnesota Timberwolves to the playoffs? - Edition #149
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can the Minnesota Vikings actually make it to the Super Bowl? Yes, they can! Will the Minnesota Timberwolves ever get this season on track and meet ex...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #29: Lambeau Weeps
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, AJ Fredrickson & Artis Woods recap another no-show by the Minnesota Vikings, this time against the a...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #28: Greg the Leg
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Artis Woods & Jason Stormer recap another epic last-second win for the Minnesota Vikings over the N...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Gophers and Syracuse in the Pinstripe Bowl - Edition #148
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Golden Gophers football team looks for back-to-back 9 win seasons when they take on Syracuse in the Pinstripe Bowl on December 29th in N...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #27: The Greatest Comeback in NFL History
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, Jason Stormer & AJ Fredrickson are joined by myTalk 107.1's Grant Wenkstern to breakdown the Minnesota...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #147: What to make of the Minnesota Vikings
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Darren "Doogie" Wolfson from KSTP Chanel 5 joins Ross to talk about the 11-3 Minnesota Vikings. Even at 11-3, is it fair to question how good they are...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #26: Defenseless in Detroit
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, AJ Fredrickson & Artis Woods recap a rough game by the Minnesota Vikings against the Detroit Lions. ...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #146: Minnesota Vikings fans SHOULD CALM down!
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So the Minnesota Vikings disappointed in Detroit against the Lions. Let's all come down just a bit. The team is still 10-3, they're going to win the N...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #25: The Vikings Take Manhattan
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Artis Woods & Jason Stormer plunge into another nail-biting win for the Minnesota Vikings over the ...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #145: Gophers Axe Wisconsin... Vikings a lock for 2 seed?
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Gophers finished the regular season 8-4 after beating the Badgers the past Saturday in Madison! Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross to brea...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #24: I'm Skolling Up to Boston
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, Jason Stormer & AJ Fredrickson give thanks for the Minnesota Vikings' win over the New England Patriot...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #144: No pig for the Gophers, but perhaps still an axe?
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another year and another Gophers football loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes... How did it happen again and can the Gophers pick up the pieces, and finish stro...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #23: Worst. Vikings Regular Season Game. Ever
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, AJ Fredrickson & Artis Woods don't understand how the Minnesota Vikings got beat that bad by the Dal...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #143: Time to bring that pig home! Gophers and Hawkeyes preview!
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Gophers are back above .500 and still alive in the Big Ten West! This Saturday they’ll try to knock off the Iowa Hawkeyes for the firs...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #22: Greatest. Vikings Regular Season Game. Ever.
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Artis Woods & Jason Stormer recap one of the best Minnesota Vikings' games ever in their comeback w...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: How can you not be HAPPY about the Minnesota Vikings?
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WOW! The Vikings are now 8-1 after an amazing game of twists and turns this past weekend in Buffalo. You just can't help but feel good about this team...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #141: Gopher football preview and review PLUS Vikings!
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are now bowl eligible after a 20-13 win over Nebraska last Saturday in Lincoln. They now prepare for a 1-8 Northwestern s...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #21: District of Skolumbia
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, Jason Stormer & AJ Fredrickson praise another comeback win by the Minnesota Vikings over the Washingto...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #140: Gophers and Huskers, oh my!
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are back in the win column and now 5-3 after a 31-0 win over Rutgers... Next up, Nebraska! Ross and Daniel House from Gop...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #20: Happy Hocken-ween
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Jason Stormer, AJ Fredrickson & Artis Woods try to comprehend a crazy NFL trade deadline for the Minnesota Vikings!...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #139: Gophers and Rutgers preview!
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Gophers continued their mid-season slide this past weekend losing to Penn State. Can they rebound this weekend against Rutgers? Daniel H...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #19: Buh-Bye, Bye Week
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Artis Woods & Jason Stormer welcome you back from the bye week! How will the Minnesota Vikings fare...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #138: Judd Zulgad has thoughts on the Minnesota Vikings and Gophers
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Minnesota Vikings a threat to win the NFC? Is the Gophers football season a disappointment? Judd Zulgad from SKOR North joined Ross and shared...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #137: The Minnesota Gophers are in a BAD place
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a 26-14 loss to the Illini, the Minnesota Golden Gophers hope to somehow pickup the pieces this weekend in Happy Valley when they take on Penn S...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #18: Minnesota Nice > Miami Vice
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers Artis Woods, AJ Fredrickson & Jason Stormer greet the 5-1 Minnesota Vikings into their bye week after beating the M...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #136: Mitchell Hansen from Canis Hoopus on the Minnesota Timberwolves
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Timberwolves season is FINALLY here after an exciting offseason. How will Rudy Gobert fit in? How far can the Pups go? Mitchell Hansen f...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #135: Can the Minnesota Golden Gophers beat the Illini?
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Gophers football team returns to action this Saturday in Champaign against the Fighting Illini. What can the Gophers do to get back on t...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #17: Revenge of the Smith-Marsette
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods have mixed reviews of the Minnesota Vikings win over the Chicago Bears!...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #134: Minnesota United to the playoffs! Minnesota Vikings to the Super Bowl?
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What a fun Sunday in Minnesota! The Minnesota Vikings once again snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, this time over the Chicago Bears behind Kir...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #133: What happened to the Gophers?
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this preview and review edition of the pod Daniel House from Gophers Guru and Ross breakdown the debacle at Huntington Bank Stadium this past Satur...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #16: The Double-Doink Heard 'Round the World
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North/1500 ESPN producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods recap the intense ending to the Minnesota Vikings win over the New Orle...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #132: The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 4-0!
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are now 4-0 after whoopin Michigan State last weekend in their Big Ten opener! The Maroon and gold will take on Purdue th...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #15: The Real Skol Shady
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods commemorate a comeback win for the Minnesota Vikings over the Detroit Lions! Shou...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #131: Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers OWN the state of Michigan!
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings escaped Sunday's tilt with the Detroit Lions victorious AND the Gophers DOMINATED Michigan State in East Lansin...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #130: Minnesota Golden Gophers prepare for Big Ten play!
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's another Minnesota Golden Gophers review and preview pod! Daniel House from Gophers Guru joins Ross to discuss what CRAB's injury means for the Go...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #129: Minnesota Vikings disappear on Monday night... AGAIN!
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another Monday Night Football appearance for Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings, and yet another clunker in primetime. Tyler Forness from The Viki...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #14: I Hate The F*****G Eagles, Man...
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods lament (Artis not so much) over the reality check the Philadelphia Eagles gave the Minnesota Vikings. ...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #128: Minnesota Golden Gophers prep for Colorado
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel House from Gophers Guru joined Ross for their weekly Gophers football chat. After a 2-0 start for the University of Minnesota, the competition ...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #13: Cheese is a Dish Best Served SKOLed
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods celebrate the beatdown the Minnesota Vikings handed the Green Bay Packers! Should we be buying all the...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #127: Minnesota Vikings and Gophers DOMINATE the weekend!
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers dominated the weekend on the football field. SKOR North & Purple Daily's, Judd Zulgad, joined Ross to bre...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #126: The Golden Gophers are 1-0 as they prepare for Western Illinois
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 1-0 after beating Jerry Kill and New Mexico State last Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium. Daniel House from G...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #12: Let's Kick Some Packer Butt
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods get you pumped for Week 1 of the NFL season, as the Minnesota Vikings host the Gr...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #125: Minnesota Vikings and Gophers football are going to be GOOD!
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Brendel is joined by Thor Nystrom from Fantasy Pros, Betting Pros and Purple Daily's 'Before We Die' for some "Elite" football talk. Are the Viki...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #11: Of Mice & 53 Men
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods review a busy 2022 cut day for the Minnesota Vikings! Any surprises by the new 53...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Gopher football prepares for New Mexico State
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Golden Gophers take on Jerry Kill and New Mexico State this Thursday at Huntington Bank Stadium. Will the two coaches throwdown at midf...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #10: Mullen It Over
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods introduce you to the new QB2 of the Minnesota Vikings, Nick Mullens! Was this tra...
Minnesota Sports Chat: Edition #123: Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Gophers season preview
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Golden Gopher and Minnesota Vikings football season is just DAYS away. Join Ross Brendel and guest, Daniel House, from Vikings Corner and Gophers ...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #9: Don't Mond If I Do
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods recap the Minnesota Vikings preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Who's got th...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #8: 'Tis The Preseason
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods get you pumped for the first Minnesota Vikings game of the (pre)season versus the...
MINNESOTA SPORTS CHAT: Edition #122: Would cutting Garrett Bradbury be a blackeye to the Minnesota Vikings?
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Brendel is joined by Jonathan Harrison from the MNUFC pre and post-match show on 1500 ESPN. Jon is very in tune to what's happening with the Minn...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #7: These Aren't Your Dad's Minnesota Twins
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods go over one of the most active MLB trade deadlines that the Minnesota Twins have ...
Minnesota Sports Chat: Edition #121: The Minnesota Twins went all in!
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Brendel is joined by Phil Mackey for reaction on the Minnesota Twins at the MLB trade deadline. The Twins went "all in" by making a few BIG deals...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #6: Vikings Football is BACK
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods break down what you need to know as the Minnesota Vikings and NFL teams start tra...
Minnesota Sports Chat: Edition #120: A Slap Shot in Time with Dan Whenesota!
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ross Brendel and guest, Dan Whenesota, for a look back at Minnesota hockey history, as Dan details his new book, A Slap Shot in Time: The Wild bu...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #5: DO NOT Trade Carlos Correa
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North producers Manny Hill & Jason Stormer recap the first half of the Minnesota Twins' season and preview the second half! What'd the guys t...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #4: More Flower Power, Talbot Traded & Getting Kirill Back
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Manny Hill & Jason Stormer comb through a busy week for the Minnesota Wild! What do the guys think of Liam Ö...
Minnesota Sports Chat; Edition #119: The Minnesota Twins need HELP!
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Manny Hill joins Ross on edition #119 of Minnesota Sports Chat to talk Twins and Timberwolves. The Twins need pitching help and they know it. Will the...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #3: Lions & Tigers & Goberts, Oh My!
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North producers Manny Hill, Jason Stormer & Artis Woods go wall-to-wall on the blockbuster trade sending Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberw...
Minnesota Sports Chat; Edition #118: Is Big Ten expansion good for the Gophers?
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Brendel is joined by Daniel House from GophersGuru to discuss the ever changing landscape of the Big Ten, with the expansion of USC and UCLA in 2...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #2: Wolves Don’t Get Dejounte, Wild Finally Trade Fiala
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North producers AJ Fredrickson, Manny Hill, Jason Stormer and Artis Woods breakdown all the crazy moves in the NBA, including losing the Dejounte...
Minnesota Sports Chat; Edition #117: Minnesota Wild Trade Kevin Fiala
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Wild have traded Kevin Fiala to the L.A. Kings in exchange for Brock Faber from the University of Minnesota and a 2022 first round draft...
Taxi Squad, Ep. #1: Timberwolves Draft Preview & Offseason Primer
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SKOR North producers Manny Hill, Jason Stormer and Artis Woods preview the NBA Draft and get you ready for what should be an offseason filled with Min...
Minnesota Sports Chat; Edition #116: Minnesota Twins all in at the trade deadline? AND Timberwolves draft preview.
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ross' good buddy, SKOR North coworker and fellow sports enthusiast, Manny Hill, joins the pod to talk Minnesota Twins baseball and Timberwolves basket...
Minnesota Sports Chat; Edition #115: Darren "Doogie" Wolfson on the Minnesota Twins and Timberwolves
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ross and guest, Darren "Doogie" Wolfson, from KSTP Channel 5 in the Twin Cities and SKOR North for a little Minnesota Twins and Timberwolves talk...
Minnesota Sports Chat; Edition #114: Minnesota Governors, Jesse Ventura, Tim Pawlenty and Tim Walz
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this 114th edition of Minnesota Sports Chat, Ross, revisits parts of his 3 conversations with Minnesota Governors, Jesse Ventura, Tim Pawlenty and ...
Minnesota Sports Chat; Edition #113: Minnesota Twins process and culture
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Brendel and Daniel House from Gophers Guru, spend a good chunk of time talking Minnesota Twins baseball. The local 9 is in first place, but shoul...