Best Junior Rowing Podcasts (2025)

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What J.J. McCarthy's hairline fracture means; Randy Johnson on Gopher football, World Junior hockey 29:56

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand dissects Kevin O'Connell's Tuesday news conference in which he announced J.J. McCarthy has a hairline fracture on his throwing hand. 13:00: Randy Johnson joins the show from Arizona to set up the Gophers bowl game and the World Junior hockey tournament. 26:00: The Twins are No. 1 at something.…

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Film and injury reveal questions about J.J. McCarthy; TV headache for Wolves, Wild? 47:01

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with three questions from readers, all of them about the NFL. 8:00: Andrew Krammer's film review from the Vikings' win over the Giants leads to all sorts of questions. 28:00: Vikings poetry. 43:00: An emerging TV headache for Wolves, Wild?By Michael Rand

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Patrick Reusse on J.J. McCarthy, Twins ownership, Wolves, Wild and more 46:13

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports.By Michael Rand

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Special Delivery! Vikings win third in a row, but J.J. McCarthy injury is a big question 19:27

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By Michael Rand

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Special Delivery: A conversation with St. Thomas AD Phil Esten, the Star Tribune Sportsperson of the Year 29:20

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Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins and host Michael Rand chat with St. Thomas AD and 2025 Star Tribune Sportsperson of the Year Phil Esten.By Michael Rand

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S13 Episode 12: Trial VIIIs 2025 ft. The athletes and coaches from Oxford University BC & Cambridge University BC 1:00:33

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Join Fergus and Ed from Thames RC to dissect all the action from the 2025 edition of Trial VIIIs. On day 1, we chatted with Light Blue coaches Rob Baker and Paddy Ryan as well as athletes Gabriel Obholzer and Charlotte Ebel. From Oxford we hear from coaches Allan French and Mark Fangan-Hall and Presidents Heidi Long and Tobias Bernard. This episode…

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KG and Wolves reunited, and it feels so good; Bobby Nightengale on Twins shakeup 33:12

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the news that Kevin Garnett and the Wolves have mended their relationship. KG will join the team as an ambassador and will have his jersey retired at some point. After a decade of strained feelings, this is right. Plus the Wild are No. 3 in their division -- and the entire NHL -- after another win Thursda…

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Golf's Next GEN | Season 2 | Episode 9 : Holiday Episode 30:22

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Celebrate the season and cap off an incredible year with Episode 9 of Golf’s Next GEN, the official podcast of the AJGA. This special holiday finale features the AJGA Awards and festive trivia and Christmas-themed “Would You Rather” questions with our staff.By American Junior Golf Association

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WOTS: "I say boxing day.. Jesus Christ Eve!" | Christmas Special | Dartsmas and Sporting Traditions 37:57

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Happy (Early) Christmas from the Word On The Street gang! What better way to celebrate our two-way conversation this festive season than by finding out people's favourite Christmas sports events!? From the darts to rugby and local traditions, there's so much happening during the Silly Season. What's your favourite Christmas sporting tradition? Get …

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A shakeup at the top for Twins; Marcus Fuller on Minnesota high school basketball 33:19

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the big news from the Twins. Not only did they introduce their new limited partners, but also they shifted from one Pohlad (Joe) to another (Tom) as their top executive. Where are they headed now? Plus a bad Wolves loss leaves head coach Chris Finch perplexed and concerned. 11:00: Strib Varsity's Marcus F…

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La Velle E. Neal III on Quinn Hughes; the most encouraging J.J. McCarthy stat 35:31

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with thoughts on J.J. McCarthy and how he has made big throws while limiting mistakes each of the last two weeks. Plus do we need to take Bones Hyland seriously? 10:00: The Daily Delivery debate with La Velle E. Neal III on the Vikings, Wild and Twins. 33:00: Quinn Hughes and the Wild keep rolling.…

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The Football Pod Club: Sinead Goldrick and Carla Rowe on Dublin's rise and the AFLW surge 1:09:35

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Welcome back to The Football Pod Club - it’s our third episode of the series, and we’re joined by two superstars of the women's game, Dublin's All-Ireland winning captain Carla Rowe and her county teammate, Sinead Goldrick - the Dublin and Foxrock-Cabinteely legend who also stars in the AFLW. Do enjoy. CHAPTERS (00:30) - Goldrick and Rowe join The …

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A Twins free agent, sweet poetry and how the Vikings season could have gone 32:05

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins' free agent signing of Josh Bell. They committed $7 million to him, the most they've spent since 2023. That's a sign for 2026 and an indictment of the recent past. 7:00: Vikings poetry, with some bonus Quinn Hughes talk. 26:00: Kevin O'Connell's lament.…

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Best weekend ever? On the Vikings win, the Wild's blockbuster and a 22-year streak 36:22

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Host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins, who is pinch hitting for Patrick Reusse. They had plenty to get to, including the Vikings' win over Dallas, the Wild's blockbuster trade for Quinn Hughes and a Wolves discussion. It might have been the best weekend for Minnesota sports in a while.…

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Special Delivery! J.J. McCarthy and Vikings deliver in Dallas 14:18

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By Michael Rand

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REACTION FROM ARMAGH: A tight Extra-Time Thriller under the lights | Scotstown 0-19 - Kilcoo 0-16 13:05

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OTB's David Wilson was in Armagh and brings you immediate reaction from the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship which saw Scotstown take home the crown after a tight Extra Time encounter with Kilcoo Hear from Michael McCarville, Kieran Hughes and goalkeeper Rory Beggan as they give their reaction to winning the Ulster Championship for the firs…

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Twins roster and payroll news with Bobby Nightengale; Vikings QB situation 33:25

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild's nice win over Dallas, continuing a trend of playing better against stronger competition. Plus a look at Vikings QBs of the past and present -- and perhaps the future? 9:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand fresh off a trip to the Winter Meetings in Orlando. There are plenty of Twins notes to unpack…

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STEPHANIE PUNCH: 'We've nearly gone through an extra game...!' | St Finbarr's Senior Club Camogie final 15:18

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Stephanie Punch of St Finbarr's GAA joins Eoin Sheahan ahead this weekends All Ireland Senior Camogie Club Final. The Final sees the Barrs take on Athenry in Croke Park.

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A perfect opponent for the Vikings + Sarah McLellan on the Wild 29:37

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand lays out why he thinks Dallas is the perfect opponent this weekend for the Vikings and QB J.J. McCarthy. Plus a Gophers volleyball opportunity, a basketball loss and Michigan's coaching situation. 9:00: Star Tribune Wild writer Sarah McLellan joins Rand for a check-in ahead of Thursday's game vs. Dallas. Can the Wild…

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THE DODGY BOX ISSUE: ‘It’s costing people jobs!’ | The Dodgy Box is no longer a ‘victimless crime’ 37:05

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With sports streaming becoming increasingly expensive, one fifth of Irish households are said to be using ‘dodgy boxes’ in order to watch live sport and television. Eoin Sheahan is joined by Newstalk’s Jess Kelly, as well as Clubber’s Jimmy Doyle, LOI TV’s Mark Scanlon and Adam Leventhal of the Athletic to discuss the consequences of the dodgy box,…

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College football drama and Gophers football news + What are the Twins doing? 40:32

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand tries to connect the dots on the Twins' offseason plan and comes up wondering what exactly they hope to accomplish. 7:00: Chip Scoggins joins Rand for a college football discussion, ranging from Notre Dame to Indiana to the Gophers. 27:00: Randy Johnson hops on for more college football talk, including some transfer …

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GAA Where We All Belong: "The club is going from strength to strength" | "It's onwards and upwards for Cashel" | Stephen Gleeson 41:19

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In our final instalment of our GAA "Where we all belong" series, Stephen Gleeson took us to his daughters club Cashel King Cormacs in Co. Tipperary. We get to hear from members, coaches, teachers and Stephen himself about what makes this club so special for all of it's members. This is with thanks to the GAA, #GAABelong.…

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CIARÁN MURPHY | "It is the warrior's sport" | Old Parish: Notes on Hurling | Gaeltacht community | Off The Ball 43:06

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Ciarán Murphy returns to Off The Ball for the first time in over a decade to talk about his new book, Old Parish: Notes on Hurling. He chats to Eoin Sheahan about the writing of this book, the lessons learned from some hurling icons, the danger and bravery inherent in the game, and what it means to be a country man living in Dublin.…

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Vikings film review of J.J. McCarthy; Three observations after a Wolves loss 43:26

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand has some thoughts on Rudy Gobert, Rob Dillingham and the Wolves after a 108-105 loss to the Suns. Plus the Wild salvaged a win at the end of a tough road trip and the Twins are looking for lottery luck today. 8:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand to break down the film from Sunday's 31-0 Vikings win. Is this a sign of J.J.…

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S2 Episode 2: 2025 Wrapped & Rower of the Year 26:31

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Send us a text Join JRN writers and pundits Chris McCarthy and Stuart John as they recap all the action from the Rower of the Year awards, the weather-affected NSW racing, and look ahead to the National Time Trial. This podcast is sponsored by WinTech Racing Australia. WinTech Racing has established itself as the world's largest and foremost sustai…

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Patrick Reusse on J.J. McCarthy's big day, a bad Gophers loss and more 39:18

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Among the big topics: A turnaround for the Vikings and QB J.J. McCarthy in a 31-0 victory over Washington; a terrible closing sequence in a one-point Gophers women's basketball loss to Maryland; and the Gophers football team heading to the Rate B…

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The Football Pod: Sherlock-Geaney shootout, Dingle-Barrs rules debate, Ballyboden win, Kilcoo-Scotstown 41:52

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It's your Monday episode of The Football Pod - after a classic Munster Club Football Final - Tommy, James and Paddy get stuck into it all, from the midfield warfare, to the controversial decisions and the shooters exhibition. We had our Leinster Football final and plenty of action from the Junior and Intermediate deciders also. Enjoy. Chapters (01:…

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Special Delivery: Vikings shut out Washington. Sometimes it all goes ... right? 14:27

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REACTION FROM THURLES: Dingle win Munster Club SFC on last kick of the game against St Finbarr's | OFF THE BALL 9:48

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Tommy Rooney gives you immediate reaction from Semple Stadium, Thurles where Dingle won the Munster Club Senior Football Championship on the last kick of the game as they beat St Finbarr's 1-18 to 0-20 Tommy catches up with the Geaney brothers, Conor & Dylan, Tom O'Sullivan & Mark O'Connor on the winning side and lastly St Finbarr's selector Jimmy …

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Ben Goessling on the Vikings' new approach and what's at stake the rest of the season 45:11

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves and Wild, who didn't exactly learn lessons from their Tuesday victories. But the Wolves won again over the Pelicans, establishing further evidence that they can at least beat bad teams. The Wild lost at Calgary but are in a good spot in their division. 6:00: Ben Goessling joins Rand for a deep …

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Niko Medved's Big Ten triumph; Vikings simplifying; La Velle E. Neal III debate 33:55

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a stunning Gophers men's basketball victory over No. 22 Indiana in Niko Medved's Big Ten coaching debut. It's not likely sustainable this season, but it sure was fun. Plus the Vikings are trying to help J.J. McCarthy not overthink things and Adam Thielen is teaming up with Aaron Rodgers. 11:00: La Velle E…