Reusse Unchained

Patrick Reusse gives his thoughts on the Vikings' draft and Dalvin Cook's potential contract extension, tells us he isn't certain that Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer are still attached at the hip and defends the Packers taking Jordan Love. Reusse then gets into whether playing baseball without fans is realistic and brings up the idea that the financial model of sports as we know it could have to be blown up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 28 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Reusse reminisces about Glen Sonmor, who would have celebrated his 91st birthday on Wednesday, and how many great stories surrounded the legendary Minnesota hockey figure. This gets Reusse started on stories that include recollections of Doug Woog and, yes, even Brad Childress. As far as characters in sports today, they have become nearly impossible to find. Reusse also gives his thoughts on the NFL draft and the Vikings chemistry, if you want to call it that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Reusse a handyman? Reusse begins by discussing his lack of ability to fix anything – a common issue for sportswriters – and then launches into some of his favorite memories and observations of baseball in the 1970s. This includes stories of how Reusse found himself in trouble with Twins owner Calvin Griffith, the debauchery that occurred in the Met Stadium parking lot and the ugly cookie-cutter stadiums that became so popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04/13/20 Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Reusse provides his thoughts on Kevin Garnett's comments about Wolves owner Glen Taylor and how sensitive Garnett became over the course of his career. What does Reusse think of the potential of MLB starting its season with games in Arizona? You won't be disappointed by the answer. And why is Reusse going to celebrate with cream cheese wontons? Find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Reusse and Derek Wetmore wonder what it would be like to restart baseball in Arizona stadiums with no fans. Could MLB restart its games by playing only in Arizona? How would the logistics of that work? Is that how MLB will get in as many games as possible in 2020? Pat's Imaginary opening home stand with Twins teams of yesteryear "playing" their "games" at Target Field this week. As he notes, the imagination wanders while in quarantine. Reusse shares his theory that satire doesn't play as well any more. From Lou Holtz jokes, all the way to Richard Pitino, Dennis Green and now, imaginary games at Target Field. Plus, this week on "Reusse Picks a Random Twins Team From The Past and Talks About It" features the 1977 Twins. Part of the SKOR North Twins Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04/06/20 Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has the coronavirus turned Patrick Reusse into a hockey fan? It certainly appears that way as Reusse has some observations about the Wild’s future and Kevin Fiala’s breakout season. Pat and Judd also get into what the sports shutdown means to sports leagues, and Pat finishes with an Unchained that provides some sound advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03/30/20 Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just because there’s a lack of sports doesn’t mean Patrick Reusse is at a loss for topics. Not even close. Patrick ties the Twins’ first-ever opener into the Russians winning the race to space, talks about how his neighbors are checking on him, explains why bad drivers never get into accidents and ends with an Unchained rant on the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03/23 Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Reusse has plenty thoughts on the coronavirus outbreak, including the lowdown from his favorite grocery store on why toilet paper is in demand, and also the Vikings’ decisions on Kirk Cousins’ and Anthony Harris’ contracts and why the NFLPA has no reason to exist. Reusse and Judd Zulgad also get into Sid Hartman’s 100th birthday and his talent to provide co-workers with nicknames. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03/10/20 Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 22 on a Tuesday!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It doesn't take Patrick Reusse long to get Unchained as he has plenty of thoughts on the Coronavirus and what the media ban in locker rooms and clubhouses means. Reusse also gets into the future of Gophers coach Richard Pitino, the attendance woes of the Gophers and other college sports and the mentality of Minnesota sports fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices