SKOR North LIVE - a Minnesota Sports Podcast

*Ramie & Judd start the show discussing their rooting interests in Sunday's Super Bowl. *Later, they chat with Britt Robson of The Athletic on where things sit with the Timberwolves and Karl-Anthony Towns *Derek Wetmore subs in for Judd for the 2nd hour as he and Ramie have more Super Bowl talkers, including Ramie's spreads, and plans for a party during the big game. *Ben Heisler of the Awful Announcing Podcast joins with analysis on Sunday's game along with Super Bowl prop bets.

*If you could pluck any player or unit off either of the Super Bowl teams and add to the Vikings, what/who would it be? Ramie Makhlouf & Judd Zulgad discuss. *Jace Frederick of the Pioneer Press joins with thoughts on the Wolves and what's happening with Karl-Anthony Towns. *Matthew Coller checks in with what he would take from either Super Bowl team to add to the Vikings. *What would Coller and Ramie do as NFL Commissioner?

Ramie & Judd are joined on SNL by The Superstar Mike Morris, who shares a few great stories on the late Viking great Chris Doleman

*Where are you at on the Wolves? Ramie, Judd & Manny discuss the direction the franchise is headed and what is going on with KAT. *The Superstar Mike Morris joins to reflect on the late great former Viking Chris Doleman, and shares a few funny moments from being Doleman's teammate. *Derek Wetmore joins for the 2nd hour to talk more on the Twins and Josh Donaldson: Has the perception of the Twins changed? *Derek Goes to the movies and reviews Caddyshack.

Ramie & Coller have a nuanced discussion on Kobe Bryant's death and legacy. How should Kobe's life be viewed when you combine all the success with the past transgressions?

*Ramie Makhlouf & Matthew Coller open SNL with thoughts on the Wolves awful meltdown last night against Sacramento. Is it time to question Karl-Anthony Towns leadership? Why was Shabazz Napier left to answer questions from the media and not the Wolves' star? *Ramie is very conflicted on Kobe Bryant's death, and explains why. He & Coller have a nuanced conversation on Kobe's legacy along with his past transgressions. *What surprise team could be next year's 49ers?

*Timberwolves TV Analyst Jim Petersen talks with Matthew Coller & Chris Long of Channel 5 on the passing of Kobe Bryant.

*Judd Zulgad & Manny Hill discuss the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and the other passengers and pilot who died in a helicopter crash outside of Los Angeles yesterday. They dive into Kobe's impact, different levels of grief, and take your calls as well. *Chris Long & Phil Mackey weigh in on the tragedy and offer their perspective on Kobe's impact. We also hear from Gopher Basketball Coach Richard Pitino on learning of the news just before their game against Michigan State. *Timberwolves TV Analyst Jim Petersen joins Chris Long & Matthew Coller to start the 3rd hour, and discusses Kobe's impact on the game of basketball, particularly the Women's game.

*What's the best course of action for the Vikings salary cap situation? Ramie, Judd & Manny discuss whether or not the Vikings should run it back in 2020 and even give Kirk Cousins an extension, or blow up the whole thing. *Sports Dad says: "Don't argue about the things that do matter, just believe in what you believe and shut up about that" *Should Karl-Anthony Towns be untouchable? Can the Wolves put together a winner around him? *Dan Hayes of the Athletic joins with thoughts on how the Twins landed Josh Donaldson, and his beloved 49ers making the big game.

Judd and Declan talk the latest inductions into the Hall of Fame and who missed the cut; Also lineup changes are coming for the Wild.

*Now that the Twins have Josh Donaldson, should we expect them to make another impact move for a pitcher? Judd is buying that they will, Ramie is not so sure. *Myron Medcalf joins with thoughts on the brawl that happened between Kansas & Kansas State Basketball *There appears to be a falling out between Nolan Arenado and Rockies management: Should the Twins have waited before signing Donaldson? *Derek Wetmore joins for hour 2 with more thoughts on the Donaldson signing becoming official, and also if the Twins would and should make another impact move. *Mackey checks in with more Josh Donaldson talkers and continued speculation on what's next for the Twins.

*Darren "Doogie" Wolfson is in to host this edition of SKOR North Live. He and producer Manny Hill get into the 49ers making the Super Bowl, and the impressive run the Bay Area has had at competing for championships the last decade. How close is Minnesota to having a similar type of run? *(28:00): Brian Lawton of NHL Network on the current state of the Minnesota Wild *(44:00): Doogie talks with Rocco Baldelli on the Twins offseason, and signing Josh Donaldson *(50:30): Mardy Fish on how he played a role in Josh Donaldson landing with the Twins *(1:21:00): Former Wolves coach Sam Mitchell on the current state of the Wolves.

Judd and Declan breakdown the Wild's meltdown against the Panthers on Monday evening.

*Did the 49ers teach us anything about where the Vikings need to be to compete for a championship? Ramie & Mackey discuss. Also, how good is Patrick Mahomes? Should the Vikings search for similar difference maker at QB? *Ramie & Phil also talk more on the Astros cheating scandal, as Jose Altuve & Alex Bregman seem pretty indifferent on their role in the scandal, while Mike Clevinger makes some strong points against what the Astros did. *Matthew Coller joins for hour 2, discussing Championship Sunday, and just how far off the Vikings are from being on the 49ers & Chiefs level. *Coller also weighs in on the Astros scandal and Clevinger's comments.

Minneapolis comedian Corey Adam joins Ramie & Danny in studio to chat about the Vikings loss to the niners, the Twins signing of Josh Donaldson, and to defend Odell Beckham Jr.. The latter much to the delight of Danny.