Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a listener question about Gophers men's basketball coach Ben Johnson and the challenges he has faced. Rand also notes a tough ending for the Frost and another signing for the Twins.
12:00: Poetry is back! Rand and Keith Richotte Jr. revive their NFL poetry for the Super Bowl.
27:00: A dramatic reading of a long-lost letter and what remains unresolved for the Timberwolves.
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Podcast: A listener wonders if Ben Johnson is getting a fair shake with Gophers
Host Michael Rand starts with a listener question about Gophers men's basketball coach Ben Johnson and the challenges he has faced. Rand also notes a tough ending for the Frost and another signing for the Twins.