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Land of 10,000 Hot TakesWolves Trade Deadline MADNESS + Vikings/Twins Front Office DRAMA + LOOOOOOOOONSOn today's show, the boys dissect a surprisingly hectic mid-winter week in Minnesota sports with the Wolves being at the center of NBA Trade Deadline rumors, the Vikings and Twins making ill-timed front office moves, and even the LOOOOOONS getting in the mix with some wild player movement. All this and more on the state of Minnesota sports in this week's pod.Wolves - 2:35Vikings - 39:33Wild - 54:58LOOOOOONS - 1:07:22Gophes - 1:13:25Twins - 1:18:35
2026-02-061h 26Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #30: Wolves BACK as certified CONTENDERS + Wild limping into the Olympic breakOn today's show, the boys rap on a sexy two-week stretch for the Wolves who look to be at a crest on their annual regular season roller coaster ride. Meanwhile the Olympic break is coming at a perfect time for the Wild to lick their wounds for a few weeks. All this and more on the state of Minnesota sports in this week's pod.Wolves - 3:34Wild - 33:05Quick Hitters (Vikings, Gophers, Lynx, Twins) - 45:32
2026-01-201h 11Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #29: A post-mortem for a very Vikings season; more consistent inconsistency from the TimberwolvesOn today's show the boys try to make sense of a very weird Vikings season and look ahead to what will surely be a turbulent offseason. Then we examine the consistently inconsistent Timberwolves and what exactly makes them the way they are. All this and more on the state of Minnesota sports in this week's pod.Vikings - 2:50Wolves - 29:57Wild - 49:40Quick Hitters (Gophers, Lynx, Twins) - 59:15
2026-01-061h 12Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #28: Vikings win but at a cost; a very Wolves-y two weeks; Wild going all in with Quinn Hughes tradeThe Vikings are finally winning some games but what have we learned about this team after another injury to JJ McCarthy? The Wolves are once again showing they can win or lose to any team in the league and the Wild have officially graduated from quick-hitter territory with a stunning all-in move for all-NHL defenseman Quinn Hughes. All this and more on the state of Minnesota sports in this week's pod.Vikings - 2:35Wolves - 21:55Wild - 43:40Quick Hitters (Gophers, Twins) - 56:25
2025-12-221h 04Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #27: Vikings show a pulse; is a new Wolves identity emerging?As the Vikings limp toward the end of a playoffs-less season, are they finally showing some promise for the future? At the quarter-mark of the NBA season, is the Wolves' identity shifting away from a defense-first team? Our answers plus more aggressive analysis on the state of Minnesota sports in this week's pod.Vikings - 4:04Wolves - 31:30Quick Hitters (LOOOOONS, Wild, Gophers) - 47:08
2025-12-081h 15Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #26: Vikings COOKED? Wolves COOKING? Who's hungry??Two dispiriting performances by the Vikings have us asking... Are the Vikings cooked? And a mixed bag of early Wolves season returns have us asking... Are the Wolves cooking? Come for the takes, stay for the culinary-inspired puns.Vikings: 2:30Wolves: 26:35Quick Hitters (Wild, LOOONS, Gophers, Twins): 51:14
2025-11-171h 07Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #25: Vikings turn a corner + early season Wolves takesIs that a faint stench of hope we smell for the Vikings? And what do we make of the 3-3 Wolves six games into this young NBA season? The boys break it all down and then some in this week's pod.Vikings - 3:12Wolves - 34:38Quick Hitters (Wild, LOONS, Gophers, Twins) - 1:00:02
2025-11-031h 19Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #24: Vikings QB mess continues + WOLVES SEASON PREVIEWThe boys take a look back at the Vikings' last two games before going DEEP on a much-anticipated Wolves season coming off their second-straight Western Conference Finals run.Vikings - 4:10Quick Hitters (Loons, Gophers, Wild, Twins) - 39:33WOLVES SEASON PREVIEW - 51:50
2025-10-212h 16Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #23: Vikings & Lynx flop + EXCLUSIVE JOE POHLAD INTERVIEWIt was a rough couple weeks for the Vikings and Lynx, but in better news the Land of 10,000 Hot Takes is venturing into true SPORTS JOURNALISM with an exclusive interview between our own Harsha Kodali and Minnesota Twins Chairman Joe Pohlad. You won't want to miss it!Vikings - 4:05Lynx - 37:15Twins (EXCLUSIVE JOE POHLAD INTERVIEW) - 55:40Quick Hitters (Wolves, Loons, Wild, Gophers) - 1:06:50
2025-09-301h 23Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #22: Should we be concerned about the Vikings? Plus Lynx playoff preview!The boys take a look back at the Vikings first two regular season games and bust out the concern-o-meter around four key areas: QB, Playcalling, Injuries, and the Defense. Plus we dive into the Lynx's first-round playoff matchup with the Golden State Valkyries and look ahead at their chances to win it all.Vikings - 3:20Lynx - 42:13Quick Hitters (Twins, Wolves, Wild, Loons, Gophers) - 52:38
2025-09-161h 09Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #21: VIKINGS 2025 SEASON PREVIEWIt's been a full year of podding and Season 2 starts right back where we started with A VIKINGS SEASON PREVIEW POD! Come for a few quick hitters and stay for a DEEP dive on everything from ownership, general manager, coaching, through every spot on the roster. Plus a quick preview of the NFC North and a full schedule breakdown. Quick Hitters (Lynx, Twins, Loons, Gophers FB) - 2:40Vikings - 20:40
2025-09-032h 08Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #20: "F*** the Pohlads" EditionThe takes get decidedly feisty as the boys pull out all the stops on Twins ownership after pulling the plug on a once-promising roster. Twins - 3:30Lynx - 18:30Vikings - 26:36Wolves - 35:55Quick Hitters (Wild, United FC) - 47:15
2025-08-0556 minLand of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #19: Summer Takes (Make Me Feel Fine)We're in dog days of summer territory but that doesn't mean the takes are any less piping hot. If you can just make it past our breakdown of the Twins, it's all positive from there.Twins - 2:27Wolves - 13:50Lynx - 49:22Quick Hitters (Vikings, Wild, United FC) - 52:57
2025-07-011h 05Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #18: High Stakes, Depressing Takes or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Hate the ThunderSigh… It's happened again. Another promising Minnesota team collapses in the playoffs. The boys are back with a therapy session to break it all down, recap the Wolves season, and profess their fervent distaste for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.Wolves - 0:02:00Twins - 1:11:59Quick Hitters (Lynx, Vikings, United FC, FROST!!!!) - 1:17:00
2025-05-301h 25Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #17: WOLVES BACK... in the Western Conference FinalsThe boys have gone dark the past few weeks just as our Minnesota teams have seemingly forgotten how to lose. Well, just like the WOLVES, they're BACK with a backlog of juicy hot takes to quench your insatiable thirsts. Come for the long-winded deep dive on your SURGING Minnesota Timberwolves, stay for a whole SHLOAD of mostly positive quick hitters.Wolves - 2:25Wild - 45:07Twins - 48:38Lynx - 54:05Vikings - 57:23United FC - 1:02:44Frost - 1:05:48
2025-05-191h 10Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #16: Playoffs = WOLF SEASONWe're back with another serving of piping hot takes for the playoff-bound Wolves and Wild. Stick around for some aggressively mild takes for the rest.Wolves - 2:35Wild - 35:11Twins - 40:35Vikings - 44:05Quick Hitters (United FC, Lynx) - 48:54
2025-04-2253 minLand of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #15: Takes Spring EternalThe sports calendar is slowing down but the NBA season is just heating up. Join the boys for some serious WOLF CHAT and a whole shload of quick hitters.Wolves - 3:10Twins - 35:13Quick Hitters (Gophers WBB, Gophers Hockey, Wild, Vikings, United FC) - 40:30
2025-04-0849 minLand of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #14: Seasons Change, Takes Stay The SameWhile the times may be a-changin, our favorite Minnesota teams seem like they're stuck in an ageless loop. Will the upcoming Twins season shake us out of our funk? Tune in to find out!Wolves - 3:15Vikings - 19:25Twins - 32:23Quick Hitters (Wild, Gophers Hockey & Bball) - 58:16
2025-03-251h 05Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #13: Hot Temps, Hotter TakesSpring has sprung and your favorite Minnesotan take-merchants have re-emerged from winter hibernation. Hearty servings of Wolves and Vikings on the menu for all you sickos still tuning into the pod 13 episodes in.Wolves - 2:40Vikings - 30:52Quick Hitters (Wild, Twins, Lynx, Gophers Hockey & Bball) - 59:10
2025-03-121h 10Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #12: NEW WOLVES ORDERThe boys are in a celebratory mood following the news that Glen Taylor can now officially hobble his rear-end off into the sunset. Lots of Wolves banter in this one -- listener discretion advised.Wolves - 2:20Quick Hitters (Wild, Vikings, Lynx, Twins, Gophers) - 35:40
2025-02-1148 minLand of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #11: Farewell Sweet Purple PrincesAfter another extended break, the boys bid adieu to a memorable Vikings season with more hot takes to cure your winter doldrums.
Vikings - 2:42
Wolves - 27:26
Quick Hitters (Wild, Gophers Hockey/MBB/WBB, Ownership Updates) - 47:30
2025-01-2859 minLand of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #10: New Year, New You, New TAKES2025 is upon us and the hot takes are FLOWING. The boys resolve to fix their favorite teams with some spicy suggestions.
Vikings - 3:30
Wolves - 25:40
Quick Hitters - 48:50
2025-01-0754 minLand of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #9: Hot Takes Roasting On An Open FireChristmas is coming early with a fresh batch of hot takes from the boys to get you through the holidays.
Vikings - 3:04
Timberwolves - 29:00
Quick Hitters - 46:05
2024-12-1955 minLand of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #8: Hot Takes for Hot TurkeysAfter an extended break for Thanksgiving, the boys are back in town with some fresh takes to throw in the oven alongside your turkey, stuffing and potatoes au gratin.
Vikings - 3:17
Wolves - 21:58
Wild - 41:30
Quick Hitters - 46:51
2024-12-0553 minLand of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #7: WAAAYYYY Better Than Chicago EditionThe boys are in a jollier spirit on today's episode. Maybe it's due to a lull in the sports schedule, or maybe it's the realization things could be much worse. In addition to our bi-weekly rundown, we take a look at how our teams stack up against one of our other midwest rivals, Chicago.
Vikings - 2:58
Wolves - 18:13
Wild - 40:00
Quick Hitters - 45:45
2024-11-1252 minLand of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #6: MN Magnates of IRATEOn today's show, the boys are FIRED UP and not in a good way. While all our teams are surprisingly above average, there's still plenty to be IRATE about.
Lynx: 2:00
Vikings: 12:11
Wolves: 29:58
Quick Hitters (Wild, United FC, Gophers): 49:25
2024-10-2955 minLand of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode 5 (Part 2): TIMBERWOLVES SEASON PREVIEW!!In Part 2 of the two-part mega pod, we go DEEP on the Wolves in the lead-up to the most anticipated season in team history. Buckle up for some SPICY meat-a-balls, folks.
2024-10-161h 28Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode 5 (Part 1): HOT LYNX!!In Part 1 of a two-part mega pod, we give our usual bi-weekly update of MN sports teams, starting with the WNBA Finals-bound MINNESOTA LYNX. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we preview the top MN Y-chromosome team, the MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES.
Lynx - 1:17
Vikings - 7:55
Twins - 14:45
Quick Hitters - 17:22
2024-10-1520 minLand of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #4: Center of the Sports UniverseHold onto your butts, folks. Lots of action on today's show as MN teams are seemingly the center of the sports universe.
Lynx - 2:07
Vikings - 8:08
Wolves - 26:13
Twins - 41:03
Quick Hitters - 48:05
2024-10-0153 minLand of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #3: MN Sports Power RankingsOn today's episode, we give our usual run-down of happenings across the MN sports landscape while offering our personal power rankings to see which local teams are the most compelling.
Intro: 0:00
Twins: 2:14
Lynx: 8:48
Vikings: 16:13
In-Season Quick Hitters: 27.50
Timberwolves: 31:30
Out-of-Season Quick Hitters: 39:50
2024-09-1742 min
Land of 10,000 Hot TakesEpisode #2: Much Worse Than Wisconsin EditionOn this episode, we give our bi-weekly rundown on the state of Minnesota sports and introduce listeners to a new recurring segment: are our teams better than Wisconsin? Trigger warnings in effect.
2024-09-0329 min
Land of 10,000 Hot TakesWelcome to the Land of 10,000 Hot Takes!On today's show, we introduce listeners to the new pod with a rundown of our favorite Minnesota sports teams, covering key talkers currently dominating the news cycle.
Twins
Lynx
Vikings
Wolves
Gophers Football, Wild, United FC
2024-08-2133 min