Mike and Jonny, together again. Russo is back, and has been hard at work. The two of the them discuss the final days of Paul Fenton and his exit from the Wild. How to rebuild the staff after this and why messaging between the fans, the media and the organization is so important for things to go well. Jon is having Tibbs flashbacks over the whole thing. And answering your burning Twitter questions.

It’s an all Vikings Power Hour on this Athletic Hour. Jon Krawczynski is joined in studio by Vikings writers for The Athletic, Chad Graff and Arif Hasan, for a roundtable to discuss the upcoming season just ahead of training camp. Going over the post mortem of last year’s season, can Zimmer and this roster bring it home? What’s at stake for the leadership staff of the team, could we see changes in coaches again this year? And, the Kirk Cousins segment.

Paul Fletcher of Cities 97.1 joins in the first segment to talk how great the Twins are doing and his upcoming charity event, Wiffle Wars. Answering your burning Tweets, the guys spill all on dealing with management and getting the story, no matter what. Russo is back from his trip Europe and he’s feeling awestruck. Summer League for the Wolves is over, so what’s to look forward to ahead of the season? Why Culver has been left out of so much of the preseason activity. And the days of when Russo was a hoops fan.

No Russo, he’s off gallivanting so Jon Krawczynski is in. Resident Twins writer for The Athletic, Dan Hayes, weighs in on D’Angelo Russell as a Warriors fan himself. Eventually he gets to the All Star Break, and the crazy family connection between Jose Berrios and Javy Baez. Setting the scene for the rest of the summer, it’s a big series ahead in Cleveland. All the big trades in the NBA are dominating the news cycle. Thoughts on where some of the star players have ended up so far and small market franchises on what they’re doing right. Fans want those long term relationships with their players. The Wolves say goodbye to Tyus Jones, what Rosas is positioning himself to do later on for the team. In the final segment, MN United Athletic contributor, Jeff Rueter, calls in. The surge in competitiveness from The Loons is amazing to see. The struggle they faced leading up to the opening of Allianz Field and their unlikely wins on the road,

Michael Russo and Athletic editor, Zach Pierce are in studio ahead of the holiday weekend. Jon Krawczynski calls in, and he’s got the scoop on D’Angelo Russell, or what it felt like to lose him. The disappointment felt by Wolves fans, as per usual. So, where does Jonny Athletic’s love of basketball come from? Russo talks the recent Wild acquisitions with the legend himself, Lou Nanne. Keeping Zucker and what that means for everybody. Wrapping up the show, Russo and Zach answer your tweets!

Michael Russo was filling in for Paul Allen on 92Noon on Wednesday this week and had an impromptu Athletic Hour on the program with The Athletic’s, Chad Graff, and former Viking, Matt Birk.

In house Timberwolves specialist, Jon Krawczynski, hosts this episode of the Athletic Hour and is joined by fellow Wolves writer for the Athletic, Britt Robson. How exciting the draft was this week, and getting to see the fruits of Rosas vision so far. Why they’re thinking long term in the players they picked up, and the future Culver could have with this team. We managed to move up in draft pick but that doesn’t come without sacrifices. How free agency will provide the ‘supplements’ the team will eventually need, like a point guard.

It’s Russo, Jon and Zach Pierce this week on The Athletic Hour. The Raptors won the NBA finals, and Russo has some beef. Is this win really that big of an upset? Making peace with the fact that we won’t be seeing Kevin Durant around for awhile. How the Wolves are laying the groundwork for a successful season. Taking your questions from Twitter. Russo makes the case for what the Wild really needs. The Twins are headed to the World Series, according to Jon. And more beef: Russo hates the different uniforms of the NBA finals.

Russo and editor, Zach Pierce are in studio for this episode of The Athletic Hour. Twins writer for The Athletic and birthday boy, Dan Hayes, calls in. The Twins continue with their incredible lead, but how long can it last? Jonny Athletic calls in to talk about how well the Timberwolves staff is coming together. Again, it’s all thanks to Gersson Rosas’ leadership. Draft season is upon us and the tension is starting to accumulate. And what exactly does 500 new followers for The Athletic MIN Twitter account mean for Zach’s summer? St. Louis Blues writer for the Athletic, and old friend of Russo’s, Jeremy Rutherford calls in to talk the Stanley Cup Finals.

Jon’s flying solo as host ever since Russo has become too big time. Starting off with some Vikings talk with Chad Graff: it's very clear who the 'diva' Zimmer is referring to and Irv Smith, the 20 year old boy wonder. Also, no word on Kyle Rudolph, just yet. Russo himself calls in to talk some Wild: Jason Zucker will be traded, it's just a matter of where and when? And let's not forget, how much? Finally, it's Jonny Athletic Story Time. Not to mention, the Twins are just doing so good this year.