The Coach & The Culture Podcast

It’s been quite a while since The Coach & The Culture Timberwolves centric podcast checked in. The Wolves WCF defeat was just too much to stomach so we went in to summer hibernation. Ok, just kidding. But, it had been a few months since our last recording. So this one is FULL. Listen in as Coach Frank and Lance revisit the Western Conference Finals, talk about the Wolves summer moves and summer league, and finish the podcast with some Olympic Ant and Napheesa Collier talk as well as a few overalll Lynx thoughts. It’s good to be back at it. Give us a listen on Apple, Spotify, Audible and more and send us your thoughts. @coachculture22 on ‘X’ @coachcultureMPLS on Instagram.

Coach Frank and Lance do their first ever post game podcast as the Minnesota Timberwolves did what Coach Frank (and Perk) predicted they could do- win game 7 in Denver. Listen to The Coach & The Culture podcast duo recap the game, reiterate their stance on Jaden McDaniels, talk about the Wolves’ second hall defense, and how staying true to their “winning style” got them back in the game and ultimately prevailed. The duo closes the episode with their thoughts on the upcoming matchup with the Mavericks. Listen to why Coach Frank says Wolves in 6 and Lance says Wolves in 5. Both, however, agree that if this version of Jaden McDaniels shows up, Dallas doesn’t have a chance. Check out the latest episode in Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, iTunes and share your feedback with us @coachculture22 on ‘X’ @coachculturempls on IG The Coach & The Culture on FB

In this latest installment of The Coach & The Culture podcast, Coach Frank and Lance discuss the Wolves suffocating defense so far in the Nuggets series so far. They talk about how the Wolves have pressured the execution out of Denver and, perhaps even more important, are controlling the psyche of the defending champs. 

Coach Frank talks about how a MN championship playing this style could create a shift in basketball style and philosophy, from youth to pro, not seen since the Steph, Klay, KD Warriors. 

Coach Frank explains how Denver may have tipped their hand in game 2, giving Coach Finch an advantage in the game 3 chess match. Lance explains why he thinks it doesn't matter what Denver tries. 

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Coach Frank and Lance are back with their first podcast recording in over a month. Coach Frank has been busy hosting the hottest Thursday night open MIC jam in the Twin Cities and Lance has been busy welcoming his first child in the world. The Wolves? Well, they were busy burning out the Phoenix Suns and their offensive stars and now they prepare to dig in on the defending champion Denver Nuggets. 

Listen in as Coach Frank and Lance discuss how the Wolves defense and playing style could be seen coming from as early as last April and what that style did so effectively against Phoenix. Jaden finally put up that 15-5 (okay 14-5) the duo has been pining for all year. Ant and KAT committed to ball movement and Rudy can guard guards. NAW can guard EVERYBODY.

Frank and Lance close the show discussing how all the above stacks up against the champs and they boldly make predictions on the series. 

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Who will stand atop the west? Frank and Lance are back from their two week hiatus, and boy do they ever have a lot to talk about! Kat's injury, Rudy's bumps and bruises, and the ins and outs of other role players. Through all the unfortunate injuries, the Timberwolves are still finding ways to win games. Due in big part to Anthony Edwards dominance and growth as a decision maker. They also discuss the surge of Naz Reid's performances since receiving KAT's minutes and NAW being a key contributor toward the team's continued success. Listen in as they break down the Wolves' adaption to their latest challenges! Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our X: @coachculture22 Instagram: @coachculturempls

Recorded 2/25/2024: Still in first place! Listen in as Frank and Lance congratulate Mike Conley on a well deserved extension. The two also break down the continued questions on Anthony Edwards maturity level as the Wolves leader failed to have a sense of urgency in one of their bigger games of the year against the Bucks. Following that discussion they express their pleasure with the kids at the end of the Brooklyn game and hopes that it's a sign of things to come.

Recorded Monday, February 19 the latest episode of “The Coach and The Culture” MN Timberwolves talk podcast find Coach Frank and Lance discussing the All-Star weekend. The duo talk at length about Karl-Anthony Towns performance, the Anthony Edwards not so performance, and the All-Star weekend in general. Included in the conversation is Coach Frank, talking about the possibility of signs that Anthony Edwards is getting a little irritated with the lack of respect toward the Timberwolves, and the overall lack of respect for Towns’s 50 point per performance. After All-Star talk, Coach Frank and Lance discuss the four game winning streak for the Minnesota Timberwolves going into the All-Star break and what were some things that were positives about that winning streak- including contributions by Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid, and Monte Morris. The episode winds down with a look ahead at the last 29 games of the regular season and the importance of coming out hot during a 7 game homestand before a 6 game road trip. Please check out “The coach and The Culture” podcast on all of your podcast, listening platforms and give us feedback at: @coachculture22 on ‘X’ @coachculturempls on Instagram The Coach & The Culture on FB and YouTube Your feedback and advice would be much appreciated.

Recorded Sunday February 11th, the latest episode of The Coach & The Culture Timberwolves centric podcast finds Coach Frank and Lance Gardner recapping the tilts against the Rockets, Bulls, and Bucks. The conversation is centered around the contrasts between when the Wolves play well, like they did against the Rockets and Bucks and, when they lose intensity and focus like they did in the second half against the Bulls. The conversation shifts to a Chris Finch and his ability to manage teams throughout his Timberwolves coaching tenure. They always seem to yo-yo back up after a tough loss or tough stretch. The show the rehashes last episode’s conversation about play-calling and how Coach Finch is doing much more of it but it’s still on the players to execute. The episode concludes with the return of our “Concerning Trends & Hope it Never Ends” segment, as well as a look-ahead at the rest of the road trip and the 7 game home stand followed by a 6 game road trip coming out of the All-Star break. Please like, follow and subscribe to The Coach & The Culture podcast on Apple, Spotify, Audible, iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher and more. Please give us feedback at: @coachculture22 on ‘X’ @coachculturempls on Instagram @The Coach & The Culture on FB and YouTube

Recorded on February 4th 2024, the latest episode of “The Coach & The Culture” Timberwolves centric podcast, Coach Frank and Lance give their take on the week that was and yet another 4th quarter stall for the Timberwolves offense. A week that began with a gutsy win over the Thunder in Oklahoma City ended with a disappointing late game collapse at home against the Orlando Magic. Coach Frank and Lance talk about the determine factors in the two games being the excellent play of Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels in the 4th at OKC and the glaring mistakes the duo made in the loss against Orlando. The bottom line is the Timberwolves late game success hinges on the maturity and decision making of the kids. Coach Frank breaks down some of the late game decisions by Ant and Jaden on both ends of the floor. He then shares some Chris Finch comments, via Dane Moore, that suggest the coach is fed up with the ball hogging and defensive lapses and, now that the mid season awards have been handed out, the coach may be making some changes. Lance points out how the “continuity” period that may have allowed the Wolves to get off to such a great start is over and the Wolves had better adjust. The West is tightening up in a hurry. All this and more on the latest episode of “The Coach & The Culture” podcast. Please send questions and comments to: @coachculture22 on ‘X’ @coachculturempls on Instagram The Coach & The Culture on FB and YouTube

Title: There’s Water in the Glass (or Timberwolves souvenir cup) Recorded Sunday January 28th, the latest episode of The Coach & The Culture podcast welcomes back Lance as he and Coach Frank break down the 4 game week that was. A home loss to the lowly Charlotte Hornets, followed by uninspiring wins over the hapless Washington Wizards and the Brooklyn Nets preceded another fourth-quarter meltdown in a road loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Coach Frank and Lance both offer up rare criticism of Coach Finch and his absence of fire or 4th quarter management. The duo also has a lengthy discussion about the connection between the team’s fourth-quarter struggles and the “winning time” learning curve for Anthony Edwards. The podcast concludes with thoughts about the week ahead starting with a “get right or get worried” road tilt with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Please give us a listen and send your thoughts to: @coachculture22 on ‘X’ @coachculturempls on instagram The Coach & The Culture on FB The Coach & The Culture podcast Available on: Apple, Spotify. Audible, Stitcher, YouTube, iTunes and more