The award-winning podcast is back, and this time we've got our first guest in about 200 episodes, as old friend Michael Rand of the Star Tribune joins Jon and Stu to give us some hockey-related gravitas. We talk about the Wild, our gut feelings for the season and our worries, our hopes and our fears and dreams; we then briefly moved on to talking Loons before Chicken showed up out of nowhere and we boomeranged back to talking about the Wild. Plus: talk about things calcifying; which fanbase is angriest at Mike; Timberwolves win predictions, somehow; and a Top 6 list from our close personal friend, and former podcast guest and future lawsuit recipient Rocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#337: The Village Wok

The Sportive is a comedy podcast devoted to Minnesota sports and other wastes of time. Join us weekly as we drink the pain away. Weaknesses: audio quality and preparation. Strengths: creative swears and inspired rants. Winner of the 2014 City Pages “Best Sports Podcast” award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stu and Jon return, even though nothing has happened in Minnesota sports. Discussed:Glen Taylor finally shows us what KG's seen all alongWhat disease will the Wolves get before the playoffsThe Twins refuse to changeThe Vikings should pick as many players as they canSuper Bowl 27You know! All the big topics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#363: Just Because It's Right, Doesn't Make It Interesting

We turned in our Super Famous Annual High School Hockey Preview right at deadline. Come for the matchups, stay for the facts. We never said they were fun. Mentioned: Bock Fest, arson, Jesse James, white flight, Egypt, CEO payouts, Edina notable residents, and what the word Mahtomedhi means in Dakota. We are all shocked to our core but choosing to believe it. Also another Top 6 and the return of our old friend audio problems near the end. We are so back.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#362: The Worst Thing Judy Garland Ever Did

Brand new year, same old us. Covered: Vikings QB options this offseason, NFL playoff teams rooting interest, Wolves/Wild, how to pronounce schadenfreude, a Top 6 and New Year’s resolutions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#361: Raw-Dogging Reality

Happy New Year! Jon and CF are back, the Chopped Liver edition of the podcast, to talk about the things that Brandon and Stu won't talk about. Chiefly: 
The NHL has a referee problem on their hands, and they're not doing anything about itThe Vikings are starting the wrong disaster at quarterbackWe knew the Twins offseason was going to be bad, but I don't think we understood just how bad
 If you want to know what kind of episode this was: this started with 15 minutes of tangents before we ever talked about anything related to sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#360: Chopped Liver

The whole gang is back as Jon ranks his most hopeless local teams in order. Was this a lazy way to generate content or a strategic move from Brox to get to brag on the Wolves for once? Yes and yes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#337: The Village Wok

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