Jim Peterson joined Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige to discuss what continues to be a great season for the Wolves. Jim takes us behind the scenes of an NBA broadcaster and shares his love for play-by-play man, Michael Grady. Jim is a HUGE fan of Chris Finch, and he tells us why! How can Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards get more calls? Plus, your Random Wolf of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 01, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige are back for another Flagrant Howls talking all things Minnesota Timberwolves, after a BIG win over the Oklahoma City Thunder! Kyle is just fine experimenting with combos and lineups, within reason. Phil has some interesting data on the Wolves in clutch time. Anthony Edwards is already Top 10 all-time among Minnesota Timberwolves scorers. Also, what did Kyle say that earned a visit from Phil and the hot take police? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Jan 30, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Minnesota Timberwolves fans are pissed at Chris Finch but why; Are there any red flags with Finch; Mike Conley’s injury is concerning; January basketball in the NBA is weird and more on Flagrant Howls with Judd and Declan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 29, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Minnesota Timberwolves continue to play elite defense; Listener feedback on what to do with Kyle Anderson; Why Shake Milton hasn’t worked out; Anthony Edwards’ turnover problems; Remembering the Joe Smith contract kerfuffle and more on Flagrant Howls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 26, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige are back talking Minnesota Timberwolves! The Wolves bounced back by beating the Washington Wizards after a “disgusting” loss to the Charlotte Hornets. What to make over the Timberwolves seemingly organizational regret over not shining a light on KAT’s 62-point performance in the loss to Charlotte. Phil quizzes Kyle on the 2012-2013 Timberwolves and Producer Ross is back with another Wolf of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 25, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige are back talking Minnesota Timberwolves after a very TOUGH loss to the Charlotte Hornets after Karl-Anthony Towns drops 62! Who would you blame for the loss? Kyle wanted adversity, and oh boy do the Wolves now have it. Can they learn and grow from their mistakes? Would you take Kyle Lowry on the Timberwolves? Plus, Kyle’s Question of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 23, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Minnesota Timberwolves lost a tough game to the OKC Thunder but what can the Wolves learn about themselves; Where Anthony Edwards can improve; Turnovers are limiting their championship run; Wolves and Thunder are developing a rivalry and more on Flagrant Howls with Judd and Declan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 22, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Minnesota Timberwolves win ugly behind an incredible 4th quarter performance from Anthony Edwards; Where does Anthony Edwards rank among the best players in the NBA; Charles Barkley is confused about the Wolves; Judd remembers the 1990-91 Timberwolves and more on Flagrant Howls with Judd and Declan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 19, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige rejoice… THE TIMBERWOLVES DID NOT lose to the Detroit Pistons! Kyle offers up an impromptu pie chart of praise. The Wolves continue to beat below .500 teams. The boys go inside Chris Finch’s head. Plus, your Wolf of the Week! Does anybody know what time it is in India? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 18, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige are back talking Minnesota Timberwolves! What a win and message sent by beating the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday evening at Target Center. The Wolves are showing their lineup can compete with “small ball”. Should the Wolves be interested in Golden State’s, Chris Paul? Plus, Phil and Kyle take you inside the business of how we podcast at SKOR North. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 16, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige debate how we should feel after a Minnesota Timberwolves loss to the Boston Celtics. Let’s not forget, Anthony Edwards is still VERY young and learning. The boys discussed Chris Finch’s postgame comments about Ant. Will the Timberwolves play well when the schedule gets “softer”? PLUS, a very controversy filled Wolf of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 11, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA trade deadline is roughly one month away. Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige examine scenarios and possibilities for the Minnesota Timberwolves to improve their roster for a playoff push and run. Kyle says the Timberwolves SHOULD NOT and will not trade Jaden McDaniels. But what about Kyle Anderson and Shake Milton? Thanks to a fun listener comment, Phil builds a Timberwolves roster using ONLY Wolves draft picks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 09, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is graduating to a new level in terms of scoring and playmaking; The Wolves need a legit third scoring option; Kyle Anderson has regressed offensively; Jaden McDaniels has also struggled but what’s the fix? Judd and Declan join Phil on Flagrant Howls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 08, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Minnesota Timberwolves have dropped back-to-back games and Charles Barkley is out on the team; Will the national media take them seriously; KAT’s comments about being bored; Expectations for the Wolves in the playoffs; Wolves all-time roster by players strictly drafted by Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 05, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige are back talking Minnesota Timberwolves! The pack finally has run into some adversity after their hot start. The trade deadline is in 5 weeks. Who can they acquire to help Anthony Edwards? Are we lowering the bar too much for the Wolves? Kyle is fine if the Timberwolves are not the #1 seed in the west. Plus, some of your comments from YouTube and the Wolf of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Description: Kyle Theige and Phil Mackey are back, and while they were gone, the Minnesota Timberwolves maintained sole possession of first place in the NBA Western Conference! A look at where things stand in the middle of this brutal 16-game stretch. Plus, how can the Wolves generate more offense when Anthony Edwards is off the court? Is Karl-Anthony Towns the most volatile player in the NBA? Is the old Jordan McLaughlin back? An ode to the 2008-2009 Timberwolves. And Kyle's Question of the Wee...
Jan 02, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Enjoy this classic Timberwolves flashback! The day after the Minnesota Timberwolves landed the No. 1 pick in the 2015 NBA Draft Lottery, Flip Saunders called into the Mackey & Judd radio show on 1500 ESPN! This is the No. 1 pick that eventually landed Karl-Anthony Towns in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 25, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are we ready for a deep NBA playoff run by the Minnesota Timberwolves? Also, Phil's Wolves Takes include an interesting D'Angelo Russell quote, Mike Conley praise, the latest on how well the Karl-Anthony Towns + Rudy Gobert pairing is working out, and Anthony Edwards the playmaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 22, 2023•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey “HATES” watching the Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid play basketball and Kyle Theige blows the whistle on NBA officiating in the newest Flagrant Howls. Phil makes the case that this is the best version of Karl-Anthony Towns EVER! How about this for a change? The Timberwolves are only losing to good teams! Plus, Wolf of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Another Minnesota Timberwolves game and another win! This time over the loaded Miami Heat. Phil Mackey, Kyle Theige, and special guest Craig Kilborn break down the Wolves latest triumph. Kilborn says, “If the Wolves are going to win a championship, WIN IT NOW!” Plus, MORE Timberwolves stat porn from Phil, Kyle, and Craig! The boys also discuss GREAT regular season wins in Wolves history. Oh, and some Minnesota Vikings talk too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 18, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil and Judd react to a HUGE win by the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Dallas Mavericks last night! Phil's Wolves Takes include thoughts on Wolves Culture, Anthony Edwards' evolution as an all-around player, Naz Reid being... Naz Reid, and Tim Connelly as a brilliant front office architect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 15, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige dive deep into the Golden State Warriors and Draymond Green. Did the Minnesota Timberwolves effectively end the Warriors dynasty? Did D’ Angelo Russell in a roundabout way help the Minnesota Timberwolves rebuild? And… It is officially trade season in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 14, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige break down the very first game of the Minnesota Timberwolves tough schedule stretch after a loss to New Orleans. Kyle wants to see how the Timberwolves respond to some adversity. Do the Wolves need more Guards? is Rudy Gobert a MVP candidate? Plus, the boys look ahead to Thursday’s matchup with the Dallas Mavericks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2023•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert deserves MVP votes this season; Tim Connelly’s perception has completely flipped; Celebration police need to do a full stop; Wolves schedule starting to get tougher and the Wolves are being disrespected by national TV! Judd and Declan join Mackey on Flagrant Howls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 11, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Minnesota Timberwolves feedback on Rudy Gobert trade looking like a win for the Wolves; Minnesota on national TV; What will Gobert do in the playoffs; Fixing the in-season tournament and more on Flagrant Howls with Judd and Declan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 08, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves historic start to the season and what it might mean for a potential NBA championship run. Rudy Gobert continues to play the best basketball of his life. Why do the Timberwolves still lack national TV games and coverage? Plus, the Wolves are about to enter a brutal stretch of games. How will they respond? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 07, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Minnesota Timberwolves defense is the No. 1 unit in the NBA and history says that’s good indicator of making a deep playoff run; The vibes are much different with this year’s Wolves under Rudy Gobert; The NBA in-season tournament was brilliant and more on Flagrant Howls with Judd and Declan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 05, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey & Kyle Theige explain why the Minnesota Timberwolves size is a BIG reason for their early season success. How much is defensive rating a predictor of success when it comes to winning at a high level? Kyle believes Rudy Gobert is playing the best basketball of his career. PLUS, should the Wolves try to land Tyus Jones again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 04, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige explain why Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley Jr. lead the Timberwolves ”winning” DNA. Buckle up for a Mike Conley appreciation podcast! Phil still suffers from Wolves PTSD and Kyle got hit by a car while running??? What?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 30, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast