<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Nordic Wolf Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Your place for local Minnesota Sports coverage! A open forum of Vikings, Timberwolves, Sports Betting and all things sports! </p>]]></description><link>https://mnnordicwolf.substack.com/publish/home</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:37:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/zE1tq0pG.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Eric Derus]]></author><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:08:58 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Eric Derus]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Basketball]]></category><category><![CDATA[Football]]></category><itunes:author>Eric Derus</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Your place for local Minnesota Sports coverage! A open forum of Vikings, Timberwolves, Sports Betting and all things sports! &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Eric Derus</itunes:name><itunes:email>ericcderus@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Sports"><itunes:category text="Basketball"/><itunes:category text="Football"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/logos/e116904f-c1b4-4a9e-b768-c4acfefa2775.jpeg"/><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron & LaMelo?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week we discuss the Lamelo Ball trade and what it means for the upcoming season on the Wolves! We also briefly discuss the LeBron James rumor. Following Wolves news, we do a review of the whole NBA moves, including trades and key free agent moves</p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a3b570ee-72c4-414f-a40a-8cd656191e02</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Derus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:44:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7f1f74e2a047ea63713f0b5a519dbf120f29168bf3d8bb941ea623fdabc7606e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhM2I1NzBlZS03MmM0LTQxNGYtYTQwYS04Y2Q2NTYxOTFlMDIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5NDRkNGU1OC05N2JiLTRlZGQtOTFkYy0xZThhNWQyMjYxYjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWQwMGM4MmJiNDBlZDcwMmI3MTEwOTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0ZDkwYTE0MWQzMTA1YzQwNWNiOGRlL2VyaWNzLXN0dWRpby1UNGxmaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctOF9fMS00OS01My5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="112555720" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/episodes/a3b570ee-72c4-414f-a40a-8cd656191e02/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This week we discuss the Lamelo Ball trade and what it means for the upcoming season on the Wolves! We also briefly discuss the LeBron James rumor. Following Wolves news, we do a review of the whole NBA moves, including trades and key free agent moves&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:58:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/logos/e116904f-c1b4-4a9e-b768-c4acfefa2775.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:title>LeBron &amp; LaMelo?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Baseball Betting System]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this week's episode, I talk briefly about the conclusion to the NBA Finals and what it means for the Minnesota Timberwolves.</p><p></p><p>Follow up with my baseball betting system and how it works, and the results to back it up.</p><p></p><p>Finally I touch on the Vikings OTA's and my thoughts on the QB Battle</p><p></p><p>If you want to follow my system I recomend using BettorEdge. You can use the link before with my promo code below.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://share.mybe.app/id/L8890716" target="_blank">https://share.mybe.app/id/L8890716</a></p><p>Message me if you would like help on tailing my picks.</p><p></p><p>Follow my Substack</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://substack.com/@mnnordicwolf?utm_source=user-menu" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@mnnordicwolf?utm_source=user-menu</a></p><p></p><p>Follow my Facebook</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589113505293" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589113505293</a></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7c9759ca-f8ad-4854-bd3a-586db478a7c8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Derus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:20:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bf0007334d805ae6c3b432f3c259a472df523633e3b0063aa353da03ac24f353/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3Yzk3NTljYS1mOGFkLTQ4NTQtYmQzYS01ODZkYjQ3OGE3YzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5NDRkNGU1OC05N2JiLTRlZGQtOTFkYy0xZThhNWQyMjYxYjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWQwMGM4MmJiNDBlZDcwMmI3MTEwOTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEyZWVkZmRlNjRkZmIzNTFlYWY2MWUxL2VyaWNzLXN0dWRpby1UNGxmaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtMTRfXzIwLTctNTYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="38636295" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/episodes/7c9759ca-f8ad-4854-bd3a-586db478a7c8/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this week&apos;s episode, I talk briefly about the conclusion to the NBA Finals and what it means for the Minnesota Timberwolves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow up with my baseball betting system and how it works, and the results to back it up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finally I touch on the Vikings OTA&apos;s and my thoughts on the QB Battle&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to follow my system I recomend using BettorEdge. You can use the link before with my promo code below.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://share.mybe.app/id/L8890716&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://share.mybe.app/id/L8890716&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Message me if you would like help on tailing my picks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow my Substack&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://substack.com/@mnnordicwolf?utm_source=user-menu&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://substack.com/@mnnordicwolf?utm_source=user-menu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow my Facebook&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589113505293&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589113505293&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:20:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/logos/e116904f-c1b4-4a9e-b768-c4acfefa2775.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>My Baseball Betting System</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolves Trade Targets]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers a detailed analysis of the NBA playoffs, including the Spurs Thunder Game Seven and its impact on the series. It also delves into trade opportunities, player evaluations, and potential roster changes. Additionally, the discussion explores team depth, future prospects, and the impact of potential trades on the team's performance. The conversation delves into the impact of new NBA draft lottery rules, the challenges of tanking, and the evaluation of potential trades and player acquisitions. It also explores trade scenarios, player value, and the assessment of low-value player acquisitions. The discussion covers the incentivization of teams to raise their floor in the regular season and the assessment of player performance and potential trades.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://substack.com/@mnnordicwolf" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@mnnordicwolf</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589113505293" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589113505293</a></p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">573699bc-20f6-4d07-8851-efc62242ccdf</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Derus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:19:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/67fb9ad52c857d768fdcb340000102de2514279931da7be2f4aca684db60928b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NzM2OTliYy0yMGY2LTRkMDctODg1MS1lZmM2MjI0MmNjZGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5NDRkNGU1OC05N2JiLTRlZGQtOTFkYy0xZThhNWQyMjYxYjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWQwMGM4MmJiNDBlZDcwMmI3MTEwOTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExZjdkMzYzMjU1ZDE1MDI5NmY4MWQwL2VyaWNzLXN0dWRpby1UNGxmaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtM19fMy0yLTQ2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="94848461" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/episodes/573699bc-20f6-4d07-8851-efc62242ccdf/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers a detailed analysis of the NBA playoffs, including the Spurs Thunder Game Seven and its impact on the series. It also delves into trade opportunities, player evaluations, and potential roster changes. Additionally, the discussion explores team depth, future prospects, and the impact of potential trades on the team&apos;s performance. The conversation delves into the impact of new NBA draft lottery rules, the challenges of tanking, and the evaluation of potential trades and player acquisitions. It also explores trade scenarios, player value, and the assessment of low-value player acquisitions. The discussion covers the incentivization of teams to raise their floor in the regular season and the assessment of player performance and potential trades.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://substack.com/@mnnordicwolf&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://substack.com/@mnnordicwolf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589113505293&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589113505293&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:49:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/logos/e116904f-c1b4-4a9e-b768-c4acfefa2775.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Wolves Trade Targets</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolves Offseason Begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers an in-depth analysis of the Timberwolves off-season. <br />We delve into roster and trade scenarios, along with free agency wish list and their potential for the upcoming season.</p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5cd4c2d0-8cb6-4376-85c9-e801441c669a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Derus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:06:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b02d4833ffb404d1ad1b595c0bc5152f4bc686c5acf68ea12bcdce416034ec94/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1Y2Q0YzJkMC04Y2I2LTQzNzYtODVjOS1lODAxNDQxYzY2OWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5NDRkNGU1OC05N2JiLTRlZGQtOTFkYy0xZThhNWQyMjYxYjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWQwMGM4MmJiNDBlZDcwMmI3MTEwOTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwYTFlMzBhZDQ2NTgyOWUwMWFmOGYzL2VyaWNzLXN0dWRpby1UNGxmaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtMTdfXzIxLTU5LTQzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="66560148" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/episodes/5cd4c2d0-8cb6-4376-85c9-e801441c669a/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers an in-depth analysis of the Timberwolves off-season. &lt;br /&gt;We delve into roster and trade scenarios, along with free agency wish list and their potential for the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:40</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/logos/e116904f-c1b4-4a9e-b768-c4acfefa2775.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Wolves Offseason Begins</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Must Win Mothers Day Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Nordic Wolf Podcast discusses the Timberwolves' performance in the series against the Spurs, focusing on game four and the individual player performances. The host provides insights on the team's strategy, player expectations, and the challenges they face in the series.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Game Four Win Strategy</li><li>Player Performance Expectations</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Game Four Preview</li><li>08:47 Series Predictions and Future Outlook</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">dcaaeb56-4bec-4a0f-ac3b-ba64f3543445</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Derus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 15:45:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4f8f14fd45f77c81b7f7b9eca6ebf2f13abdef902c96726946d5ee3c1c74d587/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkY2FhZWI1Ni00YmVjLTRhMGYtYWMzYi1iYTY0ZjM1NDM0NDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5NDRkNGU1OC05N2JiLTRlZGQtOTFkYy0xZThhNWQyMjYxYjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWQwMGM4MmJiNDBlZDcwMmI3MTEwOTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwMGE3NWViOWY2NzFiMWM5NWJmN2E4L2VyaWNzLXN0dWRpby1UNGxmaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtMTBfXzE3LTQyLTIyLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="48679018" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/episodes/dcaaeb56-4bec-4a0f-ac3b-ba64f3543445/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Nordic Wolf Podcast discusses the Timberwolves&apos; performance in the series against the Spurs, focusing on game four and the individual player performances. The host provides insights on the team&apos;s strategy, player expectations, and the challenges they face in the series.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Game Four Win Strategy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Player Performance Expectations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Game Four Preview&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:47 Series Predictions and Future Outlook&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:25:21</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/logos/e116904f-c1b4-4a9e-b768-c4acfefa2775.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Must Win Mothers Day Game</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolves vs Spurs Preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><p>We start with an analysis of the Timberwolves' victory over the Denver Nuggets and their defensive strategy. The host then previews the upcoming series against the San Antonio Spurs, delving into the Victor Wembenyama dilemma and his defensive versatility. The episode concludes with an assessment of the series against the San Antonio Spurs, predictions, and a review of other Western Conference series.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Timberwolves' victory over the Denver Nuggets</li><li>Analysis of the upcoming series against the San Antonio Spurs</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Recap of Previous Game</li><li>08:07 The Victor Wemby Dilemma and Defensive Versatility</li><li>14:49 Assessment of the Series Against the San Antonio Spurs and Predictions</li><li>23:10 Review of Other Western Conference Series and Predictions</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c2afd584-739a-420e-b9d1-b2fbc5233c90</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Derus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:04:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0c15ea7ab574fff8cb23997ab16b03f5ef33b053b01977401e7daced95a89f50/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjMmFmZDU4NC03MzlhLTQyMGUtYjlkMS1iMmZiYzUyMzNjOTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5NDRkNGU1OC05N2JiLTRlZGQtOTFkYy0xZThhNWQyMjYxYjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWQwMGM4MmJiNDBlZDcwMmI3MTEwOTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmN2QxZjdkZjMzMWE1ZjYyODljNDUwL2VyaWNzLXN0dWRpby1UNGxmaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtNF9fMC01My00My5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="59443139" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/episodes/c2afd584-739a-420e-b9d1-b2fbc5233c90/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We start with an analysis of the Timberwolves&apos; victory over the Denver Nuggets and their defensive strategy. The host then previews the upcoming series against the San Antonio Spurs, delving into the Victor Wembenyama dilemma and his defensive versatility. The episode concludes with an assessment of the series against the San Antonio Spurs, predictions, and a review of other Western Conference series.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Timberwolves&apos; victory over the Denver Nuggets&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Analysis of the upcoming series against the San Antonio Spurs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction and Recap of Previous Game&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:07 The Victor Wemby Dilemma and Defensive Versatility&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;14:49 Assessment of the Series Against the San Antonio Spurs and Predictions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;23:10 Review of Other Western Conference Series and Predictions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:30:58</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/logos/e116904f-c1b4-4a9e-b768-c4acfefa2775.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Wolves vs Spurs Preview</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[ A depressing win]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers post-game analysis and reactions, assessment of the Wolves' playoff chances, playoff series predictions, NBA playoff analysis, team performance and player evaluation, and assessment of opponent's performance and team strategy. The discussion delves into controversial statements, player injuries, coaching strategies, and player performance impact. The conversation delves into NBA playoff analysis, team matchups, player performances, and predictions for the playoffs and finals. It covers the Lakers vs. OKC, OKC's defensive dominance, Cavs vs. Raptors, Knicks vs. Hawks, 76ers vs. Celtics, Paul George's impact, Magic vs. Pistons, Cade Cunningham's performance, Wolves vs. Nuggets prediction, and NBA finals prediction.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Controversial statements by Adelman sparked debate</li><li>Assessment of player injuries and impact on team strategy</li><li>Evaluation of playoff series and team performance Insightful NBA playoff analysis</li><li>Player performance evaluation and predictions</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Post-Game Analysis and Reactions</li><li>06:03 Playoff Series Predictions and Player Performance</li><li>11:58 Team Performance and Player Evaluation</li><li>17:55 NBA Playoff Analysis</li><li>23:22 OKC's Defensive Dominance</li><li>29:39 Knicks vs. Hawks</li><li>36:25 Magic vs. Pistons</li><li>42:33 Wolves vs. Nuggets Prediction</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d7d3521a-f6c7-41f2-9264-9ece304cea73</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Derus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:24:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c818f718e8efd12c5f6d1824e8feeea52404551ac2686eca790d3b3bf87da183/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkN2QzNTIxYS1mNmM3LTQxZjItOTI2NC05ZWNlMzA0Y2VhNzMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5NDRkNGU1OC05N2JiLTRlZGQtOTFkYy0xZThhNWQyMjYxYjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWQwMGM4MmJiNDBlZDcwMmI3MTEwOTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllZTZkYWJmZjU5MzgwZGZiNzBkMTdlL2VyaWNzLXN0dWRpby1UNGxmaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMjZfXzIxLTU1LTIyLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="116800513" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/episodes/d7d3521a-f6c7-41f2-9264-9ece304cea73/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers post-game analysis and reactions, assessment of the Wolves&apos; playoff chances, playoff series predictions, NBA playoff analysis, team performance and player evaluation, and assessment of opponent&apos;s performance and team strategy. The discussion delves into controversial statements, player injuries, coaching strategies, and player performance impact. The conversation delves into NBA playoff analysis, team matchups, player performances, and predictions for the playoffs and finals. It covers the Lakers vs. OKC, OKC&apos;s defensive dominance, Cavs vs. Raptors, Knicks vs. Hawks, 76ers vs. Celtics, Paul George&apos;s impact, Magic vs. Pistons, Cade Cunningham&apos;s performance, Wolves vs. Nuggets prediction, and NBA finals prediction.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Controversial statements by Adelman sparked debate&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assessment of player injuries and impact on team strategy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Evaluation of playoff series and team performance Insightful NBA playoff analysis&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Player performance evaluation and predictions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Post-Game Analysis and Reactions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:03 Playoff Series Predictions and Player Performance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:58 Team Performance and Player Evaluation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;17:55 NBA Playoff Analysis&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;23:22 OKC&apos;s Defensive Dominance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;29:39 Knicks vs. Hawks&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;36:25 Magic vs. Pistons&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;42:33 Wolves vs. Nuggets Prediction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:00:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/logos/e116904f-c1b4-4a9e-b768-c4acfefa2775.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title> A depressing win</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[They actually flipped the Switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I give a detailed review of the Minnesota Timberwolves game, analyzing defensive strategy, player performance, and the impact of key players such as Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle. The podcast also highlights the contributions of bench players and sets expectations for game three.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Nordic Wolf podcast review</li><li>Minnesota Timberwolves game analysis</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Minnesota Timberwolves Game Analysis</li><li>11:08 Rudy Gobert's Impact and Defensive Play</li><li>18:21 Julius Randle's Performance and Impact</li><li>24:02 Bench Players' Contributions and Game Three Expectations</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b12b5c77-af1a-4b79-bc53-087bd9709387</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Derus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:57:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/af84c062af40464a2f909cb7c81ffb9e6082e572dc40bbc2997df0b395ab1ff9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiMTJiNWM3Ny1hZjFhLTRiNzktYmM1My0wODdiZDk3MDkzODciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5NDRkNGU1OC05N2JiLTRlZGQtOTFkYy0xZThhNWQyMjYxYjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWQwMGM4MmJiNDBlZDcwMmI3MTEwOTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllODFhZTYyZTQwZDkzZTFhNzYwNzQ5L2VyaWNzLXN0dWRpby1UNGxmaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMjJfXzItNDgtMzgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="37291093" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/episodes/b12b5c77-af1a-4b79-bc53-087bd9709387/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I give a detailed review of the Minnesota Timberwolves game, analyzing defensive strategy, player performance, and the impact of key players such as Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle. The podcast also highlights the contributions of bench players and sets expectations for game three.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Nordic Wolf podcast review&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Minnesota Timberwolves game analysis&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Minnesota Timberwolves Game Analysis&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:08 Rudy Gobert&apos;s Impact and Defensive Play&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;18:21 Julius Randle&apos;s Performance and Impact&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;24:02 Bench Players&apos; Contributions and Game Three Expectations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:25:54</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/logos/e116904f-c1b4-4a9e-b768-c4acfefa2775.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>They actually flipped the Switch</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did the Wolves flip the switch?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode discusses the disappointing performance of the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. It highlights the impact of injuries on the team's performance, defensive strategy and coaching decisions, an assessment of Anthony Edwards, and a recap of the NBA playoffs.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Disappointing performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves</li><li>Injuries impacting the team's performance</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Disappointing Game 1 Performance</li><li>08:01 Defensive Strategy and Coaching Decisions</li><li>17:01 Assessment of Anthony Edwards</li><li>23:26 NBA Playoffs Recap</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">202592b8-1757-474e-991e-58f493efc68e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Derus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:16:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/71390b0465e176878e035a0cc5a0b8406b30a5a967b5f4d006daf25bd97af026/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyMDI1OTJiOC0xNzU3LTQ3NGUtOTkxZS01OGY0OTNlZmM2OGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5NDRkNGU1OC05N2JiLTRlZGQtOTFkYy0xZThhNWQyMjYxYjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWQwMGM4MmJiNDBlZDcwMmI3MTEwOTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllNTdkYTRhYmQ4Y2FkMmYzZGQxOTAwL2VyaWNzLXN0dWRpby1UNGxmaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMjBfXzMtMTMtOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="37116177" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/episodes/202592b8-1757-474e-991e-58f493efc68e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode discusses the disappointing performance of the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. It highlights the impact of injuries on the team&apos;s performance, defensive strategy and coaching decisions, an assessment of Anthony Edwards, and a recap of the NBA playoffs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Disappointing performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Injuries impacting the team&apos;s performance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Disappointing Game 1 Performance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:01 Defensive Strategy and Coaching Decisions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;17:01 Assessment of Anthony Edwards&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;23:26 NBA Playoffs Recap&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:25:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/logos/e116904f-c1b4-4a9e-b768-c4acfefa2775.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Did the Wolves flip the switch?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 1: Wolves vs. Nuggets: A Playoff Battle Begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the Nordic Wolf podcast episode one. Eric and David breakdown Timberwolves vs. Nuggets round one, discuss playoff matchups across the NBA and dissect team strategies, injuries, and key X-factors. They cover how regular-season effort impacted playoff paths and make bold series predictions.</p><p>Tune in for fan perspectives on the Wolves' strengths, Denver's offensive firepower, and other Western/Eastern Conference first-round matchups, plus brief talk on sports betting and Minnesota sports culture.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a50fd423-49de-4ae1-9053-9021dcab6ab7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Derus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:11:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5c12a2b59c8ee77463f7fa1dc2b3901fd5b2deb91eaeaf6f44165ab57431cea3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhNTBmZDQyMy00OWRlLTRhZTEtOTA1My05MDIxZGNhYjZhYjciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5NDRkNGU1OC05N2JiLTRlZGQtOTFkYy0xZThhNWQyMjYxYjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWQwMGM4MmJiNDBlZDcwMmI3MTEwOTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMzgzYjNkNWJlN2E5NGY5YWZmODU5L2VyaWNzLXN0dWRpby1UNGxmaS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMThfXzE1LTE0LTI3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="63365477" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/episodes/a50fd423-49de-4ae1-9053-9021dcab6ab7/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to the Nordic Wolf podcast episode one. Eric and David breakdown Timberwolves vs. Nuggets round one, discuss playoff matchups across the NBA and dissect team strategies, injuries, and key X-factors. They cover how regular-season effort impacted playoff paths and make bold series predictions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in for fan perspectives on the Wolves&apos; strengths, Denver&apos;s offensive firepower, and other Western/Eastern Conference first-round matchups, plus brief talk on sports betting and Minnesota sports culture.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:44:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/944d4e58-97bb-4edd-91dc-1e8a5d2261b0/logos/e116904f-c1b4-4a9e-b768-c4acfefa2775.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 1: Wolves vs. Nuggets: A Playoff Battle Begins</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>