Phil Mackey
Verified- Co-Host, Mackey and Judd and Director of Digital Content Development, KSTP-AM (Minneapolis, MN)
- Host, Purple Daily | a Minnesota Vikings podcast
- Co-Host, The SKOR North Twins Show | a Minnesota Twins podcast
- Co-Host, Flagrant Howls | a Minnesota Timberwolves podcast
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a Minnesota Sports Podcast on SKOR North: Minnesota Vikings scoops Dalvin Tomlinson, Christian Darrisaw and more on Apple Podcasts
Minnesota Vikings scoops Dalvin Tomlinson, Cam Dantzler Christian Darrisaw and more; Minnesota Twins scoops on Joe Pohlad taking executive duties over for Jim Pohlad; Latest on Carlos Correa’s contract and Timberwolves scoops and more.
Did PJ Fleck and Jerry Kill squash their beef after Minnesota Gophers beat New Mexico State? - FEEDBACK FRIDAY
Mackey and Judd recap a dominant Gophers win over New Mexico State on this Feedback Friday, including the two handshakes between PJ Fleck and Jerry Kill! Plus, should the Gophers be held to a higher standard like the Minnesota Vikings are? Shows You Might Like
Why we LOVE the Rudy Gobert trade for Minnesota Timberwolves
Mackey and Judd have had 72 hours to digest the Rudy Gobert trade -- and they both LOVE it for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The boys take some time away from 4th of July festivities to go over all of the positives and potential concerns surrounding the trade. Shows You Might Like
MACKEY: Can Kevin O’Connell take Kirk Cousins’ game to a new level? – SKOR North
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Minneapolis, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. The Vikings defeated the Seahawks 30-17. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn) Phil Mackey is the director of content for SKOR North and host of Purple Daily and Mackey & Judd. Follow Mackey on Twitter (@PhilMackey).
SKOR North's Phil Mackey on the Minnesota Vikings, Gophers and Twins on Apple Podcasts
36 min Phil Mackey from SKOR North's, Purple Daily and Mackey & Judd, joined Ross to talk about the Minnesota Vikings surge towards the playoffs! The two also talked Minnesota Gophers and Badgers this weekend from Huntington Bank Stadium and the Minnesota Twins "hot stove". 36 min Top Podcasts In Sports
Mackey & Judd on SKOR North
Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast SKOR North | Hubbard Radio Judd's Hockey Show SKOR North | Hubbard Radio Reusse Unchained SKOR North | Hubbard Radio The Scoop w/ Doogie SKOR North | Hubbard Radio Sound of the Loons SKOR North | Hubbard Radio Loon Talk – a SKOR North Minnesota United podcast SKOR North | Hubbard Radio
Remembering the last Twins playoff win
Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad recap the last Twins playoff win in the 2004 Game 1 ALDS at Yankee Stadium; (11:00) Since then, the Twins are 0-16 in postseason play; (28:39) Michael Cuddyer joins to give his memories of the victory; (44:00) What was missing from the 2004 team that would've pushed them over the top; (50:00) What series against the Yankees did the Twins have the best shot at a series win?
The OFFICIAL 2021 Mr. Mankato odds heading into Minnesota Vikings training camp – SKOR North
The Mr. Mankato competition — founded by Mackey & Judd in 2014 — looks to celebrate and crown under-the-radar players at Minnesota Vikings training camp, and this year’s pool of eligible candidates is VERY strong. Maybe the strongest in recent history, with the arrival of third-round quarterback Kellen Mond.
Minnesota Vikings sign Patrick Peterson – SKOR North
Twins By Phil Mackey | March 17, 2021 Minnesota Vikings sign Patrick Peterson Share: Nov 15, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) celebrates in the second half against the Buffalo Bills at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings continue to bolster their defense during the first week of free agency.
PodcastOne: Wolves upset Michael Jordan's Bulls in 1997!
Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad rewind the Timberwolves' first win in franchise history over the Chicago Bulls in 1997; (05:00) How far would the Wolves have gone if Marbury didn't demand a trade the next season?
BONUS: RIP Road Warrior Animal... Mackey & Judd's interview with Joe Laurinaitis in 2018
Joe Laurinaitis -- AKA Road Warrior Animal -- passed away on Wednesday. Mackey & Judd had the chance to interview him and hear great stories on Super Bowl Radio Row in 2018.
CLASSIC: The first ever Reusse & Mackey Show from April 12, 2010
We dug deep into the archives and found the first ever Reusse & Mackey Show from April 12, 2010 on 1500 ESPN. This show took place on the plaza outside Target Field, which also opened on the same date! Guest: Frank Viola
Action Movie Rewind! An old classic… Death Wish!
Playing it smart: Josh Donaldson’s return to Twins’ lineup is a start, but finding a way to stay there is the key
Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster projection!
Mackey & Judd talk to ESPN.com’s Courtney Cronin about her Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster projection! Any surprises? Plus, Courtney offers thoughts on Kirk Cousins’ controversial COVID comments from earlier in the week.
Farewell Bert and Doogie on Twins trade deadline, new Wolves owner candidate and more!
Mackey & Judd pay homage to Bert Blyleven and unveil their Cliche Mount Rushmore top Minnesota sports analysts. And Doogie joins with inside information about local sports teams, including why the Twins didn’t make a trade, and who the latest Wolves ownership candidate is.
Write That Down, plus Mackey’s BOLD Twins prediction!
Mackey unleashes a wildly optimistic Twins prediction off the top of the show. And later, Mackey & Judd welcome two more guest listener predictors to make Write That Down predictions. Plus, Reusse’s Twins thoughts.
Kirk Cousins on COVID: “If I die, I die”; NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt joins to discuss his interview!
Mackey and Judd welcome NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt to the show to discuss the COVID-related comments Kirk Cousins made on his podcast — 10 Questions with Kyle Brandt! Kirk’s comments about COVID have blown up around the country, and Kyle provides important context behind them. Plus, would you give Dalvin Cook the same contract Joe Mixon just received?
BONUS: We hijack Ramie's radio show in Milwaukee
When the boys hear that Ramie Makhlouf was hosting a radio show in Milwaukee, Mackey & Judd decide to call into show and hijack his own show while he's live on the air!
The OFFICIAL 2020 Mr. Mankato odds are out! Highlighting under-the-radar Vikings players
Before handing the keys off to official Mr. Mankato Oddsmaker – Chris Long, from the 5 Eyewitness News sports department – I just want to set the scene for the 2020 Mr. Mankato competition. The Mackey & Judd Show created the Mr. Mankato Award back in 2014 as a way to highlight under-the-radar performers at Vikings training camp. And yes, we will continue to call it Mr. Mankato despite the fact that the Vikings have moved camp to their new, lavish practice facility in Eagan.
Can the White Sox dethrone the Twins? Or nah?
MLB.com’s Russell Dorsey joins Jake Depue to talk about the AL Central race, the White Sox’s young stars, and why a shortened season could benefit the Twins Other topics: –The logistical difficulties of starting the season during a pandemic –Is Chicago good enough to take out the Twins in the Central? –Why Luis Robert could be MLB’s next superstar
A note from Phil Mackey about the future of SKOR North
Phil Mackey is the content director and a host at SKOR North We learned today that there will be major changes made to SKOR North as we know it. We lost a lot of GREAT teammates. The decision was out of my/our control. COVID-19 had a major impact on our financial runway. For our guys who lost jobs today, I will go to bat for every one of them.
Immediate Reactions to the Vikings’ First Round of the NFL Draft
Mackey, Judd, and Coller take you from moments before the Vikings’ first selection in the first round through the end of the night, breaking down and analyzing how the Vikings did and what could be in store for day two of the NFL Draft
Quarantine Happy Hour! Watching the 1997 Timberwolves win over Michael Jordan’s Bulls
Mackey, Judd and Ramie watch the end of FSN’s airing of the 1997 Timberwolves win over Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls — the first trademark win of the Kevin Garnett and Stephon Marbury era!
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FROM THE SHOW Who are the Top 5 Vikings QB’s of All Time? Posted By: Jonathan Harrison | April 8, 2020 at 6:14 pm The boys are back for a show that fund it’s way off track at times as we discuss the Top 5 Vikings QB’s, Doogie joins for The Scoop, and we have our weekly Write That… Who is more to blame: KG or Glen Taylor?
Draft Sim! Matthew Coller simulates the Vikings draft
Matthew Coller simulates the Vikings draft as part of a live video stream on SKOR North Twitter, Facebook and Twitch! Join Coller every Saturday night for draft sims leading up to the NFL draft in late April!
Quarantine Happy Hour! WrestleMania recap with Mackey, Ramie, Declan and Jonathan
The boys recap a wild two-night WrestleMania — the first WrestleMania Ramie has watched since Hogan vs. The Rock in the early 2000’s!
Quarantine Happy Hour! Lindsay Whalen on best 90’s TV shows and more!
Mackey, Judd and Ramie are back with another Quarantine Happy Hour video stream (available on SKOR North Twitter, Facebook and Twitch!). Lindsay Whalen joins the show to talk about Quarantine Life, the best 90’s TV shows and more!
Quarantine Happy Hour! Mackey, Judd and Ramie invite a random listener to join the show!
Mackey, Judd and Ramie are back for a Quarantine Happy Hour video stream on SKOR North Twitter, Facebook and Twitch! This time, they invite a random listener, Soren, to the show to talk about what they’ve all learned during this quarantine period!
MJR Quarantine Happy Hour! Judd taking Vikings heat, Ramie cooks biscuits and more
Mackey, Judd and Ramie fire up a Quarantine Happy Hour video stream! Audio and video versions posted below.
Twins president Dave St. Peter joins, plus local hoops notes (ep. 290)
Doogie is back with another episode of The Scoop! Twins president Dave St. Peter joins to talk about how the Twins are navigating coronavirus. Plus, local hoops notes, Zeke and Maya Nnaji, and Hopkins girls coach Brian Cosgriff.
The latest on COVID-19’s impact on Minnesota sports
COVID-19’s impact on the sports world has escalated quickly over the past 48 hours, with the NBA suspending its season and other leagues likely to follow. Below is a quick-hitting list of how COVID-19 has impacted Minnesota-related sporting events to this point: * MLS has suspended its season, according to Sports Illustrated. Minnesota United FC was scheduled to hold its home opener on Sunday at Allianz Field.
David Feherty said WHAT about Patrick Reed?!
Brad and David recap the last two exciting weeks on the PGA Tour, including David Feherty’s incredibly critical comments on Patrick Reed! Plus, Minnesota courses that are closing in 2020.
Stories, golf villains and more with Jeff Munneke and Phil Mackey - from the Golf Show
Brad and David are joined at the Choice Bank Minnesota Golf Show by SKOR North’s Phil Mackey and Timberwolves VP of Fan Experience Jeff Munneke for a fun discussion about golf villains, all-time wish-list foursomes, stories and more! Plus, Tom Ryan from the Minnesota Golf Association and updates + discussions about Cragun’s, Breezy Point, Giant’s Ridge, The Wilderness at Fortune Bay and Pella Windows!
The latest on 3M Open and more from the Choice Bank Minnesota Golf Show!
Brad and David are at the Choice Bank Minnesota Golf Show, where they get the latest on the upcoming 3M Open! The boys also talk to LPGA pro Kim Kaufman and much more!
Straight Cash Homie
Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Tom Pelissero do a deep dive into the 2004 Minnesota Vikings! From Daunte Culpepper’s near-MVP season to the Randy Moss – Joe Buck “mooning” incident, this was one of the more entertaining seasons in Vikings franchise history. Is Daunte’s 2004 season the most underrated great QB season in NFL history? Was Mike Tice a good NFL head coach? If Randy Moss was able to stay focused on football and football alone, would he currently be regarded as the greatest WR of all-time?
Happy Birthday, Happy Gilmore! Plus Tiger finishes last at Genesis
Brad Cole and David Branstad dive into Tiger Woods’ last-place finish at Genesis over the weekend, another 30 for 30 golf idea, the 24th anniversary of Happy Gilmore, and Tim Herron making his Champion’s Tour debut! Please give 10,000 Swings a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify, as it helps spread the word about this show!
Cole Aldrich on KAT, unwritten rules in NBA and more! (ep. 282)
Former Wolves big man Cole Aldrich joins Doogie to discuss Karl-Anthony Towns, unwritten rules in the NBA, D’Angelo Russell, Jimmy Butler and his 2007 McDonald’s All American Game experience!
The Herschel Walker Trade
Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Manny Hill dissect perhaps the most prominent trade in NFL history -- a trade on Oct. 12, 1989 that sent Herschel Walker from the Dallas Cowboys to the Minnesota Vikings for what wound up being a HAUL of top draft picks. What impact did this trade have on the Vikings? On the NFL? And what would have happened if the Vikings held onto those draft picks? If you enjoy Minnesota Sports Rewind, please give us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!
Grading the Twins’ offseason
The offseason officially ended today as Twins pitchers and catchers reported to spring training in Fort Myers. After a relatively slow start, it ended up being the most eventful offseason in years for Minnesota. The Josh Donaldson signing and Kenta Maeda trade were both filled with plenty of drama. Conflicting reports seemed to surface daily, and in both cases, the Twins appeared to be out shortly before sealing the deal.
Pebble Beach review, Tiger Hood and Minnesota happenings!
Brad Cole and David Branstad throw a fun Minnesota golf 30 for 30 idea on the pile, review an entertaining weekend at Pebble Beach, the wildly entertaining Tiger Hood, the upcoming Minnesota Golf Show, and much more on this episode of 10,000 Swings!
Glen Taylor reacts to Wolves acquiring D’Angelo Russell (ep. 280)
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor joined Doogie immediately after the NBA trade deadline to give his thoughts on the Wolves acquiring D’Angelo Russell for Andrew Wiggins and draft picks.
The Herschel Walker Trade
Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Manny Hill dissect perhaps the most prominent trade in NFL history — a trade on Oct. 12, 1989 that sent Herschel Walker from the Dallas Cowboys to the Minnesota Vikings for what wound up being a HAUL of top draft picks. What impact did this trade have on the Vikings? On the NFL? And what would have happened if the Vikings held onto those draft picks? If you enjoy Minnesota Sports Rewind, please give us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify!
Emergency Pod! Bobby Marks on a blockbuster Timberwolves trade (ep. 279)
Doogie and ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks break down the massive, four-team trade that shook up the Timberwolves roster last night and sent Robert Covington to Houston. Which new players have the best chance to stick long-term? And does this trade set up an eventual D’Angelo Russell splash?
Off the Record: Coller and former WNBA Champion Devereaux Peters
Matthew Coller and former WNBA Champion for the Minnesota Lynx Devereaux Peters talk about the new game-changing Collective Bargaining Agreement in the WNBA. They also discuss how the league can reach the next level and Maya Moore’s decision to sit out another season.
Off the Record: Coller and Depue on MLB removing minor league teams
Matthew Coller connects with SKOR North Twins prospects writer Jake Depue to discuss Major League Baseball’s plan to reduce the number of minor league teams and how teams go about evaluating prospects. What could some of the effects be of MLB removing minor league teams? How do franchises view character? How much do statistics play a role in evaluation?
A Waste Management party! And hypothetical golf 30 For 30s
Brad Cole and David Branstad recap a wild and fun weekend at the Waste Management Open in Phoenix and throw out their favorite hypothetical golf-related “30 For 30” episodes! Plus, celebrating Jack Nicklaus’ birthday and more!
[YouTube] How Vikings can build around Kirk Cousins
Matthew Coller, Courtney Cronin and Alex Boone wonder if Kirk Cousins is extended, how can the Vikings build around him with limited salary cap. VIDEO SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more Vikings content every day of the week. You can also subscribe to the Purple Daily podcast on Apple or Spotify. Click here to download the SKOR North app from the Apple app store or Google Play store.
The impact of Kobe’s death
Brad and David react to the tragic death of Kobe Bryant over the weekend. They also dive into what happened at the Farmer’s Insurance Open, various happenings around the Minnesota golf scene, and much more!
Off the Record: Inside the impact of cheating scandals on baseball and the Hall of Fame with Matthew Kory
Matthew Coller and baseball writer Matthew Kory dive into how baseball cheating scandals impact baseball, the Hall of Fame and how fans and media view star players. Off the Record is a new podcast series, hosted by Purple Daily’s Matthew Coller, which you can find sprinkled throughout SKOR North podcast feeds – like The SKOR North Twins Show, Judd’s Hockey Show and Raised by Wolves!
Was there much else the Vikings could’ve done against the 49ers?
*Could the Vikings have done anything else against the 49ers on Saturday? Ramie Makhlouf & Phil Mackey spend the first hour of SKOR North Live discussing what they learned from the Vikings’ season-ending loss, and speculate on what could be next for Kirk Cousins and Mike Zimmer. *Matthew Coller joins for the 2nd hour: Was there anything else the Vikings could’ve done against San Francisco? Later, what do we make of the departures of several Vikings assistants? Coller and Ramie discuss.
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