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Coach Frank and YesTrees! Lance are back at it again. In this second episode of the Minnesota Timberwolves 2025 preseason Coach Frank and Lance discuss the preseason games vs the Pacers and Knicks. Themes that come up are Timberwolves' old habits, playing faster (or not), the turnover bug, and how Coach Frank feels the Wolves can overcome their shortcomings to get to the next level. Sprinkled in is a little Rob, TJ, and Jaylen talk and the episode ends with a warning to Coach Finch. Tune in and listen to Minnesota Timberwolves analysis from a former college player and coach's perspective.

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The Coach & The Culture returns!!! Now award winning (MHSBCA Boys Basketball Assistant Coach of the Year 2024-2025) and Yes!Trees owner and former collegiate Basketball player Lance Gardner are back with our first podcast episode since last January. The father and son duo catch up on all the Timberwolves progress- beginning with a recap of last season and quickly moving the conversation into the season to come. They break down some media day nuggets, some comments by Coach Finch that raise Coach Frank's brow during his Minnpost interview with Britt Robson, and return to a familiar theme- it comes down to Ant and Jaden. Take a listen as The Culture & The Culture podcast is back and ready to break down another Timberwolves season as seen through the lens of a coach and former college hooper.

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Much more is expected! Coach Frank & Lance are back again to talk Timberwolves hoops on The Coach & The Culture podcast. The latest episode, recorded on Sunday Dec 1, 2024 finds the father and son hoops duo discussing the hometown team closing out November by losing 4 straight before a 1 point win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Coach Frank and Lance talk about the recurring theme in each of those loses and agree this may just be the Ant, Jaden, Julius, Rudy experience. However, while Lance is doom and gloom on the Wolves right now, Coach Frank points to some reasons for optimism and why the defense and mentality in the win over the Clippers might be a positive omen for things to come.Give us a listen and let us know what you think of our assessment.

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Coach Frank and Lance are back to discuss the 2-2 week that was for our Minnesota Timberwolves. After back to back losses vs the suddenly pesky Trailblazers the Wolves right the ship a little with wins against the short handed Kings and the even shorter handed Phoenix Suns. The Wolves season long bugaboo of turnovers and lackluster energy did them in during their first in-season tournament game in Portland. Coach Frank has plenty to say about that. Then Lance chimes in with another Wolves nemesis, blowing big leads, as he tells us why the Sacramento win wasn't as impressive as it should have been on the surface. We complete the episode with some Jaden, Mike, and Donte talk as well as the return of our "Concerning trends and hope it never ends" segment.

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Consistency is a beautiful thing! The latest episode (our 3rd Tuesday release in a row) of The Coach & The Culture Timberwolves centric podcast has Coach Frank and Yes!Trees Lance discussing the 3-1 week that was for our MN Timberwolves. The duo recap wins over Charlotte, Chicago and Portland with some spotlight conversation on electric performances by Ant and steady work by Julius and Rudy. Then the conversation gets to the Miami game and all the ugly inconsistencies that haunt the Wolves resurfaced in the disappointing loss. Intensity, turnovers, execution and decision making- in short, maturity- always seem to be the theme when the Wolves lose. The defense is, mostly, improving however and just in time because tougher opponents are on the horizon after a back to back with the in Rip City. Give us a listen and enjoy Timberwolves analysis and discussion like only a coach and his player son can give.

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Oh boy! On this latest episode of the Coach and the Culture podcast, recorded Nov 4 (before the Wolves v Hornets) Coach Frank and Lance break down last weeks 1-2 record and overall 3-3 record with the most Coach and Culture rant ever. Trigger warning: If you believe Ant is untouchable for criticism you may want to find your zen place before listening to this episode. This week's talk centers around the Wolves inability to consistently play clean basketball. A volatility led by Ant's lack of culture setting when it comes to doing the "winning things" and Jaden's struggles on offense marooning his defense. On the positive side, the duo talk about how good NAW has been, how steady Randall has been, and the reality that this team is so talented it can sleepwalk to a.500 record- which they've basically done in these first 6 games. This conversation is animated, passionate and informative for any listener interested in how Coach's set the ground rules but players, specifically elite players, lead the "culture" of a team.

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The Coach and The Culture podcast is back for week one of the season. Coach Frank and Lance talk Timberwolves hoops father and son style. In our latest episode we talk about the season's first 3 games. The team is still trying to find its groove on both ends of the court and in true midseason form, the conversation is heavy on "the kids" (Ant and Jaden). Julius Randle is doing Julius Randle things after a passive season debut and Rudy is doing Rudy things- continuing to be the reliable anchor on defense. Coach Frank and Lance talk about these topics and more on the latest episode of The Coach and The Culture podcast. Enjoy our Timberwolves talk and feel free to share your thoughts.

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KAT's in the Big Apple and Donte and Julius are in the Minneapple. The preseason is here and the regular season is near. The Lynx are in the WNBA Finals with an Empire State sized challenge. The Kids, Ant and Jaden are out of runway to take-off into basketball maturity and there's a new kid on the 1st avenue block. The Coach & The Culture father and son team is back to talk about it all. Listen in on the conversation as we give our unique coach and player insight on the MN professional hoops teams we love.

0:00-38:00 - Trade talk and why Coach Frank feels Wolves fans have Randle all wrong

38:00-46:37- Lynx vs Liberty thoughts and a salute to the coaching job of Cheryl Reeves

47:40-58:05- Lance shares his thoughts os the performances of Rob Dillingham thus far and Coach Frank chimes in

58:06--1:17.35- Takes on the pre-season overall with emphasis on the maturation and the habits and patterns of Ant and Jaden

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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

Recorded Sunday January 21 the latest episode of “The Coach & The Culture” podcast featured Coach Frank breaking down the 3–1 Timberwolves week that was. Coach Frank explains why he feels the near meltdown against the Clippers and the lackluster back to back wins against Detroit and Memphis served as foreshadowing of the Oklahoma City loss. Coach Frank gives an honest assessment on Ant vs Shai and Devin Booker in the Western Conference battle for young guard supremacy. Coach Frank then goes on a strong defense of Coach Finch. He talks about the players role in their struggles and why Coach Finch is actually putting them in position to succeed night in and night out. But the players are creating their own demise with turnovers and lack of urgency. The episode concludes with a preview of the week to come and a mention of the biggest “concerning trend”: Turnovers! Please give us a listen and offer your feedback at: @coachculture22 on ‘X’ @coachculturempls on Insta The Coach & The Culture on Facebook

Recorded Sunday January 14th, the latest episode of The Coach & The Culture Timberwolves focused podcast finds Coach Frank and Lance discussing the end of the “rugged 16”. The stretch where the Timberwolves played 16 straight against above .500 teams- 11 on the road. The duo discusses the bittersweet 9-7 record during those games, the ones that got away, and the challenges of closing games against some of the league’s best players. The episode ends with a preview of the Wolves first look at the new look LA Clippers and of course our “Concerning Trends and Hope it Never Ends” segment. Give The Coach & The Culture podcast a listen on Apple, Spotify, ITunes, Stitcher, Audible and more. Check out the video of today’s episode recorded live from The Dream Shop in MPLS on YouTube. The Coach & The Culture podcast “We know (Timberwolves) ball!”

Title: It’s Jaden! (For Better and for Worse) Also, Happy New Year! Recorded Jan 8 2024, the latest episode of The Coach & The Culture is the first of the new year and Coach Frank and Lance recap the last couple weeks. When we left our listening audience on Dec 26th the Jaden McDaniel vibe was high and the Wolves were rolling through their 16 game stretch vs above .500 teams. In this latest episode Coach Frank and Lance discuss the Timberwolves limping to the finish line if the stretch and Jaden McDaniels vibes couldn’t be lower. What does Jaden need to do to help this team achieve its potential and is 8-8 still an acceptable outcome after such a hot start to the “daunting 16” Listen to Coach Frank and Lance break it down on The Coach & The Culture podcast! Available on Apple, Spotify, Audible, iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher and more… Please send feedback, questions and comments to @coachculture22 on ‘X’ @coachculturempls on Instagram The Coach & The Culture on FB

Recorded Sunday Dec 24th, The Coach & The Culture podcast returns at Coach Frank and Lance recap the 3-1 week that was. The duo discusses the road wins against Miami and Sacramento that bookend a road loss at Philly and a home win over the King James-less Lakers. The defense and Mike Conley remain a recurring theme but the surge of Jaden MacDaniels on both sides of the ball- and mostly him being on the floor- has been a welcomed sight. Coach Frank finishes the episode with our weekly “Concerning Trends and Hope it Never Ends” segment and a brief mention of the gauntlet that lies ahead in the first 10 days of 2024.

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Recorded on Sunday Dec 17th. Coach Frank and Lance are back in The Dream Shop to discuss our first place Minnesota Timberwolves. On this week’s episode we discuss: -The Wolves 3 games this week (NO loss, wins at Dallas and home vs Indiana). -KAT’s dominance of late. -Injuries and how they have and haven’t affected the team. -Rick Carlisle’s comments via Jon Krawzinski from “The Athletic” - Responses to a couple listener requests from Twitter -The upcoming week - Our “Concerning Trends and Hope it Never Ends” segment Coach Frank and Lance end the show with a preview the upcoming week and we announce our new social media partnership with upgrades to come.

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Recorded Sunday, December 10, the latest episode of “The Coach & The Culture” podcast jumps in with their thoughts on Rudy Gobert’s dominance, highlighted by a couple of 20 rebound games, destructive, Defense, and high energy. The duo discusses what they believe is the difference between Rudy’s play this season and last season as a recap last weeks games again San Antonio and Memphis. After so brief shake, Milton talk, Lance shares his thoughts about Alex Rodriguez‘s impact on the players mindsets, and the culture the soon to be new owners are trying to build. The conversation, then moves to the upcoming 16 games stretch that Coach Frank and Lance have been discussing for the last two weeks- starting with the Pelicans Monday night. The episode is with a revisit of last week “concerning trends, and hope it never ends” segment.

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In the latest episode, recorded Sunday Dec 3rd, Coach Frank and Lance revisit some views expressed last spring and summer that foreshadowed this year’s Wolves being good, being defense minded, and needing to stay the continuity course. A little “tooting our own horn” shall we say. Then the duo gets serious and discuss the week that was for your MN Timberwolves. Troy Brown’s heroics against OKC, NAW’s big night against Utah, and the clutch that was Conley against the Hornets. After a little Edwards and MacDaniel return and upcoming schedule discussion, the show closes with our “concerning trends & hope it never ends” segment.

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Title: 1st and Finally (home) Defeated Recorded Sunday Nov 26th, Coach Frank And Lance talk about the Wolves weeks that was. Victories over New York, a no JoJo Philly squad and the injured and suspended Memphis Grizz cushion the blow of a first home loss against the Sacramento Kings. Within all the positives Coach Frank and Lance discuss at length how the Wolves being 4th from the bottom of the NBA in offensive rebounds allowed and turnovers per game is still a concerning trend for the hometown team. This in addition to Shake Milton’s struggles. On the positive, however, despite these issues they are still in 1st place, Troy Brown Jr is emerging, and Ant, KAT and Finch have been solving the riddles opponents have been throwing at them. The podcast ends with a dose of reality about the upcoming schedule and why the Wolves hot start will bear sweet fruit as a bitter 16 game stretch approaches. Listen in for these Wolves topics and more on The Coach and the Culture podcast. Available on Apple, Spotify, Audible. iTunes and more. Please send us your thoughts and feedback. @coachcrooner on ‘X’ @coachculturempls on IG The Coach and the Culture on FB

Recorded Sunday Nov 19, at The Dream Shop, Coach Frank and Lance Gardner review the Wolves 4 road games from the previous week. Beginning with a two game series in the Bay Area against Golden State the duo discuss how while the Wolves played two different Warriors teams, the energy needed to beat the Warriors twice was equally mentally and physically taxing in both. The duo then discuss how (and why) Chris Finch was clearly not allowing his obviously gassed group to make excuses on the second half of a back to back against a rested and ready Phoenix Suns squad. Coach Frank also explains why Devin Booker might just be Anthony Edwards kryptonite. Next, the discussion moves to the gutsy win against the New Orleans Pelicans and why that was the latest “most impressive” win of the season- as well as why winning against short handed or disadvantaged teams is so important this season. Last, Coach Frank and Lance revisit last episodes “concerning trends” and things they “hope never ends”.

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Recorded Sunday Nov 12: This episode of The Coach & The Culture podcast Lance Gardner joins Coach Frank to discuss the previous week’s Minnesota Timberwolves games against Boston, New Orleans, and San Antonio. The duo shares their thoughts on how Anthony Edward’s performance against the Celtics not only put the league on notice but also his teammates. And how that game exampled the synergy between star player and Head Coach. The conversation moves to Chris Finch keeping his starters on the floor late in the win against New Orleans and why Chris Finch can’t have an ‘OFF’ switch with this squad. After ending the week recap with some thoughts on KAT’s performance in San Antonio, the episode ends with preview thoughts on the back to back battles at Golden State- and a return of the segment “Concerning Trends and Hope it Never Ends”.

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Coach Frank is once again joined by Lance Gardner of Yes!Trees tree trim and removal as they discuss last week’s trio of games. They toggle between the good and the bad about games vs Atlanta, Denver and Utah. Then the episode settles into a conversation about Ant’s challenges in learning how to play winning, 5 v 5, high stakes basketball. The conversation then switches to the duo’s thoughts about fan (X) criticism of Coach Finch. Along with their takes on Finch, the conversation slides into how the Wolves head man has adapted his “preferred” style of play to his current roster and how the Wolves best path to winning basketball is to continue to play boring and bludgeoning on offense and suffocating on defense. Lance and Coach Frank end the conversation with some things to watch for in the upcoming week’s tilts against Boston, New Orleans and “The Alien” led Spurs. Always nice to have Lance back. Listen in to fun basketball conversation between father and son in the Dream Shop. The Coach & The Culture podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, Audible, ITunes and more. We will also have video available on YouTube this week.

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{Recorded:10-29-23 } Coach Frank discusses the Timberwolves first two games. The common denominators suggest they have a pathway to a repeatable winning style. It ain’t pretty but it could prove very effective. Coach Frank also talks KAT’s obvious discomfort and Ant putting his play where is mouth is from gm 1 to gm 2. Plus, why Kyle, Mike, Naz, Rudy seem so comfortable. Naw and TBJ look predictably streaky and Shake along with KAT look most uncomfortable. Coach Frank closes with some things to look for vs Atlanta and week 2 in general. Have the Wolves found their “winning style” and do they have the patience and maturity to duplicate it night after night?

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Recorded Sunday Oct 22 Coach Frank begins the episode with a raucous freestyle poetic monologue. He follows that by giving flowers to a few members of the Timberwolves podcast community before sharing his thoughts on the impact of the 12 Timberwolves who will determine their 2023-2024 basketball fate. From Coach Chris Finch to Anthony Edwards Coach Frank calls out the “desperate dozen” one by one. Then Coach Frank gives his win-loss prediction and a short take on the Western Conference in general. This one’s a long one but well worth the listen. Share your thoughts with a DM on @coachcrooner on “X” @coachculturempls on instagram The Coach & The Culture on FB

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Recorded on Monday Oct. 9 The Coach & The Culture Podcast welcomes, Minneapolis native former U of M-Morris guard, actress, educator, sports photojournalist, and MN Lynx super fan Onika Craven to the program. Coach Frank and Onika discuss her experiences as a Black woman in sports journalism. The duo then talk lots of MN Lynx basketball past, present and future, plus, what makes Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve so good. After a little WNBA Finals talk, the conversation moves to the MN Timberwolves and why the casual fans can be so hard on bigs- especially the KAT/Rudy pairing. Take a listen to The Coach & The Culture podcast and let us know your thoughts. DM Coach Frank at @CoachCrooner on ‘X’ @coachculturempls on Instagram The Coach & The Culture on FB.

Recorded Thursday Sept 28., The Coach & The Culture Podcast returns after a month long hiatus. In this episode Coach Frank gives more showers to Coach Cheryl Reeve and the MN Lynx season. Then the attention turns to FIBA and what the coach would like to see from Ant. Coach Frank closes by sharing thoughts on the talk and demeanor of the coaches and players during media day- and how that needs to look when translated to the court. Take a listen to The Coach & The Culture and share your thought or topics you’d like to hear analyzed from a coach’s perspective. - @CoachCrooner - The Coach & The Culture on Facebook -Ig: @coachculturempls

Recorded Aug. 21, Coach Frank explains why Steve Kerr will be present in 20 yrs when 1st ballot Hall of Fame inductee Anthony Edwards delivers his speech. Plus, why all the Wolves players playing for international teams are in great situations for their mental state coming into the season. Check out the latest The Coach & The Culture podcast on Apple, Spotify, ITunes, and other podcast streaming platforms.

Recorded July 31st, in this episode of The Coach & The Culture Coach Frank and Lance open the show by giving flowers to Lynx Head Coach Cheryl Reeves. Then, they dive into revisiting the Rudy trade and share their current views (Coach Frank’s views haven’t changed at all). Next Coach Frank discusses how the free agent signings send a clear smoke signal that the team is diving into an identity of strong perimeter defense- not just leaning on Rudy on that end. Coach Frank then explains the difference between shot “selection” and shot “choice” and how this year’s offense may also play a role in being a top 5 defense. (Somewhere in there is also an appearance by a squirrel). The show closes with some true fan July/August optimism from Lance about where the Wolves will end up this coming season followed by one more shout out to Coach Cheryl Reeves.

Recorded on July 12th this latest episode of The Coach & The Culture podcast Coach Frank welcomes back Yes!Trees Owner and former collegiate hooper Lance Gardner. After some brief roster “run it back” recap from Lance’s first visit Coach Frank and Lance discuss the free agent signings of Shake Milton, Troy Brown Jr, and the return of NAW. Then they segue to talk about summer league and the performances of Leonard Miller, Josh Minott, Wendell Moore, and Brandon Williams. Coach Frank then discusses Chris Finch’s appearance on Dane Moore’s NBA podcast and some comments that Coach Finch made that echo sentiments expressed on The Coach & The Culture as Coach Frank delivered a coach’s viewpoint on the team and Ant. Speaking of Ant, the pod winds down with Lance’s thoughts on Ant extension press conference. Then Coach Frank gives listeners some “coach’s eye” things to watch for during the rest of NBA Summer League. Thank you for giving The Coach & The Culture podcast a chance in the Timberverse!

Recorded on Sun June 25, in the latest episode of The Coach & The Culture Coach Frank discusses the impact of the signing of Naz Reid and the role the Wolves may have sold him on, as well as, Naz’s proof positive of the Wolves current developmental program. How might Naz’s signing impact the growth of the last two draft classes. Coach Frank then assess what he likes about this year’s draftees while cautioning fans that these are second round picks- that rarely means big things even if Miller and Clarke have some “special” qualities. Coach Frank finishes the episode by discussing Ant’s potential role on Team USA this summer and how that might accelerate his growth in leadership and impacting winning for the Wolves- including helping him work together with KAT. Coach Frank believes that since the Wolves are clearly running it back, it’s WCF or bust. Check out the latest episode of The Coach & The Culture on all your podcast streaming and send us your thought.

Recorded Saturday June 10th, Coach Frank predicts Denver finished Miami in 5 and talks about why he felt all along that would be the case. Then he pivots to why the Wolves, fully healthy, would be and would have been the most difficult matchup for Denver, personnel wise- but why Denver’s continuity would still be the difference. Then, in keeping with the continuity theme, Coach Frank shares his thoughts as to why the Wolves could be very good next season. Then he talks arguments for not trading KAT even with awareness of the new CBA and what type of player the Wolves should be seeking in the upcoming draft. Coach closes the show with a thoughts on Ant playing for team USA this summer. Check out The Coach & The Culture podcast and as always, hit the inbox on Twitter with your feedback.

Recorded on May 24th the latest episode of The Coach & The Culture podcast welcomes guest Lance Gardner, former collegiate basketball player Owner of Yes!Trees tree trimming and removal service. Lance joins Coach Frank to discuss what makes a good coach and how coach and business ownership has parallels. Then the discussions turns to all the “trade KAT” chatter and why the Wolves should gamble on keeping KAT and dealing with the finances later. Next Coach and Lance discuss the similarities between the Denver Nuggets and the Wolves (yes there are quite a few). The podcast ends with predictions on a Denver Vs Miami OR Denver vs Boston (the Celtics were not counted out in our show) Finals. Tune in for Wolves talk and coaching culture from a Coach’s point of view.

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Recorded Monday May 8th, before the closing of the NBA playoffs Eastern and Western conference series, Coach Frank officially introduces the new moniker of the show formerly known as "The Coach & the Crooner". In this episode of the show now titles The Coach & The Culture" Coach Frank discusses the Wolves series ending game 5 loss to Denver. Then producer Lloyd and Coach Frank talk about the keys to winning basketball at any level and the importance of "trust" and how difficult that was for the Wolves given all the changing dynamics. The show ends with producer Lloyd and Coach Frank discussing the remaining series as of the record date and what all the remaining teams have that the Wolves lack- but hopefully are building.

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After winning a game in the series, has the Timberwolves found a formula to make this playoff round interesting? Or Nah?

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In the latest episode the Coach and the Crooner talk Anthony Edwards, coming off his big night against Houston, as well as, the significance of Finch going to Ant over DLo for the last possession of the Utah game. The Crooner asks about the back up 5’s and how the combination of Naz, Knight, and Garza give a little of KAT and a little (less) of Rudy. The show closes with the return of the “Concerning trends” and “Hope it never ends” segment as well as a brief dialogue about opportunity knocking for the Injury riddled Wolves in the messy, muddled Western Conference. Check out all the great Wolves talk with Coach Frank Sentwali and the charismatic crooner Julius Collins. -- 

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The Coach (Frank Sentwali) and The Crooner (Julius Collins) discuss the increased role of Kyle "Slo Mo" Anderson. The two host also debate which point guard should have the ball in clutch moments.

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In Episode 5 of The Coach & The Crooner Podcast the duo sit down after Friday’s loss to the Celtics and discuss “the little things” that are plaguing the home squad. From rebounding to game plan discipline to overall inconsistency, could it be we as a fan base underestimated the reality of how young some key Wolves players are? Maybe Big Brother Beverly and his culture setting ways carried more weight than we realized? Can Finch find answers this season whether a love is made or not? Check out episode 5 for these discussion topics and more from The Coach & The Crooner.

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The Coach and the Crooner Podcast returns! In Episode 4 the Crooner asks, “What’s the deal with the Timberwolves rebounding problems”? Then we discuss the polarizing player that is D’Angelo Russell. Is he the style of point guard the Wolves need? The Crooner wants different and the coach says “different” better mean “better”. Lastly, the Coach is the one with the optimism for the season? Tune in to The Coach and the Crooner podcast to find out why and hear the rest of the banter about Timberwolves basketball.

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The 2022-2023 Minnesota Timberwolves season has begun and the Coach (Frank Sentwali) and the crooner (Julius Collins) break down the first 6 games as only they can. The hometown hoopers are 4-2 and The Coach & The Crooner Podcast team have plenty to assess. They focus in on the three primary phases of the game- offense, defense, and rebounding- as they discuss what’s been good, bad, and down right ugly so far this season. They conclude the podcast by debuting a new segment titled: “Concerning Trends” and “Hope it Never Ends”. Tune in to episode 3 of The Coach & The Crooner podcast. Then, sends us a message or leave us a tweet letting us know your thoughts. -- 

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MN Timberwolves regular season basketball is here! The bench mob is DEEP! DLo’s the key to the whole thing? KAT is gonna show everyone exactly how dominant he is on offense! Can Ant be efficient AND engaged? What happens if the starters don’t start? OKC’s not gonna tank! Coach Frank and Julius, the crooner, discuss these topics and more during episode 2. -- 

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The Coach (Frank Sentwali) & The Crooner (Julius “Juice” Collins) debut podcast features

discussion about their excitement for Wolves basketball, off-season acquisitions and their

impact on the culture and on-court play of the 2022-2023 T-Wolves squad, and the dual

defense dilemma of “drop” and “High Wall”. The episode concludes with some thoughts about

the first two preseason games from a coach’s perspective as well as some lesser talked about

predictions and things to watch for as the upcoming season plays out.

The Coach and The Crooner podcast will feature 3 shows a month discussing primarily the

Minnesota Timberwolves but also other happenings in the Minnesota Basketball and arts

community. Upcoming shows will feature guests from the Twin Cities sports writing

community, local performing artists who are also basketball enthusiast, MN High School

Basketball coaches, and guests affiliated with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.

Listen to The Coach & The Crooner Podcast on Apple Music, Spotify, Google Podcast and all your

favorite podcast streaming platforms.

Follow us at: Twitter: “Coach & Crooner” @CoachCrooner – Instagram: “The Coach & The

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We hope you will make us a regular part of your podcast listening enjoyment and what hopes

to be a magical ride through the 2022-2023 MN Timberwolves season!

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Tech Producer: @lloydleonvision