The Nordic Wolf Podcast

Eric Derus
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Your place for local Minnesota Sports coverage! A open forum of Vikings, Timberwolves, Sports Betting and all things sports!

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Vikings Preseason Review

    Welcome back to the Nordic Wolf Podcast. Today, we discuss the preseason game with the New York Giants. We go into the bummer of the Jamal Adams injury and go through some key players' performances. We follow up on why Kyler Murray won the QB competition, and yes, it was fair. Finally I give my thoughts on the Giants and Jaxson Dart and finish off with the season plan for the show and the blog. Follow my Substack https://substack.com/@mnnordicwolf?utm_source=user-menu Follow me on Twitter https://x.com/ThenordicwolfMN Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589113505293

  2. Jul 8

    LeBron & LaMelo?

    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

  3. Jun 14

    My Baseball Betting System

    In this week's episode, I talk briefly about the conclusion to the NBA Finals and what it means for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Follow up with my baseball betting system and how it works, and the results to back it up. Finally I touch on the Vikings OTA's and my thoughts on the QB Battle If you want to follow my system I recomend using BettorEdge. You can use the link before with my promo code below. https://share.mybe.app/id/L8890716 Message me if you would like help on tailing my picks. Follow my Substack https://substack.com/@mnnordicwolf?utm_source=user-menu Follow my Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589113505293

  4. Jun 3

    Wolves Trade Targets

    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. https://substack.com/@mnnordicwolf https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589113505293

  5. May 17

    Wolves Offseason Begins

    The conversation covers an in-depth analysis of the Timberwolves off-season. We delve into roster and trade scenarios, along with free agency wish list and their potential for the upcoming season.

  6. May 10

    Must Win Mothers Day Game

    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. Takeaways Game Four Win StrategyPlayer Performance Expectations Chapters 00:00 Game Four Preview08:47 Series Predictions and Future Outlook

  7. May 3

    Wolves vs Spurs Preview

    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. Takeaways Timberwolves' victory over the Denver NuggetsAnalysis of the upcoming series against the San Antonio Spurs Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Recap of Previous Game08:07 The Victor Wemby Dilemma and Defensive Versatility14:49 Assessment of the Series Against the San Antonio Spurs and Predictions23:10 Review of Other Western Conference Series and Predictions

  8. Apr 26

    A depressing win

    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. Takeaways Controversial statements by Adelman sparked debateAssessment of player injuries and impact on team strategyEvaluation of playoff series and team performance Insightful NBA playoff analysisPlayer performance evaluation and predictions Chapters 00:00 Post-Game Analysis and Reactions06:03 Playoff Series Predictions and Player Performance11:58 Team Performance and Player Evaluation17:55 NBA Playoff Analysis23:22 OKC's Defensive Dominance29:39 Knicks vs. Hawks36:25 Magic vs. Pistons42:33 Wolves vs. Nuggets Prediction

  9. Apr 22

    They actually flipped the Switch

    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. Takeaways Nordic Wolf podcast reviewMinnesota Timberwolves game analysis Chapters 00:00 Minnesota Timberwolves Game Analysis11:08 Rudy Gobert's Impact and Defensive Play18:21 Julius Randle's Performance and Impact24:02 Bench Players' Contributions and Game Three Expectations

  10. Apr 20

    Did the Wolves flip the switch?

    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. Takeaways Disappointing performance by the Minnesota TimberwolvesInjuries impacting the team's performance Chapters 00:00 Disappointing Game 1 Performance08:01 Defensive Strategy and Coaching Decisions17:01 Assessment of Anthony Edwards23:26 NBA Playoffs Recap

  11. Apr 18

    Episode 1: Wolves vs. Nuggets: A Playoff Battle Begins

    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. 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.

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Your place for local Minnesota Sports coverage! A open forum of Vikings, Timberwolves, Sports Betting and all things sports!

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  • Creator
    Eric Derus
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Eric Derus
  • Show Website
    The Nordic Wolf Podcast