RacketCast
RacketBi-weekly podcast from Racket, the Twin Cities news/arts/culture publication. Featuring hyper-local recaps, reviews, interviews, debates, hot takes, and more from the crew behind your favorite reader-funded, worker-owned media org.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 51 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Entertainment NewsNewsNews Commentary | |||
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We've had investigative reporters, sportswriters, food critics, and music writers on RacketCast, but never anyone working the beat every Minnesotan actually cares about: the weather.
Remedying that is this week's guest Sven Sundgaard, a 23-year vete... more
Is it unwise to keep calling our listeners "dummies"? Perhaps, but that's what we did with our Twins preview pod, and we're doing it again for this Timberwolves explainer featuring the great podcaster Dane Moore.
Just as he did last year, Dane joine... more
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🎶 Buy me some peanuts and RacketCast (?!) 🎶
Calm down! RacketCast will remain free of charge for this (slightly delayed) season preview of your reportedly hopeless 2026 Minnesot... more
Happy Fancy Ray Day!
Well, actually, that honorary calendar date—as previously decreed by the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul—isn't until March 28. But we wanted to get "The Best Looking Man in Comedy" on our podcast well in advance of the "Fancy... more
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What is RacketCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A tightly focused, locally oriented show that blends news, culture, and conversation from the Twin Cities. Episodes frequently feature journalists, labor organizers, artists, and local thinkers discussing everything from sports and media ecosystems to immigration, activism, and governance. Notable strengths include access to insider perspectives on Minnesota sports, journalism, and labor movements, plus a willingness to explore complex local stories with humor and candor. The format often pairs high-profile guests with casual, human-interest moments, making it well-suited for brands targeting engaged, civically minded listeners who care about local impact and community narratives.
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2. Gleeman and The Geek
3. Code Switch
4. The War on Cars
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How many episodes of RacketCast are there?
RacketCast launched 2 years ago and published 51 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on RacketCast include:
1. Sven Sundgaard
2. Fancy Ray McCloney
3. Chris Parr
4. Niko G
5. Max Nesterak
6. Madison McVan
7. Sheigh Freeberg
8. Jay Boller
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