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Chin Music w/ Roy Smalley, LaVelle E. Neal III & Jim Souhan - Minnesota Twins Podcast

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Minnesota Twins
Royce Lewis
Byron Buxton
Carlos Correa
Baseball
Major League Baseball
Pablo Lopez
Rocco Baldelli
Brooks Lee
Joe Ryan
World Series
Cleveland Guardians
Derek Falvey
Trade Deadline
Bullpen
Austin Martin
Derek Shelton
Louis Varland
Chris Paddock
Minnesota

Roy Smalley, LaVelle E. Neal III, and Jim Souhan talk Minnesota Twins, music, bourbon, and a little bit of everything else! Minnesota Twins Podcast

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Recent Guests

Tammy Henderson
Vice President of Business Development
Episode: Is Twins' Ryan an ace?
Rocco Baldelli
Former manager of the Minnesota Twins, known for his thoughtful approach to coaching.
Episode: Rocco, Molly, the Series
Paul Molitor
Former Minnesota Twins player and manager, MVP of the 1993 World Series.
Episode: Rocco, Molly, the Series
Rebekkah Brunson
Five-time WNBA Champion and current assistant coach
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Steve Janaszak
Member of the 1980 Miracle on Ice hockey team
Episode: Talk North Sports Report
LaTroy Hawkins
Former Major League pitcher, community advocate, and recent graduate
Episode: Twins' streak, Buck & LaTroy
Scott Miller
Author and baseball journalist
Former St. Paul Pioneer Press Twins writer
Episode: Special guest Scott Miller on managers
Belinda Jensen
NBC reporter and Twins fan
Episode: Royce at second, Twins set for playoffs?

Hosts

Jim Souhan
Co-host and Star Tribune columnist with extensive Twins coverage; frequently provides historical context and analytical takes.
Roy Smalley
Co-host, former Twins shortstop and broadcaster; contributes player evaluation, historical perspective, and color commentary.
LaVelle E. Neal III
Co-host and Star Tribune baseball columnist; provides beat reporting insights and media-side perspective.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • Souhan

    Why does Souhan inject his politics into a show about the Twins? Other than that the insights are good. Especially Roy and Lavelle.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    gardenweasel
    United States7 months ago
  • As Mid As It Gets

    Roy Smalley actually watches the team and has insight; I enjoy when he breaks down players. Jim Souhan and LaVelle Neal III seem like fine gentlemen who used to pay attention but now just check in and as a result are not informed or perceptive about modern baseball. For being former beat writers they bring very little information to the table compared to other Twins podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    StuScottFan
    United Statesa year ago
  • Should’ve waited to do this weeks episode!

    It appears that you recorded the episode before the news that the franchise is up for sale. Second episode discussing that possible?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BigJoeGun
    United States2 years ago
  • Par for the course

    How can you not have an episode on the night the Twins break their epic playoff losing streak? Solid analysts but beholden to the almighty dollar. Guess you couldn’t get enough sponsors in

    time. Less ads and more content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    agaman33
    United States3 years ago
  • The best

    This is the best Twins and baseball podcast out there, bar none.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Enge0280
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners value deep Twins analysis from seasoned insiders and former players.
A few fans want less advertising and more content during episodes.
Some mention politics creeping into discussions but praise the quality of insights when focused on baseball.

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Apple Podcasts
#225
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#28
Sweden/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#49
Switzerland/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#247
Japan/Sports/Baseball

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Do Twins have a bullpen?
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Do Twins have a bullpen?
Q: Roy, what do you see when you see this bullpen now? Does this group have a chance?
Roy believes that the Banda addition improved the bullpen and sees potential if the right pitchers step up.
Why aren't Twins & others signing players?
Q: What kinds of things are discussed in the collective bargaining agreement?
Typically includes salary caps and sharing of revenue between owners and players.
Why aren't Twins & others signing players?
Q: Why has there been such a quiet offseason in terms of baseball moves?
Teams are being more cautious with salary commitments due to uncertainty around the CBA expiration in 2026.
On Ryan, Royce & TK
Q: What do you think the relationship between Ryan and the team is right now?
There's concern that the relationship is problematic enough to manifest discontent within the clubhouse this year.

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A perennial baseball discussion focused on a Minnesota franchise, with deep dives into pitching depth, injuries, young call-ups, and roster construction, balanced by accessible nostalgia, music banter, and bourbon anecdotes. The three regular hosts provide a mix of insider perspective from long-time beat reporting and former-player viewpoints, offering practical analysis of players like rising arms and lineup decisions, along with broader organizational context and sponsor segments that keep the pacing lively. Notable attributes include roundtable-style debate among trusted local voices, strong emphasis on player development and farm-system depth, and frequent cultural detours that color conversations without losing a baseball-centric core.... more

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