@randball.bsky.social
Writer, editor, opinion-haver and podcaster at the Minnesota Star Tribune. Personal writing: thefriscalatingdusklight.substack.com
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We are going to suck at dying
I'd like to speak to the manager.
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I wrote today about a looming crisis: How Americans are going to deal with death.
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Very soon, we will have two tweens in our house.
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They are growing up fast
We are on the verge of having two tweens in our house.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Very soon, we will have two tweens in our house.
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Photo Gallery: Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-17 on a 48-yard game winning field goal by Cairo Santos at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
November 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Photo Gallery: Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-17 on a 48-yard game winning field goal by Cairo Santos at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
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Vikings postgame pod is up. You all are angry, and for good reason. Venting:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8cr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8cr...
BREAKDOWN: Vikings lose to the Bears; J.J. McCarthy starts to lose the optimists.
YouTube video by Star Tribune
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November 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Vikings postgame pod is up. You all are angry, and for good reason. Venting:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8cr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8cr...
Vikings postgame pod is up. You all are angry, and for good reason. Venting:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8cr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8cr...
BREAKDOWN: Vikings lose to the Bears; J.J. McCarthy starts to lose the optimists.
YouTube video by Star Tribune
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November 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Vikings postgame pod is up. You all are angry, and for good reason. Venting:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8cr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8cr...
recording a vikings postgame pod. Your thoughts?
November 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
recording a vikings postgame pod. Your thoughts?
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Justin Jefferson talked this week about restoring some of the youthful energy to his game, while J.J. McCarthy knows he needs to grow up on the job as fast as he can.
A look at the #Vikings' QB-WR duo at a bit of an inflection point: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
A look at the #Vikings' QB-WR duo at a bit of an inflection point: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
J.J. McCarthy, Justin Jefferson at a crossroads as the Vikings prepare for the Bears
As the Vikings sit at 4-5, last in the NFC North, their star receiver wants to recapture his youthful energy while their 22-year-old quarterback looks to scrub some blemishes out of his game.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Justin Jefferson talked this week about restoring some of the youthful energy to his game, while J.J. McCarthy knows he needs to grow up on the job as fast as he can.
A look at the #Vikings' QB-WR duo at a bit of an inflection point: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
A look at the #Vikings' QB-WR duo at a bit of an inflection point: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
Very soon, we will have two tweens in our house.
thefriscalatingdusklight.substack.com/p/they-are-g...
thefriscalatingdusklight.substack.com/p/they-are-g...
They are growing up fast
We are on the verge of having two tweens in our house.
thefriscalatingdusklight.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Very soon, we will have two tweens in our house.
thefriscalatingdusklight.substack.com/p/they-are-g...
thefriscalatingdusklight.substack.com/p/they-are-g...
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I had a good time talking Twins with @randball.bsky.social on the Star Tribune's podcast.
Audio: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awvm...
Audio: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awvm...
November 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I had a good time talking Twins with @randball.bsky.social on the Star Tribune's podcast.
Audio: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awvm...
Audio: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awvm...
If one of Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan or Byron Buxton are traded, could the other two soon follow? That theory and more was part of Friday's Daily Delivery podcast deep dive into the Twins with @aarongleeman.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awvm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awvm...
What is the Minnesota Twins' plan? And does it involve trading Byron Buxton?
YouTube video by Star Tribune
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November 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
If one of Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan or Byron Buxton are traded, could the other two soon follow? That theory and more was part of Friday's Daily Delivery podcast deep dive into the Twins with @aarongleeman.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awvm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awvm...
New Daily Delivery episode featuring first-time guest @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social. We went deep on the Wolves:
Is the Wolves' identity morphing?
What do we make of Jaden McDaniels?
Are we thinking about point guard all wrong?
Are there a lot of bad West teams?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li1U...
Is the Wolves' identity morphing?
What do we make of Jaden McDaniels?
Are we thinking about point guard all wrong?
Are there a lot of bad West teams?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li1U...
A deep dive on the Minnesota Timberwolves with Jon Krawczynski
YouTube video by Star Tribune
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November 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
New Daily Delivery episode featuring first-time guest @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social. We went deep on the Wolves:
Is the Wolves' identity morphing?
What do we make of Jaden McDaniels?
Are we thinking about point guard all wrong?
Are there a lot of bad West teams?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li1U...
Is the Wolves' identity morphing?
What do we make of Jaden McDaniels?
Are we thinking about point guard all wrong?
Are there a lot of bad West teams?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li1U...
New today: Fans were mad at Kevin O'Connell after Sunday's loss. @andrewkrammer.bsky.social invites us to take a closer look at J.J. McCarthy's misses in that game.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3SU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3SU...
Film review shows how badly J.J. McCarthy faltered in loss to Ravens
YouTube video by Star Tribune
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November 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
New today: Fans were mad at Kevin O'Connell after Sunday's loss. @andrewkrammer.bsky.social invites us to take a closer look at J.J. McCarthy's misses in that game.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3SU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3SU...
Been reading the comments, which I know isn't always a good idea, and Vikings fans are MAD at the head coach.
Vikings postgame pod is live. I'm calling this the most frustrating game they've played all year, and yes I'm aware there are plenty of contenders.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3PI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3PI...
POSTGAME BREAKDOWN: A pathetic Vikings performance and a self-inflicted loss to Baltimore
YouTube video by Star Tribune
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Been reading the comments, which I know isn't always a good idea, and Vikings fans are MAD at the head coach.
Vikings postgame pod is live. I'm calling this the most frustrating game they've played all year, and yes I'm aware there are plenty of contenders.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3PI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3PI...
POSTGAME BREAKDOWN: A pathetic Vikings performance and a self-inflicted loss to Baltimore
YouTube video by Star Tribune
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Vikings postgame pod is live. I'm calling this the most frustrating game they've played all year, and yes I'm aware there are plenty of contenders.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3PI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3PI...
Recording a postgame Vikings podcast shortly. You are probably frustrated. Let's hear it
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November 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Recording a postgame Vikings podcast shortly. You are probably frustrated. Let's hear it
Self-improvement as past indictment
When we do better, we used to do worse.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Another @jonmarthaler.com appreciation tweet. He writes such a fun, easy gamer with soul — and that’s just not easy to do; ask me, I know. I have a gift for you all: www.startribune.com/takeaways-mi...
Takeaways: Minnesota United advance in MLS playoffs after surviving red card, 10-round shootout with Seattle
The Loons took a second-half lead playing with only 10 men, and goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair converted a penalty before getting help from the crossbar for a 7-6 shootout victory.
www.startribune.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Another @jonmarthaler.com appreciation tweet. He writes such a fun, easy gamer with soul — and that’s just not easy to do; ask me, I know. I have a gift for you all: www.startribune.com/takeaways-mi...
Wrote and talked today about J.J. McCarthy and "the hour between dog and wolf."
www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSXB...
www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSXB...
RandBall: J.J. McCarthy’s authentic state is the hour between dog and wolf
The young Vikings quarterback is only 22 when he steps onto the field.
www.startribune.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Wrote and talked today about J.J. McCarthy and "the hour between dog and wolf."
www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSXB...
www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSXB...
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Some postgame of Karl-Anthony Towns in which he says he still feels “stunned” about the trade more than a year later.
November 6, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Some postgame of Karl-Anthony Towns in which he says he still feels “stunned” about the trade more than a year later.
Great film breakdown of Sunday's 27-24 Vikings win over the Lions from @andrewkrammer.bsky.social, while I chipped in with alarmist takes and wore my new pug stocking cap.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S6G...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S6G...
The Vikings dominated the Lions. Where has that version of the defense been all year?
YouTube video by Star Tribune
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November 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Great film breakdown of Sunday's 27-24 Vikings win over the Lions from @andrewkrammer.bsky.social, while I chipped in with alarmist takes and wore my new pug stocking cap.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S6G...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S6G...
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RandBall: Tom Brady gave a thorough breakdown of J.J. McCarthy’s highs and lows vs. the Lions
RandBall: Tom Brady gave a thorough breakdown of J.J. McCarthy’s highs and lows vs. the Lions
Seven-time Super Bowl champion QB Tom Brady dissected his fellow Michigan quarterback on Sunday’s Fox broadcast.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
RandBall: Tom Brady gave a thorough breakdown of J.J. McCarthy’s highs and lows vs. the Lions
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I've added something new to my Substack, a project within a project. I'd love to have you check it out:
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The 10,000 Days Project
Let's live while we can.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I've added something new to my Substack, a project within a project. I'd love to have you check it out:
thefriscalatingdusklight.substack.com/p/the-10000-...
thefriscalatingdusklight.substack.com/p/the-10000-...
So much to unpack. I'll get to it all on the Vikings' postgame Daily Delivery podcast recording in a couple minutes. Your thoughts on a 27-24 win at Ford Field over the Lions?
a cartoon viking with a beard and horned helmet
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November 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
So much to unpack. I'll get to it all on the Vikings' postgame Daily Delivery podcast recording in a couple minutes. Your thoughts on a 27-24 win at Ford Field over the Lions?