MN Daily Sports: The Gold Standard
The Gold Standard is a sports discussion podcast released and produced by the Minnesota Daily. Hosted by different sports reporters at the Daily, the podcast features event previews and discussion about all things sports at the University of Minnesota.
The Gold Standard is a sports discussion podcast released and produced by the Minnesota Daily. Hosted by different sports reporters at the Daily, the podcast features event previews and discussion about all things sports at the University of Minnesota.
Episodes

5 days ago
How NIL is reshaping college athletics
5 days ago
5 days ago
Gopher basketball recaps, hockey rivalry preview and a discussion on the realities of NIL

Friday Jan 23, 2026
Why did Koi Perich transfer to Oregon?
Friday Jan 23, 2026
Friday Jan 23, 2026
The Gopher dance team, football, women’s hockey and men’s basketball take home big wins over the break, while the transfer portal brings some roster changes.

Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Turnovers cost women's basketball in double OT loss
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Football to play in the Rate Bowl, Men's basketball upset the Hoosiers and hockey reflects on inconsistency ahead of winter break.

Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Gophers keep the Axe and hockey delivers in overtime
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
A football season recap, top Gopher highlights, Max Brosmer's misstep and the Wild's resurgence.

Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
Debating Fleck's future and the latest in Gopher hockey
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
A debate on “Row the Boat,” Axe game predictions, hockey splits, the dance team’s fight for recognition and J.J. McCarthy.

Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Gopher wrestling climbs back at National Duals and basketball survives in OT
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Basketball secures early wins, women's hockey dominates and Gopher football demolished by the Ducks.

Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Gopher basketball tips off and Loons keep flying
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
The MN Daily sports team talks MLS playoffs, hockey wins, cross country success and NBA custom courts.

Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Growing pains for Gopher sports
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Men's hockey, basketball and volleyball face tough adjustments and football barely gets by Michigan State.

Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Gopher sports hit a rough patch
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Gophers face losses across football, men's hockey, soccer and volleyball.

Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Homecoming victory and Gopher wrestling preview
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Interceptions change the game for Gopher football, men's hockey splits to Boston College and women's hockey remains dominant.







