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

Friday Mar 20, 2026
Breaking down the back-to-back departures of the Gopher hockey head coaches
Friday Mar 20, 2026
Friday Mar 20, 2026
The Gophers move on from Brad Frost and Bob Motzko while women’s basketball kicks off its tournament run.

Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Olympic gold overshadowed by postgame controversy
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
As both U.S. hockey teams won gold, a viral phone call between the men's team and President Trump drew criticism over respect for women's sports.

Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Gopher sports gear up for postseason stretch
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Tournament hopes rise for women’s hockey and basketball as men’s teams navigate rebuilds and injuries.

Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
The Gophers fighting for gold at the Winter Olympics
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Preview of women's and men's Olympic hockey, figure skating athletes to watch and updates from Gopher sports

Sunday Feb 01, 2026
How NIL is reshaping college athletics
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
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.







