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

Jun 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
18 min
Plus, PWHL starts their season with a controversial draft and league growth, and the Minnesota Lynx roster looks bright with new guard Olivia Miles.

May 3, 2026
May 3, 2026
20 min
Track and softball near postseason play while Minnesota's pro teams try to extend their seasons.

Apr 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026
17 min
Timberwolves-Nuggets playoff matchup and an up-and-down week for Gopher's sports.

Mar 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
17 min
Women's basketball season ended against UCLA, softball and baseball start up their seasons and football begins spring practice.

Mar 20, 2026
Mar 20, 2026
15 min
The Gophers move on from Brad Frost and Bob Motzko while women’s basketball kicks off its tournament run.

Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
19 min
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.

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

Feb 10, 2026
Feb 10, 2026
19 min
Preview of women's and men's Olympic hockey, figure skating athletes to watch and updates from Gopher sports

Feb 1, 2026
How NIL is reshaping college athletics
Feb 1, 2026
Feb 1, 2026
21 min
Gopher basketball recaps, hockey rivalry preview and a discussion on the realities of NIL

Jan 23, 2026
Why did Koi Perich transfer to Oregon?
Jan 23, 2026
Jan 23, 2026
14 min
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.







