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.
Episodes
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.
Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
10 min
Football to play in the Rate Bowl, Men's basketball upset the Hoosiers and hockey reflects on inconsistency ahead of winter break.
Dec 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2025
13 min
A football season recap, top Gopher highlights, Max Brosmer's misstep and the Wild's resurgence.
Nov 26, 2025
Nov 26, 2025
19 min
A debate on “Row the Boat,” Axe game predictions, hockey splits, the dance team’s fight for recognition and J.J. McCarthy.
Nov 18, 2025
Nov 18, 2025
12 min
Basketball secures early wins, women's hockey dominates and Gopher football demolished by the Ducks.
Nov 12, 2025
Nov 12, 2025
12 min
The MN Daily sports team talks MLS playoffs, hockey wins, cross country success and NBA custom courts.
Nov 4, 2025
Nov 4, 2025
14 min
Men's hockey, basketball and volleyball face tough adjustments and football barely gets by Michigan State.
Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
12 min
Gophers face losses across football, men's hockey, soccer and volleyball.
Oct 15, 2025
Oct 15, 2025
7 min
Interceptions change the game for Gopher football, men's hockey splits to Boston College and women's hockey remains dominant.
Oct 7, 2025
Oct 7, 2025
15 min
Minnesota United seek their first MLS title, Gopher volleyball breaks their win-streak and Vikings take home a dub.