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Two Words: Wolves Pod

Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun·Hosted by Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun·152 episodes

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Every week, hosts Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun of Canis Hoopus give their two words on everything Minnesota Timberwolves, giving both the fan perspective and their experiences covering the team with fun and digestible segments.

Why listen

Two Words: Wolves Pod is for Minnesota Timberwolves fans who want sharp but digestible reaction from people close to the team conversation. Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun mix fan perspective, Canis Hoopus coverage experience, guest voices, quick postgame reactions, and longer breakdowns of roster questions, playoff matchups, trades, and the emotional swings of a Wolves season.

Episodes

1 hr 19 min
Jul 21, 2026
Introducing the New Timberwolves OnSI Writing Staff

On today's episode, the entire staff covering the Wolves for Timberwolves OnSI joins the show, including Charlie Walton, Ben Beecken, Andrew Carlson, Andrew Dukowitz, and the host of this show, Ryan Eichten.

50 min
Jul 14, 2026
Summer League Continues, the LaMelo Ball Press Conference, and the Unstoppable Lynx with Andrew Dukowitz

On today's show, Andrew Dukowitz of Zone Coverage joins to talk Timberwolves Summer League, the NBA offseason, and the Lynx:Wolves Summer League recap through 3 gamesLaMelo Ball and Josh Green Introductory press conferenceWhat can the Wolves do at power forward?Napheesa Collier potentially coming back to the Lynx lineup soon?

58 min
Jul 10, 2026
Joan Beringer and Zyon Pulling in Summer League + Wolves Still in the Hunt for LeBron

Andrew Carlson joins the show to discuss the Wolves' Summer League win over the Pelicans and many more offseason topics:What is Beringer's ceiling this upcoming season?Zyon Pullin's impressive Summer League performanceHow will the Wolves fill their power forward void?Do the Timberwolves have a chance to get LeBron James?

1 hr 8 min
Jun 30, 2026
More Thoughts on the Randle and LaMelo Trades + Projecting the Starting Lineup

On today's episode, Leo Sun returns to the pod to recap the Timberwolves' offseason as NBA Free Agency opens:Was the Julius Randle era a failure?Should the Wolves be careful about LaMelo's health?Who should be in the starting lineup?Jaylen Clark's role next season

57 min
Jun 26, 2026
Timberwolves Trade Naz Reid for LaMelo Ball + What to Expect from Isaiah Evans

On today's episode, the Sneaker Reporter, Travis Singleton, joins the show to break down the trade that saw Naz Reid sent out for LaMelo Ball, the Wolves drafting Isaiah Evans with the 33rd pick, and much more.

1 hr 5 min
Jun 23, 2026
Julius Randle Traded to the Nets and Ayo Dosunmu Re-Signed

Andrew Carlson of Canis Hoopus joins the show to break down a crazy Monday night that saw the Wolves trade Julius Randle and officially bring back Ayo Dosunmu:The Financial implications of the Randle tradeDo the Wolves have more moves coming?Taking a big swing vs re-tooling the rosterLive reaction to Ayo's 5-year $112 million contract

1 hr 18 min
Jun 16, 2026
The Knicks Win the Title + Revisiting the KAT Trade with Jackson Lloyd

On today's episode, Jackson Lloyd joins the show to talk about the end of the NBA Finals and the Knicks hoisting the trophy, plus a look back at the trade of Karl-Anthony Towns:How the Knicks won the titleWhy the second apron caused the KAT tradeWhy the Knicks are the only team that could make KAT workWhere do the Wolves go from here?

1 hr 3 min
Jun 11, 2026
Knicks Win an Insane Game 4 + the Lynx are Dominating the WNBA with Andrew Dukowitz

Andrew Dukowitz of Zone Coverage joins the show to discuss a wild Game 4 of the NBA Finals and the 10-2 start of the season for the Lynx:A 29-point comeback for the KnicksA superbly impressive playoff run for KATWhat can the Wolves learn from the Finals?How is Olivia Miles doing this?

52 min
Jun 2, 2026
Timberwolves Offseason Primer with Jack Borman

On today's episode, Jack Borman of Locked on Timberwolves joins the show to break down what the Wolves' offseason could look like:What will Ayo Dosunmu's contract look like?Should the Wolves trade Donte DiVincenzo?How does the new draft lottery affect the Wolves?Does trading Rudy Gobert make sense?

1 hr 13 min
May 20, 2026
The Timberwolves Season Postmortem with Brandon Beck

Brandon Beck of Crunch Wears No Pants joins the show to break down the end of the Timberwolves season:Was it a successful season?Chris Finch's performance this seasonWhat happened to the goosebumps every time?Does a Rudy Gobert trade make sense?

1 hr 20 min
May 18, 2026
The Timberwolves Fall to the Spurs + Where Do They Go From Here?

On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun recap the end of the Timberwolves-Spurs series and try to figure out what the Wolves need to do this offseason:Reflecting on the Spurs seriesShould the Wolves go all-in?Do the Wolves need a point guard?Who should the Wolves trade?

41 min
May 13, 2026
Wolves Lose Game 5 in Blowout Fashion Yet Again

Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun go over the Wolves' 129-97 loss to the Spurs in Game 5 and what they have to do to win this series down 3-2.

45 min
May 11, 2026
Wemby Ejected + The Timberwolves Win Game 4

Ryan Eichten and Andrew Carlson break down the Timberwolves' 114-109 Game 4 win over the Spurs and the 2nd quarter ejection of Victor Wembanyama.

39 min
May 9, 2026
Game 3 Recap, Tiimberwolves Fall 115-108

Ryan Eichten and Andrew Carlson of Canis Hoopus break down the Wolves' 115-108 loss in Game 3 to the Spurs from Target Center.

16 min
May 7, 2026
Timberwolves Get Blown Out 133-95 in Game 2

Ryan Eichten goes solo for a quick breakdown of the Wolves' awful Game 2 performance.

46 min
May 5, 2026
Timberwolves Steal Game One 104-102 in San Antonio with Travis Singleton

The Sneaker Reporter Travis Singleton joins the show to break down the Wolves' 104-102 Game 1 in San Antonio against the Spurs.

1 hr 4 min
May 4, 2026
Nuggets Series Win Recap + Spurs Series Preview

On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun put the finishing touches on the Nuggets series and look ahead to the matchup against the Spurs.

56 min
May 1, 2026
Timberwolves Eliminate the Nuggets + a Jaden McDaniels Masterpiece

Ryan Eichten is joined by Andrew Carlson of Canis Hoopus to break down the Timberwolves' 110-98 win over the Nuggets that sends them to the second round of the NBA Playoffs.

1 hr 7 min
Apr 27, 2026
Wolves Win Game 4 + Where Do They Go From Here?

On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun break down the Wolves' Game 4 win to take a 3-1 series lead over the Nuggets, the pair of devastating injuries, and much more:Donte DiVincenzo's torn AchillesAnthony Edwards' hyperextended kneeCan the Wolves still win the series?Jaden McDaneils and Nikola Jokić fight it out

23 min
Apr 26, 2026
Timberwolves Win Game 4 Quick Reaction

Ryan Eichten hops on solo to give his thoughts on the Wolves' Game 4 win.

41 min
Apr 24, 2026
Timberwolves Blowout Nuggets 113-97 in Game 3

Ryan Eichten and Andrew Carlson of Canis Hopus break down the Wolves' Game 3 win over the Nuggets from the bowels of Target Center after the game.

57 min
Apr 22, 2026
Timberwolves Win Game 2 119-114 in Denver

Jonah Maves from Zone Coverage joins the show to break down the Timberwolves Game 2 win that tied the series against the Nuggets 1-1:Disaster 1st QuarterAnt's ascendant 2nd quarterRudy Gobert shuts down Nikola JokićJaden says the Nuggets' defense stinks

20 min
Apr 21, 2026
Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 2 Reaction

Ryan Eichten goes solo for a quick breakdown of the Timberwolves' 119-114 win over the Nuggets in Game 2

46 min
Apr 19, 2026
Timberwolves Lose Game 1 116-105 in Denver

On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun discuss the Wolves' Game 1 loss to the Nuggets and where they go from here:Weird officiating at the start of the gameAnthony Edwards is not at 100%Julius Randle's lack of productionPeak Rudy Gobert game

50 min
Apr 16, 2026
Timberwolves-Nuggets Series Preview with Jace Frederick

Jace Frederick of the Pioneer Press joins the show to break down every angle of the Timberwolves vs Nuggets first-round playoff series:Can Anthony Edwards dominate this series?How will the Wolves try to slow down Jokić?Can the Wolves flip the switch?Series predictions

1 hr 2 min
Apr 14, 2026
Wolves-Nuggets Round 3 + X-Factors for the Series

On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun discuss the Timberwolves drawing the Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs:Denver beats San Antonio on the last day of the seasonWill Julius Randle return to form?The Wolves offense with Rudy Gobert on the courtCan the Wolves win the series?

1 hr 7 min
Apr 9, 2026
The Wolves are Locked into the 6th Seed + Jaden McDaniels is Back with Andrew Dukowitz

Andrew Dukowitz of Zone Coverage joins the show to discuss the Wolves' back-to-back against the Pacers and Magic, their potential playoff matchup, and much more:Jaden McDaniels is backTerrence Shannon scores 33 points!Beringer in foul trouble againTimberwolves vs. Nuggets (probably) in the playoffs

1 hr 1 min
Apr 7, 2026
Another Losing Streak + Looking Forward to the Playoffs

On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun go over yet another rock bottom for the Minnesota Timberwolves:How much are injuries causing the Wolves' losing streak?Can Naz Reid turn his season around?Has the regular season been a disappointment?Will the Wolves flip the switch in the playoffs?

59 min
Apr 2, 2026
Rudy Gobert's Offensive Roll + Who Should the Wolves Want in the Playoffs? with Dane Moore

Dane Moore joins the show to discuss where the Wolves stand in the Western Conference with seven games left in their season:Do the Wolves need to find Rudy Gobert more on offense?Has Ant as the Point Guard worked this season?How much will Ayo make in the offseason?Should the Wolves want to play the Lakers or Nuggets?

56 min
Mar 31, 2026
Ant is Back, Jaden is Out, and An Ayo Dosunmu Triple-Double

On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun talk about the Wolves' 124-94 win over the Mavericks, the return of Anthony Edwards, and much more:The Jaden McDaniels injuryAnt's Return to the lineupHas Kyle Anderson fixed the Wolves' defensive issues?Ayo Dosunmu's triple-double in Dallas

57 min
Mar 26, 2026
The Craziest Night at Target Center in a Long Time with Travis Singleton

The SneakerReporter Travis Singleton joins the show to recap the insane 110-108 overtime Timberwolves win over the Rockets:Wolves come back from down 13 in overtime to winThe Scott Foster ShowCan the Wolves keep playing like this the rest of the season?

1 hr 4 min
Mar 24, 2026
Finally a Win in Boston! + the Ayo and Bones Domination

On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun discuss the Wolves' first win in the city of Boston in over 20 years, the loss to Portland the game before, and much more:Was the victory in Boston the best win of the year?Are the Wolves still a defensive team?How much of a concern are the rebounding struggles?Ayo and Bones are the Apex Alphas of the week

55 min
Mar 19, 2026
What Can the Timberwolves Learn with Anthony Edwards Out with Kyle Theige

Kyle Theige joins the show to break down the two recent Wolves wins, the disaster road trip before that, and much more:Where do the Wolves stand with 12 games remaining?What can be learned with Ant out for the next 1-2 weeks?Do the Wolves need to get Rudy Gobert more involved offensively?What is this team's ceiling?

1 hr 4 min
Mar 16, 2026
A Disastrous Timberwolves Road Trip + Julius Randle Gets Back on Track

On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun discuss the Wolves' 116-103 loss to the Thunder, the brutal last week for the team, and much more:22 turnovers and 15 O-REBs given up against OKCJulius Randle has his first great game since the All-Star breakRudy Gobert struggled against a top West team yet againHow can the Wolves get Jaden McDaniels more involved on offense?

1 hr 19 min
Mar 13, 2026
Wolves Get Blown Out Twice in LA with Andrew Carlson

Andrew Carlson of Canis Hoopus joins the show to try to figure out what the heck is going on with the Timberwolves:What aspect of this team is a championship contender?Is Ant ready to lead a championship team?Wolves' awful defense vs. the ClippersWolves' awful offense vs. the Lakers

59 min
Mar 10, 2026
Wolves Get Destroyed by the Magic Can Julius Randle Turn His Season Around?

On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun commiserate about the Timberwolves' 27-point loss to the Magic, the upcoming California road trip, and much more:How concerning is the blowout loss to Orlando?Julius Randle's struggles since the All-Star BreakUp to 9th in pace on the season!Wolves are struggling when Ant is on the bench

1 hr 4 min
Mar 6, 2026
5 Wins in a Row + An Ayo Dosunmu Showcase with Brandon Beck

Brandon Beck from Crunch Wears No Pants joins the show to discuss the Wolves' five-game winning streak and much more:The weirdness of the Wolves' seasonThe immaculate vibes of the 3rd quarter vs TorontoAyo Dosunmu earns his second "Naz Reid" GameKyle Anderson's value after just two games

1 hr 5 min
Mar 2, 2026
Timberwolves Beat Up on the Nuggets + The Rejuvenated Bench Lineup

On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun go over Leo's experience at the Intuit Dome and the Wolves' 117-108 win over the Nuggets:Ant's playmaking down the stretch of the gameWolves defense guarding Jokić with GobertThe Wolves' new and improved bench lineupHow much will Kyle Anderson play?

1 hr 7 min
Feb 27, 2026
Timberwolves Win a Pair of Ugly Games in Portland and LA with Andrew Dukowitz

Andrew Dukowitz of Zone Coverage joins the show to discuss the pair of Wolves road wins against the Trail Blazers and Clippers:What the Ant vs Finch shouting match meansJulius Randle's worst game as a TimberwolfJaden's 29-point, 5-block, 3-steal performance in PortlandKyle Anderson is back!

1 hr 3 min
Feb 23, 2026
A Thrashing at the Hands of Philly + Ant's Clutch Play vs Dallas

On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun talk about the Wolves' two post-All-Star Break games, including a blowout loss to the 76ers and an 11-point win over the Mavericks:Without Rudy and Naz, the Wolves lose by 27 to PhillyJoan Beringer gets the start and struggles with foul troubleWhat will the rotation look like moving forward?Why Ant's clutch play vs Dallas is so important

1 hr 9 min
Feb 10, 2026
Timberwolves Blow Out the Hawks + Two Brutal losses to the Pelicans and Clippers

On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun discuss the Wolves' post-trade deadline skid and how they dig out of it:The bounce-back win over the HawksRudy and Finch's comments after the Pelicans lossThe low point of the season on Super Bowl Sunday against the ClippersAyo Dosunmu's Target Center debut

1 hr 3 min
Feb 6, 2026
Timberwolves Trade for Ayo Dosunmu and Not Giannis Antetokounmpo with Andrew Carlson

Andrew Carlson of Canis Hoopus joins the show to break down the Timberwolves trade deadline and where they go from here:How Ayo Dosunmu fits into the Timberwolves rosterThe Rob Dillingham mistakeGiannis stays with the BucksExpectations for the rest of the season

1 hr 10 min
Feb 3, 2026
A Rough Defensive Effort Against Memphis + the Looming Trade Deadline

On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun take a look at the Wolves' 137-128 loss to the Grizzlies, the Giannis trade landscape, and much more:The defensive inconsistency night-to-nightThursday's blowout win over OKCJaden McDaniels' and Naz Reid's stellar play of lateShould the Wolves trade for Giannis?

49 min
Jan 30, 2026
Timberwolves Crush OKC + Should They Go All-in for Giannis?

On today's episode, Ryan Eichten goes solo to break down the Wolves' win against OKC and the potential for a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade:The wire-to-wire win against OKCWhy seeding will be so important for the PlayoffsAnt, Jaden, and Naz all shine vs OKCShould the Wolves trade for Giannis?

58 min
Jan 26, 2026
Another Tragedy in Minneapolis, Timberwolves Players and Coaches Give Their Thoughts

On today's episode. Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun discuss the tragic event in Minneapolis that delayed the Timberwolves-Warriors game from Saturday to Sunday, the Wolves' 111-85 loss to the Warriors, and what the Timberwolves players and coaches said before and after the game.

54 min
Jan 23, 2026
How Can the Wolves Find More Consistency After Four Straight Losses with Andrew Dukowitz

Andrew Dukowitz of Zone Coverage joins the show to discuss the Wolves' four-game losing streak, why they've been so inconsistent, and much more:Lack of defense against the JazzThe cost of the Wolves losing out on a top 3 seedAnt has multiple mistakes down the stretch against the BullsChicago as a potential trade partner

1 hr 8 min
Jan 19, 2026
Ant Scores Career-High 55 Points + Wolves Back-to-Back Losses

On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun go over the Wolves' recent losses to the Spurs and Rockets and much more:Ant's incredible 55-point performanceTakeaways from the loss in HoustonPotential trades the Wolves can make at the deadlineJoan Beringer's first three games in the rotation

1 hr 10 min
Jan 15, 2026
Wolves Crush the Bucks + Beringer's Rotation Debut with Andrew Carlson

Andrew Carlson from Canis Hoopus joins the show to discuss the Wolves' 139-106 win over the Bucks, as well as much more:Joan Beringer shines in his rotation debutBones Hyland as the new NAW?Should the Bucks trade Giannis?Vibes after the clutch win over the Spurs?

1 hr 5 min
Jan 12, 2026
Ant vs Wemby Duel as the Timberwolves Win Thriller Over Spurs

On today's episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun go over the Wolves' 104-103 win over the Spurs, the road loss to the Cavaliers, and much more:Wolves beat the Spurs, Ant hits the game-winner driving on WembyInconsistency of perimeter defense and ball movementMicah Nori's response to Beringer being out of the rotationWhat would a Ja Morant trade look like?

55 min
Jan 9, 2026
Timberwolves Win Fourth Straight, Beat Up on the Cavaliers with Travis Singleton

Travis Singleton joins the show to discuss the Wolves' four-game winning streak and everything going on in MinneapolisHow Minneapolis is dealing with the recent events (00:20)Timberwolves win 4th straight to start 2026 (15:30)Anthony Edwards' poise down the stretch of the game (22:00)Rudy Gobert is playing at a DPOY level again (34:50)Trae Young traded to the Wizards (45:10

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