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The Coach & The Culture Podcast

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Coach Frank and his son Lance are generations 2 and 3 of a college basketball playing family. They are also passionate Minnesota Timberwolves fans and observers. The Coach & The "Culture" podcast will feature Timberwolves centric conversation from a coach's analytical perspectives and a player's processing. There's a culture to basketball coaching and a team is very much reflective of a coach's culture. That notion guides the discussions on this entertaining and

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75:32

Timberwolves Start the Season With the Dark Age

The Coach & The Culture Podcast ·

2025/11/01

***Trigger Warning*** The latest episode recorded on Oct 31, 2025 is not one for those who can't handle criticism of the hometown Minnesota Timberwolves (said with a wry smile). The Coach & The Culture podcast features Coach Frank, from Richfield High, and Lance Gardner, former collegiate player and owner of Yes!Trees (Tree trimming and removal). The father-son duo lets the Timberwolves have it this week. Coach Frank gives his usual coach's eye take on the Wolves and one thing a coach

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81:11

Talking Timberwolves and more with St Paul Central...

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2025/10/26

On this episode of The Coach & The Culture podcast, recorded Oct 24, 2025 (before the game vs The Los Angeles Lakers), Coach Frank and Lance (from Yes!Trees) is joined by St Paul Central Hall of Fame basketball great Juriad Hughes. The trio discusses the Timberwolves 118-114 opening night road victory over the Portland Trailblazers, which of course means plenty of Anthony Edwards talk. Then they discuss the Julius and Jaden on court relationship as well as the expected rotation minutes and

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53:53

What to watch for and Wolves season record prediction...

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2025/10/20

Welcome to The Coach & The Culture Coach Frank solo edition. Coach Frank talks some the evolution (or de-evolution) of the point guard position and how that does or doesn't impact the Wolves. Then, Coach talks about Ant and the midrange, Donte insurance in the form of Juzang, and the Jaden and Rudy affect on the offense (for better and for worse). After starters talk, Coach Frank discusses TJ and his first showing of a wart or two vs Chicago and a few more bench thoughts. Finally Coach

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58:31

Wolves be about it & Lance from the pumpkin patch.

The Coach & The Culture Podcast ·

2025/10/12

Coach Frank and YesTrees! Lance are back at it again. In this second episode of the Minnesota Timberwolves 2025 preseason Coach Frank and Lance discuss the preseason games vs the Pacers and Knicks. Themes that come up are Timberwolves' old habits, playing faster (or not), the turnover bug, and how Coach Frank feels the Wolves can overcome their shortcomings to get to the next level. Sprinkled in is a little Rob, TJ, and Jaylen talk and the episode ends with a warning to Coach Finch. Tune in and

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81:14

The Wolves are back to work! (And so is The Coach and...

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2025/10/03

The Coach & The Culture returns!!! Now award winning (MHSBCA Boys Basketball Assistant Coach of the Year 2024-2025) and Yes!Trees owner and former collegiate Basketball player Lance Gardner are back with our first podcast episode since last January. The father and son duo catch up on all the Timberwolves progress- beginning with a recap of last season and quickly moving the conversation into the season to come. They break down some media day nuggets, some comments by Coach Finch that raise Coach

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93:37

To Whom Much is Given...

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2024/12/03

Much more is expected! Coach Frank & Lance are back again to talk Timberwolves hoops on The Coach & The Culture podcast. The latest episode, recorded on Sunday Dec 1, 2024 finds the father and son hoops duo discussing the hometown team closing out November by losing 4 straight before a 1 point win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Coach Frank and Lance talk about the recurring theme in each of those loses and agree this may just be the Ant, Jaden, Julius, Rudy experience. However, while Lance

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95:12

Lance isn't convinced that the Wolves have found (a)...

The Coach & The Culture Podcast ·

2024/11/19

Coach Frank and Lance are back to discuss the 2-2 week that was for our Minnesota Timberwolves. After back to back losses vs the suddenly pesky Trailblazers the Wolves right the ship a little with wins against the short handed Kings and the even shorter handed Phoenix Suns. The Wolves season long bugaboo of turnovers and lackluster energy did them in during their first in-season tournament game in Portland. Coach Frank has plenty to say about that. Then Lance chimes in with another Wolves nemesis,

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68:58

3 steps forward, 1 step back

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2024/11/12

Consistency is a beautiful thing! The latest episode (our 3rd Tuesday release in a row) of The Coach & The Culture Timberwolves centric podcast has Coach Frank and Yes!Trees Lance discussing the 3-1 week that was for our MN Timberwolves. The duo recap wins over Charlotte, Chicago and Portland with some spotlight conversation on electric performances by Ant and steady work by Julius and Rudy. Then the conversation gets to the Miami game and all the ugly inconsistencies that haunt the Wolves

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98:16

Coach Speak and Culture rAnt!

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2024/11/05

Oh boy! On this latest episode of the Coach and the Culture podcast, recorded Nov 4 (before the Wolves v Hornets) Coach Frank and Lance break down last weeks 1-2 record and overall 3-3 record with the most Coach and Culture rant ever. Trigger warning: If you believe Ant is untouchable for criticism you may want to find your zen place before listening to this episode. This week's talk centers around the Wolves inability to consistently play clean basketball. A volatility led by Ant's lack of

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84:45

From California Ugh to Minnesota Love

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2024/10/29

The Coach and The Culture podcast is back for week one of the season. Coach Frank and Lance talk Timberwolves hoops father and son style. In our latest episode we talk about the season's first 3 games. The team is still trying to find its groove on both ends of the court and in true midseason form, the conversation is heavy on "the kids" (Ant and Jaden). Julius Randle is doing Julius Randle things after a passive season debut and Rudy is doing Rudy things- continuing to be the reliable

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79:41

The Trade, The (Lynx) FInals, The Kids and the kid

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2024/10/17

KAT's in the Big Apple and Donte and Julius are in the Minneapple. The preseason is here and the regular season is near. The Lynx are in the WNBA Finals with an Empire State sized challenge. The Kids, Ant and Jaden are out of runway to take-off into basketball maturity and there's a new kid on the 1st avenue block. The Coach & The Culture father and son team is back to talk about it all. Listen in on the conversation as we give our unique coach and player insight on the MN professional

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103:13

Coach Frank and Lance return!

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2024/08/25

It’s been quite a while since The Coach & The Culture Timberwolves centric podcast checked in. The Wolves WCF defeat was just too much to stomach so we went in to summer hibernation. Ok, just kidding. But, it had been a few months since our last recording. So this one is FULL. Listen in as Coach Frank and Lance revisit the Western Conference Finals, talk about the Wolves summer moves and summer league, and finish the podcast with some Olympic Ant and Napheesa Collier talk as well as a few

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59:46

The Nugs are cashed! On to the Mavs for the Western...

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2024/05/20

Coach Frank and Lance do their first ever post game podcast as the Minnesota Timberwolves did what Coach Frank (and Perk) predicted they could do- win game 7 in Denver. Listen to The Coach & The Culture podcast duo recap the game, reiterate their stance on Jaden McDaniels, talk about the Wolves’ second hall defense, and how staying true to their “winning style” got them back in the game and ultimately prevailed. The duo closes the episode with their thoughts on the upcoming matchup with the

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57:15

A defensive performance for the ages (but it ain't over)

The Coach & The Culture Podcast ·

2024/05/08

In this latest installment of The Coach & The Culture podcast, Coach Frank and Lance discuss the Wolves suffocating defense so far in the Nuggets series so far. They talk about how the Wolves have pressured the execution out of Denver and, perhaps even more important, are controlling the psyche of the defending champs. Coach Frank talks about how a MN championship playing this style could create a shift in basketball style and philosophy, from youth to pro, not seen since the Steph, Klay, KD

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88:18

Howl at the Suns and Smoke some Nugs

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2024/05/01

Coach Frank and Lance are back with their first podcast recording in over a month. Coach Frank has been busy hosting the hottest Thursday night open MIC jam in the Twin Cities and Lance has been busy welcoming his first child in the world. The Wolves? Well, they were busy burning out the Phoenix Suns and their offensive stars and now they prepare to dig in on the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Listen in as Coach Frank and Lance discuss how the Wolves defense and playing style could be seen

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73:35

Who Will Stand Atop of the West?

The Coach & The Culture Podcast ·

2024/03/18

Who will stand atop the west? Frank and Lance are back from their two week hiatus, and boy do they ever have a lot to talk about! Kat's injury, Rudy's bumps and bruises, and the ins and outs of other role players. Through all the unfortunate injuries, the Timberwolves are still finding ways to win games. Due in big part to Anthony Edwards dominance and growth as a decision maker. They also discuss the surge of Naz Reid's performances since receiving KAT's minutes and NAW being a key

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62:59

Still #1

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2024/02/27

Recorded 2/25/2024: Still in first place! Listen in as Frank and Lance congratulate Mike Conley on a well deserved extension. The two also break down the continued questions on Anthony Edwards maturity level as the Wolves leader failed to have a sense of urgency in one of their bigger games of the year against the Bucks. Following that discussion they express their pleasure with the kids at the end of the Brooklyn game and hopes that it's a sign of things to come.

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79:31

Rodney Dangerwolves: No Respect

The Coach & The Culture Podcast ·

2024/02/20

Recorded Monday, February 19 the latest episode of “The Coach and The Culture” MN Timberwolves talk podcast find Coach Frank and Lance discussing the All-Star weekend. The duo talk at length about Karl-Anthony Towns performance, the Anthony Edwards not so performance, and the All-Star weekend in general. Included in the conversation is Coach Frank, talking about the possibility of signs that Anthony Edwards is getting a little irritated with the lack of respect toward the Timberwolves, and the

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73:45

Wolves Yo-Yo towards the break

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2024/02/13

Recorded Sunday February 11th, the latest episode of The Coach & The Culture Timberwolves centric podcast finds Coach Frank and Lance Gardner recapping the tilts against the Rockets, Bulls, and Bucks. The conversation is centered around the contrasts between when the Wolves play well, like they did against the Rockets and Bucks and, when they lose intensity and focus like they did in the second half against the Bulls. The conversation shifts to a Chris Finch and his ability to manage teams

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82:22

Uh oh. Dad seems mad. (It’s the kids)

The Coach & The Culture Podcast ·

2024/02/07

Recorded on February 4th 2024, the latest episode of “The Coach & The Culture” Timberwolves centric podcast, Coach Frank and Lance give their take on the week that was and yet another 4th quarter stall for the Timberwolves offense. A week that began with a gutsy win over the Thunder in Oklahoma City ended with a disappointing late game collapse at home against the Orlando Magic. Coach Frank and Lance talk about the determine factors in the two games being the excellent play of Anthony Edwards

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