Zach Lowe LIVE From Minnesota With Rob Mahoney, Jon Krawczynski, Chris Finch, and Donte DiVincenzo
Zach ventures to Minneapolis, Minnesota, for his FIRST live show ever (0:00), and he begins by power ranking the Western Conference with Rob Mahoney (2:23). Where did the hometown team come in? Next, The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski (20:18) hops onstage to go through the most pivotal moments in Timberwolves franchise history: everything from big draft picks to the big-balls dance. Then, Chris Finch (37:03) and Donte DiVincenzo (58:28) join the show before they close it out with some Q&A from the audience (1:14:25).
Host: Zach Lowe
Guests: Rob Mahoney, Jon Krawczynski, Chris Finch, and Donte DiVincenzo
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil
Social: Keith Fujimoto
The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available
44 Comments
In this sh!tshow of life, it genuinely makes me marginally happier knowing that nice things can happen to people as nice as Zach who have been through a tough period. I enjoyed this a lot.
Wolves fan here that wants coby white.
Zach and Rob are like Ant and Jaden
lots of fun,great show!
As a wolves fan, I wish I could watch this for the first time again. Awesome show, hope to see this format in other cities as well.
Come to Portland, OR! We'd love to see you in the PNW
Zach and Rob are great.
I've been reading Zach since Grantland. We are of a similar age, and have children of similar ages. I always admired his intelligence, the clarity of his prose, and his obvious love for the game. I remember during the early days of The Lowe Post, which were sometimes uneven, thinking maybe this was a step too far. But man, did he find his stride. And after seeing the first few TV hits I really worried that Zach was out over his skis, and should maybe stick to the formats he had perfected. But man, he calmed down, he picked his spots, and he really started hitting. I can't imagine the hurt and disappointment and embarrassment of ESPN's shortsighted decision. But here Zach is, stepping in front of a live audience for the first time. I'll admit, I wasn't sure he had the presence. I'm so happy to have been proven wrong again. Godspeed, Zach, and good show.
i love this format. bring yourself on the road.
I think we have something here 🤌🏾🔥
This live format is pretty fucking excellent.
This was the best live sports podcast i've watched – all the other ones have terrible audio quality or they have too many awkward moments. This was great!!
We finally found out why Woz left the ringer. Didn’t wanna go to Minnesota (insert Chuck Minnesota postgame meme)
I GET THOSE GOOSEBUMPS EVERY TIME YA!
Didn't even know this was going on! Would've went!
Why Denver is continuously picked over Wolves is wild. They have owned them. I know this is current power rankings, but Denver beat Wolves without Ant. Cmon. Also wolves should want Coby White
I see they're still glazing Wemby.
I think it would be cool if you utilize the big screen for bits like your power rankings with Rob. This was amazing. Thanks for the live show Zach and hope there will be more!
I’m torn. I hate headset mics but love the double arm throw intro. My mind is racing. Have Rob hold your mic so you can do it? Have a mic stand just for that? Idk.
I like how this reminded me that Chris Finch had a patellar tendon rupture in game due to Mike Conley.
Couldn't get to MN for the live show. Thanks so much for posting this! Hilarious!!
John K was feeling those IPAs lol Awesome show!
Zach the well beloved 😂
This is awesome!
Zach? The shoes?! Where can I get them?!
Kudos to the guys standing up and cheering to drown the assholes who tried to boo Finch. Get over yourselves losers
Loved the dig on JJ and the Lakers, banter is alive and well
This show was incredible. I just finished listening and it's good fun. The jokes, the audience, everything. Loved it, Zach!
What a shame of PowRank. Twolves 😂
I wish we’d get rid of Finch holy…
Zach Lowe 2028. No Jan 6 Shaman needed.
Knew nothing of Chris Finch other than he coaches Minnesota. I'm now a Chris Finch fan.
Let’s go!!!! Wolves have such a real opportunity to break through for MN sports & us fans love getting to watch every single game. Ant is the best thing to ever happen to MN sports, he’s the first athlete to come through and actually make it feel like we could win it all. BALL KNOWERS RESIDE IN MN🫡
I love this and was shocked at how comfortable Rob seemed on stage…although it was very slightly disheartening and a bit uncomfortable to see the joke at 11:45 be entirely no-sold
This was great. Nice work Zach!
this might be the ultimate fan experience for sports enthusiasts….particularly basketball. woulda loved to see you bring on Jim Pete if that was possible. he'll drop some serious knowledge on you and he's one of the best when it comes to color analysts.
Finch is sick
I want a drink with Finch
What an awesome podcast episode. Thanks for coming to Minnesota Zach.
San Antonio next
Zach is a king. Rob is incredibly likable.
Ranking the ringer:
1 Bill – very easily my favorite sports commentator for years now.
2 Zach – obviously
3 – Chris Vernon – as an OKC fan this one is funny, but I love his emotion.
4 – Rob – personality is congenial to mine.
5- Justin – he's cute
Somewhere waaaaaay down the list:
Howard Beck – literally a cuck bitch that only cares to be contrarian
Is Minnesota in the USA? Do they have a pro basketball team?
Such an awesome idea. I hope it catches on. Especially traveling to the “smaller” markets.
"Rhymes with …" Schmick Schmunson is who it rhymes with.