The Gold Standard

Gopher track and field gears up for NCAA finals as Minnesota women’s teams dominate early summer sports.

by Ceci Heinen and Megan Davis
Published June 5, 2025

CECI HEINEN: Hello everyone. This is Ceci Heinen and Megan Davis, and you are listening to the Gold Standard, a podcast dedicated to the University of Minnesota sports. Today our lovely sports...

Gophers track stars shine as Timberwolves stumble in playoffs

by Champ Howard, Megan Davis, and Regan Guirguis
Published May 8, 2025

CHAMP HOWARD: Hello everyone. I'm Champ Howard, and I'm here with…MEGAN DAVIS: Megan Davis.REGAN GUIRGUIS: Regan Guirguis.HOWARD: And you're listening to The Gold Standard, a Minnesota...

Gophers chase national glory as Timberwolves, Vikings face turning points

by Regan Guirguis and Matthew Zeichert
Published May 4, 2025

REGAN GUIRGUIS: Hi everyone, I'm Regan Guirguis and…MATTHEW ZEICHERT: I'm Matthew Zeichert. GUIRGUIS: We are reporters for the Minnesota Daily and this is The Gold Standard, a podcast dedicated...

Gophers Women’s Track and Field soar to No. 29, break records amid season challenges

by Sophia Bablitch and Megan Davis
Published April 26, 2025

SOPHIA BABLITCH: Hello Gopher fans. It's Sophia Bablitch with the Minnesota Daily, and I'm here with… MEGAN DAVIS: Megan Davis. BABLITCH: And you're listening to The Gold Standard, a podcast...

No transfers, no problem? Gophers women’s basketball stands alone in the portal era

by Megan Davis and Regan Guirguis
Published April 17, 2025

MEGAN DAVIS: Hi, it's Megan Davis.REGAN GUIRGUIS: And Regan Guirguis. DAVIS: With the Minnesota Daily, and you're listening to the Gold Standard, a podcast dedicated to the University of Minnesota...

What’s next for Gophers women’s basketball as they eye stronger future season

by Megan Davis and Matthew Zeichert
Published April 10, 2025

MEGAN DAVIS: Hi, this is Megan Davis.MATTHEW ZEICHERT: And I'm Matthew Zeichert.DAVIS: With the Minnesota Daily, and you're listening to The Gold Standard, a podcast dedicated to the University...

Mya Hooten, Breezy Burnett — Gopher stars off the field

by Regan Guirguis and Sophia Bablitch
Published March 31, 2025

REGAN GUIRGUIS: Hello Gopher fans! It's Regan Guirguis and...SOPHIA BABLITCH: Sophia Bablitch. GUIRGUIS: With the Minnesota Daily, and you're listening to the Gold Standard, a podcast dedicated...

From sidelines to sign-offs, saying goodbye to the Daily

by Alex Karwowski, Eitan Schoenberg, and Andrew Cornelius
Published December 14, 2024

ALEX KARWOWSKI: How's it going, everyone, and welcome back to the Gold Standard. My name's Alex Karwowski, your Minnesota Daily sports editor, and I'm here today with Eitan and Andrew. Eitan and...

Volleyball dominates, basketball rebuilds and soccer advances in Gophers nation

by Champ Howard and Andrew Cornelius
Published November 21, 2024

CHAMP HOWARD: Welcome to another episode of The Gold Standard Minnesota Daily sports podcast. I'm Champ Howard and I'm here with Andrew Cornelius. Andrew, why don't you get us started? ANDREW...

Gopher sports face ups and downs on home turf

by Alex Karwowski, Ceci Heinen, and Ahmed Hassan
Published November 15, 2024

ALEX KARWOWSKI: Hello, hello, and welcome back to The Gold Standard. I'm Alex Karwowski, your Minnesota Daily sports editor. And I'm joined here today with campus activities reporter, Ahmed, and the...