Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, we’re reconnecting with one of our favorite guests: Vikings legendary running back Robert Smith. Robert talks about meeting up with his old teammates, working with tech companies to address issues in rural communities, the impact of Aaron Jones on this team, the maintenance needed to be a running back, and his most memorable games in Green Bay. Plus, Pete Bercich and Mark Rosen look back at the win against Houston and look ahead at the implications of the upcoming game at Green Bay. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.  It's 'border battle' week and we've got an awesome guest to breakdown the insanity of the Packers season.  Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone from The Office) joins Cy Amundson to dig into his NFC North preseason predictions, rooting for his close friend Aaron Rodgers, the memorable losses to the Seahawks in the playoffs, and how he and John Krasinski used to play Madden on the set of The Office.  All of this and more is on today's episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Also, be sure to preorder Brian's new book The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin from HarperCollins Publishers now.  A new Christmas classic for all ages and the ultimate holiday gift for every fan of The Office: Spend “The Night Before Christmas” at Dunder Mifflin in this hilarious and timeless illustrated retelling of the beloved poem, featuring a visit from Michael Scott as Santa and narrated by Kevin Malone (author Brian Baumgartner). On Sale: November 5, 2024. Click here to purchase: mnvkn.gs/4eEXRn7 Brian's previously released books can also be found here: Seriously Good Chili Cookbook -  seriouslygoodchili.comSeriously Good Barbecue Cookbook - seriouslygoodbarbecue.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 289 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Gabe Henderson sits down with Vikings linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill about his experience in joining the Vikings defense. Kamu looks back at his college and NFL relationship with defensive coordinator Brian Flores, the leadership of Harrison Smith, the increased intensity of playing the Packers in the 2024 border battle, and the need to be a complete player within this Vikings defense. All of this and more is in episode 289 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings improved to 3-0 after a dominant performance at U.S. Bank Stadium over the Houston Texans. The Vikings once again capitalized on an early interception, this time by Kamu Grugier-Hill on the second play of the game and Justin Jefferson turned it into six points six plays later. Cam Bynum also grabbed another interception early in the 4th Quarter that led to a 2-yard touchdown by Johnny Mundt. Defensively, the Vikings recorded 2 interceptions, 5 sacks, 8 pass deflections, and 8 QB hits. Former Texan Jonathan Greenard led the team with 3 sacks. Offensively, Sam Darnold once again was efficient and effective. Darnold finished with 181 yards passing, 4 passing touchdowns, and a QBR of 128.9. The 4 passing touchdowns went to Justin Jefferson, Aaron Jones, Jalen Nailor, and Johnny Mundt. Aaron Jones ran for 102 yards, had 148 combined yards, and his receiving touchdown on the day. Will Reichard also was perfect in the kicking game once again, including a 58-yard field goal in the 4th Quarter. The Vikings shift their sights to Green Bay next week in pursuit of another victory. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich break it all down, including: the defense making C.J. Stroud uncomfortable, Jonathan Greenard's 3-sack game, Sam Darnold taking advantage of key mismatches, and the importance of winning the turnover battle. Plus, both Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold's press conferences are included in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight's guest is the 2024 Vikings Ring Of Honor inductee Bobby Bryant. Bobby joins Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich to talk about his journey and successes with the Minnesota Vikings, his memorable draft phone call, why he chose the NFL over the MLB, his longtime friendship with Alan Page, his most memorable games, and the influence of Bud Grant on learning to play in the cold. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 288 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Gabe Henderson welcomes wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell to the show to break down why his group has been so successful this season. Keenan talks about the need for his crew to do the dirty work to setup their opportunities, what it was like working with Stefon Diggs in both college and the NFL, the challenge the Texans and head coach DeMeco Ryans poses this week, and why the noise levels at U.S. Bank Stadium are such a huge factor. All of this and more is in episode 288 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another edition of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The Texans are coming to town, but their fans are living in a ghost town… Luckily our old friend Blake Wexler from Phili jumped in to save the day and joined host Cy Amundson to talk about the state of the NFC. Cy and Blake get into the implication of Kirk Cousins beating the Eagles on Monday night, Jake Reed setting the third wide receiver standard, why Josh McCown is beloved by Eagles fans, and the types of statues on the horizon for a Vikings Super Bowl win. All of this and more is on today's episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the San Francisco 49ers in their home opener at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. The Vikings defense and special teams turned an interception, a blocked punt by C.J. Ham, and a turnover on downs into 17 points to help secure the victory. Sam Darnold hit Justin Jefferson for a 97-yard touchdown pass in the 1st quarter to take a 10-point lead and never looked back. Darnold finished the day 17 of 26 for 268 passing yards, 2 TD's, and 1 INT. Jefferson finished the day with 4 receptions for 133 yards and a touchdown, while Jalen Nailor finished with 3 receptions for 54 yards and the other touchdown. Ty Chandler led the team with 82 yards rushing on the day. Defensively, the Vikings were hungry and got after Brock Purdy all game. Purdy was hit 7 times, sacked 6 times (including twice by Patrick Jones II), and threw an interception to Josh Metellus. Will Reichard was perfect once again and finished the day with three field goals and two extra points. Up next, the Vikings continue their homestand against the Houston Texans next Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich help break down the impressive victory by looking at the importance of the Vikings running game, Sam Darnold finishing off the day with a key drive, the overall balance of the Vikings roster, and Blake Cashman's impact on the defense. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold's press conferences are included in this week's edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight's guest is Vikings Legend Henry Thomas. Henry joins Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich to look back at his legacy on the defensive line, his rookie moment with Jerry Burns in 1987, the impact on his career learning from legendary coaches, and life after football. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another edition of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. It's 49ers week and host Cy Amundson brought in two 49ers diehards with stories to tell. Comedians Al Madrigal and David Huntsberger recant their experiences working with their childhood team, the realities of going to 49ers games, tailgating in Minnesota, announcing George Kittle's NFL draft pick, and the joy of roasting NFL players. All of this and more is on today's episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 287 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! It’s week 2 and the Vikings are preparing for their home opener on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. This week, we have two great guests to help provide an inside look at the state of the team and the NFL abroad. Vikings Safety Cam Bynum reflects on the success the team had win week 1, learning from the experience of his talented teammate, adjusting to married life in the NFL, and the impact of a good home field advantage. Ndamukong Suh also joins the show as part of the Sky Sports NFL contingent of analysts who will be covering the Vikings in the coming weeks. Suh talks about his experience working in the London area, the importance of good preparation on and off the field, rooting for fellow Husker Harrison Phillips, and the 2024 playoff prospects for the NFC North. Plus, Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson look at key matchups in the 'Pepsi - That’s what I like' segment and discuss the buzz around the 2024 home opener this weekend. All of this and more is in Episode 287 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the week 1 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Minnesota Vikings won their 2024 regular season opener with a 28-6 victory over the NY Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Offseason acquisitions were flashing all over the field, including quarterback Sam Darnold who had a great start and was incredibly efficient. Darnold finished the game 19 of 24 for 208 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, an INT, and a 113.2 quarterback rating. New running back Aaron Jones also stood out in his debut, finishing with 94 rushing yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson got on the board with a 3-yard touchdown pass from Darnold and finished the game with 59 receiving yards, while Jalen Nailor also hauled in a 21-yard touchdown reception in the 3rd quarter. Defensively, the squad was opportunistic. They tallied 2 INT's, 6 pass deflections, and 5 sacks on Daniel Jones in the game. Patrick Jones II led the team with 2 sacks and Andrew Van Ginkel had a sack and a pick 6 to seal the victory in the 3rd Quarter. Kicker Will Reichard was a perfect 4-for-4 in extra points on the day. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the importance of Aaron Jones in this offense, Van Ginkel and Smith with key INT's, Sam Darnold's debut performance, and the upcoming challenge posed by the 49ers in week 2. Plus, Kevin O'Connell and Sam Darnold's press conferences are included in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.  Tonight's guest is Vikings legendary quarterback Brad Johnson.  Brad joins Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich to look back at his Vikings experience, the history of Vikings quarterbacks, playing with Vikings wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell, how to deal with adversity, and his newfound celebrity online doing trick shot videos.  All of this and more is in the season kickoff edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another season of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.  Host Cy Amundson has a loaded lineup to kick off the season.  Minnesota Comic Chad Daniels joins Cy to discuss the prospects of the Vikings season, the awesomeness of Randy Moss, Cy being a nightmare when watching a game, and the long history of Vikings v Giants historic matchups. Cy also welcomes NY Comics and diehard Giants fans, Chris Distefano and Mike Cannon from The Chrissy Chaos podcast.  Chris and Mike breakdown their distain of the Cowboys, the choice of wearing jerseys as an adult, fan support for Danny Dimes, and lobby to get Eli Manning into the HOF.   All of this and more is on today's episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 286 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  The 2024 season kicks off Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey against the NY Giants and Gabe Henderson sits down with Vikings Team Owner and President Mark Wilf to reflect on the state of the team.  Mark looks back at 20 years of team ownership, their commitment to investing in the future, providing the fans with a worldclass experience, the rule change processes during the offseason, and his expectations for the 2024-25 season.  Gabe also connects with Tatum Everett and Jay Nelson about what to expect in week 1 versus the Giants, key matchups in the ‘Pepsi – That’s what I like’ segment, and the curiosity surrounding our revamped defensive personnel under Brian Flores.  All of this and more is in Episode 286 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.