The Vikings Tailgate

<p>Check out The Tailgate presented by Cambria. Each week comedian Cy Amundson will preview the upcoming game with one of his closest friends who happens to be one of the top comedians in America and a die-hard fan of the Vikings opponent. They’ll talk about their love of football, the upcoming matchup with the Vikings and dive into what it means to be a fan.</p>

Vikings Tailgate: Cy and Chad Respect The Perseverance Of The Tortured Cleveland Browns Fan - CLE - Ep 58

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings continue their European tour, this time in "Jolly Old London" against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Cy and Chad look back on some of the most historic "Oh No" moments for the Browns organization, review the "Miracle At The Met" ramifications, give kudos to the perseverance of Clevelanders, and pick apart the challenges facing both teams this weekend at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. All of this and more is in Episode 58 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-02
33:05

Vikings Tailgate: Cy and Chad Are Looking For The Luck Of The Irish In Dublin - PIT - Ep 57

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels have been scouring their lawns for some four-leafed clovers going into the upcoming game in Dublin, Ireland against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The guys discuss the pilot episode of the failed Jerome Bettis game show, the unfortunate end to a field goal contest, and the prospects for the two great fans bases taking over the 'Emerald Isle' this weekend. Make sure to set your alarm clocks early for the game on Sunday morning, kiss the Blarney Stone, and enjoy episode 57 of the Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-25
26:11

Vikings Tailgate: Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels Are Asking Who Dey? - CIN - EP 56

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are looking out Cy's windows at The Queen City and asking 'Who Dey?' With two backup starting quarterbacks, superstar wide receivers, and years of fan trauma, Sunday's matchup is shaping up to be a fun one. Cy and Chad are talking about the legend of the 'Icky Shuffle,' Bengals fans getting yelled at by their head coach for throwing snowballs, and the excitement level of Bison fans getting to watch Carson Wentz start for the Vikings this week. All of this and more is in episode 56 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-18
30:45

Vikings Tailgate: Chad And Cy Are Taking Buckhead Back - ATL - EP 55

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are back after surviving a crazy week 1 Vikings win in Chicago. This week, the Falcons are coming to town and stirring up old memories. Cy and Chad talk through their 1998 NFC Championship trauma, the 'adventures' navigating the Atlanta airport, Chad's fizzled dreams of being a rapper, and learning that Buckhead is not what you think. All of this and more is in episode 55 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-11
39:36

Vikings Tailgate: Chad Daniels In The Tough Guy Town - CHI - Ep 54

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. We're kicking off the regular season and host Cy Amundson is making moves. Cy's brought in his good friend and diehard Vikings fan, Chad Daniels, to join the show throughout the 2025 season and man are they excited for the kickoff on Monday night. Chad and Cy discuss why they loved William 'The Refrigerator' Perry, the intensity of Chicago sports fans, what it's like getting street heckled in Chicago, and their optimism for Vikings Quarterback J.J. McCarthy. All of this and more is on episode 54 of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-04
34:00

Vikings Tailgate: Week 18 In Detroit and Wild Card Weekend Preview With Zach Martina - LAR - Episode 53

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. It's Wild Card weekend and the Vikings are facing the Rams on the road Monday night. Cy's back with fan favorite Zach Martina to review the week 18 game against the Lions and preview the upcoming NFL playoffs. Cy and Zach talk about Zach's Lions waiting for the dust to settle, the Vikings need to refocus against the Rams, the preferred opponent paths to get to the Super Bowl, and all the fun matchups happening this weekend across the league. All of this and more is on episode 53 of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-09
46:59

Vikings Tailgate: Jeff Foxworthy Has A Viking-In-Law and Adam Ray Loves Sam Darnold - GB - Episode 51

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Much like all of you, we've been spending some extra time with our loved ones this holiday season, but we wanted to make sure to post some of our favorite moments from 2024 on The Vikings Tailgate this week. Host Cy Amundson starts off talking with comedy legend Jeff Foxworthy about his 'skoldier' son-in-law who has taught Jeff's grandson the 'Skol Vikings' fight song and even went on a hunger strike after a tough loss. For the second half, Cy catches up with touring comic Adam Ray to talk about his love for the Seahawks and Adam's friendship with quarterback Sam Darnold. All of this and more is on episode 51 of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. We'll be back with another great show in Week 18 to preview the regular season finale in Detroit. See you then! Also, Adam Ray is all over the country right now for his 'Dr. Phil Live!' tour and will be coming to the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis on March 2nd. Be sure to grab your tickets for his shows right here: https://mnvkn.gs/4fy9E6KSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-26
22:39

Vikings Tailgate: Adam Ray Roasts The NFL and Loves Sam Darnold - SEA - Episode 50

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings are heading to the 'Emerald City' and big-time comedian Adam Ray joins Cy Amundson to talk through his love for Seattle sports. Adam talks about roasting the Steelers and Seahawks players, his friendship with Sam Darnold, the culture shift of the Pete Carroll era, the emotions surrounding the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, and the special memories made by taking his nephew to his first Seahawks game. All of this and more is on episode 50 of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Adam Ray is all over the country right now for his 'Dr. Phil Live!' tour and will be coming to the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis on March 2nd. Be sure to grab your tickets for his shows right here: https://mnvkn.gs/4fy9E6KSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-20
40:52

Vikings Tailgate: Bryan Miller Is Uncomfortably Optimistic - CHI - Episode 49

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The 'Monsters of the Midway' are heading to U.S. Bank Stadium for a Winter Whiteout game and Minnesota comedian Bryan Miller is all about it. Bryan and Cy Amundson break down why this season has both of them feeling uncomfortably optimistic, why the Bears seem to be emotionally spent at this point, state the case for Kwesi and Kevin O'Connell to be contenders for NFL awards, and look ahead at the prospect of week 18 being for all the marbles. All of this and more is on episode 49 of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Also, be sure to check out Bryan Miller this weekend Dec. 12th - 14th at Acme Comedy Company here in Minneapolis. Grab your tickets now: https://mnvkn.gs/4gAIUUdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-12
39:53

Vikings Tailgate: Jeff Foxworthy Is A Football Wingman and The Falcons 28-3 Heartbreak - ATL - Episode 48

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The 'dirty birds' are coming back to town and comedian Jeff Foxworthy is all about it. Jeff chronicals his love for Atlanta sports (Bulldogs, Falcons, and Braves), what it's like rooting alongside his diehard Vikings fan son-in-law, his new role as a 'football babysitter wingman,' why Game 7 of the 1991 World Series is the greatest of all time, and his feeling that experiencing repeated heartbreak is worth watching your team finally win a national title. All of this and more is on episode 48 of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Also, be sure to check out Jeff Foxworthy on Dec 13th and 14th at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV. Tickets are available now: https://mnvkn.gs/4fWu9ekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-05
41:40

Vikings Tailgate: Thanksgiving Football In The NFC North and The Campbell Gamble - AZ - Episode 47

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. It's Thanksgiving week and even though the Vikings are facing the Cardinals Sunday, the NFC North is fully in the spotlight all day Thursday. Cy brings back show favorite and Lions fan Zach Martina to review the insanely competitive NFC North and the implications of the 2 most critical games on Thursday. The guys break down the Lions facing the Bears at home, the Packers facing the Dolphins Thursday night, the prosect of the Vikings and Lions having everything on the line in week 18, why the 'Campbell Gamble' could be the boom or bust factor for the Lions, and why Cy feels the Vikings are entering a moment to make a strong run in the 2024 NFL playoffs. All of this and more is on episode 47 of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-27
33:17

Vikings Tailgate: It's A Hard Knock Life For Daniel Van Kirk And Bears Fans - CHI - Episode 46

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Hollywood comedian, actor, and podcaster Daniel Van Kirk joins Cy Amundson for this Bears week edition of the Vikings Tailgate. Daniel recants his reaction to the Bears loss to Green Bay, the tame version of Hard Knocks we got this season, why the Bears and Packers rivalry is unmatched, his feelings on the need for a culture change in Chicago, and why he feels that a certain top tier college coach may just be what the Bears are looking for. All of this and more is on episode 46 of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Be sure to check out Daniel Van Kirk's stand-up special 'Rose Gold' out now on Youtube. Also, check out Daniel's recurring stand up show 'Overshare Comedy' every first Wednesday of the month in Los Angeles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-21
46:44

Vikings Tailgate: James Roday Rodriguez Titan's Up, Announces At The 2022 NFL Draft - TEN - Episode 45

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Hollywood actor and writer James Roday Rodriguez from 'Psych', 'A Million Little Things,' and 'Buddy Games' joins the show to talk about his lifelong love of the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans. James looks back on his childhood memories of Earl Campbell, the thrill of 'The Music City Miracle,' his announcing experience at the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas, and his longtime love of fantasy football. 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.

11-14
34:52

Vikings Tailgate: Joe Mande On Fans Yelling Bortles, Growing Up On MN Sports - JAX - Episode 44

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Comedian and Hollywood writer Joe Mande joins host Cy Amundson to break down Joe's fandom for MN sports, coining the phrase 'BORTLES!' as a writer for 'The Good Place,' the importance of good sports ownership, working with celebrity athletes, and their love for Adam Sandler. 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. Be sure to check out Joe Mande's standup specials and his upcoming show 'Running Point' on Netflix. Also, help us out with a like and subscribe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-08
44:40

Vikings Tailgate: Megan Gailey On The Trauma Of The Greatest Comeback In NFL History, Colts Game Bridal Shower - INDY - Episode 43

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Comedian Megan Gailey joins host Cy Amundson to discuss her sports fanaticism, why the Colts fanbase is still in a post-Andrew Luck haze, viewing sports through a parental lens, planning her life around Indianapolis sports, and why the greatest comeback in NFL history still traumatizes her to this day. 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. Be sure to check out Megan Gailey, Sarah Tiana, and Rachel Bonnetta on the Sports Bitches Podcast anywhere you download your favorite shows. Also, help us out with a like and subscribe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-31
40:58

Vikings Tailgate: Detroit Lions Game Review, Navigating The NFC North - Episode 42

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings dropped their first game this past weekend 31-29 to the Lions and host Cy Amundson brought back our favorite Detroit superfan, Zach Martina, to review the contest. Cy and Zach discuss the key plays from Sunday, the feeling that both teams are on a collision course towards the NFL playoffs, the competitive nature of the NFC North, and debate the updated power rankings. All of this and more is in today's episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Also, check out Zach Martina in St. Paul, MN this Friday, Oct. 25th and Saturday, Oct 26th at the Laugh Camp Comedy Club. Get your tickets now at zachmartina.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-23
29:33

Vikings Tailgate: Zach Martina Reports As Eligible, Loves Dan Campbell - DET - Episode 41

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions are coming to town and our favorite Detroit superfan, Zach Martina, is back on the show. Zach is excited for the way the 2024 season has started, explains why the Taylor Decker penalty last season is still on the minds of Lions nation, needs Detroit to win for Dan Campbell's sake, and tries to figure out what the Lions defense will look like without DE Aidan Hutchinson. Plus, Zach and Cy break down the NFC North standings, debate how far this Vikings team could go in 2024, and react to the Davante Adams trade on Tuesday. 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. Grab some tickets to Zach's upcoming live comedy show at the Laugh Camp Comedy Club in St, Paul, MN on October 25th and 26th. Tickets are available at zachmartina.com right now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-17
44:40

Vikings Tailgate: Barstool Sports Kevin Clancy Is A Tortured NY Fan - NYJ - Episode 40

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. We're heading across the pond to take on the New York Jets and diehard fan Kevin Clancy of Barstool Sports (@kfcbarstool) joins the show to help break it all down. Kevin reflects on the Aaron Rodgers experience, the NY media beast, the resurgence of Sam Darnold, the Karl Anthony-Towns trade in the NBA, and the repeated history of suffering as a Jets, Mets, and Knicks fan. Grab some tea or a pint and enjoy 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.

10-03
45:42

Vikings Tailgate: Brian Baumgartner's Friendship With Aaron Rodgers, Love For The Packers – GB – Episode 39

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.

09-26
45:51

Vikings Tailgate: Super Bowl Statues and The Legend of Josh McCown – HOU – Episode 38

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.

09-19
36:27

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