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The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings and the Green Bay Packers are setup for a shootout at the Lambeau Corral Sunday Night to determine the NFC North Champion. Fortunately we have Teddy Earp, Zimmer Earp, Blair Earp and Doc Harrison Holiday in our posse. The Packers have Ike and Billy Clanton. (Excuse me while I go watch Tombstone. It's a phenomenal movie.)

Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) swings by to preview Border Battle 2.0. We chat about how Green Bay can get got, why Vikings fans should want the damn home playoff game and not try to be cute, how far this team can realistically go in the playoffs and if Teddy Bridgewater's resurgence can be enough to take us on a magic carpet ride. Also we determine that I make more references to the movie Looper more than any other human on planet Earth.

All this and other "The Vikings aren't your Huckleberry" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

Read all of Arif’s stuff at The Daily Norseman and Vikings Journal as well as listen to his podcast Norse Code.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Vikings-Packers_Preview_with_Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

2015 is almost in the books, so why not close out in the most cliche way possible by doing a "The Best of 2015" episode! (I..... I'm lazy and not creative.) It's been a extremely fun year with you the listeners here at the Purple FTW! Podcast. From the end of the 2014 7-9 season, the 5-Hour NFL Draft Live Stream, doing shows from Mankato and all of the insightful guests we've had -- especially the regular contributors Di Murphy, Luke Inman, Lindsey Young and Arif Hasan. Hopefully we cranked out some quasi-quality and quasi-coherent Minnesota Fightin' Vikings audio action and gave you a few chuckles along the way. Let's look back before we dive forward into 2016.

The Best of 2015 Clips Include
• Jenna-King Shepherd - Austin Shepherd's Wife (Episode 172)
• Todd Steussie - Former Viking Left Tackle (Episode 108)
• Matt Waldman - Rookie Scouting Portfolio (Episode 110)
• Paul Allen - KFAN/Radio Voice of the Vikings (Episode 111)
• Redoing the 2011 Vikings Draft (Episode 123)
• Every Vikings Starting QB Ever. Ranked. (Episode 128)
• Dave Schwartz - Kare 11 (Episode 130)
• Matt Vensel - Star Tribune (Episode 132)
• Chad Greenway - Vikings Linebacker (Episode 133)
• Andy Talks Vikings with Uncle Nick while Cooking General Tso's Chicken (Episode 135)
• Andrew Krammer - 1500 ESPN (Episode 137)
• Luke Inman, Sam Ekstrom, Arif Hasan (Episode 145)
• Arif Hasan - Daily Norseman/Vikings Journal (Episode 227)
• Michael Grey - WBBL Grand Rapids (Episode 166)
• Ron Johnson - Former Gophers/Ravens Wide Receiver (Episode 180)

All this and other "You ain't seen nothing yet. Wait until 2016." nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Purple_FTW_Podcast_-_The_Best_of_2015.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings have been perpetually searching for a big-bodied, go up and get it type wide receiver ever since Sidney Rice left. Here we are again. We were fortunate to find the electric Stefon Diggs late in the draft (5th round) and past two drafts have been prodigious in terms of wide receivers available with no sign of slowing down. Could the Vikes find another stud late to pair with Diggs? Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) drops some knowledge on us about some late round sleeper wideouts Vikings fans should keep their eye on.

Today's Roster Includes
• Corey Davis, Western Michigan
• De’Runnya Wilson, Miss State
• Rashard Higgins, Colorado State
• Leonte Carroo, Rutgers
• Devon Cajuste, Stanford
• Malcolm Mitchell, Georgia
• Braxton Miller, Ohio State
• Ricky Seals-Jones, Texas A&M

All this and other "Let's find on the field Josh Gordon 2.0" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

Hit up all of Luke's stuff at eDraft and Cold Omaha.

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Direct download: Episode_229_-_NFL_Draft_Forecast_with_Luke_Inman_-_Sleeper_WRs.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:25pm CDT

Our Minnesota Fightin' Vikings secured their spot in the playoffs tonight with an emphatic win 49-17 over the New York Giants. The Vikes defense feasted on Eli Manning while Teddy Bridgewater continued his high level of play. The Purple's task is clear: Win next Sunday in Lambeau and win the division and a home Wild Card round playoff game. Let's. Go.

We In Da Tourney Talking Points Include
• Playoffs, Homeboy
• The Non-Existent Primetime Curse
• The Zimmer Hellfire Defense is Healthy
• The Giants DGAF
• Teddy Continues to Roll
• Adrian's Gonna Win the Rushing Title
• #FreeMcKinnon
• Props to Kyle Rudolph
• Offensive Line Hodge Podge
• Danielle Hunter is Ahead of Schedule
• Blair Walsh if Redic
• Mission: Win The North
• Flex Appeal - Vikings/Packers on SNF
• I Love Nick Swardson
• Listener Mailbag

All this and other "You hear that? We just picked Eli again." nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_228_-_Playoffs_Vikings-Giants_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:25am CDT

The path for the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings is clear: Win Two Games, Win The North. To do that the Purple will have to win in prime time and beat the Packers, things that have been sparse as of late (just ask #VikingsTwitter). The Odell Beckham-less New York Football Giants stand in the way first (although the issue was up in the air during recording). We welcome Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) back into the friendly confines to talk about Gotham vs Twin Cities.

Other topics include how the Vikings got completely messed over in the Pro Bowl voting because fans are sheep, why Ron Jaworski is NOT a premier source for breaking news, if Teddy Bridgewater can keep playing the best ball of his career, how the Giants are basically the Browns without OBJ and Arif and I hand out presents to the team. Because 'tis the season or something.

All this and other "Andre Williams is the worst running back I've ever seen in my life" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

Read all of Arif’s stuff at The Daily Norseman and Vikings Journal as well as listen to his podcast Norse Code.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_227_-_Vikings_Face-Off_with_Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings potentially got a Christmas Gift from Odell Beckham Jr by him acting a fool against Carolina and getting suspended for the Purple vs New York Football Giants Sunday Night Football showdown (pending appeal). Di Murphy (@DiMurphyMN) of The Daily Norseman rejoins the show to talk about if OBJ's actions warranted suspension and if the NFL has the fortitude to uphold said suspension on appeal even though it would mean one of the league's biggest stars missing a prime time game with playoff implications.

We also chatted about how men and women cannot be friends (sometimes), make fun of Josh Freeman and that 2013 Monday Night Football debacle in the Meadowlands, Di yells at me for wanting Eli over Peyton Manning in a last-minute drive situation, we bask in the greatness of Teddy Bridgewater's performance versus the Bears, and ponder if Adrian Peterson and Teddy B can co-exist for another season or if "All Day" will be "All Gone" in 2016.

All this and other "WHY DID JOSH FREEMAN THROW 53 TIMES?!?" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_226_-_The_Josh_Freeman_Bowl_with_Di_Murphy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

With the NFL season winding down it's time to enter NFL MOCK DRAFT SEASON! Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) of eDraft and Cold Omaha joins us for his weekly draft take as we run through his first mock draft of the 2016 draft cycle.

Luke's Top-Five Include:
1. Tennessee Titans: Laremy Tunsil, Offensive Tackle, Ole Miss
2. San Diego Chargers: Ronnie Stanley, Offensive Tackle, Notre Dame
3. Cleveland Browns: Joey Bosa, Defensive End, Ohio State
4. Baltimore Ravens: Jalen Ramsey, Safety/Cornerback, Florida State
5. Detroit Lions: Vernon Hargreaves, Cornerback, Florida

Read up on the rest of Luke's Full First Round Mock Draft 1.0 at eDraft. (http://edraft.com/nfl/news/2016-nfl-mock-draft/) Spoiler: Vikings fans will enjoy who Luke gives us.

All this and other "I'm not smart enough to figure out playoff scenarios" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_225_-_NFL_Draft_Forecast_-_Lukes_Mock_Draft_1.0.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:13pm CDT

Our rendition of a holiday classic. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from us here at Purple FTW!

LYRICS:
Teddy the Throwman
Was an Elite NFL QB
When Norv Let Him Play, The Teddy Way
And He Wasn't Deferring to AP

Teddy the Throwman
Had Skinny Knees they Say
But When Norv Did Stop
The Seven Step Drops
How He Lit it Up on Sunday

There Must Have Been Some Magic
In Those Two Gloves He Does Wear
For When He Plays In HIS Offense
The Vikes Move the Ball Everywhere

Teddy the Throwman
Is Elite with Rookie Stefon
And Rudolph's Okay
And You Could Say
Mike Wallace is Decent When He's On

Gumpity Gump Gump
Gumpity Gump Gump
Look at Teddy Throw

Gumpity Gump Gump
Gumpity Gump Gump
Winning the North You Know

Teddy the Throwman
Charles Johnson is Also a Thing
And He Throws to Wright
And He Keeps it Tight
With 2 Catches, 24 Yards He Brings

Teddy the Throwman
Is a Great Marriage with Zim
And McKinnon is Fun
Running Out of the Gun
Good Thing Happen When You Give the Ball to Him

There Was a Bunch of Vikings Fans
Hating on the Kid From Louisville
But the Last Two Weeks Teddy Has Stood Up
And Told Them All to Chill

Teddy the Throwman
Is Gonna Lead Us to Rings
Open US Bank
And We Have to Thank
Teddy for Letting Us Have Nice Things

Gumpity Gump Gump
Gumpity Gump Gump
Look at Teddy Throw

Gumpity Gump Gump
Gumpity Gump Gump
Winning the North You Know

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:35pm CDT

Teddy Dave Bridgewater silenced a lot of critics Sunday with his four passing touchdown, zero interception and one rushing score performance at The Bank lifting the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings over the Chicago Bears 38-17 in a crucial game for the final playoff push. We recap the game that was and explain why it might have happened.....

Control Our Own Destiny Talking Points Include
• Teddy Bridgewater Quieted The Haters
• Teddy Ballgame
• Props to Norv Turner for Calling a Solid Game
• Freed McKinnon
• The Offense is Better Without Adrian Peterson
• Welcome Back Stefon Diggs!
• Take a Bow, Brian Robison
• The Defense Played Well Without Key Starters
• The Vikings Kickoff Coverage Game Needs Work.
• Mike Zimmer Coaching Nuggets
• Random Thoughts
• Giants Coming Up
• We Control Own Desitny: 2 Wins Get the North

All this and other "I'm not smart enough to figure out playoff scenarios" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_224_-_Teddy_Ballgame_-_Vikings-Bears_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:51pm CDT

BONUS Bears-Vikings coverage this week with a special chat with show favorite Julie DiCaro (@JulieDiCaro) of 670 The Score in Chicago.

We talked about how Jay Cutler suddenly is being re-embraced by the Chicago faithful, how Vikings and Bears fans can be eerily similar, why 30-year old running back Matt Forte and 30-year old running back Adrian Peterson are extremely different, predictions for Sunday's game, and what it's like for Julie to be married to a diehard Minnesota Fightin' Vikings fan.

All that and other "Clark Griswold was a Vikings fan" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_223_-_Vikings-Bears_Preview_with_Julie_DiCaro.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

Star Wars is a thing. And the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings and the Chicago Bears are set to clash at TCF Bank Stadium Sunday like the Rebel Alliance and the Dark Side and the Romulans and the.... I've never seen Star Wars.... But Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) has! We talk about The Force as well as the Purple People Eaters as he makes his weekly stop.

We also chatted about which Vikings will make the Pro Bowl (not that the Pro Bowl matters), ask if Rick Spielman is underrated, why Linval Joseph being back is monsterous for our playoff chances, and Arif casts Vikings players as Star Wars characters. Because that's original.

All that and other "I've only seen the Family Guy Star Wars...." nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

Read all of Arif’s stuff at The Daily Norseman and Vikings Journal as well as listen to his podcast Norse Code.

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_222_-_Star_Wars_Vikings_with_Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The Week 15 showdown between the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings and the Chicago Windy City Bears is nigh! That's why we had Bears blogger Jeff Hughes (@DaBearsBlog) of Da Bears Blog in to discuss how his Monsters of the Midway look to try and play spoiler against our beloved Purple who need this home win to help solidify our playoff position.

We chatted about how Jeff likes the new regime in Chicago, how new media like blogs and podcasts have an edge over traditional outlets, if Jay Cutler has turned things around, Matt Forte being on the way out, how Teddy Bridgewater can get the sour taste of Arizona out of his mouth, and how the Vikes and Bears will end up Sunday afternoon at The Bank.

All that and other "Red Red Wine Make the Vikings Feel So Fine" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

Also, I'd rather be in the Red Wine Club than the Donut Club to be honest....

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_221_-_Red_Wine_Vikings__Bears_Talk_with_Jeff_Hughes.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings begin their stretch run by welcoming in the Chicago Bears Sunday afternoon at The Bank. The Purple can keep their playoff and division title dreams alive simply by winning. What a novel concept.

We welcome in Di Murphy (@DiMurphyMN) of The Daily Norseman for her weekly hot takes as we discuss Week 16 Vikings-Giants being flexed to Sunday Night football, how the Purple can keep position in the playoff picture, if the "Primetime Curse" is a real thing, and how this damn team better get healthy if it wants to do anything in January.

All that and other "Connor McGregor Looks Like a Viking Until He Talks" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_220_-_Vikings_Punching_Cutler_with_Di_Murphy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

We're looking to shut em down today on this edition of the NFL Draft Forecast with Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) -- of eDraft and Cold Omaha -- as we talk about some hot cornerback prospects to watch heading into NFL Draft season.

This Week's Prospects Include
• Jalen Ramsey, Florida State
• Vernon Hargreaves, Florida
• Kendall Fuller, Virginia Tech
• Tre'Davious White, LSU
• Desmond King, Iowa
• Mackensie Alexander, Clemson
• Eric Murray, Minnesota

All that and other "Stiff Hips" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_219_-_NFL_Draft_Forecast_with_Luke_Inman_-_Cornerbacks_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:18pm CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings did NOT lose by fiddy points as most of #VikingsTwitter expected, but did fall to the Arizona Cardinals 23-20 Thursday night. Teddy Bridgewater played one of the best games of his young career, yet will only be remembered for the strip sack that sealed the game for Arizona, the second game ending strip sack to end a 23-20 road game this season...

We discuss the game that was and look forward to remaining games on the schedule while determining if the Vikings can hold off Tampa Bay for the Wild Card or if Green Bay can still get got for the NFC North crown (spoiler: they can).

Other "Such a Vikings Way to Lose" Talking Points Include
• Two Ways to Look at Teddy's Game
• The Mandatory Norv Turner Talking Point
• Adrian Peterson Got Fed
• Wide Receiver Run Down
• Tight End Play is Official
• The Offensive Line Was What It Was
• The Injured Defense Played Decent
• Xavier Rhodes. Cmon Man
• Hai, Anthony Harris
• Trae Waynes Assessment
• 10-Days Off is Huge
• Playoff Picture

All that and other "Gotta Get To 10-6" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_218_-_We_Didnt_Lose_By_Fiddy_-_Vikings-Cardinals_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:31am CDT

Well at least #CheeseburgerGate was a fun distraction as the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings limp into University of Phoenix Stadium tonight to take on the red hot 10-2 Arizona Cardinals. All the odds seem stacked against the 8-4 Purple as we struggle to keep our playoff hopes alive. At least McDonalds gave the team 100 burgers though...

Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) joins us for his weekly spot and we chat about how the Vikings can attempt to right the ship out in the desert. We also touch on whether Norv Turner needs to be fired for not catering to Teddy Bridgewater, if Adrian Peterson has a right to gripe about his usage, how the Zimmer Hellfire Defense can rebound from all of the injuries, and I complain about Jarius Wright not being a "true" slot receiver.

All that and other "I got the burgers that... will... I just got burgers" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

Read all of Arif’s stuff at The Daily Norseman and Vikings Journal as well as listen to his podcast Norse Code.

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Direct download: Episode_217_-_I_Got_These_Cheeseburgers_Man_with_Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are limping into Thursday's showdown with the 10-2 Arizona Cardinals in a game that most Purple supporters are dreading. After the 38-7 dismantling at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, even the most fervent Purple Kool-Aid drinkers are anticipating an ass kicking on Thursday and us falling to 8-5. It's possible. It's also possible the Vikings blow the Cardinals out by thirty because football is stoopid.

Di Murphy (@DiMurphyMN) of The Daily Norseman makes her weekly appearance to vent about the Seahawks game, complain that we have no healthy safeties left, talk about how Teddy Bridgewater is being shafted and if the Vikings truly have to worry about missing the playoffs.

All that and other "I'm Glenn" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_216_-_The_Walking_Vikings_with_Di_Murphy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

For the second straight season, Teddy Bridgewater is operating behind a sub-par offensive line. And with the status of veterans John Sullivan and Phil Loadholt up in the air for 2016, the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings need to look for some new hosses up front in the upcoming Draft. Our man Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) of eDraft and Cold Omaha drops some knowledge on some o-line names to keep an eye on as draft season nears. Hopefully one (or more) of these dudes can keep Teddy on his feet.

Offensive Line Prospects Include
• Laremy Tunsil, OT Ole Miss
• Ronnie Stanley, OT Notre Dame
• Taylor Decker, OT Ohio State
• Jack Conklin, OT Michigan State
• Cody Whitehair, G Kansas State
• Spencer Drango, G Baylor
• Vadal Alexander, G LSU
• Landon Turner, G North Carolina
• Nick Martin, C Notre Dame
• Dan Voltz, C Wisconsin
• Max Tuerk, C USC

All that and other "I miss Charlie Johnson" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_215_-_NFL_Draft_Forecast_-_Got_Beef_with_Luke_Inman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:59pm CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings got embarrassed by the Seattle Sea-Chicken Seahawks Sunday afternoon at The Bank 38-7. The final score was not indicative of how one-sided the game was as the Purple defense gave up 38 points and 433 yards of offense to Seahawks, while Teddy and the Vikings offense was shutout and only had 4 snaps on the Seattle half of the field. It was an eye opening game for a team that has a short week and the 10-2 Arizona Cardinals on Thursday. We recap the game the was and remind ourselves that our season isn't over. Just like when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor.

"Good Teams Don't Get Curb Stomped at Home" Talking Points Include:
• What does it mean to be a "true" fan?
• The Zimmer Hellfire Defense Was Non-Existent
• At Some Point Teddy Bridgewater Runs Out of Excuses
• Norv Turner Needs to be Fired
• Brandon Fusco is Terrible
• Adrian Peterson Wasn't a Factor
• Where Did Stefon Diggs Go?
• Antone Exum is Our Man
• Penalities Have Been Killing Us
• No Time to Hang Our Heads

All that and other "Crushed Like a Grape" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

Direct download: Episode_214_-_Vikings-Seahawks_Recap_-_Its_Not_Over.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:07pm CDT

The playoffs start NOW for the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings as the remaining schedule features zero easy games starting with Sunday as we welcome the Seattle "Bad Defense and Balling Offense" Seahawks into The Bank.

Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) makes his weekly pit stop to discuss how the Purple can prevail over the Blueish-Neon Green and make a push for the 2-seed. We also chat about Warren Moon's thoughts on Teddy Bridgewater, how Mike Zimmer plans to corral Russel Wilson, Harrison Smith or Earl Thomas/Kam Chancellor, if the Vikings offense is turning into the 2012 Adrian Peterson Offense, and we predict NFL coaching changes just for the LOLs.

All that and other "Jarius Wright is no Markus Wheaton" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_213_-_Anthony_Creed_with_Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

If the playoffs started today, the 3-seeded Minnesota Fightin' Vikings would be hosting the 6-seed Seattle Seahawks. Which makes Sunday's showdown at The Bank both a potential playoff preview and an opportunity for a statement win as the Purple look to solidify our playoff position as the 2015 season barrels on.

Dayna O'Gorman (@DaynaOG) of the NFL Female Podcast rejoins the show to talk about how her beloved Seahawks and Legion of Boom Legion of Whom will matchup against Teddy Bridgewater and The Zimmer Hellfire Defense.

We also recap her emotions after last year's Super Bowl, why Kam Chancellor and Earl Thomas get more buzz than Harrison Smith, how Russell Wilson and Teddy are more similar than not, why the 2015 Vikings and the 2013 Seahawks are alike, and if young Thomas Rawls can go yard-for-yard with Adrian Peterson

All that and other "Sherman's gonna blanket Mike Wallace" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_212_-_Vikings-Seahawks_Preview_with_Dayna_OGorman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The 8-3 Minnesota Fightin' Vikings took care of business against the Falcons, but have to prepare to pluck yet another bird as the Seattle Seahawks roll into The Bank on Sunday. Di Murphy (@DiMurphy) of The Daily Norseman makes her triumphant return to the show to talk about our favorite Purple Squadron.

Dranking the Kool-Aid Topics Include
• The glory of Anthony Barr and the Zimmer Hellfire Defense
• Does Adrian have a legit shot at the rushing record?
• Pro Bowler: Yea or Nah?
• Can Teddy have career day versus this formerly good defense?
• Where the heck is Mike Wallace?
• Why are the Seahawks favored?
• Can the Vikings win the two-seed?
• And much, much more.

All that and other "Legion of Whom?" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_211_-_Vikings._So_Hot_Right_Now_with_Di_Murphy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The 2nd installment of our NFL Draft Forecasts is here. Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) of eDraft and Cold Omaha is back to drop knowledge on 10 impact skill position players today. Names both Vikings fans and fantasy football gurus should tabs on as the draft approaches.

Prospects Include
• Ezekiel Elliott, RB Ohio State
• Derrick Henry, RB Alabama
• Devontae Booker, RB Utah
• Laquon Treadwell, WR Ole Miss
• Michael Thomas, WR Ohio State
• Corey Coleman, WR Baylor
• Josh Doctson, WR TCU
• Tyler Boyd, WR Pitt
• Jake Butt, TE Michigan
• Hunter Henry, TE Arkansas
• De'Runnya Wilson, WR Mississippi State

All that and other "WHERE IS KJ MAYE?!" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: UPDATE_Episode_210_-_NFL_Draft_Forecast_-_10_Hot_FLEX_with_Luke_Inman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:50pm CDT

Our Minnesota Fightin' Vikings secured their perch atop the NFC North again with a decisive 20-10 road win over the Atlanta Falcons Sunday afternoon at the sparsely populated Georgia Dome. The win put the bad taste of the Green Bay out of the mouths of Vikings fans and renews hope for the 2015 campaign as we steamroll toward the playoffs. We recap our Devils going down to Georgia.

The #AllinWithZim Talking Points Include
• First place in the NFC North (8-3)
• Do we resemble the 2013 Seahawks?
• Adrian Peterson had a Man Sized Game
• The Mandatory Teddy Bridgewater Talking Point
• Offensive Line Wasn't Bad?
• I Don't Trust Norv Turner
• Kyle Rudolph Might Be Okay
• Mike Zimmer: Coach of the Year?
• The Zimmer Hellfire Defense Will Travel
• Anthony Barr Take a Bow
• We Can't Have These Penalties
• Random Thoughts

All that and other "Blandejo is still bad" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_209_-_Leading_the_North_-_Vikings-Falcons_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:35pm CDT

Black Friday shopping sucks. You should curl up with a nice podcast instead and join Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) and me as we chat about the 7-3 Minnesota Fightin' Vikings as we prepare to make Atlanta howl on Sunday. The Purple have a prime opportunity to get back up after the Packer debacle and solidify themselves as a playoff team by going into the Georgia Dome and taking care of business against the 6-4 Falcons. Fake crowd noise be damned.

All that and other "Roasted Dirty Birds" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_208_-_Black_Friday_Stinks_with_Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful. It also falls on a #ThrowBackThursday, so it's good synergy to revisit one of my favorite podcast interviews, my chat with KFAN personality and Radio Voice of the Minnesota Vikings Paul Allen (@PAontheMic). The podcast has afforded me many opportunities to chat with some great guests and serve an audience of passionate Vikings football fans and for that I have a tremendous amount to be thankful for.

So sit back and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with friends and family, watch some football, take a food coma nap, and if you have some time listen to PA and I talk some Vikings football from April (three weeks before the draft). It's funny to see where our hot takes when both right and wrong.

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_207_-_Thanksgiving_Special_TBT_Interview_with_Paul_Allen.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

Sunday sucked but there's not time to dwell in the NFL as the 7-3 Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are still in prime position to make a playoff push and make some noise in the postseason. Ted Glover (@purplebuckeye) and Eric Thompson (@Eric_J_Thompson) of The Daily Norseman stop by to briefly reminisce about the 30-13 Sunday curbstomping, look ahead towards the pivotal matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, and chat about how to go Feastmode at Thanksgiving.

All that and other "It's the Damn Squirrel's Fault" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_206_-_Vikings_Get_Back_Up_with_Ted_Glover__Eric_Thompson.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The NFL Draft is six months away and the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are in the thick of the playoff race, but it's never to early to start glancing at who might make the Purple drink a little bit strong next season. That's why we're launching a new weekly segment with out man Like Inman (@Luke_Spinman) of eDraft and Cold Omaha to talk about the college prospects to keep an eye on as the season winds down, we dive into the abyss of the offseason, and we look forward to people reading names at a podium in Chicago.

Today We Looked at 12 Hot Non-QB Draft Prospects
• Jalen Ramsey, S/CB, FSU
• Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida
• Robert Nkemdiche, DE/DT. Ole MIss
• Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole MIss
• Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor
• Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
• Jonathan Bullard, DT, Florida
• Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
• Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
• Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame
• Josh Doctson, WR, TCU
• Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss

All that and other "#TankForTreadwell" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_205_-_NFL_Draft_Forecast_with_Luke_Inman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:52pm CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings fell to the Green Bay "our fans own stock, tee hee" Packers 30-13 Sunday afternoon at The Bank. The game was an opportunity to show the world that the Purple were more than just a young team on the rise, but we failed to do so due to mental mistakes, penalties and poor offensive line play. Ah well. The sun still rises tomorrow and we still get a chance to boatrace the Falcons next Sunday. Life at 7-3 is still darn good. But recap the game that was.

"Blerrrggggggg" Talking Points Include
• Squirrel > Ragnar
• The Offensive Line Regressed
• Teddy Outplayed Rodgers
• Norv Doesn't Do Teddy Any Favors
• The Defense Did Not Have a Banner Day
• The Vikings Beat the Vikings with Penalties
• Eddie Lacy is Still Fat. (But Kinda Good Again)
• Kyle Rudolph Love
• Mike Wallace Shade
• Adrian Was MIA
• Not Ready For Prime Time?
• James Jones Was Wearing a Hoodie

All that and other "I Told You About the Shirts" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_204_-_Faith_Vikings-Packers_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:12pm CDT

It's almost time to party. We're only two days away from our Minnesota Fightin' Vikings welcoming in the Green Bay 2nd in the Division Packers for the biggest throwdown of the 2015 campaign. We brought in our man Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) to help get us ready for Border Battle 1.0 as well as expand on his latest piece about chlling out on Teddy Bridgewater.

Other topics include: why comparing Teddy to Alex Smith isn't necessarily an insult, how the Zimmer Hellfire Defense can put the clamps on Aaron Rodgers, why the Packers offense is suddenly anemic, what to expect from Teddy and the passing game against the suddenly not frisky so Packers defense, and why the Purple's recent record means absolutely nothing against the Green and Gold on Sunday.

All that and other "T-Shirts Are Dumb" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_203_-_Vikings-Packers_Border_Battle_with_Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

Border Battle 1.0 is nearly upon us. Will the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings assert their dominance over the NFC North or will the Green Bay Packers stage a second act comeback? We welcome in Alex Gelhar (@AlexGelhar), NFL.com Fantasy Writer and Packer apologist, to the show to dissect who will be Ronda Rousey and who will be Holly Holm Sunday afternoon at The Bank. (We're obvious Holly Holm.)

We chatted about what Aaron Rodgers' deal is, if Adrian Peterson can keep up his historic 2012 pace, where the Vikings' passing game is going wonky, how the Zimmer Hellfire Defense matches up against the Packers offense, and much much more. Also I bug the heck out of Alex about my subpar fantasy team because YOLO.

All that and other "BEAT GREEN BAY" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_202_-_Vikings-Packers_Preview_with_Alex_Gelhar_of_NFL.com.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:06pm CDT

The HUGE Border Battle week is upon us as Mike Zimmer and the NFC North leading Minnesota Fightin' Vikings (7-2) prepare to welcome in the loser of three-straight professional football contests Green Bay Packers (6-3). Di Murphy (@DiMurphyMN) of The Daily Norseman joins us for her weekly spot to talk about the Purple as we scheme on how to defeat the Green, Yellow and Blaze Orange.

Di and I chatted about what it's like to have the #1 Defense in the NFL, how Adrian is back and on pace to win the rushing title (almost by default), why Kyle Rudolph should be benched forever, what Teddy and Norv need to do to get this passing game on fleek, and we play America's newest favorite game What Pisses Di Off More?

All that and other "BEAT GREEN BAY" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_201_-_They_Hate_Us_Cause_They_Aint_Us_with_Di_Murphy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

Our Minnesota Fightin' Vikings (7-2) are alone at the top of the NFC North. Breath. It. In, Vikings Fans.

The Purple secured our perch with a 30-14 (but really 34-14 if Kyle "18.5M GTD" Rudolph wasn't a thing) road win over the upstart Oakland Raiders. The defense and running game paved the way for the fifth straight Vikings win and all the momentum as we roll back home to take on the Green Bay Packers next Sunday afternoon at The Bank. Damn it feels good to be a gangsta right now...

We Survived The Black Hole Talking Points Include
• Dat Zimmer Hellfire Defense is on Fire
• Adrian Peterson is Legit Again
• Teddy “WON” the First Teddy-Carr Bowl
• WTH ARE THE WIDE RECEIVERS?!
• Linval Joseph is #ELITE
• The Mandatory Kyle Rudolph Talking Point
• Harrison Brings the Boom
• The Raiders Offense is Going to be GOOD
• Replace TJ Clemmings with Austin Shepherd
• Replace Andrew Sendejo with Antone Exum Jr
• Cordarrelle Patterson's Blind Squirrel Moment
• Blair Walsh is NOT a Concern
• Sign-up for Lyft and your first ride up to $20 is on us!
• Bookmark and Support us on Amazon!

All that and other "BRING ON THE PACKERS!!!" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_200_-_NFC_North_Leaders_-_Vikings-Raiders_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:37pm CDT

I've been introduced to #RaidersTwitter, so today's show art should go over real well....

It's another Arif Hasan Friday here on Purple FTW! We chat with our man about the upcoming throwdown between the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings and the Los Angeles St. Louis Oakland Raiders. Topics covered include: the almost unprecedented level at which Linval Joseph is playing, breaking down which individual skills Derek Carr and Teddy Bridgewater are better at, how Bill "3x5" Musgrave has changed since leaving the Vikings, why Arif wants to marry Anthony Barr, and we go over Pro Bowl picks aka ALL IN FOR JOE WEBB.

All that and other "I Dare Anyone To Do THIS to Zimmer" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: UPDATE_-_Episode_199_-_Vikings-Raiders_Preview_with_Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings (6-2) are preparing to enter palatial and historic O.co stadium Sunday afternoon to take on the Los Angeles Oakland Raiders (4-4).  To get some insight on the opposition, we welcomed in Asher Mathews (@AsherMathews) of Thoughts From the Dark Side Raiders blog to talk a little Silver and Black.

We talked about the Derek Carr-vs-Teddy Bridgewater debate, how our former boy Bill "3x5" Musgrave is doing things in Oakland, why the Zimmer Hellfire Defense™ vs said offense is the key to Sunday's matchup, how the Raiders defense can get got by Teddy and the Vikings, and I demand gratitude from Asher as we saved his franchise from the stank of Troy Williamson (because you know Al Davis would've loved that speed).

All that and other "Vikings Fans are Sadomasochists!" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_198_-_The_Autumn_Wind_is_a_Viking_with_Asher_Mathews.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:34am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are 6-2 at the midway point of the 2015 campaign. It's a hellagood start so let's celebrate by handing out some hellabad fake mid-season awards!

The Categories Are....
• Best Offensive Lineman
• Best Rookie
• TJ Maxx Best Value
• Best Zimmer-ism
• Best Offensive Player
• Best Defensive Player
• Best Comparison of a Vikings Player to a Food Item
• Best Special Teams Player
• Best Injured Linebacker
• Most Underrated Viking
• Most Overrated Viking
• Best Game So Far
• Best Vikings Podcast....

We also pay tribute to the recently departed, and former love of my life, Chase Ford. #RIP #ItsAllAboutTheU

All that and other "Bradley Cooper should replace Sendejo" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_197_-_The_Vikings_Mid-Season_Awards.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:50pm CDT

The war of words between Mike Zimmer and Jeff Fisher has spilled over into the following week. I say they just settle this the old school way... Street Fighter II: Turbo Edition battle. But that's just me...

MOVING ON! The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings (6-2) are tied for the 5th best record in the NFL and have a share of the NFC North lead as we roll into Oakland to take on the suddenly not terribad Oakland Raiders and fellow sophomore quarterback phenom Derek Carr.

We welcome Di Murphy (@DiMurphyMN) of The Daily Norseman back in to talk about the Lamarcus Joyner cheap shot on Teddy, the reputation of Gregg Williams and Jeff Fisher, how we can get a win Sunday in The Black Hole, and the absurdity of Stan Kroenke vs The Media's #Bathroomgate.

All that and other "Belichick is M. Bison" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_196_-_Street_Fightin_Vikings_with_Di_Murphy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:41am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings grabbed a share of the NFC North lead with a rough and tumble 18-15 overtime win Sunday over the St. Louis Rams. That should be the headline, but it's not. All Vikings fans already hated defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. But now we somehow hate him with the fury of a thousand suns after something-called-Lamarcus Joyner threw his elbow into Teddy Bridgewater's face as the second-year quarterback was sliding. Us Vikings fans cannot separate the fact that we have history with Captain Bountygate, but I try not to dwell on that storyline as our 6-2 Vikes have a solid young team with a great leader in Mike Zimmer and may make some noise come playoff team. Heal up, Teddy and let's roll.

Other "Gregg Williams Should Be Deported to Mars" Talking Points Include
• I love you Mike Zimmer. So so much.
• LOL Green Bay
• Teddy Before the Cheapshot
• Where You At Mike Wallace?
• The Offensive Line is Back!
• Old Adrian Peterson is Like 2013 Kobe
• Linval Joseph for MVP
• Containing Todd Gurley
• Trae Waynes is a UFO
• Stefon Diggs Held Quiet
• Zimmer going for the Morninwheg in OT (But it worked and was smart)
• Random Game Thoughts
• On to Oakland
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All that and other "Start Over" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_195_-_The_Gregg_Williams_Network_-_Vikings-Rams_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:29pm CDT

The Gurley-Adrian Tecmo Bowl is upon us and we got our man Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) of The Daily Norseman and Vikings Journal in the house to chat about the upcoming, sneakily important for the playoff picture match between our Minnesota Fightin' Vikings and the Los Angeles St. Louis Rams.

We talk about the clash of two great defenses, if Teddy Bridgewater can put together a complete game, Aaron Donald or Anthony Barr, Nick Foles looking like John Heder, is Adrian Peterson actually a hindrance to this offense? And who has the edge in all of the various running back attributes: Todd Gurley II or Adrian Peterson in his prime?

Arif and I also theorize that Todd Gurley might have his "Adrian-William Gay" moment on..... Sendejo.

All that and other "We ALL have an uncle that looks like Jeff Fisher" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

Read all of Arif’s stuff at The Daily Norseman and Vikings Journal as well as listen to his podcast Norse Code.

(Editor's Note: Audio update with current Arif interview. Not last week's! Props to listener Jacob for pointing it out for us.)

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Direct download: Nick_Foleon_Dynamite_with_Arif_Hasan_Updated.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:21am CDT

The intrepid Lindsey Young (@LindseyMNSports) of Vikings Territory joined me at the house studio to talk a little Minnesota Fightin' Vikings, eat some of my fine home cooking (roast pork chops, mashed potatoes and roast squash FTW), and meet future President of the United States Mugsy "Football Baby" Carlson.

All that and other "Lindsey has a Thaddeus Young jersey" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_193_-_LIVE_in_Studio_with_Lindsey_Young.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:55pm CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings (5-2) are heading into the make-or-break portion of their schedule. Is this team a bunch of young pretenders or can they be legit contenders in Year Two of the Zimmer-Teddy Dynasty? We welcome back Di Murphy of The Daily Norseman to help sort things out.

We chatted about: the Vikings doing nothing at the trade deadline (good), why Norv and Zim need to open things up for Teddy, how Kyle Rudolph's contract gets very interesting after 2016 (#FreePruitt), the fact that the Packers are vulnerable and can get got, and we also talk way too long about pizza and the Gophers' astonishing meltdown against Michigan.

All that and other "Nick Foles looks like Napoleon Dynamite" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_192_-_Vikings_Looper_with_Di_Murphy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings (5-2) currently have the 8th best record in the NFL and would be the 6-seed Wild Card if the playoff started today. The Los Angeles St. Louis Los Angeles St. Louis Rams (4-3) are currently the 7-seed. Which makes Sunday's game a VERY BIG F*&#$%@ DEAL!!!!

We welcome in Will Horton of Rams Herd and the Turf Show Times to chat about the upcoming showdown Sunday at The Bank. Will Adrian-vs-Gurley live up to the hype? How will Teddy Bridgewater fare versus the ferocious Rams defense anchored by non-human Aaron Donald? How will Mike Zimmer shut down Nick Foles? Why is Tavon Austin somehow a better NFL wide receiver than Cordarrelle Patterson? Will Will still be a Rams fan if/when they move to Los Angeles? I also trade Kyle Rudolph to the Rams for Jared Cook. And then cut Jared Cook. #FreePruitt

All that and other "Todd Gurley's Not Even 100% Healthy" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings earned an ugly win at the buzzer 23-20 over the Chicago Bears at Solider Field Sunday on the foot of Blair Walsh, who was perfect on the day. The Purple (5-2) now have two-straight divisional road wins in their pocket as we plow through the 2015 season towards the playoffs. We recap the game that broke the mythical 7-game losing streak in Chicago.

"Teddy Had a Tebow Game" Talkers Include
• Teddy Bridgewater Was Good When It Mattered
• Stefon Diggs is a Treasure
• That Defense....
• Adrian is Back to Being a Bulldozer
• #FreePruitt
• Eric Kendricks Love
• Harrison Smith Messed Up
• Props to Charles Johnson
• Marcus Sherels Love
• Hai, Blair Walsh
• Rams Next. HOW ARE WE GONNA STOP TODD GURLEY?
• Mike Wallace is not healthy.
• Credit where it's due: Matt Kalil did well.
• This Vikings offense leaves roughly 10 points a game on the field
• Jerick McKinnon should be used like Dion Lewis
• Great teams finish drives...
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All that and other "Start Over" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_190_-_To_All_You_Haters_-_Vikings-Bears_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:27pm CDT

We get it. Adrian likes shrimp. Just STOP EATING IT THE DAY BEFORE A GAME IF THAT REALLY IS WHY YOU GOT SICK.

Speaking of shrimp, the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings' fortunes have been very small in Chicago, going winless in the Windy City since 2007. Arif Hasan swings in to talk about how the Purple can right the ship in Chi-town and improve to 5-2 on the season. We also get into the impact of rookies Eric Kendricks (NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for October) and the electric Stefon Diggs, how the Vikings are going to stop the beast Pernell McPhee, trades we'd like to see before the Tuesday deadline, and I share my World Famous Shrimp Cocktail recipe.

All that and other “WHO'S GONNA COVER KEVIN WHITE???” nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_189_-_Adrian_Gump_Shrimp_with_Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

Bacon, red meat and all processed meats cause cancer now. Don't care.

What I DO care about is a long-form podcast talking Vikings and other Minnesota sports with Tom Schreier of Cold Omaha (with Di out sick this week). I chew the (bacon) fat with Tom about the outlook of the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings, why the Stefon Diggs-vs-Odell Beckham Jr will be a debate soon, a remembrance of the late Flip Saunders, a beat writer's take on Torii Hunter, and why the Vikings need to BRING BROCK VEREEN ON THE ACTIVE ROSTER AND START HIM OPPOSITE OF HARRISON.

Warning: This episode is primarily Vikings based but we venture off quite a bit into Wolves and Twins.

All that and other "We started Jim Bob Cooter" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_188_-_Im_Still_Eating_Bacon_with_Tom_Schreier.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings got their second divisional road win since 2009 Sunday afternoon at Ford Field, rebounding from a slow start to top the Motor City Kitties 28-19. The Zimmer Hellfire Defense sacked Matthew Stafford seven times en route to a 2nd half defensive shutout as the Purple roll to 4-2 and hope to catch playoff momentum as we barrel along the 2015 campaign.

Other "I Still Think It Was Shellfish" Talkers Include
• #SnuffGate
• Stefon F. Diggs
• Teddy is Tougher Than a $2 Steak
• The Zimmer Hellfire Defense Rebounded Well
• Adrian is Feast or Famine. Like he always has been
• Harrison Smith is the Best Safety in the League. Period.
• Get Sendejo the Hell Out of There (#FreeVereen)
• Cordarrelle Patterson is Done
• Kyle Rudolph. No Comment
• Points on the Table - Redzone Playcalling
• Playoffs? Don't Talk About Playoffs
• Can Diggs go back-to-back for Pepsi Rookie of the Week?
• Hai, Blair Walsh
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All that and other "Start Over" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_187_-_ROAD_WARRIORS_-_Vikings-Lions_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:37pm CDT

Thee Arif Hasan makes his weekly pitstop to talk about our Minnesota Fightin' Vikings (3-2) and how we look to move two games above .500 in this 2015 season.

Topics include: Why Stefon Diggs is the greatest thing since sliced bread, how Harrison Smith is somehow still underrated nationally, how the cornerback room will shake out with Captain Munnerlyn balling and Josh Robinson coming off of PUP, and if Vikings fans should fear Matthew Stafford getting back to just throwing up YOLO balls to Megatron as the crux of their offense.

All that and other "The Twin Cities hottest club is SPY-SEE. This place has everything." nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

Read all of Arif’s stuff at The Daily Norseman and Vikings Journal as well as listening to his podcast Norse Code.

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Direct download: Episode_186_-_STEFON_with_Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are looking to get win cuatro of the 2015 campaign as they descend on Motown to take on the uno-and-five Detroit Motor City Kitties Sunday afternoon at Ford Field.

We welcome back friend of the show Michael Grey (WBBL Grand Rapids) to talk about the Purple and the Blue and who will suck less in the Week 7 throwdown. Topics include: Is Stefon Diggs Antonio Brown? (Not Yet), Matthew Stafford should just YOLO the ball to Megatron like he's always done and if a banged up Lions defense can shut down Adrian (Loss of One) Peterson.

All that and other "Mike Williams is fat" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: FTW_185.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

Today is the day Marty McFly came to the future. So it makes sense that we go BACK to October 26, 1985

Di Murphy of The Daily Norseman makes her weekly stop to talk about everything Minnesota Fightin' Stefon Diggs Vikings related. We chat about the impact of the mercurial wideout and if he can sustain his initial success, how badly we want to get in on the Vikings Donut Club, how Harrison Smith is STILL somehow underrated, and if we're scared about going into Detroit to take on the (1-5) Motor City Kitties on Sunday.

All that and other "Maple Long Johns FTW" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_184_-_Back_to_the_Vikings_Future_with_Di_Murphy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:26pm CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings held off the Kansas City Chiefs 16-10 Sunday afternoon at The Bank in a game that more resembled a rugby match if said match had bad officiating, sloppy play, and was nearly unwatchable. But other than that, the game was great! A win is a win in the NFL and we dive into the reasons for the elevation to 3-2 and why we damn near lost it all.

Other "Bye, Charles Johnson" Talkers Include
• We Tried to Lose. The Chiefs Wouldn't Let Us.
• Teddy Bridgewater Was Uneven
• Oh Hai, Stefon Diggs
• Adrian. Yuck.
• The Zimmer Hellfire Defense Will Be the Best in the NFL
• Sharrif Floyd is Elite & Underappreciated
• Eric Kendricks First Start
• #FreePruitt
• Blair Walsh Didn't Mess Up. Cool. Way to do your job.
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All that and other "A Win is a Win is a Win" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_183_-_Vikings-Chiefs_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:08pm CDT

All six Minnesota Fightin' Vikings wide receivers may be active for Sunday's game versus the (1-4) and reeling Kansas City Chiefs. Mike Wallace is safe, but who will land the snaps for the rest of the season?

THIS. IS VIKINGS WIDE RECEIVER IDOL.

Arif Hasan stops by for his weekly spot to discuss who has the upper hand to win the honor of catching Teddy's balls, why offensive line play is terrible league wide, who will finally win the damn safety job opposite Harrison, and I rename NFL teams to more accurately depict their fanbase/city.

All that and other "Kelly Clarkson is the best American Idol winner" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

Read all of Arif's stuff at The Daily Norseman and Vikings Journal as well as listening to his podcast Norse Code.

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Direct download: Episode_182_-_Vikings_WR_Idol_with_Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:10pm CDT

Phil Mackey of 1500 ESPN swings in to chat about the 2-2 Minnesota Fightin' Vikings, why they (and fans) shouldn't be overlooking the Jamaal Charles-less Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday, and how the Purple look to fare down the stretch of 2015.

We also get into his rise to power in Twin Cities sports talk radio (basically Narcos), the reaction to his infamous Adrian Peterson apology letter, what it's like to be the second most famous person in a relationship (ala Christian Ponder) and who would square off in his dream pro wrestling match.

All that and other "LOL at Donovan McNabb's $88M Washington contract" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_181_-_Vikings_Time_with_Phil_Mackey.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

Former Minnesota Golden Gopher and Baltimore Raven wide receiver Ron Johnson (FOX 9/KFAN) stopped in to talk about our Minnesota Fightin' Vikings as we come out of the bye week. We touched on what attributes make Teddy Bridgewater special, Ron ranks the current corps of Vikes wideouts, how Mike Zimmer's defense is starting to resemble the great Ravens defenses of the 2000s, and why his former teammate Jamal Lewis' 295 game might still be the NFL record.

All that and other "Hot Pockets Suck" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_180_-_Wide_Open_Vikings_Chat_with_Ron_Johnson.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:57pm CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings (2-2) are off the bye week and are looking to get back to a winning record as we welcome in the suddenly faceless Kansas City Chiefs (1-4). With their superstar running back Jamaal Charles done for the season with a torn ACL, the Chiefs look to Charn... Charadr.... Running back C. West to help carry the load of a team that was already marginal on offense (even with Charles) and a usually solid defense that's suddenly tied for 30th in the NFL giving up 28.6 points per game.

This seems like a favorable matchup at home, but us Vikings fans have seen these easy games go very kaddywampus. Di Murphy (@DiMurphyMN) stops in to talk about how we hope the Purple don't mess this up as we try to get win numero tres of the 2015 season.

All that and other "Xavier in boxing gloves" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: FTW_179_-_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings continue their Bye Bye Bye Week as we fans  Drive Ourselves Crazy.

THEE Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) swings by to talk a little Purple. Whether he liked the Gerald Hodges trade or Wants Him Back, if new center Nick Easton can help the offensive line get N*SYNC, why Norv needs to spend A Little More Time worrying about Teddy Dave Bridgewater, and we cast Vikings: The Sitcom.

Editors Note: The episode will not be full of N*SYNC puns. This I Promise You.

All that and other "Harrison is JT" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_178_-_Bye_Bye_Bye_with_Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings head into the Bye Week 2-2. With a quarter of the season already in the books, we need to do like every other show and hand out awards! But not everyone will get a trophy. Papa James Harrison approves. Di Murphy of The Daily Norseman joins me to hand out the hardware.

The Quarter Season Categories Include:
• Best Rookie (The Randy Moss)
• Best Mascot (The NOT Ragnar)
• Best Assitant Coach (The Mike Tomlin)
• Least Valuable Player (The Fred Smoot)
• Best Blogger (The Arif Hasan)
• The Chris Walsh Fan Favorite Award
• Best Position Group (The Purple People Eater)
• Best Looking Player (The Scott Studwell)
• Best Play (The Randy Moss)
• Worst Play (The Jim Marshall)
• The Jim Marshall Lifetime Achievement Award
• Most Valuable Player (The Alan Page)

All that and other "You Like Me, You Really Like Me" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_176_-_Vikings_Quarter_Season_Awards_with_Di_Murphy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:35pm CDT

Luke Inman of eDraft stops in to talk some Minnesota Fightin' Vikings to fill up the Bye Week with some audible goodness. We touch on how the offensive line can get right in two weeks (it probably can't), Teddy out-dueling Peyton Manning (no big deal), the new logjam at wide receiver, how that Zimmer Hellfire Defense is saving us, and if Blair Walsh is gonna get Scobee'd or Mason Crosby'd.

We also dive into Luke's specialties of fantasy football and the rapidly approaching 2016 NFL Draft. Check out all of Luke's videos on the eDraft YouTube page.

All that and other "12 Days Til Vikings Football" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_175_-_Bye_Week_Buzz_with_Luke_Inman_of_eDraft.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Despite a valiant effort by the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings Defense and Teddy "Dave" Bridgewater, the Purple came up short Sunday afternoon in Denver 23-20. The Zimmer Hellfire Defense forced Peyton "Chicken Parm" Manning into two interceptions and his 2nd lowest QB rating of the season, but it wasn't enough in Mile High as a sluggish start, a faulty offensive line, and a lame kicker denied the Vikings a much sought after road win and leave them at 2-2 heading into the bye week. We discuss the gold and fool's gold from the game that was.

Other "No Moral Victories" Talkers Include
• My theory on why there were so many Vikings fans in Denver
• That Zimmer Hellfire Defense Leads the Way
• The Offensive Line Did Not
• Anthony Barr is Becoming a Force
• Harrison Smith is the Best Safety in the NFL
• Teddy Ballgame
• Mike Wallace BEASTED Today
• Adam Thielen & Stefon Diggs Deserve to Eat
• Robert Blanton is Still Blanton
• Blair Walsh Needs a Fire Lit Under Him
• Schedule After the Bye: 5-3 or 6-2 isn't crazy
• Bye Week Podcast Schedule
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All that and other "We're On To The Bye Week" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_174_-_If_You_Aint_First_Youre_Last_-_Vikings-Broncos_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:58pm CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings (2-1) are set to face the endboss Peyton "Goro" Manning and the Denver Gelded Broncos Sunday afternoon in Mortal Kombat. Arif Hasan joins us to break down how the Purple can put Friendship aside and hit Peyton, FINISH HIM!!!, and come out of Mile High with a Flawless Victory.

Also Scorpion is the best MK character, and I will fight you if you disagree.

All that and other "GET OVER HERE" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_173_-_Vikings_Flawless_Victory_with_Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Jenna King-Shepherd, wife of Minnesota Fightin' Vikings rookie offensive lineman Austin Shepherd, joined the show to talk about all things Purple (and some Crimson). We chatted about life as a football wife, the Austin Shepherd Foundation, transitioning to living in the Northstar State coming from Alabama, and I run her through a round of Minnesota Trivia!

Be sure to check out Jenna's female-friendly Viking clothing line Pretty Wolf, dropping this fall.

All that and other "ROLLLLLL VIKINGS & SKOL Tide" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_172_-_A_Conversation_with_Jenna_King-Shepherd.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:13am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings (2-1) are on to Denver as we invade the undefeated Denver Broncos' Mile High perch and try to break the stallions in the late game Sunday afternoon. The Purple are 0-3 all-time vs Peyton Manning, while Mike Zimmer is 1-5 as a defensive coordinator.

Di Murphy (@DiMurphyMN) of The Daily Norseman stops in to chat about the rekindled Zimmer Hellfire Defense, why Vikings Rubes need to relax on Teddy, how the Bears are a barren wasteland of nothingness that needs to be blown up & rebuilt, and how we both hate/respect the hell out of Aaron Rodgers. (Even though PFF only hate/hates him...)

Gameplan for victory on Sunday

All that and other "Start Over" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_171_-_Gonna_Sack_Peyton_Manning_with_Di_Murphy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings savored a tasty curb stomping of the San Diego Super Chargers 31-14 Sunday afternoon at The Bank. The Purple sealed the win in the second half with a solid running game and dominant defense that completely shut down Philip Rivers and the Bolts. We recap the action in our usual "Not too high/not too low" fashion!

Other "Manti Te'o isn't real" Talkers Include
• Adrian is Adrian
• Vikings Fans Want The D
• Trae Waynes First Action
• Teddy Bridgewater Concerns
• Wide Receiver Rotation
• The Mandatory Offensive Line Talking Point
• Chad Greenway Lifetime Achievement Pick-6
• Kyle Rudolph: The Master of Getting 4 on 3rd & 6
• Everson > Jared in His Prime?
• Vikings fans had a right to boo because...
• Blair Walsh didn't miss!
• We woulda won by fitty if Ragnar had been there...
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All that and other "Start Over" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Beating_Down_the_Bolts_-_Vikings-Chargers_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

NFL records tend to fall when the San Diego Super Chargers and Minnesota Fightin' Vikings get together. Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) is back in the house for his Friday Football Preview as we look if Adrian can rush for 297 yards as #VikingsTwitter seems to think he can. In the first half.

We also look at what the Chargers bring to the table and the key matchups that will help the Purple get a win on Sunday and maybe a little revenge for NORVVVV against his former employer.

All that and other "Antonio Cromartie has more kids than Adrian" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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There's always something with this damn team. Of course the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings would be the only team in professional sports history to have a contract dispute with an unofficial mascot that people never really paid attention too. Good job, Ragnar.

Today on the show, I eviscerate Ragnar for demanding $20,000 per game for a gig he should have been happy to be earning only a paltry $1500 per, I list off ten possible mascot replacements, and go into my theory of why team mascots should always be in foam suits.

Dave Berggren (@DaveBerggren) formerly of Kare 11 sports fame drops by to talk about actual football and how the Vikings can keep the positive momentum from Sunday flowing through the rest of the 2015 campaign.

Wrapping up, Di Murphy (@DiMuprhyMN) swings in for her weekly spot as we chat about if Adrian can break his own single game rushing record of 296 yards versus the San Diego Super Chargers at home again.

All that and other "Blair Walsh needs to thank Ragnar" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_168_-_Yee_Gon_Ragnar_with_Dave_Berggren__Di_Murphy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings bothered the win column score keeper Sunday with an impressive 26-16 outlasting of the Detroit Lions Sunday afternoon at The Bank. Adrian "RB1" Peterson made his TCF Bank Stadium debut in a refreshing fashion, helping carry the Purple to a much needed win. We discuss the game and try not to gloat too much about Justin Trattou....

Other "I TOLD YOU ABOUT TRATTOU" Talkers Include
• The Defense Was A Zimmer Defense
• Offensive Line Was Going Downhill (In a Good Way)
• Adrian Looked Like “Adrian”
• Teddy Looked Like “Teddy”
• Captain Was Less Crappy Today
• The Return Game Had a Day
• Blair Walsh...
• Brian Robison #ThrowbackSunday
• Xavier Rhodes is Ready to Become #Elite
• Getting Embarassing Monday Night Was Good
• Fill-in-the-Blank: The Vikings win was ________.
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All that and other "Captain Sendejo" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_167_-_Back_In_The_Saddle_Again_Vikings-Lions_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:51pm CDT

Zimmer's got his "on to Detroit" shoes on as the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings (0-1) open the home season at The Bank Sunday vs the Detroit Lions (0-1). It's as close as you can get to a must win in a Week 2 game as the Purple try to bounce back from their non-appearance last Monday in San Francisco and the Lions lick their wounds from blowing a 21-3 2nd quarter lead in San Diego.

The winner will have their season back on track. The loser's fan base will be ready to light cars on fire. They could also tie, but whatevs.

For the Lions perspective, we got Michael Grey (@TheMichaelGrey) of 107.3 WBBL Grand Rapids in the house to talk about the mehness of Matt Stafford, how rumors of Megatron's demise are greatly exaggerated, and how Detroit could build a winning team if they simply RAN THE DAMN BALL. (Sound familiar?) He also has a Stone Cold Hot Take that will make some Vikings fans vomit if it comes to fruition.

Vikings wise, we have our man Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) of Vikings Journal/Daily Norseman back in the hizzy to rap about how the Vikings rebound from that cratering by the Bay and how we match up against a formidable Lions squad Week 2.

All that and other "Pray For Teddy" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_166_-_Vikings-Lions_Preview_with_Michael_Grey__Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

After an evening of reflection, and copious amounts of chicken wings and beer, I've decided that I prefer Monday night's Minnesota Fightin' Vikings massive fail as opposed to a close game. I'll explain my flawless logic as Di Murphy (@DiMurphyMN) joins the show for her weekly spot.

We chat about Adrian Peterson's usage, our confidence in Teddy Bridgewater bouncing back after a poor showing, and how Mike Zimmer not putting any of the blame on himself or the coaching staff is concerning and worth nothing.

All that and other "blow in the bottom of the cartridge and hit reset" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_165_-_Vikings_Reset_with_Di_Murphy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings started out the 2015 season with a turd in the punch bowl Monday night/Tuesday morning in Santa Clara, falling to the San Francisco 49ers 20-3 in a game that wasn't even that close. We recap the grease fire that was on today's show and promise not to be ALL doom and gloom!

Also Mugsy threw up in my mouth towards the end of the show. So there's that...

Other "The Vikings Had 6 Preseason Games" Talkers Include
• Why I like watching games alone
• The WORST kinds of Vikings fans
• Blown Opportunities
• Calling Out Mike Zimmer
• Where Was Adrian?
• Teddy Looked Like a Rookie Quarterback
• The Offensive Line is as Advertised
• Wide Receiver Group Was Grounded
• The Defense Didn't Arrive in California
• Anthony Barr – Lone Bright Spot
• Sendejo Starting over Blanton. Mixed Bag
• Special Teams Shined, But Opportunites Squandered
• Blair Walsh......
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All that and other "Start Over" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_164_-_Week_1_-_Vikings-Niners_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:05am CDT

Since our Vikings-Niners Preview episode is already up, we decided to fill the Monday slot with complete non-sense as Andy gives new nicknames to every player on the Vikings roster!

Some Of The HighLights Include:
• Teddy "Dave" Bridgewater
• Stefon "CAN YOU DIG IT" Diggs
• Jarius "Slotmachine" Wright
• Kyle "Your Girlfriend Sneezed on Me At Training Camp” Rudolph
• Sharrif "My Arms Aren't Short, They're Economical" Floyd
• Marcus "Mighty Mouse" Sherels
• Tune in for the other 65 nicknames!

All that and other "Are You Ready for some Tuesday Morning Football?!?!" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_163_-_Andy_Nicknames_Every_Vikings_Player.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:25am CDT

The NFL season is on us like white on rice. We're still three days away from our Minnesota Fightin' Vikings taking on the San Francisco 4ers (the 9 retired) Monday night at the Field of Jeans, home of Super Bowl Fitty. To get a dual perspective, we got Vincent Frank (@VincentFrankNFL) of eDraft, Sportsnaut, and Forbes to stop by and drop some Niner knowledge on us as well as Arif Hasan's weekly spot.

Other "The O-Line is Shakier Than a Subpar Pizza Buffet" Talkers Include
• John Sullivan on IR DFR. What does it mean for the o-line?
• Jarius Wright got PAID
• Vikings San Francisco Memories!
• Vincent Frank Talks 49ers
  -What the hell happened the the Niners?
  -Aldon Smith needs help. Ahmad Brooks is a shady dude.
  -What will Tomsula be?
  -Carlos Hyde will become an elite NFL running back.
  -What is a Jarryd Hayne?
  -Can Kaepernick take the next step?
  -FLY INTO THE GABBERT ZONE
  -Vincent: Adrian will break the single season rushing record in 2015
  -Kaep or Teddy, RIGHT NOW?
  -Niners win on Monday if ________?       
• Arif Hasan for his regular Friday spot
  -What was Arif's nickname growing up?
  -Weight of the Sully injury
  -How will Jeremiah "Amish Paradise" Sirles fit in?
  -Wright was paid why?
  -Vikings have the fastest WR corp in the league
  -Roster breakdown. Surprises?
  -Adrian. Game One. What to expect?
  -Any surprises from Teddy & Norv during the regular season? #VikingsPistol
  -Vikings win on Monday if ________?
• Hypothetical: What 5 NFL figures do you want with you on a desert island?
• Four episode week next week!
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All that and other "See You In Santa Clara" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_162_-_Vikings-Niners_Preview_with_Vincent_Frank__Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are a mere 5 days away from trekking to the Land of Hippies & Silicon to begin the 2015 season, which will also hopefully end in the Land of Hippies & Silicon. Di Murphy (@DiMurphyMN) makes her weekly pit stop to talk some junk about the the 49ers, Vikings, and especially Cordarrelle. Leslie Frazier gets a random diss as well.

Other "The Niners Miss Jerome Simpson" Talkers Include
• Goodell is Incompetent = Water is Wet
• The Niners black unis are garbage
• The NFL is like the NCAA and FIFA
• The only thing that could stop the NFL is game fixing
• I was on with The Michael Grey Show on 107.3 KBBL yesterday
• Dramatic Prediction: Who will score the Vikings first TD?
• The Rooster cuts. What stuck out to you?
• Sullivan injury concerning? Berger is JAG.
• The starting middle linebacker is irrelevant
• #44 is the best linebacker number. Period
• Scott Studwell looks like Detective Stabler from Law & Order: SVU
• Di: "Bloggers are professionals."
• ANDY knows why you played in the final preseason game, Blanton
• Robert Blanton is Jose Cuervo...
• Di goes off on Cordarrelle
• We Ninerize'd the Vikings (Spoiler: Not so bad)
• Many of the Niners problems were self inflicted
• America's newest favorite game: Niner or Nah?
• Di battles the comment section warriors
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• Support us on Amazon!

All that and other "Gabbert-Watt-Ponder Sandwich" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_161_-_California_Dreamin_with_Di_Murphy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The roster is trimmed and the practice squad is set for the 2015 Minnesota Fightin' Vikings. It's time to place some football! BUT before we do, gotta go over who made it, who didn't, who ended up on the practice squad, and what it all means.

Other "I'm not mad, Papa Yank. Just disappointed" Talkers Include
• Cuts from 75 to 53
• No international practice squad spot, so WHY DID BABS STICK AROUND SO LONG?
• Isame Faciane cut – Not ready for prime time
• Tom Farniok gone – Arif Weeps
• Tyrus Thompson & David Yankey are severe disappointments
• Bye, Mike Mauti
• Practice Squad set: Love me some Fruechte, Harris, Peters & Dom Williams
• Hello Zach Moore! #OneOfUs
• Jeremiah Sirles traded from San Diego
• Random 53 Man Roster Thoughts
• Taylor Heinicke wouldn't have made it through waivers, imo
• Surprised Zach Line remains. Especially with 4 tight ends.
• The roster's not done churning yet
• LOVE YOU, JUSTIN TRATTOU
• Edmond Robinson Appreciation Thread
• Rumors Of Marcus Sherels' Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
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All that and other "Zach Moore brings a championship pedigree" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_160_-_Vikings_53_Man_Roster__Practice_Squad_Thoughts.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The 2015 Minnesota Fightin' Vikings preseason is in the books and now we are only 10 long-ass days away from actually FOOTBALL football when the boys in purple head out to Santa Clara to take on the San Francisco Shells of Their Former Selves next Monday night.

Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) stops in for his weekly spot to touch on the upcoming season, who's in/out for the final 53 man roster, and we make fun of RG3.

Other "We're Lucky We Got Kalil Instead of RG3" Talkers Include
• Andy The Yellow
• New Rating System – The #AndySnorkel Rating
• Minnesota State Fair Food PFF Ratings
• The Washington Dumpster Fire
• What has Arif done for a scoop?
• Will RG3 get cut?
• Brady Free. What does this mean for Goodell?
• Movement on the 53 Man Roster projections? (Spoiler: Nah)
• Tyrus Thompson vs David Yankey at backup LT
• Dominique Williams vs Matt Asiata
• Fullback or Taylor Heinicke on the 53???
• Will Matt Kalil & Mike Harris' decent preseason play translate?
• Arif: Bad signs in Clemmings play
• Robert Blanton is Denny's... I explain why
• Heinicke love & analysis
• What to expect from Adrian Peterson
• ESPN Top 100 Rankings. ONLY ONE VIKING?
• 2015 Season W/L Predictions Week-By-Week
• Weekly Hypothetical - NFL Players as Presidential Candidates – Who Be Who?
• Donald Trump is Cordarrelle/RG3
• Visit our new sponsor Victiv for Daily Fantasy Sports!
• Support us on Amazon!

All that and other "See You In Santa Clara!" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_159_-_Vikings_Preseason_WRAP_IT_UP_with_Arif_Hasan_-_Prime.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fighting Vikings have one (ONE!) freaking preseason game left before the 2015 Season of Believin' kicks off two Monday nights from now in Santa Clara (and hopefully ends there too).

Di Murphy (@DiMurphyMN) stops by to talk some Purple talking points, gust about Danielle Hunter, and play a lil Ya or Nah.

Other "One More Free Skate Til Showtime" Talkers Include
• Vikings down to 75. Were at 78 for Monday's show
• Bye Bye Little Mike Kafka
• The Taylor Heinicke Show Thursday
• Di Murphy - How's school?
• Cordarrelle gets repieve from the Governor
• Teddy to Wallace & CJ
• Danielle Hunter finally made a splash
• I don't get the Trae Waynes over analysis.
• Dominique Williams or Matt Asiata
• Mike Mauti is done
• The #Vikings are #23 on ESPN's Football Power Index. Good.
• Sports reporting should be more than just reciting PFF ratings
• Hodges, Barr, Greeway, Kendricks – LET'S GO
• What's up with Blair Walsh?
• Tennessee Titans: What are you excited to see?
• DAVID COBB IS GONNA BE REALLY GOOD
• Game Time: Ya or Nah? - 53 Man Roster Edition
• LOL RG3. Although I kinda feel bad for him.
• I Love/Hate Fantasy Football
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All that and other "Watch Your Back, Teddy" on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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The Minnesota Fighting Vikings prevailed 28-14 Saturday night in Dallas. The team also trimmed 11 names from their roster as the 75-man deadline looms on Tuesday afternoon. We recap the talkers from the game, who got cut (who should still be cut), and if you should feel bad for the Packers' injury woes.

Other "8-0 in the preseason and a Dollar will get you a cup of coffee" Talkers Include
• Zimmer goes 8 in a row for Mike Yeo
• 11 Vikings cut. Banyard is the most surprising to me.
• Who are the other 3 possible cuts to get to 75?
• Roster trimming schedule
• WTF, Blair Walsh?
• Why not have the kicker & punter be the same guy?
• Teddy To Wallace. Finally
• Taylor Heinicke Love
• Cordarrelle is NOT Back
• Time to trade CP?
• Secondary Hot Takes
• Xavier Rhodes is becoming a corner you don't throw at
• The Four Linebackers of the Apocalypse
• 2nd Team Vikings Defensive Line vs Cowboys 1st Team O-Line
• Tom Johnson Appreciation
• The Run Game is Worrysome?
• Why Isn't Zach Zenner a Viking?
• Green Bay Injuries
• Jordy Nelson is underrated because he's white
• At Tennessee Thursday night to round out the Preseason
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All that and other "Kendricks & Barr in the Nickel is unfair" on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_157_-_CutWatch2015__Vikings-Cowboys_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:43am CDT

Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) stops by to talk about the latest happens with the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings, project the first round of cuts down to 75 on Tuesday (and final 53), and preview Saturday's second to last preseason game against the Dallas Jerrys Cowboys.

Other "WHAT THE HELL IS RUSSELL WILSON TALKING ABOUT?" Talkers Include
• Bumper sticker idea: "Don't Hang Out With Ray McDonald"
• The three kinds of people on Twitter
• RIP Jeramie Gruber
• Teddy will never be arrested. Believe that
• Russell Wilson is 75% real. 25% fake. Teddy is 100% real.
• If you're a female Vikings fan dating a Packers fan... You can do better, baby.
• Is Adrian really LeBron or is he Shawn Kemp?
• Goodnight, Cullen Loeffler.
• Zimmer not changing game plan in preseason to cater to bottom of roster. Wise?
• Arif & I compare 53 Man Roster Projections
• Josh Thomas vs Shaun Prater
• Zach Line should switch back to halfback: WHITE LIGHTNING!
• Mike Mauti - End of the Road
• The 75 Man Roster Game! Safe or Nah?!
• Teddy wants to complete 70% of his passes this season. Feasible?
• When's Mike Wallace going to get loose?
• Hodges deserves to start at middle linebacker
• Is Adrian's remorse really a facade? Reusse with the fastball.
• Minnesota-Dallas could be a legit playoff preview
• We quickly forgot all of the La'el Collins drama
• Randy Gregory/Greg Hardy pass rush.
• Is it REALLY all the offensive line?
• Dallas: Orlando Scandrick out. Big?
• Every team in the league loses their top 2 Qbs. Who wins the Super Bowl?
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All that and other "Hodges Deserves The Mike chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_156_-_Vikings-Cowboys_Preview_with_Arif_Hasan_NanoBubbles.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Cris Carter spits some honest truth, Blair Walsh continues to be the problem no one wants to talk about, and I teach Di Murphy the origin of "Bye Felicia" on this Wednesday edition of Purple FTW! Also, the episode turned into a Nightranger tribute episode...

Other "Adrian's Wilt Chamberlain, Not Lebron" Talkers Include
• Cris Carter's "Have a fall guy" advice is... Good?
• Blair Walsh needs to get his stuff together
• Debut: The Gerald Hodges Factor
• Adrian is not LeBron
• Teddy to Charles Johnson is an important connection
• Chase Ford balled in MyCole's absence (Rekindling my love for him)
• Cordarrelle is worthless at this point
• Booing Ponder is like talking smack about your ex when you're dating Kate Upton
• Trading down in 2012 from 3 to 4 netted us: Jarius Wright and.... BLATON
• Teddy wants to complete 70% of his passes
• Shorter preseason? Nah
• Randy Moss comeback?
• Why wide receivers never know when to hang em up.
• Di and I breakdown my Vikings 53-man Roster Projection
• If Captain doesn't listen to Jerry Gray & Mike Zimmer... No
• It's over, Mike Mauti
• I like Brian Robison again...
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All that and other "Forever All Over Again, Chase Ford" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_155_-_Have_a_Fall_Guy__with_Di_Murphy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Mike Zimmer and the Minnesota Vikings continue their dominance over every preseason foe put in front of them... The Purple prevailed over the Oakland Raiders 20-16 Saturday night at The Bank in a game that featured bad weather, a stoppage of play, and Blair Walsh taking 10 points off the dinner table.

Other "At Least Blair Walsh Got Paid" Talkers Include
• Mike Zimmer's 7-0 preseason record means nada
• Adrian Thinks he's LeBron James
• I'm happy people didn't boo Ponder
• Streaking during a rain delay is weaksauce & shouldn't count
• Blair Walsh needs to get it together
• TJ Clemmings did not have a good time...
• Matt Kalil got a confidence builder, keeping Khalil Mack in check
• Joe Berger is valuable
• Teddy Has Vision Like Steve Jobs
• Good to get Charles Johnson going
• Where is Milke Wallace?
• McKinnon hasn't looked great & Asiata hasn't been... Terrible?
• Chase Ford lives!
• What the heck's going on at middle linebacker?
• Marcus Sherels is all-around valuable & Stefon Diggs is learning
• Brian Peters is quickly becoming my new favorite
• The Weekly Referendum on Trae Waynes
• JUSTIN TRATTOU NEEDS TO MAKE THE 53 OR I WILL GO ON A HUNGER STRIKE
• Cordarrelle didn't know where to line up on the spike play...
• The Christian Ponder-Trent Richardson Read Option aka Musgrave's Revenge
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All that and other "I wanna hang with Everson" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_154_-_Vikings-Raiders_Recap_-_Shanks_For_the_Memories.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:39am CDT

Christian Ponder returns to Minnesota Saturday as the Oakland Raiders roll into The Bank to take on our Minnesota Fightin' Vikings in some preseason action. There are other (less funny) storylines coming into this third of five preseason games for the Purple Peeps, Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) joins us for his weekly spot to cover some of the main talkers.

Other "Khalil vs Kalil" Talkers Include
• More Than Words campaign winding down, still time to donate!
• Arif's new theme song...
• Christian Ponder back in Minnesota. The NFL schedule makers are LOLing.
• Bykowski out, is Yankey next up at backup left tackle?
• What's Scott Crichton going to bring to the table?
• Danielle Hunter has been solid, despite few "gifable" plays.
• Zimmer throws cold water on the Exum train.
• Robert Blanton is William Hung?
• Post Mecca Abdullah is my favorite indie band.
• Anthony Barr back. What should we expect?
• Waynes out of the nickel. Focusing on LCB.
• Cordarrelle to Carolina? Who says no?
• Derek Carr or Teddy Bridgewater?..... (Stop laughing)
• Amari Cooper + Michael Crabtree could be a great combo.
• Khalil-vs-Kalil *Cue Foreboding Music*
• What to look for Saturday.
• Bottom of the roster: Who's alive & who's dead man walking?
• Justin Trattau should play safety.
• Can all the pectoral injuries be blamed on strength training? (Spoiler: No)
• Vikings head strength & conditioning coach Evan Marcus is a scary dude.
• Surprise to make the 53? Surprise cut? (I pick B-Rob)
• Audie Cole vs Eric Kendricks. If a tie, who wins?

All that and other "Please unblock me on Twitter, Sam Ponder" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Preseason rolls on for the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings and we do to as we ramp up for the 2015 season by getting into our brand new Monday-Wednesday-Friday format! Di Murphy (@DiMurphyMN) stops by for her first regular Wednesday appearance.

Queen of The Shoes Talking Points Include
• Jerome Simpson is DUMB
• Teddy is as smooth as quality peanut butter
• Christian Ponder returns to Minnesota (Dun dun dun)
• The Phil Loadholt injury: Ripple Effects (#TeamClemmings #TeamShepherd)
• Andy jokes about bringing Charlie Johnson back
• Cordarrelle Patterson is done in Minnesota. Let's be real.
• Eric Kendricks is redonkulous & has stepped up the games of Audie & Hodges
• Anthony Barr injury. Concerned or nah?
• New DE Khalil Mack vs Matt Kalil - The Khalil vs Kalil Bowl
• Di talks about the Lynx & compares them to Vikings players
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All that and other "Teddy over Luck" fun on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_152_-_What_is_a_Stephen_Goodin_with_Di_Murphy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Veteran writer Brian Hall (@MNBrianHall) recently joined the Vikings Terriory team, so now is the perfect time to get him on the podcast. Brian stops in to talk about his backstory and the #HireBrian movement as well as the recent happenings with the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings.

How will the Loadholt injury affect things on the offensive line, how Christian Ponder will be greeted upon his return to Minnesota Saturday, will Adrian buck the trend of 30-year running backs hitting the wall, why Vikings fans should pump the brakes on Trae Waynes, and "How's Teddy Look?".

All that and other "I'm as crazy as Everson" fun on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_151_-_Vikings_Chatter_with_Brian_Hall.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:59pm CDT

The Minnesota Vikings topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-16 Saturday at The Sauna... I mean The Bank. Mike Zimmer extends his career head coaching preseason record to a robust 6-0, but it came at a price as veteran road-grading right tackle Phil Loadholt was lost for the season with a torn achilles. The much maligned offensive line now has a new set of obstacles. Who's gonna step up? TJ Clemmings? Austin Shepherd? Babs? (Not Babs)

We dig into the NEW problematic offensive tackle position for the Vikings as well as touch on other "Not-so Famous Jameis" talking points on today's recap show.

Other "Get well soon, Uncle Phil" Talkers Include
• MIKE ZIMMER IS STILL UNDEFEATED IN THE PRESEASON
• The Dogra Bowl – Welcome back Leslie Frazier
• Phil Loadholt done for the year, career as a Viking?
• Will TJ Clemmings step up?
• Matt Kalil said football is fun again
• Teddy looked sharp & in command
• Was it Zach Line's birthday?
• McKINNON MAY NEVER SCORE AN NFL TD
• WTF, Cordarrelle?
• Stefon Diggs is a lot of fun to watch
• Blanton is going to start, but it's close
• Marcus Sherels is under-appreciated. We don't deserve him.
• We are very lucky to have Tom Johnson
• Long snapper: No one cares. Just pick one.
• Taylor Heinicke. Me likey.
• Good things happen when Gerald Hodges is on the field
• Don't bet against Adam Thielen (You can bet against Fruechte though)
• Eric Kendricks is an animal
• Give me Brian Peters over Mike Mauti & Brandon Watts #SorryNotSorry
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All that and other "Next Man Up" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_150_-_Vikings-Buccaneers_Recap_-_Phil_Loadholt.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:00am CDT


Training Camp is over. REAL football is inching closer and our Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are gearing up to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday night at The Bank in our 2nd preseason game of the season. Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) joins us for the first of his weekly Friday Football FTW! appearances this season. He'll drop some knowledge on us about Mankato wrapping up, Hall of Fame Game analysis, as well as if Tom Brady's uuuuugly courtroom drawing will knock him and Garoppolo from their perch as the best looking quarterback depth chart in the league.

Other "Here Comes Isame Faciane" Talkers Include
• RIP Bill Zimmer
• Arif Hasan in the house!
• Eddie Lacy is fat
• Airport Chilis to-go breakdown in 3..2..1..
• Hall of Fame Game Takeaways
• Eric Kendricks is legit
• Audie Cole is the all-time preseason MVP
• Slow the roll on Trae Waynes
• Stefon Diggs looked good, but....
• ...Marcus Sherels ain't dead yet
• Isame Faciane should make the practice squad as an OG
• Mike Harris is solidifying that starting right guard spot
• Offensive line clarity
• Why was Thursday practice so bad?
• Who won jobs this week?
• Why can't Antone Exum beat out Robert Blanton?
• Jabari Price love. Arif gloats. Andy cries.
• What to look for vs Tampa Bay
• Gerald McCoy vs Harris will be the REAL test
• Teddy *should* see more playing time on Saturday
• Andy's Matt Kalil Confidence Conspiracy
• Who's the backup left tackle? Tyrus Thompson? David Yankey?

All that and other "I guess we're not getting sponsored by the airport Chilis to-go" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_149_-_Vikings_Talkers__Mini-Buccaneers_Preview_with_Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Hall of Fame Game went down Sunday night in Canton, Ohio. Our Minnesota Fightin' Vikings came out on top of the Pittsburgh Steelers 14-3 in a game that quenched the collective thirst of a the football world, even though it featured no Adrian Peterson or Ben Roethlisberger and something-calle Landry Jones played the whole darn game. There's a lot of positives and some false-negatives to pick through for our team in purple, and we do so in our first game recap show of the 2015 season.

Other "The Hall of Jerome Bettis" Talking Points Include
• Vikings defeat the Steelers 14-3
• Mick Tingelhoff love from Purple FTW! (240 straight starts!)
• Fran Tarkenton's introduction speech was ELITE
• Adrian in full uniform, but didn't play
• Cris Collinsworth is underrated, but...
• Teddy Bridgewater looked smooth as creamy peanut butter
• Jerick McKinnon is going to be more involved and electric
• Calm down on Trae Waynes, please.
• Remember, Xavier Rhodes was hot garbage until about Week 4 last year
• I'd rather have a cornerback who's too aggressive & grabby than too passive
• 2nd Half was the Stefon Diggs Show
• Don't count out Marcus Sherels yet
• MyCole Pruitt is going to be a special player
• Eric Kendricks has made Audie Cole & Gerald Hodges better via young competition
• Brian Peters love
• Special teams questions: Jeff Locke stanks
• Matt Kalil looked OK. Has some easy preseason spots to gain confidence
• Jabari Price is a G
• Adam Thielen could be legit
• I liked how TJ Clemmings looked
• Shamar Stephen & Tom Johnson are 1s going against 2s and 3s
• Joe Banyard - What could have been
• Taylor Heinicke looks smoother and more in command than Mike Kafka
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All that and other "Brian Peters over Mike Mauti" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_148_-_Hall_of_Fame_Game_Recap_aka_Trae_Waynes_is_NOT_a_Bust.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:06am CDT

Our Minnesota Fightin' Vikings take the field Sunday vs the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Hall of Fame Game, kicking off what hopes to be 27 straight weeks of football for our favorite team in Purple (do the math). I chimed in with a quick episode recapping a few training camp stories and what I'm going to be looking for Sunday in Canton.

Other "Win one for the Mick" Talking Points Include
• Donald Trump & Mike Priefer both want to "Build a Wall"
• Props to Mick Tinglehoff
• We're luck to have Paul Allen, Pete Bercich, and Greg Coleman
• The Mike Wallace Bowl?
• This ain't your father's Steelers team
• Training Camp quick hits
• Is Anthony Barr's knee a concern? Should #VikingsTWitter freak out?
• Teddy Bridgewater gun slinging YOLO style Tuesday night
• Teddy has love for Stefon Diggs. Will they see the field together Sunday?
• If NFL coaches were earning $10 a game + a ham sandwich, Mike Zimmer would still be coaching
• Top 5 Guys I'll Be Watching Sunday (Besides Waynes & Diggs)
   -Danielle Hunter (aka Michael Johnson 2.0)
   -Eric Kendricks - Can he win the Mike?
   -MyCole Pruitt - My new boo (Sorry, Chase Ford)
   -Jerick McKinnon - Lighting to Adrian's Thunder?
   -Gerald Hodges - Can HE win the Mike?
• Big shoutouts to our listeners and extra props to our internationals!

All that and other "Green Jacket, Gold Jacket" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_147_-_Hall_of_Fame_Game_Vikings_Randomness.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:53pm CDT

I had a ton of fun hanging out in Mankato for the weekend at Vikings Training Camp. It was great to meet some previous guests on the show, record a few live podcasts, and take in our Minnesota Fightin' Vikings squad from the sidelines. Mentioned this before, but even the more butt-hurt/pessimistic Vikings fans should have reason to believe this year. We have a talented young squad lead by a platoon of teachers and leaders, which is a great combination for sustained success. It was a great experience and big props to Vikings Territory and Vikings PR for helping make it happen. I prattle on about a few of my observations.

"Asiata bumped into me and got one yard after contact" Talking Points Include
• Adrian is ready.
• Teddy is a smooth operator, but overly cautious at times.
• Left tackle is the main issue with this team.
• Matt Kalil is a super nice guy. Not sure if he loves football.
• The jury's gonna be out on Trae Waynes for a while.
• Offensive Line shakeups not over yet.
• An “unconditioned” Anthony Barr is still nuts.
• Right guard may not be decided anytime soon.
• Stefon Diggs is special. Poor man's Antonio Brown?
• Charles Johnson & Xavier Rhodes have greatly benefited from going at each other every practice.
• Tune in for the other 30 Andy Observations!

All that and other "Love Me Some Mankato" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_146_-_40_Things_I_Learned_At_Vikings_Training_Camp.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:37pm CDT

The annual Vikings Training Camp Night Scrimmage has wrapped up and we roll back into the Boulder Tap House Mankato to recap the action. Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL), Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman), and Benson (Benson) join in and talk about the #VikingsAfterDark Action at the night scrimmage, surprising aspects about Adrian Peterson's return, drunk guy analysis from the stands (Technique, Rhodes! Technique), and “How does Teddy work?”. Also I saw Adrian rolling around on the infamous Funky Duck. We need to have a very frank and honest discussion about this.

We also debate the Top-5 teams with the most handsome quarterback depth chart. (Spoiler: Patriots are #1. With a bullet)

All that and other "Rick Spielman Almost Ran Me Over With A 4-Seat Golf Cart" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_145_-_Vikings_Night_Scrimmage_Wrap-Up.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:39am CDT

The infamous deadzone of time between Saturday's morning walkthrough and the Vikings night scrimmage is upon us. Luckily we have Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) of Vikings Corner to drop some knowledge on us while we chill at the beautiful Boulder Tap House Mankato.

We jawed about shakeups on the offensive line during the morning walk through, anything learned from Adrian's media availability, nuggets of info Mike Zimmer dropped during his press conference today, what to look for at tonight's night scrimmage, and we do some way too soon projecting at linebacker, cornerback, and safety. Oh and MyCole Pruitt is my new man crush. #HeGotMikeTolbertLegs

All that and other "David Yankey is shaped like Gru" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: FTW_144a.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:12pm CDT

Purple FTW! has arrived in Mankato and we got football gurus Arif Hasan, Sam Ekstrom, & Luke Inman to join us LIVE at the Boulder Tap House to recap the training camp winners & losers so far, predictions on how the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are rounding into form, and how they're lining up headed into Saturday's night scrimmage. I also explain my Matt Kalil pizza conspiracy theory... Also Mankato Trivia!

All that and other "cameo from the waitress" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_143_-_LIVE_in_Mankato_with_Arif_Hasan_Sam_Ekstrom__Luke_Inman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:25pm CDT

Thursday's an off day for the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings in Mankato, but we're still on the grind with our man Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) of Vikings Corner. He stops in to recap the first week of Vikings Training Camp, show a little love to the nice surprises of camp (Danielle Hunter, MyCole Pruitt, Mike Wallace, Gerald Hodges, and Antone Exum), as well as some of the not so great surprises (You'll never guess who...).

All that and other "Is Yankey International?" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: FTW_-_142.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:51am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings continue to grind on in absolutely, in no shape or form, not hot and humid Mankato - The Crown Jewel of South Central Minnesota. Eric Thompson (@Eric_J_Thompson) of the Daily Norseman joins the show to talk about his exploits at Training Camp, which players are rising in Mankato (Teddy, Diggs, Kendricks, Exum) and which are falling (Kali, Babs, Waynes), as well as what it's like to walk away from exploding fire (the worst kind of fire) with Arif Hasan.

All that and other "Eric is a VIP" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: FTW_141.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Our Minnesota Vikings Training Camp coverage rolls on (on down the line) with Austin Belisle (@austincbelisle) joining us talking about his journey from California to experience a real state. We also dig into what he saw during the fan tour of the new US Bank Stadium (The USB) pad, how the Vikings looked this afternoon in Mankato, and what it's like to be a foot+ taller than our homegirl Lindsey Young. Oh, and all of the awesome stuff he's been writing at Vikings Territory too.

All that and other "Mankato is South" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: FTW_140.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:20pm CDT

Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) of eDraft and Cold Omaha rejoins the show to give us an update LIVE from Mankato as our Minnesota Fightin' Vikings continue their pursuit of the 2015 brass ring. (Or completely gaudy, blinged out Super Bowl Ring, but you know what I mean.)

Luke hits us with updates on the freshly paid Adrian Peterson return, the start of the second camp for young Teddy Bridgewater, Eric Kendricks looking like a beast in coverage, Trae Waynes struggling early on (as ALL rookie cornerbacks do), and if Cordarrelle Patterson is going to cash in on his last chance with Mike Zimmer and the Vikings.

All that and other "Love Me Some Mankato" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_139_-_Tuesday_Vikings_Training_Camp_Talkers_with_Luke_Inman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:07pm CDT

I had the good fortune to sit in with The Wake Up Call with Cold Omaha on 105 The Ticket Sunday. We talked a ton about Vikings Training Camp, the upcoming NFL season, and I even gave my own STONE COLD HOT TAKE. Big thanks to Sam Ekstrom, Tom Schreier, and Zach Wright. Those guys work their butts off at 105 to give Minnesota sports talk fans some diversity. AND they put up with me for an honor, so they should be in line for sainthood.

Show them some love every Sunday from 8-11am by tuning in on 105.7/105.3/105.1 FM or hit their live player.

[Audio used with permission]

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: The_Wake_Up_Call_Interview.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:20am CDT

Training Camp is a time to figure things out. I have a laundry list of things I want to shake out in Mankato and I'll rattle a few off on the podcast. We'll also talk about our production schedule for this week (at least one episode a day!), as well as rough outline of our Mankato adventure this weekend, and us singing the praises of Boulder Tap House. A place ya'll should come swarm us after each Vikings practice. Do it.

A Few of the 37 Thing I Want to Figure Out in Mankato Include
• Nothing about Adrian
• “How does Teddy look?”
• How much does Chad Greenway have left?
• That Zimmer Hellfire Defense in year two.
• Who wins at right guard? Harris – Berger/Yankey/Thompson/Shepherd/ FUSCO?
• With Clemmings staying at tackle, could he be the eventual replacement for Loadholt/Kalil?
• What's Stefon Diggs gonna be?
• What's the deal with Spielman's arms?
• Will Trae Waynes even start as a rookie?
• Cordarelle has one strike left. Will he strike out?
• Tune in for the other 27!

All that and other "Love Me Some Mankato" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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It's time! It is time for the only camping that Andy actually likes to do. The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings report to Mankato on Saturday to begin the hopefully fruitful 2015 campaign. Andrew Krammer (@Andrew_Krammer) - Vikings writer at 1500 ESPN as well as BAWS on their Purple Podcast - joins the show to drop some knowledge on us before the Vikings Nation descends on the Jewel of South Central Minnesota that is Mankato.

Counting Down the Days Topics Include
• Purple FTW!'s plans for Mankato
• Come see us at the Boulder Tap House July 31st - August 2nd!
• I'm gonna be on 105 The Ticket's The Wake Up Call with Cold Omaha Sunday at 10am
• Andrew Krammer: What's his story
• Andrew is Kenny Albert
• Initial thoughts on the "new" Adrian Peterson deal
• Never play poker or 3-card monty with Rick Spielman
• The main Vikings stories headed into camp
• Some love & optimism for Matt Kalil
• Offensive line Week 1: Left to Right
• Who wins the right guard spot? (Surprise contender)
• Will Phil Loadholt be a Viking in 2016?
• Worries about TJ Clemmings' health
• Teddy Bridgewater Year 2: Reasons for optimism are lengthy & multiple
• NORV!!!!!!!!!
• Advantage: Middle/bottom of the roster matchups
• Andrew's STONE COLD HOT TAKE - WR Edition
• The Gauntlet
• CB depth chart Week 1: Who's the starters, nickel & dime?
• Over/Under 1300 yards rushing Adrian this year?
• Over/Under 35 offensive touches for Cordarrelle Patterson
• Over/Under 1.5 Zimmer Dog Houses for Mike Wallace
• Bigger year 2: David Yankey, Scott Crichton or Antone Exum
• Anthony Barr or Jadeveon Clowney going forward. Who ya got?
• Least likely to stay on the 53: Marcus Sherels or Adam Thielen
• 2015 Mr Mankato Top 3: Win. Show. Place.
• Who's more of a crotecty old man Judd or Reusse?
• Has Mackey gone soft?
• Derek Wetmore kinda looks like Detlef Schrempf
• You can listen to Andrew & the rest of the 1500 crew on the Purple Podcast (We raise all boats)

All that and other "Dogra thinks he won!" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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US Bank Stadium, the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings new stomping grounds, is flying through construction and the new addition to the Minneapolis skyline is nearing completion. We had our man Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) -- Cold Omaha and 105 The Ticket -- back on the show to talk about his recent media tour of the new digs as well as squawk about our favorite local professional football team as the Vikings are set to invade Mankato at the end of the week.

Counting Down the Days Topics Include
• Purple FTW! T-Shirt Available for Pre-Order!
• Amazon, Baby
• No Vikings arrests so far this "offseason"
• ESPN is becoming a daytime infomercial
• Media Tour of US Bank Stadium (aka The USB)
• New features of the stadium taking shape
• Ultra-lounges? Cool.
• Say something nice about Mankato
• What's the buzz heading into training camp?
• Will any safety (besides Harrison) pass the BTB (Better-Than-Blanton) Scale?
• How will the offensive line battle shape up? #TeamAustinShepherd
• Will Babatunde Aiyegbusi make the 53?
• Wide receivers: Who will make the cut? #TeamThielen
• Cordarrelle = Josh Cribbs until further notice
• NFC North: Who do you fear?
• Matt Miller ranks Blanton as the 7th best safety in the NFL (Dohkay)
• "Russell Wilson probably has a necklace of ears"
• McKinnon's usage with Adrian back?
• Sam's STONE COLD HOT TAKE 2.0 (This one is HOTTTTT)
• Surprise cut of camp will be who?
• Surprise riser of camp will be who?
• Do we care that the Pluto mission cost less than the new stadium?
• I got followed by Blanton on Twitter
• What's coming up from Cold Omaha?

All that and other "This is the only camping I like" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_136_-_Vikings_-_Building_a_Beast_with_Sam_Ekstrom.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:52pm CDT

I was multi-tasking today and got Uncle Nick (@nickasun) on the phone to ask me Minnesota Fightin' Vikings related questions while I cooked some homemade General Tso's Chicken & Lo-mein. Yes. This really happened and it turned out damn good. The food that is!

Sweet & Spicy Questions Include
• Which team or teams outside the NFC north poses the biggest threat?
• What do you think will be the vikings record verses the NFC north this season
• Which QB will have a better statistical record this year? Teddy or Wilson
• Will the home record be better or worse this year compared to last? (5-3) last year
• Which WR/TE will receive the most yards?
• Which WR/TE will receive the most touchdowns?
• Who will be the better back up RB? Mckinnon, Aisiata, banyard
• Most points Vikings will score in a regular season game?
• Who will last longer with the vikings? Wilfs, Zimmer or Speilman?
• Which player seems to be most likely traded mid-season?

All that and other "Kikkoman soy sauce is the ONLY soy sauce" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_135_-_Andy_Talks_Vikings_While_Cooking_General_Tsos_Chicken.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00pm CDT

What do you do when you're out of material & have no guest lined up? A MAILBAG! We put it out to you the listeners and we came back with some great Vikings, food, and life related questions.

Andy Was Lazy and Did a Mailbag Questions Include:
• What to watch for in this year's preseason?
• Even after the draft, are there concerns with the roster?
• How do I convince my gf to go to a Vikings game when we do Honeymoon drive around the US?
• F-Marry-Kill: Zimmer, Spielman, Teddy
• Gas or charcoal?
• Realistically when can we hope to take back what is ours? The NFC North?
• What fruit do you not have with breakfast?
• Who wins in an arm wrestling contest: Everson Griffen or Danielle Hunter or [me]?
• 2015 Statline predictions for the major Vikings
• Would you rather the Vikings win the Super Bowl this year & in 2018, or [my daughter] get into an Ivy League school?
• Game Day Food?
• What 80s rock song best describes your feeling about the 2015 season?
• Also promo our Mankato dates, support us on Amazon!, and listen to the Dad Mode Podcast

All that and other "Is it Mankato Time Yet? on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_134_-_Vikings_Mailbag.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:03pm CDT

Vikings linebacker and all-around great guy Chad Greenway (@chadgreenway52) joins the show to talk football, philanthropic work with his Lead the Way Foundation, the #MoreThanWords campaign, and his upcoming Day to Reach football camp.

Other "Chad Could've Been a Gopher" Talking Points Include
• The Regional Boy Done Good backstory
• Glen Mason didn't offer Chad a scholarship
• The genesis of the Lead the Way Foundation
• Day to Reach: A well-rounded football camp
• The Lake Minnetonka boat rescue story
• The #MoreThanWords campaign in concert with Vikings Territory, The Daily Norseman, Vikings Journal, Vikings Corner & The Vikings Age
• Breakdown of the Chad's Locker Program
• Chad's thoughts on the 2015 Vikings
• Is Mike Zimmer the "ZIMMER" we see in the media?
• Impact of Adrian Peterson's return
• What's different about Teddy Bridgewater
• Eric Kendricks assessment
• Coolest moment giving back: TendHER Heart Luncheon
• What will Chad do after he retires from football?
• When is retirement?...
• "The Andy & Chad Show"???

For more information on the programs run by Chad Greenway's Lead the Way Foundation, visit chadgreenway.org.

To donate to the #MoreThanWords campaign & help us reach our goal of $10,000, hit it here!

All that and other Vikings & Giving Back chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Direct download: Episode_133_-_An_Interview_with_Chad_Greenway.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:42pm CDT