Purple FTW! Podcast

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings look to reload and take another step forward in the 2016 season. To do so, Rick Spielman will have to work his magic once again and supplement the already young and talented roster with players who will help push Mike Zimmer and his crew over the hump. Grab a coffee and come on in. Let's talk some Vikings!

The 11 Talkers Include
• NFL Combine Under Way
• Ricky Spielman Spoke at the Combine
• Rick Spielman Sat Down with Beat Writers Last Week
• Spielman Says Height Not Determining Factor in Drafting Next Vikings WR
• Norv Might Be In Trouble
• Adrian Showing Signs of Wear?
• One Free Agent to Watch....
• James Laurinaitis Cut By Rams. Fit for Vikings?
• Bucky Brooks and Daniel Jeremiah LOVE the Vikes
• Will the Vikings Re-Sign Chad Greenway?
• Andy's Free Agency and Draft Wishlist

All that and other "There is No Vikings Offseason" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Producer Credit: Daniel Paluch @DanielPaluch - http://twitter.com/DanielPaluch
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Direct download: Episode_254_-_11_Vikings_Talkers.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The NFL Combine kicks off this Friday in Indianapolis. All of the NFL GMs, scouts, executives, coaches, etc are descending on Lucas Oil Stadium (but really St. Elmo's) to scope out the next crop of NFL talent as the young men compete in events tangentially related to the game of American Football, all while wearing their skivvies.

Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) is back in the house to tell us about what matters at the Combine, what doesn't and what Vikings fans should look for this weekend. Also I try to stump Luke in a festive round of NFL COMBINE TRIVIA!

All that and other "Underwear Olympics" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Producer Credit: Daniel Paluch @DanielPaluch - http://twitter.com/DanielPaluch
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Direct download: Episode_253_-_NFL_Combine_Primer_with_Luke_Inman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:01pm CDT

Jared Allen hung em up after 12 NFL seasons including 6 with the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings. He's one of my all-time favorite Vikings and I eulogize his career during the intro of the show. We then have a chat with Brandon Kraniger (@skolszn) about his All-22 work on the Vikes and what he saw this season.

All that and other "Culinary Academy" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Producer Credit: Daniel Paluch @DanielPaluch - http://twitter.com/DanielPaluch
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To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb

Direct download: Episode_252_-_Goodbye_Jared_Allen__Vikings_Chat_with_Brandon_Kraniger.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

(Excerpt from Episode 252)

Jared Allen was one of my favorite all-time Vikings. Fun on the field, fun off the field and a solid example to NFL players -- and all of us really -- how you can get your life in order and do good in the world. All while being yourself. Culinary Academy.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Producer Credit: Daniel Paluch @DanielPaluch - http://twitter.com/DanielPaluch
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Music for the Purple FTW! podcast is
   created by & produced by deeB.
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Direct download: Jared_Allen_Tribute.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:22pm CDT

DRAFT SEASON IS UPON US! Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) joins us to chat about five draft studs at positions of need for the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings and how we might be able to get out mitts on em.

The Five Dream Prospects Are:
• Myles Jack - LB - UCLA
• Laquon Treadwell - WR - Ole Miss
• Ronnie Stanley - LT - Notre Dame
• Jalen Ramsey - CB/S - Florida State
• Su'a Cravens - LB - USC

All that and other "Would Spielman actually trade up?" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

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

An Andy Carlson Joint

Follow us on Twitter: @PurpleForTheWin - http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin
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Producer Credit: Daniel Paluch @DanielPaluch - http://twitter.com/DanielPaluch
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Music for the Purple FTW! podcast is
   created by & produced by deeB.
To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb

Direct download: Episode_251_-_5_Dream_Vikings_Draft_Picks_w_Luke_Inman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:38pm CDT

Hey Purple FTW! Fans. I've got a new project called (narcissistically enough) The Andy Carlson Show. It's a 5-day a week podcast where I talk about Sports... And other stuff.

So if you enjoy my mediocrity here, enjoy my mediocrity there by checking out the site and subscribing on iTunes.

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Valentine's Day came and went and ironically the sports news was hot and heavy over the weekend too. I recap the goings on in Five Things as well as give the low-down on what The Wife and I did over the weekend (get your mind out of the gutter). Also Jensen's in Eagan is #Elite.

Today's Five Things Are
• Peyton Manning's Tainted Legacy?
• Minnesota State Dance This Weekend - Go Austin Packer Dance Team!
• Wolves Dominate NBA All-Star Weekend
• Minnesota Wild Fired Mike Yeo. Now What?
• Emmitt Smith Says Adrian Peterson Only Player Who Can Break His Record

An Andy Carlson Joint

Direct download: 02.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:46pm CDT

Winning free agency is NOT the key to success (i.e. Washington in the 2000s, Tampa Bay two years ago), but it's still a lot of fun to see your favorite team pick up pieces that could help them next season. I take a dip into the free agent pool and come up with 5 names Vikings fans should keep and eye on as March 9th approaches. All of the guys I picked are for positions of need and will not necessarily break the bank or be household names, but will help this team (ala Linval Joseph and Captain Munnerlyn two season ago). Also I run through the current list of Vikings free agents and definitively say if they'll be back or yee gon.

All that and other "BYE, ROBERT BLANTON" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

Follow us on Twitter: @PurpleForTheWin - http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin
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Direct download: FTW_250_-_5_Free_Agents_I_Want_the_Vikings_to_Pursue.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:18pm CDT

The Super Bowl is in the books, but the NFL train keeps rolling on into draft season. We welcome Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) back to the pack to chat about what the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers should be looking for in April's annual culling of collegiate talent. I'm gonna guess the Panthers could use some offensive line help.........

All that and other "Broncos Upgrading at Quarterback" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

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

An Andy Carlson Joint

Follow us on Twitter: @PurpleForTheWin - http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin
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Direct download: FTW_249_Super_Bowl_Draft_Needs.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:05pm CDT

As listeners of Purple FTW! know, Andy is pretty lazy. Therefore I've passed the buck along and we have a new producer in the fold by the name of Daniel Paluch (@DanielPaluch). During the show we talk about what the hell a podcast producer does (I still have no idea), suss out how he did prepping for his first show, fill you guys in about the first time I met Daniel in Mankato (#BackSweat) and even talk a little Minnesota Fightin' Vikings.

All that and other "Get My Coffee" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

Daniel is a Vikings writer at Pro Football Spot. Hit up his stuff!

Follow us on Twitter: @PurpleForTheWin - http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin
Visit the Website: http://purpleftw.com
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Direct download: Episode_248_-_Vikings_Non-Sense_with_New_Producer_Daniel_Paluch.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) is back in Minnesota after his Senior Bowl adventure. We recap who made some cheddar over the weekend and who still has work to do. Also we jump into what's next in the draft process. Pro Days, the Combine, and grinding all. Of. The. Tape.

All that and other "Late Riser" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

Follow us on Twitter: @PurpleForTheWin - http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin
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Music for the Purple FTW! podcast is
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To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb

Direct download: Episode_247_-_Senior_Bowl_Recap_with_Luke_Inman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:07pm CDT

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