Resident cinefile Uncle Nick (@nickasun) drops in to talk about our Minnesota Fightin' Vikings and compare them to movies. Contrasting athletes with pop culture is a long-standing tradition here at Purple FTW!, so tune in and check out our Top-10 Movies/Players and chime in. Maybe you have a few to top us!

All that and other "Mike Zimmer is ALWAYS Clint Eastwood" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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Dave Schwartz (@Dave_Schwartz) of Kare 11 sports fame joins the show to talk about the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings, Bowties, and I explain what a PhunkeeDuck is.

Other "Uptown. PhunkeeDuck. Uptown PhunkeeDuck." Talking Points Include:
• Whatever a PhunkeeDuck is, it looks stupid
• Amazon Shoutout to JP!
• Dave Schwartz
• Dave went to Hobart. Which is NOT Hogwarts
• Backstory, how did he get his start?
• Is sports news as fun as he makes it seem?
• Quick Wolves Chat: Karl-Anthony Towns + Tyus Jones #OneOfUs
• Oddest Vikings offseason he's covered?
• What it was like covering "Favre Watch"
• Visanthe Schiancoe eats chicken wings weird
• Thoughts on the Adrian Saga Wrapping Up
• Second chance for Adrian Peterson
• What to expect from Teddy in 2015
• Cordarrelle Patterson is boom or bust this year
• Thoughts on the Draft
• Biggest question mark remaining: Offensive Line
• Biggest Surprise So Far: Mike Wallace
• Dave's STONE COLD HOT TAKE
• The Gauntlet
• Do Adam Thielen & Marcus Sherels have to worry?
• Dave compares his hockey game to Matt Cooke. Take note, #WildTwitter
• Josh Robinson's Social Media Gaff
• #BuyDavesTies for Parkinsons Research - http://www.parkinsonmn.org/2015/04/01/buydavesties/

All that and other "6 Weeks Til Training Camp Seems Like a Lifetime" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

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Chris Schad (@crishad) of Cold Omaha & 105 The Ticket stops by to talk some Vikings mandatory mini-camp and the outlook for the Men of the North as we furiously race towards the 2015 season.

Other Mandatory Talking Points Include
• My welcome back from "paternity" leave
• How Chris got started in writing and Cold Omaha/105 The Ticket
• Thoughts on the 2014 7-9-0
• Adrian back. What does it mean?
• What does this mean for McKinnon
• Teddy Year 2
• Teddy is GUMP
• Thoughts on the Draft. Did Spielman do it again?
• What will happen with the offensive line?
• Could Tyrus Thompson be the surprise of the rookies?
• Position battles you're pumped for?
• Why should Vikings fans be optimistic this season?
• Chris' STONE COLD HOT TAKE
• The Gauntlet
• Over/Under 1350 yards from Adrian this season?
• Who will lead the team in sacks this season?
• Over/Under 0.5 Super Bowl wins for the Vikings in the next three seasons?

All that and other "6 Weeks Til Training Camp Seems Like a Lifetime" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint.

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This was an interview I did with former Vikings running back Darrin Nelson on Football Convos. We talked Vikings, Bud Grant, Bill Walsh, Stanford, being one of the first dual threat running backs in the NFL, and his election to the College Football Hall of Fame.

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Note: This is a throwback episode from August 5, 2014. Thoughts are still applicable though!

The Minnesota Vikings have a fresh start with new head coach Mike Zimmer and future franchise QB Teddy Bridgewater.

I believe the Vikings have a 4-year window to win a Super Bowl.

Listen in and find out why.

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Last offseason we had an ongoing segment called "Andy Talks Potential Future Franchise Vikings Quarterbacks and Compares Them to Restaurants". Louisville's Teddy Bridgewater was Manny's Steakhouse because he'll be expensive, but damn worth it. Listen to the Nostradamus like pontificating.

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Scoutng report on the newest addition: Margaret (Mugsy) Elaine Carlson!

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The Minnesota Vikings have had 34 quarterbacks start games for this illustrious franchise. Andy ranks them #1 all the way through #34. There are a few Hot Takes in the rankings, most notably who's at #32, #7, and #2 overall. (That's a tease)

The Ranking Criteria Include (But are not limited to):
• Statistics
• Short Greatness vs Extended Averageness
• Lofty Expectations vs None
• The Grandma Scale™
• Andy's Personal Opinion

So enjoy the rankings! If you agree or disagree, please let us know in the comment setion or hit me up on Twitter @AndyCarlsonShow or @PurpleForTheWin!

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