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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

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