Welcome to Episode 267 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! We are one week away from the First Round of the 2024 NFL Draft and Vikings Vox Paul Allen joins Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson to look ahead at all of next week’s action. Paul talks about the change in tone from the owner’s meetings until now, what the fans expectations should be going into Thursday night, what the ideal draft scenario looks like on Thursday night in Detroit, and how he thinks the starting quarterback position will play out at the beginning of the season. Plus, a portion of the Paul Allen and Kevin O’Connell interview from earlier this week is included in this episode. All of this and more is in Episode 267 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 266 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! We are only two weeks away from the First Round of the 2024 NFL Draft and VEN Analyst Ben Leber joins Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson try to sift through all of the noise that's been swirling this week. Ben dives into all of the possible scenarios facing the Vikings as they look to possibly draft a first-round quarterback, reviews the potential to grab a top defensive prospect, and explains why he's incredibly excited to attend the 2024 Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party at U.S. Bank Stadium. All of this and more is in Episode 266 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 265 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  We are three weeks away from the NFL Draft and the speculation is heating up.  NFL.com Analyst Bucky Brooks joins Tatum Everett from their L.A. studios as he breaks down all the hot buzz surrounding the 2024 quarterback prospects.   Bucky gives his take on the Drake Maye/J.J. McCarthy debate, where he sees the talent splits amongst the QB talent pool, gives a possible ‘value pick’ option at QB outside of the first round, and name drops a defensive player who may be in play for the Vikings late in the 1st Round.  Plus, Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson look at NFL free agency additions and the intriguing home and road matchup ramifications for the upcoming season.  All of this and more is in Episode 265 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 264 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  The 2024 NFL Owners Meetings have concluded and Tatum Everett gives us a full report.  Tatum caught up with ESPN Senior NFL Writer Jeremy Fowler to discuss the Vikings 2024 offseason, the tone of the NFL Owners Meetings, the Vikings giving themselves draft flexibility, how free agency moves helped reset the team, and the importance of Sam Darnold in the quarterback room.   Plus, Tatum, Gabe Henderson, and Jay Nelson discuss the effects of the new kickoff rules, the influence of the replay judges, additional coaching challenges, and more.  All of this is in Episode 264 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 263 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  Week 2 of Free agency has continued at a blistering pace, so Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett brought in friend of the show, Pete Bercich, to help breakdown everything that's been happening.  Pete talks about all of the Vikings key free agency signings, looks at how the moves impact the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, gives his opinions on which potential draftee quarterbacks stand out, and why he believes resigning Harrison Smith was so important.  Plus, everyone discusses the newly announced Netflix docuseries 'Receiver' and why Justin Jefferson's inclusion is 'must watch' TV.  All of this and more is in Episode 263 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 262 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! Jonathan Greenard makes his first visit inside TCO Studios, joining the Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson. Jonathan discusses his recent experience signing with the Minnesota Vikings as a 2024 Free Agent and what he hopes to accomplish in the years to come in Minnesota. Plus, Ron Johnson joins the crew to discuss all of the moves made by the Vikings during the initial week of NFL free agency. All of this and more is in Episode 262 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 261 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  The Combine is over and NFL Free Agency is about to kick in.  Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett welcome in Assistant Director of Player Personnel Chisom Opara to the show to help breakdown what it takes to find the newest members of the 2024 Minnesota Vikings in the upcoming NFL Draft.  Chisolm reflects on the urgency needed during the evaluation process, the delicate balance of weighing both one-on-one player interviews and on-field performances, and the ways he feels the front office helps empower both he and his fellow evaluators during their extensive vetting process.  Plus, Gabe and Tatum talk about the looming roster decisions that will be made over the next few weeks and react to the news of Alexander Mattison’s release from the roster earlier this week.  All of this and more is in Episode 261 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 260 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  The season is here, the 2024 Combine is in full swing, and Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett are onsite in Indianapolis.  Gabe and Tatum welcome two great guests to the show: Vikings Vice President of Football Operations Demitrius Washington and Brad Spielberger from Pro Football Focus join to help break it all down.  Demitrius and Brad discuss what can be gained from attending the Combine, how teams are impacted by the increased salary cap numbers, the importance of long-term planning to get ready for free agency, and how the power of analytics has helped influence key decisions within the modern NFL.  Plus, Gabe and Tatum talk about how the Vikings are currently firmly in the national spotlight surrounding both free agency and the upcoming 2024 Draft.  All of this and more is in Episode 260 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 259 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!   It’s Combine Eve and everyone is getting ready for the festivities down in Indianapolis.   Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson welcome in ‘Voice of the Vikings,’ Paul Allen, to the show to get his takes on the biggest talkers going into the week.  Paul breaks down the Vikings biggest needs going into free agency, what the Combine provides to both the teams and prospects, what his typical Combine routine looks like, and how the next few months can impact the rest of the 2024 season. Plus, the crew talks about their own individual excitement for the Combine and the latest episode of ‘The Voyage.’   All of this and more is in Episode 259 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 258 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!  Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson welcome KFAN personality and football fanatic, Paul 'Meatsauce' Lambert, to the show to break down Super Bowl LVIII.  Paul and the crew discuss the Chiefs back-to-back Super Bowl championships, why Paul thinks a kicker should have been the Super Bowl MVP, what he believes is the most important decision of the 2024 Vikings offseason, and why he is so passionate about the NFL Draft.  Plus, Gabe and Jay break down their own takes on Super Bowl LVIII, the announcement of some new defensive personnel duties, Josh Metellus' media blitz, and the Vikings being named 'The Best Team Name' in the NFL.  All of this and more is in Episode 258 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 257 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!  Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson welcome fellow VEN writer & editor, Lindsey Young,  to the show to break down the final week of the 2023-2024 season.  Lindsey and the crew discuss her experience covering the Pro Bowl down in Orlando, the events surrounding the Super Bowl this weekend in Las Vegas, the Super Bowl bidding process, and the biggest storylines surrounding the Vikings going into the 2024 offseason. All of this and more is in Episode 257 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 256 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!  Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson welcome fellow VEN podcast host Cy Amundson to the show to break down all of the biggest talkers kicking off the 2024 offseason.  Cy looks back at the rollercoaster of emotions he experienced during the Vikings 2023 season, reactsto both of the wild NFL Championship games, gives a Super Bowl prediction, and looks at the key offseason questions the Vikings need to answer in the coming months.   All of this and more is in Episode 256 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 255 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - made for Vikings watching!  Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson are joined by good friend and WDIV reporter, Hobie Artigue.  Hobie is here to breakdown the 2023-2024 playoffs, the state of the NFC North, his role in covering the Lions season, the secret to the Lions successful turnaround, the Vikings prospects in the upcoming offseason, and what he thinks are the critical pieces to success in both championship games coming up this weekend.  All of this and more is in Episode 255 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - made for Vikings watching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 254 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!  The league has announced that the Vikings are heading back to London in 2024. Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson react to the London announcement, breakdown all of the Wild Card playoff fallout, look ahead at the Divisional games this weekend, and answer some fan mail from all of you.   All of this and more is in Episode 254 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 253 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!  The Vikings 2023 season has come to a close following the week 18 loss at Detroit.  Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson look back at the season to hand out some individual player awards.  The crew looks back at the week 18 season finale, name their Offensive MVP's, Defensive MVP's, Rookie Of The Year, and breakdown the intriguing NFL Wild Card matchups kicking off this weekend.  All of this and more is in Episode 253 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the week 18 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.  The Vikings finished out their 2023-2024 season at Ford Field on Sunday, falling to Detroit in a 30-20 loss.  The star of the day for the Vikings was Justin Jefferson.  Justin finished the game with 12 receptions for 192 yards and a receiving TD.  The other receiving touchdown went to Rookie Jordan Addison who finished the game with 4 receptions for 57 yards.  Addison finishes the season 2nd all-time for Vikings rookie receivers in both receptions (70) and touchdowns (tied Sammy White - 10 TD's).  Quarterback Nick Mullens went 30-for-44 passing for 396 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions.  Ty Chandler led the Vikings running game with 69 yards on 12 carries.  Defensively, Danielle Hunter recorded the lone sack and Ivan Pace jr. finished out his rookie season with a game leading 9 tackle performance.  Kicker Greg Joseph ended the game perfectly with 2 made field goals and 2 PAT conversions.  Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the loss, including: the Vikings final record on the season, the upcoming roster decisions the Vikings have to make this offseason, and the opportunities leading up to the start of the 2024 season.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Nick Mullens both spoke to the media at the postgame press conference.  All of this and more is in the 2023-2024 season finale edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.  Tonight's guest is the one and only Vikings Legend Jared Allen.  Jared joinsPete Bercich and Mark Rosen to talk about life after football, his 2024 Pro Football Hall Of Fame finalist nomination, being a parent, and competing in the upcoming 2024 USA National Curling Championships.  All of this and more is in the final regular season edition of Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 35 of The VikingsTailgate presented by Continental Diamond.  He's baaaaaaack...  Everyone's favorite Lions die-hard, Zach Martina, is back again and this time he's clinching a divisional title in his hand.  Cy Amundson and Zach talk through the unfamiliar success happening in Detroit, the controversial 2-point play in the Cowboys game, break down the NFL playoff scenarios, and the feeling that the NFC North is flipped on its head... for now.   It's Week 18, it's do-or-die, so get your popcorn ready and enjoy Episode 35 of the VikingsTailgate presented by Continental Diamond.  Also, be sure to check out Zach Martina live at Acme Comedy Co. May 15th-18th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 252 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!  It's the final week of the regular season and the Vikings are heading to Detroit.  Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett welcome FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks to get his take on all of the big storylines between the Vikings and Lions at Ford Field.  The crew touches on the Vikings current playoff chances, Vikings personnel questions leading up to the game, and how the Vikings indset can help them close out the 2023 regular season with a win.  All of this and more is in Episode 252 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Week 17 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.  The Vikings lost their home finale to the Green Bay Packers 33-10 on New Year's Eve at U.S. Bank Stadium.  The Packers passing game did the most damage, with Jordan Love throwing for 256 passing yards, 3 touchdowns passing, and 1 rushing touchdown.   On the other side of the ball, both Nick Mullens and rookie Jaren Hall combined for 144 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.  Ty Chandler led the team with 64 total yards and tight end Johnny Mundt scored the lone touchdown for the Vikings.   The Vikings wrap up their 2023 regular season next Sunday at Detroit with a noon kickoff at Ford Field.    Paul Allen and Pete Bercich recap the loss, including: switching quarterbacks at halftime, the successes had by the Packers offense, the Vikings current playoff implications, and preview the regular season finale next week in Detroit. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell spoke to the media at the postgame press conference.  All of this and more is in the 2023 Week 17 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.