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Cousins And O'Connell from 2022-02-20T23:29:27
In this episode, we discuss a lot of what new Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell had to say in his introductory press conference. We then dive into what reports are saying as to what Kirk Cousins a...
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Stafford And Donald Get Their Ring from 2022-02-15T17:01:55
We review Super Bowl LVI, and talk about all the ups and downs of the game. Before all of that we get into the new hires for Kevin O'Connell's coaching staff moving forward, as we await the officia...
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Kevin O'Connell from 2022-02-07T00:00
Sorry for the delay, as other commitments got in the way, but when has this show been about breaking news? Kevin O'Connell will be the next Minnesota Vikings head coach. Despite the frustration of ...
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Kwesi and Championship Sunday! from 2022-01-31T16:30
The Minnesota Vikings have a new General Manager in Kwesi Adofo Mensah. The hope now is that he is how he appears to be, an intelligent, thoughtful, humble and excellent leader for this franchise g...
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GM Finalists, Conference Finalists from 2022-01-24T17:03:36
The Minnesota Vikings are down to two finalists to become the new General Manager, along with some interesting head coaching candidates coming to the surface. It was a weekend of emotion, frustrati...
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Names And Bad Blood Emerges from 2022-01-18T03:59:16
More information emerged about the goings on with Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman the past few years, it just wasn't good. We review the Wild Card weekend, and preview the Divisional Round!
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Chasing Mediocrity To The Bitter End from 2022-01-10T16:37:45
Forgive the strangeness of this show, but with so much going on, including the firing of both GM Rich Spielman and Mike Zimmer, it had to be produced in this fashion. The Minnesota Vikings refused ...
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It All Needs To End from 2022-01-03T17:06:26
In a lifeless effort, regardless if Kirk Cousins was available or not, it changes nothing to the fact that this team needs a clean sweep of it's leadership. We take a call from Tahnae Brown!
Play To Each Other's Level from 2021-12-27T02:45:56
Something interesting occurred to me in the Vikings loss to Los Angeles on Sunday, could it be that both teams have been playing down to the other's level all season? It sure feels that way. Listen...
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How Ugly Can A Win Be? from 2021-12-22T01:42:45
The Minnesota Vikings won in Chicago for back to back seasons, but there was nothing pretty about this ugly game. The Bears, if they played with any control, could have beaten Minnesota easily, but...
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Almost History from 2021-12-13T03:15
The Minnesota Vikings narrowly averted a historical collapse on Thursday, nearly blowing a 29-0 lead vs the Pittsburgh Steelers. What more is there to say about the future of this coaching staff?
Let That Sink In from 2021-12-06T03:12:25
What more is there to say? Rip the band-aid off, blow it up and start over. Everything we have been seeing with Zimmer and co all year, was magnified in Detroit.
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History Repeats Itself from 2021-11-29T02:15
Things felt all too familiar in San Fransisco on Sunday, when the Vikings were beat up physically, and outmatched most of the way, when many would believe the Purple are the better of the two teams...
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Upside Down World from 2021-11-22T02:30
Passing down the field? Being the last guy with the ball versus Aaron Rogers? Making the kick at the end? Things certainly have changed, now all we can say is, "keep doing it!"
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What SHOULD Have Been from 2021-11-15T02:28:06
The Minnesota Vikings once again had a significant lead on the road, this time they finally finished the job. Kubiak and Zimmer actually were somewhat aggressive down field, and it paid dividends, ...
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Baltimore Destiny from 2021-11-08T02:38:46
No matter how great it looked things would be for the Vikings, of course the tides would turn, as what looked like a team going for a win, quickly reverted back to the familiar try to not lose appr...
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Purple Cupcakes, Boo! from 2021-11-01T05:41:46
In another letdown on a holiday, (Halloween) the Vikings found a way to lose to the Dallas Cowboys, with Cooper Rush at quarterback. As the fourth quarter started, with the scored tied 13-13, your ...
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KJ Clutch! from 2021-10-18T02:26:26
The Minnesota Vikings messed around with another team they should have put away much earlier, but with this team, nothing goes without drama. KJ Osborn has come up clutch, time and again for this t...
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Enter Sarcasm Here from 2021-10-11T02:14:15
The Vikings won, somehow, against a team that was winless, injury riddled, and as bad in late game situations as us, or perhaps, slightly worse. Without significant changes at the end of the year, ...
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20 Games Under .500 vs. Winning Teams from 2021-10-04T02:35:27
It always feels like two steps forward, three steps back, especially three out of the last four years with the Vikings under Zimmer. Time will tell, but it's becoming more than likely that this wil...
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Vikings Finally Beat Leviathan from 2021-09-27T02:22:07
It took eight tries, but the Vikings finally have beaten Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks. It felt like defeating the great sea monster "Leviathan" to be honest. Kirk Cousins is having the y...
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The Kicker Curse Never Ends from 2021-09-20T02:30:06
There's a lot more to get to than just the kicker, but is it not alarming how the same thing keeps happening? Zimmer's clock management will one day be his undoing, barring something crazy taking p...
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Undisciplined From The Get Go from 2021-09-13T02:33:47
The Vikings lost 27-24 in Cincinnati in one of the sloppiest season openers we can remember. The Purple had 10 penalties in the first half, putting them behind the eight ball, which you never want ...
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Season Preview 2021 from 2021-09-06T03:19:34
The NFL season is upon us, and now we have 17 games to keep up with in 2021. The preseason was a mess, but things look to be coming together a little on the offensive line, whereas the defensive li...
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Tieing Up Loose Ends 2021 from 2021-08-08T23:05:44
We caught up on Vikings news in general, along with some of what's happening in training camp, which unfortunately some of is not good.
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Ode To Jerry Burns And Mailbag! from 2021-05-22T21:00:34
Reminiscing about the great Jerry Burns, and realizing the sad truth how we'll never see someone like him again. We empty the mailbag with all of your twitter and facebook comments, along with pred...
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Draft Review 2021 from 2021-05-03T03:35:03
The Minnesota Vikings 2021 draft is complete, and many a Vikings fan comes out of this draft feeling satisfied, when you consider what crucial positions were addressed this time around.
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Draft Preview 2021 from 2021-04-06T15:29:44
It's finally time to focus on the 2021 Draft, and what direction the Vikings could and should go. Will they finally shore up the offensive line, take a quarterback, and/or just focus on defense yet...
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Free Agency 2021 from 2021-03-23T19:26:03
The Minnesota Vikings have been active in free agency, but it certainly has come at a cost, saying goodbye to the likes of Kyle Rudolph and especially troubling in losing Riley Reiff with no replac...
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State Of The Vikings 2021 from 2021-03-08T15:57:23
The annual Granddaddy of them all is here, as we put a bow on the 2020 Vikings season, and look ahead to 2021 with free agency and draft conversation. We then get to the fan interaction segment, he...
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No One Will Catch Brady from 2021-02-08T15:56:54
Tom Brady with the excellent Buccaneers offense and defense pretty much dominated Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. Brady was outstanding, particularly in the first half,...
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Conference Review/Super Bowl LV Preview from 2021-01-25T15:58:04
The Kansas City Chiefs are back in the Super Bowl, with a fairly one sided win over Buffalo, while Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business in Lambeau, despite Mike Evans nearly...
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Divisional Review, Conference Preview from 2021-01-18T16:28:34
We enjoyed some high quality football this past week, including a controversial play or two and maybe the end of a legend's career. Next week's Championship Sunday should be spectacular, as there i...
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Worst. Run Defense. Ever. from 2020-12-28T02:29:33
What more can you say? The Vikings gave up seven rushing touchdowns to the Saints on Christmas day, six of them to Alvin Kamara, the most since Ernie Nevers in 1929.
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Literally Ran Over from 2020-12-21T02:25:45
The Vikings defense has been so depleted of key players, it's no wonder they can't stop the run during this lost year. Cousins was solid in the game, but once again couldn't get the pass protection...
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We Are Who We Thought We Were! from 2020-12-14T02:33:12
Dan Bailey was the first kicker to miss all four kicks in one game since 1961, he's a huge reason why the Vikings lost, but certainly not the only reason. The Vikings were undisciplined time and ti...
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They Are Who We Thought They Were from 2020-12-07T16:07:13
In one of the ugliest games you will ever see, the Vikings barely crawled past the second worst team in the league and somehow are the 3rd Wild Card team in the NFC, due to Arizona's ongoing collap...
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Beebe's Redemption! from 2020-11-30T02:20:54
In a game that was filled with ups and downs for both sides, the much maligned Chad Beebe had a moment that would have crushed many a reserve player. When Beebe fumbled the punt with only 2:18 rema...
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Kris And Chris Suck! from 2020-11-23T02:51:34
We just knew there would be a letdown at some point, and here it was. Kris Boyd made the kind of mistakes that often get players cut in the preseason. As for someone called Chris Jones, how he does...
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Mulitple Rarities from 2020-11-17T16:22:34
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This game had a few very rare things occur, the Vikings winning on Monday night, a win in Chicago, and Kirk Cousins finally winning his first EVER Monday game, at...
Something's Cooking In Minnesota from 2020-11-09T03:15:03
Dalvin Cook continued where he left off in Green Bay, with a 206 yard effort on the ground, not including 46 yards receiving to boot. The Vikings had their most dominating win of the season, over a...
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Cooking The Packers from 2020-11-02T03:00:43
Dalvin Cook returned the Vikings line-up, and got right down to business. Cook went on the be the first Minnesota Viking to have a combined four touchdowns in a game since Ahmad Rashad in 1979! Kir...
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Ugly As It Gets from 2020-10-19T03:04:54
Kirk Cousins opened the game with a bad interception, it which he looked the fool. Most of the rest of the game was as ugly as it gets, Atlanta's defense was motivated, and Matt Ryan looked like th...
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How The Bleep Did We Lose? from 2020-10-13T04:57:23
The Minnesota Vikings played a whale of a game in Seattle on SNF, but still found a way to lose. Russell Wilson is now 7-0 against the Vikings since joining the Seahawks in 2012, who they play seem...
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Jefferson Is Legit, Cousins Is Not from 2020-10-05T02:01:53
Justin Jefferson is showing he is a legitimate receiver in this league, Kirk Cousins continues to show that he has an arm, but not much else to go with the package. Luckily, the Vikings offense, le...
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No Leadership When Needed Most from 2020-09-28T02:21:04
Kirk Cousins is not someone that can be counted on for a game winning drive. Sure he's done it before, but very few times, and very far between. These facts will forever miff Vikings fans, as to wh...
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Unprepared And Unacceptable! from 2020-09-21T01:47:54
A historically bad game in Vikings history sums up what we saw versus the Colts on Sunday. Cousins was lost from the get go, and the Colts would move the chains at will, time and time and time agai...
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Rogers Dissects Vikings from 2020-09-14T02:48:53
Aaron Rogers and the Packers dominated the ball pretty much from start to finish, regardless if the Vikings managed to score 34 points in this game. There was a bad vibe coming into this game, with...
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Season Preview 2020 from 2020-09-06T18:10:04
We're back for yet another Minnesota Vikings and NFL season in 2020, despite the ongoing this and that, which we've heard about at nauseam the entire calendar year. We go over the 53 man roster, in...
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Draft Review 2020 from 2020-05-10T03:30:07
The Minnesota Vikings compiled 15 draft picks in this 2020 NFL Draft, which filled multiple needs and filled several holes that popped up this off-season. Some interesting quarterback drama started...
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Draft Preview 2020 from 2020-04-07T17:01:44
Here it is at long last, our annual Minnesota Vikings draft preview! We talk about where the Vikings could and should head into the 2020 NFL draft, and which players stand out for your host going f...
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Free Agency 2020 from 2020-03-22T01:12:28
The Minnesota Vikings and the NFL have entered free agency, as a new league year has begun. Other than signing new nose tackle Michael Pierce, the Vikings free agency period gets an incomplete at b...
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State Of The Vikings 2020 from 2020-02-23T03:45
Here's the annual megasode of Purple Mafia, where we put a bow on the 2019 season, with our team awards and demerits of the year. We then look toward to the future where we discuss how the Vikings ...
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Three-Peat Comebacks from 2020-02-03T15:26:43
The Kansas City Chiefs were the team of destiny this year, pulling off back-to-back-to-back comebacks over the Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans, and ultimately the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl...
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Sea Of Red from 2020-01-20T04:06:48
Superbowl LIV will be a Sea Of Red, as the San Fransisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs both did more than enough on Championship Sunday, to move on to the biggest game of the year. The Minnesota Vik...
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Seems So Far Away from 2020-01-13T03:51:43
Despite what looked like what might become a magical playoff run, we once again appear to be much further away from paradise than we all envisioned after such an impressive performance a mere week ...
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Wild Card Review/Divisonal Round Preview from 2020-01-06T02:37:29
Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings proved the masses wrong, as they went into New Orleans ready to play. Nothing about this game came easy, but it was one of the defining moments of Mike Zimmer...
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Wild Card Weekend Preview from 2019-12-30T16:09:59
The Minnesota Vikings will play the New Orleans Saints on Wild Card Weekend, and for the fifth time in the postseason overall. Your host previews the entire postseason, and wraps things up with a b...
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The Four P's from 2019-12-24T16:34:32
The Minnesota Vikings had what felt like our annual big letdown on Monday night, as the Purple offense was rendered useless against a greatly improved Packers defense. All of the frustrations we've...
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Electrical Fire from 2019-12-16T02:08:54
It wasn't a bad day for the Los Angeles Chargers, it was pretty much a disaster, as your host called it an "Electrical Fire". After a pretty tight first half, Phillip Rivers started turning the bal...
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One Down, Three To Go from 2019-12-09T01:29:45
The Minnesota Vikings' four game quest to 12-4 is now one fourth of the way there, with a not so interesting 20-7 victory over the depleted and defeated Detroit Lions. The Purple defense looked muc...
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Rhodes Ran Over from 2019-12-03T16:19:32
The Minnesota Vikings came out firing, and then things took a turn for the worse. Xavier Rhodes gets worse week by week, how much longer can this coaching staff put him on the field? Kirk Cousins l...
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Comeback Cousins from 2019-11-18T02:15:14
In a game that looked horrendous, and reminiscent of last season's debacle versus the Buffalo Bills in US Bank Stadium, to our great surprise things changed dramatically in the second half. With al...
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Better Game Plan from 2019-11-11T15:34:13
After a disappointing game last week, the Kubiak and Stefanski combo came up with a near perfect offensive game plan against a stingy and aggressive Dallas defense. The Vikings conerbacks continued...
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Little Big Things from 2019-11-04T02:54:52
The Minnesota Vikings remain win-less historically in Arrowhead Stadium, as yet another backup quarterback was able to make the once great Vikings' cornerbacks look as bad as ever. This loss pretty...
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Just Win Baby from 2019-10-28T03:02:01
The Minnesota Vikings won a fairly ugly game on Thursday night, and luckily came out unscathed. Adrian Peterson had his moments, but so did the ever spectacular Dalvin Cook, along with his sidekick...
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Work Smarter Not Harder from 2019-10-21T02:45:03
The Minnesota Vikings offense picked up where they left off last week, as Kirk Cousins pitched a near perfect game against the Detroit Lions in Ford Field! Dalvin Cook was nearly impossible to tack...
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Flying Higher from 2019-10-14T02:44:59
Kirk Cousins answered the challenge issued by Philadelphia Linebacker Zack Brown, who called Cousins the "Weakest Link" of the Vikings offense. While Cousins still has a lot to prove against winnin...
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Calming The Fires For Now from 2019-10-07T02:31:10
The Minnesota Vikings had a pretty dramatic week off the field, with weird apologies, a hold out, and "Truth To All Rumors", but at least for a few hours, those fires were calmed a bit with a solid...
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Another Bears Backup QB from 2019-09-30T02:34:46
It has happened against the Chicago Bears more than any other team the Minnesota Vikings have faced over the years. Yet another "No Name" backup QB made the Vikings look silly. We dig into history ...
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Pillaging The Raiders from 2019-09-23T03:02:16
The Minnesota Vikings wasted no time scoring on Sunday. As expected, Kirk Cousins had a rebound of a game vs one of the weaker pass defenses in the NFL. More importantly, the Vikings running game c...
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Another Waste from 2019-09-16T03:02:26
For the second straight year, week 2 in Green Bay was a total waste of what it could and should have been... a Minnesota Vikings win. This time it was Kirk Cousins who let down the team on multiple...
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Little Passing Needed from 2019-09-09T02:43:10
The Minnesota Vikings offense has done a complete 180 from what John D'filippo had going for Minnesota most of last season. Kirk Cousins only attempted 10 passes, and the Minnesota offense rolled a...
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Season Preview 2019 from 2019-09-01T22:58:42
The Minnesota Vikings and NFL Season Preview is finally here! The long wait is over, we know who will be on the roster and who will not, including Laquon Treadwell, Kaare Vedvik, and Matt Wile. Thr...
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Tieing Up Loose Ends 2019 from 2019-08-25T14:58:13
Purple Mafia is finally back, and we get caught up on all the transactions and news that has taken place since May, along with your host's feel of how this team has looked during the Preseason.
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Draft Review 2019 from 2019-05-01T12:26:34
The Minnesota Vikings 2019 Draft Class is here. Your host's favorite guy was taken in the first round, and we also talk about the rest of this intriguing class!
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Draft Preview 2019 from 2019-04-07T21:14:58
We get you ready for the Minnesota Vikings 2019 NFL Draft. We look at who the Vikings might be targeting, and the hopes we all have that the Purple will shore up the offensive line at long last. Th...
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Pear Shaped Free Agency from 2019-03-24T13:14:52
Free agency so far for our Minnesota Vikings has gone pear shaped to say the least, watching player after player leave, but luckily some very key pieces are staying after all.
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State Of The Vikings 2019 from 2019-03-11T11:07:12
The annual Megasode for Purple Mafia is finally here! We put a wrap on the 2018 season with the annual rewards and demerits. In the second segment, we move on to 2019 with some free agency and draf...
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Shutdown Superbowl! from 2019-02-04T10:47:59
Superbowl LIII would not be the high scoring shootout that many of you saw last year, it was quite the opposite. Bill Belichick reminded us all that he is a defensive coach, and the greatest of all...
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Conference Review/Superbowl LIII Preview from 2019-01-21T11:46:59
We discuss the hiring of Gary Kubiak as assistent Head Coach/Offensive Advisor, and what it means for the Minnesota Vikings going forward. We then dive deep into the epic battles that took place th...
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Wild Card Review/Divisional Preview from 2019-01-06T22:27:28
We talk about all the crazy outcomes this past weekend, as your host cannot believe that he went 1-3 in his predictions. We talk a bit about the Zimmer and Cousins pressers, along with some broken ...
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Wasted Season from 2018-12-30T21:52:47
2018 has been a disastrous calendar year for the Minnesota Vikings, starting all the way back with the blow out loss to the Eagles in the NFC Championship game. Nothing really felt right this year,...
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Go Earn It! from 2018-12-23T20:42:46
The Minnesota Vikings, as they did coming into this week, control their own destiny. The Vikings won, and so did Philadelphia, so the whole "Win and In!" mode will role into US Bank Stadium as the ...
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Balanced Offense from 2018-12-16T20:32:35
The Minnesota Vikings were "Cookin' Fish" with a balanced offense, that involved a dominant running game including both Dalvin Cook and Latavius Murray!
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The Emerald Curtain from 2018-12-11T11:37
The Minnesota Vikings offense has fallen off the face of the earth, making the Patriots look like the '85 Bears last week, and the Seattle Seahawks look like "The Emerald Curtain" on Monday night, ...
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Childress-Like from 2018-12-03T11:22:34
The Brad Childress "Kick-Ass" offense was back full force on Sunday, with some of the most maddening play calling that you've ever seen. Slant plays to Laquan Treadwell on 4th down is enough to tur...
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Finishing The Packers from 2018-11-26T11:19:37
In a game that could have gone either way due to mistakes and missed opportunities on both sides, Minnesota came out on top, putting the Packers season in jeopardy.
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Sack City! from 2018-11-04T21:23:51
The Minnesota Vikings had a team record ten sacks against the struggling and unhappy Detroit Lions in US Bank Stadium. Danielle Hunter was a force to be reckoned with early and often, winding up wi...
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48 Year Drought Ends! from 2018-10-21T22:03:04
The Minnesota Vikings ended a 48 years drought on Sunday, by finally winning a road game against the New York Jets, since they started playing each other in 1970! More injuries continued to plague ...
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Slacking At Home? from 2018-10-14T20:15:02
Yes, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Arizona Cardinals in US Bank Stadium 27-17, but why is it always an adventure at home? It's safe to say the Vikings have been nothing short of incredible on ...
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Almost Zimmerlike from 2018-10-07T21:20:07
It's six games late, but we'll take what we can get. The Minnesota Vikings defense resembled what we've grown to love the past four years under Mike Zimmer, a gritty defense that shut people down, ...
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Never The Same from 2018-09-30T22:04:39
Everytime you have a great offense or defense one year, it's just never the same the next year,it's a fact of NFL history. The 38-31 loss to the Rams in Los Angeles, continues to show just how far ...
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Urban Legends from 2018-09-16T21:06:47
In a game in Lambeau Field that looked long over, Kirk Cousins stayed calm and showed what he's made of, in only his second game with the Minnesota Vikings. Despite such an incredible effort and so...
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Ugly, But A Win from 2018-09-09T21:46:20
Kirk Cousins had a fairly exciting debut for the Minnesota Vikings, until the fourth quarter, when things got ugly. Mike Hughes got the start and was off to the races, already looking the part and ...
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Season Preview 2018 from 2018-09-03T14:56:23
The 2018 NFL season is here, no more waiting, no more preseason, it's time for real football again! We preview the upcoming season in depth, discussing what to expect, how well the Vikings will do,...
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Tieing Up Loose Ends from 2018-08-19T20:20:21
Purple Mafia is finally back, after an over 3 month hiatus. This will be a longer episode, because there is lots of catching up to do, and of course some good and bad preseason conversation as well...
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Draft Review 2018 from 2018-04-30T11:36:21
We review an interesting, forward looking Minnesota Vikings 2018 Draft class, that frustrated many, as no plug and play guards or tackles were taken by Minnesota. We get to all your thoughts, rants...
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Draft Preview 2018 from 2018-04-10T11:22:01
The annual Minnesota Vikings Draft Preview is here! We talk about a number of players that will likely be taken 30th overall, along with a group of players later in the draft that your host believe...
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Free Agent Frenzy!! from 2018-03-21T10:51:05
The Minnesota Vikings ended up making a couple splashes the past week, in what has been quite a whirlwind of moves throughout the Vikings roster. Of course the Vikings signed Kirk Cousins to 84 Mil...
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State Of The Vikings 2018 from 2018-03-01T10:40:15
Here is the annual Megasode, in which we talk everything Vikings, as we put a bow on the 2017 season, and give out our rewards for this past year. We also recognize the great listeners of this show...
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Yards, Yards, More Yards... from 2018-02-05T11:31:08
Super Bowl LII was beyond expectations, at least offensively, as there were more total yards in this game, than any in NFL history, with an out of this world 1,151 total yards from scrimmage. Tom B...
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Mystifying from 2018-01-22T10:53:08
The Minnesota Vikings were manhandled by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game, in mystifying fashion. The loss marked the Vikings' 6th consecutive defeat in the NFC title game, dati...
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Slipping, Sliding Shutout from 2017-12-24T12:51:40
The Minnesota Vikings had their first regular season shutout since 1993 vs Detroit, and their first in Greenbay since 1971. This was an ugly game, as many passes were dropped, overthrown, and playe...
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One Down, Two Titles To Go from 2017-12-17T20:35:57
In a game that was pretty comfortable from opening kickoff, for the 20th time in Vikings history, the Purple are division champions. That's one title down, and two to go, including the NFC and ulti...
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Simply Not Our Day from 2017-12-10T21:03:27
When we heard that center Pat Elflein would be ruled out for the game, your host knew the Vikings were in trouble. What has been the biggest difference from last year to this year? Pass protection ...
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Total Team Effort from 2017-12-03T20:27:15
In what was a bit of a scary game on the road, the Minnesota Vikings put forth a total team effort, and got a hard fought win in Atlanta! Xavier Rhodes was unbelievable in this game against the bes...
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Surviving The Lions Den from 2017-11-24T11:12:19
In yet another back and forth battle with the Lions in Ford Field, with calls and non-calls that drove us crazy, the Vikings offense was good enough to survive not the best day by the Purple second...
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Glass Ceiling from 2017-11-19T20:26:26
The Minnesota Vikings were the team to break through the pivotal "Glass Ceiling" on Sunday, as they were finally able to pull away from a very stingy LA Rams defense in the fourth quarter. The Viki...
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Capitalize from 2017-11-12T21:20:07
The Minnesota Vikings offence "Capitalized" in the nations capital. Case Keenum is trying to do the same, as in earning a significant pay increase for next season. Keenum, for about three quarters ...
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A Little Dodgy from 2017-10-29T20:51:41
The Vikings win in London was a bit "Dodgy" as they say in the UK, but a win non-the-less. After three quarters of some poppycock football, the Vikings finally started to pull away in the fourth, a...
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Clutch And Grab from 2017-10-22T22:49:40
In a game in which the zebras swallowed their whistles, Adam Theilen had a lot to gripe about. Thankfully, the Vikings defense gave a struggling Joe Flacco almost nothing to work with what-so-ever,...
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How Can It Be? from 2017-10-15T21:48:56
Despite being without our starting QB, our star RB Dalvin Cook, and even our top reciever Stephon Diggs, the Vikings find themselves 4-2 atop the division, despite hardly anything going right since...
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In The Pinch from 2017-10-11T00:09:09
The Vikings were able to survive a very ugly game in Chicago, a place where they never win, regardless how much better or worse they are than the Bears. Sam Bradford appears done, yet it took Vikin...
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Classic Vikings from 2017-10-01T20:35:16
In a day that brought back memories of the "Black and Blue" division, with former Lions LB Chris Spielman color commentating the game, it was classic Vikings in too many ways. Missed tackles on 3rd...
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Coast Guard from 2017-09-24T21:39:17
Case Keenum is truly the "Coast Guard" as he has stopped the Buccaneers in all three times he's started against Tampa Bay, much to our delight. Keenum was downright outstanding, showing his arm, ac...
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Yellow Towels And Flags from 2017-09-18T02:48:05
What a Minnesota type of thing, Bradford looks great, the o-line finally looks strong, so here comes week two: Bradford isn't available, and the o-line is the same old story. In a game filled with ...
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Tainted Saints from 2017-09-13T22:02:16
The Minnesota Vikings saw what they can be with a solid offensive line, yes the Saints defense leaves something to be desired, but Sam Bradford was downright fantastic. Dalvin Cook broke the centur...
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Season Preview 2017 from 2017-09-03T01:46:23
The 10th season preview for Purple Mafia is here! We talk about the cuts, as the Minnesota Vikings are now at the coveted 53 man roster. Some surprise cuts, as there are every year, one very unexpe...
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Preseason Catch Up from 2017-08-21T03:46:30
Joey is finally back behind the mic, and gets you caught up with everything Vikings, including all the huge signings, injuries, good things and bad things of the first two preseason games. We will ...
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Vikings Draft 2017 from 2017-05-01T15:12:49
The Minnesota Vikings draft class of 2017 is here, as we discuss each pick one by one. Along the way, we also venture off into some other moves and picks made by other NFL clubs!
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Free Agency, Draft Preview from 2017-04-09T19:13:53
We discuss the many free agent signings the Minnesota Vikings made, including Riley Reiff, Mike Remmers, Latavious Murry, and others! We then get into the upcoming draft, as to where the Vikings co...
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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracFree Agency, Draft Preview from 2017-04-09T18:59:44
We discuss the many free agent signings the Minnesota Vikings made, including Riley Reiff, Mike Remmers, Latavious Murry, and others! We then get into the upcoming draft, as to where the Vikings co...
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State Of The Vikings 2017 from 2017-03-08T16:31:22
The annual mega-sode is here, as we put a bow on the 2016 season, giving out our Vikings awards and demerits! We then dive a bit into free agency and the draft. Finally, we'll wrap things up with f...
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Superbowl LI Review from 2017-02-06T16:32:28
In what looked like another boring blowout game, with awful commercials, and an equally bad halftime show talent, things took a dramatic turn in the late stages of this game. Atlanta fans will hark...
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Superbowl LI Preview from 2017-01-23T16:13:31
After talking about some Vikings coaching changes, we review the NFC and AFC Championship games. We then preview what should be an incredible Super Bowl LI, and wrap things up with your comments, i...
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Divisonal Review, Conference Preview from 2017-01-16T16:48:18
We Celebrate the 600th show of your host's career, and then we dive deep into the NFL Playoffs! We get to all your comments and questions as always!
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Insubordination from 2016-12-26T00:46:30
The Vikings secondary refused to listen to coach Zimmer, and shadow Jordy Nelson during the first half on Saturday. This insubordination resulted in utter dominance from the Packers QB/WR duo. Luck...
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Hopeless In Minneapolis from 2016-12-19T01:47:42
As a long-term fan, you know that when a win for this team is needed most, they roll right on their back and get crushed. The Vikings HOME game vs the Indianapolis Colts was even beyond that, it wa...
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Weird Season Continues from 2016-12-12T03:09:51
The Vikings managed to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars, but continued with the same frustrating decisions, and mistakes. As the playoff picture takes shape, we're again reminded how close this team w...
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If Only... from 2016-12-02T15:49:29
The game against the Dallas Cowboys showed us all, what could have been this year... If only the front office had focused their drafts more towards the offensive line, even on occasion...
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Chalk It Up from 2016-11-25T01:22:45
Happy Thanksgiving Vikings fans! If only the Vikings were ready to carve up the Lions, like it appeared they could. Neither team was spectacular in this game, it's the little things that have plagu...
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All About The Pass Rush from 2016-11-21T02:19:20
The key to the Vikings success this season has been the pass rush, and hearing how we beat the stuffing out of quarterbacks. What was missing the last four weeks, and what was back this week?
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2003 All Over Again from 2016-11-14T03:10:33
The Vikings are in free fall mode, after losing their 4th consecutive game, and lost their left tackle for the season, for the second time this year. Sam Bradford was sharp, but the defense hasn't ...
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Prevent Defense from 2016-11-07T01:15:30
Once again the Vikings struggled, and this time at home against the Detroit Lions. The defensive backs had their worst game of the season, the short running game was almost useless, and Blair Walsh...
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The Way It Is from 2016-11-02T04:56:35
Another loss in Soldier Field, another loss to Jay Cutler, and another dirt poor performance from the offensive line.
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One Of Those from 2016-10-24T03:07:26
The Vikings game in Philadelphia was quite simply "One Of Those" Virtually nothing went right. When opportunity knocked, the Offense didn't respond, at all... time and time again, along with missed...
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Getting Better And Better! from 2016-10-10T04:04:15
The Minnesota Vikings easily dispatched of the Houston Texans, who looked over matched from the get go, and improved to 5-0. We discuss this team compared to the best teams in the NFL.
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Giant Performance from 2016-10-05T04:54:48
The Minnesota Vikings defense continues to dominate the league, with another smothering performance, this time against the New York Giants. The other very good sign, was the response by Sam Bradfor...
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Vikings Sack Panthers from 2016-09-26T02:37:03
For the third week in a row, the Vikings started out poorly, and scared many a fan, but just as quickly, the defense bared down, and the offense woke up. The Purple People Eaters of 2016 recorded 8...
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Bradford Diggs Stefon from 2016-09-20T05:20:42
The Vikings opened their history in US Bank Stadium in amazing fashion, defeating the Green Bay Packers in a nail biter. Sam Bradford got well acquainted with Stefon Diggs, as the two look to be a ...
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Ball Hawks from 2016-09-12T02:46:35
The Vikings appeared ready to have another week 1 trap against a non-playoff team. Luckily, it was a tail of two halves, as the Purple defense went from missing tackles, to jumping routes, and reco...
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Season Preview 2016 from 2016-09-07T04:06:09
A new NFL season is upon us once again, as Purple Mafia enters our 9th season! Joey gets you prepared for what should be a fun, and competitive Vikings 2016 campaign. Your host also gives out his a...
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EXTRA: Sam Bradford from 2016-09-03T16:16:24
The Minnesota Vikings have their quarterback for 2016, as they acquire Sam Bradford from Philadelphia for multiple draft picks. We get to your thoughts, and of course Joey's take on this pretty sig...
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EXTRA: Teddy Bridgewater from 2016-09-01T04:28:46
As you know, Teddy Bridgewater's season has ended abruptly with a devastating ACL tear, and knee dislocation that if wasn't treated immediately, could have been much worse. Joey gives his thoughts,...
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Preseason Fun And Drama! from 2016-08-29T00:08:59
Joey is back to talk Vikings once again, as we go over some and dramatic topics during this preseason, as well as some random rants and raves about this and that.
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The Dennis Green Show from 2016-07-25T02:52:06
We talk Dennis Green through the years, and have a bit of a back and forth with some of the listeners on Facebook.
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2016 Draft Catch Up from 2016-06-15T05:29:26
Joey is finally back to get the Purple Mafia caught up on the 2016 NFL Draft, as he gives his opinions on Laquon Treadwell, and praises Mackenzie Alexander among others. As always, we get to your m...
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State Of The Vikings 2016 from 2016-04-01T16:18:42
The annual State Of The Vikings is finally here! Joey does a brief year in review, giving out the yearly awards, then goes in depth into free agency, and especially the draft.
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Super Bowl 50 Review from 2016-02-09T15:35:54
The Denver Broncos defense proved to be better than anything the Carolina Panthers thought they were, as they choked the life out of Cam Newton.
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Conference Review, Superbowl 50 Preview from 2016-01-25T15:22:35
The Minnesota Vikings and Mike Zimmer continue tweaking their coaching staff, adding the established Pat Shurmur to an unspecified role in the offense. We then discuss the conference games, preview...
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Division Review, Conference Preview from 2016-01-18T17:15:14
The Minnesota Vikings have a legitimate new offensive line coach, and his name Tony Sparano. Joey goes hard into the NFL Divisional round, and like every year, previews the AFC and NFC Title games!...
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Three Deadly Sins from 2016-01-12T16:22:40
In this episode, we cover yet another heartbreak in Vikings history, to add to the long list. After an amazing effort, and a deadly cold arctic blast that helped slow Russell Wilson greatly, three ...
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Battling The Demons from 2016-01-04T16:40:30
The Minnesota Vikings finally overcame the demons, in beating the Green Bay Packers on the road, on Sunday night football. With that said, there's two demons beaten for now, there's one more waitin...
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Peaking At The Right Time? from 2015-12-28T16:30:50
The Minnesota Vikings appear to be peaking at the right time, with another crushing victory, this time over the Giants 49-7. In the NFL however, is there ever a right time? Things can change oh so ...
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Bridgewater Buries Doubters from 2015-12-21T16:10:44
Teddy Bridgewater for the second straight week, played liked an elite level quarterback. Teddy was sharp, intense, confident, and unwavering, time after time. At 9-5, the Vikings chances of making ...
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Close, But No Cigar from 2015-12-14T15:28:24
The Minnesota Vikings showed up to play in Arizona on Thursday night. Teddy Bridgwater comfortably eclipsed the 300 yard mark, showing he's more than capable of being a quarterback in this league. ...
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Shattered Confidence from 2015-12-08T14:58:20
The Minnesota Vikings once again didn't show up to play in TCF Bank Stadium, against a contender. Teddy Bridgewater's confidence appears to be shattered a bit, what with an offensive line incapable...
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Ripped Off from 2015-11-23T02:56:10
After the Vikings and Packers game in TCF Stadium, many a fan at the game, or at home for many reasons, felt ripped off. The paying fans wanted their money back, the fans watching from home, wanted...
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Newman's Blackhole from 2015-11-17T15:47:15
Terrance Newman was a black hole for Derek Carr, intercepting two passes, both at very opportune times, but none bigger than in the endzone with just over two minutes remaining in the game. Adrian ...
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Wind Factor from 2015-11-09T02:12:35
The Minnesota Vikings are now in first place, thanks to Adrian Peterson, Mike Zimmer's gutsy move at the end of regulation, and most of all, the Wind Factor!
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Walsh's Windy City Wonders from 2015-11-02T00:42:15
It was a tough day for Teddy Bridgewater, as has been for many a Vikings QB when they are required to pay their annual visit to the windy city of Chicago. Despite the ugliness of this game, two men...
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Vikings Digg Detroit from 2015-10-26T02:14:44
Given the Vikings long-term road woes, things looked oh so familiar when Detroit had built a 17-6 lead in the second quarter. Luckily, Bridgewater, Diggs, and the Purple defense had something quite...
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Can You Digg It? from 2015-10-19T00:58:09
In a game filled with frustration, sloppiness, and nearly giving up what appeared to be an "easy game", a star has emerged for the Minnesota Vikings. Stephon Diggs appears to not only be a legitima...
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Very Winnable from 2015-10-05T02:42:54
The game against the Denver Broncos was much more winnable than a lot of us may have thought. Teddy Bridgewater, and the Vikings defense kept the Vikings in the game, and almost had themselves in t...
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Fully Charged! from 2015-09-28T04:41:32
Joey and the Purple Mafia Show are finally back in business, as are
the Minnesota Vikings after a similarly "sluggish" start to the
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Draft, And Catching Up from 2015-06-15T04:15:01
Joey is finally back, and he's once again joined by Sebastian Bahls, as we at last recap the draft, and get into other Vikings off season talk.
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State Of The Vikings 2015 from 2015-03-12T14:44:30
Joey and Sebastian are back for our annual State of the Vikings! First, we briefly recap the 2014 season, then give out our yearly awards and demerits. We then dive deep into free agency involving ...
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Super Bowl Review, And More from 2015-02-19T03:38:32
Joey is finally able to review the Super Bowl, due to tough scheduling between us two, Dylan Richardson was unable to join this time, we due apologize for the delay. This game is one that we'll be ...
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Conference Reviews, Superbowl Preview from 2015-01-21T05:58:45
More than seven and a half quarters of bad football, were overshadowed by the final five minutes of the NFC Championship game, as the Seattle Seahawks pulled off an impossible comeback. Joey and Dy...
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Divisional Reviews, Conference Previews from 2015-01-14T15:39:28
Joey and Dylan are back for round two of our annual January football marathon. This past weekend was insanely better than the previous, as the boys go over all of the excitement, the joys of victor...
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Wild Card Review, Division Round Preview from 2015-01-07T14:01:28
January football is back, and Joey is once again joined by Dylan Richardson! The guys review what was a relatively underwhelming Wild Card weekend, and preview what we expect to be an extremely exc...
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A Year Of Progress from 2014-12-29T03:03:20
The 7th regular season of Purple Mafia came to an end, and despite finishing 7-9, left us very encouraged about the future of this franchise. Though the season finale had little to gush about, few ...
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Big Brother from 2014-12-22T02:33:48
The Minnesota Vikings lost in Miami in one of the craziest games in an overall very crazy season. A dirty stain on this game though, was the men wearing stripes, as the refs literally took control ...
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Black And Bloopers from 2014-12-15T03:09:08
Things looked so good for Teddy Bridgewater and the Minnesota Vikings, especially when they went ahead 14-0 in Detroit. The Lions couldn't even get a single first down well into the second quarter,...
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Flight 17 Ready For Takeoff! from 2014-12-08T03:11:59
Yes it was an ugly game overall, yes there's no reason the young Vikings should have to go to overtime against a 2-10 mess of a NY Jets team, but yes, Teddy Bridgewater made giant steps today. The ...
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Double Block from 2014-12-01T02:44:03
Minnesota Vikings did something they haven't done since 1986, they blocked a punt. Then, the Vikings did something they haven't done since 1983, and an NFL franchise hasn't done since 1990, when th...
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Recurring Themes from 2014-11-24T02:02:43
Today's game was filled with countless recurring themes for the Minnesota Vikings, good and bad. Despite the defense being very representative in this game, the Purple still couldn't finish the job...
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Slump Busters from 2014-11-17T01:50:25
The Chicago Bears horrible defense, and out of control QB Jay Cutler spell a very winnable game for the Vikings, a chance to end the slump in Soldier Field. Unfortunately, it was the Vikings who en...
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More Baby Steps Forward! from 2014-11-03T03:45:56
In an unorthodox episode of PM, Joey pieces together a pretty fun show, about an equally fun..um...second half, not game! Teddy Bridgewater's development continues to move forward, and the Vikings ...
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Baby Steps from 2014-10-27T02:39:36
It wasn't pretty, and in a lot of ways this game was horrible to watch. Along the way, a few forward steps for this franchise began to take shape, along with a great defensive play leading the Viki...
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59 Minutes, 59 Seconds from 2014-10-20T05:19:30
The Minnesota Vikings didn't trail in Sunday's game in Buffalo NY, until the final second remaining. In a heartbreaking 17-16 loss, the Vikings, after playing great defense, sacking Kyle Orton six ...
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The Trenches from 2014-10-13T02:45:07
We've heard many times that the game is won in the trenches, this could not be more true to what we saw Sunday. The Detroit Lions defensive line manhandled the Vikings offensive line, rendering Ted...
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The Dirty Stain from 2014-10-06T03:02:03
We were all so excited for Teddy Bridgewater to have his prime time debut on Thursday night, instead we found out we were getting a dirty stain on our nice new suit, named Christian Ponder. We all ...
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Coming Out Party from 2014-09-29T05:12:30
Teddy Bridgewater, Jerrick McKinnon and the Minnesota Vikings had a coming out party Sunday afternoon vs the Atlanta Falcons, in a 41-28 victory at TCF Bank Stadium. Chants of "Teddy! Teddy! Teddy!...
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels from 2014-09-24T01:45:33
The New Orleans Saints, the dirty rotten scoundrels have injured another Vikings quarterback. Ok, maybe this time around, the Saints didn't deliberately injury anybody, but the hatred still exists ...
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The Nightmare from 2014-09-18T01:33
Your host, Paladino Joey had a dream before last week's game vs the Patriots, that the Vikings would be crushed, and that's exactly what happened. The dream however. paled in comparison to the nigh...
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Taking The Ram(s) By The Horns from 2014-09-07T23:19:05
Ok, the Vikings didn't beat up on a good team, or even a decent team, but what are you supposed to do to an inferior opponent? "Squash a mosquito with an axe", and Minnesota did just that in St Lou...
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Season Preview 2014 from 2014-09-01T22:22:35
The 2014 NFL season is finally here for real, and the Minnesota Vikings appear ready to start a promising new era with a renewed defense, and a solid to very good offense. Joey goes over the cuts, ...
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Defense My Friend, Defense! from 2014-08-24T21:27:57
Matt Cassel wasn't super sharp, but still looked solid, Teddy Bridgewater didn't have much field in which to shine, but did just that, in what was given to him. With all that said, the defense is w...
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Bridgewater Shakes Off Some Baby Fat! from 2014-08-17T20:42
Matt Cassel looked solid once again, showing continued good chemistry with Greg Jennings, in what should be a frequent combination this year. Teddy Bridgewater looked sharp pretty much the entire t...
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Discipline And Patience from 2014-08-10T22:47:52
The biggest thing to take from the first game of the preseason was that this Vikings team clearly is better coached than it's been for quite sometime. The gaping holes you saw in several places las...
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Catching Up (Finally) from 2014-07-11T00:54:20
Purple Mafia is finally back! We deeply apologize for the hiatus, but Joey and Sebastian are back to talk about the Minnesota Vikings once again, as they recap the draft, and talk extensively about...
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Draft Preview 2014 from 2014-04-18T13:25:56
The NFL draft draws nigh, your host Paladino Joey is joined for a second straight show by Sebastian Bahls for an extended conversation on where the Vikings can and should go this coming May. Lots o...
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State Of The Vikings 2014 from 2014-03-14T02:16:31
In this megasode, Sebastian Bahls joins your host Paladino Joey in his first ever podcast, and performs like a veteran! The guys literally talk everything Vikings from start to finish, but what see...
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Super Bowl Review, Vikings Coaching Staff Completed! from 2014-02-07T01:22:49
The Minnesota Vikings coaching staff has been completed, and with the coveted Norv Turner finally officially named the OC, things are looking up and up! Mike Priefer stays on as special teams coord...
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Mike Zimmer, Conference Title Games, Super Bowl XLVIII from 2014-01-23T09:09:24
In this megasode, Joey talks extensively about exciting new Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer. Dylan Richardson then joins, and the boys talk about the AFC and NFC title games, and then preview Superb...
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Divisional Playoffs, New Coach In Waiting from 2014-01-14T00:38:33
The new coach of the Minnesota Vikings is still up in the air, but we are a step closer, as we now are at three potential finalists, with Mike Zimmer appearing to be the overall favorite. Joey rev...
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Wild Card Round, And Wild Coaching Search from 2014-01-07T00:30:41
The Vikings coaching search is in full throttle, as candidate after candidate is being scheduled for an interview. Leslie Frasier has a new job, with a familiar coach. Erin Henderson is back at it ...
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An End Of Era's from 2014-01-01T19:22:08
Another Viking's season has concluded, and not long after the final game in the Metrodome, Leslie Frazier was fired as coach of the Minnesota Vikings. Joey your host talks extensively about Frazier...
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Casselvania III: Ponder's Curse from 2013-12-23T23:20:26
The curse of Christian Ponder plagued Matt Cassel against the stalwart Cincinnati Bengals defense. Regardless of how bad the QB was, it paled in comparison to how awful Chris Cook, and the Vikings ...
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Casselvania II: Matt's Quest from 2013-12-18T01:44:19
Matt Cassel led the way in a stunning Minnesota Vikings 48-30 blowout of the "Sleeping" Philadelphia Eagles, and this right after their coach Chip Kelly vowed this very thing would not happen! In a...
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Two Minute Offense from 2013-12-11T01:51:27
In what had to be the most entertaining game of the year, the Vikings defense allowed yet another loss to take place in the final moments of the game. Oh by the way, three other touchdowns were sco...
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Win Lose Or Draw? from 2013-12-03T01:31:18
In a game where it appeared neither team wanted to win, the Vikings were the last ones standing. In the last Vikings vs Bears classic match up in the Dome, this one won't go down as one of the best...
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Sloppy In Seattle from 2013-11-19T00:33:44
Christian Ponder may have thrown his last pass as a Minnesota Viking, and it couldn't have been more perfect: A Pick 6. The Vikings did what many expected, they were outplayed and out coached for t...
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Mixed Emotions from 2013-11-10T20:31:19
Fans and your host had mixed emotions in this game, very cool to see the Vikings finally play well, especially for the frustrated veterans. Other the other hand, some may be a bit worried about los...
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Becoming Toxic from 2013-11-05T00:24:08
The situation around the Minnesota Vikings involving their players and coaching staff is officially becoming toxic. After the game, multiple significant players were speaking out against several de...
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Tanking Is Now Top Priority from 2013-10-29T00:32:22
After yet another implosion on USA soil, and failing to force the Packers to punt a single time, if it wasn't obvious already, tanking is definitely a priority for this season. If the Vikings want ...
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The Wild, The Bad and The Ugly from 2013-10-23T00:53:02
Josh Freeman debuted with the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, and was an absolute mess. Oh and the Vikings defense, O-line, and even Adrian Peterson struggled beyond belief. Marcus Sherels retur...
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Pure Incompetence from 2013-10-14T23:57:24
In this spirited episode, your host Paladino Joey literally addresses all the issues facing the Minnesota Vikings, including a coaching staff that clearly does not belong on Sundays, Thursdays, or ...
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Josh Freeman To Minnesota from 2013-10-06T23:28:38
Special Edition: Per Mike Florio of profootballtalk.com, former Bucs QB Josh Freeman has signed a one year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, creating a triangle of a controversy in Minny. Your host ...
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Casselvania from 2013-10-02T00:37:06
Matt Cassel started, and looked the part, at least for one week, a more competent QB than the incumbent Christian Ponder. The Vikings defense proved once again down the stretch to be the achilles h...
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Double Fake from 2013-09-24T01:02:05
The Minnesota Vikings' coaching staff was over matched for the third straight week, and this was the worst of all. The Cleveland Browns bamboozled the Purple on not one, but two separate fake kick...
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The Blame Game from 2013-09-18T00:55:15
Joey is joined once again by Dylan Richardson, to talk Vikings vs Bears. The game itself was a mind boggling, bone rattling, frustrating black and blue slop fest. The boys do what they do best, and...
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Reggie "Sanders" Bush from 2013-09-10T00:40:24
In a game that could annoy just about anyone, on both sides, the Detroit Lions made a statement against an apparently over matched Vikings club. Joey brings out the emotion in this one, and gives ...
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Season Preview 2013 from 2013-09-04T23:53:33
Here it is, the annual season preview is finally here! Joey and Dylan break down the NFC North with razor sharp chemistry, and make their predictions for what teams will be playing for Super Bowl i...
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New Holes Emerge, Old Habits Remain from 2013-08-28T00:08:17
We all understand that what happens in the preseason shouldn't hold much merit, but when there are clear weaknesses being exposed, it does make one worry. Christian Ponder seems to be the same guy ...
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Preseason Prattle from 2013-08-20T21:10:35
In this episode, we start off with a very special announcement, then Joey talks about the ups and downs of the first two games of the preaseason. Patterson, Burton, and McLeod Bethel-Thompson turn ...
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Training Camp Special 2013 from 2013-08-08T00:36:23
Training Camp is upon us yet again, as Joey brings you the annual training camp special! We take a lengthy call from very loyal listener Sebastian Bahls, and wish him the best as he heads to the US...
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Catching Up! from 2013-07-16T23:52:27
Joey is finally back with Purple Mafia! In this episode, your host tries to bridge the gap from early May to today, and leading into the annual pre training camp show next week! We talk about the n...
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2013 Vikings/NFL Draft from 2013-05-06T00:41:55
The Minnesota Vikings have completed another draft, and this one disappoint, at least not in the first round! The Vikings wound up with an amazing three first round picks, after trading up to the 2...
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Draft Preview 2013 from 2013-04-19T01:26:34
The Minnesota Vikings 2013 draft is almost upon us, Joey extensively talks about this very draft, and which way our team will lean. Will it be Manti Te'o, Cordarelle Patterson, Sylvester Williams, ...
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State Of The Vikings 2013 from 2013-03-22T00:17:19
Joey is finally back to, and is at last bringing you the annual state of the Vikings! In this episode, we talk about the departure of Percy Harvin, the arrival of former rival Greg Jennings, Antoin...
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Abundant Celebrations! from 2013-02-07T11:09:24
In this massive episode, Joey gets to all the big Minnesota Vikings news, including Adrian Peterson winning MVP, as well as offensive player of the year, and Chris Carter being inducted into the Ha...
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Harbaugh Bowl from 2013-01-23T09:06:34
Sorry for the predictable title for this episode, but I couldn't pass up this chance, after waiting a year! Dylan Richardson joins Joey for a third consecutive episode, to preview the Superbowl, af...
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Dreams And Nightmares! from 2013-01-17T10:56:11
Joey again is joined by Dylan Richardson, as the boys review an amazing division playoff round, which was filled with nightmares from Vikings playoffs past. The Denver Broncos committed a few cardi...
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Painful Ending/Playoffs Reviews and Previews! from 2013-01-09T10:02:08
Dylan Richardson joins Joey to talk about the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. The Minnesota Vikings, relegated to a cold Joe Webb do to a shoulder injury to Christian Ponder, were virtual non-...
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Can We Do This One More Time? from 2013-01-02T10:29:57
The Minnesota Vikings are indeed playoff bound, after beating the hated Packers 37-34 in an emotional regular season finale. Now the Vikings must go on the road to play the same Packers in the Wild...
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Playoff Implications! from 2012-12-27T01:09:16
With an amazing 23-6 road win against the now 12-3 Houston Texans, the Minnesota Vikings find themselves in the thick of the NFC Playoff picture. A home win against the hated Packers puts the Vikin...
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The Tornado Of Opinions And Emotions from 2012-12-18T01:03:57
The difference of opinions on what the should Vikings do at the QB position in spite of Christian Ponder, is strongly going in two different directions among many fans. The emotions of Vikings fan...
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Adrian Peterson WILL Get 2000 Yards! from 2012-12-11T01:13:01
Despite mediocre to horrible play by Christian Ponder this year, Adrian Peterson's remarkable to legendary comeback from an ACL, has taken center stage for the Minnesota Vikings still alive playoff...
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Anybody But Ponder! from 2012-12-04T01:47:25
The Minnesota Vikings were in position on Sunday to pull off a very nice upset, after Adrian Peterson ran 82 yards for a TD, and followed up with a 48 yard run, to put the team in the redzone, only...
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Poor Fundamentals from 2012-11-28T01:12:52
The Minnesota Vikings were destroyed on Sunday, by the Chicago Bears, 28-10. Christian Ponder made the usual mistakes, receivers dropped passes, (lots of them) and Jay Cutler pretty much had his wa...
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Playoff Hopes Still Alive from 2012-11-13T14:06:51
The Vikings are now 6-4 and still alive in the playoff hunt, after an impressive 34-24 victory over the Detroit Lions in week 10. We now head into the bye, and two weeks from now, the true test beg...
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Trouble At Quarterback from 2012-11-06T03:45:53
Christian Ponder's struggles have reached a breaking point on Sunday, as fans are enraged after a 63 yard effort in Seattle. Adrian Peterson was amazing from the get go, but unfortunately this wee...
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Good Defense, Bad Passing Game from 2012-10-23T13:09:44
The title of this episode describes both teams, but more-so your Minnesota Vikings. The secondary, and the pass rush, particularly by Jared Allen, and Brian Robison was outstanding on Sunday, not t...
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The Return Of Pondover from 2012-10-16T04:28:46
On Sunday, the Vikings reverted to a lot of their old tricks, in a derailing 38-26 defeat at the hands of the hated Washington Redskins. RG3 exploited the Vikings suddenly vulnerable defense, with ...
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Great Defense Leads The Way! from 2012-10-09T12:38:46
The Minnesota Vikings continue their surprising 2012 season to a 4-1 record, with a smothering 30-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Leslie Frasier and defensive coordinator Alan Williams clearly...
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Ending Division Woes from 2012-10-02T09:10:34
The Vikings ended an 0-11 record against the NFC North on Sunday, when they defeated the Detroit Lions in a very nerve racking game on the road. Adrian Peterson suddenly looks healthier, and the de...
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Beating The Best At Their Own Game from 2012-09-26T02:52:31
The Vikings on Sunday pulled off a very rare feat, they defeated the San Fransisco 49ers, the best team in the NFL, at their own game. How is this possible you might ask? Clutch play by a dramatic...
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It Is What It Is (Fixed) from 2012-09-20T18:06:11
The Vikings clearly have gaping holes throughout the team, as we were witnessed to last Sunday in Lucas Oil Field. Luckily, QB doesn't seem to be one of the fore mentioned holes, and Percy Harvin c...
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It Is What It Is from 2012-09-19T18:07:07
The Vikings clearly have gaping holes throughout the team, as we were witnessed to last Sunday in Lucas Oil Field. Luckily, QB doesn't seem to be one of the fore mentioned holes, and Percy Harvin c...
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Clutch-ability from 2012-09-13T01:51:54
Clutch? An unfamiliar term around these parts, showed up last Sunday, against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Ponder and Walsh demonstrated what a winner's mentality is all about, if just for one week. A...
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Season Preview 2012 from 2012-09-07T18:49:06
Joey is joined by TSS Founder, and avid Bears fan Dylan Richardson, to cap off the 2012 season in vintage PM style! Joey first talks about the cuts, and BMT's amazing journey to the 53 man roster, ...
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Ponder Clearly Making Strides from 2012-08-23T10:41:42
In two preseason games, Christian Ponder clearly looks like a better QB, in many different ways, in which Joey and listeners discuss. Other signs of growth including Matt Kalil and the O-Line, Jero...
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Training Camp 2012 Special from 2012-08-08T17:40:33
Here is the annual training camp special, Joey covers all the bases, and talks about what to expect positive and negative position by position. We also discuss our expectations for the coming 2012 ...
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Vikings Reborn In Multiple Ways! from 2012-05-31T02:22:37
Two amazing things happened to the Vikings within the last month: We now have a left tackle for the next decade in Matt Kalil, even better, we know all those years will be in Minnesota, many in a b...
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Free Agency, Draft Preview, and Bountygate! from 2012-04-16T14:06:18
Vikings free agency has slowly built up some depth at TE, and in the CBs, while the safeties remain empty. We at last have a draft preview here on PM, as this team tries to build a foundation for t...
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State Of The Vikings 2012 from 2012-02-26T04:31:47
Joey puts a wrap on the 2011 season with your yearly MVP, disappointment, and surprise. We then move on to 2012 where we talk about the stadium developments, or lack there of, the upcoming draft, a...
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Errie Similarities from 2012-02-07T18:40:49
This show is filled with errie similarities between Super Bowl 42, and 46, also the Patriots, Redsox, and Vikings, and finally the Vikings stadium situation and several other teams that used to pla...
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2007 All Over Again from 2012-01-26T20:49:54
We talk multiple Vikings issues brought up by a call-in, we then get hard and heavy into the Vikings Stadium news, finally we let out the emotions of the AFC/NFC title games, and preview what shoul...
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The New Choke Kings from 2012-01-17T20:59:54
Fred Pagac is no longer the D.C. for the Vikings, but who is left to replace him? The Green Bay Packers have become the new king of choke with their obliteration at the hands of the NY Giants. We r...
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Spielman Named GM, Stronger Direction To Follow? from 2012-01-10T12:53:51
We finally have a GM, and it's a familiar face: Rick Spielman, who was VP of player personnel, the question now becomes, is he truely in charge? Later, we briefly talk stadium. Finally, we look bac...
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In Need Of A Foundation from 2012-01-03T11:45:13
Another bad season ends, this one 3-13, and the 3rd pick in the draft. This team needs to build a foundation, that starts at left tackle, desperate needs also include the secondary, and now the RB ...
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Bottoming Out from 2011-12-20T13:12:35
Your Minnesota Vikings are bottoming out this 2011 season, as the hated New Orleans Saints effortlessly pound the purple 42-20. Drew Brees could have eclipsed 300 yards and 3 TDs blindfolded agains...
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The Team That Refuses To Win from 2011-12-12T13:40:58
The Minnesota Vikings refuse to win football games in this 2011. Christian Ponder was benched after his 3rd interception of the game, and Joe Webb, the "Webbmaster" took the fans on a rollar coaste...
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Lightyears Away From Paradise from 2011-11-29T12:56:36
It's been over three weeks since the last episode, but Joey is back. The title of this episode says it all for the current status of your Vikings club after three straight thrashings.Call into our...
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The Past, The Present, And The Future from 2011-11-04T20:31:44
We talk about the Vikings unexpected victory in Charlotte, seeing two future QBs play up to their potential, we also see two veteran kickers have interesting days. We later get into the Stadium sit...
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The Learning Curb from 2011-10-25T12:38:09
The Christian Ponder era has begun in Minnesota, it started off well, and finished off with fans hungry for more. Clearly Ponder has a long way to become the next Aaron Rodgers, but there is hope t...
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Utter Devastation, And A New Beginning? from 2011-10-19T13:39:38
Dylan Richardson joins this very special 100th episode, to talk about his Bears 39-10 trouncing of your beloved Minnesota Vikings.McNabb's days appear numbered, if not completely over as a starting...
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Basement Battle! from 2011-10-13T13:27:15
With one more episode until the grand 100th of PM, Dylan Richardson at long last joins the show at long last, to talk about the Vikings and Bears match up in soldier field. We ask each other these ...
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What Passing Game? from 2011-10-10T00:44:59
In a game that promised big passing numbers for both Kevin Kolb and Donovan McNabb, because of bad secondaries, neither performed at even par levels. The Viking's secondary stepped up big time, Mc...
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What Next? from 2011-10-03T12:46:54
Joey is joined by Farzin, host of "The Chiefs Zone" and Minnesota sports analyst Spencer to form the first ever "round table" on Purple Mafia! With yet another loss, the Vikings drop to 0-4, leavin...
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Fool Me Thrice... from 2011-09-27T21:43:40
he Minnesota Vikings fooled their fans for the third week in a row, with an unprecedented third consecutive blow double digit lead in the second half, to start out the 2011 season 0-3. There are se...
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2011 Season Preview from 2011-09-08T01:55:20
The title of this episode says it all, as we preview the NFC North, the season opener in San Diego, and close with our official predictions for the 2011 NFL and it's post season
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Looking for Inspiration from 2011-08-22T23:37:42
In this episode, we briefly talk about last week's uninspiring preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans. We then delve into a much better performance against Seattle. Finally, we look at the ...
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McKinnie Cut, Moss Retires (Maybe), And More from 2011-08-03T14:57:43
In this jam packed episode, we talk extensively about the jettisoning of long debated left tackle Bryant McKinnie. Ray Edwards officially leaves, DT Remi Ayodele and WR Michael Jenkins join the Vik...
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McNabb Joins Vikings! from 2011-07-28T23:22:13
In this special edition, the title of this episode says it all: Accomplished quarterback Donovan McNabb has joined the Vikings, we will discuss what this means for 2011 and beyond. We also discuss ...
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UNLOCKED!!! from 2011-07-26T01:10:15
The NFL lockout is finally over, your host, Joey discusses this at length, we also delve into free agency a bit, as well as get all of your comments on the Purple Mafia Facebook page! Call into ou...
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A QB, And A Stadium from 2011-06-08T23:02:49
Joey finally returns, and talks about the Vikings 2011 draft class, also takes a call from Anthony from L.A., gets to your Facebook comments, and finally talks Arden Hills stadium!Call into our Pho...
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Tying Up Loose Ends from 2011-03-28T19:26:21
In this episode, we catch up with Vikings news and happenings, and give our opinions. Joey then calls out Adrian Peterson for his ridiculous comment. We more then anything, cover the many thoughts...
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State Of The Vikings Address: 2011 from 2011-02-22T19:04:26
We talk everything Vikings, from the PM official MVP, Disappointment, and Surprise of 2010. We also take listener opinions on the above topics, as well as talk about two safeties that have become a...
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Superbowl XLV Review from 2011-02-10T19:19:21
We talk about the Packers victory in Superbowl XLV, and about how they got where they did, and how the Vikings and our fans cannot get over the shock of the last 18 months.
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Super Bowl XLV Preview from 2011-02-01T21:02:47
In this episode, we first discuss the Vikings hiring of new offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave, new LB/Assistant head coach Mike Singletary, along with the ongoing QB search. We then of course rev...
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Black And Blue Conference Finals from 2011-01-17T11:17:14
Are you ready for some black and blue football? Well, you're gonna have to be. Bears vs Packers in the NFC and Steelers vs Jets in the AFC title game? Yeah, we're in for old school cold weather har...
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Deflation, Demolition and finally Determination? from 2011-01-05T02:26:43
Well the 2010 season has mercifully come to an end, as has the coaching search for our Minnesota Vikings. Leslie Frazier has been officially named head coach of the Vikings, Favre is done, and fans...
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Positivity Is The Name from 2010-12-06T11:21:19
Leslie Frazier oozes positivity to his players, and we're seeing the results in a 38-14 blowout of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Sidney Rice much more resembled himself in 2009 in a dominant perform...
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Rare Feat By Vikings Coach In Debut Game from 2010-11-30T10:31:35
Leslie Frazier's potential career as Viking's coach is off to a good start, beating the Redskins in Washington on Sunday. The game, as per usual in 2010 was as tedious as ever, but key stops, and a...
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Special Edition: Childress Fired, Frazier Named Interim Coac from 2010-11-24T00:46:03
Vikings fans got exactly what they wanted Monday, when Zygi Wilf fired Brad Childress as Vikings coach, and named Leslie Frazier interim coach for the rest of the season. Like the previous two Spec...
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The Need For Hope And Change from 2010-11-22T12:01:48
The Childress regime is near it's end, and today's 31-3 home loss to arch rival Green Bay should be the final straw that broke the camel's back, not only for Childress but also for Brett Favre, the...
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Bears Have Childress Seeing Red from 2010-11-15T00:14:53
Now at 3-6, the Vikings chances of having that magical season that we've waited 50 years for, are all but completely over. Brad Childress' status as head coach remains in tact as I recorded the sho...
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Resurgence, Or Denial? from 2010-11-07T23:39:20
Brett Favre reminded us what spreading the ball meant, Jared Allen and Ray Edwards reminded us what a pass rush looks like. The Vikings played the best 3:34 that we may ever see, the hope now is th...
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Special Edition: Moss Waived, Fans Strike Back! from 2010-11-01T23:18:43
We talk about the events that took place Monday, when Brad Childress alienated his fan base, hid his intentions from upper management, as he of course dumped one of the most talented and debated in...
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Road To Nowhere from 2010-11-01T10:59:07
Yet another road loss, yet another lack of execution down the stretch. The most frustrating part of the lack of execution on this team was not at the QB on this day, it was defensively. Madieu Wil...
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World War 3: Coach vs QB from 2010-10-26T09:36:13
Your host puts the notes aside and goes with pure emotion in this epic episode. Brad Childress calls out Brett Favre, has Favre lost his gift? Childress may be losing control and respect of his tea...
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Special Edition: Oh My God!!! Moss Is Back!! from 2010-10-06T22:22:10
In this special edition of PM, we talk about one subject, Randy Moss. The most exciting receiver maybe of all-time, has returned to Minnesota, there will be a more fitting owner of the number 84 y...
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Finally Something Good from 2010-09-26T22:04:53
Well sorta something good anyways, a win is a win. Brett Favre continues to struggle finding chemistry with his receivers, though Percy Harvin emerged nicely from an injured hip. Adrian Peterson re...
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The Roller Coster from 2010-09-19T22:50:57
Back and forth the Vikings and Miami Dolphins squandered offensive opportunities, and their defenses flexed their muscles. When the "ride" was over, the Vikings clearly have not improved an inch, s...
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Let Down Or Title Town? from 2010-09-06T23:25:53
With the strange decisions made this past week: First, yet again favoring Tarvaras Jackson over Sage Rosenfels. Second: Trading the most dependable kick returner we had, in Darius Reynaud WITH Sage...
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Enter Favre 2.0 from 2010-08-30T20:51:46
Yeah Brett's back, but Sidney Rice won't be for eight weeks, Percy Harvin collapses on the sidelines as migraines continue to plague this talented youth. As a result, the Vikings sign former Favre...
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Training Camp/Preseason Special 2010 from 2010-08-16T21:38:43
Well we finally get into our second annual positional breakdown, while we simultaneously review the St. Louis Rams preseason game, which further helps the breakdown. Rosenfels raises his potential ...
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Time to Get Back to Work from 2010-08-01T01:20:55
A passionate Joey returns to the airwaves and makes many strong opinions and tells about Adrian Peterson. We also get into other stories surrounding the Vikings coming into training camp, including...
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Catch Up Time! from 2010-06-06T15:30:38
Paladino Joey is finally back, and it's time to get caught up! We discuss the April draft, including a call in from Anthony from L.A. Second, we hear some good news regarding E.J Henderson's recove...
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McNabb Option Gone, For Now from 2010-04-05T19:56:42
Donovan McNabb is now a Redskin, in a fairly surprising in division trade. McNabb is no longer a plan 1A for the Vikings at QB, for this year anyway, this does not end any chance he'll sign here af...
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If Favre In No Go, McNabb from 2010-03-29T19:11:14
Donovan McNabb has mentioned that he prefers to stay an Eagle, but that the Vikings are his top choice of destination if traded. We also get to your questions and comments on the PM Facebook group,...
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Good News Is Elsewhere from 2010-03-15T19:36:10
Ladanian Tomlinson has chosen the N.Y. Jets over our Vikings, looking for more carries, and a bigger Superbowl window. We get to a call from Anthony from L.A. who brings his great football knowledg...
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Free Agency!! And...? from 2010-03-09T19:20:40
Free agency has begun in the NFL, unfortunately nothing good has happened thus far, as the Vikings lose Chester Taylor to Chicago and Artis Hicks to Washington. We get into the details of Taylor an...
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State Of The Vikings Address from 2010-03-02T09:10:22
Your host "Paladino" Joey Awaijane gives his state of the Vikings address on this show, along with news and possibilities in the coming weeks. We even delve a little into the draft, and two areas w...
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Super Bowl Review, Randle into Hall of Fame! from 2010-02-08T23:20:51
We review the Superbowl, and rant a little about how we - as Vikings fans - watch yet another team win before us. John Randle goes from being undrafted, to the Hall of Fame. We discuss this as well.
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"What Ifs" Live On from 2010-01-25T23:07:55
In this emotional episode, a clearly drained Joey Awaijane talks about what he dubs "The Curse of '69". The "what ifs" that have plagued this franchise for 40 years reared their ugly heads yet agai...
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Back to the NFC Championship Game! from 2010-01-17T21:59:20
The swagger of the Minnesota Vikings continued where it left off, starting from the second half of the Chicago Bears game. The much anticipated Vikings vs Saints title game is now here, and your ho...
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The Quest For Immortality Begins from 2010-01-11T19:15:37
The Dallas Cowboys prevented the Philadelphia Eagles from taking home field from our Vikings, now they come to town attempting to take back from us. We go over the great first round games (and the ...
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First Round Bye Brings Hope from 2010-01-04T19:31:41
Dome field advantage in round two, strongly helps the Vikings chances of getting to their third NFC Championship game in 12 seasons. Can the Vikings go beyond round three? Joey seems to think so, b...
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December: Too Much To "Bear" from 2009-12-29T15:05:28
Despite a wonderful resurgence by the Vikings offense in the second half, their poor play in the first half was too much for them to overcome in the end. Sure the Vikings tied it, but they never sh...
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Here We Go Again from 2009-12-21T17:47:08
The Vikings lost to another sub par team late in a good season, like they have so many times the last 40 years. Joey rants a little as he reviews this awful game, and previews coming Bears game. Jo...
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Back To Business from 2009-12-13T17:05:14
The Vikings bounced back very impressively against the Cincinnati Bengals, after that awful Arizona game. The running game literally "carried" the Vikings, as Peterson and Taylor did what they do b...
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One Really Bad Day from 2009-12-07T19:36:09
Everything went wrong for the Vikings on Sunday: The Saints won, the Vikings lost, and E.J. Henderson broke his femur in a freak accident. Favre went from no interceptions in November to two in two...
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Bears No Contest, L.A. Biggest Opponent? from 2009-11-30T19:24:06
Favre makes things look easy once again, as Jay Cutler's struggles continue. Talks of the L.A. stadium being the Vikings possible new home continues, which draws the ire of many a Purple fan.
The One The Packers Will Never Get Back from 2009-11-02T22:19:16
In a game for the ages, and perhaps the one and only game that Brett Favre will ever play in Lambeau Field not as a Packer, was a victory for our Vikings. The first time back, will only happen once...
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Turnovers...Bah! from 2009-10-25T22:00:46
Multiple chances to win or at least take the lead were squandered against the Steelers, and the Vikings ran out of lives, at least for one game. Joey reviews this emotional game, and also previews ...
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Please Pass The Rice(s) from 2009-10-19T23:13:41
The Rices were nothing short of amazing on Sunday, as both made game changing plays down the stretch. Luckily, our own Sidney Rice would have the last laugh, with a 63 yard reception late in the ga...
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Ho Hum 5-0 from 2009-10-12T03:49:58
In a game that resembled the preseason, the Vikings took care of business and beat the St. Louis Rams soundly on Sunday. The Rams had numerous opportunities in the Vikings' red zone in the first ha...
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Favre, Jared Allen 1 - Packers 0 from 2009-10-06T22:52:34
Amazing efforts by Brett Favre, Jared Allen, and Aaron Rogers made the most anticipated MNF game as advertised. Favre is back, his arm is the real deal, and the offensive line finally performed abo...
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Favre's Calm Leadership Is What Doctor Ordered from 2009-09-22T23:59:10
Another tale of two halves as the Vikings wake up late in the first half and never turn back. Brett Favre never once showed concern, as he lead the Vikings offense on strong drives, that proved to ...
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BOOM!! Adrian!! from 2009-09-13T19:20:41
It was a tale of two halves, as the Vikings grit their teeth and tore up the Browns in the second half of the game, as Peterson has 156 yards and 3 touchdowns, after only 24 yards in the first half...
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Final Cuts/Division Preview from 2009-09-07T22:20:05
Well, the regular season is apon us, along with our final rosters. Joey briefly reviews the final preseason game, and goes over the final cuts. Joey then previews the NFC North, and mentions who he...
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Favre and Peterson Shine Bright from 2009-09-01T01:32:20
In this episode, Joey reviews the Houston Texans game - in which Adrian Peterson scampered 75 yards on the first play and Brett Favre looked more vintage then some may have expected. The Purple def...
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Favre "Annoyed" With ESPN Report from 2009-08-27T23:56:54
Brett Favre was apparently "Annoyed" with an ESPN report saying that certain unnamed players were unhappy with his being there. To date all sides are denying this report, listen to Joey's opinion. ...
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Favre Rusty, Jackson Stellar... For Now from 2009-08-23T10:47:55
Joey reviews the Vikings vs KC Chiefs preseason match up at the Dome. Brett Favre as expected was rusty, while Tarvaras Jackson made a nice audition for his next team. Call into our phone lines at ...
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Enter Favre from 2009-08-19T01:48:07
Expect the unexpected in this episode, as the unthinkable happens. Someone must have heard Episode 35, as Brett Favre comes to the Vikings after all. Joey includes a brief review of the Colts game ...
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QB Situation Alarming from 2009-08-14T00:17:05
In this episode, Joey talks about the growing concerns regarding Tarvaras Jackson, and Sage Rosenfels. Neither QB appears near winning the job, not because of good competition, but because of extre...
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Training Camp Special from 2009-08-07T01:20:40
In this episode, Paladino Joey goes over the Vikings training camp position by position. Joey weighs in on who he believes will make the team and who is on the bubble, and also goes into detail on ...
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Winfield Signs/Favre Breaks Our Hearts One Last Time from 2009-07-31T23:51:21
In this episode, Paladino Joey talks about the signing of Antoine Winfield, finally! Also, Joey gets into Brett Favre breaking our hearts for the final time, as he elects to stay retired, leaving u...
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Favre on the Verge of Conversion from 2009-07-16T22:56:11
In this episode, your host Paladino Joey talks about the main story for the Vikings this offseason: Brett Favre. The health of the hall of fame QB is all but completely confirmed, and a local colum...
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Favre stepping closer, Winfield a no show at OTAs from 2009-06-16T05:00:11
In this episode, Joey talks about the continuing Favre saga - as the hall of fame QB has taken a few steps closer to being the Vikings' starting QB in 2009. Pro Bowl CB Antonio Winfield has missed ...
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Draft talk/ Favre for real this time? from 2009-05-06T03:10:36
Paladino Joey takes a break from his hectic work schedule to put together this information-packed show, where Percy Harvin is drafted and gives the Vikings another home run threat. Will Brett Favre...
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One Holt Signed, One To Go! from 2009-03-20T15:50:45
In this Episode, Paladino Joey talks about the loss of Darren Sharper to the Saints, and the signings of WR Glenn Holt and Karl Paymah. Jay Cutler and Tori Holt remain available, Joey makes plea fo...
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Free Agency Blues from 2009-03-05T19:47:45
In this episode, Paladino Joey rants about free agency not quite going the Vikings way thus far, losing Center Matt Birk, Houshmandzadeh going to Seattle, and other plan B's also signing elsewhere....
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Vikings close to getting Sage Rosenfels from 2009-02-23T22:27:27
The Vikings went after him last year, and offered a 3rd rounder, but the Texans wanted a 2nd. After an underwhelming year, Sage's stock dropped and Houston appears ready to settle for a 4th rounder...
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Superbowl XLIII Review from 2009-02-02T19:30:49
In this episode, Paladino Joey exclusively reviews what was one of the greatest Superbowls of all time, Superbowl XLIII. Unfortunately, the amazing Cardinals couldn't hold on to a late lead, as coa...
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Vikings Watch LA Stadium Progress/Super Bowl Preview from 2009-01-28T19:42:35
The Vikings are apparently monitoring the Progress on a stadium in the L.A. area with "Interest" which is something that this host found somewhat alarming. Also the Vikings now need a new special t...
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Frasier Stays! Conference Finals Recap from 2009-01-20T19:17:40
Lots of news to cover in this episode, as Paladino Joey covers the Gruden firing, Frasier being denied by the Rams as they hire Spagnuolo. Vikings should upgrade, by getting Gruden or Shanahan, to ...
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Vikings QB Search, Divisional Playoff Review from 2009-01-13T01:34:38
In this episode, Paladino Joey discusses 10 QBs, 4 of which will be thrown out of the discussion, and 6 of which could present a possibility for the Vikings. After discussing the 6 QBs, Joey picks ...
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Season Done, What Next? from 2009-01-06T19:19:34
Well the Vikings season is over yet again, and we're faced with the same questions. Why are our two most important positions still filled by both Brad Childress and Tarvaras Jackson? Hard to imagin...
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Playoff time returns to Minnesota from 2008-12-29T19:53:57
Well, the Vikings finally are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2004! Unfortunately the last time the Vikings played a playoff game it was a second round loss to the Philadelphia Eagles...
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Deja Vu to 2007 from 2008-12-22T19:29:46
Just like last year, the Vikings need one win and their in the playoffs. The Vikings draw a team also in the playoff race, but just like last year, this is a home game, making it very winnable. Las...
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"Last Chance" Jackson out duels Daunte from 2008-12-08T19:42:12
It doesn't get any wackier the this... Williams Wall remains intact for now because of court decision, Jared Allen is hurt, but returns and gets 2 sacks, Daunte Culpepper regains some of his old ma...
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Too Close for Comfort from 2008-11-10T00:11:53
In what to date is the game of the year, the Vikings defeat the Packers, but barely, by squeaking out a remarkable 28-27 victory. The Vikings nearly threw away the game, literally when Gus Frerrott...
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The Frerrotte And Berrian Show Is A Hit! from 2008-11-03T23:31:12
Frerrotte and Berrian outshine the Purple Pill Eaters story on Sunday, at least for now, as the two continue to make the each other better. Peterson shines for the second straight week, and Viscant...
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Purple People Eaten by Bears from 2008-10-22T19:25:21
In this episode, Paladino Joey talks about the entertaining, but sloppy 48-41
Vikings defeat to the division rival Chicago Bears. Gus Frerrotte looks sharp early, but
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Vikings survive Bush's Demolition from 2008-10-07T09:15:28
In this episode, Paladino Joey talks about the Vikings pulling off a thriller on Monday night football in the bayou. Reggie Bush exploded on special teams, returning two punts for TDs in the second...
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Frerotte, Defense lead Vikings to Win #1 from 2008-09-22T22:06:27
In this episode, Paladino Joey talks about the Vikings change at the QB position from the over matched Tarvaras Jackson to the veteran Gus Frerotte whom many were pinning for. Frerotte looks the pa...
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Vikings Choke Away Another One from 2008-09-17T01:04:43
In this episode, Paladino Joey talks about the Vikings giving up 18 consecutive points by the Indianapolis Colts in week 2, to lose 18-15 in yet another display of Vikings choke history. Tarvaras J...
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Vikings Blow Opportunities from 2008-09-09T19:43:16
The Vikings blew many opportunities in a very dissapointing 24-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the season opener. Tarvaras Jackson looked HORRIBLE, whereas his counterpart, Aaron Rogers was ver...
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Vikings Vs Packers Preview, Roster Moves from 2008-09-02T19:35:03
Joey previews the huge Vikings vs Packers season opener, and talks about a very surprising move by the Packers when they select their number 2 QB. OT Bryant McKinney suspended 4 games as expected. ...
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Vikings Finish 1-3, Final Cuts Loom from 2008-08-28T23:37:43
Paladino Joey talks in depth about the Vikings loss to the Dallas Cowboys 16-10, to wrap up the preseason. In depth player coverage and on who should and probably wont make the 53 man roster come t...
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Vikings Lose Snorefest, And Cut Pope. from 2008-08-26T23:00:36
Vikings lose a very boring 12-10 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With Jackson out, Frerrotte played pretty well, but as a whole, the game was pretty dull. Latroy Guion's strong play continues...
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Vikings Win, Jackson Plays Well from 2008-08-20T23:30:14
Tarvaras Jackson looks really nice, then unfortunately hurts his MCL and is out 2 weeks. Defensive line starts slow, makes me wonder a little, then settles down. 4 players to watch and talk about, ...
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Favre "Jet"isoned To NY. Vikes Lose 34-17. from 2008-08-11T23:58:24
Favre mess is finally over, or so we hope, as he is "Jet"isoned to NY, a weird fit indeed. Vikings disappoint against Seattle. Jackson impressive, defensive line not so great starting out. Special...
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Favre Still In The Picture, Nickle Back Spot Heating Up. from 2008-08-05T02:06:32
Brett Favre still a major possibility, despite the likely hood that he'll wind up back with the Packers. Too many blips out there to not think that something is up, regarding Favre being a Viking. ...
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The Brett Favre Story Won't Go Away from 2008-07-24T19:27:25
Brett Favre story won't go away, as the Vikings silly rumors continue as well. Paladino asks you to vote on your Favre defensive Viking along with a phone call from "Nate Dogg". A possible Favre tr...
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Ray Edwards Makes Ridiculous Prediction from 2008-06-02T00:30:16
Ray Edwards thinks he's the next Michael Strahan, Erasmus James is traded for a 7th round pick as another top pick fizzles. More nuggets about Gus Frerotte and Tarvaris Jackson.
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Vikings Nuggets, Peterson Expects HUGE Year from 2008-05-19T02:05:22
Multiple Vikings Nuggets, including talk about 5th round pick Latroy Guion, John David Booty, and Peterson's huge expectations. We have our first call, and we analyse what Farzin has to say about t...
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Vikings Draft Recap from 2008-04-29T01:13:45
The NFL Draft on Saturday and Sunday was full of trades and surprises. Vikings pass on Brian Brohm and Chad Henne, but do land John David Booty in round 5.
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Vikings Acquire Jered Allen, Draft/Offseason Talk from 2008-04-24T20:37:38
The Minnesota Vikings might have the best D-Line in the NFL, pieces are coming to place which might make for a very good year if all goes well. A little draft and off-season analysis
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