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Hosted by Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker · EN
Vikings reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker of the Star Tribune are bringing all you football enthusiasts another way to stay connected to the purple. Consider this podcast to be similar to any Vikings season: full of ups and downs, but never boring.
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Vikings add three coaches, Seahawks QBs coach Andrew Janocko joins
Feb 300:55:55Tap to summarizeBen Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings' recent coaching additions for the 2026 season and chat with Seahawks quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, who coached with the Vikings for seven years (2015-2021), about his experience this year with Sam Darnold, fellow former Vikings assistant Klint Kubiak, and the Super Bowl-bound Seahawks.
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Vikings fire general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after four seasons
Jan 3000:29:06Tap to summarizeBen Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss co-owner Mark Wilf's comments upon firing general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah nearly four weeks after their 2025 season ended. Wilf cited Adofo-Mensah's body of work that included a poor draft record and last year's quarterback room, as well as this "critical" offseason that includes eight draft picks (plus any compensatory selections). Will this clear a path for Kevin O'Connell and Brian Flores to have even more influence in personnel decisions?
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Shield your eyes, Vikings fans... it's a Darnold vs. Maye Super Bowl
Jan 2800:38:27Tap to summarizeBen Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings likely losing a key coach on defense, assistant Daronte Jones, to a promotion with the Washington Commanders. They also discuss coordinator Brian Flores staying in Minnesota, the Sam Darnold-Drake Maye matchup in the Super Bowl, and one expected need along the offensive line.
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Vikings mailbag: Roster needs? Potential cuts? Coaching carousel?
Jan 2100:48:38Tap to summarizeAndrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss receiver Jordan Addison being cleared of charges in a recent arrest. They also open the mailbag to answer your Vikings questions about roster needs, cornerback Byron Murphy Jr., potential cuts, and more. And will Vikings fans be subjected to a Super Bowl between Sam Darnold and Drake Maye?
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Cody Alexander joins to talk Brian Flores, Vikings defenders
Jan 1500:46:48Tap to summarizeBen Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker are joined by MatchQuarter's Cody Alexander (a former cornerback and graduate assistant coach at Baylor) to discuss Vikings coordinator Brian Flores' unique and effective approach, his head coaching prospects, and the Vikings' defensive roster. They also look ahead to this weekend's NFC Divisional playoff games.
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Jordan Addison arrested, Vikings' brass talks quarterbacks and Flores
Jan 1300:40:29Tap to summarizeBen Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss receiver Jordan Addison's arrest this week in Florida. They also recap what reporters heard from general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O'Connell at Tuesday's season-ending press conferences. They discussed "insurance" and "competition" at quarterback for young J.J. McCarthy as well as the future of defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
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Vikings' locker room cleanout, Brian Flores' future and Packers-Bears
Jan 800:31:07Tap to summarizeBen Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss takeaways from Vikings' locker room cleanout, defensive coordinator Brian Flores getting at least one head coach interview, and the two teams still playing in the NFC North.
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Vikings celebrate Harrison Smith, C.J. Ham in finale win over Packers
Jan 400:28:15Tap to summarizeBen Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker recap the Vikings' 16-3 win over the Green Bay Packers to end the regular season. The game was really about celebrating the franchise's two longest-tenured players, safety Harrison Smith and fullback C.J. Ham, in what could be their final moments with the team. They discuss what happened inside U.S. Bank Stadium before, during and after the game, including quarterback J.J. McCarthy exiting early with an aggravation of his hand injury.
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J.J. McCarthy cleared to start final game of Vikings season
Jan 200:44:30Tap to summarizeBen Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss quarterback J.J. McCarthy's return for his final start of a roller coaster 2025 season. They also open the mailbag and answer your questions about the future of the offensive line and quarterback positions. This week's Flashback Friday segment goes back to a ridiculous 2016 game in Chicago that included familiar refrains about struggling offenses and strong defenses.
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J.J. McCarthy, Brian Flores and Vikings-Packers regular season finale
Dec 3100:27:31Tap to summarizeBen Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker preview Sunday's regular season finale between the Vikings (8-8) and Packers (9-6-1). Quarterback J.J. McCarthy appears on track to play again. What can he gain from his 10th NFL start? What else is there to play for in this game? They discuss the financial incentives and other reasons that could motivate players and coaches in this game.
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