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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker
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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.

  1. 25 JUN

    Identifying the Vikings' core players around J.J. McCarthy

    Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker attempt to identify the core of players the Vikings have established around young quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Who makes their lists of the top 15 players under contract for at least the next two seasons?

    53 min

  2. 18 JUN

    Vikings mailbag: Position battles? RB split? Judging J.J. McCarthy?

    Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker open the offseason mailbag that's overflowing with your questions. They start with the outlook at safety, where they're replacing Cam Bynum, as well as whether rookie Tai Felton can earn playing time. What about the home run power at running back? How much less will Aaron Jones play? And how are the Vikings judging J.J. McCarthy's progress?

    56 min

  3. 13 JUN

    Vikings wrap offseason early; takeaways from McCarthy to Darrisaw

    Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss what they saw and heard at the Vikings' three-day mandatory minicamp that ended the offseason program. Kevin O'Connell gave everyone an extra week off, J.J. McCarthy is learning atop a fluid QB depth chart, Christian Darrisaw makes an early return, their three-receiver set is meshing but they want to bully defenses; that's why tight end Josh Oliver got paid again this week.

    32 min

  4. 5 JUN

    Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah joins the show to chat new contract, 2025 expectations and J.J. McCarthy

    Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker are joined by Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. They discuss his new contract extension, lessons on the job, 2025 expectations, quarterback J.J. McCarthy and his unique situation, NFL players in the 2028 Olympics, and more.

    27 min

  5. 3 JUN

    The J.J. McCarthy to Justin Jefferson connection, Vikings' D-line 'waves,' and more

    Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss what they saw and heard from receiver Justin Jefferson, defensive tackle Harrison Phillips, new cornerback Isaiah Rodgers and more following Monday's OTA session in Eagan.

    37 min

  6. 29 MAY

    Vikings OTAs begin with focus on QB J.J. McCarthy and a retooled defense

    Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker return from the first spring practice open to reporters and discuss QB J.J. McCarthy's development, where the new guys are fitting in, and what position battles should be getting the most attention this summer.

    40 min

  7. 21 MAY

    Would Justin Jefferson really play flag football for Team USA?

    Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the latest from NFL league meetings in Eagan, Minn., where the "Tush Push" was defended, Justin Jefferson was allowed to play flag football (will he?), and a halftime show was teased for a Christmas game (the Vikings play on Christmas).

    42 min

  8. 15 MAY

    Vikings' 2025 schedule offers big challenges on main stages

    Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the twists and turns of the Vikings' 2025 schedule that includes a frequent spotlight on quarterback J.J. McCarthy's team through seven nationally-televised games. What are the schedule quirks to know? They also open a listener mailbag and answer your questions about always playing in Seattle, biggest games, and more.

    42 min
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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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  • Creator
    Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    341
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ℗ & © 2020 Star Tribune 386829
  • Show Website
    Access Vikings

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