

The Alec Lewis Show
Alec Lewis
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, hosts a twice-weekly podcast. He'll talk about the latest Vikings news. He'll analyze training camp practices and in-season games. He'll chat with players, coaches, team personnel, media members, family members and notable Vikings fans about the 2024 season and beyond.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 35min
The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. talks Vikings-Bengals, Carson Wentz vs. Jake Browning, Christian Darrisaw and more: Ep. 114 | Presented by First Resource Bank
 Paul Dehner Jr., who covers the Cincinnati Bengals for The Athletic, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about the forthcoming Minnesota Vikings and Bengals matchup. They discuss Carson Wentz, Jake Browning, the Vikings’ offense, the Bengals’ defense, Christian Darrisaw, Harrison Smith, Trey Hendrickson, Ja’Marr Chase vs. Justin Jefferson, Tee Higgins and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
 
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Sponsored By: Minnesota Lottery (mnlottery.com/)
 
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Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com  

Sep 15, 2025 • 34min
J.J. McCarthy's ankle injury, the abysmal offense and Carson Wentz: Ep. 113 | Presented by First Resource Bank
 Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. He talks about J.J. McCarthy's ankle injury, McCarthy's performance, the offensive issues, Carson Wentz's debut, Max Brosmer and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
 
https://myfrbank.com/
 
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Sponsored By: Minnesota Lottery (mnlottery.com/)
 
Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

Sep 13, 2025 • 46min
Vikings-Falcons matchup and J.J. McCarthy vs. Michael Penix Jr. with Read Optional’s Jon Ledyard: Ep. 112 | Presented by First Resource Bank
 Jon Ledyard, who writes the Audibles & Analytics substack and who co-hosts the Read Optional podcast with Ollie Connolly, joins The Alec Lewis Show and Vikings beat writer Alec Lewis to talk about the Vikings-Falcons matchup on Sunday Night Football. They chat about J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons defense, Brian Flores and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
 
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Sponsored By: Minnesota Lottery (http://mnlottery.com/) 
 
Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com  

Sep 10, 2025 • 39min
J.J. McCarthy’s debut, Brian Flores’s plan vs. Caleb Williams, run game and more: Ep. 111 | Presented by First Resource Bank
 Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. He gives his thoughts J.J. McCarthy’s debut, Brian Flores’s plan vs. Caleb Williams, Christian Darrisaw’s absence, Blake Cashman’s injury, Jordan Mason’s introduction, Kevin O’Connell’s offensive design and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
 
https://myfrbank.com/ 
 
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Sponsored By: Minnesota Lottery (mnlottery.com/)
 
Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com  

Sep 6, 2025 • 40min
The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain previews Vikings-Bears, talks Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson: Ep. 110 | Presented by First Resource Bank
 Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic's Bears beat writer, joins Alec Lewis for a preview of the Monday Night Football game between the Vikings and Bears. Fishbain talks Caleb Williams, Jaylon Johnson's health, Ben Johnson's coaching, running backs in pass protection, the defensive line and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
 
https://myfrbank.com/
 
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Email for sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

Sep 3, 2025 • 40min
Vikings analyst Pete Bercich talks Vikings-Bears matchup, Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, J.J. McCarthy’s debut and more: Ep. 109 | Presented by First Resource Bank
 Pete Bercich, the analyst for the Vikings radio network and Vikings entertainment network, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about the Week 1 game between the Vikings and Bears on "Monday Night Football." Bercich and Lewis talk about Ben Johnson versus Brian Flores, J.J. McCarthy's debut, Caleb Williams's play, the Vikings' run game and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
 
https://myfrbank.com/
 
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Link to Bercich's Eye in the Sky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59VaFFmj_O8
 
Email for sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

Sep 1, 2025 • 40min
Brian Flores’s strategy shift for 2025? How will his Vikings defense be different? MatchQuarters’ Cody Alexander explains: Ep. 108 | Presented by First Resource Bank
 Cody Alexander, who writes the MatchQuarters Substack and is a former college coach and podcast host of “Let’s Talk Ball”, joins The Alec Lewis Show to give his thoughts on the Vikings’ defensive plan for 2025. They discuss Brian Flores as a coordinator. They talk about why the team would trade Harrison Phillips. They predict what might be different in 2025, and how Minnesota is going to manage its lackluster cornerbacks room with Byron Murphy Jr., Isaiah Rodgers and Jeff Okudah. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
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Aug 26, 2025 • 41min
KFAN’s Paul Allen talks 53-man roster, Adam Thielen, cuts, potential additions and more: Ep. 107 | Presented by First Resource Bank
 Paul Allen, the host of 9-noon on KFAN and the voice of the Vikings, joins The Alec Lewis Show to give his thoughts on the Vikings’ initial 53-man roster. They discuss Carson Wentz, Max Brosmer and the QB room. They talk about the Vikings UDFAs who made the team. They go over the Adam Thielen trade conversation, trading Mekhi Blackmon, cornerback depth and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
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Aug 24, 2025 • 29min
Vikings receiver options, Adam Thielen, other 53-man roster questions and more: Ep. 106
 Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, talks about the 53-man roster after the final preseason game against the Titans. He discusses the WR situation, Adam Thielen, other options, the cornerback concerns and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:\
https://myfrbank.com/
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Aug 21, 2025 • 28min
Harrison Phillips trade, and what might be next for the Vikings: Ep. 105 | Presented by First Resource Bank
 Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, gives his thoughts on the end of training camp. He focuses on the four positions with the biggest current questions: receiver, cornerback, punt returner and backup quarterback. Lewis also offers thoughts on Jordan Addison, Jonathan Greenard and others. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
https://myfrbank.com/
And here is a link to all of their locations!
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