

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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Oct 14, 2025 • 32min
J.J. McCarthy’s health and mechanics, the Vikings’ run defense and more: Ep. 119 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Tune in for insights on J.J. McCarthy's return to practice and his mechanics, crucial for his development as a young quarterback. The discussion shifts to Carson Wentz's shoulder injury and the impact of injuries on team dynamics. Alec analyzes the Vikings' struggles with run defense and identifies key factors contributing to missed tackles. He also previews upcoming game strategies against tough opponents and reflects on the team's identity and priorities coming out of the bye week. Don't miss these insider tips and game assessments!

Oct 4, 2025 • 27min
KFAN’s Paul Allen talks Vikings OL situation, Browns game, London trip and more: Ep. 118 | 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' matchup with the Cleveland Browns. They talk about the offensive line injuries, Kevin Stefanski, the Browns' defensive line, quarterback Carson Wentz, the London trip 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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Sponsored By: Minnesota Lottery (mnlottery.com/)
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Email for other sponsorship/endorsement inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com

Oct 1, 2025 • 33min
Podcast from London! Injury nuggets, quick game conversation, Browns matchup and more: Ep. 117 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, talks about being in London, the Vikings' injury situation, penalties, the offensive line, "sign stealing," playing the Browns 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/)
Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com)
Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com

Sep 25, 2025 • 35min
Podcast from Dublin! Talking J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, Vikings-Steelers and more: Ep. 116 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, records live from Dublin after a travel day. He talks J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, keys in the Steelers game, Irish breakfast, Vikings-Steelers fan breakdown 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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Sponsored By: Minnesota Lottery (mnlottery.com/)
Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com/)
Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com

Sep 23, 2025 • 35min
Isaiah Rodgers’s all-timer, Carson Wentz, Dallas Turner and more Vikings thoughts: Ep. 115 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, recaps the Week 3 demolishing of the Bengals. Lewis goes over scenes from the locker room after Isaiah Rodgers's performance. He talks about Carson Wentz's debut. He mentions Dallas Turner, Levi Drake Rodriguez, the offensive design, Brian Flores's disguise 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/)
Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com/)
Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com

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:
https://myfrbank.com/
And here is a link to all of their locations!
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Sponsored By: Minnesota Lottery (mnlottery.com/)
Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com/)
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:
https://myfrbank.com/
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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/
And here is a link to all of their locations!
https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/
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/
And here is a link to all of their locations!
https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/
Email for sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com


