

Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast
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Daily Minnesota Vikings entertainment with one mission: We want the Minnesota Vikings to win the Super Bowl before we die. Purple Daily is hosted by Phil Mackey & Judd Zulgad, who are long-time radio hosts in the Twin Cities and former Minnesota Vikings beat writers. Former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Alex Boone is also a regular contributor. A SKOR North production. You can also find Purple Daily -- a Minnesota Vikings podcast via YouTube -- YouTube.com/PurpleDailyPodcast.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 45min
OLC: Dumb Football Questions: Will Shedeur Sanders EVER be a high-end NFL starting QB?
Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions about whether Shedeur Sanders will ever be a high-end NFL QB, why backup offensive linemen struggle so much, and more! 00:00 - Jeremiah is back! 04:00 - Will Shedeur Sanders ever be a high-end NFL QB?; His reaction after the Cleveland Browns made Dillon Gabriel the starter was a red flag… 14:00 - Why do backup offensive linemen struggle so much? 22:00 - Why is longsnapping such a specialty skill? 27:00 - Which NFL offensive linemen could be successful UFC fighters? 33:00 - Week 5 picks! Denver Broncos vs. Philadelphia Eagles; Tampa Bay Bucs vs. Seattle Seahawks; Washington Commanders vs. Los Angeles Chargers; Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jacksonville JaguarsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 2, 2025 • 54min
Can Minnesota Vikings STILL make playoffs? Can JJ McCarthy STILL be a franchise QB?
Thor Nystrom from FantasyLife.com joins Mackey & Judd to set new expectations for the 2025 Minnesota Vikings! Can they still make the playoffs? Can JJ McCarthy still be a franchise QB? Deep dives on the short- long-term future of the Minnesota Vikings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 2, 2025 • 35min
DOOGIE: MAJOR Minnesota Vikings injury updates; Who plays center?; When will JJ McCarthy be back?
Mackey, Judd and Doogie dive into a THICK Minnesota Vikings injury report -- including four starting offensive linemen, a backup center, JJ McCarthy and more. The Vikings have no idea who will play center against the Cleveland Browns. And when will JJ McCarthy be back? What does the continued missed time mean for his career? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 4min
Minnesota Vikings predictions: Jordan Addison, Dillon Gabriel and more
Minnesota Vikings predictions involving Jordan Addison finding the end zone, Brian Flores traumatizing Dillion Gabriel, and more! Plus a QB Cesspool challenge and more on Purple Daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 1, 2025 • 51min
TRENCHES: Solutions for Minnesota Vikings' offensive line woes
Former Minnesota Viking (and host of The OLine Committee YouTube channel!) Alex Boone breaks down the Vikings' offensive line woes -- and brings solutions! How many of last week's sacks were on the offensive line vs. Carson Wentz? How should the Vikings handle Myles Garrett in Week 5? Boone breaks down the details!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 30, 2025 • 39min
OLC: SNEAKY NFL playoff contenders! Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos
Alex Boone and Phil Mackey -- with Jeremiah Sirles joining from the last day of his hunting trip -- play Meet in the A Gap! Fringe NFL playoff contender edition. 00:00 - Jeremiah joins to gloat about his New York Giants and Jaxson Dart! 09:00 - Meet in the A Gap: New England Patriots or Denver Broncos as playoff contenders 15:00 - Meet in the A Gap: Seattle Seahawks or Atlanta Falcons as playoff contenders 24:00 - Meet in the A Gap: Robert Saleh or Liam Coen in a Bloodsport-like fight? 29:00 - To eliminate ties in the NFL, would you rather see a FG contest or a physical fight between two coaches to decide a winner? 33:00 - Tyreek Hill’s knee injury was gross, which leads Alex to tell the story of his own gross knee injurySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 30, 2025 • 50min
Minnesota Vikings' SEASON is on the line as offensive line injuries mount
Mackey and Judd dive into the State of the Minnesota Vikings, including a deep dive into the team's sack issues, the delayed clock on JJ McCarthy, the upcoming schedule and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 29min
OLC: Week 4 reaction: Kansas City Chiefs are BACK!; Minnesota Vikings are RAVAGED; Liam Coen v Robert Saleh!
With Jeremiah Sirles still hunting (!), Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Week 4 in the NFL! The Kansas City Chiefs are BACK after smoking the Baltimore Ravens; The Minnesota Vikings’ offensive line is ravaged by injuries; And much more! 03:00 - The Kansas City Chiefs blow out the Baltimore Ravens, and their offense scored its most points in over two years! Are the Ravens cooked? And did the NFL miss its chance to bury the Chiefs? 13:00 - The Minnesota Vikings’ offensive line is a problem, and Aaron Rodgers may have gotten some revenge 26:00 - Jaxson Dart has Brian Daboll excited about the New York Giants, who lost Malik Nabers to a season-ending ACL tear; Are the Los Angeles Chargers in trouble now? 37:00 - After the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the San Francisco 49ers, Liam Coen popped off to Robert Saleh, who popped back! 45:00 - Mackey is actually more impressed by the Tampa Bay Bucs after their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, who continue to have major offensive issues56:00 - The boys break down the Green Bay Packers’ win over the Dallas Cowboys; Are the Cowboys better than people think? 71:00 - Would you ever consider a FG contest in place of ties? 77:00 - The Chicago Bears pulled off an improbable win over the Las Vegas Raiders, considering the box score 84:00 - Which of these 1-win teams still has a shot at the playoffs? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 29, 2025 • 38min
BID: Is Minnesota Vikings QB controversy settled after Dublin defeat?
Jessi, Jason, and Leighton regroup following the Vikings loss in Ireland and discuss the play of Carson Wentz and what it means moving forward, the amount of blame that should be given to Kevin O'Connell, the potential impact of certain injuries, how the Vikings can tailor their game moving forward, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 29, 2025 • 34min
NFL TAKES: The NFC is still dominated by the Eagles and Lions
The NFC is exactly like it was last season; Did the Jaguars nail the Liam Cohen hire; Why are we still doing ties in the NFL; Does Jordan Love have the bandwidth in the final 2 minutes; Plus Dex has his tier list on NFL Takes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


