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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.
Episodes
December 23, 2025 • 21 mins
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the news that quarterback J.J. McCarthy suffered a hairline fracture in his throwing hand in New York, meaning rookie Max Brosmer gets another start on Christmas Day against the Detroit Lions. They also debut the listener voicemail that will allow you another avenue to leave us questions.
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December 21, 2025 • 19 mins
Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker recap the Vikings' 16-13 win over the New York Giants from MetLife Stadium.
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December 19, 2025 • 46 mins
Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss left tackle Christian Darrisaw's move to injured reserve and his trying season. They also open the mailbag and answer your questions about guards Donovan Jackson and Will Fires, Jonathan Greenard's absence, and more. Ben Goessling joins for Flashback Friday on the 'Mutiny on the Fox River,' or that time in 2016 at Green Bay where defenders didn't listen to Mike Zimmer.
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December 17, 2025 • 42 mins
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker regroup to recap the Vikings' 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys and preview the upcoming game against the listless New York Giants (2-12). What stood out about J.J. McCarthy's second straight positive start? Why may it continue in New York? What's the latest with injuries to Jonathan Greenard and Josh Metellus? They also bounce around topics like the treacherous MetLife Stadium turf, q...
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December 14, 2025 • 32 mins
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker break out their flashback Friday segment into an episode because it's about 2017's Minneapolis Miracle. Emily asks Ben and Andrew what they recall about covering that game, the dynamic between receivers Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen, the plays that have since been forgotten, and more.
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December 14, 2025 • 39 mins
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about defensive coordinator Brian Flores, veteran quarterbacks in 2026, and more. This week's Flashback Friday segment goes back to a 2018 game against the Rams. The game helped usher in the reign of a young L.A. coach that would ultimately mentor Kevin O'Connell.
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December 14, 2025 • 36 mins
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker preview Sunday night's game between the Vikings (5-8) and Cowboys (6-6-1) by discussing the "pure progression" QB reads that have Kurt Warner at odds with the way the Vikings are coaching J.J. McCarthy. They then get into the matchups with Dallas on both sides of the ball and end with Joe Flacco having 32 "bat phones" for each NFL team.
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December 7, 2025 • 23 mins
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker recap the Vikings' 31-0 rout of the Washington Commanders from U.S. Bank Stadium, where quarterback J.J. McCarthy got his first home win with his most complete performance to date. What went into McCarthy's improvement? How did the defense limit another opposing quarterback? And what importance do the final four games have for the 2026 offseason?
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December 5, 2025 • 34 mins
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss who's in and who's out for Sunday's Vikings-Commanders game, headlined by the return of 2024's No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels. That means it's Daniels vs. a struggling J.J. McCarthy, who may have his full O-line back together again. Then they open the mailbag and answer your questions about offensive linemen, quarterbacks and more.
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December 3, 2025 • 28 mins
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker preview Sunday's Vikings-Commanders game. First they discuss receiver Adam Thielen asking for his release and joining Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh. Then they get into what the coaching staff is doing to get more out of J.J. McCarthy for now.
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December 1, 2025 • 24 mins
Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker talk through the Vikings' 26-0 loss against the Seahawks at Lumen Field. They unpack Max Brosmer's first start, Justin Jefferson's low production -- and decision not to talk postgame -- and where the Vikings defense held up.
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November 28, 2025 • 36 mins
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings' quarterback situation and open the mailbag to answer your questions that include: Should J.J. McCarthy keep playing this year? How can Max Brosmer's play on Sunday affect the rest of the season? What approach should the team take in the 2026 offseason?
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November 26, 2025 • 23 mins
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer preview Sunday's game in Seattle, where the reeling Vikings may be starting undrafted rookie quarterback Max Brosmer for the first time. Oh yeah, old friend Sam Darnold will be on the other sideline. What to expect from Darnold? Brosmer? Where does this leave J.J. McCarthy's development? Who will be available along the offensive line?
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November 23, 2025 • 20 mins
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker come to you from the mezzanine level of Lambeau Field, where you will hear the trash getting taken out during this episode. On the field, coach Kevin O'Connell, quarterback J.J. McCarthy and an otherwise veteran team seem to have run out of answers for 2025. The defense has only been able to do so much under these conditions, while special teams remains erratic.
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November 21, 2025 • 49 mins
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the final ins and outs before Sunday's game at Lambeau Field. They also open the mailbag and answer your Vikings-related questions about quarterback J.J. McCarthy's development, receiver Justin Jefferson's patience, the offensive line, and more. This week's flashback Friday includes a look back at the start of the 2020 season.
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November 19, 2025 • 25 mins
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker preview the Vikings' annual trip to Lambeau Field on Sunday. They discuss quarterback J.J. McCarthy's development with seven games left on the schedule, how the kick coverage mishap is emblematic of a larger issue, the lack of takeaways by a talented defense, and what kind of team they're facing in the Packers.
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November 17, 2025 • 22 mins
Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker recap the Vikings' 19-17 loss to the Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium, where fans became restless with quarterback J.J. McCarthy's growing pains. What did coach Kevin O'Connell say afterward? They also discuss another strong defensive showing, safety Harrison Smith's 200th regular season game, and the highs and lows of special teams.
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November 14, 2025 • 33 mins
Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker open the mailbag and answer your questions about how players choose their helmets, center Ryan Kelly's return, edge rusher Dallas Turner's costly lesson about sacking quarterbacks, the false start problem, a rookie we haven't heard from in a while, and more.
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November 12, 2025 • 25 mins
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker preview Sunday's game between the Vikings (4-5) and Bears (6-3), who have won six of their last seven games. Will the offense find cohesion with J.J. McCarthy at U.S. Bank Stadium? How do they match up against the Bears defense? When will center Ryan Kelly return? The Vikings defense appears to have found a groove after a rough five-day stretch in October. Are they going to get the upp...
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November 9, 2025 • 24 mins
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker recap the Vikings' 27-19 loss to the Ravens on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, where an inconsistent offense was often penalized and turnover prone. What issues continued for quarterback J.J. McCarthy? How did an impressive defensive performance eventually fall apart? What did players and coach Kevin O'Connell have to say about some of the key moments?
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