• Targets for the Minnesota Vikings at the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl with Arif Hasan
    Jan 30 2025

    The Minnesota Vikings have big decisions to make this offseason, with several key roster holes to fill. Finding the right targets isn’t easy, but events like the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl give teams a prime opportunity to scout top prospects up close and refine their draft strategy. To break it all down, we caught up with Arif Hasan from Wide Left, who has been on the road for 10 days, attending every practice and analyzing the standouts. With firsthand insights from the field, he gives us the inside scoop on which prospects are turning heads—and who the Vikings should be eyeing. With the draft fast approaching, this is a crucial time for Minnesota to identify future playmakers. Whether it's adding a dynamic defender, bolstering the offense, or finding hidden gems, the Vikings have plenty of options. Arif’s deep dive into this year’s top performers gives us a clearer picture of what to expect as the team gears up for an exciting offseason. All that and more! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment! #skol #minnesotavikings #vikings #nfl #nfcnorth #skol

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    30 mins
  • Film Breakdown: Why CJ Ham is the Unsung Hero of the Minnesota Vikings Offense
    Jan 28 2025

    The Minnesota Vikings are packed with game-changers, but some players don’t always get the recognition they truly deserve. In this Film Breakdown, we’re shining the spotlight on CJ Ham—a player who perfectly exemplifies the heart and grit of a Minnesota Viking.

    While much of the spotlight has been on the flashy stars, it’s no surprise that RB Aaron Jones had a career year in Minnesota. A huge part of that success can be attributed to CJ Ham’s impactful play. Known for his blocking and versatility, Ham is a crucial cog in the Vikings’ offensive machine, helping create lanes for Jones and setting the tone for the entire run game.

    In this episode, we’ll break down just how underrated Ham’s abilities really are and how his unheralded contributions are essential to the Vikings’ offensive success. He’s more than just a fullback—he’s a difference-maker, and we’ll show you exactly why. Don’t miss this deep dive into a key piece of the Vikings’ offense!

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    5 mins
  • Minnesota Vikings' Offseason Plan with Star Tribune's Ben Goessling
    Jan 27 2025

    The Minnesota Vikings' offseason is in full swing, starting with Kevin O'Connell's contract extension, but that's just the beginning. Join us as Ben Goessling from the Star Tribune provides an in-depth look at what's next for the Vikings this offseason. We'll cover everything from a potential Kwesi Adofo-Mensah extension, the future of Sam Darnold, plans for the interior offensive line, and strategies to replace key players like Cam Bynum, Harrison Smith, and Byron Murphy. Ben's insights are invaluable, and this episode is packed with information you won't want to miss. It's a must-listen for every Vikings fan! Tune in and stay ahead of the game with all the latest updates All that and more! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment! #skol #minnesotavikings #vikings #nfl #nfcnorth #skol

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    42 mins
  • Takeaways from Vikings Season-Ending Presser
    Jan 21 2025

    What’s going on between Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah? The Minnesota Vikings' head coach and general manager recently held their season-ending press conferences, giving us a glimpse into their vision for the future. Both O'Connell and Adofo-Mensah shared their thoughts on the team's performance this past season and what changes they’re looking to make during the offseason. But what does that mean for the Vikings moving forward? Join the Vikings Happy Hour crew as we break down the key takeaways from their discussions. We’ll dive into the challenges and opportunities the team faces, from player development to roster adjustments, and how the front office plans to address them. Plus, we’ll look beyond Minnesota to see what the Vikings can learn from the final remaining playoff teams: the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Washington Commanders, and Philadelphia Eagles. What strategies are these teams using to succeed at the highest level, and how can the Vikings apply those lessons to their own rebuild? Don’t miss out as we analyze what’s next for the Vikings and what steps they need to take to contend in 2025. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment! #skol #minnesotavikings #vikings #nfl #nfcnorth #skol

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    31 mins
  • Film Breakdown: How the Rams beat the Vikings
    Jan 17 2025

    The Minnesota Vikings suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round of the Playoffs. But how did a team that won 14 regular season games look so lost?


    Vikings Happy Hour bust out the A22 tape and looks at what the Rams did to beat the Vikings and send them home for the season.


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    5 mins
  • Who's to Blame for Vikings' Playoff Loss to the Rams?
    Jan 15 2025

    The Vikings Happy Hour crew is back after a long hiatus, just in time to commiserate over a Vikings playoff loss.

    Join them as they discuss who's to blame for the loss to the Rams, what's next for the Vikings, and whether Sam Darnold should return.

    All that and more! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment! #skol #minnesotavikings #vikings #nfl

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    28 mins
  • REPOST | Kindred Skols | Saints Win and Broncos Preview Ep 83 2023
    Nov 18 2023

    REPOST | Kindred Skols Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings' win against the Saints and their upcoming game against the Broncos. Saints Game Offense - Dobbs off to hot start - Hockenson’s record-breaking first half - Slow second half performance - Should O’Connell have been more aggressive? - Mattison hurt - Chandler had a couple of nice reps but wasn’t consistent Defense - Lowest blitz rate of year - Forcing false starts - Tackling on quick plays - Coverage disguises and how they confused Carr/Winston - Unsustainable TDs from Winston - Hicks injury - Hunter sack - Wonnum sack - Phillips 3rd down stop - Metellus 4 pressures - Booth/Blackmon play well Broncos Game - Russ is actually pretty efficient this year - Susceptible to sacks/didn’t appear to have great pressure answers - Defense had a terrible start to the year but seems to have picked it up - Does the result change if JJ is back? - Barr signed to practice squad Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

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  • What Does the Future Hold For Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter? | Purple Process
    Nov 2 2023

    Every week we get together for The Purple Process, a show dedicated to covering the big-picture outlook of the Minnesota Vikings in their quest to win a Super Bowl. Following the loss of Kirk Cousins for the season and no suitors for Danielle Hunter, what does the future look like for them? Will they be a Minnesota Viking next season or end up elsewhere? Be part of the conversation in the comments section! We'd love to hear from you all! We'd appreciate your subscription and help us grow our channel! #skol #minnesotavikings #vikings #nfl Where to find our podcast: RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/dcc0dfb4/podcast/rss SUBSCRIBE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/37uWwSw... SUBSCRIBE on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Our Sponsors: That's BadAss Wood Art: https://www.thatsbadasswoodart.com/ Lake Monster Brewing: https://www.thatsbadasswoodart.com/ Eastside Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.martialartsorleans.com/ Follow the group on X (formerly Twitter) Matt Anderson: https://twitter.com/MattAnderson_8 Myles Gorham: https://twitter.com/MylesGorham85 Ryan Ortega: https://twitter.com/sportsguyry Jayson Brown: https://twitter.com/brownjayson Nick Miller: https://twitter.com/NicholasMMiller

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    41 mins