

Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast
Matthew Coller, Bleav
Matthew Coller is joined by reporters, players, analysts and much more to break down everything Minnesota Vikings football. From discussing whether JJ McCarthy will take the Vikings to the next level to breaking down offensive line combinations to analyzing the NFC North, this podcast is for people who live and breathe football.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 53min
Jeremiah Sirles says coach firings put Vikings under even more pressure in 2026
Former Vikings lineman Jeremiah Sirles joins the show to discuss who the plethora of coaching firings across the league puts even more pressure on Kevin O'Connell and the Vikings in 2026.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 1h 4min
EMERGENCY POD: Brian Flores signs extension
Matthew Coller reacts to the Vikings signing Brian Flores to a contract extension. He will stay if he doesn't get a HC job.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 59min
Cap expert Troy Chapman breaks down Vikings cap situation, QB options (Burrow???)
Troy Chapman of the Cap & Trade substack joins the show to breakdown the Vikings' cap situation and discuss what the team would need to do to land different QB options this offseason.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 34min
Addison's charges dropped; which team will Vikings fans not want to see win?
Matthew Coller reacts to Jordan Addison's charges being dropped and what that signals for the Vikings receiver, as well as the latest in Brian Flores and the team's defensive coordinator job. Then, Coller answers a variety of your Vikings/football questions. Finally, to close the show, Maggie Robinson joins for our weekly edition of the Robinson Roundup reacting to all the latest news from across the league.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 53min
The NFL is firing coaches like crazy, is the pressure up on KOC/Vikings?
From the road, Matthew Coller takes time to sift through the latest NFL news, including the latest big name coaching hiring and firings before answering a handful of your Vikings questions.
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Jan 19, 2026 • 48min
Caleb Williams' magic runs out, Flores gets a second interview
Matthew Coller is joined by Manny Hill to react to another wild day of playoff action. Caleb Williams and the Bears almost pulled off a late comeback but the Rams outlast Chicago to advance to the NFC Championship game. The Patriots advance in a turnover-filled game on the AFC side. Also, Brian Flores is getting a second interview with the Steelers, what does that signal for his chances of returning to Minnesota?
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Jan 19, 2026 • 51min
Darnold advances, Vikings search for new OL coach
From the road, Matthew Coller reacts to Sam Darnold and the Seahawks running over the 49ers, the Bills' heartbreaking loss and the Broncos winning but losing their QB. Plus, the Vikings are moving on from offensive line coach Chris Kuper.
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Jan 17, 2026 • 39min
What does it mean if Flores takes a lateral move? 9 Q's with Ahmad Hicks
Ahmad Hicks of Fox9 joins the show to discuss Brian Flores' future and what it means for Minnesota, the outlook for J.J. McCarthy, and more in this edition 9 questions.
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Jan 16, 2026 • 43min
Over-Unders in the Divisional Round NFL playoffs
Mike Schopp of ADP Chasing & WGR 550 joins the show to preview this weekend's slate of games and review how our playoff fantasy teams did last week.
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Jan 16, 2026 • 1h 12min
Vikings offseason primer: Who's going, who's staying?
Matthew Coller and Manny Hill talk about players who might end up being gone and a couple free agents who they could decide to keep around. Plus, John Harbaugh gets a job, Sam Darnold gets hurt in practice and... how much trust should Vikings fans have in the brass to make the right decisions?
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