

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.
Episodes
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Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 2min
Opposing execs hated the Vikings offseason? Hm.
Matthew Coller talks about an article in The Athletic quoting executives around the NFL who were down on the Vikings offseason and questioned GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's power. This narrative is getting tired, isn't it? Plus answering Viking fan questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 5, 2025 • 1h 1min
NBC Sports Bet's Drew Dinsick is all about the Vikings' over
Matthew Coller is joined by NBC Sports Bet's Drew Dinsick to discuss the Vikings' over/under and why he is taking the over on Minnesota this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 4, 2025 • 44min
Clay's Corner: Vikings on Hard Knocks chances and rule changes
Matthew Coller talks with Intern Clay about what they would want to see if the Vikings were selected for Hard Knocks. Also, how they view the plethora of rules changes instituted by the league this offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 15min
5 guys the Vikings should stick and pick in the NFL Draft
Matthew Coller talks about the players he would stick at No. 24 pick to take and then answers Vikings fan questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 3, 2025 • 60min
Will Ragatz talks us into J.J. McCarthy making an easy transition into QB1
Matthew Coller is joined by Bring Me The Sports' Will Ragatz to play a game of Talk Me Into, in which Will talks us into J.J. McCarthy transitioning into QB1 easily. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 3, 2025 • 49min
Why do so many mocks have the Vikings going DB now?
A number of recent high profile mock drafts have the Vikings selecting a defensive back with their first round pick. Matthew Coller is joined by CBS Sports Draft Analyst Chris Trapasso to discuss why that is and other draft related nuggets from the NFL Owners Meetings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 1, 2025 • 38min
Ben Goessling breaks down KOC's comments on Vikings free agency (NO RODGERS TALK!)
Following breakfast with Kevin O'Connell at the NFL Owners Meetings, Matthew Coller and the Minnesota Star Tribune's Ben Goessling breakdown everything O'Connell had to say about Minnesota's offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 31, 2025 • 42min
We talked with KOC and Mark Wilf about JJ McCarthy at the owners meetings
Live from the NFL owners meetings, Matthew Coller and the Pioneer Press' Dane Mizutani react to their conversations with Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and owner Mark Wilf about J.J. McCarthy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 29, 2025 • 42min
Mike Renner analyzes 4 Vikings draft plans
Matthew Coller is joined by CBS Sports draft analyst Mike Renner to discuss four different paths the Vikings could take on draft night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 28, 2025 • 48min
Chip Scoggins compares Favre Watch to Rodgers drama and McCarthy expectations
Matthew Coller is joined by Chip Scoggins of the Minnesota Star Tribune to discuss expectations for J.J. McCarthy. They also compare the Aaron Rodgers-Vikings drama this offseason with the intensity of Favre Watch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


