Podcast

Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast

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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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#65
Episodes
626
Releases
Daily
Typical length
56 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
23 hours ago

Episodes

626 episodes, newest first

  1. What went wrong for the Vikings vs. Lions? Murray's status up in the air

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    Matthew Coller talks about what he saw on the All-22 tape from the Minnesota Vikings' loss to the Detroit Lions and discusses Kyler Murray coming out of the game with a sore hamstring and the inevitable talk of a "soft benching" that will come with it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    1 hr
  2. Manny, Murph, and Matthew: How concerned should Vikings be about Justin Jefferson's frustration?

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    Matthew Coller is joined by Manny Hill and Brian Murphy to discuss Justin Jefferson's frustration and the trade deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    1 hr 5 min
  3. POSTGAME: VIKINGS' OFFENSE STRUGGLES (AGAIN) VS. LIONS

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    Matthew Coller and Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press talk about how the Minnesota Vikings fell apart at Ford Field offensively (again) and what it means that Justin Jefferson skipped out on postgame locker room comments. What happened to Kyler Murray in the game? Why couldn't they run the ball? And poor decisions by Kevin O'Connell proved costly. So what happens now? A trade?

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    54 min
  4. Aaron Jones is good to go and a Vikings-Lions preview roundtable

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    Matthew Coller talks about how much Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason will play, including comments from Kevin O'Connell about the duo in the backfield. Jones has no injury designation in the game. Plus an interesting Jared Goff stat and then a discussion from Matthew, and Detroit News writers Nolan Bianchi and Richard Silva about who's going to win the game and key factors for both squads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    1 hr 13 min
  5. More Simmons trade reaction and how the Vikings beat the Lions

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    Matthew Coller and Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune talk about how the Jeffery Simmons trade to Chicago impacts the Minnesota Vikings and how Andrew believes Jonathan Taylor is the answer to their offensive woes. Plus they hardcore preview Vikings-Lions and talk about how the Vikings can beat Detroit (and what could undo them).

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    35 min
  6. Matthew and Manny pick the schedule (Week 8)

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    Matthew Coller is joined by Manny Hill to react to the Simmons trade and pick the Vikings schedule.

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    1 hr 3 min
  7. EMERGENCY POD: BEARS GO ALL IN, TRADE FOR JEFFERY SIMMONS

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    Matthew Collerr reacts to the Chicago Bears trading for Jeffery Simmons and what it means for the Minnesota Vikings and Nolan Teasley's approach to the trade deadline.

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    1 hr 4 min
  8. Gibbs vs. Vikings D, opportunity for Vikings offense

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    Matthew Coller and Mike Schopp talk about how the Lions will deploy Jahmyr Gibbs against the Vikings' defense and whether we should be giving the Vikings a chance vs. Detroit. Plus KC vs. Denver and Lamar Jackson's likely return.

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    47 min
  9. Jeremiah Sirles sees plenty of remaining options for Vikings trades

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    After the Vikings missed out on trading for Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles sees lots of ways that Nolan Teasley could still improve the roster, starting with a defensive tackle. Sirles gives his take on how aggressive the Vikings should be at the trade deadline and talks about what he saw on tape for Kevin O'Connell and Kyler Murray's offense and what to expect vs. the Detroit Lions.

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    49 min
  10. Colts trade Nelson, Buckner to the NFC West; will Vikings react?

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    Matthew Coller talks about Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner being traded to the Seahawks and 49ers, respectively. Now there are rumors that Jonathan Taylor won't be traded. Are the Vikings going to sit on the sidelines while everyone gets traded or will they respond to the other NFC good teams make trades to improve their squads?

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    1 hr 7 min
  11. Ben Goessling fixes Vikings offense, reacts to Quenton Nelson trade

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    Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune and Access Vikings podcast talks about whether he thinks the Minnesota Vikings offense will get it together against the Detroit Lions this week and what the answer may be to fixing the offense. Plus Quenton Nelson was traded for... not a lot to the Seattle Seahawks. Are we surprised the Vikings weren't in on that? What does it say about Nolan Teasley's approach to the trade deadline that they weren't in on Nelson?

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    41 min
  12. What went right and wrong for the Vikings vs. Colts?!?!

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    Matthew Coller talks about the Minnesota Vikings' ugly win over the Indianapolis Colts. What did he see on the All-22 film, especially with the offense? Why was it so bad? Is it Kyler Murray? Kevin O'Connell's coaching? Should they trade for Jonathan Taylor? Why was the defense so good vs. Indy?

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    1 hr 1 min
  13. Manny, Murph, and Matthew: What is Nolan Teasley thinking about 6-0?

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    The Monday round table debates the strength of the 2026 Vikings.

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    1 hr 1 min
  14. POSTGAME: VIKINGS SURVIVE COLTS TO 6-0

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    Matthew Coller talks about the Minnesota Vikings' ugly win over the Indianapolis Colts. The discussion is centered around a bad offensive performance AGAIN and trying to find answers. But the defense was incredible and Harrison Smith got his 40th interception. What do we make of this?

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    50 min
  15. How much will Jordan Mason play vs. Indy? And a BIG Colts injury

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    Matthew Coller discusses the outlook for Jordan Mason, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game. Plus expectations with the Vikings' offense totally back together. And how the Colts are going to compete offensively missing one of their best players in Tyler Warren. Then Kevin Cole explains whether the defensive success the Vikings have had is sustainable.

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    51 min
  16. Andrew Krammer thinks the Vikings should blast the Colts

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    Matthew Coller talks with Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer for the hardcore preview of Vikings and Indianapolis Colts. They talk about Daniel Jones' struggles and how he matches up against the Vikings defense and about how the Vikings offense will finally be healthy.

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    34 min
  17. Matthew and Manny pick the schedule (Week 7)

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    Matthew Coller is joined by Manny Hill to rank the NFC's top 8 teams and take a look at the schedule.

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    51 min
  18. Colts analyst Zach Hicks talks top Vikings trade target, Sunday's game

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    Matthew Coller is joined by Locked On Colts' Zach Hicks to talk about the Minnesota Vikings' chances of trading for key Colts players like DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson. Is Jonathan Taylor available? Plus how could the Colts give the Vikings a run in the game on Sunday.

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    46 min
  19. Jordan Mason returns, the Rams are in trouble

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    Matthew Coller and WGR550's Mike Schopp get into whether the Vikings getting Jordan Mason back will change everything and why he likes the idea of trading for Jonathan Taylor. Plus the Rams are in a tough spot, JJ McCarthy is taking over in NY and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    48 min
  20. Jordan Mason returns, KOC talks trades (Part 1)

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    Matthew Coller talks about the Minnesota Vikings getting Jordan Mason back in the lineup and what that means for Kyler Murray and the offense. Plus Kevin O'Connell answered a question about the NFL trade deadline and why the Vikings might not go crazy in the trade market.

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    1 hr