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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 Kirk Cousins 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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    • Sep 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Purple Insider is a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast that delivers top-notch coverage for fans of the purple and gold. Hosted by the brilliant Matthew Coller, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants in-depth analysis, relevant discussions, and worthwhile guests. Coller's presentation skills are exceptional, and he brings a level of expertise to each episode that is both informative and entertaining. The range of guests is impressive, covering all aspects of the team from past players to current insiders. This podcast is enlightening for even the most knowledgeable Vikings fans.

    One of the best aspects of The Purple Insider is Matthew Coller's ability to provide unbiased coverage. Despite not growing up in Minnesota or as a Vikings fan, Coller offers a fresh perspective that has been sorely lacking in local media. He tackles the highs and lows of being a Vikings fan with an analytical and unemotional approach, which sets him apart from other beat writers. The podcast also excels at providing timely news updates and insightful analysis from insiders around the league.

    Despite its many strengths, some listeners may find fault with The Purple Insider's occasional tendency to focus on minor details. While Coller's attention to detail is commendable, it can sometimes detract from the bigger picture. Additionally, there have been criticisms about an overemphasis on pessimism regarding the state of the Vikings. While it's important to have realistic expectations, some fans may find this outlook disheartening.

    In conclusion, The Purple Insider is an outstanding podcast for Minnesota Vikings and NFL fans alike. Matthew Coller's expertise and unbiased perspective make for engaging episodes that offer valuable insights into the team and its future. With excellent guests and top-notch analysis, this podcast is essential listening for anyone who wants comprehensive coverage of their favorite football team.

    (Note: This review was generated by OpenAI language model GPT-3.)



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    McCarthy clutch as Vikings pull off INSANE win over Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 52:20


    Matthew Coller and Dane Mizutani talk about JJ McCarthy's wild win over the Chicago Bears. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Harrison Smith out and the Packers STEAMROLL the Lions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 62:52


    Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings announcing that Harrison Smith is officially out and breaks down a wild day across the NFL, starting with the Packers manhandling the Detroit Lions. Which teams are who we thought they were? Where were the biggest surprises? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Harrison Smith update! Vikings almost at full strength vs. Bears (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 63:03


    Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings injury report with Christian Darrisaw and Harrison Smith updates from Kevin O'Connell and then Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune joins the show to give a hard core breakdown of matchups. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Harrison Smith update! Vikings almost at full strength vs. Bears (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 64:17


    Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings injury report with Christian Darrisaw and Harrison Smith updates from Kevin O'Connell and then Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune joins the show to give a hard core breakdown of matchups. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    NEW: Bombshell article dives deep into Caleb Williams dysfunction (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 68:13


    Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings injury report on Friday showing Christian Darrisaw as a full participant. Also he goes over his notes from Thursday and ESPN's Kalyn Kahler uses Sean Payton's bizarre formula to break down the 2024 class (hint: It's big on McCarthy). The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    NEW: Bombshell article dives deep into Caleb Williams dysfunction (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 60:48


    Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings injury report on Friday showing Christian Darrisaw as a full participant. Also he goes over his notes from Thursday and ESPN's Kalyn Kahler uses Sean Payton's bizarre formula to break down the 2024 class (hint: It's big on McCarthy). The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    ESPN's Courtney Cronin previews Bears-Vikings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 44:05


    ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins the show to preview the Monday Night Football matchup between the Bears and Vikings. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    What do we want to see from JJ McCarthy in 2025? And picking the schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 79:18


    Matthew Coller talks with Brian Murphy and Manny Hill about what they are most interested to find out about the 2025 Minnesota Vikings. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    JJ McCarthy is ready for the big stage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 121:48


    Matthew Coller talks about comments from JJ McCarthy and Kevin O'Connell at TCO Performance Center on Wednesday. McCarthy said he's ready for the nerves that come along with his debut. Plus updates on Harrison Smith, Christian Darrisaw and Dallas Turner. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Fantasy Show: Best props, QB matchups from four most interesting Week 1 games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 46:41


    Matthew Coller is joined by Mike Schopp of ADP Chasing for the return of the Purple Insider Fantasy Show. Coller and Mike discuss some of the most interesting props and quarterback matchups from the four of the best games of opening week of the 2025 season. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Jeremiah Sirles needs Vikings to find their identity around JJ McCarthy (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 74:19


    Matthew Coller talks with former Vikings offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles about the Vikings' offensive identity and how Kevin O'Connell and JJ McCarthy will find that. And then they preview Vikings-Bears from the trenches perspective. Maggie Robinson then joins for a rundown of predictions from NFL executives. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Jeremiah Sirles needs Vikings to find their identity around JJ McCarthy (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 70:27


    Matthew Coller talks with former Vikings offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles about the Vikings' offensive identity and how Kevin O'Connell and JJ McCarthy will find that. And then they preview Vikings-Bears from the trenches perspective. Maggie Robinson then joins for a rundown of predictions from NFL executives. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Wait, Micah Parsons' injury was real? (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 66:16


    Matthew Coller talks about the news from ESPN's Adam Schefter that Micah Parsons' back injury needed treatment and his status for Week 1 isn't clear. Plus Arif Hasan joins the show to talk Parsons and answers pressing Vikings 2025 questions. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Wait, Micah Parsons' injury was real? (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 61:19


    Matthew Coller talks about the news from ESPN's Adam Schefter that Micah Parsons' back injury needed treatment and his status for Week 1 isn't clear. Plus Arif Hasan joins the show to talk Parsons and answers pressing Vikings 2025 questions. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Jalen Nailor health update via ESPN, Thielen takes pay cut (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 85:21


    Matthew Coller talks about the news from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that the Vikings are optimistic about Jalen Nailor and the re-working of Adam Thielen's contract. Plus Maggie Robinson talks with NFL rules analyst Walt Anderson. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Jalen Nailor health update via ESPN, Thielen takes pay cut (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 81:08


    Matthew Coller talks about the news from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that the Vikings are optimistic about Jalen Nailor and the re-working of Adam Thielen's contract. Plus Maggie Robinson talks with NFL rules analyst Walt Anderson. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Panthers reporter talks Thielen's fit with JJ McCarthy (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 69:23


    Matthew Coller talks with Carolina Observer's Mike Kaye about why Carolina traded Adam Thielen and how he will work with a young QB. Plus the Micah Parsons contract details are craaaazy. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Panthers reporter talks Thielen's fit with JJ McCarthy (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 69:30


    Matthew Coller talks with Carolina Observer's Mike Kaye about why Carolina traded Adam Thielen and how he will work with a young QB. Plus the Micah Parsons contract details are craaaazy. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    The Packers trade for Micah Parsons (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 93:26


    Matthew Coller breaks down the Packers trade for Micah Parsons and Dane Mizutani joins to talk about the Vikings' press conferences with Adam Thielen, Carson Wentz, KOC and Kwesi. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    The Packers trade for Micah Parsons (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 73:00


    Matthew Coller breaks down the Packers trade for Micah Parsons and Dane Mizutani joins to talk about the Vikings' press conferences with Adam Thielen, Carson Wentz, KOC and Kwesi. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Vikings sign a veteran corner, sign practice squad (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 103:18


    Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings' practice squad and the veteran corner who returns to Minnesota. Plus more on the Adam Thielen deal and Drew Magary joins. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Vikings sign a veteran corner, sign practice squad (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 92:27


    Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings' practice squad and the veteran corner who returns to Minnesota. Plus more on the Adam Thielen deal and Judd Zulgad joins. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    BREAKING: Vikings trade for Adam Thielen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 47:31


    Adam Thielen is back! The Vikings traded a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick to the Panthers for Thielen and a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings' trade for the veteran receiver. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    VIKINGS ANNOUNCE 53-MAN ROSTER (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 60:59


    Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings initial 53-man roster including surprising cuts and players who made the squad, plus the moves that still need to be made. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    VIKINGS ANNOUNCE 53-MAN ROSTER (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 60:20


    Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings initial 53-man roster including surprising cuts and players who made the squad, plus the moves that still need to be made. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    BREAKING: Vikings trade Mekhi Blackmon (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 41:59


    Matthew Coller reacts to the Mekhi Blackmon and what it signals for the Vikings roster build. He also breaks down the latest in Vikings receiver search 2025 and looks at a few notable players who they released early. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    BREAKING: Vikings trade Mekhi Blackmon (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 91:54


    Matthew Coller reacts to the Mekhi Blackmon and what it signals for the Vikings roster build. He also breaks down the latest in Vikings receiver search 2025 and looks at a few notable players who they released early. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    BREAKING: Vikings trade Mekhi Blackmon (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 71:34


    Matthew Coller reacts to the Mekhi Blackmon and what it signals for the Vikings roster build. He also breaks down the latest in Vikings receiver search 2025 and looks at a few notable players who they released early. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    EMERGENCY POD: Vikings trade Sam Howell, sign Carson Wentz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 74:51


    Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings trading Sam Howell to the Eagles for a 5th round pick and signing Carson Wentz Show presented by FanDuel

    POSTGAME REACTION: Vikings-Titans (and Thielen update)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 90:40


    Matthew Coller runs down everything he noticed from the Vikings-Titans preseason game and gives an update on where things stand with the Vikings and Adam Thielen. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    NFL cut candidaites the Vikings could target (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 74:28


    Matthew Coller made a list from 3 different outlets of "cut candidates" ...plus he grades the Vikings' offseason moves post-camp and the fantasy round table with Mike Schopp and Ian Hartitz. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    NFL cut candidaites the Vikings could target (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 60:17


    Matthew Coller made a list from 3 different outlets of "cut candidates" ...plus he grades the Vikings' offseason moves post-camp and the fantasy round table with Mike Schopp and Ian Hartitz. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    EMERGENCY PODCAST: Harrison Phillips traded! Thielen next? (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 59:10


    Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings trading Harrison Phillips to the Jets and Alec Lewis joins the show to grade training camp. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    EMERGENCY PODCAST: Harrison Phillips traded! Thielen next? (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 101:38


    Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings trading Harrison Phillips to the Jets and Alec Lewis joins the show to grade training camp. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Vikings who are under pressure in final preseason game (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 69:58


    Matthew Coller talks about a handful of players who badly need to wrap up training camp well in order to stay on the team or keep the Vikings from making a move elsewhere. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Vikings who are under pressure in final preseason game (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 76:32


    Matthew Coller talks about a handful of players who badly need to wrap up training camp well in order to stay on the team or keep the Vikings from making a move elsewhere. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Vikings camp recap: Jefferson returns (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 74:00


    Matthew Coller talks about Justin Jefferson's return, the uncertain nature of Jalen Nailor's hand injury, their current receiver room. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Vikings camp recap: Jefferson returns, Sando joins the show (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 76:27


    Matthew Coller talks about Justin Jefferson's return, the uncertain nature of Jalen Nailor's hand injury, their current receiver room and Mike Sando of The Athletic joins to talk about QB Tiers. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Vikings-Patriots postgame: Backup QBs and The Myles Price Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 51:15


    JJ McCarthy crushes Vikings joint practice, Day 2 (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 68:29


    Matthew Coller talks with Dane Mizutani and then Vikings fans about how JJ McCarthy performed exceptionally well in his second joint practice against the Patriots. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    JJ McCarthy crushes Vikings joint practice, Day 2 (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 69:33


    Matthew Coller talks with Dane Mizutani and then Vikings fans about how JJ McCarthy performed exceptionally well in his second joint practice against the Patriots. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

    Vikings camp recap: Joint practices, Day 1 (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 82:00


    Matthew Coller talks about the first joint practice between the Vikings and Patriots and how JJ McCarthy performed vs. the New England defense. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.

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