Purple People Eaters podcast talks Minnesota Vikings football topics both in-season and off-season since 2018. Hosts Chris Carlson of Rope a Dope Radio and Aaron Miller share takes and tales of Vikings lore present, past as well as speculate on what the future may hold. Light hearted sports talk.
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Back to talk free agency. It was an eventful week, we talk it through and discuss the current quarterback situation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
Off season episode one. KOC signs but not yet Kwesi. Flores appears to be back for year three. Talk team needs, a brief look at free agency and the draft. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
Well that seemed oddly familiar... Vikings lose NFC Wildcard playoff to the Rams and Darnold answered all of the questions we had. We briefly discussed the game and talked the state of the club heading into the off season. We end the show with a Gopher football segment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
A loss is a loss. Sam Darnold melted down as the defense held them in the game. Next week in Los Angeles....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
Big win against Green Bay which leads to an epic game in Detroit on Sunday Night Football. We discuss the Packer game and preview Sunday in Detroit. We end the show with a Gopher Football segment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
A rare road win in Seattle, wasn't easy. We talk over the game then preview and predict one of the biggest games against the Packers in a long time. We end the show as always with a Gopher segment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
This game seemed closer than it looked. Vikings beat the Bears on Monday Night Football, we talk it over then preview and predict Sunday on the road in Seattle. End the show with a Gopher Football Segment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
Well... 11-2, who would have thought? Can we stop talking about Kirk now? Vikings beat Atlanta we discuss then preview and predict the rematch with Bears Monday night. We end the show as always with a Gopher Football segment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
Another win but... just barely. Sam leads a fourth quarter comeback and the defense closed it out. We talk about it and preview and predict Sunday as good ole Kirk Cousins revisits US Bank. We end the show with a Gopher Football segment as the Ax comes home.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
This one went to overtime in in no way, shape or form should it have. Vikings win and move to 9-2. We discuss the game and preview and predict Sunday at home against the Cardinals. We end the show as always with a Gopher Football segment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
Another win, 3 in a row yet none have seemed impressive. Offense still inconsistent, defense carrying the team to wins. We preview and predict Sunday in Chicago. We end the show with a Gopher Football segment and some NIL talk.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
That was an exhausting game, the offense regresses. Sam Darnold can't get out of his own way and the Defense wins it again. We talk it over then preview and predict Sunday in Tennessee. We end the show with a Gopher Football segment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
A win is a win. Wasn't pretty but they won. We talk it over and preview and predict Sundays game on the road against Jacksonville. Big win for the Gophers, we end the show as always with a Gopher segment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
Thursday night football huh? Vikings lose to penalties, both called and uncalled. Team made many mistakes and paid for them. Try to bounce back against the Colts. We end the show with a Gopher football segment as always.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
The game was won then..., the last six minutes. We talk it over and preview and predict Thursday night against the LA Rams. We end the show as always with a Gopher Football segment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
Into the bye 5-0 now on to the Detroit Lions. The North looks tough this year. We preview and predict then end the show with a Gopher Football segment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
Vikings win a tight game in London. We review the game and talking points going into the bye. Gophers beat USC in a shocker. We preview next week against UCLA.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
Always great to beat the Packers at Lambeau. First half dominance to second half hanging on. We hash out the details then preview and predict an early game against the NewYork Jets in London.We end the show as always with a Gopher Football segment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
Another win and it's getting less surprising. Great defense and Darnold continues to impress.We review the game and preview, predict Sunday in Green Bay. We finish the show with a Gopher football segment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
Great win over the Niners, defense continues to impress. Offense making strides. It appears we dodged some serious bullets injury wise. We talk over the game and preview and predict next week against the Texans. Close the show with some Gopher football talk.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
Well we thought they'd win but... didn't see it happening that way. Nice to be able to nap in the fourth quarter. We talk over the Giants game and then preview and predict Sundays game vs. the 49ers. Gopher segment to end the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
Season number Seven off to a good start. We wrap up the off-season, talk offense and defense. Preview and predict week 1 in New York as well as the season. Should be fun...
Another Draft Season, another Mock Draft. I get in to scenarios, quarterbacks, draft needs and run a Mock draft with some trades. It's also smokescreen season so... I did my best. Stay tuned for a pre-draft show in the next weeks.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
We preview what we can at this point, about a week from free-agency. Cousins is the first shoe to drop then we see what follows. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/purple-people-eaters--4696163/support.
Well we wrap the season with a lot of, as of now; unanswered questions. Draft a QB? Resign Cousins? Pick 11 in the upcoming NFL Draft. Going to be a telling off-season.
Sorry to miss a show last week and with the holidays things got a bit complicated. We saw Jaren Hall and... well. It appears he needs more time. The losses piling up as we move up the draft board. Please, for all that is holy don't win on Sunday against the Lions and move into the off-season with some optimism.
The first half was promising but yet again, turnover cost the Vikes the game. Double Tush Push and a swinging arm also played a part in it. 7-7, Mullins to start against the Cowardly Lions.
Blah blah punt. Blah Blah PUNT! A win is a win. Mullins or Dobbs...? This Defense is legit and it could carry us a long way.
A late bye this year. Who starts Sunday? Jefferson returns and Defense continues to climb..., if it wasn't for all those pesky turnovers.
That was an ugly game to watch and then to end in disappointment... Self-inflicted wounds. Can't blame the defense.... on to the bye.
Let's keep things in perspective. A loss to an AFC team isn't the end of the season. Things could have gone better but it is what it is. Bring on the Bears.
Five in a row... First half looked like a cake walk then the second half... offense bogged down. Defense gave up a few things. On to Denver...
That was something. Hall gets concussed, Josh Dobbs scrambles to win a game while unpacking his suitcase. One for the Annals.
Well... we beat the Packers at Curly Lambeau Field by more than one score but.... an Achilles rupture causes us to reevaluate the remainder of the season. It's just the way this franchise operates.
Vikings get surprising win on Monday Night Football. Offense had a stunning performance especially the Offensive Line. Defense improving weekly under Brian Flores.
Well they won whether you wanted them to or not. It wasn't pretty but a W none the less.
Three missed calls on one play? That was one to remember... another loss. We talk it over and preview next Sunday vs. The Chicago Bears. Has anyone figured out the catch rule yet?
A win is a win is a win.... We discuss the highlights and lowlights as well as preview next weekend and the KC Chiefs.
0-3 is upon us. So many things... too many things. We try to get to them all and preview next Sunday in Carolina.
Philly won that game. Yes, we turned the ball over and over but in the end 16 play, 13 run drive said it all. We signed Dalton Risner... we preview Chargers and talk a little Gophers.
Well that could have gone better.... Vikes lose to Bucs at home week 1. A slew of stupid mistakes cost Vikings the game. Philly on Thursday Night...good luck.
Back for season number 6, we talk the seasons questions and concerns as well as the presumed positives and make some predictions as to how the season may turn out. Tampa Bay Tampa Bay week 1. Let's Go....!
A few days before the draft I speculate on draft strategy, team needs and some available players. I run a mock at the end for good measure.
We talk free agency to date as well as speculate about the direction the team might be headed. Many changes to discuss as the team appears to be getting younger and more cap savvy.
What an ending...? Playoff loss at home again. We talk the game and early off-season. 13-4 season over. Stay tuned for the Living in Loserville podcast talking Timberwolves and Gophers found here or any where you get your podcasts. Signing off for Vikings talk until free agency.
Finished off the regular season with a win in Chicago. On to the playoffs this Sunday against the New York Giants. The Gophers lose an OC again.
Well we have to talk about it. Meltdown in Lambeau Field, Offense and Special Teams this time. We wrap up the Gophers season and talk seeding in the NFC Playoffs.
A 61 yard Field Goal to WIN!?!?! What else can we ask for this season. We discuss the win over the New York Giants and preview this Sunday in Green Bay.
Forgive the Holiday delay...The Largest Comeback in NFL History went our way for once. We discuss the game and preview Saturday vs. the New York Giants at home.
A letdown in Detroit. The Defense was horrible. What can be done if anything? Fire Ed Donatell is the call but seems illogical. Lot's to get to.
The Vikings keep winning yet we are unsure how, we'll take it. 10-2 and going to Detroit for an NFC North matchup. We preview and predict.