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Mark Rosen uses his decades of connections to the Vikings organization to tell the stories of Vikings Legends. The 30-minute weekly audio broadcast voyages through Vikings history via storytelling that is relevant to each week of the season.

Minnesota Vikings Entertainment Network


    • Feb 22, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    500 Wins: Vikings Legends Reflect On Their Favorite Team Victories | Skol Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 27:39


    In this special edition of Skol Stories, Minnesota Vikings team reporter Eric Smith reflects on the Vikings earning their 500th regular season victory during the 2021 season. Eric reached out to Viking greats like Fran Tarkenton, Cris Carter, Harrison Smith and more to share their thoughts on their most memorable moments in team history. From team firsts to incredible finishes, take a listen to some of the most iconic memories from some of the biggest Vikings legends.  Also, be sure to check out Eric's longform written article on Vikings.com where he details all 15 interviews that he conducted for this project. It's all on this edition of Skol Stories presented by Cambria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Greg Coleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 22:40


    Former Vikings punter and current sideline analyst for the Vikings Radio Network Greg Coleman was this week's guest on Skol Stories to discuss perfecting the coffin-corner punt, his first game for Bud Grant where he attempted a fake punt, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Greg Coleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 27:36


    Former Vikings punter and current sideline analyst for the Vikings Radio Network Greg Coleman was this week's guest on Skol Stories to discuss perfecting the coffin-corner punt, his first game for Bud Grant where he attempted a fake punt, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Robert Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 22:40


    On this edition of Skol Stories, hear from legendary Vikings RB Robert Smith about his path to the NFL and the Vikings, playing for Head Coach Dennis Green, retiring earlier than many thought he would and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Gus Frerotte Talks About Randy Moss, Pranks & Brock Lesnar | Week 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 22:40


    Pete Bercich welcomes tonight's Skol Stories guest, former Vikings Quarterback, Gus Frerotte. Gus reminisces on his time in Minnesota, the pure talent of Randy Moss as a Wide Receiver, Justin Jefferson's future, pranking the Vikings locker room and his memorable Training Camp with teammate Brock Lesnar. Pete also breaks down what happened in Detroit and the Primetime Purple matchup versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. All of this and more is in tonight's episode of Skol Stories presented by Cambria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Scottie Graham Discusses Coaching, Earning Opportunities | Week 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 22:40


    Tonight's guest is former Vikings Running Back Scottie Graham. After football, Scottie worked for the NFLPA for over a decade. Since then, he has worked in Administration and this season he has started a new venture as the Running Backs Coach for the University of Arizona Wildcats. Scottie reflects with Pete Bercich on his time in Minnesota, sharing the lessons he learned as a player to the next generation and what it means to prepare for your next opportunity in life. Pete also reflects on the loss to the 49ers and looks ahead to this weekend's Vikings tilt versus the Lions. All of this and more is on this episode of Skol Stories presented by Cambria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Antonio Banks Talks Football On A Global Scale, Giving Back To The Next Generation | Week 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 22:40


    Tonight's Skol Stories guest is former Vikings Cornerback Antonio Banks. Pete Bercich and Antonio catch up about Antonio's incredible football journey all over the world, his first NFL game, Coach Green's memorable impression and Antonio's philosophy in passing down his knowledge to the next generation. Pete Bercich also breaks down the win versus the Packers and the opportunities he sees to extend our win streak this week versus the 49'ers. It's all included in this episode of Skol Stories presented by Cambria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Obafemi Ayanbadejo Talks About His NFL Experience, Dennis Green's Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 22:40


    Tonight's guest is former Vikings fullback, Obafemi Ayanbadejo. Femi and Pete discuss Femi's journey to the NFL, Pete's impact on Femi's NFL experience, his impressive post NFL career and the impact of former Vikings coach Dennis Green on both the Vikings and Ravens organizations. Pete also looks ahead to key matchups in the upcoming Border Battle this Sunday between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers. It's all on this week's edition of Skol Stories presented by Cambria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Greg Camarillo on Hard Work & Earning Opportunities | Week 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 22:40


    Tonight's guest is former Wide Receiver, Greg Camarillo. Pete and Greg talk about Greg's initial decision to choose Stanford over Harvard, his journey to the NFL, what working under Coach Sparano was like during a historic NFL season and his memories of his time in Minnesota. Pete and Producer Jay Nelson talk about the upcoming matchup with the Chargers and key matchups to watch this Sunday. It's all in this episode of Skol Stories presented by Cambria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Steve Hutchinson on Life After Football & the Modern State of the Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 22:40


    This week's episode of Skol Stories features Pete Bercich interviewing Steve Hutchinson. Pete and Steve talk about Steve's life outside of the NFL, working in Scouting with the Titans and Seahawks, the state of today's college and NFL programs and playing golf with John Randle. Pete and Producer Jay Nelson also talk about the upcoming matchup with the Ravens this Sunday at M&T Stadium.  It's all on this this episode of Skol Stories presented by Cambria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Darren Bennett On His International NFL Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 22:40


    This week's episode of Skol stories features Pete Bercich interviewing former Punter Darren Bennett, who helped revolutionize the NFL with his "Aussie Style" punts for both the San Diego Chargers and Minnesota Vikings. He talks about playing professional Aussie Rules football in high school, his journey to the NFL, his memories of Minnesota and the legacy his son left during his fight with Muscular Dystrophy.  Pete Bercich and Jay Nelson also breakdown the Sunday Night matchup versus the Dallas Cowboys. It's all on this this episode of Skol Stories presented by Cambria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Mike Tice Talks Kevin Williams, Volunteering

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 22:40


    Tonight's guest is Mike Tice. Mike shares his thoughts on ROH Member Kevin Williams, his impressions of our new facilities, advice for Christian Darrisaw, volunteering at the new football academy in Canton, Ohio and his philanthropic work done all over the country. Pete Bercich also recaps the Lions win and looks at the Northern Tool and Equipment Keys to Success down in Charlotte versus the Panthers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Sunday's Vikings Ring of Honor Inductee Kevin Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 22:40


    On this edition of Skol Stories Vikings Ring of Honor Inductee Kevin Williams after former defensive tackle sits down with Pete Bercich of the Vikings Entertainment Network to talk about the honor he will receive at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Former Vikings WR Jake Reed and His Wife Vinita

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 22:40


    On this edition of Skol Stories, Vikings Radio Network's Pete Bercich is joined by former Vikings wide receiver Jake Reed and his wife Vinita. The Reeds have partnered with Feed the Children to help the community of Hammond, Louisiana heal from the affects of Hurricane Ida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Former Vikings Tight End Byron Chamberlain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 22:40


    On this edition of Skol Stories, Vikings Radio Network's Pete Bercich is joined by former Vikings tight end Byron Chamberlain. Chamberlain shares his thoughts on this year's Vikings roster, what he is up to now with his former Vikings teammates and what his two seasons with Minnesota were like in the early 2000s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Vikings Senior Consultant and Former NFL Head Coach Paul Wiggin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 22:40


    On this edition of Skol Stories, Pete Bercich of the Vikings Radio Network is joined by current Vikings Senior Consultant and NFL player and head coach Paul Wiggin. Wiggin has been around the NFL for over 60 years in these capacities and around the Vikings organization since 1985.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Former Vikings Running Back Dave Osborn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 22:40


    On this edition of Skol Stories, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich of the Vikings Entertainment Network are joined by former Vikings running back Dave Osborn who shares some classic stories with the Vikings playing alongside the legendary Fran Tarkenton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Former Vikings Defensive End Jared Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 22:40


    On this episode of Skol Stories former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen joins Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich to relive the best stories of his days with the Vikings. Allen talks about what he's up to now and his journey as a professional Olympic curler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Former Vikings WR and Gophers Announcer Paul Flatley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 22:40


    On this edition of Skol Stories former Vikings WR and Minnesota Gophers announcer Paul Flatley joins Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich to talk about his times with the Vikings dating back to playing under Norm Van Brocklin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Director of Operations Luther Hippe and Equipment Manager Dennis Ryan Relive the Dome Collapse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 22:40


    On this edition of Skol Stories Director of Operations/Team Travel Luther Hippe and Head Equipment Manager Dennis Ryan relive the collapse of the Metrodome on its 10-year anniversary. Hippe and Ryan tell stories of the 2009 Vikings, Brett Favre and give some behind-the-scenes access to the weekend the dome collapsed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Former Running Back Darrin Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 22:40


    On this edition of Skol Stories, former Vikings running back Darrin Nelson recounts some of the best memories of his journey to the Vikings and his career in Minnesota. Vikings.com's Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich chat with Nelson about what he's up to today and get his thoughts on the current state of the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Vikings Former Center + Fan Favorite John Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 22:40


    On this edition of Skol Stories, former Vikings center John Sullivan, joins vikings.com's Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich on the show to talk about his new hunting business venture, his health and wellness focus, memories of the 2009 season, Steve Hutchinson as a mentor and the current state of the Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Vikings Ring of Honor Wide Receiver Ahmad Rashad

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 22:40


    On this episode of Skol Stories Vikings Ring of Honor member, Ahmad Rashad joins vikings.com's Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich to talk about his memories of Sid Hartman, working with Rosen on television and balancing his football life with his post football world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Former Vikings Defensive End Willie Howard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 22:40


    Former Viking/Robbinsdale Cooper Head Coach Willie Howard joins vikings.com's Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich to talk about his transition to high school coaching, impacting the local communities and rekindling his love for football on Week 9's edition of Skol Stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Fran Tarkenton Shares Fond Memories of Sid Hartman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 22:40


    Vikings legendary quarterback Fran Tarkenton joins Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich to talk about his time with Sid Hartman, today's modern NFL quarterback, Bud Grant's coaching methods and how his game was similar to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Legendary Broadcaster Brad Nessler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 22:40


    On this episode of Skol Stories, legendary Broadcaster Brad Nessler joins Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich to talk about growing up in Minnesota, his favorite games to call in his career, his time working/broadcasting with the Vikings and the current state of the Atlanta Falcons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Bob Lurtsema

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 22:40


    On this edition of Skol Stories, vikings.com's Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich are joined by "Benchwarmer Bob" Lurtsema who talks about his time with the Vikings, being famously traded to the Seattle Seahawks and his commercials that made him famous in the Twin Cities. Lurtsema shares inside stories from Bud Grant's coaching methods, his takes on defensive stances and the state of the modern game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Former Wide Receiver and Special Teams Captain Chris Walsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 22:40


    On this edition of Skol Stories, vikings.com's Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich chat with Vikings former wide receiver and special teams captain Chris Walsh. Walsh talks about the 1998 season, his playing history with head coach Dennis Green, the lasting memories of Korey Stringer and the state of the modern NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Justice Alan Page on His Scholars Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 22:40


    On this episode of Skol Stories Justice Alan Page joins vikings.com's Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich to talk about his Page Scholars Foundation, his fondest memories learning from his teammates and the relationships he built as a part of the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Vikings Legend Robert Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 22:40


    On this edition of Skol Stories presented by Century Link, Vikings legendary running back Robert Smith joins vikings.com's Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich ahead of calling the Vikings-Colts game for FOX. Smith relives memories from the last time the organization beat the Colts and he ran for 160 yards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Warren Moon and John Randle Relive Training Camp Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 22:40


    On the first edition of Skol Stories of the 2020 season Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich of the Vikings Entertainment Network are joined by Vikings legends Warren Moon and John Randle to relive some hilarious stories and memories from training camp in Mankato.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Former DT Henry Thomas on the 1987 Vikings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 23:40


    On this edition of Skol Stories, Mark Rosen sits down with Henry Thomas of the 1987 Vikings that went on to beat the New Orleans Saints and the San Francisco 49ers as underdogs in the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Vikings Radio Network Broadcast Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 22:42


    On this edition of Skol Stories, Mark Rosen sits down with the Vikings Radio Network Broadcast team to hear stories of calling Vikings games through the years. The Vikings and iHeart media have just signed a 5-year extension through the 2024 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Vikings Legendary Head Coach Bud Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 22:42


    On this edition of Skol Stories, Mark Rosen of the Vikings Entertainment Network sits down and discusses just a few of the stories with the Vikings legendary head coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Former Vikings Quarterback Brad Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 22:42


    On this edition of Skol Stories Mark Rosen catches up with former Vikings quarterback Brad John on his time with the Vikings and what he thinks of this year's team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Pete Bercich Chats with Scott Studwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 22:42


    On this edition of Skol Stories a pair of prominent Vikings linebackers Pete Bercich and Scott Studwell relive some of the best stories of their years with the Vikings organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Former Vikings Center Matt Birk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 22:42


    On this edition of Skol Stories hear from former Vikings center Matt Birk who talks about his journey to the team after growing up in Minnesota. Birk talks about his time at Harvard, his early years with Mike Tice, his experience on the 1998 Vikings and what it was like to win a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Jared Allen Previews Vikings-Chiefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 22:42


    On this edition of Skol Stories, Vikings legend Jared Allen talks about his career with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Minnesota Vikings with Vikings Entertainment Network's Mark Rosen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Former Vikings Defensive Tackle Keith Millard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 22:42


    On this edition of Skol Stories former Vikings defensive tackle Keith Millard shares some of his best stories in purple with vikings.com's Mike Wobschall and Mark Rosen as the team gets set to take on the Detroit Lions in Week 7.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Former Vikings Defensive End Bob Lurtsema

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 22:40


    On this edition of Skol Stories, vikings.com's Mike Wobschall and Vikings Entertainment Network's Mark Rosen speak with "Benchwarmer Bob" Lurtsema.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Former Vikings Head Coach Mike Tice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 22:42


    On this episode of Skol Stories, vikings.com's Mike Wobschall and Mark Rosen hear from Vikings former Head Coach Mike Tice on his times with the Vikings as the current team gets set to take on the Oakland Raiders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Border Battle Memories with Pete Bercich and Kevin Seifert

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 22:38


    On this edition of Skol Stories, hosts Mike Wobschall and Mark Rosen are joined by ESPN's Kevin Seifert and former Vikings linebacker and current color analyst Pete Bercich to share their favorite stories from the Border Battle between the Vikings and the Green Bay Packers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Randall McDaniel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 22:42


    On this edition of Skol Stories, vikings.com's Mike Wobschall and Vikings Entertainment Network's Mark Rosen hear stories from Pro Football Hall of Famer and Vikings legend Randall McDaniel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3/1 Trips Write Podcast: NFL Combine Coverage from Indianapolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 16:21


    On this edition of Trips Write vikings.com writers Craig Peters and Lindsey Young host and call vikings.com's Eric Smith who's reporting from Indianapolis from the 2019 NFL Combine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2/22 Trips Write Podcast: Pilot Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 25:59


    In the debut episode of the Trips Write Podcast, vikings.com writers Eric Smith, Craig Peters and Lindsey Young introduce themselves and recap Thursday's media availability for new coaches. They also answer fan questions and explain how they each ended up working for the organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Kyle and Jordan Rudolph

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 24:42


    On this edition of Skol Stories hear what inspires Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph and his wife Jordan to make a difference and leave a legacy in the Minnesota community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Vikings Team Nutritionist Rasa Troup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 24:19


    On this edition of Skol Stories, vikings.com's Mike Wobschall speaks with Vikings Team Nutritionist Rasa Troup who was a former Olympic athlete who now focuses on nutrition to help the players perform at their best.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Former Vikings Safety Robert Griffith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 22:43


    On this episode of Skol Stories former Vikings safety Robert Griffith, tells stories about his 13 years in the NFL, his path to the Vikings as an undrafted player, the 1998 season and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skol Stories: Former Vikings Safety Robert Griffith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 22:42


    On this episode of Skol Stories former Vikings safety Robert Griffith, tells stories about his 13 years in the NFL, his path to the Vikings as an undrafted player, the 1998 season and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 22:41


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    Skol Stories: DJ Skee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 22:41


    On this episode of Skol Stories presented by CenturyLink, hear from DJ Skee who grew up as a Vikings fan in Minnesota and is the DJ for the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium before all home games. DJ Skee runs his own company Dash Radio, and works with artists all over the country including Snoop Dog, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar and many more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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