Podcast appearances and mentions of Jay Nelson

Welcome to Episode 287 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! It's week 2 and the Vikings are preparing for their home opener on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. This week, we have two great guests to help provide an inside look at the state of the team and the NFL abroad. Vikings Safety Cam Bynum reflects on the success the team had win week 1, learning from the experience of his talented teammate, adjusting to married life in the NFL, and the impact of a good home field advantage. Ndamukong Suh also joins the show as part of the Sky Sports NFL contingent of analysts who will be covering the Vikings in the coming weeks. Suh talks about his experience working in the London area, the importance of good preparation on and off the field, rooting for fellow Husker Harrison Phillips, and the 2024 playoff prospects for the NFC North. Plus, Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson look at key matchups in the 'Pepsi - That's what I like' segment and discuss the buzz around the 2024 home opener this weekend. All of this and more is in Episode 287 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 286 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  The 2024 season kicks off Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey against the NY Giants and Gabe Henderson sits down with Vikings Team Owner and President Mark Wilf to reflect on the state of the team.  Mark looks back at 20 years of team ownership, their commitment to investing in the future, providing the fans with a worldclass experience, the rule change processes during the offseason, and his expectations for the 2024-25 season.  Gabe also connects with Tatum Everett and Jay Nelson about what to expect in week 1 versus the Giants, key matchups in the ‘Pepsi – That's what I like' segment, and the curiosity surrounding our revamped defensive personnel under Brian Flores.  All of this and more is in Episode 286 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 285 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!  The Minnesota Vikings announced their initial 53-man roster for the start of the 2024 regular season and the gang is here to break it all down.  Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson talk through the new members of each position group on all sides of the ball, the expanded youth movement on the roster, the release of Jaren Hall/acquisition of Brett Rypien at quarterback, and Justin Jefferson's expanded leadership going into week 1 of the 2024 regular season.     All of this and more is in Episode 285 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 284 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Gabe Henderson is back from Cleveland with a special guest: CBS Sports reporter Evan Washburn caught up with Gabe during the joint practice sessions to give his thoughts on the final weeks of the 2024 preseason. Gabe and Evan discussed the importance of the work being done in joint practices, the prospects of expanded coverage for these types of events, and the critical need for a team to develop team chemistry during the offseason. Plus, Jay Nelson joins Gabe to talk about which players flashed during the week 2 preseason game in Cleveland, the signing of Stephon Gilmore, and what may happen during Kevin O'Connell's upcoming Mic'd Up session in the final preseason game on Saturday. All of this and more is in Episode 284 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 282 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Everyone is gearing up for the kickoff of preseason Game #1 this Saturday and we've got a Vikings Legend in the house to break it all down. Bryant McKinnie joined Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson to talk about his favorite Vikings memories, what it takes to gel as a team early in the season, the best college football team of all time, leadership in the locker room, and the advantages provided by the TCO Performance Center during Training Camp. Plus, Gabe, Tatum, and Jay talk about their standout player in camp so far and look ahead at the events surrounding the game on Saturday versus the Las Vegas Raiders. All of this and more is in Episode 282 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 281 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! The pads are going on and the guys are throwing down. Camp is in full swing and ESPN's Kevin Seifert joins Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson to discuss the hottest topics popping up during the 2024 Vikings Training Camp presented by OMNI Hotels. Kevin talks about keeping tabs on the quarterback battle, Jalen Nailor catching everyone's eye, how the new kickoff rule may impact the roster decisions, and the potential depth issues creeping up in certain position groups. All of this and more is in Episode 281 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 280 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Training Camp has officially kicked in and the news is coming out fast and furious. Musical guests Nur-D and Sean Anonymous join Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett to preview their upcoming night practice concert on August 5th. The guys talk about their connections to the Vikings, how they became entertainers, career motivations, and looking forward to performing together. Plus, Jay Nelson joins Gabe and Tatum to break down the Christian Darrisaw signing, looming camp position battles, the organizations commitments to the memory of Khyree Jackson, and player chemistry in Brian Flores' defense. All of this and more is in Episode 280 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 279 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Netflix has released their new series ‘Receiver' and Senior Producer Tim Rumpff joins the show to talk about the entire process of working with Justin Jefferson last season. Tim discusses the rollercoaster of Justin Jefferson's season, his experiences working with the Jefferson family, the process of working with Peyton Manning, and what's next for the series moving forward. Plus, Senior Writer Craig Peters joins Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson to recap the 2024 offseason, preview Training Camp, discuss Harrison Smith's longevity, and breakdown the announcement of Bobby Bryant joining the Vikings Ring of Honor. All of this and more is in Episode 279 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 278 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson welcome in Vikings Vox, Paul Allen, to give his observations from all he saw during minicamp and the Vikings offseason workouts. Paul looks at the offensive and defensive expectations, the roster adjustments made by Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, why Kevin O'Connell has revitalized the attitude in the locker room, and the keys for Sam Darnold during training camp next month. All of this and more is in Episode 278 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 277 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett welcome in NFL Network's Insider Tom Pelissero to breakdown all the pending storylines still looming at the end of the offseason. Tom looks at the salary cap implications of the Vikings offseason moves, Justin Jefferson's new contract, the quarterback battle, and gives us a glimpse into how Brian Flores' 2023 defense turned the heads of other NFL coaches. Plus, Jay Nelson joins Gabe and Tatum to look at how J.J. McCarthy plans to spend his Summer break and how the new look Ravens jerseys actually have a Vikings tie. All of this and more is in Episode 277 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 276 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! Gabe Henderson welcomes Steve Wyche from NFL Network to help wrap up the 2024 Vikings offseason program. Steve discusses the impact of the collective offseason moves, Kevin O'Connell's mentality going into year three, Brian Flores' desire to continue to solidify his defense, and why he thinks the 2024 Vikings are a fashionable sleeper pick. Plus, Jay Nelson joins Gabe to talk about the next phase of the upcoming offseason, NFL.com's biggest questions surrounding the Vikings season, and the unveiling of the latest cover athlete on this seasons #Madden25 video game. All of this and more is in Episode 276 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 275 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! Tatum Everett and Jay Nelson welcome in Vikings wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell to the show to talk about all the news coming out of his meeting room. Coach McCardell reflects on the impact of Justin Jefferson in the locker room, being an experienced mentor leader, the differences in player vs coaching responsibilities, and how he plans to spend his time off before training camp kicks in. Plus, Tatum and Jay discuss the implications of the Jefferson contract announcement and the unveiling of the ‘winter warrior' uniform on Thursday. All of this and more is in Episode 275 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 274 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson reconnect with Purple Insider's Matthew Coller to get his take on everything that has happened this offseason. Matthew looks at the ongoing quarterback battle during OTA's, the shift in team leadership, the quirky nature of the 2024 schedule, and tries to forecast the NFC North. All of this and more is in Episode 274 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 273 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! Gabe Henderson catches up with ESPN contributor and NFL Draft Analyst Jordan Reid to discuss his post draft assessment of the Vikings roster. Jordan and Gabe revisit his pre-draft predictions, the dynamics of the Vikings quarterback room after adding in J.J. McCarthy, why Dallas Turner should be able to get comfortable in the Brian Flores scheme, and his suggestions for some possible free agent moves that the Vikings could still make. Plus, Jay Nelson joins Gabe to discuss the NFL.com predicted team starters list and how the Minnesota Timberwolves playoff success can have an influence on this Vikings team moving forward. All of this and more is in Episode 273 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 272 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! The 2024 Minnesota Vikings schedule is officially here! Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson break it all down, including the home game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium versus the New York Jets on October 6th. Presenter and former U.K. running back George Eghator (@georgeonsports) joins Gabe and Tatum to talk about the NFL's growth internationally, the memories of watching Adrian Peterson live in 2013, getting to work with past and present Vikings players, and how he sees the upcoming matchup in London versus a familiar foe being one for the ages. Plus, Gabe, Tatum, and Jay look at the home game schedule, the upcoming QB matchups, our slate of primetime games, and why some crucial NFC North matchups will be amplified in the final month of the season. All of this and more is in Episode 272 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 271 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! Vikings Rookie Minicamp is about to kickoff and The Athletic's Kalyn Kahler joins Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson to talk about her article on ‘Prospect X' aka Vikings 7th round draft pick, Levi Drake Rodriguez. Kalyn discusses the vetting process to identify her candidates, the importance of the support structure surrounding Levi Drake, the sacrifices he has made to get to this position, and why she feels like he has a real chance to earn a roster spot with the Vikings. Plus, the crew looks at which players will have the spotlight shining extra bright on them this weekend at rookie minicamp and what the public can learn from their first glimpses of our new prospects. All of this and more is in Episode 271 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 270 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett catch up with special guest Billy Miller, Head Coach at IMG Academy down in Bradenton, Florida. Billy talks about his history coaching new Vikings Quarterback J.J. McCarthy, including: his initial thoughts on J.J.'s arrival to his team, the traits that have made him successful at many levels, the work ethic it takes to win, and why he believes the Vikings made the right choice in drafting J.J. McCarthy last weekend. Plus, Jay Nelson joins the crew to help breakdown all of the draft picks and undrafted free agents who could be long-term contributors for this Vikings squad. All of this and more is in Episode 270 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 269 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! The 2024 NFL Draft has concluded and the Vikings made 5 more selections. Tatum Everett and Jay Nelson breakdown the backgrounds of the newly added talent, look ahead at some of the potential battles looming in camp, and General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah speaks to the media about their philosophies behind their choices over the weekend. All of this and more is in Episode 269 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 267 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! We are one week away from the First Round of the 2024 NFL Draft and Vikings Vox Paul Allen joins Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson to look ahead at all of next week's action. Paul talks about the change in tone from the owner's meetings until now, what the fans expectations should be going into Thursday night, what the ideal draft scenario looks like on Thursday night in Detroit, and how he thinks the starting quarterback position will play out at the beginning of the season. Plus, a portion of the Paul Allen and Kevin O'Connell interview from earlier this week is included in this episode. All of this and more is in Episode 267 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 266 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! We are only two weeks away from the First Round of the 2024 NFL Draft and VEN Analyst Ben Leber joins Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson try to sift through all of the noise that's been swirling this week. Ben dives into all of the possible scenarios facing the Vikings as they look to possibly draft a first-round quarterback, reviews the potential to grab a top defensive prospect, and explains why he's incredibly excited to attend the 2024 Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party at U.S. Bank Stadium. All of this and more is in Episode 266 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 265 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  We are three weeks away from the NFL Draft and the speculation is heating up.  NFL.com Analyst Bucky Brooks joins Tatum Everett from their L.A. studios as he breaks down all the hot buzz surrounding the 2024 quarterback prospects.   Bucky gives his take on the Drake Maye/J.J. McCarthy debate, where he sees the talent splits amongst the QB talent pool, gives a possible ‘value pick' option at QB outside of the first round, and name drops a defensive player who may be in play for the Vikings late in the 1st Round.  Plus, Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson look at NFL free agency additions and the intriguing home and road matchup ramifications for the upcoming season.  All of this and more is in Episode 265 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 264 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  The 2024 NFL Owners Meetings have concluded and Tatum Everett gives us a full report.  Tatum caught up with ESPN Senior NFL Writer Jeremy Fowler to discuss the Vikings 2024 offseason, the tone of the NFL Owners Meetings, the Vikings giving themselves draft flexibility, how free agency moves helped reset the team, and the importance of Sam Darnold in the quarterback room.   Plus, Tatum, Gabe Henderson, and Jay Nelson discuss the effects of the new kickoff rules, the influence of the replay judges, additional coaching challenges, and more.  All of this is in Episode 264 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 259 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!   It's Combine Eve and everyone is getting ready for the festivities down in Indianapolis.   Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson welcome in ‘Voice of the Vikings,' Paul Allen, to the show to get his takes on the biggest talkers going into the week.  Paul breaks down the Vikings biggest needs going into free agency, what the Combine provides to both the teams and prospects, what his typical Combine routine looks like, and how the next few months can impact the rest of the 2024 season. Plus, the crew talks about their own individual excitement for the Combine and the latest episode of ‘The Voyage.'   All of this and more is in Episode 259 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 258 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!  Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson welcome KFAN personality and football fanatic, Paul 'Meatsauce' Lambert, to the show to break down Super Bowl LVIII.  Paul and the crew discuss the Chiefs back-to-back Super Bowl championships, why Paul thinks a kicker should have been the Super Bowl MVP, what he believes is the most important decision of the 2024 Vikings offseason, and why he is so passionate about the NFL Draft.  Plus, Gabe and Jay break down their own takes on Super Bowl LVIII, the announcement of some new defensive personnel duties, Josh Metellus' media blitz, and the Vikings being named 'The Best Team Name' in the NFL.  All of this and more is in Episode 258 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 257 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!  Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson welcome fellow VEN writer & editor, Lindsey Young,  to the show to break down the final week of the 2023-2024 season.  Lindsey and the crew discuss her experience covering the Pro Bowl down in Orlando, the events surrounding the Super Bowl this weekend in Las Vegas, the Super Bowl bidding process, and the biggest storylines surrounding the Vikings going into the 2024 offseason. All of this and more is in Episode 257 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 256 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!  Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson welcome fellow VEN podcast host Cy Amundson to the show to break down all of the biggest talkers kicking off the 2024 offseason.  Cy looks back at the rollercoaster of emotions he experienced during the Vikings 2023 season, reactsto both of the wild NFL Championship games, gives a Super Bowl prediction, and looks at the key offseason questions the Vikings need to answer in the coming months.   All of this and more is in Episode 256 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 255 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - made for Vikings watching!  Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson are joined by good friend and WDIV reporter, Hobie Artigue.  Hobie is here to breakdown the 2023-2024 playoffs, the state of the NFC North, his role in covering the Lions season, the secret to the Lions successful turnaround, the Vikings prospects in the upcoming offseason, and what he thinks are the critical pieces to success in both championship games coming up this weekend.  All of this and more is in Episode 255 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - made for Vikings watching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 254 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!  The league has announced that the Vikings are heading back to London in 2024. Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson react to the London announcement, breakdown all of the Wild Card playoff fallout, look ahead at the Divisional games this weekend, and answer some fan mail from all of you.   All of this and more is in Episode 254 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 253 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!  The Vikings 2023 season has come to a close following the week 18 loss at Detroit.  Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson look back at the season to hand out some individual player awards.  The crew looks back at the week 18 season finale, name their Offensive MVP's, Defensive MVP's, Rookie Of The Year, and breakdown the intriguing NFL Wild Card matchups kicking off this weekend.  All of this and more is in Episode 253 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 251 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!  It's Week 17 of the season and the new year is quickly approaching.  Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson break down the upcoming final regular season home game this Sunday against Green Bay.  The crew touches on the loss to Detroit last week, their keys to success vs the Packers, the 'Pepsi - That's What I Like' elements for this weekend, and everyone's fondest memories from the 2023 season.  All of this and more is in Episode 251 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!  250 episodes is a great milestone, so Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson welcome Vikings consultant Bob Hagan to talk about his 32 years working for the team.  Bob talks about the legendary friendship between Sid Hartman and Bud Grant, the importance of maintaining relationships, balancing the demands of the job, keeping a proper perspective, and his legacy.  Plus, Gabe, Tatum, and Jay break down the upcoming matchup against the Lions on Christmas Eve and the playoff implications of the potential results.  All of this and more is in Episode 250 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! - The official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 32 of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Continental Diamond.  Check your calendars folks because we've got an early game in Cincinatti on Saturday.  To cover everything going on in the NFL, Cy Amundson welcomes his good friends Roy Wood Jr. and Alex Schubert to break it all down.   Roy, an avid Dolphins fan, joins to talk about the lunacy of their last game, potential consequences for pundits bad takes, quarterbacks fitting their fanbases, and his infamous Jay Cutler jersey incident at the Dolphins facility.  Then, Bengals diehard and season ticket holder, Alex Schubert, jumps in with Cy and producer Jay Nelson to look at the showdown on Saturday.  Alex discusses the tortured Bengals fanbase, the hope of Joe Burrow's future, and the collective excitement surrounding Jake Browning.  Belly up to the counter with a plate of spaghetti and enjoy Episode 32 of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Continental Diamond.  Also, be sure to go see Roy Wood Jr. at the Filmore Theater in Minneapolis on February 9th.  Check out his website - roywoodjr.com - for all upcoming tour dates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 32 of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Continental Diamond.  Check your calendars folks because we've got an early game in Cincinatti on Saturday.  To cover everything going on in the NFL, Cy Amundson welcomes his good friends Roy Wood Jr. and Alex Schubert to break it all down.   Roy, an avid Dolphins fan, joins to talk about the lunacy of their last game, potential consequences for pundits bad takes, quarterbacks fitting their fanbases, and his infamous Jay Cutler jersey incident at the Dolphins facility.  Then, Bengals diehard and season ticket holder, Alex Schubert, jumps in with Cy and producer Jay Nelson to look at the showdown on Saturday.  Alex discusses the tortured Bengals fanbase, the hope of Joe Burrow's future, and the collective excitement surrounding Jake Browning.  Belly up to the counter with a plate of spaghetti and enjoy Episode 32 of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Continental Diamond.  Also, be sure to go see Roy Wood Jr. at the Filmore Theater in Minneapolis on February 9th.  Check out his website - roywoodjr.com - for all upcoming tour dates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 247 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching! - The official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.  It's bye week, but Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson are bringing you a special interview to tide you over during the Vikings week off.   SiriusXM NFL Radio & AEW host Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) joined the guys in studio to breakdown everything happening through the first 12 weeks of the season.  Alex talked about the importance of team chemistry, the upgrades he's seen at TCO Performance Center, Jared Allen's prospects of being enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the evolution of the game in the media.  Plus, Gabe and Jay discuss the aftermath of the Bears game, the impact of Justin Jefferson,  and the importance of finishing strong for the final 5 games.  All of this and more is in Episode 247 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching! - The Official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.  Be sure to catch Alex Marvez's show on SiriusXM NFL Radio on Channel 88.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!  Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson welcome Purple Insider's Matthew Coller to the show this week.  Matthew discusses what stood out during the loss in Denver, the speculation on if Justin Jefferson will play on Monday night, the Bears trying to figure out their future, and why Justin Fields can still be a dangerous quarterback.  Plus, everyone gives their Pepsi 'That's What I Like' keys to success against the Bears on Monday.  All of this and more is in Episode 246 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! - The official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!  Gabe Henderson welcomes running back Ty Chandler to the show this week.  Ty breaks down scoring his first NFL touchdown against the Saints, the mentors he's had over the years, recognizing that patience as a virtue, and staying prepared for every opportunity.  Plus, Tatum Everett and Jay Nelson join to look at the added attention coming in from the national media, the win against the Saints, and the Pepsi 'That's What I Like' keys to success against the Broncos on Sunday.  All of this and more is in Episode 245 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! - The official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 242 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!  It's Week 8 and Vikings Defensive End Dean Lowry joins Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson to talk about returning to Green Bay to play the Packers for the first time since leaving their squad, his big fumble recovery against the 49ers, understanding the Vikings v Packers rivalry, and how playing for this Flores defense has energized the defensive unit.  Plus, Tatum Everett joins Gabe and Jay to break down what went right against San Francisco, the great o-line play on Monday night, and everyone discusses the 'Pepsi - That's What I Like' keys to victory for this Sunday.  All of this and more is in Episode 242 the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching! - The official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 240 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching! The Vikings are heading to Chicago and Bears Play-By-Play announcer Jeff Joniak is here to help us break it all down. Jeff joins Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson to look at the recent offensive explosion by the Bears offense, the questions surrounding the absence of Justin Jefferson from the Vikings game plan this weekend, the legacy of Hall Of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus, and everyone discusses their 'Pepsi - That's What I Like' keys to victory on Sunday. All of this and more is in Episode 240 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching! - The official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 239 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching! It's Week 5 and Chiefs Reporter Matt McMullen joins Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson to talk about the inaugural visit for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs to U.S. Bank Stadium. Matt breaks down Isiah Pacheco's hot start, the Chiefs investment into their linebacking corps, his belief that this is the best Defense Mahomes has had in Kansas City, and everyone discusses the 'Pepsi - That's What I Like' keys to victory on Sunday. All of this and more is in Episode 239 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching! - The official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 238 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching! It's Week 4 and The Athletic's Alec Lewis joins Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson to discuss everything that's transpired so far. Alec breaks down the team addressing the current turnover issues, Kevin O'Connell's Monday press conference comments, which quarterback will be throwing the ball to Adam Thielen against the Vikings Secondary on Sunday, and the 'Pepsi - That's What I Like' keys to the Panthers game. All of this and more is in Episode 238 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching! - The official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made For Vikings Watching! - Official Soft Drink of the Minnesota Vikings. It's Chargers week and both teams are looking for a win. Safety Josh Metellus joins Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson to breakdown his feelings on the start of the season, the deep meaning behind being named a Team Captain, his love for the new defensive mentality, and why the Justin Herbert led Chargers Offense provides a great challenge. Plus, friend of the show and current Chargers Sr. Writer, Eric Smith, rejoins the show to talk about the Chargers challenges on the season, the similarities between both teams this season, and why the Chargers focus will be on stopping the big play this Sunday. All of this and more is in Episode 237 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made For Vikings Watching!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 236 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. It's Week 2 and the Vikings get a quick turnaround and head to Philadelphia for a Thursday Night Football showdown. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks joins Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson to break it all down, including: what happened in the loss to the Bucs on Sunday, the Pepsi 'That's What I Like' breakdown of all the challenges we're facing on a short week, the keys to success when facing the tough Eagles Defense, and how they see the Vikings being able to earn a victory on Thursday night. All of this and more is in Episode 236 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.  It's Week 1 of the regular season and the crew is all fired up. Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson discuss all of the fun energy going into this Sunday's game versus Tampa. Special Guest Brian Asamoah II joins in his first of many appearances on the show this season. Brian talks about the focus of being a professional, his excitement to dip his toes in the podcast waters more regularly, and the challenges that Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers Offense will bring to U.S. Bank Stadium. Plus, our group looks at the initial Vikings Depth Chart and some of the goodies in store for the pregame show inside the stadium on Sunday. All of this and more is in Episode 235 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 234 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Twin Cities Orthopedics. There's been a flurry of movement by the Vikings front office this week, so Gabe Henderson, Jay Nelson, and Vikings Staff Writer Craig Peters are here to break it all down. Everyone dives into the T.J. Hockenson extension, the official practice squad additions after Tuesday's initial 53-man roster announcement, the formal naming of the 2023 Team Captains list, the additions of Quessenberry and Gaskin to the roster, and the beginning of the 2023 college football season. Gabe is also joined by today's special guest, 'Buddy Games' star Josh Duhamel. Gabe and Josh discuss the origins of his new show, his eagerness to be at the home opener on September 10th, the competitive nature amongst his longtime friendship group, and his enjoyment in seeing 'Buddy Games' come full circle. All of this and more is in Episode 234 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Twin Cities Orthopedics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a special episode of the Minnesota Vikings podcast presented by Twin Cities Orthopedics. Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson review the initial 53-man roster, including: a position-by-position breakdown, which players were pleasant additions, and what could possibly happen yet going into Week 1 of the regular season. All of this and more is in Episode 233 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Twin Cities Orthopedics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 232 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Twin Cities Orthopedics. Purple Insider's Matthew Coller returns to the show alongside Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson to discuss the final days of Vikings Training Camp. The Vikings Joint Practices with the Arizona Cardinals have concluded and everyone on the show jumps in with their big takeaways from the last couple days of practice. Matthew discusses his feelings on the tough competition battles going on within the Wide Receiver group, why Sheldon Day stood apart from the rest of the pack in Game 2, the return of Jordan Addison to practice, how the revamped Brian Flores defensive scheme has already shown signs of new life this preseason, and why U.S. Bank Stadium continues to provide a true home field advantage for our squad. All of this and more is on Episode 232 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Twin Cities Orthopedics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 231 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.  Donald De La Haye aka 'Deestroying' joins Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett on the show this week. He chronicled his life journey from college football player to Youtube star, the motivation behind hosting all of his popular events, why he feels rewarded when he sees competitors getting extra opportunities, and how NFL players like Justin Jefferson have embraced the content he's been producing. Plus, Jay Nelson joins Gabe and Tatum to give their impressions on the first preseason game in Seattle last week while also discussing what stood out during the joint practices that happened this past week at TCO Performance Center versus the Tennessee Titans. All of this and more is in Episode 231 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 230 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson welcome Vice President of Performance Programs for Neuropeak Pro, Nick Bolhuis, to the show to discuss the custom training that Quarterback Kirk Cousins does throughout the year. Nick discusses the importance for Kirk and others to be able to train your brain to properly focus, Kirk's continued work with their program, the everyday practices that can be beneficial to everyone, and the impact of 'Quarterback' on the interest of their services. Gabe, Tatum, and Jay also look at this week's N'Keal Harry signing, the hubbub over Jacob Copeland wearing the #28 jersey, Justin Jefferson being ranked #2 in the 'NFL Top 100 Players' list, and which players they expect to shine in Seattle on Thursday night. All of this and more is in Episode 230 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. We've gone campin'! Ron Johnson joins Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson in an outdoor version of the podcast from 2023 Vikings Training Camp presented by Omni Viking Lakes Hotel. The crew discusses Danielle Hunter's new 1 year deal, Kirk Cousins' NFL Top 100 ranking, the players that have stood out so far in Training Camp, and the key individuals everyone is paying attention to all throughout the preseason. All of this and more is in Episode 229 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 228 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Director of Equipment Services Mike Parson joins Tatum Everett and Jay Nelson to discuss his newfound role within the Vikings organization. Mike discusses the responsibility of replacing long time Equipment Director Dennis Ryan after his historic run with the team, looks back at how previous stints in both college and the NFL have prepared him for this opportunity, discusses his love for world travel, and talks about how he feels he's right where he's supposed to be as he begins his first Training Camp with the Vikings squad.  Gabe Henderson also returns to the pod, joining Tatum and Jay as provide their most intriguing camp position battles and discuss why the start of camp has that ‘Back to School' feel. All of this and more is in Episode 228 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.