Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast

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Does Jeremiah Sirles believe reports that Vikings QB competition goes all summer? Jul 21, 2026

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Matthew Coller gets together with former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles to play a game of "do you believe me?" We begin with Ian Rapoport's report that the Vikings' QB competition will carry on all the way up until the start of the season? Sirles also touches on Caleb Banks' outlook and the NFC North. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ESPN only gives Vikings 10% chance to win NFC North?!?!?! (Part 1) Jul 21, 2026

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Matthew Coller talks about whether the Minnesota Vikings deserve more credit to win the NFC North as ESPN's analytics claim they only have a 10% chance to win the division. Plus he goes over the defensive line storylines going into training camp and answers Vikings fans' questions. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ESPN only gives Vikings 10% chance to win NFC North?!?!?! (Part 2) Jul 21, 2026

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Vikings camp preview: What happens if Harrison Smith doesn't return? Jul 20, 2026

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Matthew Coller looks at the safety and tight end depth charts and talks about key storylines for Minnesota Vikings training camp. One of the focuses of this episode is how the Vikings will handle the absence of Harrison Smith. Plus TJ Hockenson's chemistry with Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy and how Kevin O'Connell will handle preseason. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings camp storylines: Jefferson's chemistry with the QB Jul 18, 2026

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Matthew Coller analyzes the Minnesota Vikings' wide receiver room. He looks at how Justin Jefferson will determine the quarterback competition and breaks down the UDFA wide receivers and whether Tai Felton has a chance to carve out a role for himself during camp. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A way-too-early preview of Vikings-Jets. A look into the future.... Jul 17, 2026

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Will Parkinson of Turn on the Jets joins Matthew Coller for a fun conversation where they try to look into the future and decide whether the Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets will be fighting for playoff position by Week 17. Will breaks down the Jets' ridiculous draft class and Matthew looks at different scenarios around Kevin O'Connell. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Vikings-Bills comparison podcast Jul 16, 2026

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Matthew Coller and Mike Schopp break down the offseason narratives of the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills in a way-too-early preview of Vikings-Bills. Mike talks about whether Josh Allen is the No. 1 quarterback in the NFL and wants to know about the Vikings backfield. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Star Tribune's Ben Goessling gives his Vikings training camp predictions Jul 15, 2026

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Matthew Coller is joined for a porch podcast by Star Tribune beat reporter Ben Goessling to talk about how things will play out in Minnesota Vikings training camp. When will they decide whether JJ McCarthy and Kyler Murray is their starting quarterback? What role will Caleb Banks fit in? How does new GM Nolan Teasley look at the roster and potential changes? Does Harrison Smith return during camp? And much more... The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Training Camp preview: Running Backs Jul 15, 2026

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Matthew Coller begins his Training Camp Preview series by looking at the questions surrounding the running back room heading into the opening of camp at the end of the month. Then, Coller chats with listeners and answers your Vikings/NFL questions. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When should the Vikings QB competition be decided? Jul 15, 2026

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Matthew Coller is joined by Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press to take Matthew's Vikings training camp quiz. He starts out with a discussion about what date the QB competition will be decided by and then talks about players under pressure and the biggest swing players and long shots in Vikings camp. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.