Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast

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Jeremiah Sirles says coach firings put Vikings under even more pressure in 2026 Jan 22, 2026

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Former Vikings lineman Jeremiah Sirles joins the show to discuss who the plethora of coaching firings across the league puts even more pressure on Kevin O'Connell and the Vikings in 2026. 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.

EMERGENCY POD: Brian Flores signs extension Jan 22, 2026

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Matthew Coller reacts to the Vikings signing Brian Flores to a contract extension. He will stay if he doesn't get a HC job. 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.

Cap expert Troy Chapman breaks down Vikings cap situation, QB options (Burrow???) Jan 21, 2026

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Troy Chapman of the Cap & Trade substack joins the show to breakdown the Vikings' cap situation and discuss what the team would need to do to land different QB options this offseason. 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.

Addison's charges dropped; which team will Vikings fans not want to see win? Jan 21, 2026

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Matthew Coller reacts to Jordan Addison's charges being dropped and what that signals for the Vikings receiver, as well as the latest in Brian Flores and the team's defensive coordinator job. Then, Coller answers a variety of your Vikings/football questions. Finally, to close the show, Maggie Robinson joins for our weekly edition of the Robinson Roundup reacting to all the latest news from across the league. 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.

The NFL is firing coaches like crazy, is the pressure up on KOC/Vikings? Jan 20, 2026

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From the road, Matthew Coller takes time to sift through the latest NFL news, including the latest big name coaching hiring and firings before answering a handful of your Vikings 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.

Caleb Williams' magic runs out, Flores gets a second interview Jan 19, 2026

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Matthew Coller is joined by Manny Hill to react to another wild day of playoff action. Caleb Williams and the Bears almost pulled off a late comeback but the Rams outlast Chicago to advance to the NFC Championship game. The Patriots advance in a turnover-filled game on the AFC side. Also, Brian Flores is getting a second interview with the Steelers, what does that signal for his chances of returning to Minnesota? 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.

Darnold advances, Vikings search for new OL coach Jan 19, 2026

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From the road, Matthew Coller reacts to Sam Darnold and the Seahawks running over the 49ers, the Bills' heartbreaking loss and the Broncos winning but losing their QB. Plus, the Vikings are moving on from offensive line coach Chris Kuper. 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.

What does it mean if Flores takes a lateral move? 9 Q's with Ahmad Hicks Jan 17, 2026

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Ahmad Hicks of Fox9 joins the show to discuss Brian Flores' future and what it means for Minnesota, the outlook for J.J. McCarthy, and more in this edition 9 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.

Over-Unders in the Divisional Round NFL playoffs Jan 16, 2026

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Mike Schopp of ADP Chasing & WGR 550 joins the show to preview this weekend's slate of games and review how our playoff fantasy teams did last week. 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 offseason primer: Who's going, who's staying? Jan 16, 2026

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Matthew Coller and Manny Hill talk about players who might end up being gone and a couple free agents who they could decide to keep around. Plus, John Harbaugh gets a job, Sam Darnold gets hurt in practice and... how much trust should Vikings fans have in the brass to make the right decisions? 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.