The Alec Lewis Show

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Jauan Jennings’s visit, Vikings GM search plan and other roster questions: Ep. 163 | Presented by First Resource Bank Apr 30, 2026

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Alec Lewis, The Athletic’s Vikings beat writer, hosts The Alec Lewis Show two times a week. In this show, episode 163, Lewis discusses Jauan Jennings’s visit. He goes through some of the details on the Vikings’ GM search and answers questions from listeners about all sorts of topics: roster depth, draft picks and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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The Athletic’s draft expert Dane Brugler gives his thoughts on the Minnesota Vikings’ picks: Ep. 162 | Presented by First Resource Bank Apr 28, 2026

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Dane Brugler, The Athletic’s NFL draft expert and the author of “The Beast,” joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk through the Minnesota Vikings’ nine selections. Brugler and Lewis discuss the Caleb Banks swing at No. 18, Jake Golday’s fit with Brian Flores’s defense, many of the late-round picks including Max Bredeson and Demond Claiborne, and how he viewed the Vikings’ draft as a whole. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Jonathan Greenard trade insight, analysis of the Vikings’ nine picks and draft strategy and more: Ep. 161 | Presented by First Resource Bank Apr 26, 2026

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Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. In episode 161, he talks about the Vikings’ decision to trade Jonathan Greenard. He also discusses the team’s nine picks in detail, going through the draft strategy and what’s important next. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Caleb Banks pick reaction and Vikings first-round insights, Day 2 possibilities and more: Ep. 160 | Presented by First Resource Bank Apr 24, 2026

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Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. In episode 160, he talks about the Vikings’ decision to draft Caleb Banks at No. 18. Lewis goes through a lot of the dynamics, from the trade back conversation and even explains what former Florida coach Billy Napier told him Friday morning about Banks. Lewis then discusses the options on Day from a position standpoint with currently three picks at Nos. 49, 82 and 97. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Minnesota Vikings draft intel, Kenyon Sadiq, Dillon Thieneman, middle rounds and more: Ep. 159 | Presented by First Resource Bank Apr 21, 2026

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Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. In episode 159, he explains his mock draft, going through why he had Kenyon Sadiq at No. 18, what he thinks about the Dillon Thieneman mocks, the possibility of a trade back from No. 18, what the Vikings could do in the later rounds and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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KFAN’s Paul “Meatsauce” Lambert talks favorites for the Minnesota Vikings’ draft at No. 18: Ep. 158 | Presented by First Resource Bank Apr 16, 2026

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Paul “Meatsauce” Lambert, a co-host of the Powertrip Morning Show on KFAN, joins Alec Lewis to talk about what he wants to see from the Minnesota Vikings in Thursday night’s NFL Draft. They discuss Dillon Thieneman, Kenyon Sadiq, Kayden McDonald, the center position, later-round picks and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Minnesota Vikings draft approach, choices at No. 18, intriguing mock draft and more: Ep. 157 | Presented by First Resource Bank Apr 14, 2026

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Alec Lewis, who covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic and hosts The Alec Lewis Show, talks Tuesday afternoon about the 2026 NFL Draft. He goes through some of the recent visits, talks about the choices at No. 18, hits on the topic of a trade back and goes through maybe his favorite mock draft received in recent days. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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ESPN’s Jordan Reid gives Vikings draft predictions and intel: Ep. 156 | Presented by First Resource Bank Apr 10, 2026

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Jordan Reid, a college football and NFL Draft analyst for ESPN, joins the show to give his predictions for the Vikings draft. He talks about safety Dillon Thieneman, other options for the Vikings at No. 18, what the Vikings might do if Thieneman is gone and more. Reid also gives some under-the-radar prospects for later in the draft who make sense as fits and he discusses centers and receivers. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Minnesota Vikings draft intel, Dexter Lawrence, plan at center and more: Ep. 155 | Presented by First Resource Bank Apr 07, 2026

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Alec Lewis, who covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic and hosts The Alec Lewis Show, answers listeners questions during his early-week episode. Lewis gives NFL Draft intel, talks about what the Vikings’ plan could be on Day 2, how realistic Dillon Thieneman is at No. 18, what the approach could be at center and much more. Lewis also discusses the Dexter Lawrence idea, a Greenard trade approach, Frank Smith’s offensive role and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Vikings draft fits, Dillon Thieneman, Caleb Downs, Kenyon Sadiq and more with Fran Duffy: Ep. 154 | Presented by First Resource Bank Apr 03, 2026

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Fran Duffy, who analyzes the draft for the All City Network and has his DieHard Draft guide, joins The Alec Lewis Show to answer five key Vikings-related draft questions. He talks about Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, Ohio State’s Caleb Downs, Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq and more. Lewis begins the show with some draft conversation around Minnesota’s No. 18 pick. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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