The Vikings Tailgate

Latest Episodes:

Vikings Tailgate: Bryant McKinnie Looks Back On His 2009 Experience and Let His Play Do The Talking - NO - Ep 75 Oct 08, 2026

Show notes

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are joined by Vikings Legend Bryant McKinnie. Bryant looks back on his time in Minnesota including the 2009 season with Brett Favre, the best trash talkers on his teams, looking back on his Heisman Trophy experience, his "welcome to the NFL moment" by Gilbert Brown, the teammates who made a huge impression on his career and the importance of still giving back to this day. All of this and more is in Episode 75 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. If you would like to learn more about the BMajor Foundation, please check out https://www.thebryantmckinnie.com/bmajor-foundation

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vikings Tailgate: Pete Bercich Digs Down On Surviving Notre Dame and The Infamous Monte Kiffin Prank - MIA - Ep 74 Oct 01, 2026

Show notes

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are joined by Vikings Legend and KFAN color commentator Pete Bercich. Pete recants more than 30 years of stories, including surviving Lou Holtz's expectations at Notre Dame, growing up in Joliet, Illinois around the "Rudy" Ruettiger family, the current team's strength and focus, the infamous Jerry Burns prank with Keith Millard and Monte Kiffin, the impact of Dennis Green on his life and the time the fans got too rowdy during the game broadcast playing the Commanders. All of this and more is in Episode 74 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vikings Tailgate: Quarterback Brad Johnson Loves The Trick Shots and His Unicorn Career - CHI - Ep 73 Sep 24, 2026

Show notes

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are joined by legendary Bucs and Vikings quarterback, Brad Johnson. "Big Bad Brad" digs into his 15-year NFL career by looking back at the Vikings giving him his initial shot in 1992, the influence of his Vikings friendships providing him an opportunity with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning the Super Bowl in 2003, his second act as a social media trick shot artist, and his next attempt at becoming a Pop-A-Shot world champion. All of this and more is in Episode 73 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vikings Tailgate: Quarterback Jim McMahon Remembers The Legendary Super Bowl Shuffle and Refrigerator Perry's Athleticism - CHI - Ep 72 Sep 17, 2026

Show notes

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are joined by legendary Bears and Vikings quarterback, Jim McMahon. Jim looks back on the details surrounding his insane "3 TD's in 7 minutes" game against Tommy Kramer and the Minnesota Vikings, why he and Mike Ditka seemed to always be butting heads philosophically, how he and "Sweetness" almost got sued because of the "Super Bowl Shuffle" and why "Refrigerator" Perry's rushing touchdown came about due to HOF 49'ers coach Bill Walsh. All of this and more is in Episode 72 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vikings Tailgate: Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels Can’t Contain Their Hitman Hype - GB - Ep 71 Sep 10, 2026

Show notes

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are back to kickoff another season of The Vikings Tailgate and the hype is real. Cy and Chad talk about the return of Harrison Smith, the typical bonkers games that come with the Vikings vs Packers opening week games, and Cy pleads for the public to leave Will "The Thrill" Reichard alone. All of this and more is in Episode 71 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vikings Tailgate: Cy Amundson Wraps Up The 2025 Vikings Tailgate Season – GB – Ep 70 Jan 01, 2026

Show notes

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. As the Vikings wrap up their 2025 NFL season, host Cy Amundson and producer Jay Nelson break down the biggest talkers going into the 2026 offseason and plant their flags on which playoff teams they’re supporting leading up to Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. All of this and more is in Episode 70 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vikings Tailgate: Cy Amundson and Zach Martina Hold Their NFL Festivus For The Rest Of Us – DET – Ep 69 Dec 24, 2025

Show notes

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the pod, Zach Martina was back and opinions were broad. The seasons were frustrating for their favorite sport, so the guys got together and tempers were short. The debating was fun and argued with haste, as the guys did their best to try to save face. The game was on Thursday and although they talked smack, they both agreed the Lions should beat out the Pack. So take in the show and enjoy the brawl, we appreciate our fans and Merry Christmas to all. All of this and more is in Episode 69 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vikings Tailgate: Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels Embrace The Role Of The Spoiler, Love The NFL Playoff Scenarios In The Final Weeks Of The 2025 Season - NYG - Ep 68 Dec 18, 2025

Show notes

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Break out your magic beans, the Vikings are heading to New York to take on the New York Football Giants. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels look at the Vikings ability to play the spoiler in the final weeks of the season, the need for the younger Vikings players to continue taking big strides forward, the massive teams turning over in the 2025 NFL playoff picture, and why Sam Darnold's season in Seattle is still giving the guys warm and fuzzies. All of this and more is in Episode 68 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vikings Tailgate: Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels Dive Into The Drew Pearson Push Off And The Herschel Walker Trade - DAL - Ep 67 Dec 11, 2025

Show notes

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings are heading down to the land of Stetsons and Tex-Mex as they take on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels shove into the lasting memories of the 1975 playoffs, the Herschel Walker trade, and Randy Moss tearing it up in the 1998 Thanksgiving game. All of this and more is in Episode 67 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vikings Tailgate: Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels Are Shocked At The Chaos Of The Current NFL - WAS - Ep 66 Dec 04, 2025

Show notes

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. It's Week 14 of the NFL season, winter is here, and Chad's getting his brain jolted. Chad and Cy give their takes on the state of the Vikings going into the Commanders game, break down the lunacy of the current NFL playoff picture, and are imagining a scenario where the blue bloods are all bounced out of the upcoming playoffs. All of this and more is in Episode 66 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected