The Vikings Tailgate

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Vikings Tailgate: Chad And Cy Are Taking Buckhead Back - ATL - EP 55 Sep 11, 2025

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Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are back after surviving a crazy week 1 Vikings win in Chicago. This week, the Falcons are coming to town and stirring up old memories. Cy and Chad talk through their 1998 NFC Championship trauma, the 'adventures' navigating the Atlanta airport, Chad's fizzled dreams of being a rapper, and learning that Buckhead is not what you think. All of this and more is in episode 55 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

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Vikings Tailgate: Chad Daniels In The Tough Guy Town - CHI - Ep 54 Sep 04, 2025

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Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. We're kicking off the regular season and host Cy Amundson is making moves. Cy's brought in his good friend and diehard Vikings fan, Chad Daniels, to join the show throughout the 2025 season and man are they excited for the kickoff on Monday night. Chad and Cy discuss why they loved William 'The Refrigerator' Perry, the intensity of Chicago sports fans, what it's like getting street heckled in Chicago, and their optimism for Vikings Quarterback J.J. McCarthy. All of this and more is on episode 54 of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

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Vikings Tailgate: Week 18 In Detroit and Wild Card Weekend Preview With Zach Martina - LAR - Episode 53 Jan 09, 2025

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Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. It's Wild Card weekend and the Vikings are facing the Rams on the road Monday night. Cy's back with fan favorite Zach Martina to review the week 18 game against the Lions and preview the upcoming NFL playoffs. Cy and Zach talk about Zach's Lions waiting for the dust to settle, the Vikings need to refocus against the Rams, the preferred opponent paths to get to the Super Bowl, and all the fun matchups happening this weekend across the league. All of this and more is on episode 53 of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

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Vikings Tailgate: Jeff Foxworthy Has A Viking-In-Law and Adam Ray Loves Sam Darnold - GB - Episode 51 Dec 26, 2024

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Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Much like all of you, we've been spending some extra time with our loved ones this holiday season, but we wanted to make sure to post some of our favorite moments from 2024 on The Vikings Tailgate this week. Host Cy Amundson starts off talking with comedy legend Jeff Foxworthy about his 'skoldier' son-in-law who has taught Jeff's grandson the 'Skol Vikings' fight song and even went on a hunger strike after a tough loss. For the second half, Cy catches up with touring comic Adam Ray to talk about his love for the Seahawks and Adam's friendship with quarterback Sam Darnold. All of this and more is on episode 51 of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. We'll be back with another great show in Week 18 to preview the regular season finale in Detroit. See you then! Also, Adam Ray is all over the country right now for his 'Dr. Phil Live!' tour and will be coming to the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis on March 2nd. Be sure to grab your tickets for his shows right here: https://mnvkn.gs/4fy9E6K

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Vikings Tailgate: Adam Ray Roasts The NFL and Loves Sam Darnold - SEA - Episode 50 Dec 20, 2024

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Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings are heading to the 'Emerald City' and big-time comedian Adam Ray joins Cy Amundson to talk through his love for Seattle sports. Adam talks about roasting the Steelers and Seahawks players, his friendship with Sam Darnold, the culture shift of the Pete Carroll era, the emotions surrounding the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, and the special memories made by taking his nephew to his first Seahawks game. All of this and more is on episode 50 of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Adam Ray is all over the country right now for his 'Dr. Phil Live!' tour and will be coming to the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis on March 2nd. Be sure to grab your tickets for his shows right here: https://mnvkn.gs/4fy9E6K

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Vikings Tailgate: Bryan Miller Is Uncomfortably Optimistic - CHI - Episode 49 Dec 12, 2024

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Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The 'Monsters of the Midway' are heading to U.S. Bank Stadium for a Winter Whiteout game and Minnesota comedian Bryan Miller is all about it. Bryan and Cy Amundson break down why this season has both of them feeling uncomfortably optimistic, why the Bears seem to be emotionally spent at this point, state the case for Kwesi and Kevin O'Connell to be contenders for NFL awards, and look ahead at the prospect of week 18 being for all the marbles. All of this and more is on episode 49 of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Also, be sure to check out Bryan Miller this weekend Dec. 12th - 14th at Acme Comedy Company here in Minneapolis. Grab your tickets now: https://mnvkn.gs/4gAIUUd

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Vikings Tailgate: Jeff Foxworthy Is A Football Wingman and The Falcons 28-3 Heartbreak - ATL - Episode 48 Dec 05, 2024

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Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The 'dirty birds' are coming back to town and comedian Jeff Foxworthy is all about it. Jeff chronicals his love for Atlanta sports (Bulldogs, Falcons, and Braves), what it's like rooting alongside his diehard Vikings fan son-in-law, his new role as a 'football babysitter wingman,' why Game 7 of the 1991 World Series is the greatest of all time, and his feeling that experiencing repeated heartbreak is worth watching your team finally win a national title. All of this and more is on episode 48 of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Also, be sure to check out Jeff Foxworthy on Dec 13th and 14th at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV. Tickets are available now: https://mnvkn.gs/4fWu9ek

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Vikings Tailgate: Thanksgiving Football In The NFC North and The Campbell Gamble - AZ - Episode 47 Nov 27, 2024

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Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. It's Thanksgiving week and even though the Vikings are facing the Cardinals Sunday, the NFC North is fully in the spotlight all day Thursday. Cy brings back show favorite and Lions fan Zach Martina to review the insanely competitive NFC North and the implications of the 2 most critical games on Thursday. The guys break down the Lions facing the Bears at home, the Packers facing the Dolphins Thursday night, the prosect of the Vikings and Lions having everything on the line in week 18, why the 'Campbell Gamble' could be the boom or bust factor for the Lions, and why Cy feels the Vikings are entering a moment to make a strong run in the 2024 NFL playoffs. All of this and more is on episode 47 of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

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Vikings Tailgate: It's A Hard Knock Life For Daniel Van Kirk And Bears Fans - CHI - Episode 46 Nov 21, 2024

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Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Hollywood comedian, actor, and podcaster Daniel Van Kirk joins Cy Amundson for this Bears week edition of the Vikings Tailgate. Daniel recants his reaction to the Bears loss to Green Bay, the tame version of Hard Knocks we got this season, why the Bears and Packers rivalry is unmatched, his feelings on the need for a culture change in Chicago, and why he feels that a certain top tier college coach may just be what the Bears are looking for. All of this and more is on episode 46 of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Be sure to check out Daniel Van Kirk's stand-up special 'Rose Gold' out now on Youtube. Also, check out Daniel's recurring stand up show 'Overshare Comedy' every first Wednesday of the month in Los Angeles.

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Vikings Tailgate: James Roday Rodriguez Titan's Up, Announces At The 2022 NFL Draft - TEN - Episode 45 Nov 14, 2024

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Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Hollywood actor and writer James Roday Rodriguez from 'Psych', 'A Million Little Things,' and 'Buddy Games' joins the show to talk about his lifelong love of the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans. James looks back on his childhood memories of Earl Campbell, the thrill of 'The Music City Miracle,' his announcing experience at the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas, and his longtime love of fantasy football. All of this and more is on today's episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

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