Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast
Matthew Coller is joined by reporters, players, analysts and much more to break down everything Minnesota Vikings football. From discussing whether JJ McCarthy will take the Vikings to the next level to breaking down offensive line combinations to analyzing the NFC North, this podcast is for people who live and breathe football.
FANTASY SHOW: Does Carson Wentz change things for T.J. Hockenson?
Mike Schopp of WGR 550 joins the show to discuss the Vikings' change at QB and how that could impact T.J. Hockenson, as well as the rest of the Minnesota offense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sam Monson breaks down Vikings' QB situation
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JJ McCarthy update and good news on the injury report??? (Part 1)
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INTERVIEW REPLAY: Jeremiah Sirles on when JJ McCarthy will return? What to expect from Wentz?
This is a replay from Tuesday night's livestream. Former Vikings offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles joins the show to discuss J.J. McCarthy's injury, what it means for the Vikings, a timeline for his return, and what to expect out of Carson Wentz? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
YEESH: Aaron Jones to IR, Cam Akers is back (Part 3)
Matthew Coller talks about the latest injury update from the Vikings: Aaron Jones going on IR. The Vikings sign Cam Akers back. They also add Desmond Ridder. Plus Jeremiah Sirles and Maggie Robinson join. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
YEESH: Aaron Jones to IR, Cam Akers is back (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about the latest injury update from the Vikings: Aaron Jones going on IR. The Vikings sign Cam Akers back. They also add Desmond Ridder. Plus Jeremiah Sirles and Maggie Robinson join. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
YEESH: Aaron Jones to IR, Cam Akers is back (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about the latest injury update from the Vikings: Aaron Jones going on IR. The Vikings sign Cam Akers back. They also add Desmond Ridder. Plus Jeremiah Sirles and Maggie Robinson join. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What's next for the Vikings after JJ McCarthy injury? A roundtable
Matthew Coller talks with Manny Hill and Brian Murphy about the next steps for the Vikings following JJ McCarthy's injury. Do we think Carson Wentz can pull a Sam Darnold. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. 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: JJ MCCARTHY OUT WITH INJURY, WENTZ IN
Matthew Coller talks about KOC's announcement that JJ McCarthy will be out for an ankle injury and Carson Wentz is starting. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
POSTGAME: Vikings collapse against Falcons
Matthew Coller and Dane Mizutani break down the Vikings' disaster against the Atlanta Falcons and JJ McCarthy's miserable night. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. 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 Andrew Krammer talks Falcons-Vikings, Ringer's Steven Ruiz talks J.J. McCarthy
Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune previews the game and Steven Ruiz of The Ringer talks McCarthy's debut and what to look for going forward. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vikings-Falcons preview: Darrisaw out and a HUGE game for Dallas Turner
Matthew Coller talks about the absence of Christian Darrisaw and Andrew Van Ginkel, which puts the pressure on Dallas Turner to rise to the challenge. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Justin Jefferson was NOT happy with his play; a rough Vikings injury report
Matthew Coller talks about Justin Jefferson's self critical comments regarding his Week 1 performance and the Vikings' tough injury report. Plus, Manny Hill and Brian Murphy join for a round table. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
PI Fantasy Show: Will Justin Jefferson break out this week?
Mike Schopp joins the show for this week's Purple Insider Fantasy Show to discuss the Vikings' season opening win and whether Justin Jefferson will have a break out game against the Falcons this weekend? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
INTERVIEW REPLAY: Robert Mays weighs Vikings vs. NFC North after Week 1
This is a replay from Wednesday night's livestream on the Purple Insider YouTube channel. The Athletic Football Show's Robert Mays joins the show to react to the Vikings' come-from-behind Week 1 win. Coller and Robert also discuss how the Vikings stack up in tough NFC North. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
JJ McCarthy's surprising award and a Blake Cashman injury update (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about JJ McCarthy being given NFC Offensive Player of the Week and the serious nature of Blake Cashman's injury. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
JJ McCarthy's surprising award and a Blake Cashman injury update (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about JJ McCarthy being given NFC Offensive Player of the Week and the serious nature of Blake Cashman's injury. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
INTERVIEW REPLAY: Jeremiah Sirles talks about what worked in J.J. McCarthy's debut
This is a replay from Tuesday night's livestream on the Purple Insider YouTube channel. Former Vikings lineman Jeremiah Sirles joined Matthew Coller to discuss J.J. McCarthy's victorious debut. What worked for McCarthy? What didn't? How does what we saw on Monday night project forward? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What did JJ McCarthy show the Vikings in his debut? (Part 2)
Matthew Coller chats with Vikings fans about JJ McCarthy's incredible fourth quarter and the conclusions we should take from it. Plus Jeremiah Sirles and Maggie Robinson join in the second hour. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What did JJ McCarthy show the Vikings in his debut? (Part 1)
Matthew Coller chats with Vikings fans about JJ McCarthy's incredible fourth quarter and the conclusions we should take from it. Plus Jeremiah Sirles and Maggie Robinson join in the second hour. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
McCarthy clutch as Vikings pull off INSANE win over Bears
Matthew Coller and Dane Mizutani talk about JJ McCarthy's wild win over the Chicago Bears.
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Harrison Smith out and the Packers STEAMROLL the Lions
Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings announcing that Harrison Smith is officially out and breaks down a wild day across the NFL, starting with the Packers manhandling the Detroit Lions. Which teams are who we thought they were? Where were the biggest surprises? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Harrison Smith update! Vikings almost at full strength vs. Bears (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings injury report with Christian Darrisaw and Harrison Smith updates from Kevin O'Connell and then Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune joins the show to give a hard core breakdown of matchups. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Harrison Smith update! Vikings almost at full strength vs. Bears (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings injury report with Christian Darrisaw and Harrison Smith updates from Kevin O'Connell and then Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune joins the show to give a hard core breakdown of matchups. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
NEW: Bombshell article dives deep into Caleb Williams dysfunction (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings injury report on Friday showing Christian Darrisaw as a full participant. Also he goes over his notes from Thursday and ESPN's Kalyn Kahler uses Sean Payton's bizarre formula to break down the 2024 class (hint: It's big on McCarthy). The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
NEW: Bombshell article dives deep into Caleb Williams dysfunction (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings injury report on Friday showing Christian Darrisaw as a full participant. Also he goes over his notes from Thursday and ESPN's Kalyn Kahler uses Sean Payton's bizarre formula to break down the 2024 class (hint: It's big on McCarthy). The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
ESPN's Courtney Cronin previews Bears-Vikings
ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins the show to preview the Monday Night Football matchup between the Bears and Vikings. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What do we want to see from JJ McCarthy in 2025? And picking the schedule
Matthew Coller talks with Brian Murphy and Manny Hill about what they are most interested to find out about the 2025 Minnesota Vikings. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
JJ McCarthy is ready for the big stage
Matthew Coller talks about comments from JJ McCarthy and Kevin O'Connell at TCO Performance Center on Wednesday. McCarthy said he's ready for the nerves that come along with his debut. Plus updates on Harrison Smith, Christian Darrisaw and Dallas Turner. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Show: Best props, QB matchups from four most interesting Week 1 games
Matthew Coller is joined by Mike Schopp of ADP Chasing for the return of the Purple Insider Fantasy Show. Coller and Mike discuss some of the most interesting props and quarterback matchups from the four of the best games of opening week of the 2025 season. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jeremiah Sirles needs Vikings to find their identity around JJ McCarthy (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks with former Vikings offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles about the Vikings' offensive identity and how Kevin O'Connell and JJ McCarthy will find that. And then they preview Vikings-Bears from the trenches perspective. Maggie Robinson then joins for a rundown of predictions from NFL executives. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jeremiah Sirles needs Vikings to find their identity around JJ McCarthy (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks with former Vikings offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles about the Vikings' offensive identity and how Kevin O'Connell and JJ McCarthy will find that. And then they preview Vikings-Bears from the trenches perspective. Maggie Robinson then joins for a rundown of predictions from NFL executives. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Wait, Micah Parsons' injury was real? (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about the news from ESPN's Adam Schefter that Micah Parsons' back injury needed treatment and his status for Week 1 isn't clear. Plus Arif Hasan joins the show to talk Parsons and answers pressing Vikings 2025 questions. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Wait, Micah Parsons' injury was real? (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about the news from ESPN's Adam Schefter that Micah Parsons' back injury needed treatment and his status for Week 1 isn't clear. Plus Arif Hasan joins the show to talk Parsons and answers pressing Vikings 2025 questions. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jalen Nailor health update via ESPN, Thielen takes pay cut (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about the news from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that the Vikings are optimistic about Jalen Nailor and the re-working of Adam Thielen's contract. Plus Maggie Robinson talks with NFL rules analyst Walt Anderson. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jalen Nailor health update via ESPN, Thielen takes pay cut (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about the news from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that the Vikings are optimistic about Jalen Nailor and the re-working of Adam Thielen's contract. Plus Maggie Robinson talks with NFL rules analyst Walt Anderson. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Panthers reporter talks Thielen's fit with JJ McCarthy (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks with Carolina Observer's Mike Kaye about why Carolina traded Adam Thielen and how he will work with a young QB. Plus the Micah Parsons contract details are craaaazy. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Panthers reporter talks Thielen's fit with JJ McCarthy (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks with Carolina Observer's Mike Kaye about why Carolina traded Adam Thielen and how he will work with a young QB. Plus the Micah Parsons contract details are craaaazy. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Packers trade for Micah Parsons (Part 2)
Matthew Coller breaks down the Packers trade for Micah Parsons and Dane Mizutani joins to talk about the Vikings' press conferences with Adam Thielen, Carson Wentz, KOC and Kwesi. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Packers trade for Micah Parsons (Part 1)
Matthew Coller breaks down the Packers trade for Micah Parsons and Dane Mizutani joins to talk about the Vikings' press conferences with Adam Thielen, Carson Wentz, KOC and Kwesi. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
