Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast

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By: Matthew Coller, Bleav

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.

Geno Smith off the board; Should the Vikings draft Jeremiyah Love? (Part 1)
Today at 12:39 AM

Matthew Coller and Chris Trapasso talk about how the things in free agency impact the Vikings. Geno Smith goes to the Jets and Daniel Jeremiah has a crazy idea for the Vikings to get a running back. 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.


Geno Smith off the board; Should the Vikings draft Jeremiyah Love? (Part 2)
Today at 12:39 AM

Matthew Coller and Chris Trapasso talk about how the things in free agency impact the Vikings. Geno Smith goes to the Jets and Daniel Jeremiah has a crazy idea for the Vikings to get a running back. 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.


Geno Smith off the board; Should the Vikings draft Jeremiyah Love? (Part 3)
Today at 12:39 AM

Matthew Coller and Chris Trapasso talk about how the things in free agency impact the Vikings. Geno Smith goes to the Jets and Daniel Jeremiah has a crazy idea for the Vikings to get a running back. 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 Free Agency: Best options remaining (Part 1)
Yesterday at 6:40 AM

Matthew Coller talks with Andrew Krammer and Manny Hill about the Vikings' lack of movement in free agency on Day 1 and the best players remaining with Andrew Krammer and Manny Hill. 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 Free Agency: Best options remaining (Part 2)
Yesterday at 6:37 AM

Matthew Coller talks with Andrew Krammer and Manny Hill about the Vikings' lack of movement in free agency on Day 1 and the best players remaining with Andrew Krammer and Manny Hill. 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 Free Agency: Best options remaining (Part 3)
Yesterday at 6:27 AM

Matthew Coller talks with Andrew Krammer and Manny Hill about the Vikings' lack of movement in free agency on Day 1 and the best players remaining with Andrew Krammer and Manny Hill. 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 FREE AGENCY SPECIAL (Part 1)
Last Monday at 8:04 PM

Matthew Coller talks about all the movement around the NFL, including the Vikings keeping TJ Hockenson and Eric Wilson. Plus a Tua Tagovialoa update, a Kyler Murray-Vikings report and all sorts of crazy signings. 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 FREE AGENCY SPECIAL (Part 2)
Last Monday at 7:59 PM

Matthew Coller talks about all the movement around the NFL, including the Vikings keeping TJ Hockenson and Eric Wilson. Plus a Tua Tagovialoa update, a Kyler Murray-Vikings report and all sorts of crazy signings. 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 FREE AGENCY SPECIAL (Part 3)
Last Monday at 7:56 PM

Matthew Coller talks about all the movement around the NFL, including the Vikings keeping TJ Hockenson and Eric Wilson. Plus a Tua Tagovialoa update, a Kyler Murray-Vikings report and all sorts of crazy signings. 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.


Ryan Kelly retires, Vikings restructure deals (Hour 1)
Last Saturday at 5:00 PM

Matthew Coller talks about all the movement in the NFL on Friday with Ryan Kelly retiring, Geno Smith getting cut, a report connecting the Vikings to Kyler Murray and them making cap space. 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.


Ryan Kelly retires, Vikings restructure deals (Hour 2)
Last Saturday at 5:00 PM

Matthew Coller talks about all the movement in the NFL on Friday with Ryan Kelly retiring, Geno Smith getting cut, a report connecting the Vikings to Kyler Murray and them making cap space. 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.


Cardinals analyst Alex Clancy addresses Kyler Murray narratives
Last Saturday at 5:08 AM

Matthew Coller is joined by Alex Murray of Locked On Cardinals to discuss all of the Kyler Murray narratives, and whether he would be a good fit in 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.


Steve Palazzolo is buying Kyler Murray if....
Last Friday at 5:14 PM

Check The Mic's Steve Palazzolo thinks the Vikings signing Kyler Murray is the best path but he has one condition. Plus Steve talks about the best draft options for the Vikings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


REPORT: Vikings to release Jonathan Allen. Who's playing DT?!?!? (Part 1)
Last Thursday at 4:14 AM

Matthew Coller talks about ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reporting that Jonathan Allen is being released. The D-line that was good last year might end up having a complete overhaul in 2026. Can Brian Flores find answers? Do they need to take DL in the draft? 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.


REPORT: Vikings to release Jonathan Allen. Who's playing DT?!?!? (Part 2)
Last Thursday at 4:14 AM

Matthew Coller talks about ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reporting that Jonathan Allen is being released. The D-line that was good last year might end up having a complete overhaul in 2026. Can Brian Flores find answers? Do they need to take DL in the draft? 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 want to trade Greenard?!?!?! (Part 1)
03/04/2026

Matthew Coller talks about another crazy day of NFL news, including a shocking report that the Vikings are interested in trading Jonathan Greenard. Does it make any sense? Plus Kyler Murray gets released and Daniel Jones slapped with the transition tag. 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 want to trade Greenard?!?!?! (Part 2)
03/04/2026

Matthew Coller talks about another crazy day of NFL news, including a shocking report that the Vikings are interested in trading Jonathan Greenard. Does it make any sense? Plus Kyler Murray gets released and Daniel Jones slapped with the transition tag. 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.


Jeremiah Sirles ranks his Vikings QB ideas
03/03/2026

Matthew Coller talks with former Viking Jeremiah Sirles about his favorite and least favorite ideas for the QB position and what he took away from the NFL Combine 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 Fowler: 'Probably over' for JJ McCarthy with Vikings (Part 1)
03/03/2026

Matthew Coller talks about the crazy amount of speculation about the Vikings QB situation. Jeremy Fowler said that it's probably over for McCarthy in Minnesota. Plus The Athletic reports on more details of McCarthy and plenty of others speculate on Kyler Murray, Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins and even Tua Tagovailoa. What are we supposed to make of all this? 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...


ESPN's Fowler: 'Probably over' for JJ McCarthy with Vikings (Part 2)
03/03/2026

Matthew Coller talks about the crazy amount of speculation about the Vikings QB situation. Jeremy Fowler said that it's probably over for McCarthy in Minnesota. Plus The Athletic reports on more details of McCarthy and plenty of others speculate on Kyler Murray, Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins and even Tua Tagovailoa. What are we supposed to make of all this? 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...


Chris Trapasso breaks down NFL Combine performances of Vikings prospects
03/03/2026

Matthew Coller talks with draft analyst Chris Trapasso about his 3 most interesting prospects from the NFL Combine and they do a draft simulation where the Vikings come out with a ridiculous amount of talent Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


Emptying the notebook from the NFL Combine
03/01/2026

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Vegas radio host is down on Geno Smith to Vikings
02/27/2026

Raider Nation Radio's Q Myers joins the show to discuss the Vikings' options at quarterback, including Derek Carr and Geno Smith's potential fits in 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.


Bobby Peters breaks down Murray, Carr's fits in Vikings offense
02/27/2026

Author and offensive guru Bobby Peters joins the show to discuss Combine buzz and how he sees Kyler Murray and Derek Carr fitting into the Vikings offense. 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.


Chris Trapasso answers if the Vikings should draft a safety
02/27/2026

Draft expert Chris Trapasso joins the show to discuss the Vikings' QB options, break down the buzz from the Combine, and talk about if Minnesota should target a safety in the first round of the draft. 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.


'Mutual interest' between Vikings and Anthony Richardson and NFLPA report cards are OUT
02/27/2026

Matthew Coller is back in Minnesota to talk about the first strong Vikings rumor about a quarterback and it's.... a little surprisingly about Anthony Richardson. Does that make any sense? Plus NFLPA report cards are out. 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.


Data expert Sam Bruchhaus wants Mac Jones, first-round corner for Vikings
02/26/2026

Matthew Coller is joined from the NFL Combine by SumerSports' Sam Bruchhaus and Aaron Nagler of Cheesehead TV. 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.


Ben Goessling on Vikings QB situation, pressure on KOC
02/25/2026

Matthew Coller is joined from the NFL Combine by Star Tribune's Ben Goessling and Ted Nguyen from The Athletic to talk about the Vikings' QB future and what Ben took away from Kevin O'Connell's talk with the media about JJ McCarthy. 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.


Analyzing O'Connell and Brzezinski's comments at the NFL Combine
02/24/2026

Matthew Coller and Dane Mizutani talk in depth about what we heard from KOC and the acting general manager at the NFL Combine Purple Insider is presented 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.


Chris Trapasso previews Vikings storylines from the NFL Combine
02/24/2026

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Big name free agents for the Vikings? Let's see if any work
02/23/2026

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Vikings receiver Rondale Moore dies at age 25
02/22/2026

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10 most intriguing free agents for the Vikings (Part 1)
02/20/2026

Matthew Coller looks unveils his list of the most intriguing free agents for the Vikings and chats with fans about The Athletic's top 100 free agents list and looks at an interesting Kyler Murray trade idea. 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.


10 most intriguing free agents for the Vikings (Part 2)
02/20/2026

Matthew Coller looks unveils his list of the most intriguing free agents for the Vikings and chats with fans about The Athletic's top 100 free agents list and looks at an interesting Kyler Murray trade idea. 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.


Daniel Jeremiah has the Vikings drafting.... (Part 1)
02/19/2026

Matthew Coller looks at Daniel Jeremiah's second mock draft of 2026 and his choice for the Vikings. Plus a new list of QB competition options for the Vikings. A Kyler Murray update. A draft sim... oh my! 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.


Daniel Jeremiah has the Vikings drafting.... (Part 2)
02/19/2026

Matthew Coller looks at Daniel Jeremiah's second mock draft of 2026 and his choice for the Vikings. Plus a new list of QB competition options for the Vikings. A Kyler Murray update. A draft sim... oh my! 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.


CBS Sports' Mike Renner has a new Vikings QB idea
02/19/2026

CBS Sports' Mike Renner joins the show to discuss the Vikings' QB situation and why he thinks a low-risk trade is the best option for Minnesota, over going for one of the bigger names being talked about. 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.


Packers reporter thinks Malik Willis is a fit with Vikings
02/18/2026

ESPN Wisconsin's Jason Wilde joins the show to discuss the NFC North, the Packers' offseason questions, and why he thinks Malik Willis is a fit for the Vikings 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.


Official Vikings Quarterback Options Ranking List (Part 1)
02/17/2026

Matthew Coller gives his quarterback ranking list and looks at a list of potential trade targets and talks about whether any of them should be interesting for the Vikings. 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.


Official Vikings Quarterback Options Ranking List (Part 2)
02/17/2026

Matthew Coller gives his quarterback ranking list and looks at a list of potential trade targets and talks about whether any of them should be interesting for the Vikings. 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.