Mackey & Judd react to the news of Harrison Smith returning to the Minnesota Vikings for the 2026 season! How much does Hitman have left in the tank? How deep (or not) is the Vikings’ defense? What needs to happen for Smith to make teh Pro Football Hall of Fame?

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Will Minnesota Vikings DC Brian Flores carry the team in 2026? Where does Brian Flores rank in terms of Vikings defensive minds and more on Purple Daily with Doogie!

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What does success look like for the Minnesota Vikings in 2026? 10 or more wins? A playoff win? A deep playoff run? The Before I Die crew is live at the Minnesota State Fair looking ahead to the 2026 Minnesota Vikings season.

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Picking Minnesota Vikings schedule for the final time! We pick the Vikings record for the final time; Latest Vikings feedback; Plus a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair!

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Leighton James of Before I Die joins Thor Nystrom to highlight their top areas of excitement and concern for the Vikings in 2026. Then the two run through their favorite Vikings player props for the upcoming year!

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Minnesota Vikings audit from NFL executives; Some weird propaganda is coming out against Vikings QB Kyler Murray; The Vikings are the 12th best team in the NFC; Plus latest Vikings news and more! We have to deal with a rain delay and more from the Minnesota State Fair on Purple Daily!

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It's an 'Ask Thor Anything' edition of TTP from the Sate Fair with Thor Nystrom fielding questions from listeners regarding Kevin O'Connell's tactics and decisions, who wins the honorary Mr. Mankato award from the preseason, and much more!

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Minnesota Vikings predictions from the Minnesota State Fair! Vikings GM Nolan Teasley addresses JJ McCarthy's health and future in Minnesota; Later in the show, Vikings predictions on a Write That down Wednesday; Plus, Chip Scoggins joins the show to talk Vikings and more on Purple Daily.

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Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad, Thor Nystrom, and AJ Fredrickson attempt to predict every single playoff team for the upcoming NFL season, list their Super Bowl champs, try to predict the NFL MVP, and much more!

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Thor Nystrom reacts live from the Minnesota State Fair to the Vikings officially signing Kyle Van Noy to their practice squad, reviews the team's other additions and subtractions, is join by Judd Zulgad, and performs a 3-round mock draft for if the Vikings overachieve in 2026!

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Props, spreads, trends for NFL and college football Week 1! The NFL season is a week away and we have more props to watch; Plus, Thor has more picks for another week of College Football on Sweating Sundays!

– 02:00 Miami-Stanford home dog pick

– 06:00 – NFL and college Football Props

– 24:00 – NFL news and notes

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer Dumb Football Questions LIVE at the Minnesota State Fair, plus the 2026 Fat Guy Fantasy Football Draft! 

Dumb Football Questions, including… What was your favorite part of playing in the NFL?; What was the greatest thing you learned in high school football?; What happened the day Teddy Bridgewater injured his knee in Minnesota Vikings practice?; Any parenting advice for a new parent?; Is Aaron Donald going to dominate for Los Angeles Rams?

Plus, the 2026 Fat Guy Fantasy Football Draft! 

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Kevin O'Connell's PERFORMANCE REVIEW; Do the Vikings have the right head coach; Minnesota Vikings hosting Kyle Van Noy on a visit; Plus, latest Vikings news and Alex Boone and Jeremiah Sirles join the show and more on Purple Daily!

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Thor Nystrom is joined by Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson to discuss the latest Minnesota Vikings happenings after the weekend's initial 53-man roster announcements. Could he Vikings look to add from the crop of players who were waived? Are there any players still unsigned that peak interest? Plus more on the latest Thor Talks Purple!

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Minnesota Vikings future with or without JJ McCarthy; McCarthy is reportedly dealing with a multiple-week injury; Will the Vikings trade or bury McCarthy; Vikings added a few offensive linemen on waivers; Plus other Vikings news and more on Purple Daily!

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It's a live Football Takes from the Minnesota State Fair with Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad, Thor Nystrom, and AJ Fredrickson sharing their favorite and least favorite things from the football weekend. With takes on the Packers running back situation, Aaron Donald returning to the Rams, and much more!

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Thor Nystrom reacts to the Minnesota Vikings releasing their initial 53-man roster, the team keeping four quarterbacks, the most surprising cuts and keeps, plus much more!

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The Minnesota Vikings roster is officially set, well at least for now. With the team currently carrying 4 QB’s and four Tight Ends it is logical to assume at least two more moves are coming. But who is still on their way out and what positions do the Vikings still need the most help at? Leighton James and Jason Harmon are back with a new edition of Before I Die! 

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Mackey and Judd react to the initial Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster, which includes FOUR quarterbacks! Will JJ McCarthy stay on the roster, or will Nolan Teasley and Kevin O'Connell still make a move? Plus, injuries have depleted the Vikings' depth at a couple key positions, a Punter Battle 2026 winner, and more!

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Mackey and Judd react to JJ McCarthy NOT playing against the Denver Broncos in the Minnesota Vikings' final preseason game. What next in the Vikings-McCarthy saga?

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Minnesota Vikings FINAL 53-man roster projection! Judd gives his final projection for the 2026 Vikings; Plus, feedback on the Vikings; Dex's fair notes and a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily!

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From the fair, Mackey, Judd, Thor, and AJ share their hottest takes including a one-for-one swap with the Falcons for Michael, the destruction of the Pro Bowl, collegiate eligibility, and more!

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With the Vikings wrapping up the preseason tonight, Thor Nystrom discusses the top storylines for the game, then welcomes in Judd Zulgad to discuss the players on the fronge of making the final roster!

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Minnesota Vikings training camp notes LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair! Starting with JJ McCarthy's latest injury at Vikings training camp; Will Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell sticking to running the football more this season; Later in the show, Doogie joins to give thoughts on the Vikings; Plus more updates from the State Fair on Purple Daily!

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Thor Talks Purple is LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair with an 'Ask Thor Anything' edition of the show! Listener questions about preseason standouts, if the team will regret cutting anyone loose, and so much more!

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Judd and Chip discuss whether J.J. McCarthy or Carson Wentz will be the Vikings' No. 2 quarterback this season and wonder if McCarthy can find success in Minnesota. Chip also gives his thoughts on whether Harrison Smith will return, what excites him most about these Vikings and provides his thoughts on the passing of fellow Tennessean Dolly Parton.

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Thor Nystrom reacts to the news yesterday of Jeshaun Jones being handed a 3-game suspension by the NFL and discusses what that means as final cuts near. Plus a talks about the latest signings and cuts, and a key rookie returns to practice. Plus a 3-round mock with a top ten pick!

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving Kyler Murray, JJ McCarthy, Justin Jefferson and more on Write That Down! Plus, latest Vikings training camp updates on the QB battle and more on Purple Daily!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey dive into the Deshaun Watson news, Jed York paying $140 for some fun, and answer Dumb Football Questions! 

01:00 - In discussing their upcoming schedule, the boys discover Boone is using AI

08:00 - DFQ: Should Cleveland Browns fans riot after Deshaun Watson was named starter?

14:00 - The boys react to NFL players going back to college

25:00 - San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested for soliciting a friend for $140

32:00 - DFQ: How hard is shotgun snapping? 

39:00 - DFQ: Do you want your kids to play pro sports? 

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Judd Zulgad joins Thor Nystrom for a 'Modest Proposal' edition of TTP with asks of the Vikings to stay open minded to adding to the running back room and a more desperate plea to add at he edge position before Week 1. What's the level of comfort at the center position right now, and a look at the new Rivalry edition jerseys!

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Minnesota Vikings training camp updates! Starting with the Vikings quarterback plan to conclude the preseason; Will Carson Wentz or JJ McCarthy be the Vikings backup QB; Plus, Vikings training camp updates on Kyler Murray, rookies and more Vikings news on Purple Daily. 

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– 02:00 Thor has some picks for week zero in college football

– 05:00 D-Bro makes his first NFL Futures pick for the week

– 17:50 NFL preseason takeaways with the Browns naming DeShaun Watson QB. 1

– 23:00 Jack Strand is balling out for the Atlanta Falcons

– 28:00 Other NFL preseason darlings

– 37:00 Fantasy Football flagplants to draft this year

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Mackey and Judd dive into their favorite and least favorite things from the football weekend, with topics including the Cleveland Browns naming Deshaun Watson starting QB, Minnesota’s own Jack Strand turning heads in training camp, Dae'Quan Wright going back to college football (LSU) after spending all summer in NFL camp and more! 

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We had hoped to avoid it, but we simply cannot avoid discussing how lost and broken J.J. McCarthy currently appears to be for the Minnesota Vikings. Can J.J. be salvaged and will he even be on the Minnesota Vikings week one roster? What has the BID crew seen in the preseason they like that they feel will translate to the regular season? What have they seen they don’t like? Leighton James and Jason Harmon are back for another edition of Before I Die. 

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Thor Nystrom reacts to the Vikings' second preseason game in which the team was kept out of the end zone. He shares his thoughts and notes on the QB showings of JJ McCarthy and Carson Wentz, the ongoing RB3 battle, and which receivers emerged with notable days. Plus talks about the mad man tendencies we're already seeing from Brian Flores on defense, and more!

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Minnesota Vikings reasons for EXCITEMENT for this season; Mackey lays out what happens if the Vikings have a top-20 passing game with a top-5 defense; Plus other reasons to be excited for the Vikings; Reasons that concern us about the Vikings; Plus remaining Vikings camp battles and more on Purple Daily!

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Mackey and Judd react to JJ McCarthy's postgame quotes after the Minnesota Vikings' preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and they speculate about who will be QB2 when the season starts -- McCarthy or Carson Wentz?

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Mackey and Judd recap the Minnesota Vikings' preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens, including discussion about JJ McCarthy, Carson Wentz, Big Citrus and more.

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Thor and Mackey live stream the first half of Minnesota Vikings - Baltimore Ravens preseason game! The boys provide thoughts on JJ McCarthy's first half, a dominant performance by Dominique Orange and the Vikings defense, and much more!

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Thor Nystrom talks about the big joint practices the Vikings have seen from Dallas Turner and whether or not a huge season could be incoming. The linebacker room for Minnesota is looking as strong as ever, the safety room takes another hit with injuries, Thor shares a couple diamonds in the rough, and previews Saturday's preseason game!

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Why Minnesota Vikings are ALWAYS stuck in QB purgatory; Latest Vikings training camp updates; Will Kyler Murray break the streak of bad Vikings quarterback play; Plus, a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily!

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Judd's Camp Notes -- along with Mackey and Thor -- details Thursday's joint practice Day 2 between the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens! Caleb Banks and Dallas Turner were among the guys who flashed for the Vikings. Plus, an update on both Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy, a deep dive into Murray's mechanics, and much more!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey sit down with one of the toughest NFL offensive linemen of this generation -- Matt Slauson! The boys dive into Matt’s career, his philosophies on NFL offensive line play, his terrifying career-ending injuries, and more! 

01:00 - Matt Slauson joins The OLine Committee! 

02:00 - Slauson prided himself on “old school” offensive line style and mentality … How he applied that at various stops in his career

15:00 - Slauson tells stories about his time with the Chicago Bears

20:00 - Why did Andrew Luck’s career get shortened? 

26:00 - Slauson tells the emotional and crazy story about how his career ended

42:00 - Life after the NFL 

47:00 - Was football worth all the injuries? The boys all chime in 

51:00 - NFL players are apparently now allowed to go back to college? WTF? 

54:00 - Jeremiah’s F1 Minute! 

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It's an Ask Thor Anything edition of TTP with Thor Nystrom fielding questions from listeners about the Vikings wide receivers, the impact of some rookies on the squad, controversy currently happening in college football, and much more!

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Minnesota Vikings offensive line has a new approach? New Vikings offensive line coach Keith Carter has a new philosophy for his unit; Will the Vikings offensive line finally stay healthy and live up to its potential? Plus other Vikings updates and more on Purple Daily with Doogie!

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Minnesota Vikings joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens continue today. The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins joins Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad for a recap of day one, including the ongoing building of chemistry between Justin Jefferson and Kyler Murray. Food for thought… Imagine if the Vikings had drafted Kyle Hamilton? The boys also dig into who will be QB2 when the season starts. 

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Judd's Camp Notes documents Day 1 of Minnesota Vikings - Baltimore Ravens joint practice! Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy, despite some early struggles, finished strong in 2-minute drill. Judd brings notes about Murray and Justin Jefferson's chemistry, Blake Brandel snapping issues, how secure McCarthy's QB2 job is, and much more!

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Thor Nystrom catches up on the latest Vikings transactions after signing Joshua Gray today ahead of joint practices, then runs through some options he thinks the Vikings may want to keep tabs on if the snapping issues at camp persist, then a 3-round mock draft!

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving Kyler Murray, JJ McCarthy, training camp practices and more on Write That Down!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey wonder if everyone is actually sleeping on the Dallas Cowboys… Plus, Dumb Football Questions!

01:00 - Are the Dallas Cowboys primed for a huge season? 

07:00 - The boys tell stories about taking on legendary defensive linemen -- Julius Peppers, Vince Wilfork, Jared Allen and more

18:00 - Sirles brings all-22 film of himself to the table and gets fined 

27:00 - DFQ: Do players actually care about winning preseason games? 

33:00 - DFQ: Do training camp fights ever spill over into the locker room?

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