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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

Vikings reporters Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune are bringing all you football enthusiasts another way to stay connected to the purple. Consider this podcast to be similar to any Vikings season: full of ups and downs, but never boring.

  • 24 minutes 39 seconds
    Kevin O’Connell respects Aaron Rodgers but affirms his belief in J.J. McCarthy

    In his first public comments to local reporters about the Vikings’ QB situation, O’Connell on Monday addressed the team’s interest in Rodgers and his communication with McCarthy about it. Star Tribune Vikings writers Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker break it all down.

    1 April 2025, 12:49 am
  • 23 minutes 23 seconds
    Indianapolis Star's Joel Erickson talks Will Fries, Ryan Kelly, Cam Bynum and Daniel Jones

    The Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer is joined by Indianapolis Star reporter Joel Erickson to discuss the Vikings and Colts swapping players this offseason. Why was new Vikings center Ryan Kelly available after nine years with the Colts? How did new Vikings guard Will Fries go from seventh-round pick to $17 million per year starter? And how do Cam Bynum and Daniel Jones fit into a new team?

    28 March 2025, 11:54 am
  • 59 minutes 35 seconds
    Takeaways from Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's free agency chat

    Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss what they heard from Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah during his post-free agency news conference with local reporters. What did he have to say about J.J. McCarthy? Aaron Rodgers? His own contract situation? They also discuss the annual NFL rule proposals and take listener questions.

    26 March 2025, 11:02 pm
  • 48 minutes 8 seconds
    Vikings and Aaron Rodgers drama, free agent intros, listener questions and more

    Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings' non-pursuit of Aaron Rodgers, their backup quarterback situation, new coaches, and new players getting introduced to local reporters. They also open the mailbag to answer some of your questions.

    21 March 2025, 7:13 pm
  • 54 minutes 55 seconds
    Ed Ingram, Garrett Bradbury on the move as Vikings remain in QB market

    Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings trading away guard Ed Ingram, trying to trade center Garrett Bradbury, and the state of their current search for a veteran quarterback to pair with J.J. McCarthy.

    14 March 2025, 5:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 11 seconds
    Vikings re-sign Byron Murphy and double down on O-line, D-line adds

    Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the flurry of Vikings moves from Monday night into Tuesday morning, including the re-signing of cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. and the addition of new linemen in guard Will Fries and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (and potentially Javon Hargrave). Daniel Jones left for the Colts. What does that mean for the Vikings' plans at quarterback?

    11 March 2025, 6:31 pm
  • 40 minutes 59 seconds
    Sam Darnold leaves for Seattle as Vikings add Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly

    Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the first day of NFL free agency from a Vikings perspective. What do they make of Sam Darnold's fit and contract with the Seahawks? What does that mean at QB in Minnesota? There appears to be a new starting center despite Garrett Bradbury remaining on the roster. And what about safety Camryn Bynum leaving for the Colts?

    10 March 2025, 11:53 pm
  • 43 minutes 21 seconds
    Vikings opt against tagging Sam Darnold, but contract talks are ongoing

    Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings' decision not to franchise tag Sam Darnold, who is cleared to become a free agent on March 12. That is unless he agrees to a new deal with the Vikings beforehand. What are the Vikings' options otherwise? What does that mean for J.J. McCarthy? And what will the team prioritize in free agency this month?

    5 March 2025, 1:59 am
  • 46 minutes 8 seconds
    Vikings takeaways from the NFL Scouting Combine

    Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker come to you from a random corner of the Indiana Convention Center where they and hundreds of other media members fight to stake out corners of the building to record content for the modern age. What's going to happen with Sam Darnold? What about Byron Murphy Jr.? What are the positions of need from this NFL Draft class? Why is their new assistant O-line coach an intriguing hire?

    26 February 2025, 10:20 pm
  • 53 minutes 31 seconds
    Will the Vikings use the franchise tag on Sam Darnold?

    Andrew Krammer is joined by Purple Insider's Matthew Coller to discuss the two-week franchise tag window and whether the Vikings will use it on quarterback Sam Darnold or cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (Editor's note: After recording, news broke that the Vikings agreed to push back Murphy's void date, making him ineligible for the franchise tag). Plus, the Vikings made an agreement with running back Aaron Jones. It's not a new contract, but it could precede one.

    18 February 2025, 6:29 pm
  • 43 minutes 38 seconds
    What happened at the Super Bowl ... and what comes next for the Vikings?

    Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker have you covered on the latest edition of the podcast.

    13 February 2025, 9:23 pm
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