It's Week 1 of the 2022 Regular Season and you're listening to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast! As the season officially kicks off this weekend, it starts with a bang. The Green Bay Packers are coming to town and Defensive Tackle Harrison Phillips is looking forward to the challenge. Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson catch up with Harrison on how his acclimation is going here in Minnesota (15:55), keeping a productive routine on a week-to-week basis (17:00), physically preparing for the grind ahead...
Sep 06, 2022•36 min
Welcome back to a very busy episode of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. There's been a flurry of activity this week and we've got you covered. Rookie Offensive Guard Ed Ingram joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to discuss what it feels like to be a part of the starting offensive line unit (15:00), his journey from college to the NFL (15:45), winning a national championship at LSU (20:45) and his motivation for his first NFL season (25:20). Jay Nelson joins the show to talk about all of the ros...
Sep 01, 2022•46 min
Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report! The Vikings finalized their 2022 Preseason, losing 23-13 to the Denver Broncos in the Mile High City. RB Bryant Koback punched in the lone TD rushing for a 1-yard score in the 2nd Quarter. Koback finished with 41 yards on 14 carries and a TD. WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette lead the team with 63 receiving yards on 3 receptions, including a 30 yard pass from QB Kellen Mond. Kicker Greg Joseph went 2-for-2 on field goals, including a 58-yard boot to start the 4...
Aug 28, 2022•14 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. This week's guest, Cornerback Akayleb Evans, joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to discuss what his first NFL home preseason game felt like (17:20), the competition at his position group (18:40), what it feels like to be at his new “job” (22:10), and the power of social media (24:40). Also, the preseason is wrapping up and the Vikings are making moves. Producer Jay Nelson joins to talk with Tatum and Gabe about the acquisition...
Aug 25, 2022•29 min
Welcome back once again to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings lost preseason game #2 at U.S Bank Stadium on Saturday night to the San Francisco 49ers, 17-7. Vikings Running back Ty Chandler punched in a 3-yard touchdown and provided the Vikings only score of the evening. Vikings Defensive Tackle Ty McGill notched 1.5 sacks and 4 QB Hits on the evening, but 49ers QB's Nate Sudfeld and Brock Purdy combined their efforts to lead San Francisco to a 17-7 victory. Head Coach Kevin O'Connell in h...
Aug 21, 2022•21 min
Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Rookie Running Back Ty Chandler joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson on this week's edition of the podcast to discuss the dynamics in the running back room (13:30), the hard work ethic he learned from a young age in Mississippi (15:30), speaking life goals into existence (17:45), and making the most of his opportunity (21:35). Producer Jay Nelson also joins the group to discuss observations on the joint practices versus the 49'ers (1:30) and the e...
Aug 19, 2022•29 min
Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings drop their preseason opener in Las Vegas versus the Raiders 26 - 20. Check out all of the immediate reaction to the Vikings first preseason game, including: Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's first official game at the helm, the quarterback play of Mond and Mannion, the bright spots in the Special Teams unit and what the Vikings need to focus on to get ready for the rest of the preseason. All of this and more is in the Preseason Game #1 edition of th...
Aug 15, 2022•12 min
Welcome to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Vikings Legend Robert Smith joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson this week from Vikings Training Camp to give his assessment on the importance of the upcoming preseason games in the coming weeks (2:34), what coaches are looking for in each of these games (5:44), Robert's exciting announcement (11:40), and the battle in the running back room (22:45). All of this and more is in Episode 158 of the Minnesota Vikings podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Aug 12, 2022•33 min
Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Running back Alexander Mattison joins (17:37) Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to discuss all of the monumental changes he's seen over the past year. Between working with a new coaching staff, changing his jersey number, being in the final year of his Vikings contract, plus the prospect of being a new father in the very near future, Alexander discusses the positive outlook for his future and the excitement he feels with his position group to get out...
Aug 04, 2022•36 min
Rookie CB Andrew Booth Jr. joins Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett on this episode of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Andrew addresses the change in mentality between college and the pros, the 'mind-over-matter' concept in overcoming injuries, the vibe with the others in his position room and his goals on succeeding during Training Camp. Gabe and Tatum also discuss the Vikings who landed on the "Top 25 Under 25 list" and how fans can get their tickets to enjoy the fun days of Training Camp. All of...
Jul 28, 2022•36 min
Assistant Director of Player Performance, Derik Keyes, joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to talk about the state of the Vikings Strength and Conditioning Department, the infectious nature of positive motivation, being on the cutting edge of player performance, working with motivated veteran players, and focusing everyone's goals to win a Super Bowl. Gabe, Tatum and Producer Jay Nelson also review their most underrated "talkers" going into Training Camp next week. All of this and more is in ...
Jul 21, 2022•48 min
Welcome to Episode 154 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Executive Director of Player Health & Performance Tyler Williams joins Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett to discuss his philosophies behind maximizing player performances and keeping your favorite athletes on the field week-in-and-week-out. From the weight room and nutrition bar to utilizing the latest in sports science, Tyler explains the methods behind his process. Tatum Everett and Producer Jay Nelson also break down the latest ESPN ...
Jul 14, 2022•46 min
Assistant Defensive Backs/Safeties coach Roy Anderson joins Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett on Episode 153 of the Minnesota Vikings podcast. Roy opens up about transitioning into the new coaching staff, learning Ed Donatell's defensive scheme, working with the veterans while coaching up his new players and gives a glimpse into Draft night when the Vikings chose Lewis Cine with their 1st round pick. Tatum and Producer Jay Nelson also sit down to talk about all of the news leading into the 4th of...
Jun 29, 2022•33 min
Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. We continue our series this summer introducing our listeners to members of the Minnesota Vikings coaching staff. This time Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson meet up with Assistant Quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson to talk about his ties to Texas A & M, his past experiences in playing quarterback, coaching from high school to the NFL, methods to reaching out to differing learning styles and more. Tatum Everett and Producer Jay Nelson also discuss ...
Jun 25, 2022•51 min
Special Teams Assistant Coach Ben Kotwica joins Tatum Everett, Gabe Henderson and Producer Jay Nelson this week on the podcast. "Coach K" (sorry Gabe) has used his experiences growing up in Chicago, attending West Point, flying Apache helicopters and more to help navigate his way through his NFL career. He shares what gives him his motivation at this stage professionally and what he looks forward to most with this 2022 Vikings squad. Tatum, Gabe and Jay also discuss the latest Colin Cowherd hot ...
Jun 14, 2022•41 min
Welcome to Episode 150 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Alumni Quarterback Matt Cassel joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to reminisce about his time here in Minnesota, his long friendship with Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and what it's like to have to absorb a new system as a quarterback. Producer Jay Nelson joins Gabe and Tatum to discuss the main talkers that have come out of the end of the 2022 offseason program, the overall vibe in the locker room so far, answering the big question of "H...
Jun 09, 2022•43 min
In the first-ever episode of #VikesLife, co-hosts Alexa Score and Felicia Johnson give you a sampling of what you’ll hear all season long on the podcast. The crew covers this week's best social media moments, from new Vikings pets to a baby named Thielen! Enjoy an interview with Jay Matuzak, the man behind the Skol Chant at U.S. Bank Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 03, 2022•40 min
Tatum Everett, Gabe Henderson and Producer Jay Nelson discuss the fallout from the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. Hear from head Coach Kevin O'Connell, Tackle Brian O'Neill and Linebacker Eric Kendricks, as they talked to the media during their stop at Highwood Hills Elementary School in St. Paul this week. The crew is also joined by Texas native, Kris Boyd, who talks about his need to try and assist the local community in Uvalde by starting a GoFundMe to provide some assistance to the victims. Adam ...
May 26, 2022•46 min
Vikings Guard Chris Reed joins Tatum Everett, Staff Writer Craig Peters and Producer Jay Nelson on this week's episode of the Minnesota Vikings. Chris remembers his love for Vikings Training Camp down in Mankato, looking forward to a fresh start in the new Vikings scheme, the collaboration that has been going on so far during offseason workouts and gives us a look into the personalities of the Offensive Line meeting room. Tatum, Craig and Jay discuss the finalized preseason opponents list, the k...
May 20, 2022•45 min
The 2022 NFL Schedule is officially here! Welcome to Episode 146 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Ticketmaster. The Vikings know their seasonal roadmap and we're here to break it all down. Tatum Everett, Gabe Henderson, Producer Jay Nelson and Vikings Staff Writer Lindsey Young breakdown all the 2022 regular season matchups, including the primetime and holiday tilts. It's also the beginning of Vikings Rookie Mini Camp and everyone gives their opinion on which storylines they're look...
May 12, 2022•43 min
With the 2022 NFL Draft in the rear view, we decided to give the fans a peak behind the curtain on everything that went into the Draft evaluation process. Vikings National Scout Chisom Opara joins Gabe Henderson to discuss the lead up over the last few years that culminated last weekend, embracing the grind, what they look for in a prospect and their overall vibe inside the Thomson Reuters Draft Room. Tatum Everett joins Gabe to discuss the announcement of the Vikings vs Saints game in London We...
May 06, 2022•38 min
The 2022 NFL Draft is officially over. Tatum Everett and Producer Jay Nelson breakdown the Vikings Day 3 picks, look at all 10 additions to see how they may fit into the front office's roster plans, and breakdown key upcoming league dates that kick in over the next 6 weeks. It's been a busy Draft weekend and the anticipation of earning an opportunity to chase a dream has officially shifted to a reality for the newest members of the 2022 Minnesota Vikings. Join in the excitement on Episode 144 of...
Apr 30, 2022•32 min
Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft has officially concluded and the Vikings made 3 Picks in Rounds 2 & 3. Ron Johnson, Tatum Everett, Pete Bercich and Gabe Henderson stayed up late to break it all down. They review the additions of Clemson Cornerback Andrew Booth Jr., LSU Guard Ed Ingram and Oklahoma Linebacker Brian Asamoah, as well as breakdown the areas where these players can make the most impact. The crew also gives their thoughts on where the Vikings can still potentially find value on Day 3 ...
Apr 30, 2022•40 min
Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft is in the books and the Vikings have selected Georgia Safety Lewis Cine. Gabe Henderson, Ron Johnson and Producer Jay Nelson breakdown the trade the Vikings made in Round 1, how Cine can possibly fit in this Vikings scheme, what the pundits are saying about the Vikings selection of Cine at #32 and who's potentially available with the Vikings 2nd Round pick at #34. All of this and more is on this late night edition of Episode 142 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. See...
Apr 29, 2022•24 min
It's 2022 Draft Week and we've gathered the best-of-the-best for Episode 141 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Hall of Famer John Randle sits down with Gabe Henderson and Producer Jay Nelson to talk about how he found his motivation during his career, the privilege of playing in the NFL, advise for the new NFL Rookie class coming into the League, his love for Minnesota and a great story about a strange phone call he took during his rookie season. Gabe and Jay also reach out to our favorite Vikin...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 10 min
We are 1 week away from the 2022 NFL Draft! Tatum Everett & Gabe Henderson bring in someone who knows what it takes to earn their way into the NFL, newly signed OLB Za'Darius Smith. Z talks about his NFL journey from only playing 1 year of high school football, to having to learn the game during his time in Mississippi, and eventually signing with the Minnesota Vikings this offseason. Za'Darius emphasizes the power of patience, identifying ways to take advantage of opportunities, and using s...
Apr 21, 2022•45 min
Vikings Defensive Tackle Dalvin Tomlinson joins Tatum Everett, Gabe Henderson and Producer Jay Nelson to talk about his feelings on the new vibe in the building during offseason workouts, getting to know his new teammates, setting his 2022 goals, and identifying his 'why' for the upcoming season. Gabe, Tatum and Jay also discuss the players they want to see 'take the next step' in 2022, as well as Minnesota fans enjoying the other local teams upcoming playoff series. All of this and more is on E...
Apr 14, 2022•47 min
The voice of the Vikings, Paul Allen, joins Episode 138 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast to answer the questions you submitted on the 2022 NFL Draft, free agency, veterans and more. Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson also join P.A. to look at this team's defensive needs, the likelihood of moving up to grab specific players inside the Top 10 and the signings of Cornerback Patrick Peterson/Guard Chris Reed. All of this and much more is in Episode 138 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. See omnystudio.com...
Apr 06, 2022•53 min
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero joins Gabe Henderson down at the 2022 NFL League Meetings in Florida to talk about the new rule proposals, the Vikings moves so far in free agency and Tom's feelings on the current state of the 2022 NFL offseason. Tatum Everett and Producer Jay Nelson also get you up to speed on the latest free agency additions and how they think those moves may alter the team's plans for the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft. All of this and more is on Episode 137 of the Minnesota Vikings podc...
Mar 30, 2022•34 min
Newly signed Defensive Tackle Harrison Phillips sat down with Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to talk about his excitement to join the Purple, what drives him as a player, how his experience in Wrestling helped solidify his game and the importance in his life of giving back through supporting youth programs. Gabe and producer Jay Nelson also talk about the signing of Za'darius Smith and the continued blockbuster moves happening throughout NFL's free agency period. All of this and more is on Epi...
Mar 24, 2022•45 min