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(Lionel Messi managed to score three times while this episode was being recorded.) Alex recounts the No. 2 game on his Pain Index, delighting Peter with tales of a certain down-and-distance that lives forever in Packers lore. World Cup fever is everywhere, and our hosts share in it while explaining the ways it could be improved. Peter breaks down the changes in the Vikings front office, and Alex explains his biggest problem with the Christian Watson contract. Also: Paging the Brown County sheriff's office... anyone??
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Peter promised a slow news cycle, and he was thoroughly wrong. The first day of June brought two big NFL trades, news of a Giants reunion, and rumors of a Pro Bowl QB retiring to take a spot in the TV booth. Our fearless hosts also dive into the Vikings' recent GM hire, the Timberwolves rebrand, and terrible news out of Green Bay.
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The NFL schedules are set, and the Vikings and Packers are squaring off Week 1 in the highly visible 3:25 p.m. window on Fox. What are the advantages (and disadvantages) of each team's season-long grind? And when will Adrian Peterson's name be added to the Vikings Ring of Honor? Lastly, if you are the person who created a certain J.J. McCarthy website, please... seek help.
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Pro sports fans in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area are buzzing with ... optimism? This is new. Naturally, it has nothing to do with the Vikings. But the show must go on, and while Peter and Alex assess the current Timberwolves/Wild moment, they also address the NFL Draft, the new Packers QB, and much more.
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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is one of the most foregone draft conclusions in NFL history. The Raiders are more or less publicly stating he is their guy. But why is he worth the top pick? Peter and Alex do a thorough breakdown of the one-year Hoosier wonder. They also enter the War Room to decide where the Vikings and Packers should spend their first picks. Thankfully, they are much more adept at these things than they are trying to figure out where to watch the Masters.
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The last time "replacement refs" were upon us, no team suffered more than the Packers. Now, the league is once again playing serious hardball with its judges, setting up a potential Fail Mary V2. Elsewhere: Minnesota puts in a bid for the 2028 NFL Draft, while Green Bay contemplates a more corporatized version of Lambeau Field. Alex also shares his book report for Chuck Klosterman's new release, 'Football,' which foresees a disturbance in the NFL force.
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While Bam Adebayo's 83 points provided a brief distraction, this week has been a full, hefty onslaught of NFL news. Both the Packers and Vikings have been very busy, but perhaps not as busy as the Las Vegas Raiders are about to be (yikes). Kyler Murray's move to Minneapolis appears imminent, and a surprising Packer is now the longest-tenured player in Green Bay.
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Content warning: This episode discusses self-harm and mental health issues, in the context of recent NFL news. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 in the United States and Canada. Peter and Alex discuss the latest from the Vikings and Packers, while also discussing the NBA's growing crisis, and some crazy changes coming to the football rulebook.
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Vikings fans watched as their former quarterback lifted the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday night. Many were happy for him; some were coping in strange ways. Peter and Alex dig into the Xs and Os of the Seahawks' Super win, and the Xs and Os of Bad Bunny's halftime performance. Welcome to Season 2!
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In a bizarrely timed announcement, the Minnesota Vikings decided to move on from GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Who is most at fault for the team's struggles since Adofo-Mensah's hiring in 2022? Peter and Alex dig into the facts. And, for the millionth consecutive season, the Vikes won't be participating in the Super Bowl; that'd be the Patriots and Seahawks. Alex and Peter make their picks for the Big Game, and also celebrate the 1-year anniversary of A Disgusting Act!
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A Minnesota Vikings fan and a Green Bay Packers fan attempt to put aside their differences and discuss how their favorite teams fit into the larger NFL picture.