Welcome back to Skol Stories. Paul Allen welcomes Vikings Coach Brad Childress to the show. Brad looks back on the influences of his long line of accomplished staff members, why making bold moves for big time players netted massive rewards year over year, how supporting grandchildren playing youth sports has become his passion, and why living in Minnesota is still important to Brad and his family to this day. All of this and more is in today's episode of Skol Stories.

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Welcome to episode 328 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Cy Amundson & Pete Bercich put a bow on the Vikings 2026 NFL Draft. Cy & Pete review the final 4 selections from Saturday, including two running backs, a cornerback and a big offensive center. Cy and Pete also review the entire draft, including why Pete is so excited about the tape on Safety Jakobe Thomas, why consistency is the name of the game, and how this new crop of talent looks to be loaded with off the charts physical ability. All of this and more is in episode 328 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

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Welcome to episode 327 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Cy Amundson & Paul "Meatsauce" Lambert break down the Vikings Day 2 selections in the 2nd and 3rd rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. Cy & Paul review the terms of the Jonathan Greenard trade to Philly, look at the promise of Cincinnati's LB Jake Golday, love the play and nickname of new DL Domonique Orange, discuss the youth movement in the Vikings top 100 selections, and look ahead at the potential remaining needs for the Vikings on Day 3 of the Draft. All of this and more is in episode 327 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

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Welcome to episode 326 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.  Paul Allen and Pete Bercich join part 1 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast - 2026 Draft coverage to discuss the Vikings selection of Florida Defensive Lineman, Caleb Banks. Paul and Pete break down what makes Caleb’s game so unique, the reasons why his game is tailormade for Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores' scheme, what goes into the process of setting a draft board, and give a sneak peek into what the Vikings could be gearing up for in Rounds 2 and 3. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O’Connell and Interim General Manager Rob Brzezinski join from their post selection press conferences to share their process during night 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft. All of this and more is in episode 326 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

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Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes Vikings Legend Matthew Hatchette to the show. Matthew reflects on how hard work and a positive mindset helped propel him to the NFL, what it was like being a part of the incredible 1998 Vikings receiving corps, how coaching 7-on-7 football helped reignite his football passions again, and how his conversation with former Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress helped give him a new appreciation for the game as the head coach of Huntington Beach High School in California. All of this and more is in today’s episode of Skol Stories.

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Welcome back to Skol Stories. This week Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome Vikings Legend Carlester Crumpler to the show.  Carlester looks back on his time with the Vikings and the extremely talented roster he joined in 1999, the impact of seeing his father's experience as a professional athlete, the need to give back to his home city of Greenville, NC, the lessons learned in football that have impacted the rest of his business career, and the full circle impact from a chance meeting during his playing days with current Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell.  All of this and more is in today’s episode of Skol Stories.

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Welcome back to Skol Stories. This week Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome Vikings Legend Mike Harris to the show. Mike looks back on his time growing up in California, his favorite memories playing for both the Chargers and Vikings, the unfortunate health scare that pointed his life in a new direction, the experience of being a new dad, the ability to instill his football passion into the next generation by coaching at the collegiate level, and the joy of staying connected to the NFL by working for the league. All of this and more is in today’s episode of Skol Stories.

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Welcome back to Skol Stories. This week Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome in Vikings Legend Mistral Raymond to the show. Mistral talks about how local support through tough times helped lift him to achieve his dreams, the growth of his love for travel which began at a young age, the impact of Harrison Smith from day one with the organization, advice for young players in today’s league, and his appreciation for the Vikings Legends program keeping everyone connected long after their playing days are over. All of this and more is in today’s episode of Skol Stories.

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Welcome back to another edition of Skol Stories. Hosts Pete Bercich and Mark Rosen welcome Vikings Legend Anthony Herrera to the show. Anthony looks back on his journey immigrating to the United States as a child, the moment in high school he knew he had a chance to do something special in college, the influence of former Vikings Head Coach Mike Tice on his NFL career, the incredible 2009 season, and the process of reconnecting with the game of football after retiring from the NFL. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories.

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Welcome back to another edition of Skol Stories. Host Pete Bercich welcomes Vikings Legend Ifeadi Odenigbo to the show. Ifeadi recants how strong academics and a track background propelled him to help build something special at Northwestern, his welcome to the NFL moment from Linval Joseph, the lessons learned throughout his NFL journey, and exploring the world with close friends Eric Wilson and Danielle Hunter. All of this and more is in this edition of Skol Stories.

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