Vikings Happy Hour

In today’s episode of Two Old Bloggers - your Minnesota Vikings are fresh off their biggest win of the season where they beat the Buffalo Bills in overtime 33–30, but that’s not enough with their next opponent ready to stop the winning streak. The Dallas Cowboys come to town in week 11 to face the mighty Purple. Can Kirk Cousins out dual Dak Prescott? Who means more to the team? When it comes to stats they’re both not playing as well as they’d hoped this season, but one is getting wins.

As usual, we will cover three themes in today's show. First, “look at us now,” a quote from Patrick Peterson. The Vikings currently have an 8-1 record and are the second seed in the NFC. They won their seventh Street game and look to win the eighth. It was a big important game up in Buffalo, and there have been very few that have rivaled it and just pure entertainment. Not only in entertainment, but also in importance. The Vikings pulled it out in the most imaginative ways possible, with the greatest catch ever, a failed quarterback sneak, and a dropped snap for a touchdown.

We will do some quick hits in the second theme. The first one will be TJ Hockenson and what a difference he has made in just the two weeks he’s been on the team. The second will be Danielle Hunter, who seems to have found his place in the Ed Donatelle Defense. Defense production has shot up and everything has been great. The final quick hit will be how Kirk Cousins needs to go to Tom Brady’s school of quarterback sneaks. Kirk and the offense and struggled with this and it is a relatively simple play. The question is why?

Finally, we will delve into the Vikings versus the Cowboys. The Cowboys have a mighty good defense and it will be a struggle to keep the Vikings' offense chugging and scoring points. Or will it? Darren and Dave will break down this matchup and more as this game is just as important as last week. Join us!

Darren Campbell and David Stefano are the Two Old Bloggers. Both started public commentary on the Vikings two decades ago on various blogs. They now do it via live streams on YouTube and Facebook. We appreciate your team fandom and that you are taking the time to enjoy it with us.

This and more today on 2OB.

Here are the themes for the show:

Theme #1: Look at the Vikings now

Theme #2: Quick hitters

Theme #3: Vikings vs Cowboys game preview

Darren Campbell and David Stefano are the Two Old Bloggers. Both started public commentary on the Vikings two decades ago on various blogs. They now do it via live streams on YouTube and Facebook. We appreciate your team fandom and that you are taking the time to enjoy it with us.

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On this Vikings Happy Hour🍻… WHAT. A. WEEK! I hope you all had your Lake Monster beer on hand for that incredible Minneapolis Vikings vs. Buffalo Bills game as the Vikings mounted a 17-point comeback against the pre-season [and still per Vegas] Super Bowl favorite. 

On this week’s Vikings Happy Hour, the crew welcomes Star Tribune’s Ben Goessling, to discuss YOUR Minnesota Vikings! We’ll go over the Vikings vs Bills madness, what makes this team different from years past, and player updates as well as discuss the strong play we’re having in the trenches. We’ll wrap up the show talking about this week’s tough opponent, the Dallas Cowboys, and end with predictions. 

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Discussion topics for episode 074 are:

Topics: 

Questions for Ben: 

-- What are you noticing from your media vantage point that makes this team different/special? 

-- Any updates on the status of Darrisaw, Evans, etc. 

-- Any word on why Shelley entered the game for Booth? 

-- Are the Vikings legitimate SB contenders after 9 games? 

-- (If he was there) Discuss the insanity that was the Vikings-Bills game (Matt - highlight the atmosphere in the stadium, intensity of being there, etc.) Ryan - Myles chimes in with thoughts

Other Topics: 

Thoughts on having top 20 PFF graded players along the trenches at every position but RG

Cowboys Challenge - what to look for

Wrap Show:

Predictions

Skol!

We make a local media prediction each week on Vikings Happy Hour and they’ve honestly been some of my favorite weekly segments. 

This week our prediction came from our guest, star Vikings beat writer, Ben Goessling, and he will not disappoint!

Fan with us!!! Our special is guest, is star Vikings beat writer, Ben Goessling @BenGoessling from the Star Tribune @StribSports. The regulars: Matt Anderson @MattAnderson_8, Ryan Ortega @sportsguyry, Myles Gorham @MylesGorham85, and Producer Dave @Luft_Krigare enjoying another @LakeMonsterBrew. This is a @Climb_ThePocket & @DailyNorseman production. The show's Twitter handle is @VikingHappyHour. 

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🔥Viking Hot Takes🔥 is back after what is being called the “Game of the Year’. What’s your take? Was it? Your Minnesota Vikings headed on the road to face the one team favored to win the Super Bowl, the Buffalo Bills. In a snowy and blustery game, the Vikes proved they belong by triumphing in one of the most memorable regular season games of this century. In the fourth quarter, Purple was down by 17 but never gave up. The defense stiffened and the offense got into gear to ultimately win the game 33-30 in overtime.

Flip got wild, Eric was amazed, and they are here with their latest hot takes. You can read the questions below. How would you answer them? Watch and join the conversation as they engage in their 6 questions in a 20-minute format. When they are on the clock, will they do what it takes to be like the Vikings this season? Join them and find out.

Flip asks:

1. Are you ready to get hurt again?

2. Is Dalvin Cook worth his contract?

3. Which NFC wildcard team scares you the most?

Eric asks:

1. Was that the craziest regular season game you have ever watched?

2. Bigger surprise this season: Kirk Cousins or Patrick Peterson?

3. Do the Vikings keep the win streak going on Sunday?

Fan with us!!! Flip Mazzi @Flipmazzi and Eric Thompson @eric_j_thompson go back and forth, and a spot by producer Dave @Luft_Krigare as part of a @Climb_ThePocket Network’s & @DailyNorseman’s production. Also, with our newest partner at CTP, Lake Monster Brewing @LakeMonsterBrew as we venture beneath the surface in search of something unknown and extraordinary. This is in their wonderful beverage selections and our coverage of your favorite team. And if you are into some rocking wood art, check out That’s Bad Ass Wood Art at @thatsbadassmn.

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Mike and Ed discuss the insanity of the Bills game, the greatness of Jefferson, and the Cowboys entering Historic US Bank Stadium

MVPs

Blake Brandel

Duke Shelley

Ed Donatell

Justin Jefferson

Witness greatnes

On pace for 2,000+ yards

Kirko Chainz

Playing looser

Big time throws

Dallas

Late Collapse

Challenging team

Predictions

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On this 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - This team is special. The Minnesota Vikings not only played in the game of the year, but they found a way to beat the Buffalo Bills in upstate New York by a score of 33-30.

The time has come to admit that this isn’t your average or even good Vikings team. This group of men has been tremendous this season, winning seven consecutive games and six come-from-behind wins with Kirko Chains running the show. There are still issues that need to be worked out, especially in the third quarter. However, the vibes surrounding this team are not too dissimilar to 1998, 2009, and 2017 seasons. It’s time to drink the Kool-aid because this team has it.

On the show tonight, we will be discussing the Vikings’ path throughout the game on Sunday, what we can learn from it and how to be better moving forward. 

Welcome to The Real Forno Show.

- Vikings at Bills

- The greatest regular season catch ever!

- Kirk Cousins plays when it counts

- Rookies making their mark

- Are these Vikings special?

Join us LIVE at 6 pm central time as we discuss all of this and more!

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On Climbing The Pocket’s end of the game show, The Final Score, we react with you! Was that the greatest regular season football game ever? The Minnesota Vikings vs Buffalo Bills and it will be the biggest test yet for this team. It sure was and turned into the heavyweight battle of the century. The question heading into today was can the Vikings continue to improve their winning record? They did in a game that had our hearts racing. To come back from 17 points down in the 4th quarter, to almost win it in regulation but take it to overtime was amazing. Will Kirk Cousins make the difference again? When it counts. He wasn’t the only one, was he? Justin Jefferson had a monster game and a Hall of Fame catch that left no doubt he was the best wide receiver on the field. This was despite Stefon Diggs having a very productive game as well. Then Patrick Peterson sealed the dramatic win with his second interception of the day. It was a heart-stopping affair, but with the 33-30 victory, your Vikings improved to 8-1. Watch and react with us!

1) Highlights

2) Lowlights

3) Speed round and your questions

4) What’s ahead

The Final Score [the name for CTP’s Postgame show] is here. There are 4 regulars and the occasional guest. The focus will be on you the fan, and how you felt the team did—hopefully racking up the wins in the regular season. Today, Jayson, Matt, and Dave will be here. Did you like what you saw?

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In today’s episode of Two Old Bloggers, the Vikings are coming off winning their sixth game in a row to achieve a 7–1 record. They have a tough test this week against the Buffalo Bills. How will they do? Let’s find out.

I’m sure almost everybody has seen videos of Kirk Cousins in chains [Kirko Chainz]. It was on the flight home from the game against the Washington Commanders. He took off his shirt, donned just about everybody’s ice, and danced in the aisle of the aircraft. Is this a sign of new leadership? Is this a sign that Kirk Cousins is more relaxed? Is this a sign that his teammates believe in him? Has Kevin O’Connell inspired this? Can the team keep winning if this trend continues?

Speaking of Kevin O’Connell he talked about throwing 50-50 balls up to Justin Jefferson. He believes JJ will come down with those balls more often than not. He’s even encouraged Cousins to take those shots. When Kirk was known for being conservative, if he didn’t see numbers on a jersey, he wasn’t gonna throw it. Has this change in mentality led towards increased production, and then resulted in more wins?

Darren and Dave will break down those items along with giving you your Vikings vs Bills, pregame show. The Buffalo Bills, who had the Vikings number recently and have won most of the games when the two teams meet. It started back when Josh Allen was a rookie and the Vikings were favored by double digits. The Bills are one of the most dominant teams in the league, if not the top team. They are highly favored to make it to the Super Bowl and win it. Could this be a Super Bowl preview game? What if Josh Allen doesn’t play because of his injury to his UCL? If Case Keenum must play, it will sort of be ironic that the stars of the Minneapolis Miracle, Keenum and Stefon Diggs will reunite against their former team Sunday in Buffalo. Who do you predict will win this game? Find out why on today’s show.

This and more today on 2OB.

Here are the themes for the show:

Theme #1: Kirko Chainz – leader of men?

Theme #2: Justin Jefferson and learning to love the 50/50 ball

Theme #3: Vikings at Bills game preview

Darren Campbell and David Stefano are the Two Old Bloggers. Both started public commentary on the Vikings two decades ago on various blogs. They now do it via live streams on YouTube and Facebook. We appreciate your team fandom and that you are taking the time to enjoy it with us.

Join us for your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst Two Old Bloggers and join the conversation! Fan with us!!! Come join the @Climb_ThePocket ’s & @DailyNorseman’s blogger show with Darren @KickassblogVike and Dave @Luft_Krigare, along with an occasional special guest appearance from Tyler Forness @TheRealForno. Plus, enjoy an OUTSTANDING brew from @LakeMonsterBrew and if you are into rocking wood art, check out @thatsbadassmn.

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On this Vikings Happy Hour🍻… Grab your favorite Lake Monster beer and join us, where the crew will dive into what’s led this Minnesota Vikings team to be 7-1. Fresh off a victory over the Washington Commanders with the Buffalo Bills next, all seems to be good and do you know why? 

We’ve seen this team play in many close games these last two years. However, it seems these games are turning our way most weeks this season... is this lively and fun culture the secret ingredient to success? Is it Kirk Cousins who is wearing everyone’s chains? Or perhaps it’s the on-field success (and health) of Danielle Hunter and Za’Darius Smith wreaking havoc on opposing QBs as they form the most dominant duo in the league?

Who knows, but you’ll get our take on all this tonight and our excitement about an unexpected rising rookie!

Discussion topics for episode 073 are:

- Kirk Chainz

- Culture shift in Minny 

- Hunter and Smith: Best Duo in the NFL?

- Akayleb Evans' solid debut

We make a local media prediction each week on Vikings Happy Hour and they’ve honestly been some of my favorite weekly segments. 

This week our prediction came from our friend Luke Braun @LukeBraunNFL of Locked On Vikings @lockedonvikings and he did not disappoint!

Remember to grab your Lake Monster Beer. Do not forget to check out That’s Badass Wood Art for your holiday gift needs! You can order your Badass Wood Art with promo code CTPocket for 20% off any one item!

Fan with us!!! The regulars: Matt Anderson @MattAnderson_8, Ryan Ortega @sportsguyry, Myles Gorham @MylesGorham85, and Producer Dave @Luft_Krigare enjoying another @LakeMonsterBrew. This is a @Climb_ThePocket & @DailyNorseman production. The show's Twitter handle is @VikingHappyHour. 

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On this 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - Resilience. “The act of resiling, leaping, or springing back; the act of rebounding.” This is perfectly defining this 2022 Vikings team so are their way to a 7-1 record. The Minnesota Vikings found another way to win a football game, this time coming from 10 points down to beat the Washington Commanders by a score of 20-17.

The game flow felt eerily similar to the ones before it. The Vikings came out fast on the opening drive, scoring a touchdown. Then, they struggled massively on offense until Kirk Cousins led them back in the fourth quarter. 

Throughout the game, there are plenty of storylines that stem from it and we will be breaking it down on The Real Forno Show tonight.

- Vikings at Commanders

- The offensive line struggles

- Kirk Cousins playing tough and staying icy

-The emergence of Akayleb Evans

- Danielle Hunter is still great

Join us LIVE at 6 pm central time as we discuss all of this and more!

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The Minnesota Vikings vs Washing Commanders and it will be another test for this team. The question today is can the Vikings continue to improve their winning record on the road in Washington on one of the poorest fields in the NFL? They did. 7-1 Baby!!! Can the offense sustain and score early and often? No, but they did come back in the 4th quarter down 10 points to get the win. Can they break that 30 point mark again this week? They did not, but didn’t need to. Can a defense hold up its end of the bargain and keep Washington from scoring lots of points? They held Taylor Heinicke and his favorite receiver, Terry McLaurin to just 17 points. We used to call that the Mendoza line. 17 points and below over 95% of the time leads to a Vikings win. It did again today. Is Justin Jefferson able to make his name known and resume leading the league once again? He had 115 receiving yards, another 10 on the ground, plus aa TD. Can the new guy, TJ Hockenson establish himself as a vital part of the Minnesota Vikings offense? He sure did! 9 catches, no drops for 70 yards. More importantly, can he establish that chemistry that we know Kirk Cousins loves to have between himself and his tight end? It sure looks that way! That should make us all happy. All these questions, and more as we react at the end of the game, in the final two minutes, with Climbing The Pocket’s ‘The Final Score.’ Join us and react to what you are watching in the final 2:00 of the game.

1) Highlights

2) Lowlights

3) Speed round and your questions

4) What’s ahead

The Final Score [the name for CTP’s Postgame show] is here. There are 4 regulars and the occasional guest. The focus will be on you the fan, and how you felt the team did—hopefully racking up the wins in the regular season. Today, Jayson, Matt, and Dave will be here. Did you like what you saw?

Fan with us!!! Guest Jonas Stärk @JonasStaerk. Regulars Jayson Brown @brownjayson, Flip Mazzi @Flipmazzi, Matt Anderson @MattAnderson_8, and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this @Climb_ThePocket’s & @DailyNorseman’s production partnered with Lake Monster Brewing @LakeMonsterBrew and @thatsbadassmn.

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