A Canadian Vikings Fan Living in London | Skoldiers & Spice

Vikings Enthusiasm: A London Preview with Nicole — In this episode of 'Skoldiers & Spice,' Sally Spice of Vikings 1st & SKOL Network hosts Nicole, a passionate Canadian Vikings fan living in London. They delve into the upcoming Vikings match against Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, emphasizing both the team's undefeated status and standout performances from Sam Darnold, who has been named Offensive Player of the Month, and Justin Jefferson. The conversation shifts to Nicole's unique experience as a Vikings fan abroad, detailing her life in London and the challenges of supporting an NFL team from afar, such as inconvenient game times. Nicole also shares her journey to becoming a Vikings fan, influenced by family ties and a pop culture nod to Truth Hurts by Lizzo. Sally and Nicole discuss Vikings events in London, including a themed venue escalation with Csris Carter and Jake Reed visits, trivia nights, and fan engagement activities at the Greenwood Pub, which has been decorated entirely in Vikings’ regalia. They share insights about the broader NFL interest in London, noting how the extensive marketing by the Vikings has created significant local buzz and anticipation for the game. Furthermore, the episode explores the international fan community, notably Vikings Twitter, where Nicole reflects on the challenges and joys as a female sports fan in an online space often dominated by men. She introduces her podcast, 'Name One Player,' which offers a platform for women to discuss sports freely, inspired by often skeptical attitudes toward women in sports fandom. What day hell in the NFL hello Home The episode wraps up with excitement for the game-day experience and the vibrant international support for the Vikings, illustrating how football culture thrives globally. Sally expresses eagerness to see the impact of the Vikings' global fan engagement efforts during the game in London. 00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Game 01:01 Meet Nicole: Vikings Fan in London 01:53 Discussing the Vikings' Undefeated Season 02:58 Sam Darnold's Surprising Performance 05:18 Key Players and Game Strategies 10:34 NFL in London: Fan Experience 17:29 Nicole's Journey to Becoming a Vikings Fan 20:39 Excitement for the London Game 22:54 Vikings Week Festivities 23:34 Exploring the Vikings-Themed Venue 24:54 Upcoming Vikings Events and Excitement 26:05 Traveling for the Vikings Game 26:50 Vikings International Marketing Efforts 28:19 The Unique Bond of Vikings Fans 29:10 Nicole's Journey on Vikings Twitter 33:28 The Issue of Stolen Photos on Social Media 41:39 Creating a Safe Space for Women in Sports 47:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Join Us and Fan! Guest Nicole @vikingswtf joins host Sal Spice @SalSpice on this episode of "Skoldiers & Spice" with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL show. We're partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and their NFL feed @FFSN_NFL. #SKOL #Vikings! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices