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Purple & Gold Podcast

by MWC

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Minnesota Vikings interviews, analysis, and more from Midwest Communications sports personalities.

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  1. Joel Heitkamp with Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell at Roger Maris All-Star Week

    While broadcasting from the Roger Maris celebrity golf tournament during the Roger Maris All-Star Week, Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings, Kevin O'Connell. KOC was named the 10th head coach in Minnesota Vikings history on Feb. 16, 2022, after serving as the...

  2. Joel Heitkamp with former Viking Chad Greenway at Roger Maris All-Star Week

    Joel Heitkamp is joined by Chad Greenway to reminisce on his football career during the Roger Maris All-Star Week at the Celebrity Golf Tournament. Chad spent his entire 11-year career as a linebacker with the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and was selected…

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  3. Jan. 5, 2024 - What to be done after Detroit?

    Playoffs are highly unlikely. So, is signing Kirk Cousins a top offseason priority or should Vikings move on to draft a 1st round QB? What are the chances of Brian Flores and Harrison Smith returning to the defense?

  4. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - NYE Border Battle vs Packers

    Rookie Jaren Hall's start at QB means what vs a bad Packers defense?

  5. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Dec. 24 vs Lions

    Why and how damage can be done on the Detroit defense.

  6. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Viva Vikings in Vegas vs Raiders?

    Dobbs and Jefferson together for the first time. Plus, will it be a feast for the Minnesota defense against an unproven statue QB?

  7. Bye Week Blues, and what do at QB1?

    KOC appeared to put Dobbs on notice after a 4 INT game. So what should (or will) the Vikings do with extra time to shore up the QB spot for the final five games?

  8. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Pre-Bears (Nov. 25, 2023)

    Dobb-ers down, and will (should) Justin Jefferson return vs Chicago? And how scary are the 3-8 Bears?

  9. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Nov. 17, 2023 at Denver

    The Dobbs dynamics at Mile High, and a Jordan Hicks-less defense vs Russell Wilson and crew

  10. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Nov. 10, 2023 (Saints preview)

    Inside the Josh Dobbs fantastic finish and the matchup with NOLA

  11. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Nov. 5, 2023 at Atlanta

    First game post Cousins, with rookie QB, and paths to victory. Plus, thoughts on Josh Dobbs.

  12. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Oct. 27, 2023 - Packers

    How Kirk cut up the 49ers, and what to expect out of Jordan Love vs Brian Flores' blitzing defense.

  13. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Oct. 20, 2023 (49ers)

    Injuries for booth teams loom. Kirk in prime time (overblown topic?)

  14. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Oct. 13, 2023 (Bears)

    Cousins trade talk, JJ sidelined, wet and windy vs Fields means...?

  15. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Oct. 6, 2023

    How can the Vikings take down Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champs?

  16. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Sept. 29 (Pre-Panthers)

    What more could be asked of Cousins? What matchups favor the Vikings?

  17. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Chargers (Sept 22, 2023)

    Adding Cam Akers, defending Justin Herbert, and a match-up that will favor the Vikings

  18. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Post-Eagles - Sept. 15, 2023

    How to solve the turnover problem and run game to prevent 0-3

  19. Paul Allen's Vikings Views vs Bucs - Sept. 9, 2023

    The Flores defense, C.J. Ham's expanded role(?), prediction vs Baker's Bucs

  20. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Giants - Jan. 15, 2023

    Run Dalvin more against a bad rush defense? Did Giants OL Nick Gates poke the bear that is the Purple Palace full of Vikings fans?

  21. Vikings Views - Bears - Jan. 8, 2022

    Should the Vikings play their starters? What was most alarming about the Packers loss?

  22. Vikings Views - Packers - Jan. 1, 2023

    What aspect will hold the Packers back most from beating the Vikings?

  23. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Dec. 23 - Giants

    How has Cousins taken his game to the next level? Giants' vulnerabilities, and blitzing vs Daniel Jones.

  24. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Colts - Dec. 16, 2022

    Is the defensive struggle more scheme or personnel? Should Dalvin Cook have a breakout game on Saturday?

  25. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Jets - Dec. 2, 2022

    How to combat Jets' supreme CB combo? Who is Mike White? Will this game be "over"-whelming or "under"-whelming for some?

  26. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Post-Patriots - Nov. 24, 2022

    What to make of a major bounce back after the Dallas destruction?

  27. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Cowboys - Nov. 18, 2022

    How does PA process his national fame from his thrilling call in Buffalo? What more is in store for the offense? What danger does Dallas present?

  28. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Commanders - Nov. 4, 2022

    What will T.J. Hockenson add to the offense? How will Kirk's return to DC affect him and the atmosphere? Washington has won 3 straight. Why?

  29. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Cardinals - Oct. 30, 2022

    What challenges do the 3-4 but offensively gifted Cards present? How have the Vikings become one of the NFL's least mistake-prone teams?

  30. PA's Vikings Views - Dolphins (Oct. 14, 2022)

    How can a Top 10 Vikings offense expose a 4th-worst Dolphins scoring defense? With 3rd string QB starting, what should we expect of Minnesota defense?

  31. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Bears, Oct. 9, 2022

    What part of the 2-2 and offensively anemic Bears make them an upset threat? Why does PA see Minnesota as a Super Bowl contender?

  32. Paul Allen's Views - Saints in London (Sep. 30, 2022)

    How much longer can the offense keep ticking, and winning, with JJ bottled up and Dalvin Cook hurt?

  33. Paul Allen's Views - Saints in London (Sept. 30, 2022)

    Why are the Saints for the taking? Can winning with JJ bottled up keep working? Can a Cook-Mattison committee at RB work?

  34. Paul Allen's Views - Lions, Sept. 23, 2022

    What were red flags and "not to worry's" from Philly? Why are the Lions dangerous, for once?

  35. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Pummeling the Pack, previewing the Eagles

    What appears sustainable about the Vikings explosive offense, and how does the purple stop the freight train that is Jalen Hurts?

  36. PA's Vikings Views: What to expect vs Packers on Sunday

    The biggest matchup, Kirk with new offensive head coach, and Devonte's void.

  37. Vikings Views - Mullens, and a hot start to 2022?

    What will new backup Nick Mullens bring? Why is PA so confident in a win over the Packers and a strong start to the O'Connell era?

  38. Vikings Views - Mullens and a hot start?

    Why is PA so confident the Vikes will beat the Packers in Week 1, and in a strong start to the season?

  39. Paul Allen's Views - Future of Zimmer and Cousins

    Analyzing the controversial '21 Vikings and... why should fans want Kirk back?

  40. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Kirk has covid, will not play in Green Bay

    Mannion will start. What hopes can the Vikings lean on?

  41. PA's Vikings Views - Fields of Green in Chicago?

    Covid playing a massive part in Monday's game vs the reeling Bears. How big of factors are Hicks and Kendricks?

  42. PA's Vikings Views: Escaping the Steelers

    Cook's heroics, Cousins' struggles, and why Zimmer won't be fired in-season.

  43. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Destruction in Detroit?

    What happened to Cousins the last two games? How different is this team without Kendricks and Barr, even against winless Detroit?

  44. Preparing for the Packers

    This Border Battles features an Aaron Rodgers who has almost zero practice the last 3 weeks and a GB defense slowing down explosive offenses.

  45. Paul Allen's Vikings Views: Charging into L.A.

    Preview of Vikings-Chargers in a week of Dalvin Cook, plus how Zimmer will plot against Justin Herbert.

  46. Cookin' up a SoCal win in face of adversity?

    Preview of Vikings-Chargers in a week of Dalvin Cook turmoil.. and how to slow down Justin Herbert.

  47. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Cowboys on Halloween!

    Does Dallas have a shot without Dak? Plus, PA reflects on 400 games as Vikings Voice.

  48. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - CAROLINA PREVIEW

    Was Minnesota "holding back" vs Detroit? What one thing gives PA utter confidence in beating Panthers?

  49. Paul Allen's Vikings Views- Detroit Lions, Oct. 3

    What about 0-4 Detroit might actually be scary? What does Barr's return mean? How is Klint Kubiak's play-calling?

  50. Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Browns Preview, Oct. 3, 2021

    Zimmer vs. former Vikes assistant Stefanski and other compelling matchups!

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About this show

Minnesota Vikings interviews, analysis, and more from Midwest Communications sports personalities.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Purple & Gold Podcast have?

Purple & Gold Podcast has 78 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 5, 2024.

What is Purple & Gold Podcast about?

Minnesota Vikings interviews, analysis, and more from Midwest Communications sports personalities.

How often does Purple & Gold Podcast release new episodes?

Purple & Gold Podcast publishes monthly, based on its 78 episodes since October 2018.

Who hosts Purple & Gold Podcast?

Purple & Gold Podcast is created and hosted by MWC.
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