Purple & Gold Podcast

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 offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams during the 2020-21 seasons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 by the Vikings in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rookie Jaren Hall's start at QB means what vs a bad Packers defense?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why and how damage can be done on the Detroit defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dobbs and Jefferson together for the first time. Plus, will it be a feast for the Minnesota defense against an unproven statue QB?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dobb-ers down, and will (should) Justin Jefferson return vs Chicago? And how scary are the 3-8 Bears?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dobbs dynamics at Mile High, and a Jordan Hicks-less defense vs Russell Wilson and crewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside the Josh Dobbs fantastic finish and the matchup with NOLASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First game post Cousins, with rookie QB, and paths to victory. Plus, thoughts on Josh Dobbs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Kirk cut up the 49ers, and what to expect out of Jordan Love vs Brian Flores' blitzing defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Injuries for booth teams loom. Kirk in prime time (overblown topic?)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cousins trade talk, JJ sidelined, wet and windy vs Fields means...?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can the Vikings take down Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What more could be asked of Cousins? What matchups favor the Vikings?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adding Cam Akers, defending Justin Herbert, and a match-up that will favor the VikingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to solve the turnover problem and run game to prevent 0-3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Flores defense, C.J. Ham's expanded role(?), prediction vs Baker's BucsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should the Vikings play their starters? What was most alarming about the Packers loss?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What aspect will hold the Packers back most from beating the Vikings?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has Cousins taken his game to the next level? Giants' vulnerabilities, and blitzing vs Daniel Jones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the defensive struggle more scheme or personnel? Should Dalvin Cook have a breakout game on Saturday?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to combat Jets' supreme CB combo? Who is Mike White? Will this game be "over"-whelming or "under"-whelming for some?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What to make of a major bounce back after the Dallas destruction?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much longer can the offense keep ticking, and winning, with JJ bottled up and Dalvin Cook hurt?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are the Saints for the taking? Can winning with JJ bottled up keep working? Can a Cook-Mattison committee at RB work?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What were red flags and "not to worry's" from Philly? Why are the Lions dangerous, for once?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What appears sustainable about the Vikings explosive offense, and how does the purple stop the freight train that is Jalen Hurts?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest matchup, Kirk with new offensive head coach, and Devonte's void.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is PA so confident the Vikes will beat the Packers in Week 1, and in a strong start to the season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Analyzing the controversial '21 Vikings and... why should fans want Kirk back?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mannion will start. What hopes can the Vikings lean on?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid playing a massive part in Monday's game vs the reeling Bears. How big of factors are Hicks and Kendricks?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cook's heroics, Cousins' struggles, and why Zimmer won't be fired in-season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happened to Cousins the last two games? How different is this team without Kendricks and Barr, even against winless Detroit?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Border Battles features an Aaron Rodgers who has almost zero practice the last 3 weeks and a GB defense slowing down explosive offenses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preview of Vikings-Chargers in a week of Dalvin Cook, plus how Zimmer will plot against Justin Herbert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preview of Vikings-Chargers in a week of Dalvin Cook turmoil.. and how to slow down Justin Herbert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Dallas have a shot without Dak? Plus, PA reflects on 400 games as Vikings Voice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was Minnesota "holding back" vs Detroit? What one thing gives PA utter confidence in beating Panthers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What about 0-4 Detroit might actually be scary? What does Barr's return mean? How is Klint Kubiak's play-calling?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zimmer vs. former Vikes assistant Stefanski and other compelling matchups!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.