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Vikings reporters Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune are bringing all you football enthusiasts another way to stay connected to the purple. Consider this podcast to be similar to any Vikings season: full of ups and downs, but never boring.
Podcast: Kirk Cousins wants to 'make those plays' when needed most
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss how Kirk Cousins wants to grow his game, and how that meshes with the offense. They also talk recent COVID protocol changes and issues.
Podcast: Vikings lock in leadership amid rest of 2020 uncertainty
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss how recent contract extensions for general manager Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer give the tenured partnership a chance to see through this latest roster overhaul.
Podcast: Protesting in Chicago, Vikings' Odenigbo talks about taking action
Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo joins Andrew Krammer to discuss protesting with strangers in Chicagoand what he hopes to see change after the killing of George Floyd.
Podcast: Vikings' social justice committee details plans to support change
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss how Vikings players, coaches and staffers have responded after global protests of social injustice and police brutality were sparked in Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd.
Podcast: The NFL's hurdles to return and your Vikings questions
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the difficulties for the NFL returning to facilities and eventually to play. They also take your Vikings questions -- including what would a potential Dalvin Cook extension look like? -- and discuss Mike Zimmer's base of operations during quarantine.
Podcast: Analyzing the Vikings' 15-man draft class and Gophers draftees
A historically big 15-man draft class has reloaded the Vikings roster. How did they fare? Gophers football writer Megan Ryan joins Vikings beat reporters Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer to discuss the draft.
Podcast: Jefferson, Gladney give Vikings immediate contributors
The Vikings made two first-round picks with 2020 in mind on Thursday night. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand stay up late to discuss after the NFL Draft's first round.
Podcast: How early will Vikings pick from loaded WR class in NFL Draft?
The Vikings are set to pick from a loaded receiver class in this NFL Draft. But how early? Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss in the fifth part of a five-podcast preview.
Podcast: Vikings secondary needs help from NFL draft
From starting cornerbacks to safety depth, the Vikings need multiple additions to the secondary in this NFL draft. Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss in the fourth part of a five-podcast preview.
Podcast: Vikings' O-line has holes to fill in this week's NFL Draft
The Vikings offensive line needs at least one new starter in 2020. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss if he'll arrive through this week's NFL Draft in the third part of a five-podcast preview.
Podcast: Vikings' D-line makeover to continue in NFL Draft
The Vikings defensive line is undergoing a rare makeover. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss during the second part of a five-podcast preview of the NFL Draft.
Podcast: Challenges of an unprecedented NFL draft (and your Vikings questions)
We begin a five-podcast preview of the NFL draft, starting with story lines for the Vikings in an unprecedented "virtual" draft.
Podcast: Vikings' defensive departures and free-agent moves
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand keep their social distance while discussing Everson Griffen's departure, the Vikings' plan with safety Anthony Harris and the Michael Pierce signing.
Podcast: Diggs' agitation ends in trade, Cousins gets new deal
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss what led up to the blockbuster trade that sent Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. They also recap a busy start to NFL free agency, including Kirk Cousins' new deal that freed up cap space to tag Anthony Harris.
Podcast: Vikings cut Xavier Rhodes, more change coming for secondary
Ahead of NFL free agency next week, Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss why cornerback Xavier Rhodes' release is one of likely many changes coming for the Vikings secondary.
Podcast: Intriguing free-agent QBs, Vikings' backup options and more
Ahead of NFL free agency next week, Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss an intriguing quarterback market and relevant Vikings questions.
Podcast: Free agency may reshape Vikings' veteran D-line
Ahead of NFL free agency next week, Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings defensive line and relevant questions.
Podcast: Left tackle Riley Reiff, Vikings approach crossroads
Ahead of NFL free agency next week, Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings offensive line and relevant questions. Is a (draft-day) change coming at left tackle? What bargain-level free agents may be available at guard?
Podcast: Receiver options, C.J. Ham and previewing free agency
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings' skill positions and relevant questions, including whether status quo will be kept at receiver, in the first of a five-podcast series previewing free agency next week.
Podcast: Hints at Vikings' initial approach from NFL scouting combine
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap a week in Indianapolis, from where the NFL scouting combine provided some hints at the Vikings' initial approaches to free agency and the draft. We talk Stefon Diggs, Kirk Cousins and much more.
Podcast: Vikings' coordinator hires, Super Bowl and tough decisions
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview the many decisions facing the Vikings this offseason. First, how do familiar coordinators in Gary Kubiak and Andre Patterson/Adam Zimmer set the stage for personnel moves to come?
Podcast: Vikings offseason begins with coaching staff turnover
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss a Vikings offseason of changes that will begin with turnover on the coaching staff, including the departure of two defensive coaches and replacing Kevin Stefanski.
Podcast: Vikings' season ends with lopsided loss. What happened?
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Chip Scoggins recap the Vikings' 27-10 loss in the NFC Divisional playoff round to the 49ers.
Podcast: Can the Vikings keep rolling in San Francisco?
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer preview Saturday's NFC Divisional playoff game in San Francisco, where the 49ers defensive line poses a tough challenge for the Vikings offense.
Podcast: On Kirk Cousins, Mike Zimmer and an impressive Vikings playoff win
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan return from the visiting locker room in the Superdome to recap the Vikings' 26-20 overtime playoff win against the Saints.
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