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Welcome to 'Up Next,' a profile of rising coaches within the Minnesota Vikings Football organization. Associate Writer Ellis Williams catches up with Defensive Assistant coach Imarjaye Albury and Safeties coach Michael Hutchings to talk about their journeys of becoming a professional football coach for the Minnesota Vikings. Both Albury and Hutchings document their early love of football, their growth while rising through the coaching ranks, what it's like working with both rookies and veterans in the NFL, and how the Vikings coaching leadership is fostering a new era of coaching talent. All of this and more is in this episode of 'Up Next.'

Welcome to Episode 267 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! We are one week away from the First Round of the 2024 NFL Draft and Vikings Vox Paul Allen joins Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson to look ahead at all of next week's action. Paul talks about the change in tone from the owner's meetings until now, what the fans expectations should be going into Thursday night, what the ideal draft scenario looks like on Thursday night in Detroit, and how he thinks the starting quarterback position will play out at the beginning of the season. Plus, a portion of the Paul Allen and Kevin O'Connell interview from earlier this week is included in this episode. All of this and more is in Episode 267 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 266 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! We are only two weeks away from the First Round of the 2024 NFL Draft and VEN Analyst Ben Leber joins Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson try to sift through all of the noise that's been swirling this week. Ben dives into all of the possible scenarios facing the Vikings as they look to possibly draft a first-round quarterback, reviews the potential to grab a top defensive prospect, and explains why he's incredibly excited to attend the 2024 Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party at U.S. Bank Stadium. All of this and more is in Episode 266 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 265 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  We are three weeks away from the NFL Draft and the speculation is heating up.  NFL.com Analyst Bucky Brooks joins Tatum Everett from their L.A. studios as he breaks down all the hot buzz surrounding the 2024 quarterback prospects.   Bucky gives his take on the Drake Maye/J.J. McCarthy debate, where he sees the talent splits amongst the QB talent pool, gives a possible 'value pick' option at QB outside of the first round, and name drops a defensive player who may be in play for the Vikings late in the 1st Round.  Plus, Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson look at NFL free agency additions and the intriguing home and road matchup ramifications for the upcoming season.  All of this and more is in Episode 265 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 264 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  The 2024 NFL Owners Meetings have concluded and Tatum Everett gives us a full report.  Tatum caught up with ESPN Senior NFL Writer Jeremy Fowler to discuss the Vikings 2024 offseason, the tone of the NFL Owners Meetings, the Vikings giving themselves draft flexibility, how free agency moves helped reset the team, and the importance of Sam Darnold in the quarterback room.   Plus, Tatum, Gabe Henderson, and Jay Nelson discuss the effects of the new kickoff rules, the influence of the replay judges, additional coaching challenges, and more.  All of this is in Episode 264 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 263 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  Week 2 of Free agency has continued at a blistering pace, so Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett brought in friend of the show, Pete Bercich, to help breakdown everything that's been happening.  Pete talks about all of the Vikings key free agency signings, looks at how the moves impact the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, gives his opinions on which potential draftee quarterbacks stand out, and why he believes resigning Harrison Smith was so important.  Plus, everyone discusses the newly announced Netflix docuseries 'Receiver' and why Justin Jefferson's inclusion is 'must watch' TV.  All of this and more is in Episode 263 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 262 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! Jonathan Greenard makes his first visit inside TCO Studios, joining the Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson. Jonathan discusses his recent experience signing with the Minnesota Vikings as a 2024 Free Agent and what he hopes to accomplish in the years to come in Minnesota. Plus, Ron Johnson joins the crew to discuss all of the moves made by the Vikings during the initial week of NFL free agency. All of this and more is in Episode 262 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 261 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  The Combine is over and NFL Free Agency is about to kick in.  Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett welcome in Assistant Director of Player Personnel Chisom Opara to the show to help breakdown what it takes to find the newest members of the 2024 Minnesota Vikings in the upcoming NFL Draft.  Chisolm reflects on the urgency needed during the evaluation process, the delicate balance of weighing both one-on-one player interviews and on-field performances, and the ways he feels the front office helps empower both he and his fellow evaluators during their extensive vetting process.  Plus, Gabe and Tatum talk about the looming roster decisions that will be made over the next few weeks and react to the news of Alexander Mattison's release from the roster earlier this week.  All of this and more is in Episode 261 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 260 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  The season is here, the 2024 Combine is in full swing, and Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett are onsite in Indianapolis.  Gabe and Tatum welcome two great guests to the show: Vikings Vice President of Football Operations Demitrius Washington and Brad Spielberger from Pro Football Focus join to help break it all down.  Demitrius and Brad discuss what can be gained from attending the Combine, how teams are impacted by the increased salary cap numbers, the importance of long-term planning to get ready for free agency, and how the power of analytics has helped influence key decisions within the modern NFL.  Plus, Gabe and Tatum talk about how the Vikings are currently firmly in the national spotlight surrounding both free agency and the upcoming 2024 Draft.  All of this and more is in Episode 260 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 259 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!   It's Combine Eve and everyone is getting ready for the festivities down in Indianapolis.   Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson welcome in 'Voice of the Vikings,' Paul Allen, to the show to get his takes on the biggest talkers going into the week.  Paul breaks down the Vikings biggest needs going into free agency, what the Combine provides to both the teams and prospects, what his typical Combine routine looks like, and how the next few months can impact the rest of the 2024 season. Plus, the crew talks about their own individual excitement for the Combine and the latest episode of 'The Voyage.'   All of this and more is in Episode 259 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 258 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!  Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson welcome KFAN personality and football fanatic, Paul 'Meatsauce' Lambert, to the show to break down Super Bowl LVIII.  Paul and the crew discuss the Chiefs back-to-back Super Bowl championships, why Paul thinks a kicker should have been the Super Bowl MVP, what he believes is the most important decision of the 2024 Vikings offseason, and why he is so passionate about the NFL Draft.  Plus, Gabe and Jay break down their own takes on Super Bowl LVIII, the announcement of some new defensive personnel duties, Josh Metellus' media blitz, and the Vikings being named 'The Best Team Name' in the NFL.  All of this and more is in Episode 258 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 257 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!  Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson welcome fellow VEN writer & editor, Lindsey Young,  to the show to break down the final week of the 2023-2024 season.  Lindsey and the crew discuss her experience covering the Pro Bowl down in Orlando, the events surrounding the Super Bowl this weekend in Las Vegas, the Super Bowl bidding process, and the biggest storylines surrounding the Vikings going into the 2024 offseason. All of this and more is in Episode 257 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 256 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!  Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson welcome fellow VEN podcast host Cy Amundson to the show to break down all of the biggest talkers kicking off the 2024 offseason.  Cy looks back at the rollercoaster of emotions he experienced during the Vikings 2023 season, reactsto both of the wild NFL Championship games, gives a Super Bowl prediction, and looks at the key offseason questions the Vikings need to answer in the coming months.   All of this and more is in Episode 256 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!

Welcome to Episode 255 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - made for Vikings watching!  Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson are joined by good friend and WDIV reporter, Hobie Artigue.  Hobie is here to breakdown the 2023-2024 playoffs, the state of the NFC North, his role in covering the Lions season, the secret to the Lions successful turnaround, the Vikings prospects in the upcoming offseason, and what he thinks are the critical pieces to success in both championship games coming up this weekend.  All of this and more is in Episode 255 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - made for Vikings watching.

Welcome to Episode 254 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!  The league has announced that the Vikings are heading back to London in 2024. Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson react to the London announcement, breakdown all of the Wild Card playoff fallout, look ahead at the Divisional games this weekend, and answer some fan mail from all of you.   All of this and more is in Episode 254 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!

Welcome to Episode 253 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!  The Vikings 2023 season has come to a close following the week 18 loss at Detroit.  Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson look back at the season to hand out some individual player awards.  The crew looks back at the week 18 season finale, name their Offensive MVP's, Defensive MVP's, Rookie Of The Year, and breakdown the intriguing NFL Wild Card matchups kicking off this weekend.  All of this and more is in Episode 253 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!

Welcome to Episode 252 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!  It's the final week of the regular season and the Vikings are heading to Detroit.  Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett welcome FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks to get his take on all of the big storylines between the Vikings and Lions at Ford Field.  The crew touches on the Vikings current playoff chances, Vikings personnel questions leading up to the game, and how the Vikings indset can help them close out the 2023 regular season with a win.  All of this and more is in Episode 252 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 251 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!  It's Week 17 of the season and the new year is quickly approaching.  Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson break down the upcoming final regular season home game this Sunday against Green Bay.  The crew touches on the loss to Detroit last week, their keys to success vs the Packers, the 'Pepsi - That's What I Like' elements for this weekend, and everyone's fondest memories from the 2023 season.  All of this and more is in Episode 251 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!  250 episodes is a great milestone, so Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson welcome Vikings consultant Bob Hagan to talk about his 32 years working for the team.  Bob talks about the legendary friendship between Sid Hartman and Bud Grant, the importance of maintaining relationships, balancing the demands of the job, keeping a proper perspective, and his legacy.  Plus, Gabe, Tatum, and Jay break down the upcoming matchup against the Lions on Christmas Eve and the playoff implications of the potential results.  All of this and more is in Episode 250 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! - The official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.

Welcome to Episode 249 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!  Week 15 and we're heading to Cincinatti for an early game on Saturday afternoon.  Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett are joined by the Star Tribune's Ben Goessling to breakdown the current state of the Vikings as they gear up to face the Bengals at Paycor Stadium.  Ben breaks down the impressive traits of the Vikings defense, Danielle Hunter's production, the Vikings change to Nick Mullens at quarterback, the need for a strong showing by the Vikings running game, and everyone discusses the 'Pepsi - That's What I Like' keys to victory for Saturday.  All of this and more is in Episode 249 the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching! - The official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.

Cam Bynum & Brian Asamoah II joined Vikings Entertainment Network's Gabe Henderson on this week's edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.  The guys discuss what it takes to have an NFL work ethic, the upcoming college football playoffs, and the importance of family.  Check out the full Episode #248 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.  The Minnesota Vikings Podcast is presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! The official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!  Gabe Henderson welcomes back Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah II and this time he brought Safety Cam Bynum with him.  Cam and Brian discuss their approaches to this season, the process of bringing Cam'swife to America, the shake up in the college football landscape, and the upcoming challenges posed by the Raiders this Sunday. All of this and more is in Episode 248 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! - The official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.

Welcome to Episode 247 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching! - The official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.  It's bye week, but Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson are bringing you a special interview to tide you over during the Vikings week off.   SiriusXM NFL Radio & AEW host Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) joined the guys in studio to breakdown everything happening through the first 12 weeks of the season.  Alex talked about the importance of team chemistry, the upgrades he's seen at TCO Performance Center, Jared Allen's prospects of being enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the evolution of the game in the media.  Plus, Gabe and Jay discuss the aftermath of the Bears game, the impact of Justin Jefferson,  and the importance of finishing strong for the final 5 games.  All of this and more is in Episode 247 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching! - The Official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.  Be sure to catch Alex Marvez's show on SiriusXM NFL Radio on Channel 88.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!  Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson welcome Purple Insider's Matthew Coller to the show this week.  Matthew discusses what stood out during the loss in Denver, the speculation on if Justin Jefferson will play on Monday night, the Bears trying to figure out their future, and why Justin Fields can still be a dangerous quarterback.  Plus, everyone gives their Pepsi 'That's What I Like' keys to success against the Bears on Monday.  All of this and more is in Episode 246 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! - The official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings Watching!  Gabe Henderson welcomes running back Ty Chandler to the show this week.  Ty breaks down scoring his first NFL touchdown against the Saints, the mentors he's had over the years, recognizing that patience as a virtue, and staying prepared for every opportunity.  Plus, Tatum Everett and Jay Nelson join to look at the added attention coming in from the national media, the win against the Saints, and the Pepsi 'That's What I Like' keys to success against the Broncos on Sunday.  All of this and more is in Episode 245 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! - The official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.