Synopsis
Vikings beat writer Sam Ekstrom and former NFL QB Sage Rosenfels bring you daily podcasts on the Minnesota Vikings and the rest of the NFL. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. #vikings #nfl
Episodes
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What Makes A Minnesota Vikings Scheme Fit?
08/04/2025 Duration: 30minBrian Flores's scheme is unique and distinguished in the NFL. But what kinds of players does Flores look for, and how do we learn how to find them ourselves? That, more of your questions, and your scorching hot takes on Townhall Tuesday! WANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT? Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnfl Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
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DRAFT STEALS: How the Minnesota Vikings Can Find Their Next Wave of Stars | The MN Football Party
07/04/2025 Duration: 01h07minThe Minnesota Vikings are approaching the NFL Draft, and our guys have the names of possible draft steals to deliver. Plus, they review Kevin Seifert's seven offseason takeaways story with quotes from Kevin O'Connell. Plus, Sam quizzes them on the Vikings' positional spending. Get the latest Minnesota Vikings analysis with Luke Braun, Arif Hasan and Sam Ekstrom. #minnesotavikings
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Will Fries & The Martial Arts That Made Him
07/04/2025 Duration: 30minWill Fries kind of came out of nowhere... but the influences that made him the style of offensive lineman he did come from martial arts, and the guy who trained him since he was in high school. Zach Hicks' interview: https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/draft/will-fries-obsessed-with-technique And a follow up piece: https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/news/colts-will-fries-emerges-starting-guard-2023 WANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT? Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnfl Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
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Tyler Booker Is A Good Guard. But Is He A Minnesota Viking?
04/04/2025 Duration: 31minWANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT? Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnfl Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
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NFL SQUAD: Tush Push DEBATE Leads NFL Annual Meeting
03/04/2025 Duration: 34minIn this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses the Tush Push debate at the NFL Annual Meeting, which NFL teams improved their stock the most this offseason, and their bold predictions for the 2025 NFL Draft.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNFL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.co
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DAY 1 IMPACT: These Draft Picks Could Start For the Minnesota Vikings RIGHT AWAY | MN Football Party
03/04/2025 Duration: 01h08minThe Minnesota Vikings are narrowing in on the 2025 NFL Draft, so our guys identify some players that could make an immediate impact, plus they evaluate the pool of developmental QBs. They also dive into Kevin O'Connell's comments praising Isaiah Rodgers as a possible impact cornerback. Get the latest Minnesota Vikings analysis with Arif Hasan, Luke Braun, Luke Inman and Sam Ekstrom. #minnesotavikings
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Shavon Revel Jr. Is A Small School Superstar
03/04/2025 Duration: 29minShavon Revel is an absolute sstud, and I don't care that he plays for a small school in Eastern Carolina. I don't care that he's a little older, or had to go to JUCO. He's good at corner, and here's why. Read up on why Revel went to ECU: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6153197/2025/02/27/nfl-draft-2025-prospects-shavon-revel-jr/ WANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT? Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnfl Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
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Kevin O'Connell Opens Up at NFL Coaches Meetings | The Minnesota Football Party
02/04/2025 Duration: 51minKevin O'Connell spoke at the NFL Coaches Meetings in Florida and opened up about J.J. McCarthy, Harrison Smith, Isaiah Rodgers and more. Plus, there are a handful of rule changes to react to, and which Vikings re-signing is the most impactful? Get the latest Minnesota Vikings analysis from Ron Johnson, Reggie Wilson, Julia Daniels and Sam Ekstrom.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNFL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free
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Is Ryan Kelly Actually Better Than Garrett Bradbury?
02/04/2025 Duration: 29minWANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT? Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnfl Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
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Is Kwesi Saving Money For A Big Splash?
01/04/2025 Duration: 30minThe Minnesota Vikings have like $20 million in cap space laying around. What's he saving that up for? WANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT? Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnfl Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
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TEAM TRADE BACK: How the Minnesota Vikings Can Get MAX VALUE in the Draft | The MN Football Party
31/03/2025 Duration: 01h02minThe Minnesota Vikings have only four picks in the NFL Draft, so how can they maximize those four picks? Our guys do a draft simulation to provide some ideas. Plus, could Minnesota add a skill player in Round 1, and which backup QB will they eventually settle on? Get all the latest Minnesota Vikings analysis with Arif Hasan, Luke Braun, Luke Inman and Sam Ekstrom. #minnesotavikings
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Nick Emmanwori & The Myth Of Upside
31/03/2025 Duration: 26minOooh, high RAS! Oooh, tall frame! Ohohoho! Nick Emmanwori is this year's hyper-athlete that everyone drools over. But when I watched, I saw a much more controlled, sometimes boring (in a good way) player. But perhaps that's not ideal for the Brian Flores defense. Let me explain. WANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT? Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnfl Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
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NFL Mock Drafts Are BACK: What Should The Minnesota Vikings Do?
28/03/2025 Duration: 31minIt's time for the first mock draft of the 2025 NFL Draft season, so I brought on my good pal Tyler for a Forno Friday mock draft. We address the trenches, but not in the first round, and discuss our whole process in depth along the way. WANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT? Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnfl Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
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NFL SQUAD: Tight End Has STRONGEST Positional Value In 2025 NFL Draft
27/03/2025 Duration: 35minIn this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses whether or not tight end or running back possesses the best overall positional value in the 2025 NFL Draft and what position groups teams should avoid. Plus, Russell Wilson has landed with the New York Giants. Does this eliminate them from taking a quarterback in the draft?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNFL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days.
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Why Won't This Aaron Rodgers Thing END?! | | The Minnesota Football Party
27/03/2025 Duration: 56minKwesi Adofo-Mensah spoke to reporters for the first time this offseason and refused to completely squash the Aaron Rodgers rumors. The GM also danced around his own contract status. Our guys react to that and continue previewing their favorite draft prospects and Vikings' top 30 visitors. Get the latest Minnesota Vikings analysis with Arif Hasan, Luke Braun, Luke Inman and Sam Ekstrom. #minnesotavikings
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The REAL TRUTH Of Aaron Rodgers & Minnesota Vikings
27/03/2025 Duration: 29minIf you're sick of media outlets misdirecting you, misleading you, and overall trying to trick you into clicking, this is the show for you. WANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT? Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnfl Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
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COMMIT! Is J.J. McCarthy the Minnesota Vikings QB1 OR NOT?? | The Minnesota Football Party
26/03/2025 Duration: 41minJ.J. McCarthy said the Minnesota Vikings haven't told him he's QB1 -- does this raise their commitment to him into question, and what will Kwesi Adofo-Mensah say about it today. Plus, why do the Vikings have the worst Fanduel odds to win the division? Get the latest Minnesota Vikings analysis from Ron Johnson and Sam Ekstrom, along with KARE11's Reggie Wilson and Julia Daniels.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNFL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus
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J.J. McCarthy's Knee Is 100%, Per J.J. McCarthy
26/03/2025 Duration: 29minJ.J. McCarthy told us that his knee is 100% recovered. A major development for Minnesota Vikings QB1. Kay Adams interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyDGkOehCrs WANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT? Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnfl Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
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How High Can We Set J.J. McCarthy's Expectations This Year?
25/03/2025 Duration: 30minWith J.J. McCarthy firmly entrenched as Minnesota Vikings QB1, what can we expect from him? Is this a de facto rookie year, or is that too forgiving? Coller article on Van Ginkel: https://www.purpleinsider.football/p/andrew-van-ginkel-can-do-anything WANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT? Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnfl Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
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DRAFT SEASON: These Players Would Be PERFECT For the Minnesota Vikings | The MN Football Party
24/03/2025 Duration: 01h01minFree agency is slowing down for the Minnesota Vikings, so it's time to turn to the NFL Draft, which is just one month away. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has addressed the team's needs in free agency, and every avenue is open to him in the draft. Plus, the Vikings are looking into Ryan Tannehill at QB. Plus, how would our guys rank the impact free agents? Hear from Luke Braun, Arif Hasan, Luke Inman and Sam Ekstrom on the Minnesota Football Party. #minnesotavikings