Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes in longtime friend and Vikings sage "Benchwarmer" Bob Lurtsema. Bob looks back on his time with the Purple People Eaters, the keys to individual successes in the league, the camaraderie that led to team bonding, the importance of his "Viking Update" magazine in recording Vikings history, and why a chance encounter with HOF Coach Bud Grant taught Bob a valuable life lesson early on.  All of this and more is in today’s episode of Skol Stories.

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Skol Stories: Benchwarmer Bob Lurtsema Updates Everyone On His Love Of The Game and Fond Memories Playing Alongside His Teammates

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Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. It’s finally here! The Minnesota Vikings 2026 Season Schedule has been released, and Tatum Everett welcomes Ron Johnson to the show to break down all the key matchups throughout the regular season. The Vikings have a whole host of unique games on deck: primetime, international, interdivisional, and more. Plus, Ron breaks down the key positional battles and the daunting task of bookending the season with tough NFC North foes.  All of this and more is in episode 329 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

Minnesota Vikings Podcast: Ron Johnson Breaks Down The 2026 Vikings Season Schedule - Ep 329

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Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes former Vikings and Cowboys linebacker Dixon Edwards to the show. Dixon reflects on his early Big Ten gridiron successes at Michigan State, the pressure surrounding being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, the grind it took to become a 3x Super Bowl Champion, the discipline needed to play for superstar coaches, and why the 1998 Vikings team had all the makings to be a Super Bowl champion. All of this and more is in today’s episode of Skol Stories.

Skol Stories: Dixon Edwards Talks About The Mentality Needed To Win A Super Bowl and The Memories Of Playing For Superstar Coaches

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Welcome back to Skol Stories. This week, Pete Bercich welcomes in two members of the "50 Greatest Vikings" historical team to the show. Tight End Stu Voigt and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Paul Krause join to share some of their favorite moments throughout the years as longtime members of the Minnesota Vikings family. Stu and Paul look back on their shared histories with Head Coaches Bud Grant and Jerry Burns, the bonds created with their teammates along the way, the state of the modern game, and the long evolution of the Vikings as a franchise. All of this and more is in today’s episode of Skol Stories.

Skol Stories: 50 Greatest Vikings Member's Paul Krause and Stu Voigt Look Back On Their Successes and The Evolution Of The Game

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Skol Stories: Benchwarmer Bob Lurtsema Updates Everyone On His Love Of The Game and Fond Memories Playing Alongside His Teammates

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