Welcome back to Skol Stories. This week Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome in Vikings Legend Mistral Raymond to the show. Mistral talks about how local support through tough times helped lift him to achieve his dreams, the growth of his love for travel which began at a young age, the impact of Harrison Smith from day one with the organization, advice for young players in today’s league, and his appreciation for the Vikings Legends program keeping everyone connected long after their playing days are over. All of this and more is in today’s episode of Skol Stories.

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Mark Rosen uses his decades of connections to the Vikings organization to tell the stories of Vikings Legends. The 30-minute weekly audio broadcast voyages through Vikings history via storytelling that is relevant to each week of the season.

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Skol Stories: Mistral Raymond Finds Purpose In Life After Football By Supporting Local Communities and Giving Back To Those In Need

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Welcome to episode 326 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.  Paul Allen and Pete Bercich join part 1 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast - 2026 Draft coverage to discuss the Vikings selection of Florida Defensive Lineman, Caleb Banks. Paul and Pete break down what makes Caleb’s game so unique, the reasons why his game is tailormade for Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores' scheme, what goes into the process of setting a draft board, and give a sneak peek into what the Vikings could be gearing up for in Rounds 2 and 3. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O’Connell and Interim General Manager Rob Brzezinski join from their post selection press conferences to share their process during night 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft. All of this and more is in episode 326 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

Minnesota Vikings Podcast: The Minnesota Vikings Select Caleb Banks In The 1st Round Of The 2026 NFL Draft - Part 1 - Ep 326

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Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes Vikings Legend Matthew Hatchette to the show. Matthew reflects on how hard work and a positive mindset helped propel him to the NFL, what it was like being a part of the incredible 1998 Vikings receiving corps, how coaching 7-on-7 football helped reignite his football passions again, and how his conversation with former Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress helped give him a new appreciation for the game as the head coach of Huntington Beach High School in California. All of this and more is in today’s episode of Skol Stories.

Skol Stories: Matthew Hatchette Opens Up About His 1998 Season Experiences and How Coaching High School Football Reignited His Passion For The Game

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Welcome back to Skol Stories. This week Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome Vikings Legend Carlester Crumpler to the show.  Carlester looks back on his time with the Vikings and the extremely talented roster he joined in 1999, the impact of seeing his father's experience as a professional athlete, the need to give back to his home city of Greenville, NC, the lessons learned in football that have impacted the rest of his business career, and the full circle impact from a chance meeting during his playing days with current Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell.  All of this and more is in today’s episode of Skol Stories.

Skol Stories: Carlester Crumpler On Living As A Legacy and His Memorable Moment With Head Coach Kevin O'Connell

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Skol Stories: Mistral Raymond Finds Purpose In Life After Football By Supporting Local Communities and Giving Back To Those In Need

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