Purple & Gold Podcast

While broadcasting from the Roger Maris celebrity golf tournament during the Roger Maris All-Star Week, Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings, Kevin O'Connell. KOC was named the 10th head coach in Minnesota Vikings history on Feb. 16, 2022, after serving as the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams during the 2020-21 seasons.

Joel Heitkamp is joined by Chad Greenway to reminisce on his football career during the Roger Maris All-Star Week at the Celebrity Golf Tournament. Chad spent his entire 11-year career as a linebacker with the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and was selected by the Vikings in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft.

Playoffs are highly unlikely. So, is signing Kirk Cousins a top offseason priority or should Vikings move on to draft a 1st round QB? What are the chances of Brian Flores and Harrison Smith returning to the defense? 

Rookie Jaren Hall's start at QB means what vs a bad Packers defense?

Why and how damage can be done on the Detroit defense. 

Dobbs and Jefferson together for the first time. Plus, will it be a feast for the Minnesota defense against an unproven statue QB?

KOC appeared to put Dobbs on notice after a 4 INT game. So what should (or will) the Vikings do with extra time to shore up the QB spot for the final five games?

Dobb-ers down, and will (should) Justin Jefferson return vs Chicago? And how scary are the 3-8 Bears?

The Dobbs dynamics at Mile High, and a Jordan Hicks-less defense vs Russell Wilson and crew

Inside the Josh Dobbs fantastic finish and the matchup with NOLA

First game post Cousins, with rookie QB, and paths to victory. Plus, thoughts on Josh Dobbs.

How Kirk cut up the 49ers, and what to expect out of Jordan Love vs Brian Flores' blitzing defense. 

Injuries for booth teams loom. Kirk in prime time (overblown topic?)

Cousins trade talk, JJ sidelined, wet and windy vs Fields means...?

How can the Vikings take down Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champs?

What more could be asked of Cousins? What matchups favor the Vikings?

Adding Cam Akers, defending Justin Herbert, and a match-up that will favor the Vikings

How to solve the turnover problem and run game to prevent 0-3

The Flores defense, C.J. Ham's expanded role(?), prediction vs Baker's Bucs

Run Dalvin more against a bad rush defense? Did Giants OL Nick Gates poke the bear that is the Purple Palace full of Vikings fans?

Should the Vikings play their starters? What was most alarming about the Packers loss?

What aspect will hold the Packers back most from beating the Vikings?

How has Cousins taken his game to the next level? Giants' vulnerabilities, and blitzing vs Daniel Jones.

Is the defensive struggle more scheme or personnel? Should Dalvin Cook have a breakout game on Saturday?

How to combat Jets' supreme CB combo? Who is Mike White? Will this game be "over"-whelming or "under"-whelming for some?

What to make of a major bounce back after the Dallas destruction?

How does PA process his national fame from his thrilling call in Buffalo? What more is in store for the offense? What danger does Dallas present?

What will T.J. Hockenson add to the offense? How will Kirk's return to DC affect him and the atmosphere? Washington has won 3 straight. Why?

What challenges do the 3-4 but offensively gifted Cards present? How have the Vikings become one of the NFL's least mistake-prone teams?

How can a Top 10 Vikings offense expose a 4th-worst Dolphins scoring defense? With 3rd string QB starting, what should we expect of Minnesota defense?

What part of the 2-2 and offensively anemic Bears make them an upset threat? Why does PA see Minnesota as a Super Bowl contender?

How much longer can the offense keep ticking, and winning, with JJ bottled up and Dalvin Cook hurt?

Why are the Saints for the taking? Can winning with JJ bottled up keep working? Can a Cook-Mattison committee at RB work?

What were red flags and "not to worry's" from Philly? Why are the Lions dangerous, for once?

What appears sustainable about the Vikings explosive offense, and how does the purple stop the freight train that is Jalen Hurts?

The biggest matchup, Kirk with new offensive head coach, and Devonte's void.

What will new backup Nick Mullens bring? Why is PA so confident in a win over the Packers and a strong start to the O'Connell era?

Why is PA so confident the Vikes will beat the Packers in Week 1, and in a strong start to the season?

Analyzing the controversial '21 Vikings and... why should fans want Kirk back?

Mannion will start. What hopes can the Vikings lean on?

Sean Mannion will get start, despite not practicing this week. Are Vikings doomed?

Covid playing a massive part in Monday's game vs the reeling Bears. How big of factors are Hicks and Kendricks?

Cook's heroics, Cousins' struggles, and why Zimmer won't be fired in-season.

What happened to Cousins the last two games? How different is this team without Kendricks and Barr, even against winless Detroit?

This Border Battles features an Aaron Rodgers who has almost zero practice the last 3 weeks and a GB defense slowing down explosive offenses. 

Preview of Vikings-Chargers in a week of Dalvin Cook, plus how Zimmer will plot against Justin Herbert.

Preview of Vikings-Chargers in a week of Dalvin Cook turmoil.. and how to slow down Justin Herbert.

Does Dallas have a shot without Dak? Plus, PA reflects on 400 games as Vikings Voice.

Was Minnesota "holding back" vs Detroit? What one thing gives PA utter confidence in beating Panthers?

What about 0-4 Detroit might actually be scary? What does Barr's return mean? How is Klint Kubiak's play-calling?