Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson is back this week with someone who has personal experience facing the Buffalo Bills, Vikings Legend Anthony Barr. Anthony looks back on his time switching from running back to linebacker in college, the importance of playing behind Linval Joseph, the elusive nature of Bills quarterback Josh Allen, recants the infamous shrimp story from Adrian Peterson, why his friendships with Eric Kendricks and Harrison Smith go beyond football and breaks down why teams seem to crash back to earth the week after playing a big game. All of this and more is in Episode 78 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

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Vikings Tailgate: Anthony Barr Loved Playing The Game but Hated Getting Hurdled - BUF - Ep 78

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Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson is back again with everyone’s favorite Lions super fan Zach Martina. Cy and Zach are both getting nervous for the big tilt this weekend in the Motor City and it shows. Between "discussing" the continued mentality of "The Campbell Gamble," the potential clash between both team strengths, Cy's assessment of the love the Lions lost in Ben Johnson, assessing Jameson Williams season so far and the efficacy of spaghetti sandwiches, the boys are covering it all in Episode 77 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings Tailgate: Zach Martina Is Still Loving The Campbell Gamble and The Lions Chances - DET - Ep 77

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Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are joined by Vikings Legend Andrew Sendejo. Andrew talks about his "Friday Night Lights" experience growing up playing Texas high school football, why his UFL experience with Dennis Green was a positive one, the mentality it took for him to play the game his way, the characteristics that make Harrison Smith such a great player and how his "Minneapolis Miracle" moment was possibly the most unique of anyone that day.  All of this and more is in Episode 76 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings Tailgate: Andrew Sendejo Was a Human Missile and Relives The Minneapolis Miracle - INDY - Ep 76

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Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are joined by Vikings Legend Bryant McKinnie. Bryant looks back on his time in Minnesota including the 2009 season with Brett Favre, the best trash talkers on his teams, looking back on his Heisman Trophy experience, his "welcome to the NFL moment" by Gilbert Brown, the teammates who made a huge impression on his career and the importance of still giving back to this day. All of this and more is in Episode 75 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

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Vikings Tailgate: Bryant McKinnie Looks Back On His 2009 Experience and Let His Play Do The Talking - NO - Ep 75

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Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are joined by Vikings Legend and KFAN color commentator Pete Bercich. Pete recants more than 30 years of stories, including surviving Lou Holtz's expectations at Notre Dame, growing up in Joliet, Illinois around the "Rudy" Ruettiger family, the current team's strength and focus, the infamous Jerry Burns prank with Keith Millard and Monte Kiffin, the impact of Dennis Green on his life and the time the fans got too rowdy during the game broadcast playing the Commanders. All of this and more is in Episode 74 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings Tailgate: Pete Bercich Digs Down On Surviving Notre Dame and The Infamous Monte Kiffin Prank - MIA - Ep 74

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Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are joined by legendary Bucs and Vikings quarterback, Brad Johnson. "Big Bad Brad" digs into his 15-year NFL career by looking back at the Vikings giving him his initial shot in 1992, the influence of his Vikings friendships providing him an opportunity with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning the Super Bowl in 2003, his second act as a social media trick shot artist, and his next attempt at becoming a Pop-A-Shot world champion. All of this and more is in Episode 73 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings Tailgate: Quarterback Brad Johnson Loves The Trick Shots and His Unicorn Career - CHI - Ep 73

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Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are joined by legendary Bears and Vikings quarterback, Jim McMahon. Jim looks back on the details surrounding his insane "3 TD's in 7 minutes" game against Tommy Kramer and the Minnesota Vikings, why he and Mike Ditka seemed to always be butting heads philosophically, how he and "Sweetness" almost got sued because of the "Super Bowl Shuffle" and why "Refrigerator" Perry's rushing touchdown came about due to HOF 49'ers coach Bill Walsh.  All of this and more is in Episode 72 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings Tailgate: Quarterback Jim McMahon Remembers The Legendary Super Bowl Shuffle and Refrigerator Perry's Athleticism - CHI - Ep 72

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Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are back to kickoff another season of The Vikings Tailgate and the hype is real. Cy and Chad talk about the return of Harrison Smith, the typical bonkers games that come with the Vikings vs Packers opening week games, and Cy pleads for the public to leave Will "The Thrill" Reichard alone. All of this and more is in Episode 71 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings Tailgate: Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels Can’t Contain Their Hitman Hype - GB - Ep 71

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Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. As the Vikings wrap up their 2025 NFL season, host Cy Amundson and producer Jay Nelson break down the biggest talkers going into the 2026 offseason and plant their flags on which playoff teams they’re supporting leading up to Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. All of this and more is in Episode 70 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings Tailgate: Cy Amundson Wraps Up The 2025 Vikings Tailgate Season – GB – Ep 70

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Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the pod, Zach Martina was back and opinions were broad. The seasons were frustrating for their favorite sport, so the guys got together and tempers were short. The debating was fun and argued with haste, as the guys did their best to try to save face. The game was on Thursday and although they talked smack, they both agreed the Lions should beat out the Pack.  So take in the show and enjoy the brawl, we appreciate our fans and Merry Christmas to all. All of this and more is in Episode 69 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings Tailgate: Cy Amundson and Zach Martina Hold Their NFL Festivus For The Rest Of Us – DET – Ep 69

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Check out The Tailgate presented by Cambria. Each week comedian Cy Amundson will preview the upcoming game with one of his closest friends who happens to be one of the top comedians in America and a die-hard fan of the Vikings opponent. They’ll talk about their love of football, the upcoming matchup with the Vikings and dive into what it means to be a fan.

<p>Check out The Tailgate presented by Cambria. Each week comedian Cy Amundson will preview the upcoming game with one of his closest friends who happens to be one of the top comedians in America and a die-hard fan of the Vikings opponent. They’ll talk about their love of football, the upcoming matchup with the Vikings and dive into what it means to be a fan.</p>

The Vikings Tailgate

Check out The Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster. Each week comedian Cy Amundson will preview the upcoming game with one of his closest friends who happens to be one of the top comedians in America and a die-hard fan of the Vikings opponent. They’ll talk about their love of football, the upcoming matchup with the Vikings and dive into what it means to be a fan.

<p>Check out The Tailgate presented by Ticketmaster. Each week comedian Cy Amundson will preview the upcoming game with one of his closest friends who happens to be one of the top comedians in America and a die-hard fan of the Vikings opponent. They’ll talk about their love of football, the upcoming matchup with the Vikings and dive into what it means to be a fan.</p>

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