Misery Loves Company

On this episode JP and Mike welcome Randy to the program to review all the misery the Vikings have provided over the last 56 years.

Jp and Mike welcome lifelong Vikings mourner to discuss the Minneapolis Miracle, how sweet settling an old vendetta can be, and the Viks eventual flameout in the 2017 NFC championship game.

In this episode Jp and Mike go through the Vikings 2009 season and discuss the Brett Lorenzo Farve drama.

Jp and Mike snag their first guest (Brian) for the reliving of the 2000 vikings season.

Jp and MIke form a 2oth century "All Miserable" Viking team and they also pick their favorite records/movies from the years they have covered thus far.

The fellas discuss the Vikings 1998 season were they hitched a ride on the comet that was Randy Moss, Mike loved that team so much he planned the greatest superbowl party to never happen. Cuddy gushes about his favorite band of all time ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT.

JP and Mike do a deep dive on a trade that sent two NFL franchises in opposite directions. Mike also takes the time to point out that JP tends to use slang words that were popular during the prohibition. You'll have to listen to the very end to find out the musical artist of the week on Cuddy's corner, but I will give you a hint: "waiting is the hardest part".

Mike and JP talk about a Cinderella story that almost was: 1987 Minnesota Vikings

Mike details soiling a no hitter and a pair of baseball pants all in one 1975 afternoon. JP puts Mike to the test when it comes to knowing his "Viks". The Viks bounce back yet again, but can't quite accomplish the ultimate goal. FInally, Cuddy explains why the Clash were the only band that mattered during this period of time.

Mike and JP celebrate the scariest movie character with fins, elect Chuck "Don't Call Me George" Foreman into the PPR fantasy football hall of fame, and they painfully uncover where the most exciting play in football got it's name and why it caused Mike's dad to throw something.

JP posits a theory as to why disco took over the late 70s music scene, mike calls for the female minnesota fans to stand up and be heard and the MLS crew goes over the 1974/75 vikings superbowl run.

This ep starts with an apology from JPM to the Bud Grant estate. Mike shares a story about coming face to face with a Steeler wide receiver who at one point in time doused cold water on his superbowl dreams. The boys review the charts and JP shows Mike what a Pink Floyd show at the Vikings crib would sound like. Finally, Superbowl 8 and all the heartbreak that went with it are discussed. Oh and Mi...

JP and Mike introduce the theme of the podcast, and Mike details his first Minnesota sports heartbreak: MN vs KC Superbowl IV.