Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast

We are Kyle and Darin, two average dudes who ABSOLUTELY love the Minnesota Vikings football team. One of our favorite things to do is sit down each week and talk about our FAVORITE football team, that ALWAYS seems to let us down, The Minnesota Vikings! But… We ALL know that talking with friends about OUR favorite football team is EVEN MORE FUN! So thanks for checking out our special version of the...

Welcome to Episode #28 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss the season finale against the Green Bay Packers, give some #Skol Salutes to CJ Ham and Harrison Smith, and look forward to what's FIRST for the Vikings this upcoming offseason! Enjoy!  Purple Dopes Podcast is a Proud Purple Member of the Let's SKOL Network Check out SixOneTwo Minnesota Sports Ap...

We are Kyle and Darin, two average dudes who ABSOLUTELY love the Minnesota Vikings football team. One of our favorite things to do is sit down each week and talk about our FAVORITE football team, that ALWAYS seems to let us down, The Minnesota Vikings! But… We ALL know that talking with friends about OUR favorite football team is EVEN MORE FUN! So thanks for checking out our special version of the...

Welcome to Episode #27 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss the Vikings Christmas Day "Whiteout" Victory against the Detroit Lions, the incredible performance of our defense, and the importance of doing whatever it takes to keep Brian Flores in the charge of the Vikings defense. Enjoy!  Purple Dopes Podcast is a Proud Purple Member of the Let's SKOL Netw...

Welcome to Episode #26 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss the Vikings victory over the New York Giants, the growing concerns with another injury to JJ McCathy, how our defense continues to impress us, and compare the KOC era with ANOTHER former Vikings coach! Enjoy!  Purple Dopes Podcast is a Proud Purple Member of the Let's SKOL Network Check out SixO...

Welcome to Episode #25 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss the Vikings victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, how Justin Jefferson and JJ McCarthy just can't get sync'd up, and play a game of chance on how they think the Vikings will fair next season come playoff time! Enjoy!  Purple Dopes Podcast is a Proud Purple Member of the Let's...

Welcome to Episode #24 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss how JJ McCarthy responded to the last week's worth of criticism, the Vikings AMAZING defensive performance to shutout the Commanders, and pay respect to one of the GREATEST Vikings of ALL TIME, Harrison Smith! Enjoy!  Check out SixOneTwo Minnesota Sports Apparel - https://sixonetwotees.com - Use...

Welcome to Episode #23 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss Max Brosmer's disappointing first career start, the continued struggles of the Vikings offense, how Brian Flores' defense is the only thing that is going well, and play a Vikings trivia challenge on the WORST QB passing performances in Vikings history! Enjoy!  Check out SixOneTwo Minnesota Sport...

Welcome to Episode #22 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss the Vikings HISTORICALLY bad loss to the Green Bay Packers, their outlook on JJ McCarthy moving forward in the season, & talk about the ALL-TIME WORST losses to the Packers, how they are currently feeling about their young quarterback, and rank the TOP Packers/Vikings games of ALL TIME! Enjo...

Welcome to Episode #21 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss the Vikings first divisional loss of the season to the Chicago Bears, how they are currently feeling about their young quarterback, and rank the TOP Packers/Vikings games of ALL TIME! Enjoy!  Check out SixOneTwo Minnesota Sports Apparel - https://sixonetwotees.com - Use the CODE : PurpleDopes25...

Welcome to Episode #20 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss the Vikings Loss against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10, How they feel the offense can move forward, their continued excitement for the performance of the Vikings Defense and play a little Top 5 with past Vikings Quarterback performances in Vikings' History! Enjoy!  Check out SixOneTwo Minnesot...

Welcome to Episode #19 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss the Vikings HUGE Divisional win against the Detroit Lions in Week 9, they look forward to the upcoming home matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10, and play a little Top 5 with past Vikings Kick Return Specialists! Enjoy!  the For the BEST GAMEDAY apparel out there for ALL Sports Teams ...

Welcome to Episode #18 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss the Vikings BLOWOUT Loss to the Chargers on Thursday Night Football, the plan for QB's moving forward, & look forward to next week's divisional matchup against the Detroit Lions. Enjoy!  the For the BEST GAMEDAY apparel out there for ALL Sports Teams  - Check out Homage Apparel Make sure sub...

Welcome to Episode #17 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss the Vikings 28-22 Loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7, the QB Situation moving forward, they preview and predict the LA Chargers game on Thursday, and talk about historic kicking games in Minnesota Vikings History! Enjoy!  For the BEST GAMEDAY apparel out there for ALL Sports Teams  - Chec...

Welcome to Episode #16 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss Vikings Fandom, and how we always find our way to the negatives with this team, how the Vikings are moving forward from their BYE week, and our outlook for the game against the Philadelphia Eagles this coming Sunday.  For the BEST GAMEDAY apparel out there for ALL Sports Teams  - Check out Homag...

Welcome to Episode #15 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss the Vikings 4th Quarter Victory against the Cleveland Browns in London, the Jordan Addison situation in Minnesota, and their upcoming thoughts and expectations the upcoming BYE week for the Vikings.  For the BEST GAMEDAY apparel out there for ALL Sports Teams  - Check out Homage Apparel Make sur...

Welcome to Episode #14 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss the Vikings loss to the Pittsburg Steelers in Dublin, their observations on next steps for the offense and defense moving into week 5, and look back on some of biggest turnover leaders in Vikings quarterback history!  Make sure subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @PurpleDopesPodcast & follow o...

Welcome to Episode #13 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss the Vikings BLOWOUT win against the Cincinnati Bengals in week 3, there hopes for the offense and defense moving forward, and their outlook on the next two weeks, as the Vikings travel to Europe for back-to-back away games!  Make sure subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @PurpleDopesPodcast & f...

Welcome to Episode #12 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss the growing injury report for the Minnesota Vikings roster, the quarterback situation, as Carson Wentz steps in to lead the Vikings, and the hopes moving forward into Sunday's game against the Bengals - Enjoy!  Make sure subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @PurpleDopesPodcast & follow our show...

Welcome to Episode #11 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss their reactions to the Vikings vs. Falcons Week 2 matchups, they break down their current feelings on the lackluster offensive performance through the first 2 weeks of football, and talk about the Vikings upcoming matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals - Enjoy!  Make sure subscribe to our YouTub...

Welcome to Episode #10 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss their reactions to the Vikings AMAZING comeback victory in week 1 against the Chicago Bears, as well as look forward to the upcoming Sunday Night game against the Atlanta Falcons, and play a little Vikings Top 10 QB challenge - Enjoy!  Make sure subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @PurpleDopesPodc...

Welcome to Episode #9 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss their reactions to Packers trading for Dallas Cowboy's superstar, Micah Parsons, & their expectations for the Vikings Week 1 game against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night!  Make sure subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @PurpleDopesPodcast & follow our show on all the major podcast platform...

Welcome to Episode #8 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss their reactions to the Vikings trade with the Carolina Panthers for Adam Thielen, the current Cornerback room for the Vikings, and they make their predictions for each Vikings game this 2025 NFL Season!  Make sure subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @PurpleDopesPodcast & follow our show on all...

Welcome to Episode #7 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss their reactions to the third Vikings preseason game against the Titans, their feelings on the shifting QB room of the Minnesota Vikings, and their BIG hopes for the Vikings next move at WR!  Make sure subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @PurpleDopesPodcast & follow our show on all the major pod...

Welcome to Episode #6 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss their reactions to the second Vikings preseason game against the Patriots this past weekend, who they feel is in and out on the Vikings FINAL cut plans, and they make their predictions on how each team will finish this year in the NFC North!  Make sure subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @PurpleDop...