Purple Mafia -Minnesota Vikings Podcast-

Amazing efforts by Brett Favre, Jared Allen, and Aaron Rogers made the most anticipated MNF game as advertised. Favre is back, his arm is the real deal, and the offensive line finally performed above their potential. Dropped passes by Donald Lee and Ryan Grant, ruined a great effort by Aaron Rogers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the end of a very tough fought battle, Brett Favre showed everyone that no only can he still play, but why the Vikings went so hard after him. Favre lead the Vikings on an 80 yard drive, that wasn't perfect, but won the game for the Vikings in spectacular fashion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another tale of two halves as the Vikings wake up late in the first half and never turn back. Brett Favre never once showed concern, as he lead the Vikings offense on strong drives, that proved to be the difference against the Lions. Call into our Phone Lines at: 209-736-7877 (TSS) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a tale of two halves, as the Vikings grit their teeth and tore up the Browns in the second half of the game, as Peterson has 156 yards and 3 touchdowns, after only 24 yards in the first half, finishing with a whopping 180 yards. Call into our phone lines at: 209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, the regular season is apon us, along with our final rosters. Joey briefly reviews the final preseason game, and goes over the final cuts. Joey then previews the NFC North, and mentions who he thinks will be our toughest nemesis for the division title! Call into our phone lines at 209-736-7877. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Joey reviews the Houston Texans game - in which Adrian Peterson scampered 75 yards on the first play and Brett Favre looked more vintage then some may have expected. The Purple defense was stellar once again, and we escaped injury free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Favre was apparently "Annoyed" with an ESPN report saying that certain unnamed players were unhappy with his being there. To date all sides are denying this report, listen to Joey's opinion. Also we get deep into the most recent poll, and your comments! Call into our phone lines at: 209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey reviews the Vikings vs KC Chiefs preseason match up at the Dome. Brett Favre as expected was rusty, while Tarvaras Jackson made a nice audition for his next team. Call into our phone lines at 209-736-7TSS (7877) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expect the unexpected in this episode, as the unthinkable happens. Someone must have heard Episode 35, as Brett Favre comes to the Vikings after all. Joey includes a brief review of the Colts game as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Joey talks about the growing concerns regarding Tarvaras Jackson, and Sage Rosenfels. Neither QB appears near winning the job, not because of good competition, but because of extremely poor play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Paladino Joey goes over the Vikings training camp position by position. Joey weighs in on who he believes will make the team and who is on the bubble, and also goes into detail on certain players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Paladino Joey talks about the signing of Antoine Winfield, finally! Also, Joey gets into Brett Favre breaking our hearts for the final time, as he elects to stay retired, leaving us with the great unknown in Sage Rosenfels, or the all too familiar Tarvaras Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Joey talks about the continuing Favre saga - as the hall of fame QB has taken a few steps closer to being the Vikings' starting QB in 2009. Pro Bowl CB Antonio Winfield has missed all OTAs this spring, due to an ongoing contract dispute. Joey discusses this as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paladino Joey takes a break from his hectic work schedule to put together this information-packed show, where Percy Harvin is drafted and gives the Vikings another home run threat. Will Brett Favre be throwing him the ball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Episode, Paladino Joey talks about the loss of Darren Sharper to the Saints, and the signings of WR Glenn Holt and Karl Paymah. Jay Cutler and Tori Holt remain available, Joey makes plea for the Vikings to make a move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Paladino Joey rants about free agency not quite going the Vikings way thus far, losing Center Matt Birk, Houshmandzadeh going to Seattle, and other plan B's also signing elsewhere. Joey comes up with 4 possible fits at WR, then narrows them down to 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vikings went after him last year, and offered a 3rd rounder, but the Texans wanted a 2nd. After an underwhelming year, Sage's stock dropped and Houston appears ready to settle for a 4th rounder for him, as predicted by your host: Paladino Joey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Paladino Joey exclusively reviews what was one of the greatest Superbowls of all time, Superbowl XLIII. Unfortunately, the amazing Cardinals couldn't hold on to a late lead, as coach Ken Whisenhunt said there was "Too much time left on the clock" as the Steelers were able to complete a championship winning drive ending with Santonio Holmes brining it in ala Cris Carter on the side...

The Vikings are apparently monitoring the Progress on a stadium in the L.A. area with "Interest" which is something that this host found somewhat alarming. Also the Vikings now need a new special teams coach. Paladino Joey gives his Superbowl Preview, as well as his pick to win the Superbowl in this Episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of news to cover in this episode, as Paladino Joey covers the Gruden firing, Frasier being denied by the Rams as they hire Spagnuolo. Vikings should upgrade, by getting Gruden or Shanahan, to replace "Chilly" in this host's opinion. So much else to cover, including a scary hit on Magahee, and of course the Conference finals which took place this past weekend! Learn more about your ad choices....

In this episode, Paladino Joey discusses 10 QBs, 4 of which will be thrown out of the discussion, and 6 of which could present a possibility for the Vikings. After discussing the 6 QBs, Joey picks who he would like the most out of the 6 possibilities. What an amazing weekend it was in the Divisional Playoff round... only Baltimore remains from Joey's picks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Well the Vikings season is over yet again, and we're faced with the same questions. Why are our two most important positions still filled by both Brad Childress and Tarvaras Jackson? Hard to imagine Tarvaras Jackson as a starting QB in a playoff game, but we did get what we thought we'd get out of it. Are we going to return next season with the same exact situation? Hopefully the Vikings finally w...

Well, the Vikings finally are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2004! Unfortunately the last time the Vikings played a playoff game it was a second round loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Yes some key parts on that previous Eagles team are long gone, but three of the most notables still remain: Donovan McNabb, Brian Westbrook, and coach Andy Reid. The Eagles beat the Vikings in the dome...

Just like last year, the Vikings need one win and their in the playoffs. The Vikings draw a team also in the playoff race, but just like last year, this is a home game, making it very winnable. Last year, the Vikings offense was manhandled by the Washington Redskins, and Adrian Peterson was horrible. Yesterday's game against the Atlanta Falcons was hauntingly familiar... Join Paladino Joey in this...

It doesn't get any wackier the this... Williams Wall remains intact for now because of court decision, Jared Allen is hurt, but returns and gets 2 sacks, Daunte Culpepper regains some of his old magic, Tarvaras Jackson takes over for injured Frerrotte and is nearly flawless..?? Alrighty then, we'll take it, as all the above made for a very very intriguing game to say the least. All in all, the Vik...