Skol Stories

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich reconnects with Vikings linebacking Legend Chad Greenway. Chad looks back on the life lessons learned growing up on the farm in South Dakota, his long friendship with former teammate Ben Leber, the talented coaches and players who impacted his career, the importance of playing his entire career with the Minnesota Vikings and the hurdles of navigating toda...

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes in longtime college and pro football coach Kennedy Polamalu to the show. Kennedy documents his early upbringing in American Samoa, how immigrating to California led to a lifetime to of opportunities in athletics, why the idea of "family" anchors him in everything he does, what it takes to make it as a professional coach for more than three decade...

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes Pro Football Hall of Famer Randall McDaniel to tonight's program. From early on belief by his mother to his playing days in Minnesota, Randall dissects how his passion for football in Arizona kept him out of trouble, led to some of the richest relationships in his life, his new found appreciation for the competitors he faced and why battling with...

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes Robert Tate to the show. Robert looks back on how a positive mindset set him up for success, why Dennis Green's ability to people manage was key, how he was given the nickname "Top Five" Tate, and why maintaining long lasting friendships are still key long after his playing days are done. All of this and more is in today's episode of Skol Stories...

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes legendary Vikings Guard David Dixon to this week's show. David talks about growing up playing high level rugby in New Zealand, how a chance opportunity propelled him to a scholarship playing college football in America, why Dennis Green's college coaching experience gave David his opportunity in Minnesota, and how his time in Minnesota has helped...

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes in longtime friend and Vikings sage "Benchwarmer" Bob Lurtsema. Bob looks back on his time with the Purple People Eaters, the keys to individual successes in the league, the camaraderie that led to team bonding, the importance of his "Viking Update" magazine in recording Vikings history, and why a chance encounter with HOF Coach Bud Grant taught...

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes former Vikings and Cowboys linebacker Dixon Edwards to the show. Dixon reflects on his early Big Ten gridiron successes at Michigan State, the pressure surrounding being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, the grind it took to become a 3x Super Bowl Champion, the discipline needed to play for superstar coaches, and why the 1998 Vikings team had all th...

Welcome back to Skol Stories. This week, Pete Bercich welcomes in two members of the "50 Greatest Vikings" historical team to the show. Tight End Stu Voigt and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Paul Krause join to share some of their favorite moments throughout the years as longtime members of the Minnesota Vikings family. Stu and Paul look back on their shared histories with Head Coaches Bud Grant...

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Paul Allen welcomes Vikings Coach Brad Childress to the show. Brad looks back on the influences of his long line of accomplished staff members, why making bold moves for big time players netted massive rewards year over year, how supporting grandchildren playing youth sports has become his passion, and why living in Minnesota is still important to Brad and his family...

Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes Vikings Legend Matthew Hatchette to the show. Matthew reflects on how hard work and a positive mindset helped propel him to the NFL, what it was like being a part of the incredible 1998 Vikings receiving corps, how coaching 7-on-7 football helped reignite his football passions again, and how his conversation with former Vikings Head Coach Brad Ch...

Welcome back to Skol Stories. This week Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome Vikings Legend Carlester Crumpler to the show.  Carlester looks back on his time with the Vikings and the extremely talented roster he joined in 1999, the impact of seeing his father's experience as a professional athlete, the need to give back to his home city of Greenville, NC, the lessons learned in football that have i...

Welcome back to Skol Stories. This week Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome Vikings Legend Mike Harris to the show. Mike looks back on his time growing up in California, his favorite memories playing for both the Chargers and Vikings, the unfortunate health scare that pointed his life in a new direction, the experience of being a new dad, the ability to instill his football passion into the next g...

Welcome back to Skol Stories. This week Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome in Vikings Legend Mistral Raymond to the show. Mistral talks about how local support through tough times helped lift him to achieve his dreams, the growth of his love for travel which began at a young age, the impact of Harrison Smith from day one with the organization, advice for young players in today’s league, and his a...

Welcome back to another edition of Skol Stories. Hosts Pete Bercich and Mark Rosen welcome Vikings Legend Anthony Herrera to the show. Anthony looks back on his journey immigrating to the United States as a child, the moment in high school he knew he had a chance to do something special in college, the influence of former Vikings Head Coach Mike Tice on his NFL career, the incredible 2009 season,...

Welcome back to another edition of Skol Stories. Host Pete Bercich welcomes Vikings Legend Ifeadi Odenigbo to the show. Ifeadi recants how strong academics and a track background propelled him to help build something special at Northwestern, his welcome to the NFL moment from Linval Joseph, the lessons learned throughout his NFL journey, and exploring the world with close friends Eric Wilson and D...

Welcome back to another edition of Skol Stories.  Hosts Pete Bercich and Mark Rosen welcome Vikings Legend Anthony Barr to the show.  Anthony reflects on his journey from California to Minnesota, the life lessons learned along the way, the leadership displayed by Harrison Smith and Eric Wilson, the importance of continuing his Raise The Barr foundation, and the process of transitioning into a post...

Welcome back to another edition of Skol Stories. Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich welcome Vikings Legendary defensive tackle Chris Hovan to the show. Chris chronicles his football journey from Ohio to the NFL and beyond by looking back on his days learning from a host of football legends, including Monte Kiffin, Paul Wiggin, Dennis Green, John Randle, Kevin Williams and more. Plus, Chris also talks abo...

Welcome back to another edition of Skol Stories. Vikings Legend Robert Grifiith joins Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich to talk about finding purpose after your professional football career comes to a close. Robert showcases the learning process surrounding his new business, applying a football mindset in life’s daily challenges, the importance of finding happiness in your life after football, trying to...

Welcome back to another edition of Skol Stories. Vikings Legendary Kicker Fuad Reveiz catches up with Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich to look back on his life's journey to the NFL and beyond. Fuad talks about the circumstances surrounding his move to the United States from Columbia, the importance of working with Tennessee coach Johnny Majors, his dream of making it to the NFL, the evolution of kickin...

Welcome back to another edition of Skol Stories. Host Pete Bercich welcomes in Pro Football Hall of Fame Finalist and Vikings Ring Of Honor member Kevin Williams. Kevin looks back on his memorable draft day experience, the influence of Coach George O'Leary, why the mystique of Vikings defensive line play was so impactful and Kevin's reaction to being named a finalist this year.  All of this and mo...

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich catch up with one of the '50 Greatest Vikings' Ahmad Rashad. Ahmad looks back on the blessing of being traded to Minnesota, starting his media career alongside Mark Rosen, the special talent of Jerry Burns, and his close relationships with both Bud Grant and Fran Ta...

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich catch up with former Viking Robert Griffith. Robert documents his early days in California, his personal growth at San Diego St., his journey as an undrafted rookie to the NFL, the importance of practicing against Cris Carter, and his special longtime friendship wit...

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich look back at a couple of our favorite interviews from the 2024 season. First up, we kick it off with former cornerback Xavier Rhodes who gives an update on his retirement life from Miami, Florida. In the second half of the show, special teams guru, Gary Zauner, talk...

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich catch up with former Viking and prominent businessman, Tim Baylor. Tim looks back on his early NFL days with the Colts and Vikings, the decisions early on in his playing days that led to his current business acumen, the transition from pro sports to the corporate wo...

Welcome to Skol Stories presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tonight, Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich caught up with former Vikings defensive back Corey Chavous. Corey breaks down how watching his uncle playing for the Broncos fueled his love of the game, how a comment at a dinner led to his official Vikings contract, why playing against the 1998 Vikings was a great...