A Disgusting Act

Send us Fan Mail J.J. McCarthy is finally gone. Huzzah, says Peter. Now it's time to assign the blame for the Vikings' first-round draft bust. But it's hard to get too salty when the team is 3-0 and two games ahead of the current dumpster fire in Green Bay. Alex wonders if the Packers will entertain two different insane moves, while Peter calls the fan base "spoiled." Join...

Send us Fan Mail The two teams in the upper Midwest are a combined 3-1, but those victories have mostly been tough to watch. Which side has a higher ceiling? If no one is left to play offensive line in Green Bay, then Minnesota might win by default. Hosts Peter and Alex discuss their questionable squads and also the even more questionable destruction of Caleb Williams' body.

Send us Fan Mail We saw the very worst versions of Vikings and Packers fans this weekend during Green Bay's epic collapse (or perhaps: Minnesota's epic comeback?) at the Birdkiller in Minneapolis. Peter and Alex assign blame for the wild final act, and discuss whether the Chicago Bears might destroy us all. Also: thoughts on teams around the league and a major development in the Josh Jac...

Send us Fan Mail No topic is off limits for Peter and Alex as they return from their summer sabbatical to discuss the forthcoming NFL season. They make some surprise Super Bowl picks, and then dive into the nitty gritty of their teams' Week 1 matchup in Minneapolis. Peter shares about a life-changing trip up a mountain -- and some close encounters with lions -- while the boys swap 9/11 storie...

Send us Fan Mail It's time for Peter to reveal his No. 2 game on his Vikings Pain Index. Can it get worse than Alex's pick on the Packers side? We're headed back to Philly. Buckle up. Also: A polarizing sportswriter floated an interesting scenario for Green Bay that will likely make Packers fans upset. Unfortunately, it seems like a realistic endpoint for the current version of the...

Send us Fan Mail After ignoring a prompt from Dan in Texas for a couple months, Peter and Alex get around to making their selections for the "QB Cabin." Each host developed intense criteria and pre-ranked their candidates, and their draft becomes a lively debate. Elsewhere, the Timberwolves make a run for the NBA's all-time leading scorer, and, wow, the Vikings coach and incumbent Q...

Send us Fan Mail (Lionel Messi managed to score three times while this episode was being recorded.) Alex recounts the No. 2 game on his Pain Index, delighting Peter with tales of a certain down-and-distance that lives forever in Packers lore. World Cup fever is everywhere, and our hosts share in it while explaining the ways it could be improved. Peter breaks down the changes in the Vikings front o...

Send us Fan Mail Peter promised a slow news cycle, and he was thoroughly wrong. The first day of June brought two big NFL trades, news of a Giants reunion, and rumors of a Pro Bowl QB retiring to take a spot in the TV booth. Our fearless hosts also dive into the Vikings' recent GM hire, the Timberwolves rebrand, and terrible news out of Green Bay.

Send us Fan Mail The NFL schedules are set, and the Vikings and Packers are squaring off Week 1 in the highly visible 3:25 p.m. window on Fox. What are the advantages (and disadvantages) of each team's season-long grind? And when will Adrian Peterson's name be added to the Vikings Ring of Honor? Lastly, if you are the person who created a certain J.J. McCarthy website, please... seek hel...

Send us Fan Mail Pro sports fans in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area are buzzing with ... optimism? This is new. Naturally, it has nothing to do with the Vikings. But the show must go on, and while Peter and Alex assess the current Timberwolves/Wild moment, they also address the NFL Draft, the new Packers QB, and much more.

Send us Fan Mail Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is one of the most foregone draft conclusions in NFL history. The Raiders are more or less publicly stating he is their guy. But why is he worth the top pick? Peter and Alex do a thorough breakdown of the one-year Hoosier wonder. They also enter the War Room to decide where the Vikings and Packers should spend their first picks. Thankfully, the...

Send us Fan Mail The last time "replacement refs" were upon us, no team suffered more than the Packers. Now, the league is once again playing serious hardball with its judges, setting up a potential Fail Mary V2. Elsewhere: Minnesota puts in a bid for the 2028 NFL Draft, while Green Bay contemplates a more corporatized version of Lambeau Field. Alex also shares his book report for Chuck...

Send us Fan Mail While Bam Adebayo's 83 points provided a brief distraction, this week has been a full, hefty onslaught of NFL news. Both the Packers and Vikings have been very busy, but perhaps not as busy as the Las Vegas Raiders are about to be (yikes). Kyler Murray's move to Minneapolis appears imminent, and a surprising Packer is now the longest-tenured player in Green Bay.

Send us Fan Mail Content warning: This episode discusses self-harm and mental health issues, in the context of recent NFL news. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 in the United States and Canada. Peter and Alex discuss the latest from the Vikings and Packers, while also discussing the NBA's growing crisis, and some crazy changes coming to the football rulebook.

Send us Fan Mail Vikings fans watched as their former quarterback lifted the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday night. Many were happy for him; some were coping in strange ways. Peter and Alex dig into the Xs and Os of the Seahawks' Super win, and the Xs and Os of Bad Bunny's halftime performance. Welcome to Season 2!

Send us Fan Mail In a bizarrely timed announcement, the Minnesota Vikings decided to move on from GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Who is most at fault for the team's struggles since Adofo-Mensah's hiring in 2022? Peter and Alex dig into the facts. And, for the millionth consecutive season, the Vikes won't be participating in the Super Bowl; that'd be the Patriots and Seahawks. Alex and...

Send us Fan Mail It only took 43 episodes, but A Disgusting Act finally welcomes its first official guest: Uncle Nick, out of Washington D.C. The longtime listener (and texter) shares his thoughts on finding optimism in the Matt LaFleur hire, as well as his expert thoughts on the Academy Awards nominations. The boys also discuss the travesty of the Pro Football Hall of Fame snubbing arguably the g...

Send us Fan Mail While the Packers were thrown into a wild coaching carousel with the departure of Jeff Hafley, the Vikings are still waiting to see what happens with Brian Flores. And a different person inside the Minnesota facility interviewed for a big job in Green Bay. While the Pack signed Matt LaFleur to an extension, an AFC team in a similar situation let their guy go. And Baker Mayfield is...

Send us Fan Mail Alex breaks down mentally while also breaking down the case(s) for keeping Matt LaFleur or jettisoning him far, far away from Green Bay, Wisconsin. Whether you agree with "Good Alex" or "Bad Alex," this is appointment listening. On the Vikings side of things, a prominent player was arrested this week, and Peter provides the latest updates on whether we'll...

Send us Fan Mail This Saturday might be the beginning of a Packers Super Bowl run... or it might be the end of Matt LaFleur's time in Green Bay. Either way, Peter and Alex are looking forward to an entertaining game at Soldier Field. Elsewhere, the coaching carousel is beginning to spin out of control. Peter pits John Harbaugh against the legendary Brian Billick (?) as he and Alex sort throug...

Send us Fan Mail The Joe Burrow-to-Minnesota rumors seemed incredibly far fetched, so the NFL rumor mill spit out something a *little* more realistic: Lamar Jackson to the Vikings. OK, "realistic" is probably the wrong word. But we all need something to take our minds off the complete lack of drama between the Packers and Vikings this weekend. Also in the discussion: Harrison Smith'...

Send us Fan Mail Packers fans were having intense flashbacks on Saturday night when Romeo Doubs failed to corral an onside kick. Now, with Jordan Love in the concussion protocol, hope is dwindling in Dairyland. Meanwhile, in Minnesota, the Vikings will be without QB J.J. McCarthy on Christmas Day, and the organization has some major questions to answer this offseason. Peter and Alex also update th...

Send us Fan Mail If the Internet has its way, Joe Burrow will be wearing a Vikings uniform in 2026. Peter and Alex break down the possibility of Joey B. stealing the number 9 from NINE. Meanwhile, the Packers are in absolute shambles, and the fanbase is ready to call it quits. Alex offers a poignant piece of optimism... if you can sit through all of the reasons this team will likely fall short.

Send us Fan Mail The Packers put the Bears in their place on Sunday and reclaimed the top spot in the NFC North. But waves of optimism aren't confined to Green Bay. The Vikings also put together a sterling performance in a 31-0 win over the Commanders. With both sides riding high, Alex and Peter meet to break down their teams' wins. Oh, and the Colts might have a 44-year-old quarterback...

Send us Fan Mail As the Vikings' 2025 season crashes and burns, the fallout gets weirder by the week (see: Thielen, Adam). Might Kevin O'Connell's replacement already be in the building? Meanwhile, the Packers are riding high into a rivalry game against the No. 1-seeded Bears, and these teams are evenly matched in a way we haven't seen in 24 years. Plus: Where do you stand on c...