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Load the Box, A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

JAN 17

2024's Crashing Halt

The Vikings' Cinderella, magical, 2024 season came to startling stop on Monday Night in Glendale at the hands of the Rams. Recording from undisclosed locations, Will and Jordan bemoan what went wrong, discuss what to make of Sam Darnold and Kevin O'Connell's playoff performances, discuss what made 2024 special, and eulogize the season. We'll take a few weeks off before digging back in once the offseason starts in earnest. Thanks for listening all season. Skol, y'all.

35 min
JAN 12

Lions Stomp Vikings, On to L.A.

Well, that didn’t go as planned. The Vikings got stomped by the Lions Sunday night, spoiling their hopes of stealing the #1 seed. We litigate what went wrong and what needs to change to get on Detroit’s level. Despite the smack down, the season isn’t done yet: on to L.A. to face the Rams, Kevin O’Connell’s former team, and the only other team to beat the Vikings this season. What must Minnesota do to continue their magical year?

1 hr
JAN 4

The Biggest Regular Season Game in Vikings History

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1h 4m
12/29/2024

Eight Straight and the #1 Seed

For the eighth straight game, the Minnesota Vikings vanquished their opponent; their latest victim being the Seattle Seahawks in the rainy Pacific Northwest. Sam Darnold was magnificent again; does it warrant a contract extension? How much do we believe the #1 seed is necessary for this team to make a deep playoff run? And don’t forget! It’s Green Bay week! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

1h 8m
12/19/2024

Monday Night Football victory over the Bears

We tell you what we thought of the Vikings' performance in their 30-12 victory over the Bears on Monday Night Football and why we're worried about Caleb Williams. Jordan tells you his player of the game, while the guys marvel at what this team has been able to accomplish through the first 15 weeks of the season. We finish on what to make of Seattle and Geno Smith, how the Seahawks can be exploited and where they are dangerous.

59 min
12/12/2024

Kirk in the Rearview + MNF Preview

The Kirk Cousins chapter now feels officially closed. The Vikings completely smothered his Falcons on Sunday afternoon, picking him off twice in a blowout win. We enter into the Sam Darnold future debate and discuss if paying Sam long term is the right move after his elite play this season. Next up? Winter Whiteout III on Monday Night Football against the Bears. We discuss whether this is the blowout that it appears to be on paper, what to make of a team on a 7-game loving streak, and why there may still be something left in the tank for Chicago.

1h 15m
12/06/2024

5 Straight Wins + Kirk Bowl

They did it again. The Vikings, despite not having their best all afternoon, they were “at their best when their best was required” to eek out a one-point victory to secure their second 5-game winning streak of the season. For the second time in three Kevin O’Connell seasons, they enter Week 14 at 10-2. We discuss the win, a late game key 4th down decision, and whether or not we buy the Vikings as a Super Bowl contender. The next one needs no introduction: Kirk Bowl 2024 is upon us.

1h 4m
11/29/2024

Stacking Wins + Jordan’s Cardinals

This team is streaking again. The fourth win in a row - third consecutive on the road - had a little bit of everything: great special teams play, horrible special teams play, efficient and explosive offense, good defense (mostly), and a budding superstar quarterback. Next up is one of Jordan’s preseason darlings, the Arizona (not St. Louis) Cardinals, who haven’t won in Minnesota since 1977.

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Load the Box, A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Creator

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Years Active

2019 - 2025
Episodes

116
Rating

Clean
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