VikesVerified - A Weekly Minnesota Vikings Podcast
Join Nick Eliason & Matt Meade on their weekly journey to provide the freshest takes in Minnesota Vikings Media. Tune in every week for player interviews, game recaps, predictions, matchups, & more! Locally based in Minneapolis.
Episodes
136 episodes
"Nine" Silences The Haters.... For Now!
JJ McCarthy & The Vikings DICED the Washington Commanders on their way to a 31-0 victory. Progress is all that SKOL nation wanted to see from 9, & we got exactly that. Nick & Matt take their ears to the fanbase & field 2 ...
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Episode 135
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1:09:37
Lambeau Lousiness + Max Brosmer Magic?
The Vikings fall to 4-7 after another TOUGH day at the office for 22-year old QB JJ McCarthy. While the rest of the internet clowns him, it's time to see what Minnesota has in UDFA rookie Max Brosmer, who will likely get the nod a...
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Episode 134
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39:29
Vikings Fall to 1-4 at Home + BORDER BATTLE Preview
Minnesota lost another hard-fought game at the last second to Cairo Santos & the Chicago Bears last Sunday. With frustration running hot, Minnesota's season can go 1 of 2 ways. We can buckle up, keep fighting, & learn how to clos...
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Episode 133
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42:47
Turnovers + False Starts = Not a Winning Formula...
The Minnesota Vikings couldn't overcome themselves last Sunday against the Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium. Minnesota was in the fight, but played the opposite of complimentary football in a 27-19 loss. Currently sitting at 4-5, this week's ...
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Episode 132
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42:01
BACK TO .500 + Ravens Flock Comes to Town
Signature win for the Vikings and JJ McCarthy in Ford Field last Sunday! Almost double digit underdogs, Minnesota stifled Jahmyr Gibbs & David Montgomery all afternoon. We've clawed our way back to 4-4 & finally have a rel...
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Episode 131
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42:35
Return of McCarthy + Expectations Going Forward
Vikings Fans were tortured last Thursday Night. A Meltdown in LA has led to many questions about where this team is headed. After a month & a half absence, our chosen QB JJ McCarthy is back under center. While the odds of a wi...
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Episode 130
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45:19
Eagles Air Raid Prevails + QB Hysteria?
Carson Wentz showed some heart out there, but ultimately played far from mistake free football. Minnesota's defense was CARVED by Jalen Hurts, AJ Brown, & DeVonta Smith. MN had many opportunities to win this game... just couldn't get...
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Episode 129
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52:40
5-0 in London! + BYE Week Rejuvenation
The Minnesota Vikings limped into the BYE week 3-2 after a hard fought win against Cleveland. Carson Wentz went 9 for 9 on the final drive before hitting Jordan Addison at the pylon for the game winning TD. Minnesota's BYE comes a...
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Episode 128
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47:34
Leaving Ireland Dub-Less + Vikings-Browns Preview
Minnesota fought to the finish, but slow starts & turnovers are tough to overcome. The Vikings injury report is tough to look at, the BYE week couldn't come at a better time. If we can find a way to get it done in London, we limp int...
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Episode 127
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47:11
BENGAL BEATDOWN + Confidence in Wentz is Dublin!
Minnesota bounced back in a big way on the shoulders of a legendary performance from Isaiah Rodgers. The former Eagle scored 2 defensive TD's in the first half on the way to a 48-10 Victory. Carson Wentz played efficient, turno...
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Episode 126
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42:57
Vikings Disappoint in Home Opener + Wentz Magic?
Are you hitting the panic button? We try to give you a few reasons to stay sane after a 22-6 loss to Atlanta. Minnesota's roster is bruised & battered, including QB JJ McCarthy. Carson Wentz will get the start this Sunday at h...
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Episode 125
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54:23
NEVER A DOUBT! McCarthy Rally Silences Chicago + Falcons SNF Preview
WOW! What a debut for JJ McCarthy. After 3 quarters of below average ball, JJ saved his best for when it mattered. Down 17-6 in the 4th, Minnesota led an epic rally to take down the Bears at Soldier Field. Nick & Matt break do...
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Episode 124
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38:03
Vikings @ Bears Preview + Primetime McCarthy & Co.
Football fans, rejoice! Week 1 is officially here & what a way for Minnesota to get started on Monday Night Football. Nick & Matt preview JJ McCarthy's first opportunity as the Vikings starting quarterback. There's nothing like a...
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Episode 123
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28:40
Vikings Go 1-2 in Preseason + Final Roster Preview
The Vikings are officially 2 weeks from regular season action. The majority of this roster is strong, but there are still some glaring deficiencies. SEVEN UDFA’s have made the Final 53, which is a great story, but also shows some depth c...
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Episode 122
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48:39
Vikings Handle Texans + Biggest Standouts From Training Camp
Minnesota starts their season 1-0 in the preseason after a home win against Houston. There were quite a few notable performances for the Vikings, which makes a lot of these camp battles much more interesting... Minnesota will prac...
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Episode 121
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36:23
Training Camp Preview + Top 5 Players To Watch
The dog days of summer are among us, & you can start to feel football season creeping in! The Minnesota Vikings will begin Training Camp in about 10 days with high aspirations... Nick & Matt break down their players to watch this...
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Episode 120
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37:31
UDFA OL Joe Huber & CB Zemaiah Vaughn Join + 1 Month From Training Camp
Are the Minnesota Vikings officially the best UDFA destination? After the recent success of players like Ivan Pace Jr & Bo Richter, as well as the past success of guys like Adam Thielen & C.J. Ham, Minnesota seems to be a ...
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Episode 119
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38:33
OTA Roster Preview + Position Group Breakdowns
The Vikings just completed mandatory minicamp at TCO Performance center & have their eyes set on training camp in just a matter of weeks. We believe that this is one of the strongest rosters that Minnesota has ever had headed into a ...
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Episode 118
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41:06
John Randle Talks Ireland & London + Vikings Schedule Opinions
Hall of Famer John Randle has teamed up with Big Game Travel to give Vikings fans a once in a lifetime opportunity overseas! John t...
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Episode 117
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39:44
Recapping & Grading Minnesota's 2025 NFL Draft Class
Nick & Matt break down each pick one by one with detail. The Vikings only selected 5 players, but their UDFA class is very intriguing once again! Donovan Jackson should be a plug & play starting Guard from Day 1. Minnesota...
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Episode 116
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45:44
2025 NFL DRAFT PREVIEW + Live Mocking The 1st Round
Nick, Matt, & Max break down their favorite prospects, what the Vikings may do at 24, & a LOT more in our official 2025 NFL Draft Preview. With only 4 picks, we could see the Vikings make quite a few moves to acquire more ...
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Episode 115
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1:01:53
Vikings OLB Bo Richter Joins + Pre-Draft Updates
The Richter scale continues to reach new magnitudes.... Bo Richter went from UDFA to major contributor his rookie season. Bo breaks down his process, mindset, & what his goals are in 2025. The NFL Draft is less than 2 weeks away & we ca...
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Episode 114
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50:37
Vikings Attack Free Agency + Live Offseason Q&A
The Minnesota Vikings got aggressive in Free Agency, addressing their deficiencies one after the other. Very refreshing to see us be proactive & negotiate great contracts. With the NFL Draft less than one month away, it's fun ...
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Episode 113
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47:19
Day 1 Free Agency Recap + Backup QB Speculation
The Minnesota Vikings addressed multiple positions of need during the first day of legal tampering. Another strong Free Agency will allow us to draft the best available talent in the 1st round instead of reaching for a position of need. Is Minn...
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Episode 112
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45:35
NFL Draft + Free Agency Targets - Live From Fish Lake
FIELD TRIP for the show this week at Fish Lake in Maple Grove Minnesota. Gateway fiber delivered high-speed WiFi to a fish house for this episode! Nick & Matt unveil a few of their favorite targets in Free Agency as well as the NFL draft. O...
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Episode 111
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39:12