The Alec Lewis Show
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, hosts a twice-weekly podcast. He'll talk about the latest Vikings news. He'll analyze training camp practices and in-season games. He'll chat with players, coaches, team personnel, media members, family members and notable Vikings fans about the 2024 season and beyond.
Episodes
77 episodes
ESPN’s Jordan Reid reacts to Vikings draft predictions and explains his own picks for Minnesota: Ep. 77 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Jordan Reid, a college football and NFL Draft analyst for ESPN, joins the show to give his predictions for the Vikings draft. He talks about offensive linemen Grey Zabel, Donovan Jackson and Tyler Booker. He explains why he selected Nick Emmanw...
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What do the Minnesota Vikings have to do in the NFL draft to make fans happy? W/ KFAN's Paul “Meatsauce” Lambert: Ep. 76 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Paul “Meatsauce” Lambert, a co-host of the Powertrip Morning Show on KFAN, joins Alec Lewis to talk about what he wants to see from the Minnesota Vikings in Thursday night’s NFL Draft. They discuss Grey Zabel, Tyler Booker, Donovan Jackson, Kel...
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Vikings QB2 decision: Ryan Tannehill, Aidan O’Connell or who? And when? (Ep. 75) | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, begins Tuesday’s show with some thoughts on the Vikings’ QB2 conversation. Who are the Vikings going to pair with J.J. McCarthy and when? Will it be Ryan Tannehill? How about Aidan ...
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The Athletic's Dane Brugler talks favorite prospects for Vikings at No. 24 and late-round Brian Flores fits: Ep. 74 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Dane Brugler, The Athletic's draft expert and author of "The Beast," joins The Alec Lewis Show to go through some Vikings nuggets. Brugler talks about the players he's thinking about for the Vikings for his upcoming mock draft. He goes through ...
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LIVE Q&A: Vikings trade back scenarios, safety fits at top and in middle rounds and more (Ep. 73) | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings writer at The Athletic, discusses his second mock draft selections. Free agency has come and gone. The Athletic's Dane Brugler has put out "The Beast." Now became the perfect time to put together another mock d...
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Which interior offensive lineman makes most sense for the Vikings? A conversation with Brandon Thorn: Ep. 72 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Brandon Thorn, who has studied and spent time with many of the best offensive line prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about which interior offensive lineman makes the most sense for the Vikings. He gives his eval...
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Vikings nuggets from the NFL owner's meetings on draft plans, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah extension talk and more: Ep. 71 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, returns from the NFL owner's meetings and answers listeners' Vikings questions. He talks about the team's draft plans, positional priorities, why a receiver presents an interesting ...
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Vikings draft favorites, potential trade partners and comp picks with Over The Cap’s Nick Korte: Ep. 70 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, brings on Over The Cap’s Nick Korte to talk about compensatory picks. Lewis also takes readers questions on 2025 NFL Draft favorites, potential trade partners at No. 24, QB2 options...
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Let's talk Vikings additions, shall we? Ryan Kelly, Will Fries, Jordan Mason and more: Ep. 69 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, puts the quarterback conversation aside for a show. How about some talk about the number of additions the Vikings made over the last couple of weeks? He provides some perspective on...
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Vikings free agency nuggets: Jordan Mason trade, Aaron Rodgers timeline and more (Ep. 68) | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, provides more nuggets on the Vikings’ free agency period. He talks about the Jordan Mason acquisition, potential options for the No. 3 receiver spot, talks about losing out on Danie...
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Vikings free agency nuggets: Aaron Rodgers conversation, other potential additions and more (Ep. 67) | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, provides some nuggets on the third day of the free agent period. He talks through the Aaron Rodgers conversation, the backup quarterback plan, draft priorities, other potential dept...
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Vikings free agency nuggets: Jonathan Allen, Will Fries, Javon Hargrave and ... QB? (Ep. 66 w/ Pete Bercich) | Presented by First Resource Bank
Pete Bercich, the analyst for the Vikings radio network and Vikings entertainment network, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk free agency. They discuss the agreements with Jonathan Allen, Will Fries, Ryan Kelly, Isaiah Rodgers, Byron Murphy Jr. ...
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The Athletic's Dianna Russini talks Sam Darnold's market, price tag, J.J. McCarthy and more: Ep. 65 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Dianna Russini, the senior NFL insider at The Athleitc, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about Sam Darnold. What his market is, the teams that might be interested, and what the Vikings' viewpoint is. She also touches on J.J. McCarthy and Aaron...
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Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad talks Sam Darnold and franchise tag, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, free agency and more: Ep. 64 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Judd Zulgad, one of the hosts of Purple Daily and longtime Vikings beat writer, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about the decision not to tag Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy, free agent plans and priorities, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and more. This show ...
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Vikings analyst Pete Bercich talks Sam Darnold’s future, free agent priorities, run game and more: Ep. 63 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Pete Bercich, the analyst for the Vikings radio network and Vikings entertainment network, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about Sam Darnold’s future, the franchise tag deadline, other free agent priorities, Minnesota’s run game and more. Thi...
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Trey Smith, guard market, Byron Murphy Jr. and more Vikings nuggets from NFL Combine: Ep. 62 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, gives some nuggets picked up from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Conversations with league personnel, agents and Vikings staffers provide perspective on Trey Smith being franchise ...
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Vikings thoughts from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indy: Sam Darnold, free agent priorities and more (Ep. 61) | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, gives some updates from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Conversations with Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell provide perspective on Sam Darnold decision, free agent priorities,...
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Draft expert Fran Duffy gives thoughts on best fits for Vikings in 2025 NFL Draft: Ep. 60 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Fran Duffy, an NFL Draft expert for the ALL CITY network, joins The Alec Lewis Show to give his thoughts on the best fits for the Vikings in the 2025 NFL Draft. They talk about interior defensive linemen, running backs, cornerbacks and even qua...
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Vikings free agent targets, first-round running back possibility, creating cap space and more: Ep. 59 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, begins today’s show talking about the possibility of drafting a running back in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He also takes readers questions regarding free agent targets that might ...
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Vikings mock draft 1.0: One trade, six picks, three trench players and more (Ep. 58) | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings writer at The Athletic, discusses his first mock draft selections. He talks through how free agency is going to dictate the positions Minnesota targets, and which players make sense depending on the route he go...
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Vikings biggest positional need, Milton Wlliams interest, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah extension and more: Ep. 57 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings writer at The Athletic, discusses the team’s biggest offseason need. He touches on Milton Williams’ fit with Minnesota, a potential interior defensive lineman draftee, a notable date for Byron Murphy Jr. and Aa...
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Former Vikings GM Rick Spielman talks draft strategy, Justin Jefferson pick, 2025 QB & more: Ep. 56 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Former Vikings GM Rick Spielman joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about the Super Bowl, draft strategy, the Justin Jefferson pick, what the Vikings should do at QB, Kevin O'Connell and more. As always, this show is presented by First Resource B...
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Vikings draft names to watch, Sam Darnold tag options, Cooper Kupp and more Q&A: Ep. 55 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings writer at The Athletic, discusses NFL Draft options at interior defensive line, interior offensive line and running back. He also touches on the Sam Darnold tag options, gives a thought about Cooper Kupp and mo...
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Coach Dan Casey talks Kevin O'Connell's offense, in-game adjustments, quick game and more: Ep. 54 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Coach Dan Casey, a longtime offensive coordinator and operator of one of the most popular Twitter accounts in football, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about Kevin O'Connell's system, the Vikings' offense, quick game, in-game adjustments, run...
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Vikings 10-step offseason plan: Free agent options, quarterback plan, draft and more (Ep. 53) | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings writer at The Athletic, goes through his 10-step plan for the team's offseason. He begins with the current roster, then transitions to free agency and potential draft decisions. This show is presented by First ...
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