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Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are joined by legendary Bucs and Vikings quarterback, Brad Johnson. "Big Bad Brad" digs into his 15-year NFL career by looking back at the Vikings giving him his initial shot in 1992, the influence of his Vikings friendships providing him an opportunity with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning the Super Bowl in 2003, his second act as a social media trick shot artist, and his next attempt at becoming a Pop-A-Shot world champion. All of this and more is in Episode 73 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are joined by legendary Bears and Vikings quarterback, Jim McMahon. Jim looks back on the details surrounding his insane "3 TD's in 7 minutes" game against Tommy Kramer and the Minnesota Vikings, why he and Mike Ditka seemed to always be butting heads philosophically, how he and "Sweetness" almost got sued because of the "Super Bowl Shuffle" and why "Refrigerator" Perry's rushing touchdown came about due to HOF 49'ers coach Bill Walsh.  All of this and more is in Episode 72 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are back to kickoff another season of The Vikings Tailgate and the hype is real. Cy and Chad talk about the return of Harrison Smith, the typical bonkers games that come with the Vikings vs Packers opening week games, and Cy pleads for the public to leave Will "The Thrill" Reichard alone. All of this and more is in Episode 71 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. As the Vikings wrap up their 2025 NFL season, host Cy Amundson and producer Jay Nelson break down the biggest talkers going into the 2026 offseason and plant their flags on which playoff teams they’re supporting leading up to Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. All of this and more is in Episode 70 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the pod, Zach Martina was back and opinions were broad. The seasons were frustrating for their favorite sport, so the guys got together and tempers were short. The debating was fun and argued with haste, as the guys did their best to try to save face. The game was on Thursday and although they talked smack, they both agreed the Lions should beat out the Pack.  So take in the show and enjoy the brawl, we appreciate our fans and Merry Christmas to all. All of this and more is in Episode 69 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Break out your magic beans, the Vikings are heading to New York to take on the New York Football Giants. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels look at the Vikings ability to play the spoiler in the final weeks of the season, the need for the younger Vikings players to continue taking big strides forward, the massive teams turning over in the 2025 NFL playoff picture, and why Sam Darnold's season in Seattle is still giving the guys warm and fuzzies. All of this and more is in Episode 68 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings are heading down to the land of Stetsons and Tex-Mex as they take on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels shove into the lasting memories of the 1975 playoffs, the Herschel Walker trade, and Randy Moss tearing it up in the 1998 Thanksgiving game. All of this and more is in Episode 67 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. It's Week 14 of the NFL season, winter is here, and Chad's getting his brain jolted. Chad and Cy give their takes on the state of the Vikings going into the Commanders game, break down the lunacy of the current NFL playoff picture, and are imagining a scenario where the blue bloods are all bounced out of the upcoming playoffs. All of this and more is in Episode 66 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. It’s Thanksgiving and host Cy Amundson is cooking for all the fans. As everyone is enjoying the holiday, Cy's serving up some of the best bits from this season. Seeing as how the Lions, Packers, Bengals and Ravens all play today, we figured we'd look at the curse of Bobby Lane, Chad and Cy getting heckled in Wisconsin, the tortured fans of Cincinnati, and one of the wildest endings in Vikings History. All of this and more is in Episode 65 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are salty heading into the week 12 "Border Battle" in Green Bay. Chad and Cy talk about the time Chad got yelled at by every Packers fan in Lambeau Field, how Cy almost caused a riot wearing a Vikings Favre jersey in Appleton, WI, the impact of pro teams in small towns, and why Jalen Redmond is the unsung hero for the 2025 Vikings Defense. All of this and more is in Episode 64 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are riding the rollercoaster going into Week 11 against "Da Bears." The guys talk about being heckled by upset Bears fans, Chad's favorite spots to chow down at U.S. Bank Stadium, Harrison Smith's 200 the game, and their predictions for the game. All of this and more is in Episode 63 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are riding high off the win over Detroit. With Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry coming to town, the guys are optimistically breaking down the weird Vikings historical stat when facing the Ravens, look back at the insane finish to the 2013 game, get excited about the future of the offensive line, and make their final predictions for Sunday's contest. All of this and more is in Episode 62 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.  Cy Amundson welcomes back Lions super fan Zach Martina to the show to break down the spooky Lions successes this season. Cy and Zach look at the 50-year Bobby Layne curse, Zach’s big brain, Dan Campbell’s tricks-and-treats, Zach’s jump-y Green Bay experience, the return of J.J. McCarthy to Michigan, and Zach’s ghastly predictions for the rest of the season. All of this and more is in Episode 61 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Also, be sure to check out Zach Martina’s new comedy special on zachmartina.com or youtube.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Chad Daniels and Cy Amundson are gearing up for a Vikings Thursday night matchup against the "Bolts" at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles. Chad and Cy discuss the legend of Chargers Quarterback Dan Fouts, Adrian Peterson's record setting 296-yard game, Viking "Goats" in their era, why playing against pro athletes can make you contemplate your life, and Chad explains why yelling at the stadium is better than at home. All of this and more is in Episode 60 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings and Cy are back for some home cooking at U.S. Bank Stadium this Sunday at noon and we’ve got the "Birds" flying in the door. Our old friend and Philadelphia apologist, Blake Wexler, joins to try to make sense of the 2025 Eagles season so far.  Blake is trying to stay calm during the last 2 losses, loves Howie Roseman's mentality, justifies booing Santa Claus, and explains why "Big Dom" is the calming influence all Eagles fans need. All of this and more is in Episode 59 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.