About the Labor: A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Episode 155: Stay Hungry Part II

foundarunestone — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 19:30:13 +0000

Episode 154: Stay Hungry Part I

foundarunestone — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 05:58:23 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ impending matchup with the New Orleans Saints.

Episode 153: Stay Grounded Part II

foundarunestone — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 20:31:29 +0000

Drew Mahowald and BJ Reidell review the Minnesota Vikings defense heading into the postseason.

Episode 152: Stay Grounded Part I

foundarunestone — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:15:59 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ regular season, primarily from an offensive perspective, review Pat Shurmur’s head coaching candidacy and answer a few questions from the audience.

Episode 152 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and Can Can Wonderland.

Episode 151: Bears at Vikings — Rapid Reaction

foundarunestone — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 18:43:55 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald react to the Minnesota Vikings’ 23-10 victory over the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium as well as what to expect from this team entering the postseason with a first-round bye.

Episode 151 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and Can Can Wonderland.

Episode 150: Bears at Vikings — Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 05:23:40 +0000

BJ Reidell and Aldo Gandia — sitting in for Drew Mahowald — break down the impending NFC North Division matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears.

Episode 150 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and Can Can Wonderland.

Episode 149: Bradford Back

foundarunestone — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 20:01:42 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss Sam Bradford’s return to practice, Taylor Heinicke’s NFL debut and plenty more on Episode 149 of the About the Labor Podcast.

Episode 149 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and Can Can Wonderland.

Episode 148: Vikings at Packers — Rapid Reaction

foundarunestone — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 23:36:18 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald review the Minnesota Vikings’ first shutout since 1993 against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

Episode 148 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and Can Can Wonderland.

Episode 147: Vikings at Packers — Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 06:01:22 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ upcoming matchup with the Green Bay Packers alongside superstar guest Zach Jacobson of Cheesehead TV.

Episode 146: Pro Bowl Snubs

foundarunestone — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 04:44:16 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald review the Minnesota Vikings’ huge victory over the Cincinnati Bengals after watching the film, discuss the team’s Pro Bowl selections and snubs and offer a few injury updates for the week.

Episode 145: Bengals at Vikings — Rapid Reaction

foundarunestone — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 06:26:50 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald make sense of the NFC North Champion Minnesota Vikings’ destruction of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Episode 144: Bengals at Vikings — Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 15:35:59 +0000

Drew Mahowald and BJ Reidell discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ Sunday matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals, give their picks for the week and plenty more on Episode 144 of the About the Labor Podcast.

Episode 143: Vikings at Panthers — Rapid Reaction

foundarunestone — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 06:54:38 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald review the Minnesota Vikings’ tough loss on the road to the Carolina Panthers.

Episode 143 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing, El Burrito Mercado, Om Brewers and Running Tap.

Episode 142: Vikings at Panthers — Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 07:41:12 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald take a long look at how quarterback Cam Newton, offensive weapon Christian McCaffrey and the rest of the Carolina Panthers will fare against the 10-2 Minnesota Vikings.

Episode 141: CANUDIGGIT

foundarunestone — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 07:31:13 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald re-review the Minnesota Vikings’ 14-9 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, discuss Stefon Diggs’ character and charitable nature and plenty more.

Episode 141 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing, El Burrito Mercado, Om Brewers and Running Tap.

Episode 140: Vikings at Falcons — Rapid Reaction

foundarunestone — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 06:36:20 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald react to the Minnesota Vikings’ 14-9 victory over the Atlanta Falcons and outline the NFC Playoff Picture as it stands through 13 weeks of play.

Episode 140 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing, El Burrito Mercado, Om Brewers and Running Tap.

Episode 139: Vikings at Falcons — Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:06:16 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald break down Xavier Rhodes’ matchup with Julio Jones, take a hard look at the Atlanta Falcons and BJ tells a story you will all want to hear.

Episode 139 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing, El Burrito Mercado, Om Brewers and Running Tap.

Episode 138: Third Team’s a Charm

foundarunestone — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 08:06:06 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss Adam Thielen’s rise from Mankato to 1,000 yards, what made evaluating the potential of Case Keenum so difficult and field a wide variety of Twitter questions.

Episode 138 is proudly sponsored by SoCom Creative.

Episode 137: The Role Players

foundarunestone — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 06:16:23 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the play of Jarius Wright, CJ Ham, Blake Bell, David Morgan, Ben Gedeon, Anthony Harris and the rest of the Minnesota Vikings role players and run through the NFC playoff picture to determine contenders and pretenders.

Episode 137 is proudly sponsored by SoCom Creative.

Episode 136: Vikings at Lions — Rapid Reaction

foundarunestone — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 16:18:12 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald analyze and discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ Thanksgiving day victory over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

Episode 136 is proudly sponsored by SoCom Creative.

Episode 135: Vikings at Lions — Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 17:00:06 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald preview the Minnesota Vikings’ Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Detroit Lions and offer their picks for the week.

Episode 135 is proudly sponsored by SoCom Creative.

Episode 134: Rams at Vikings — Rapid Reaction

foundarunestone — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 06:47:08 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald analyze and discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ 24-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Episode 134 is proudly sponsored by SoCom Creative.

Episode 133: Rams at Vikings — Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 18:24:00 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald take an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Rams and what has made them so successful this season under new head coach Sean McVay and offer their picks for the week.

Episode 133 is proudly sponsored by SoCom Creative.

Episode 132: Case Closed

foundarunestone — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 18:44:57 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the Minnesota Vikings naming Case Keenum the starting quarterback against the Los Angeles Rams and Rick Spielman’s gripe with Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen and Fox Sports before finishing off with a coverage chart update and some Twitter takes.

Episode 132 is proudly sponsored by SoCom Creative.

Episode 131: Vikings at Redskins — Rapid Reaction

foundarunestone — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 07:50:18 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald analyze and discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ 38-30 victory on the road against the Washington Redskins.

Episode 131 is proudly sponsored by SoCom Creative.

Episode 130: Vikings at Redskins — Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 17:13:20 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald take an in-depth look at the Minnesota Vikings’ matchup with the Washington Redskins, run a round of ‘Contenders or Pretenders’ and offer their picks for the week.

Episode 130 is proudly sponsored by The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 129: Let the 2nd Half Begin

foundarunestone — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 08:27:12 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ impending activation of Teddy Bridgewater and take a look at the schedule moving forward.

Episode 129 is proudly sponsored by The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 128: Midseason Award Show Part II

foundarunestone — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 05:02:54 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald hand out more Minnesota Vikings midseason awards, discuss the bye week and offer their picks for the week.

Episode 128 is proudly sponsored by The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 127: Midseason Award Show Part I

foundarunestone — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:44:53 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald hand out their Minnesota Vikings midseason awards including offensive MVP, defensive MVP and best celebration through eight weeks of the NFL season.

Episode 127 is proudly sponsored by The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 126: Vikings at Browns (London) — Rapid Reaction

foundarunestone — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 07:20:51 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald analyze and discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ 33-16 victory over the Cleveland Browns in London.

Episode 126 is proudly sponsored by The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 125: Vikings at Browns (London) - Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 06:12:09 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald take an in-depth look at the Cleveland Browns ahead of the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 8 matchup in London and offer their picks for the week.

Episode 125 is proudly sponsored by The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 124: Ravens at Vikings — Upon Review

foundarunestone — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 06:15:15 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss Andrew Sendejo’s one-game suspension, respond to Mike Zimmer’s London travel strategy, review the coverage chart for the week and attempt to pinpoint where the Minnesota Vikings should rank in the power rankings.

Episode 124 is proudly sponsored by The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 123: Ravens at Vikings — Rapid Reaction

foundarunestone — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 05:55:08 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald recap the Minnesota Vikings’ 24-16 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in which Anthony Barr, Linval Joseph and the defense excelled.

Episode 123 is proudly sponsored by The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 122: Ravens at Vikings — Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 18:56:43 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald take an in-depth look at the Baltimore Ravens ahead of the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 7 matchup and offer their picks for the week.

Episode 122 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 121: Packers at Vikings — Upon Review

foundarunestone — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 04:04:47 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the return of quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, how the Minnesota Vikings defense has performed in coverage this season and take a look at the NFC postseason picture as it stands through Week 6.

Episode 121 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 120: Packers at Vikings — Rapid Reaction

foundarunestone — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:55:46 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald recap the Minnesota Vikings’ 23-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers in which quarterback Aaron Rodgers was lost to injury.

Episode 120 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 119: Packers at Vikings — Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 01:54:38 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald take an in-depth look at the Green Bay Packers ahead of the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 6 matchup against their border rivals.

Episode 119 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 118: Vikings at Bears — Upon Review

foundarunestone — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:46:45 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald review the Minnesota Vikings’ victory over the Chicago Bears with discussions centered around Duck, Duck Gray Duck (not Goose), Case Keenum’s bar and potential as well as the defensive coverage both during Week 5 and throughout the entire season to date.

Episode 118 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 117: Vikings at Bears — Rapid Reaction

foundarunestone — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 06:16:04 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald analyze and discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ narrow 20-17 win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Monday Night Football.

Episode 117 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 116: Vikings at Bears — Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 05:46:07 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald get up to date on the Minnesota Vikings injury report, discuss the signing of running back Stevan Ridley and offer an in-depth preview of the Chicago Bears.

Episode 116 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 115: Quarterly Review

foundarunestone — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 06:31:04 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss Minnesota Vikings life without Dalvin Cook and hand out quarter-season grades to each position group.

Episode 115 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 114: Lions at Vikings — Rapid Reaction

foundarunestone — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 05:28:01 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald offer a rapid reaction to the Minnesota Vikings’ 14-7 loss at home to the Detroit Lions.

Episode 114 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 113: Lions at Vikings — Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 23:42:49 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald take a look at Matthew Stafford, Darius Slay and the rest of the Detroit Lions ahead of their matchup with the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Episode 113 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 112: Buccaneers at Vikings — Upon Review

foundarunestone — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 15:17:51 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald go more in-depth on Case Keenum’s impressive performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and wonder if offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur deserves more respect in Minnesota.

Episode 112 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 111: Buccaneers at Vikings — Rapid Reaction

foundarunestone — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 05:43:31 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald give their initial reactions to the Minnesota Vikings’ 34-17 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers behind elite quarterback Case Keenum.

Episode 111 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 110: Buccaneers at Vikings — Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 18:56:48 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald stick to their weekly routine with a comprehensive breakdown of the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 3 opponent — Jameis Winston, Lavonte David and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Also included are segments discussing the matchup history between Minnesota and Tampa Bay as well as a little brief analysis of other goings on in the NFL.

Episode 110 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 109: Vikings at Steelers — Upon Review

foundarunestone — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 06:24:39 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ dilemma with Sam Bradford and Case Keenum and also breakdown strong starts from Dalvin Cook and Xavier Rhodes.

Episode 109 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 108: Vikings at Steelers — Rapid Reaction

foundarunestone — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 05:33:58 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald offer their immediate thoughts on the Minnesota Vikings’ 26-9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road this past Sunday afternoon.

Episode 108 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 107: Vikings at Steelers — Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 00:37:18 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald take an in-depth look into the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 2 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers with discussions largely centered around offensive playmakers Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell.

Episode 107 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 106: Saints at Vikings — Upon Review

foundarunestone — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 04:56:33 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald take a more in-depth look at the Minnesota Vikings’ 29-19 victory over the New Orleans Saints, highlighting players such as Harrison Smith and Dalvin Cook while praising offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur’s play-calling along the way.

Episode 106 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 105: Saints at Vikings — Rapid Reaction

foundarunestone — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 06:18:45 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald recap, discuss and offer instant-analysis of the Minnesota Vikings’ 29-19 Week 1 victory over the New Orleans Saints at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday Night Football.

Episode 105 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 104: Saints at Vikings — Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 16:47:47 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald preview the Minnesota Vikings’ upcoming Monday Night Football matchup with the New Orleans Saints through discussion centered around quarterback Drew Brees, offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk and cornerback Marshon Lattimore. Also included are the guys’ picks for Week 1 and a promo for $1 off a pint of beer at BlackStack Brewing on Monday evening.

Episode 104 is proudly sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 103: Vikings 2017 Prediction Show

foundarunestone — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 04:48:44 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald go through each Minnesota Vikings position group and give their expectations both for each unit as well as a few select individuals. Also featured are NFL standings and Super Bowl predictions and a handful of flaming hot bold takes.

Episode 103 is sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 102: Brock, Boone & Bell

foundarunestone — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 05:40:30 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald analyze the Minnesota Vikings’ decisions to trade for Tramaine Brock, acquire Blake Bell, part ways with Alex Boone and other “intriguing” official 53-man roster decisions.

Episode 102 is sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 101: Dolphins & Roster Predictions

foundarunestone — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 05:34:39 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ 30-9 loss at home against the Miami Dolphins in the team’s final preseason matchup and give their final predictions for the team’s final 53-man roster released this coming Saturday.

Episode 101 is sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 100: The 100th Episode

foundarunestone — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 05:07:04 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the one-year anniversary of Teddy Bridgewater’s injury and how far both the injured quarterback and the Minnesota Vikings have come since along with a brief look at the team’s Week 4 preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.

Episode 100 is sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 99: 49ers at Vikings — Rapid Reaction

foundarunestone — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 05:23:56 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald share their reactions and instant analysis to the Minnesota Vikings’ ugly 32-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers during Week 3 of the NFL preseason.

Originally Recorded LIVE at BlackStack Brewing on Sunday August 27th — We apologize for the low volume and audio issues.

Episode 99 is sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 98: 49ers at Vikings — Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 05:31:14 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss Latavius Murray’s return to the field for the Minnesota Vikings and take an in-depth look at Sunday’s matchup with the San Francisco 49ers.

Episode 98 is sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 97: Return of Teddy?

foundarunestone — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 05:03:48 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald review the film of the Minnesota Vikings’ 20-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Century Link Field and discuss the quarterback position.

Episode 97 is sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 96: Vikings at Seahawks — Upon Review

foundarunestone — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 07:18:12 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald review the Minnesota Vikings’ 20-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Century Link Field during Week 2 of the NFL preseason.

Episode 96 is sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 95: Vikings at Seahawks - Pregame Primer

foundarunestone — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 04:20:48 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald take an in-depth look at the Seattle Seahawks’ second- and third-string playmakers ahead of the Minnesota Vikings’ matchup with Blair Walsh and Co. this Friday.

Recorded LIVE on Mixlr on August 15th.

Episode 95 is sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 94: Vikings at Bills — Upon Review

foundarunestone — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 05:15:56 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald welcome Eli Hartman-Seeskin of Last Word on Sports onto the show to help them give a more in-depth breakdown of the Minnesota Vikings’ performance against the Buffalo Bills last Thursday.

Episode 93: Vikings at Bills — Deep Breaths

foundarunestone — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 08:06:42 +0000

Minnesota Vikings Football is Back!

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald give their initial, pre-film review thoughts on what certainly appeared to be an extremely sloppy, “working out the kinks” effort by both the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Thursday.

Episode 93 is sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

Episode 92: Training Camp Review Part VII

foundarunestone — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 04:35:41 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald finish up their Minnesota Vikings training camp discussion by talking about the defensive side of the football in Mankato, Linval Joseph’s contract and the trend the team has set, review the first unofficial depth chart and finally look forward to the preseason with some tidbits on the Buffalo Bills.

Recorded LIVE on MixIr on August 8th.

Episode 92 is sponsored by Blackstack Brewing, The Twin Cities Directory and stand-up comedian Brendan Gay.

Episode 91: Training Camp Review Part VI

foundarunestone — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 07:04:58 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald share their thoughts on the offensive side of the football at Minnesota Vikings training camp. Focal points include the wide receiver position, Sam Bradford’s accuracy, the backup quarterback battle and simply what made Mankato such a blast to be a part of.

Episode 91 is sponsored by Blackstack Brewing, The Twin Cities Directory and stand-up comedian Brendan Gay.

Episode 90: Training Camp Review Part V

foundarunestone — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 04:18:46 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss what they have seen first-hand at Minnesota Vikings training camp.

Recorded LIVE via Periscope on August 3rd.

Episode 90 is sponsored by Blackstack Brewing, The Twin Cities Directory and stand-up comedian Brendan Gay.

Episode 89: Training Camp Review Part IV

foundarunestone — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 06:36:49 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the Laquon Treadwell-Antone Exum fight, Dalvin Cook’s emergence, Michael Floyd’s impressive performance and plenty more from Minnesota Vikings training camp

Recorded LIVE from BlackStack Brewing on August 2nd.

Episode 89 is sponsored by Blackstack Brewing, The Twin Cities Directory and stand-up comedian Brendan Gay.

Episode 88: Training Camp Review Part III

foundarunestone — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 06:20:34 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss Xavier Rhodes’ massive contract extension, Michael Floyd playing well in Mankato at Minnesota Vikings training camp and an announcement that there is no timetable for Riley Reiff to return to action.

Episode 87: Training Camp Review Part II

foundarunestone — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 08:09:06 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald break down days 2-4 of Minnesota Vikings training camp with discussions centered around Everson Griffen, Xavier Rhodes, Teddy Bridgewater, Riley Reiff, Mike Zimmer and Taylor Heinicke.

Episode 87 is sponsored by Blackstack Brewing, The Twin Cities Directory and stand-up comedian Brendan Gay.

Episode 86: Training Camp Review Part I

foundarunestone — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 05:03:08 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the initial word from Minnesota Vikings training camp in Mankato including George Edwards calling plays, Antone Exum at nickel cornerback and Marshall Koehn kicking his way into our hearts.

Originally broadcasted LIVE via MixIr on July 25th.

Episode 86 is sponsored by Blackstack Brewing, Socom Creative - The Twin Cities Directory and local stand-up comic Brendan Gay.

Episode 85: Mr. Mankato Predictions

foundarunestone — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 06:30:34 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald give their thoughts on training camp and the heralded Mr. Mankato award with discussions on Eric Kendricks, Chunky Clements and slow golfers as well.

Episode 85 is sponsored by BlackStack Brewing, SoCom Creative and local stand-up comic Brendan Gay.

Episode 84: Training Camp Marathon — LBs & DBs

foundarunestone — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 06:42:35 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald roll out a special 90-minute LIVE show in order to finish off their Minnesota Vikings Training Camp position-by-position breakdown. Linebackers, Cornerbacks and Safeties are put under the microscope with tidbits on Dalvin Cook returning kicks, Mike Zimmer’s detailed interview with Hannah Storm and a handful of various talking points provided by an elite LIVE audience.

Originally broadcasted LIVE via MixIr on July 20th.

Episode 84 is sponsored by local stand-up comic Brendan Gay — Catch the LIVE recording of his first comedy special at the Joke Joint Comedy Club (Lilydale, Minn.) on August 10th! Use to the promo code “BRENDAN” to get 40% off your ticket on the Joke Joint Comedy Club official website!

Episode 83: Training Camp Preview — DL

foundarunestone — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 05:51:37 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ move from Mankato to Eagan and preview the defensive line positions ahead of Training Camp. This show was broadcasted live on MixIr on Tuesday, July 18th.

Episode 83 is sponsored by local stand-up comic Brendan Gay — Catch the LIVE recording of his first comedy special at the Joke Joint Comedy Club (Lilydale, Minn.) on August 10th! Use to the promo code “BRENDAN” to get 40% off your ticket on the Joke Joint Comedy Club official website!

Episode 82: Training Camp Preview — TEs & OL

foundarunestone — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 06:44:20 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald react to Michael Floyd’s four-game suspension, continue their training camp preview segment with tight ends and the offensive line and finish up with a Take 5 on their favorite television shows.

Episode 82 is sponsored by local stand-up comic Brendan Gay — Catch the LIVE recording of his first comedy special at the Joke Joint Comedy Club (Lilydale, Minn.) on August 10th! Use to the promo code “BRENDAN” to get 40% off your ticket on the Joke Joint Comedy Club official website!

Episode 81: Training Camp Preview — WRs

foundarunestone — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 05:28:09 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald preview the wide receiver position with the Minnesota Vikings set to hit Mankato in a little over a week, discuss a report that then-rookie Laquon Treadwell was “playing” injured in 2016, rebuttal former Viking Nate Burleson’s take that Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen combine to form the 17th-best wide receiver duo in the NFL and field a few questions in the first official LIVE broadcast of the About the Labor Podcast.

Episode 81 is sponsored by local stand-up comic Brendan Gay — Catch the LIVE recording of his first comedy special at the Joke Joint Comedy Club (Lilydale, Minn.) on August 10th! Use to the promo code “BRENDAN” to get 40% off your ticket on the Joke Joint Comedy Club official website!

Episode 80: Training Camp Preview — QBs & RBs

foundarunestone — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 05:34:35 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald tackle the quarterback and running back positions in the first installment of a segment geared to get Minnesota Vikings fans prepared for training camp. Also included is a discussion regarding where Sam Bradford should rank relative to his peers and some Adrian Peterson speculation.

Episode 80 is sponsored by local stand-up comic Brendan Gay — Catch the LIVE recording of his first comedy special at the Joke Joint Comedy Club (Lilydale, Minn.) on August 10th! Use to the promo code “BRENDAN” to get 40% off your ticket on the Joke Joint Comedy Club official website!

Episode 79: Getting Datone to Business

foundarunestone — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 07:49:09 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss Datone Jones’ remarks about changing positions in Minnesota, explore the Vikings’ ‘Blue Chip’ roster pieces and also debate the best players at each defense and special teams position in the NFL before finishing off a rather long show with an Independence Day-themed Take 5.

Episode 79 is sponsored by local stand-up comic Brendan Gay — Catch the LIVE recording of his first comedy special at the Joke Joint Comedy Club (Lilydale, Minn.) on August 10th! Use to the promo code “BRENDAN” to get 40% off your ticket on the Joke Joint Comedy Club official website!

Episode 78: Scoring Specifics

foundarunestone — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 07:31:30 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald continue their Minnesota Vikings offseason discussion with yet another Michael Floyd update and Pro Football Focus’ generous ranking of the team’s overall roster as well as its offensive line. Episode 78 also features a debate predicated on whether Minnesota will find its touchdowns through the air or on the ground as well as a high-energy Take 5 segment taking aim at a handful of the worst stuff planet Earth has to offer.

Episode 78 is sponsored by local stand-up comic Brendan Gay — Catch the LIVE recording of his first comedy special at the Joke Joint Comedy Club (Lilydale, Minn.) on August 10th! Use the promo code “BRENDAN” to get 40% off your ticket on the Joke Joint Comedy Club official website!

Episode 77: Surprise, Surprise

foundarunestone — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 06:58:21 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ backing of Michael Floyd’s Kombucha claim, surprise starters and make a couple end-of-June predictions for the NFC North division based on their recently-completed rankings segment. The guys also wrap-up the show with Take 5 lists on their favorite travel destinations.

Episode 77 is sponsored by local stand-up comic Brendan Gay — Catch the LIVE recording of his first comedy special at the Joke Joint Comedy Club (Lilydale, Minn.) on August 10th! Use to the promo code “BRENDAN” to get 40% off your ticket at www.JokeJointComedyClub.com!

Episode 76: Addition by Subtraction

foundarunestone — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 07:11:54 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald talk about the Minnesota Timberwolves’ deal to acquire Jimmy Butler, debate the Minnesota Vikings’ biggest offseason additions and departures rank the NFC North division’s safeties and list their top video games of all time.

Episode sponsored by local stand-up comic Brendan Gay — Catch the LIVE recording of his first comedy special at the Joke Joint Comedy Club (Mendota Heights, Minn.) on August 10th! Visit his official website (www.BrendanBeingBrendan.com) for more details, and stay tuned for further information on how to score cheap tickets to the show!

Episode 75: Rise & Fall

foundarunestone — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:45:30 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald dive into the fallout of Michael Floyd's positive alcohol test and revisit their "Retire No. 84" discussion following news that wide receivers Randy Moss and Ahmad Rashad will be enshrined in the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor ahead of discussing a deep, versatile and smoldering hot group of Twitter Takes. The guys also touch on the latest quotes canonizing Teddy Bridgewater, rank the NFC North's cornerback groups and give their opinion on the worst consumable beverages available in 2017.

Episode 74: Situational Football Focus

foundarunestone — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 19:33:16 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald take a deeper look at Jerick McKinnon’s 15-pound bulk-up, discuss Mike Zimmer’s preaching situational football during mandatory Minnesota Vikings Mini Camp, begin to wonder if an Edmond Robinson emergence is truly in the works, rank the NFC North’s linebacking units and field a pair of outstanding Twitter Takes on hypothetical trade scenarios and red-zone personnel packages. And finally, the guys breakdown the worst Halloween candy they received in a comic relief edition of the Take 5 offseason closer.

Episode 73: Kaepernick Kerfuffle

foundarunestone — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 08:04:35 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the Colin Kaepernick dilemma, debate which Minnesota Vikings players have the “hottest seat” heading into 2017, rank the NFC North’s defensive lines and review the franchise’s biggest mistakes of the past decade on Episode 73 of About the Labor.

Episode 72: Competition Overload

foundarunestone — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 17:49:06 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald get back to their NFC North positional rankings series after taking Episode 71 off, hash over the rather strange dynamic between Minnesota Vikings fans and Chris Kluwe, provide cautious (yet skeptical) optimism for Mackensie Alexander following his recent crash-course of praise and wrap the show up with a Take 5 analysis on their most painful Vikings memories.

Episode 71: Punting 101 with Professor Kluwe

foundarunestone — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 05:00:18 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald welcome former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe to discuss the intricacies of the position and determine how fans should best evaluate performance without being privy to the situational coaching assignment. The trio also discusses the most dangerous punt returners of this generation, punter mentality and persona as well as the “price” Kluwe made former quarterback Donovan McNabb pay to don his No. 5 jersey in 2011.

Episode 70: The Tragic Flaw

foundarunestone — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 08:56:24 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss Minnesota’s “fatal flaw”, continue their NFC North positional rankings with wide receiver and tight end and debate the top five current Vikings players.

Episode 69: North Quarterbacks

foundarunestone — Tue, 30 May 2017 06:22:17 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald touch on the Minnesota Vikings’ Day 3 rookie signings, debate how both the quarterback and running back positions rank in the NFC North and recap a handful of their favorite moments in team history on Episode 69 (nice) of About the Labor.

Episode 68: Bad Luck Bradford

foundarunestone — Thu, 25 May 2017 07:35:56 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss their thoughts on the most recent Teddy Bridgewater rehabilitation video, review Laquon Treadwell’s depth chart situation after taking first-team reps in three-wide receiver sets, name their favorite NFL celebrations since 2000 and plenty more on Episode 68 of About the Labor.

Episode 67: Keeping an Eye on Mike Zimmer

foundarunestone — Tue, 23 May 2017 05:58:36 +0000

BJ Reidell and a returning Drew Mahowald discuss Mike Zimmer’s on-going eye ailment and how it affects the team moving forward, review what to watch during Organized Team Activities and give their Top-5 quarterbacks in the NFL. Additionally, Drew plays catch-up by giving his Top-5 favorite Minnesota Vikings of all time and a couple of his Twitter pet peeves.

Episode 66: The Sutton of Swat

foundarunestone — Thu, 18 May 2017 12:35:36 +0000

BJ Reidell and Sam Neumann — filling in for an extremely sunburnt Drew Mahowald — discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ recent additions of DT Will Sutton and OG Freddie Tagaloa, dissect the team’s “Face of the Franchise” situation and fire off a handful of “way-too-early” predictions for the 2017 season.

About the Labor Episode 66 closes with a Take 5 segment on the duo’s all-time favorite Vikings AND a special one-time only segment entitled Have a Few More concerning the Top-3 reasons Twitter make their skin crawl.

Episode 65: Time to Step Up

foundarunestone — Tue, 16 May 2017 08:21:14 +0000

BJ Reidell and Jordan Reid — filling in for a vacationing Drew Mahowald — discuss Vikings players who need to step up in 2017, veterans officially put on notice following NFL free agency/draft, answer a few questions from Twitter concerning Teddy Bridgewater and Minnesota’s running back depth chart and finish up with a Take 5 on the most under-appreciated Vikings since the turn of the millennium.

Episode 64: Floyd Fit, Depth Chart Ripple Effect & No. 84

foundarunestone — Thu, 11 May 2017 05:21:05 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ free-agent signing of Michael Floyd, how he fits in Pat Shurmur’s offense and the ripple effect he has on the depth chart. Additionally, the guys discuss the No. 84 being retired and Minnesota handing it out still.

Episode 64 finishes up with the “Take 5″ segment, ranking Rick Spielman’s free-agent signings.

Episode 63: CJ Ham & NFC North Draft Evaluation

foundarunestone — Tue, 09 May 2017 08:54:27 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald examine CJ Ham’s transition to fullback, how the Minnesota Vikings’ 2017 draft class stacks up against the rest of the NFC North and introduce a new Top-5 ranking segment beginning with a focus on Rick Spielman’s draft history.

Episode 62: Stud UDFAs, Floyd Report & Return of AD

foundarunestone — Thu, 04 May 2017 06:59:00 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald begin their post-draft life hand out a gold, silver and bronze in the Minnesota Vikings’ 13-man undrafted free agent class, set the record straight on Michael Floyd reports and determine how fans should handle the Week 1 return of running back Adrian Peterson.

Episode 61: Vikings Draft Special Part III - Recap

foundarunestone — Tue, 02 May 2017 07:06:36 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald welcome Jordan Reid (The Viking Age) back on to the show to review, analyze and grade the Minnesota Vikings’ 2017 class of NFL draft prospects.

Episode 60: Vikings Draft Special Part II - Defense

foundarunestone — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 07:25:16 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald welcome Jordan Reid (The Viking Age) on to the show to give a final review of defensive prospects as it pertains to the Minnesota Vikings.

Episode 59: Vikings Draft Special Part I - Offense

foundarunestone — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 06:55:19 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald welcome Jordan Reid (The Viking Age) on to the show to give a final review of offensive prospects as it pertains to the Minnesota Vikings.

Episode 58: QB, TE & CB Prospect Review

foundarunestone — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 09:09:12 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald continue their final review of the upcoming NFL Draft with a 45-minute show talking exclusively 2017 prospects and how they may or may not correlate with the Minnesota Vikings. Episode 58 of the About the Labor Podcast puts Quarterbacks, Tight Ends, Cornerbacks and Priority Undrafted Free Agents under the microscope.

Note: Discussion centers around on BJ and Drew’s most recently updated Prospect Ranking Boards available below after the jump!

Episode 57: RB, WR & DT Prospect Review

foundarunestone — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 05:00:38 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald continue their final review of the upcoming NFL Draft with a 45-minute show talking exclusively 2017 prospects and how they may or may not correlate with the Minnesota Vikings. Episode 57 of the About the Labor Podcast puts Running Back, Defensive Tackle and Wide Receiver under the microscope.

Note: Discussion centers around on BJ and Drew’s most recently updated Prospect Ranking Boards available on Vikings Territory (.com).

Episode 56: OL, LB & S Prospect Review

foundarunestone — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 09:06:52 +0000

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald continue their final review of the upcoming NFL Draft with a 45-minute show talking exclusively 2017 prospects and how they may or may not correlate with the Minnesota Vikings. Episode 56 of the About the Labor Podcast puts Offensive Tackle, Offensive Guard, Center, Outside Linebacker, Safety and a handful of Situational Athletes under the microscope.

NOTE: Discussion centers around BJ’s Prospect Rankings Board 2.0 — which is available at Vikings Territory (.com) and pinned atop his personal Twitter account @RobertReidell.