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The Alec Lewis Show

Alec Lewis
Minnesota Vikings
NFL
J.J. Mccarthy
NFL Draft
Sam Darnold
Brian Flores
JJ Mccarthy
Kevin O'connell
Vikings
Kyler Murray
Justin Jefferson
Green Bay Packers
Kirk Cousins
Carson Wentz
Training Camp
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
Free Agency
Seattle Seahawks
Detroit Lions
Aaron Jones

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.

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Alec Lewis, who writes about the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic, and hosts The Alec Lewis Show, answers listener questions on episode No. 177. Lewis begins with some conversation about the Vikings’ new front-office additions: Andrew Healy, Trent ... more

Alec Lewis, who writes about the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic, and hosts The Alec Lewis Show, discusses everything you need to know about the QB competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy at mandatory minicamp. Lewis talks about how the... more

Alec Lewis, who writes about the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic, and hosts The Alec Lewis Show, discusses what he saw on the first day of mandatory minicamp. Lewis begins, of course, with Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy’s performance and post-prac... more

Alec Lewis, who writes about the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic, and hosts The Alec Lewis Show, discusses what he saw at the team’s sixth OTAs practice. Lewis begins with some discussion about Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, then he talks about N... more

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Recent Guests

Nate Tice
Yahoo Sports NFL analyst, draft evaluator, co-host of Football 301
Yahoo Sports
Episode: Yahoo! Sports’s Nate Tice talks Kyler Murray, fit with Kevin O’Connell and 2026 Vikings draft plan: Ep. 152 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Matthew Coller
NFL insider and founder of Purple Insider
Purple Insider
Episode: Purple Insider’s Matthew Coller gives Vikings quarterback preference and free agent decisions: Ep. 148 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Michael Russo
Colleague at The Athletic and prominent beat writer covering the Minnesota Wild
The Athletic
Episode: Vikings-Giants intel + The Athletic’s Michael Russo talks recent Wild hockey buzz: Ep. 136 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Matt Schneidman
Coverage and analysis expert for the Green Bay Packers
The Athletic
Episode: More J.J. McCarthy mechanics intel & Vikings-Packers preview w/ The Athletic's Matt Schneidman: Ep. 130 | Presented By First Resource Bank
Kevin Fishbain
Covers the Chicago Bears for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain predicts Vikings-Bears and talks Caleb Williams vs. J.J. McCarthy: Ep. 128 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Daniel Popper
Covers the Chargers for The Athletic, has a Patreon called Hops with Pop
The Athletic
Episode: The Athletic’s Daniel Popper previews Vikings-Chargers, talks Minnesota’s weird statistical profile and more : Ep. 122 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Zach Berman
Colleague at The Athletic and author of multiple books on the Eagles
The Athletic
Episode: The Athletic’s Zach Berman previews Vikings-Eagles, talks Carson Wentz’s past and more: Ep. 121 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Paul Dehner Jr.
Covers the Bengals for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. talks Vikings-Bengals, Carson Wentz vs. Jake Browning, Christian Darrisaw and more: Ep. 114 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Jon Ledyard
Football analyst and co-host of The Read Optional podcast
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Episode: Vikings-Falcons matchup and J.J. McCarthy vs. Michael Penix Jr. with Read Optional’s Jon Ledyard: Ep. 112 | Presented by First Resource Bank

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Alec Lewis
Host of The Alec Lewis Show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 213 ratings
  • PA SUCKS

    Suck a fart from my butt PA

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maiya butreaks
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent

    Very easy to listen to Vikings- heavy podcast. Intelligent and in-depth analysis of our favorite team. Awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dski888
    United States6 months ago
  • Did you hear that?

    I just farted

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maiya butreaks
    United States6 months ago
  • Proud farter.

    Loud and proud everyone

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maiya butreaks
    United States8 months ago
  • Rope A Dope Radio Podcast

    Great Show Alec Keep Up The Good Work Covering The Vikes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carlson KG21
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Catchy, thoughtful analysis loved by Vikings fans and readers of The Athletic.
Listeners praise deep Vikings insight and easy listening balance of Xs and Os with storytelling.
Production and sponsor reads are seen as a positive, grounding local branding in Minnesota.

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#164
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#30
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#127
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#155
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Vikings new GM structure, J.J. McCarthy’s status, Kyler Murray’s intro and more: Ep. 173 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Q: Luke Garrison asks if the Vikings plan to have three quarterbacks on the active roster.
Alec confirms that with Kyler Murray, JJ McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer, three quarterbacks on the active roster is expected, with Wentz providing veteran stability and the team keeping flexibility for camp and the season.
Vikings new GM structure, J.J. McCarthy’s status, Kyler Murray’s intro and more: Ep. 173 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Q: Nate asks about the TOE and who will be the big toe as the head decision maker.
Alec suggests that the “big toe” will likely be clarified after Wednesday's discussions, but the emphasis is on a structure where no single person dominates credit, aligning with Seattle's model.
Vikings analyst Pete Bercich talks Kyler Murray, 2026 expectations, draftee film and more: Ep. 169 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Q: What is the biggest challenge for the team entering 2026 besides the quarterback play?
Ball security and turnover management; reducing giveaways from the previous year and improving protection of the quarterback to complement the aggressive defense and get more predictable wins.
Vikings analyst Pete Bercich talks Kyler Murray, 2026 expectations, draftee film and more: Ep. 169 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Q: Which draft picks stood out to you most for their fit in the Vikings' system?
Banks and Gold—Banks for his ceiling with health and physical traits, and Gold for his versatility and willingness to move between roles; the fit with Flores' scheme and how they can be deployed will determine their long‑term value.
Vikings analyst Pete Bercich talks Kyler Murray, 2026 expectations, draftee film and more: Ep. 169 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Q: What do you think the marriage between Kyler Murray's play style and Kevin O'Connell's offense will look like?
Murray's accuracy and ability to extend plays will help the offense, but the scheme will need to adapt to his mobility and quicker mechanics, emphasizing accuracy, decision‑making, and structured progressions rather than a long, step‑back drop plan.

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Rapid-fire, data-driven analysis of the Minnesota Vikings with long-form depth on roster-building, drafts, and organizational strategy. Episodes center on game schedules, quarterback development, GM searches, and draft directions, often featuring high-profile NFL analysts and Vikings insiders. Noteworthy are thoughtful insights, behind-the-scenes context from team interactions, and sponsor integrations from local Minnesota brands, which help ground the conversation in current team realities while offering practical takeaways for fans and industry watchers alike.

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2. Matthew Coller
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