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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
Kyler Murray
Vikings
Green Bay Packers
Justin Jefferson
Training Camp
Carson Wentz
Kirk Cousins
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, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic and host of The Alec Lewis Show, offers some thoughts on the Vikings' QB situation with the big "Monday Night Football" matchup against the Bills. He discusses Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz a... more

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic and host of The Alec Lewis Show, takes some time to talk about the Vikings’ offense, Kyler Murray, the run game issues persisting, trade deadline complexity and much more This show is pres... more

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic and host of The Alec Lewis Show, takes some time to talk a little bit about where the team is at ahead of the trade deadline. He discusses the Jonathan Taylor conversation, positional prio... more

Nate Tice, of Yahoo! Sports and Football 301, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about 2027 NFL Draft quarterbacks, J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings' offense and the Vikings' defense.This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of s... more

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Recent Guests

Pete Bercich
Analyst for the Vikings radio network and Vikings entertainment network
Minnesota Vikings Radio Network
Episode: Vikings analyst Pete Bercich talks offensive issues, Kyler Murray’s play and Saints matchup: Ep. 204 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Jon Ledyard
Analyst for Audibles and Analytics
Audibles and Analytics
Episode: Jon Ledyard joins to preview Vikings-Bucs ahead of Sunday’s Week 3 matchup: Ep. 201 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Matt Schneidman
Packers writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman previews Vikings-Packers Week 1 opener: Ep. 197 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Mina Kimes
ESPN NFL analyst
ESPN
Episode: ESPN’s Mina Kimes talks Kyler Murray, 2026 Vikings expectations and joint practices vs. Ravens: Ep. 193
Paul Allen
Host of Nine of Noon on KFAN; play-by-play voice of the Vikings
KFAN
Episode: Jamal Adams signing and Vikings training camp preview with KFAN’s Paul Allen: Ep. 186 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Kevin Seifert
Vikings beat writer for ESPN
ESPN Vikings coverage
Episode: ESPN’s Kevin Seifert talks Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy, Vikings QB competition and more: Ep. 185 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Judd Zulgad
Vikings reporter and commentator
Purple Daily / Judd Substack
Episode: Judd Zulgad talks Vikings QB competition, Kevin O'Connell's big season and the run game: Ep. 182 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Paul Charchian
Longtime KFAN personality, founder of Guillotine Leagues
KFAN, Guillotine Leagues
Episode: Paul Charchian talks J.J. McCarthy, Kyler Murray and his overall faith in the Vikings’ direction: Ep. 180
AJ Smith
Offensive coordinator with UFL and college connections (Colorado Buffaloes quarterbacks room)
St. Louis Battlehawks (OC); Colorado Buffaloes (QB room)
Episode: Christian Darrisaw’s impact, Vikings QB odds and OC A.J. Smith on what a play-caller thinks: Ep. 179 | Presented by First Resource Bank

Host

Alec Lewis
Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 235 ratings
  • Yawn

    Just another boot licking MN sports reporter. Zero accountablilty / guts among MN sport reporters. We need a new Cronin. Not Alec.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    N/A PT
    United States2 months ago
  • PA SUCKS

    Suck a fart from my butt PA

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maiya butreaks
    United States9 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 Statesa year ago
  • Did you hear that?

    I just farted

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maiya butreaks
    United Statesa year ago
  • Proud farter.

    Loud and proud everyone

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maiya butreaks
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise Lewis's intelligent, in-depth Vikings analysis and ability to separate important developments from the noise.
Fans value the blend of tactical football discussion, team reporting, and distinctive storytelling.
A listener specifically praises the production as clear, informative, and easy to listen to.
One listener criticizes local sports reporting as lacking accountability, offering a dissenting view of Lewis's coverage.
Lewis's personality and easy-to-listen-to delivery are recurring positives.

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#123
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#170
Spain/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#208
Hong Kong/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#217
Ireland/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#225
Switzerland/Sports/Football
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#226
New Zealand/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why the Vikings’ offense is struggling, more trade deadline thoughts after Quenton Nelson deal and more: Ep. 207 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Q: Why does this team continue to ignore the interior of the O line?
Lewis says the problem is less a lack of attention than miscalculations and an inability to find consistency and continuity among drafted and signed players. Injuries and quick interior pressure have also limited the offense.
Why the Vikings’ offense is struggling, more trade deadline thoughts after Quenton Nelson deal and more: Ep. 207 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Q: Describe Kyler Murray's season so far in a single word, and then tell us what word you expect to use in December and what has to happen for it to get to that point.
Lewis calls Murray's season uneven and says better accuracy on throws beyond 10 yards, more yards-after-catch opportunities, and improved interior offensive-line play could make him dangerous by December.
Vikings trade deadline possibilities, RB situation, bye week self scout revelations and more: Ep. 205 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Q: What do you think there were some of the biggest takeaways from the self-scout during the bye week?
Lewis found that the Vikings had been more effective with gap-scheme runs than zone runs. He also noted that injuries and changing personnel made it hard to judge how the offense would operate at full strength.
Vikings trade deadline possibilities, RB situation, bye week self scout revelations and more: Ep. 205 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Q: Most likely trades at the deadline?
Lewis expects the Vikings to explore running back, guard, blocking tight end and defensive line depth, while favoring lower-cost deals over surrendering multiple premium draft picks.
Vikings analyst Pete Bercich talks offensive issues, Kyler Murray’s play and Saints matchup: Ep. 204 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Q: What is most impressive about their consistency to you?
Bercich points to the defense's depth across its personnel and playbook, with different players rotating in and the scheme adapting week to week. He says the defense's long-term success will depend partly on maintaining pressure with five rushers and tackling effectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alec Lewis Show

What is The Alec Lewis Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Alec Lewis, a Minnesota Vikings beat writer for The Athletic, offers a twice-weekly mix of team news, game and film analysis, roster coverage, and listener Q&A. Much of the discussion focuses on how coaching decisions, player health, scheme, and personnel moves shape the Vikings' performance and plans. Matchup previews bring in analysts and writers with expertise on Minnesota or its opponent, while Lewis's solo episodes provide detailed reactions, season outlooks, and answers to fan questions. Guests include former team personnel and national or team-focused football analysts, adding film-based and broader NFL perspectives. The coverage is especially suited to Vikings fans who want tactical detail and reporting context, rather than only sco... more

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2. Jon Ledyard
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7. Judd Zulgad
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