Thor Talks Purple: a Minnesota Vikings Podcast

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Minnesota Vikings

NFL Draft

JJ Mccarthy

Kevin O'connell

Justin Jefferson

NFL Combine

Caleb Banks

Jordan Addison

College Football Playoff

Brian Flores

NFL

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

Senior Bowl

Seattle Seahawks

TJ Hockenson

Jonathan Allen

Alabama

Harrison Smith

J. Sean Barham

College Football

Long-time Minnesota Vikings fan and NFL draft expert Thor Nystrom brings his unique perspective to the Minnesota Vikings discussion! In addition to year-round reaction to Minnesota Vikings games, news and storylines, Thor provides expert Minnesota Vikings draft analysis year-round! Prior to joining SKOR North, Thor Nystrom was a fantasy, draft and betting expert at NBC Sports, Fantasy Pros and Fan... more

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	125	Founded	7 months ago
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QB reps at Minnesota Vikings minicamp under magnifying glass

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Yesterday • 45 min

Minnesota Vikings MUST sign a veteran edge rusher!

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9 Jun 2026 • 35 min

How trading JJ McCarthy could impact Minnesota Vikings' 2027 draft

With all the smoke swirling around a potential JJ McCarthy trade Thor examines what the value could be in return for the Vikings to be used in the 2027 NFL Draft. Is there a QB Minnesota should keep tabs on? How many needs could be addressed? Plus mo... more

8 Jun 2026 • 1 hr

Is Minnesota Vikings QB competition already coming to a close?

Thor reacts and shares his thoughts on recent reports of the Vikings QB competition nearing its end, what that means for the future, and discusses the Vikings' wide receiver room!

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5 Jun 2026 • 30 min

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Recent Guests

Grant Cohn

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Sports Illustrated / 49ers Beat Reporter

Episode: What are Minnesota Vikings getting with Jauan Jennings?; Grant Cohn shares his insight!

Mike Renner

NFL draft analyst, CBS Sports

CBS Sports

Episode: Deep NFL Draft SLEEPER fits for Minnesota Vikings with Mike Renner!

Rob Brzezinski

Executive/war-room style contributor for Vikings draft planning

Minnesota Vikings war room (participating as guest on mock-draft format)

Episode: Putting ourselves in Rob Brzezinski's shoes at NFL Draft!

Trevor Sikama

Lead NFL draft analyst for PFF

Pro Football Focus

Episode: Javon Hargrave criticizes Brian Flores on social media; Dillon Thieneman a lock for Minnesota Vikings at 18?

Leighton James

Football analyst and contributor to Strictly Football

Strictly Football

Episode: NFL Draft comps for best Minnesota Vikings fits

Mike Washington Jr.

Running back from Arkansas displaying talent at the Senior Bowl.

Arkansas

Episode: Minnesota Vikings should be TEMPTED to draft these Senior Bowl prospects

Justin Joly

Tight end from NC State discussing his versatility.

NC State

Episode: Minnesota Vikings should be TEMPTED to draft these Senior Bowl prospects

Kevin Coleman Jr.

Versatile wide receiver from Mizzou aiming to show his skills.

Mizzou

Episode: Minnesota Vikings should be TEMPTED to draft these Senior Bowl prospects

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Thor Nystrom

Host of the show, long-time Vikings fan and NFL draft analyst; recognized as a leading Vikings commentator and draft expert.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings

Thor Knows
Sad that we may loose Thor as he transitions to the new GM of our Minnesota Vikings. Love listening to Thor (AJ is ok too).
Apple Podcasts
5
Salida Thomas
United States4 months ago
Draft Mock
I love the shows, would it be possible for you on mock drafts to say what the round number is. I listen to the show while driving and would improve my listening experience.
Thanks
Apple Podcasts
5
spare rib bobby
United States5 months ago
ITS ABOUT TIME
Been waiting for what seems like a long time for Thorski to get hired by the SKOR North team. I think it’s awesome. Thor is one of the best! Keep up the great work! SKOL
Apple Podcasts
5
Kegger28
United States6 months ago
Thor is the best!
Glad to have you on your own podcast! Your insight is always top tier! Glad to have you full time with Skor networks!
Apple Podcasts
5
Sp1naz
United States6 months ago
MN Vikings Top Shelf content
Thor is an upper tier content creator with deep MN connections. AJ is a great producer and contributor
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SF Kerry
United States6 months ago

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Hosts blend humor with rigorous analysis, keeping episodes engaging.

Thor's daily cadence offers consistent, high-quality football analysis.

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Which General Manager candidate would be the BEST hire for Minnesota Vikings?

Q: If your preferred choice isn't Rob Brzezinski, what would you do with Rob Brzezinski at that point?

If Brzezinski isn't the GM, I would elevate him to president of football operations to ensure he's still the primary liaison across departments and can maintain continuity while allowing the new GM to handle personnel strategy.

Which General Manager candidate would be the BEST hire for Minnesota Vikings?

Q: What is your preferred general manager hire of the five candidates?

Teasley is my preferred hire as an outsider with a fresh philosophy, but I would also consider Brzezinski as a strong, continuity-based option and McKay as a high-pedigree outside-the-box choice; the final decision hinges on whether the coach or the ownership group wants more clocking in on personnel versus building a broader leadership structure.

Minnesota Vikings' draft would've benefitted SO MUCH from a small trade down

Q: Would it be better to go with Caleb Banks only or the three players if the trade-down scenario played out?

Thor contends that the three-player package would likely provide better long-term value, especially if Banks had durability or availability concerns, making the three-player route more favorable for depth, versatility, and overall team building.

Minnesota Vikings' draft would've benefitted SO MUCH from a small trade down

Q: If the Vikings had taken the first round trade with the Eagles, who would Thor have taken at 23 and the two fourth-round picks if Banks wasn't available?

Thor would have selected Dylan Thienemann at 23 and targeted Danny Dennis Sutton and Sam Hecht with the two fourth-round picks, arguing that the trio would have offered more defensive depth and developmental potential than a single Caleb Banks, depending on how the chips fell at the 23rd pick.

Comparing Minnesota Vikings defensive prospects of interest's Thor 500 rankings to consensus

Q: One, what do you like or not like about this player compared to the consensus rankings and where could he fit for the Vikings?

Thor explains the disconnect between his high upside measurements and the film-won't-say-if-he's-ready concerns, highlighting how the player's physical tools and college production create a ceiling that the Vikings could exploit, while acknowledging where the consensus sees risk and how Minnesota might stack the position with developmental snaps.

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This show centers on deep Vikings-centric analysis, from quarterback room dynamics and coaching decisions to in-depth NFL Draft scouting and tactical rosters. Episodes frequently blend roster-building discussions with live mock drafts, trade scenarios, and combine takeaways, all anchored by a veteran Vikings analyst who merges college and pro football expertise with a data-driven approach. A standout trait is the daily cadence and cross-show collaboration, which helps listeners get rapid, well-supported takes on roster moves, draft fits, and offensive/defensive scheming. The format often includes practical, actionable insights for fans and industry listeners, including sponsorship-friendly roadmap reads and real-time draft board storytellin... more

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