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Kindred Skols Podcast
Episodes
121 episodes
Episode 121 - 2026 NFL Draft Preview and Vikings Offseason Talk With Luke Braun
There's a new Kindred Skols episode! Matt chats with Luke Braun about Vikings things that are on his mind this offseason.As I talk about at the from of the episode, unfortunately I do not expect to be doing these podcasts on a consistent...
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Episode 120 - Five Burning Questions about the Minnesota Vikings
Matt is back with another episode to address his five biggest questions heading in to the 2025 Vikings season. They are:* What can we expect from JJ McCarthy?* What will Dallas Turner's role be?* How will the DB room, parti...
Episode 119 - Gavin Bartholomew Film Breakdown
Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings sixth round pick Gavin Bartholomew. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits:Route stemsRoute running storytellingSharpness of route breaksZone...
Episode 118 - Kobe King Film Breakdown
Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings sixth round pick Kobe King. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits:Burst to the line of scrimmageAbility to track RBs across gapsSideline-to-sideline ...
Episode 117 - Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins Film Breakdown
Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings first round pick Donovan Jackson. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits:First step quicknessPowerAnchorBlock shedding abilityCorner...
Episode 116 - Tai Felton Film Breakdown
Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings third round pick Tai Felton. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits:Release gameRoute runningHands techniqueContested catchesAfter C...
Episode 115 - Donovan Jackson Film Breakdown
Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings first round pick Donovan Jackson. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits:Match and mirror abilityAnchorHandfightingStunt pickupRun g...
Episode 114 - 2025 Vikings Draft Review
Matt is joined by Tyler Forness of AtoZ Sports to review the Vikings picks in the 2025 NFL Draft!* Would you have been willing to trade back?* A discussion on the value of the Giants and Falcons trades up* What would the draft lo...
Episode 113 - 2025 NFL Draft Preview with Luke Braun
Matt is back with special guest Luke Braun to preview what the Minnesota Vikings might do in the 2025 NFL Draft!Topics include:* Luke's top 5 options for the Vikings at 24* In depth discussions of Kenneth Grant, Derrick Harmon...
Episode 112 - Deep Dives on the Vikings' Free Agent Additions
Matt is back after extensive film study to do deep dives on each of the Vikings' additions that are expected to be significant contributors in 2025. Tune in for full scouting reports on:* Will Fries* Ryan Kelly* Jonathan Allen
Episode 111 - Recapping the Vikings Free Agency Frenzy!
Matt is back to recap a busy week of Vikings free agency including:* Breakdowns of players who've signed elsewhere* Vikings re-signings* New Vikings additions* A 2026 compensatory pick update* Players cut and traded for
Episode 110 - Vikings Mock Free Agency
Matt is back with a complete mock free agency for the Minnesota Vikings. Including full contract projections (based on PFF projections) and minute salary cap details, this will be the most comprehensive free agency simulation you'll find, inclu...
Episode 109 - Vikings Needs and Free Agency Preview
Matt and Nick are back to talk about how the Minnesota Vikings should handle the fast-approaching NFL free agency. Topics include:* Should the team franchise tag Sam Darnold?* What to do with the upcoming FAs in the CB room* Wha...
Episode 108 - 2024 Vikings Season Review
Matt is back with a (very delayed) episode to put a wrap on the Minnesota Vikings 2024 season! The episode includes depth analysis on what went wrong during the Vikings last two games, but also a recognition and celebration of what each of the ...
Episode 107 - Packers Review and Lions Preview
Matt is back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings' thrilling win against the Green Bay Packers and preview their game against the Detroit Lions to determine the No. 1 Seed in the NFC. Topics include:* High level play design from Kevin O'Con...
Episode 106 - Seahawks Review and Packers Preview
Matt is back with a review of the Minnesota Vikings' comeback win against the Seattle Seahawks and a preview of their upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers.Praise for Kevin O'Connell and shade at Jordan Love abounds!vs Sea...
Episode 105 - Cardinals Review and Falcons Preview
Matt is back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings' comeback win against the Arizona Cardinals and Preview their game against the Atlanta Falcons. Topics include:OffenseSam Darnold's comeback performance - downs early but incredible perf...
Episode 104 - Bears Review and Cardinals Preview
Matt is back to review the Minnesota Vikings' OT win against the Chicago Bears and preview their game against the Arizona Cardinals. Topics include:* Sam Darnold's excellent game* Addison, Hockenson, and Jones thriving* Ho...
Episode 103 - Titans Review and Bears Preview
Matt is back from Nashville with a review of the Titans game and preview of the Bears game.Topics include:* Sam Darnold's strong performance* Justin Jefferson's greatness* A breakdown of the Addison TD* Jalen Nailor ...
Episode 102 - Jaguars Review and Titans Preview
Matt is back to talk the Minnesota Vikings' win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and preview their game against the Tennessee Titans.* Near misses from the Vikings offense* The TJ Hockenson Drive* Continued Quality Run Blocking...
Episode 101 - Colts Review and Jaguars Preview
Matt discusses the Vikings win over the Colts and previews the Jaguars Game.* First half mistakes* Terrible no calls on Darnold and the state of NFL officiating* Justin Jefferson takes over in the second half* Sam Darnold's ...
Episode 100 - Bye Week Awards, Mailbag, and Lions Preview
Matt and Nick are back for the 100th episode of Kindred Skols! They go over:* Bye Week Awards for the best performances of the Vikings' season so far* A mailbag including roster-building and coaching staff questions* A preview o...
Episode 99 - Jets Review and Brian Flores' Elite Defense
Matt is back to discuss the Vikings' win over the Jets, and just how Brian Flores transformed his defense to the best in the NFL.* Justin Jefferson's up-and-down day* Sam Darnold's rough performance* the Nick Mullens play* R...
Episode 98 - Packers Review and Jets Preview
Matt is back to cover the Minnesota Vikings' win against the Green Bay Packers to improve to 4-0. Topics include:* Focus on Justin Jefferson leading to other open receivers* Jordan Addison's TDs* Jefferson's amazing catch* S...