Kindred Skols Podcast
Nick Olson, Gregg Blake, and Matt Fries cover the Minnesota Vikings. They dive deep on the team from an analytics, film, and fan perspective.
Episodes
100 episodes
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...
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Episode 100
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1:39:14
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...
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Episode 99
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1:14:10
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...
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Episode 98
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1:07:22
Episode 97 - 49ers Review and Texans Preview
Matt and Nick(!) are back to review the Minnesota Vikings' surprising win against the San Francisco 49ers and look forward to their game against the Houston Texans. Topics include:* Brian Flores' "crazy" defensive scheme* How the de...
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Episode 96 - Giants Review and 49ers Preview
Matt is back to review the Minnesota Vikings' Week 1 game against the New York Giants, and preview their upcoming matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.Topics include:* Sam Darnold's first game as a Vikings* Kevin O'Connell's ...
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Episode 96
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1:14:53
Episode 95 - Vikings Roster Analysis and Giants Preview
Matt is back to discuss the Vikings' Preseason, 53 man roster, state of the team heading into the 2024 season, and preview the Vikings' Week 1 game against the Giants.Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnflGregg ...
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Episode 95
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1:31:17
Episode 94 - Justin Jefferson Extension Reaction
Matt and Nick are back with an emergency episode to go over the full details of the Justin Jefferson contract extension and gush about his play.Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnflGregg Blake @thegreggblake
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Episode 94
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24:30
Episode 93 - JJ McCarthy Deep Dive
Matt and Nick are back to deep dive the player we hope is the Minnesota Vikings' next franchise QB, JJ McCarthy. They cover every aspect of his game, including:* Physical talent compared to other QBs* Dropback footwork* Pocket m...
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Episode 93
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1:35:57
Episode 92 - 2024 Vikings Draft Review
Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings haul in the 2024 NFL Draft. Topics include:* First round trades* JJ McCarthy* Dallas Turner* Khyree Jackson* Walter Rouse* Will Reichard* Michael Jurgens
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Episode 92
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1:26:59
Episode 91 - 2024 Draft QB Deep Dive with Luke Braun
Matt brings on special guest Luke Braun of the Locked on Vikings podcast to discuss the candidates to fill the Vikings' biggest need heading into the draft - Quarterback. Luke gives deep dive scouting reports, fit in the Vikings' offense,...
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Episode 91
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1:47:05
Episode 90 - Defensive Free Agent Deep Dive and What Does a QB Cost?
Matt and Nick are back to do tape deep dive on the Vikings' critical defensive additions, cover the rest of free agency, and discuss the Vikings' trade options in the 2024 NFL draft.Topics include:* Jonathan Greenard* Blake Cash...
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Episode 90
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Episode 89 - Vikings Free Agent Frenzy During the Legal Tampering Window
Matt and Nick are back to discuss a flurry of moves that technically haven't happened yet. They cover everything new and former Vikings, including:* Kirk Cousins* Sam Darnold* Danielle Hunter* Jonathan Greenard* Andrew V...
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Episode 89
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1:01:40
Episode 88 - Six Questions About Vikings' Free Agency
Matt and Nick are back to discuss the most pressing questions the Vikings have before NFL free agency starts next week:* What do you want the team to do with the Kirk Cousins contract situation?* Would you re-sign Danielle Hunter. I...
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Episode 88
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45:19
Episode 87 - We're Back! What should the Vikings do at QB?
Matt and Gregg are back after way too long of a hiatus. They discuss what happened to the defense at the end of the year, Kirk Cousins' contract situation, what they want the Vikings to do about QB in the draft, and the things they like and dis...
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Episode 87
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1:18:00
Episode 86 - Bye Week Awards and Raiders Preview
Matt and Gregg are back to give some of the Vikings' best players their praise out of the bye week and talk about the Raiders.* Offensive Player of the Year* Defensive Player of the Year* Offensive Rookie of the Year* Defens...
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Episode 86
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1:00:41
Episode 85 - Vikings-Bears Review
Matt and Gregg are back to break down the Vikings' close loss to the Bears:* What's the deal with Kevin O'Connell's conservative decision making? Is it actually fine?* Handing out responsibility for the turnovers* Dobbs coming b...
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Episode 85
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Episode 84 - Painful Loss to the Broncos and Bears Preview
Matt and Gregg are back to review the Minnesota Vikings' Loss Against the Denver Broncos and preview the upcoming Chicago Bears game.* Gregg talks about his attendance at the Falcons game and his cool ponchoBroncos Game* Mat...
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Episode 84
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1:04:37
Episode 83 - Saints Win and Broncos Preview
Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings' win against the Saints and their upcoming game against the Broncos.Saints GameOffense- Dobbs off to hot start- Hockenson’s record-breaking first half- Slow second ha...
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Episode 83
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1:29:47
Episode 82 - The Josh Dobbs Game
Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Josh Dobbs' incredible and unlikely performance in the Minnesota Vikings' win against the Atlanta Falcons, offensive injuries, Danielle Hunter's greatness, preview the New Orleans Saints, and more.M...
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Episode 82
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1:15:51
Episode 81 - A Lament For Kirk Cousins
Matt and Nick are back to discuss Kirk Cousins' Achilles injury, replacing Kirk with Jaren Hall or Josh Dobbs, the Ezra Cleveland trade, and a review of the Packers game followed by a preview of the Falcons game.* Kirk was playing some ...
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Episode 81
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1:32:58
Episode 80 - Kirk Cousins on Fire and Packers Preview
Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings' exciting win on MNF against the San Francisco 49ers and preview the week 8 game against the Green Bay Packers.Offense:* Kirk Cousins plays lights out* Kevin O'Connell's br...
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Episode 80
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1:22:18
Episode 79 - Bears review and 49ers Preview
Matt does a solo pod to cover the Bears game and preview the 49ers. Topics include:* Offense sputtering without JJ* Will the supporting cast be able to get back on track?* Is Alexander Mattison a problem, and what's up with the ...
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Episode 79
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58:33
Episode 78 - Chiefs Review and Bears Preview
Matt and Gregg are back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings' loss to the Chiefs, Justin Jefferson's injury, and preview the game against the Bears.Topics include:* Continued offensive miscues* Quality run defense* Lamenting Jus...
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Episode 78
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1:03:02
Episode 77 - Panthers Review and Chiefs Preview
Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings win against the Panthers and upcoming game against the Chiefs.Week 4 vs PanthersDefense Takes OverMarcus Davenport gets his first real actionHow has the Flores defense progre...
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Episode 77
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58:05