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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 11/10/26 |  Kirk Cousins traded to Minnesota Vikings: What it means for Kevin O'Connell's offense | Kirk Cousins is returning to the Minnesota Vikings after a blockbuster trade with the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline. The Vikings acquired the 38-year-old quarterback in exchange for a 2027 third-round draft pick, bringing Cousins back to Minnesota nearly three years after his last game with the team. Why did the Vikings bring Cousins back? What does the trade mean for Minnesota's quarterback situation, and how could his return impact the offense under Kevin O'Connell? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker break down the Vikings' trade for Cousins, what led to the unexpected reunion and what it means for the team ahead of a pivotal matchup against the Green Bay Packers. | 23m 28s | ||||||
| 11/10/26 |  Vikings offense falls flat behind Carson Wentz on Monday Night Football vs. Bills | The Vikings offense reached new lows in front of a primetime audience Monday night, losing 23-6 to the Bills. How can the Vikings pick up the pieces? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker unpack the game, what they heard in the locker room after and what's coming for the team with the NFL's trade deadline looming Tuesday. | 25m 39s | ||||||
| 11/8/26 |  Minnesota Vikings vs. Bills preview: Can Carson Wentz keep up with Josh Allen during MNF? | Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray is out as the team makes its 2026 primetime debut on Monday Night Football versus the Bills. Can Carson Wentz help the Vikings offense keep pace against Bills quarterback Josh Allen? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer preview the matchup, highlighting commentary from Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and defensive coordinator Brian Flores in the process. | 35m 04s | ||||||
| 11/4/26 |  Buffalo Bills bring high-powered offense led by playmaker Josh Allen to Minnesota for MNF | All eyes are on Minnesota this coming Monday night, as the Buffalo Bills visit to play the Vikings. The Bills' high-powered offense, led by quarterback Josh Allen, will be the biggest test for Brian Flores' Vikings defense yet. Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Emily Leiker is joined by Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News to discuss the Bills' first season under new head coach Joe Brady, and how its defense is still figuring itself out. | 25m 33s | ||||||
| 11/3/26 |  Why couldn't Kyler Murray and Justin Jefferson connect vs. Lions? | Kyler Murray completed only five of his nine pass attempts targeting Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson against the Lions on Sunday. Why couldn't the two connect? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker take a look at some film from the Vikings' 19-15 loss to the Lions, highlighting missed chances when Murray either couldn't get Jefferson the ball or didn't look his direction. What was the Lions defense showing? | 37m 28s | ||||||
| 11/2/26 |  Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions recap: What went wrong with Kyler Murray, offense in 19-15 loss | The Vikings are no longer undefeated as offensive struggles caught up to them in a 19-15 loss to the Lions in Detroit. How do Kyler Murray, Justin Jefferson and company find a rhythm as a difficult November continues? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer break down the four-point loss and discuss potential next moves for the Vikings, including positions that may need an upgrade via trade if the Vikings want to remain contenders this season. | 24m 26s | ||||||
| 10/31/26 |  Vikings-Lions preview: Is Jahmyr Gibbs the deciding factor in the Week 8 NFC North matchup? | Jahmyr Gibbs is one of the top running backs in the NFL. As the Vikings and Lions meet for the first time this season, is Gibbs' success the deciding factor in the matchup? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss Gibbs' projected impact, and the overall chess match between Jared Goff and the Lions offense versus Brian Flores' defense. Plus, what could get the Vikings offense going? | 48m 57s | ||||||
| 10/28/26 |  Jared Goff is up for a chess match vs. Brian Flores' defense. Can Lions hand Vikings first loss? | Lions quarterback Jared Goff knows how to handle himself and his team at the line of scrimmage -- a must versus Brian Flores' Vikings defense. Will it be enough to hand the Vikings their first loss of the season? Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Emily Leiker is joined by The Athletic's Lions beat writer Colton Pouncy to discuss the Lions' 4-2 start, and how the recent returns of key players have affected both sides of the ball. | 30m 05s | ||||||
| 10/27/26 |  Why did these 4 drives break down for Vikings offense vs. Colts? | The Vikings offense is still looking for a complete whistle-to-whistle performance despite the team being 6-0 after beating the Colts on Sunday. What broke down on four offensive drives for the Vikings? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker take a look at a handful of plays that led to drives stalling out as quarterback Kyler Murray and the offense continue to seek consistency. | 36m 28s | ||||||
| 10/25/26 |  Vikings beat Colts, 16-10, as Blake Cashman leads defense | The Vikings are now the only undefeated team in the NFC as they moved to 6-0 on Sunday with a 16-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Blake Cashman led the defense in another game-winning effort sealed by Harrison Smith's 40th career interception. Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the defensive highlights and the offense's continued need for consistency as they look toward a difficult November. | 28m 18s | ||||||
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| 10/24/26 |  Vikings-Colts preview: How will Jordan Mason's return impact Minnesota's run game? | Jordan Mason is technically listed as questionable for the Vikings' Week 7 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, but all signs point to the running back playing. What will his return mean for the Vikings' run game? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings-Colts matchup, from the Vikings having a fully-healthy offense to a potential dance battle as Colts cornerback Cam Bynum returns to U.S. Bank Stadium. | 41m 49s | ||||||
| 10/21/26 |  What Chris Ballard's firing means for the Colts ahead of Vikings matchup, return of Cam Bynum to MN | The Vikings return from their bye week to face a Colts team in flux after the firing of general manager Chris Ballard. As they visit the Vikings — bringing former beloved safety Cam Bynum back to town — can the Colts put their season back on track? Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Emily Leiker is joined by IndyStar Colts Insider Nathan Brown to discuss Ballard's firing, where coach Shane Steichen stands and what the on-field product has looked like entering Week 7 of the season. | 31m 27s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 |  This Vikings defense seems unstoppable. These players showed defense's strengths vs. Saints | The Vikings defense has been dominant through the first five weeks of the season. Which players deserve more widespread hype for the roles they're playing? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker break down some film from the Vikings' win over the Saints that might not have been the flashiest, but shows where and how this Vikings defense excels, highlighting players like Jalen Redmond, Eric Wilson, Isaiah Rodgers and more. | 32m 58s | ||||||
| 10/11/26 |  Vikings beat Saints, 23-13, in Justin Jefferson's homecoming and first full game with Kyler Murray | Justin Jefferson reminded football fans why he's a superstar with a eye-popping touchdown grab in his homecoming. Is this Vikings offense finally settling in? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling, Emily Leiker and Chip Scoggins discuss the Vikings' 23-13 win over the Saints in New Orleans. Kyler Murray looked in control, dealing to Jefferson and a variety of receivers in the victory, and continued success by the defense and special teams helped seal things up. | 28m 54s | ||||||
| 10/10/26 |  Vikings-Saints preview: Will WRs Justin Jefferson, Odell Beckham Jr. play? | As wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison worked through injuries this week, the Vikings brought in backup: Odell Beckham Jr. Which receivers will make up the Vikings' corps vs. the Saints? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker preview Sunday's Week 5 Vikings-Saints game, when the Vikings are hoping Jefferson and Kyler Murray can get a full game of action together under their belts. | 45m 20s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 |  The Saints need to shake off a MNF loss. Can Tyler Shough deliver in big moments vs. Vikings? | The Vikings head south to meet the New Orleans Saints, who have a short week following their Monday Night Football loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Emily Leiker is joined by NewOrlean.Football's Mike Triplett to discuss what went wrong for the Saints on Monday night and how they could try to get back on track versus the Vikings. How has second-year quarterback Tyler Shough improved? What's their run game like without Travis Etienne Jr.? | 23m 16s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 |  Did Kyler Murray look better vs. Dolphins upon review? How offense is evolving for QB | The Vikings remain 4-0 after a win over the Dolphins, but the boo birds were loud at U.S. Bank Stadium for quarterback Kyler Murray and the offense's struggles. But did Murray look better with a second look? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker take a look at the Vikings-Dolphins game tape to see what went wrong around Murray, how he eventually found rhythm with tight end T.J. Hockenson and how the offense is evolving for Murray. | 33m 03s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 |  Vikings beat Dolphins, 15-10, behind Will Reichard's leg as offensive struggles continue | Kicker Will Reichard cleared five field goals to give the Vikings a 15-10 win against the Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium. Why couldn't the offense find the end zone? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker recap the Vikings' fourth straight win from T.J. Hockenson helping the offense find some rhythm near the end of the game to continued special teams and defensive success. What have we learned in the Vikings' 4-0 start? | 33m 01s | ||||||
| 10/3/26 |  Vikings-Dolphins preview: Can Kyler Murray, Vikings offense find rhythm without Justin Jefferson? | The Vikings will be without star wide receiver Justin Jefferson on Sunday versus the Dolphins as he continues recovery from an ankle sprain. Can Kyler Murray and the Vikings offense find a rhythm without him? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the biggest storylines of Week 4, what intrigues them most about Vikings-Dolphins and more. | 51m 36s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 |  New Dolphins regime visits Vikings still seeking first win. What have they learned through 3 games? | The Dolphins overhauled their leadership this offseason, hiring former Packers staffers Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan as head coach and general manager, respectively. The new regime built with faces familiar to the Vikings visits U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 4 still searching for its first win. Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Emily Leiker is joined by South Florida Sun Sentinel reporter David Furones to talk about the Dolphins' start to the season, losing running back De'Von Achane and more. | 26m 44s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 |  Kyler Murray's first full game as a Viking left some things to be desired. What does the film show? | Kyler Murray finished his first full game as a Viking 15-of-29 for 168 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The performance left plenty room to grow moving forward. Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker break down some of Murray's film against the Buccaneers and discuss what went wrong and how on a variety of plays. | 27m 13s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 |  The J.J. McCarthy era is over. What did the Vikings, Kevin O'Connell learn? | The Vikings sent quarterback J.J. McCarthy, their former No. 10 overall pick, to the Giants on Monday morning in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. What did the franchise and Kevin O'Connell learn from the rollercoaster experience with the young QB? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker break down what was said by O'Connell and general manager Nolan Teasley following the news. | 21m 20s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 |  Vikings defense, special teams carry team to 23-16 win over Buccaneers for 3-0 start | Six sacks, three field goals, two interceptions and one punt return touchdown are among the highlights on a Vikings stat sheet led by defense and special teams Sunday. Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer break down the 23-16 victory against the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay to move the Vikings to 3-0. How did Kyler Murray look in his return to game action, and what's Justin Jefferson's status after an early exit? | 24m 30s | ||||||
| 9/26/26 |  Vikings-Buccaneers preview: Kyler Murray returns to action as Vikings try to go 3-0 | Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray is back after clearing concussion protocol. How will the Vikings offense look with him back holding the reins? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker preview Vikings-Bucs for Week 3. How fired up will the 0-2 Bucs, led by Baker Mayfield, be when the Vikings come to town? | 40m 46s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 |  Vikings face a Bucs team hungry for a win Sunday. How could Tampa Bay tip the scales in their favor? | The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 0-2 after losses to the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns. What would need to go right for them to emerge victorious when the Minnesota Vikings come to town Sunday? Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Emily Leiker is joined by Greg Auman of FOX Sports to talk about the Bucs rough start to the season, which follows quarterback Baker Mayfield receiving a big contract extension. How hot is head coach Todd Bowles' seat? | 28m 02s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 | VikingsPackers+4 | Tom Silverstein | Minnesota Star TribuneMilwaukee Journal Sentinel | MinnesotaGreen Bay | VikingsPackers+5 | — | 29m 40s | ||
| 9/8/26 | Vikings offenseKyler Murray+3 | Andrew Krammer | Minnesota Star Tribune | — | VikingsKyler Murray+4 | — | 36m 38s | ||
| 9/3/26 | Vikings season previewMVP predictions+3 | — | Minnesota Star Tribune | Minnesota | Minnesota Vikingsseason preview+4 | — | 25m 50s | ||
| 8/31/26 | Teddy BridgewaterVikings season+3 | Jeremiah Sirles | — | — | Teddy BridgewaterVikings+5 | — | 44m 47s | ||
| 8/30/26 | Vikings rosterquarterbacks+3 | — | — | — | Vikingsquarterbacks+6 | — | 26m 26s | ||
| 8/27/26 | Vikings training camppreseason finale+4 | — | — | Denver | Vikingstraining camp+5 | — | 31m 19s | ||
| 8/22/26 | Vikingspreseason+4 | — | Baltimore Ravens | U.S. Bank Stadium | VikingsRavens+5 | — | 21m 07s | ||
| 8/21/26 | joint practicesVikings+4 | — | VikingsRavens | — | VikingsRavens+5 | — | 32m 16s | ||
| 8/18/26 | preseason openerquarterbacks+3 | — | — | — | J.J. McCarthyCarson Wentz+5 | — | 35m 46s | ||
| 8/14/26 | Vikingspreseason opener+4 | — | — | New YorkGiants | Vikingspreseason+5 | — | 23m 09s | ||
| 6/12/26 | Vikings QB competitionoffseason program+4 | — | — | — | VikingsQB competition+6 | — | 50m 45s | ||
| 6/3/26 | VikingsNolan Teasley+3 | — | Vikings | — | Nolan TeasleyVikings GM+3 | — | 18m 09s | ||
| 5/27/26 | Vikings OTAsquarterback competition+3 | J.J. McCarthyKyler Murray | VikingsGM | — | VikingsOTAs+3 | — | 26m 56s | ||
| 5/20/26 | NFL draftVikings GM search+3 | Mike Rand | Minnesota Star TribuneNFL | — | NFL draftMinnesota+5 | — | 25m 47s | ||
| 5/8/26 | Vikingsrookie minicamp+3 | — | Vikings49ers | TCO Performance CenterEagan | VikingsJauan Jennings+3 | — | 30m 52s | ||
| 5/1/26 | VikingsGM search+3 | — | NFL | Minneapolis | VikingsGM search+4 | — | 47m 22s | ||
| 4/26/26 | Vikings draft recapNFL draft analysis+3 | — | — | — | Vikings2026 draft+5 | — | 34m 13s | ||
| 4/25/26 | NFL Drafttrades+4 | — | EaglesVikings | — | NFL DraftVikings+5 | — | 27m 20s | ||
| 4/24/26 | NFL DraftVikings+4 | — | Vikings | EaganFlorida | VikingsCaleb Banks+5 | — | 27m 44s | ||
| 4/20/26 | Vikings offseason programJustin Jefferson+4 | — | — | — | Vikingsoffseason program+5 | — | 29m 36s | ||
| 4/17/26 | NFL DraftVikings+3 | — | Vikings | — | VikingsNFL Draft+4 | — | 46m 13s | ||
| 4/8/26 | NFL draftVikings+3 | — | Notre DameOregon | — | Dillon ThienemanJadarian Price+3 | — | 44m 40s | ||
| 4/1/26 | Vikingsquarterback room+3 | — | NFL | Arizona Biltmore | Vikingsquarterback+6 | — | 49m 35s | ||
| 3/27/26 | NFL DraftVikings+4 | — | NFL | — | VikingsNFL Draft+4 | — | 50m 47s | ||
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Chart history for Access Vikings
Peaked at #20 in Denmark, currently #20 in Denmark.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| Denmark | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| United States | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| South Korea | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| Ireland | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| Norway | — | #50 | #50 | — |
| Japan | — | #50 | #50 | — |
| Spain | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| CZ | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| AT | — | #72 | #72 | — |
| PT | — | #74 | #74 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #78 | #78 | — |
| HK | — | #81 | #81 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #87 | #87 | — |
| Canada | — | #93 | #93 | — |
| France | — | #102 | #102 | — |
| Germany | — | #127 | #127 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #139 | #139 | — |
| CH | — | #161 | #161 | — |
| Australia | — | #169 | #169 | — |
Chart Positions
19 placements across 19 markets.
Chart Positions
19 placements across 19 markets.