Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast
by Matthew Coller, Bleav
Is this your podcast?Matthew Coller is an independent podcast creator known for his deep insights into sports, particularly football. As the host of the Purple Insider podcast, he leverages his expertise to explore the dynamics of the Minnesota Vikings and the …
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Estimated from 16 chart positions in 16 markets.
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- 🇨🇦CA · Football#29100K to 300K
- 🇺🇸US · Football#5230K to 100K
- 🇩🇪DE · Football#1235K to 30K
- 🇦🇺AU · Football#1485K to 30K
- 🇧🇷BR · Football#6010K to 30K
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64K to 211K🎙 Daily cadence·600 episodes·Last published today - Monthly Reach
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212K to 702K🇨🇦43%🇺🇸14%🇫🇮14%+13 more - Active Followers
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64K to 211K17K real followers tracked across platforms
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Brian O'Neill lands extension, O'Connell outlines QB competition
Jul 28, 2026
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Vita Vea to the Vikings???? Plus Vikings add Jamal Adams (Part 1)
Jul 28, 2026
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Vita Vea to the Vikings???? Plus Vikings add Jamal Adams (Part 2)
Jul 28, 2026
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Breaking down under the radar players Vikings training camp
Jul 26, 2026
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Beyond the beat: Fox 9's Dawn Mitchell tells tales from her broadcaster career
Jul 26, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 7/28/26 | Brian O'Neill lands extension, O'Connell outlines QB competition | Following Kevin O'Connell and Nolan Teasley's first press conference of training camp, Matthew Coller and Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press dive into Brian O'Neill landing a four-year, $96 million extension and O'Connell's transparency about the QB situation. Plus Jamal Adams is a Viking, Harrison Smith still isn't and Christian Darrisaw is healthy. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 7/28/26 | Vita Vea to the Vikings???? Plus Vikings add Jamal Adams (Part 1) | Matthew Coller talks about Tampa Bay Bucs DT Vita Vea requesting a trade from the Bucs and whether the Minnesota Vikings should try to trade for him. How much would they have to give up? Is now the right time to make a big move like that? Plus Matthew reacts live (in the second hour) to Jamal Adams tweeting that he's joining the Vikings. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 7/28/26 | Vita Vea to the Vikings???? Plus Vikings add Jamal Adams (Part 2) | Matthew Coller talks about Tampa Bay Bucs DT Vita Vea requesting a trade from the Bucs and whether the Minnesota Vikings should try to trade for him. How much would they have to give up? Is now the right time to make a big move like that? Plus Matthew reacts live (around the 30 minute mark) to Jamal Adams tweeting that he's joining the Vikings. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 7/26/26 | Breaking down under the radar players Vikings training camp | Vikings reporter Will Ragatz of Bring Me The News goes through some of his favorite deep roster players that could make the 53-man roster. Then he talks about what new GM Nolan Teasley needs to do during training camp and when Kevin O'Connell should decide the QB competition. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 7/26/26 | Beyond the beat: Fox 9's Dawn Mitchell tells tales from her broadcaster career | Brian Murphy sits down with Fox 9's Dawn Mitchell to talk about how she ended up in Minnesota covering the Vikings and she tells stories from her career, including her time on the sideline during broadcasts interviewing Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 7/26/26 |  The North Stars! Will a star-studded Lions roster be able to overcome the rest of this highly talented division? | Experts say the Lions have more elite talent than any other team in the NFL, but the rest of the NFC North begs to differ. Ahman Green (Packers), Ryan McGuffey (Bears), and Matthew Coller (Vikings), debate which team really has the goods as training camp begins. | — | ||||||
| 7/25/26 | What will we think of JJ McCarthy if Kyler Murray wins the Vikings QB competition? | FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks joins Matthew Coller for nine questions about Minnesota Vikings training camp, highlighted by what will happen with JJ McCarthy if Kyler Murray wins the starting QB job. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 7/23/26 | AP's Dave Campbell answers: Are the Justin Jefferson narratives overblown? (A porch pod) | Dave Campbell of the Associated Press joins Matthew Coller to give a very rational perspective on the noise regarding Justin Jefferson and then talks about his most anticipated training camps of the past, how interested he is in the quarterback competition and his confidence in Kevin O'Connell. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 7/23/26 | Which Vikings training camp storylines will ACTUALLY matter? | Matthew Coller and Manny Hill discuss which storylines surrounding Minnesota Vikings training camp will actually make a difference when we get to the season. Will the quarterback battle go quickly forgotten between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy or will it linger all season long? Will we see the safeties or defensive line performances in camp translate over? And Manny picks the schedule. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 7/23/26 | Training Camp preview: Cornerbacks | Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings' cornerback unit as he continues to preview every position ahead of training camp. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
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| 7/21/26 | Vikings QB competitionJeremiah Sirles+3 | Jeremiah Sirles | SimplecastAdsWizz | — | VikingsQB competition+5 | FanDuel | 53m 30s | ||
| 7/21/26 | Minnesota VikingsNFC North+3 | — | ESPNSimplecast+1 | — | VikingsNFC North+4 | FanDuel | 56m 42s | ||
| 7/21/26 | Minnesota VikingsNFC North+3 | — | ESPNSimplecast+1 | — | VikingsNFC North+4 | FanDuel | 55m 16s | ||
| 7/20/26 | Vikings training campsafety depth chart+4 | — | — | — | VikingsHarrison Smith+5 | FanDuel | 43m 24s | ||
| 7/18/26 | Minnesota Vikingswide receiver analysis+3 | — | — | — | Minnesota VikingsJustin Jefferson+3 | FanDuel | 40m 31s | ||
| 7/17/26 | VikingsJets+4 | Will Parkinson | Turn on the Jets | Minnesota VikingsNew York Jets | VikingsJets+5 | FanDuel | 52m 38s | ||
| 7/16/26 | VikingsBills+4 | Mike Schopp | SimplecastAdsWizz | MinnesotaBuffalo | VikingsBills+4 | FanDuel | 56m 31s | ||
| 7/15/26 | Vikings training campquarterback competition+3 | Ben Goessling | Star Tribune | — | Vikingstraining camp+5 | FanDuel | 48m 57s | ||
| 7/15/26 | Training CampRunning Backs+3 | — | SimplecastAdsWizz | — | Training CampRunning Backs+6 | FanDuel | 1h 05m 47s | ||
| 7/15/26 | Vikings QB competitiontraining camp+3 | Dane Mizutani | AdsWizzPioneer Press+1 | — | VikingsQB competition+5 | FanDuel | 59m 35s | ||
| 7/14/26 | How much does Kevin O'Connell need to adjust his system to Kyler Murray? | Matthew Coller chatted with listeners about the conversation with former NFL scout Jim Monos, quarterback's influence on wins, the heat on Kevin O'Connell's seat, and how much O'Connell needs to adjust his offense to Kyler Murray. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 7/14/26 | Former NFL Scout joins to break down Kyler Murray, JJ McCarthy! | Matthew Coller is joined by former NFL scout for the New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles and ex Director of Player Personnel for the Buffalo Bills Jim Monos, who talks about his thoughts on Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy. What he needs to see from Murray to be better than he was in Arizona and where the bar is to sign him to a longer-term extension. Plus why this situation is actually good for McCarthy (who Monos likes a lot). Plus Monos gives his breakdown of Caleb Williams after ESPN's executive poll named him a top-10 quarterback. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 7/13/26 | A Vikings vs. the NFC South conversation with Erin Summers | The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 7/12/26 | Kevin O'Connell speaks on Vikings QB competition | Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell gave a tiny window into what he's going to be focused on during the Minnesota Vikings quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy during an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show. Plus Vikings fans have questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 7/11/26 | Beyond the beat: Vikings reporter Mark Craig talks journey to Minnesota | Brian Murphy continues his series sitting down with Minnesota Vikings reporters. This time he sits down with Mark Craig of the Star Tribune to discuss how Mark ended up in Minnesota via Cleveland and how he approaches covering the team. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Matthew Coller is an independent podcast creator known for his deep insights into sports, particularly football. As the host of the Purple Insider podcast, he leverages his expertise to explore the dynamics of the Minnesota Vikings and the broader NFL landscape. His conversations with reporters, players, and analysts provide a comprehensive view of the team and the sport. What sets Purple Insider apart is its focused examination of all aspects of Vikings football, ranging from player performance and tactical analysis to discussions about the NFC North. With over 600 episodes, the podcast delivers detailed commentary and insider perspectives, making it essential listening for die-hard Vikings fans and football enthusiasts alike. The podcast attracts an audience of over 250,000 listeners who are eager for in-depth analysis and engaging discussions. Fans value the access to expert opinions and the thorough breakdown of current events, which enhances their understanding and enjoyment of the game.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 17K
- Total plays: 6.9M
- Total reviews: 978
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 71
Castbox
- Followers: 506
- Plays: 148K
- Reviews: 49
YouTube
- Subscribers: 15K
- Views: 6.7M
- Videos: 1.9K
Podcast App
- Followers: 939
- Reviews: 927
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 143
- Reviews: 2
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Chart history for Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast
Peaked at #15 in Finland, currently #15 in Finland.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Canada | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| United States | — | #52 | #52 | — |
| IS | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| Brazil | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| VN | — | #67 | #67 | — |
| Ireland | — | #73 | #73 | — |
| Japan | — | #75 | #75 | — |
| CZ | — | #113 | #113 | — |
| South Korea | — | #115 | #115 | — |
| Germany | — | #123 | #123 | — |
| NG | — | #126 | #126 | — |
| Australia | — | #148 | #148 | — |
| HK | — | #162 | #162 | — |
| Denmark | — | #200 | #200 | — |
Chart Positions
16 placements across 16 markets.
Chart Positions
16 placements across 16 markets.