Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast
We are Kyle and Darin, two average dudes who ABSOLUTELY love the Minnesota Vikings football team. Each week, we sit down and give our average takes on the team that seeks to break our hearts each and every season. Follow along as we share our thoughts, feelings, and eventual let-downs each week on the Purple Dopes with Hopes Podcast.
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Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Welcome to Episode #14 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss the Vikings loss to the Pittsburg Steelers in Dublin, their observations on next steps for the offense and defense moving into week 5, and look back on some of biggest turnover leaders in Vikings quarterback history!
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Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Welcome to Episode #13 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss the Vikings BLOWOUT win against the Cincinnati Bengals in week 3, there hopes for the offense and defense moving forward, and their outlook on the next two weeks, as the Vikings travel to Europe for back-to-back away games!
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Friday Sep 19, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Welcome to Episode #12 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss the growing injury report for the Minnesota Vikings roster, the quarterback situation, as Carson Wentz steps in to lead the Vikings, and the hopes moving forward into Sunday's game against the Bengals - Enjoy!
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Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Welcome to Episode #11 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss their reactions to the Vikings vs. Falcons Week 2 matchups, they break down their current feelings on the lackluster offensive performance through the first 2 weeks of football, and talk about the Vikings upcoming matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals - Enjoy!
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Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Welcome to Episode #10 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss their reactions to the Vikings AMAZING comeback victory in week 1 against the Chicago Bears, as well as look forward to the upcoming Sunday Night game against the Atlanta Falcons, and play a little Vikings Top 10 QB challenge - Enjoy!
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Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Welcome to Episode #9 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss their reactions to Packers trading for Dallas Cowboy's superstar, Micah Parsons, & their expectations for the Vikings Week 1 game against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night!
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Friday Aug 29, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Welcome to Episode #8 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss their reactions to the Vikings trade with the Carolina Panthers for Adam Thielen, the current Cornerback room for the Vikings, and they make their predictions for each Vikings game this 2025 NFL Season!
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Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Welcome to Episode #7 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss their reactions to the third Vikings preseason game against the Titans, their feelings on the shifting QB room of the Minnesota Vikings, and their BIG hopes for the Vikings next move at WR!
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Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Welcome to Episode #6 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss their reactions to the second Vikings preseason game against the Patriots this past weekend, who they feel is in and out on the Vikings FINAL cut plans, and they make their predictions on how each team will finish this year in the NFC North!
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Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Welcome to Episode #5 of the Purple Dopes (With Hopes) Podcast, in this episode Darin and Kyle discuss their impressions and reactions from the Vikings first preseason game of 2025 season against the Texans, why they are NOT concerned about Jordan Addison's suspension, and they play a little Vikings Trivia.
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