The Love Boat
By The Love Boat
The Love BoatMar 27, 2024
Post-Draft Talk: Realistic Rookie Expectations
Matt, Preet, & Carter all talk about what Minnesota Vikings fans can expect from their 2024 NFL Draft class. Will J.J. McCarthy start Week 1 or 7? Can Dallas Turner earn the lion's share of snaps by the end of the season? Did they draft the kicker of the future? All that and more on the Love Boat this week!
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Brev Bane Joins: Did the Vikings Win the NFL Draft?
Brev Bane (@brevmanbane on Twitter) joins Matt and Preet to discuss the Draft the Minnesota Vikings had, and boy was it a doozy. The guys also bring up a couple of UDFAs they like and have some fun Super Gremlin submissions. Nothing but positivity this week on the Love Boat!
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Draft Deep Dives #4: The Two Big Mock Drafts
This week, Matt & Preet tackle the two likeliest scenarios for the Minnesota Vikings in this draft. A trade up to #3 and up to #4-5. There are two main quarterbacks rumored to land in Minnesota and there are two ways to get them. This is what the draft for each looks like. Thanks for listening!
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Draft Deep Dives #3: More Late Round Prospects & OJ Simpson is a Super Gremlin
Matt, Preet, and Carter discuss four more later-round prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft this week. With draft day coming up it only makes sense to discuss the needs beyond QB. The prospects fill gaps at RB, DL, and CB in the 4th round and beyond. We also have one of the best Super Gremlin segments of all time thanks to Preet's personal hero Orenthal James Simpson being in the headlines this week. All that and more on this week's episode of the Love Boat!
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Draft Deep Dives #2: Three Quarterbacks and the Minnesota Vikings
This week Matt, Preet, and Carter discuss the big three. JJ McCarthy, Drake Maye, and Michael Penix are probably the top choices for the QB-needy Minnesota Vikings and the crew talks about them all. Whether it's Maye being worth the cost to trade up or McCarthy being a happy medium of the three options. All that and more this week on the Love Boat Pod! Thanks for listening.
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Draft Deep Dives #1: Underrated DB and WR Prospects For Minnesota
Preet and Carter share 4 skill position players in the upcoming NFL draft that people aren't talking about. These are players who the Minnesota Vikings should take a hard long look at in April. This is a series that will continue up until draft day until Vikings fans know who the QB of the future will be and more! Thanks for listening!
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Finalizing the Roster: New Signings, Contracts, and Draft Day Rumors
This week the Loveboat Crew talks about everything leading up to the draft and 2024 season. From the Minnesota Vikings structuring Sam Darnold's contract uniquely, Shaquill Griffin filling holes on the roster, and the new steam from draft rumors. This is a fun short episode with many quick-hitting topics. Thanks for listening!
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Draft Day Deals: What Quarterback Will Be a Viking? Feat. Brev Bane
Brevan Bane (@brevmanbane) joins the Love Boat Crew to dissect the trade the Minnesota Vikings made with the Houston Texans. We also discuss the likelihood of a trade-up for a QB, it's inevitable at this point. Will the trade be before draft day? Can the Vikings move all the way up to 3? Drake Maye or McCarthy? All that and more this week on the Love Boat! Thanks for listening and check out the Skolcial Network podcast (Preet was on there).
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Free Agent Frenzy: Vikings Got Younger and Cousins is Gone
Matt, Preet, & Carter discuss Kirk Cousins taking a 4-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, big-name free-agent acquisitions/departures, and Sam Darnold. All that and more make this one of the most packed episodes yet! Thanks for listening to the Love Boat!
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Combine Recap: Arif Hasan Talks Combine & Kirk Cousins Landing Spots
Arif Hasan joins the Love Boat boys this week, and he's coming in hot straight from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis! Arif brings a lot of good QB prospects and first-round talent that the Minnesota Vikings should be interested in. His certainty about Kirk Cousins returning has dropped since talking with NFL execs and coaches this past weekend and he gets us up to speed on everything NFL draft-related. Thanks for listening!
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The Love Boat: The Story of the Infamous Minnesota Vikings Scandal
It's here. Carter, Preet, and special guest Joe "JPG" Gill go through the events leading up to and after the "Love Boat" party scandal that plagued the treacherous white caps of Lake Minnetonka in 2005. Learn what a 'Whizzinator' is and far more about Bryant McKinnie than you ever needed to on this highly anticipated and timeless episode of the Love Boat podcast! Listener beware, this is not for the faint of heart.
Disclaimer: We are a comedy podcast not to be taken seriously. Thank you.
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Officially Offseason: Super Bowl Wrap-up & Vikings Speculation
Matt, Preet, and Carter review the Super Bowl this week. No one was surprised the Kansas City Chiefs won, but at least it was a good game all things considered. The crew also speculates what the Minnesota Vikings need to tackle first in the offseason now that the 2023-24 NFL season is over. All that and more this week on the Love Boat!
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Lions Lost: Super Bowl Preview & Super Gremlins
Matt, Preet, and Carter are back after a short break this week to talk about the Conference Championships and the Super Bowl! Maybe even some Pro Bowl talk slips in through the gaps. As the Minnesota Vikings start preparing for their offseason the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will be playing and the Love Boat gives their predictions for the big game. Thanks for listening!
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Packers Out, Lions In: What We Expect this Week In The Conference Championships
Matt, Preet, and Carter talk about the playoff games we all saw this week and what to expect in the NFL Conference Championship round. Not as much Minnesota Vikings talk as normal but there are still entertaining football games on and implications for the team back home in Minnesota in the offseason and next year! Thanks for listening to the Love Boat!
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NFL Playoffs: What Can the Vikings Learn From the Wildcard Round?
Matt, Preet, and Carter discuss the first round of the NFL Playoffs and what Minnesota should draw from the success of the teams who played. Also, two NFC North teams progressed into the second round, which has implications for next season and the upcoming draft. There's a lot to discuss, thanks for listening to the Love Boat!
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That's a Wrap: Season Review & Looming Front Office Decisions
Matt, Preet, & Carter review the injury-riddled Minnesota Vikings season and a tough loss in Detroit this week. After this week's game review, many offseason topics were introduced, looming questions, and more. As we transition into the playoffs and offseason this is a wrap on the 2023 Vikings season. Thanks for listening!
Looking Onward: What Are the Odds the Vikings Make the Playoffs?
Matt & Carter talk about the Vikings' tough loss against the Packers in Minnesota and the team's near future. There's some reflection and deflection as we make fun of Carter's team, the Carolina Panthers, so we Vikings fans aren't the only ones suffering. With terrible odds of the Vikings making the playoffs, it's time to look forward and stay positive about the future! Thanks for listening!
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A Not So Merry Christmas: Is It Time to Deck The Halls? Get it?!
It's just Matt & Carter this week and everyone's better for it! Kidding aside, it's Christmastime and that means we can reflect on the Christmas Eve loss to the Detroit Lions and the upcoming matchup with the Green Bay Packers. There are playoff implications and this game will decide who is second in the NFC North. It's a chill episode and we ponder much about this mysterious Minnesota Vikings team.
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Late Playoff Push: Can the Vikings Redeem Themselves? Feat. Joe Gill & Tom Schreier
Joe "JPG" "The Thrill" Gill and Tom Schreier, from the Cy Amundson Show, join the Love Boat to discuss what on earth this season of football is for the Minnesota Vikings. The crew dissects the tough loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and see if a playoff push is still possible in Detroit this week. This episode is one for the ages and we appreciate you for listening!
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Offensive Suckfest: Onto the Bengals with Mullens feat. @brevmanbane
Brev (@brevmanbane on Twitter) joins the Love Boat crew for the second time this season to dissect the disastrous win in Las Vegas over the Raiders. We also preview the upcoming backup quarterback bowl on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals and, former Minnesota Viking, Jake Browning. We finish the show with Super Gremlin and talk league-wide with the Pat Mahomes drama. Thanks for listening!
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Tom Schreier's Retrospective: Season Summary and Raiders Preview
The crewmates are joined by Tom Schreier this week! The Zone Coverage founder came in to look at this season as a whole since it's the bye and expectations as this season is coming to a close fast. We also preview the upcoming game between the Minnesota Vikings and Las Vegas Raiders. Is the season still in the hands of the Vikings? Find that out and more this week, only on the Love Boat!
Dobbs Fell Back to Earth: They Can't Lose a Bye Week!
Matt, Preet, and Carter talk about the ugliest game of the year for the Minnesota Vikings. The Monday Night Football game between them and the Chicago Bears barely reached double-digit scoring and turned out to be an offensive suckfest. On the bright side, the injury-decimated Vikings are .500 and still in control of their playoff destiny with a wildcard spot. And hey, they won't lose next week!
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Don't Blame Dobbs: Broncos Matchup Was a Trap Game
Matt, Preet, and Carter come to you at this time to be thankful to talk about the team they are thankful for (masochism), the Minnesota Vikings. After a bummer of a loss in Denver, it's time to bounce back at home on Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. Will Justin Jefferson return? Are they still exceeding expectations? Will Dobbs continue to get the start? Listen now to find out on the Love Boat!
Five in a Row: Can Dobbs and the Vikings Keep it Going in Denver?
The crew talks about the electric win in Minnesota over the New Orleans Saints. Besides a slow second half, the Vikings looked excellent on Sunday. Will they continue their winning streak? Are the Denver Broncos hot enough to stop the Vikings? Will Anthony Barr make an impact in Flores' defense? All that and more, only on The Love Boat!
Introducing the Passtronaut: Can the Vikings Win the NFC North?
Matt, Preet, and Carter discuss the whirlwind that was Week 9 between the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons. Jaren Hall got hurt only to open up the path for Josh "Passtronaut" Dobbs to get a victory in Atlanta. We talk about the rest of the season and preview the upcoming matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Thanks for listening to the Love Boat!
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Cousins Out, Hall In: What's the Season Outlook NOW?
The crew debates what the Vikings' next move is. It's tough to say what the reality of a "tank" is but moving some assets and garnering draft picks doesn't sound so bad... But maybe Jaren Hall and the rest of Minnesota's squad can surprise us. There's a lot to discuss and you'll hear it all on this episode of the Love Boat!
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We're So Back: Vikings' Upcoming Schedule is EASY
Matt, Preet, and Carter talk about the Minnesota Vikings shocking the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football for the world to see. Are they back to stay? The weak NFC North and easy upcoming matchups would say so. The crew also previews the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers and talk NFL news. All that and more, only on The Love Boat! Thanks for listening!
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Second Win(d): Will the Vikings Make a Run?
This week the crew is joined by Tanishka (@taanishkaaa on Twitter) to discuss how terrible the Minnesota Vikings are at tanking! In reality, it looks like the team may not even bottom out and there is a weak spot in their schedule. Will they continue to be a middling team? Make a mini-comeback? Underwhelm fans more? We discuss that and more this week on the Love Boat.
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F*** Hamstrings: Who's the Worst in the North?
This week all of the crewmates are back in the Love Boat to discuss another brutal one-score loss, this time against the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. It's a race to the bottom of the NFC North with the 1-4 Minnesota Vikings heading to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears (also 1-4). Who else is excited to watch a disaster class take place with the 2 worst teams in the North?! Thanks for listening!
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The Tank is Over: Discussing T.J. Hockenson and the Front Office
Matt & Preet are joined by Santana (@Santana52797965 on Twitter) this week to discuss the Minnesota Vikings' tank-ending victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Whether or not the Kansas City Chiefs will blow them out this week. And Santana, the downtrodden fan, debates with Matt over Kevin O'Connell, Kweis Adofo-Mensah, and T.J. Hockenson. Lots of spice this week! Only on the Love Boat.
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Will the Vikings Stop Fumbling? Panthers Preview feat. @brevmanbane
@Brevmanbane, on Twitter, joins the Love Boat crew to talk about the Minnesota Vikings' tough loss against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Yes, they are 0-3 in one-score games this year. Is there hope on the horizon against a weak Carolina Panthers team or will Bryce Young teach Brian Flores another lesson about blitzing too much? All that and more this week on the Love Boat!
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Dalton RIZZner Is A Viking, Eagles Review & Chargers Preview
News broke on Monday that Dalton Risner is a Minnesota Viking, will it save the season? Also, the boys summarize what went wrong and what went right in Philadelphia against the Eagles. To finish up, they preview the upcoming game at home against the Los Angeles Chargers and Super Gremlin! Thanks for listening!
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Vikings Lost, Onto The Eagles! To Win?..
After a tough loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1 the Minnesota Vikings are onto a Thursday Night Football Game in Philadelphia against the Eagles and Jalen Hurts. The Love Boat crew discusses what went wrong against the Bucs and what they can do to try and bounce back against the Eagles tomorrow. Thanks for listening!
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Buccaneers Preview & Vikings' Legend Kyle Rudolph Retires
Today on the Love Boat the boys are FINALLY able to preview the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visiting the Minnesota Vikings. It's been far too long since we've been able to talk regular-season football. Also, Kyle Rudolph Retired and honestly, he was pretty damn good. Will Myles Gaskin (RB) make an impact on this team? How likely are our bold predictions after just a week? Listen now in this jampacked episode of The Love Boat!
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We're Back! Preseason Recap & Bold Season Predictions
Matt, Preet, and Carter do their quick recap on the preseason and talk about how little it matters to Kevin O'Connell and the Minnesota Vikings. Then, they spend far too long making bold predictions and talking about random league-wide players for some reason. Give us a break we are getting back into the swing of things... Thanks for listening!
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Danielle Hunter, Dalton Risner, and Jordan Addison OH MY!
This week on the Love Boat the boys talk about the new 1-year deal that Danielle Hunter got and what that means for his future. Whether or not it makes sense for the Minnesota Vikings to do everything they can to sign Dalton Risner. And, the good and bad surrounding Jordan Addison so far in his very young career. Also, they get into the Nickelodeon Valuable Player (NVP) award way too deep for some reason. Thanks for listening!
New Vikings Jerseys & Talking Quarterback on Netflix
This week Matt, Preet, and Carter talk about the new Vikings throwback jerseys, the new Quarterback show on Netflix featuring Kirk Cousins, next season, and more! We finally managed to record a sub-30-minute episode! Woo!
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High Hopes For Rookie Addison & Cousins Isn't A Top-5 QB
The Love Boat boys are back and take Twitter talking points this week. They discuss exactly what would be a successful rookie season for Jordan Addison, the rumor about Dalvin Cook still having an offer in Minnesota, and Justin Jefferson not putting Kirk Cousins in his top-5 NFL quarterbacks list. Duh. All that and more on today's Love Boat!
Dalvin Cook Cut, Danielle Hunter Extension, and Baby Gronk!
This week the fellas are all back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings cutting Dalvin Cook and its implications on the team. Also, Justin Jefferson was at the mandatory mini-camp but Danielle Hunter was not. Will they get a deal done? Preet thinks so. Also, Baby Gronk's dad is a tool (you can still come on the pod though). All this and more on The Love Boat!
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The Dalvin Cook Problem & More Season Predictions
Preet is back and the boys discuss what the Minnesota Vikings will do about the looming Dalvin Cook situation. Also, Preet has a chance to talk about the upcoming schedule so we do our best to be realistic about all 17 games next season. What else is there? It is peak offseason... Thanks for listening!
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Wake Up Babe New Vikings Schedule Just Dropped! (last week)
This week Matt and Carter assess the Za'Darius Smith trade to the Cleveland Browns and break down the 2023 Minnesota Vikings schedule. Matt is pretty optimistic as a Vikings fan but Carter - not so much... How can the defense be better without Smith? Will Flores coach past losing one of their most talented players? Why am I asking so many questions in a podcast description? Find out only on The Love Boat!
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Ranking All Four NFC North Drafts with @_auburntoday
This week Matt and Carter are joined by Noble of @_auburntoday on Instagram. Noble helps break down the incoming draft class of all four NFC North teams and how they look heading into the 2023 NFL season. Will the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, or the Green Bay Packers come out on top? Listen to find out what The Love Boat crew thinks about this year's draft class! Thanks, @_auburntoday for joining us!
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Vikings' Draft Steals and Surprises with Cole Smith
The Love Boat gang, well minus Preet, discuss what they saw in the 2023 NFL Draft. Cole Smith, fellow Zone Coverage contributor joined to talk about all the expectations going into the draft and everything that happened. Jordan Addison was a hell of a pick, but what about the rest? And the undrafted free-agent signings? You'll have to listen to find out! Thanks for joining us @SkolSmith!
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Vikings Draft Episode - Will They Trade Up Or Down?
Preet returns to help us discuss the 2023 NFL Draft and what the Minnesota Vikings are going to do. Rumors that they will trade up to number two are there or they could trade back like Kwesi Adofo-Mensah did last year. What will it be? We discuss it all. Only on the Love Boat!
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Tom Schreier Talks Vikings Draft, New Front Office, and Dalvin Cook
Tom Schreier, of Zone Coverage notoriety, joins us this week to discuss the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft and what the Minnesota Vikings will do. We also discuss the new front office and their approach and what will happen with Dalvin Cook and Za'Darius Smith. This is part 1 of 2 weeks of draft talk, Stay tuned!
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Vikings Mock Drafts & Kirk Cousins to the 49ers!?
Matt and Carter break down why mock drafts are silly and whether or not there is steam to the rumors of the San Francisco 49ers still wanting Kirk Cousins. Mike Florio with PFT talked about rumors of the 49ers wanting the Minnesota Vikings quarterback, so does it make sense as a draft day trade? Is a rookie QB better? MAC JONES TO THE VIKINGS??? Listen for more ;)
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Which Quarterback Are The Vikings Drafting?
Today Matt, Preet, and Carter give the WHOLE breakdown on the rookie QB situation in the upcoming draft and who the most realistic options are. Sure, there is a lot of Kirk Cousins talk and the chance Lamar Jackson makes a splash but which rookie QB is going to be Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's target in the 2023 NFL Draft? That's what is most likely to happen as of now... Thanks for tuning in!
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Goodbye Adam Thielen, Vikings Free Agency, and Hendon Hooker
On this episode of the Love Boat, we celebrate what made Adam Thielen so special in Minnesota now that he is officially a Carolina Panther. We also summarize what the Vikings have done in free agency so far and speculate what moves remain. Finally, we discuss the option at QB going forward and mock drafts that have 25-year-old draftee Hendon Hooker heading to the Vikings. We deep dive and derail but are here every week, thanks for listening!
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Vikings Free Agency and 2023 Season Predictions
Matt, Preet, and Carter discuss early free-agent signings and departures. Plenty of analysis and discussion as well as ridiculous takes are included. You know us. And of course, it all culminates around the future of Kirk Cousins in purple because of course it does. Thanks so much for listening!
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Cy Amundson Talks the Minnesota Vikings' Future with Kirk Cousins & Eric Kendricks Cut
Thanks to Cy Amundson for... taking over the show... and talking about the future of the Vikings following the Eric Kendricks cut! It dovetails into a pleasant discussion about Kirk Cousins' value after Geno Smith and Derek Carr got extensions and more!
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