Kindred Skols Podcast

Episode 121 - 2026 NFL Draft Preview and Vikings Offseason Talk With Luke Braun

There's a new Kindred Skols episode! Matt chats with Luke Braun about Vikings things that are on his mind this offseason. As I talk about at the from of the episode, unfortunately I do not expect to be doing these podcasts on a consistent basis. Check out my work on Wide Left, but also stay subscribed to this feed because I may get the itch to do an episode from time to time.

Episode 120 - Five Burning Questions about the Minnesota Vikings

Matt is back with another episode to address his five biggest questions heading in to the 2025 Vikings season. They are: * What can we expect from JJ McCarthy? * What will Dallas Turner's role be? * How will the DB room, particularly CB, shape up? * Will the new look OL be able to gel? * Do the Vikings' have a depth problem? Tune in to find out the answers to these questions. Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Episode 119 - Gavin Bartholomew Film Breakdown

Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings sixth round pick Gavin Bartholomew. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits: * Route stems * Route running storytelling * Sharpness of route breaks * Zone route running ability * Catch technique * After catch ability * Ability to identify targets in run game * Athleticism to pull and reach defenders * Blocking positioning in run game * Anchor technique in pass protection * Punch technique in pass protection Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Episode 118 - Kobe King Film Breakdown

Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings sixth round pick Kobe King. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits: * Burst to the line of scrimmage * Ability to track RBs across gaps * Sideline-to-sideline movment * A potential athletic limitation * Pass rush ability * Athleticism to drop in coverage * Ability to track receivers in zones * Response to misdirection Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Episode 117 - Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins Film Breakdown

Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings first round pick Donovan Jackson. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits: * First step quickness * Power * Anchor * Block shedding ability * Cornering ability * Inside counters * Bull rush * Effort Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)