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Josh Metellus Has Taken “96 Questions” To the Next Level

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The Minnesota Vikings media team and the Vikings Entertainment Network have always given their fans a way to further engage with the team, whether through social media posts, pre- and post-game shows, or YouTube short videos.

One such program, “96 Questions,” was a YouTube show that allowed fans to connect with their favorite team.

Brian Robison hosted “96 Questions” when the Vikings debuted it in 2015.

Robinson was a franchise cornerstone on the defensive line. The Vikings took him in the fourth round of the 2007 draft, and he retired in 2017 after playing all 11 seasons in purple and gold.

He was known for the fishing sack celebration he started in 2013. An avid fisherman, Robinson would mimic reeling in a big catch. That, along with a couple of stints on Fox Sports North, helped land him the hosting role and put more eyes and ears on a player with a vital but overlooked team.

“96 Questions” was a locker room Q&A show where Robinson would ask teammates a question of the day and see how they would respond. Whether it was questions about the upcoming game or “Which teammate do they not want to date their sister?” (spoiler: almost everyone said Stefon Diggs), “96 Questions” tested boundaries. It allowed fans to learn more about their favorite players or the new faces on the team.

The show went on hiatus from 2018 to 2021 after Robinson retired following the 2017 season. The creators couldn’t see anyone else doing this sort of show. The man fans affectionately called B-Rob was the show’s cornerstone and a personality everyone enjoyed. The show helped build Robinson’s brand so much that the fans wanted, pleaded, for more.

In 2022, Robinson returned to the locker room strictly as the host of “96 Questions.” On the final episode of the rebooted show, Robinson never named an heir to the program, seeming to end this segment and show for good.

However, two years later, the Vikings Entertainment Network decided to bring in a new host. With a new face would come a new name for the show. VEN chose Josh Metellus, 27, one of the most popular players in Minnesota’s locker room.

By 2024, Metellus had become one of Minnesota’s most versatile players. He played cornerback, linebacker, safety, and occasionally joined the defensive line.

The show also had to take on a new title. “Tell Us with Metellus” was born. Like its predecessor, this show highlighted locker room camaraderie and further showed the brotherhood that a team atmosphere can bring along with it.

One of the main differences between “96 Questions” and “Tell Us with Metellus” is that the latter is a much shorter version of a fan-favorite show. Metellus’ version lasts one to two minutes, while Robinson’s show lasted between three to five. Some teammates like Harrison Smith, Brian Asamoah, Brian O’Neill, and Theo Jackson have been a part of or shouted out in both shows.

Metellus brought his flair and personality. However, he asks similar questions to his teammates and highlights the 2024 team’s connectedness. It seemed like everyone wanted in on the action: Teammates, coaches, and media personalities like Paul Allen got involved.

Like Robison, Metellus further branded himself with this endeavor, creating merchandise based on the show and a personal logo.

Before they played on Sunday, Robison and Metellus were in the midst of their teammates, hyping every player up and getting them ready for the task at hand. Both became fan favorites as their careers continued. Whether their shows end due to retirement – or, potentially, in Josh Metellus’ case, the offseason – Vikings fans everywhere love the product, and they will welcome the next installment with open arms.

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