The Journey of the Legendary Announcer Paul Allen | NFL Films Presents

[@Big_Friendly]

Many Minnesota Viking fans will mute the TV and listen to Paul Allen over the video feed. He gets us. So many iconic calls over the years.

[@andrewbrown8480]

Me! That is me😂😂

[@etf42]

Yep. That's exactly what I did when grew up watching the Vikings.

[@user22676]

Exactly what I do. It’s way more fun listening to another fan call the game

[@sethpeters684]

Yup, every game I love PA and Pete

[@DavidW0325]

I never thought of this. I’m doing this next time

[@shootymcglocktoter1352]

“Let’s see Paul Allen’s radio call” - Patrick Bateman

[@HughJanus-ey6cs]

Came here looking for this joke

[@dannythomas417]

​@@HughJanus-ey6csKnocks it into the endzone! CAUGHT!!!

[@christophermanley3602]

Very nice 😎

[@Bob_MN_Sports_Cards]

The iconic “and he’s lose!” When Adrian Paterson would break a long run was always amazing 🔥

[@TripSoul10]

*loose

[@Stacked3403]

He did one last year with dalvin that gave me goosebumps

[@andrewpadaetz5549]

"caught by Diggs..OH HE GOT LOOSE..AT THE 30...10...TOUCHDOWN..ARE YOU KIDDING ME?"

[@sHaNeR766]

Iconic moments for all Vikings fans

[@nick40320]

Adrian Peterson and cordarrelle pat[t]erson would like a word with you.

[@EnterpriseNCC-1701]

I am not a Vikings fan but I find myself liking this guy so much that I scroll around trying to find his most memorable Vikings calls.

[@baconator1550]

As a Vikings fan.. it’s so difficult to listen to PA. He’s such a homer that he exaggerates things. Like… a okay will happen and PA screams “Cold blooded connection to JJ!!!! 8 yards on first down!” Then he’ll say “2nd and 5” and you’re like huh?

[@Somecallmetimm]

@@baconator1550 you arent a real vikings fan, leave us

[@JPqbss]

@@baconator1550I wish they still showed dislikes so you could see how real Vikings fans feel

[@fortynights1513]

Seahawks fan, and Paul Allen is probably my favorite announcer in the league after my team. I would like to see Minnesota make a Super Bowl so he could react to one.

[@baconator1550]

@@JPqbss tell me you have no life without telling me you have no life.. 😂

[@jordanperez4540]

As a lifelong Vikings fan, we have known about him forever but I am glad the rest of the world is finding out how entertaining he is.

[@kflow1379]

Proud to have him as our radio announcer, and I'm glad NFL fans seem to hold him in high regard

[@jessewheinrichs]

Even as a Packers fan I cant help but admire Allen. You cant bottle that enthusiasm and if you could it'd be worth millions. He is sour when the fan base is sour and he is insufferable when the fans are insufferable. He and his voice embody the Vikings fans and the highs and lows of the organization. Respect.

[@zedhead2864]

Paul Allen: Biggest Vikings Homer of all time. Good or bad, that's who he is.

[@squidparty2000]

Even as a Bears fan this man is so legendary. I’d like to see the Vikings win a Super Bowl just for him.

[@emooner2]

Thanks man 🤙

[@GodlessFiend]

Appreciated

[@briangeraghty1555]

He might explode if they win the big one

[@puppethound]

Pfft if they can't win it for Bud Grant and all those 70s Vikings, you can't find enough to win it for Paul Allen. Vikings are cursed. I come to accept that long ago. Bad seasons followed by heartbreaking seasons and the pattern continues. We aren't negative just realistic. The only thing the Vikings fans have is hope and that always ends in a loss.

[@squidparty2000]

​@@puppethound Yeah, you guys have had many great teams that could just never get it done. The 70's Bud Grant teams, the explosive offenses in the Randy Moss era with Cunningham and Culpepper, that one year with Brett Favre where you were so close to the super bowl (sorry the Bears beat you to give the Saints the number 1 seed lol), then there were the recent Vikings who would spring up one year with great defensive units only to fall completely flat the next year after disappointing in the playoffs. 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 all great teams but there's always a better one apparently.

[@TeleportsBehindYou]

The best part of living in the 612 is tuning into 100.3 FM on gameday. Skol Vikes!

[@davethevikingkid]

lucky for this MN fan in Cali that he's streaming gametime on KFAN

[@willdwyer2167]

HE'S LOOOSSEE, my brother and I quoted that so much as kids.

[@starry53]

One of the BEST NFL Commentator ever. RESPECT + for Paul Allen

[@JokerRaw]

We need him on Madden, he's so electric ⚡❤ love Paul Allen, he is a true state treasure of Minny. So awesome

[@viking_fisherman]

Minnesota hasn’t been blessed with dominating sports teams, but we have some of the country’s best announcers and Paul Allen tops that list by a wide margin. I’ve always been grateful that he hasn’t gone to one of the big networks because I love his wear my emotions homer enthusiasm and energy. He IS a Minnesota treasure!!!!!

[@kim0mook]

We can’t forget about Kevin Harland. He was the voice of the Timberwolves before he became national

[@MNSimon1]

Anthony Lapanta is also great for the Wild

[@readrothbard153]

John Gordon is another icon. Some epic Twins calls over the years, highlighted by some timeless 91 world series calls

[@DefoNotLava]

@@kim0mook The wolves would be losing by 25 and he would make a Tony Campbell 3 sound like a game winner

[@Internut1985]

@@MNSimon1Anthony lapanta sucks . Let’s not go Crazy

[@Swanny_dog_millionaire]

I always loved listening to Paul Allen!!! Favorite memories were coming home after church and listening to him call the game until I got home to watch it. Great passion

[@ginola03]

Lol same here. And you would think you watching it live. Great guy

[@MrTUBEular10]

"I can't believe what I'm seeing right NOW... I MEAN YOU CAN TAKE A KNEE , AND TRY A 56 YD FG! This is not Detroit, this the super bowl!" That's up there with some of the greats in my book. Dennis Green, Jim Mora, A.I, Pitino. Classic quotes.

[@christophermiller9125]

"The bears are who we thought they were, We played him in the preseason who takes the third game of the preseason as BULLSHIT!! BULLSHIT!! If You want to crown them crown them!" Denny😂😂

[@marvinclay4476]

As a longtime 49er fan growing up with legendary radio voices Lon Simmons and Joe Starkey, I appreciate the legend that is Paul Allen. Enjoy and cherish him while you can Viking fans.

[@OldManLuffy]

The adrian peterson AND HES LOOSE!!! Gives me goosebumps every time and im not even a vikings fan.

[@NateASE]

I listen to 9 to noon every day. When I watch Vikes I mute the t.v. and listen to Paul. You are the best P.A. !

[@alexamerling79]

Even as a Bears fan, he is one of the best in the game. Admire his passion he puts into each call.

[@joelhastings4505]

As a life-long and long-suffering Viking fan (who is not old enough to remember any Super Bowl appearances, but remembers all five NFC championship game losses since 1987), Paul Allen's passion is truly awesome, win or lose.

[@dbdouglas]

Grow up and quit idolizing Paul Allen. He's a paid talker, nothing more, nothing less. Selling his boss's product, Wilf's Vikings.

[@ginola03]

Paul is the man. I always turn to the radio on game days to listen to him. Guy bleeds purple. We we always get close and don't win in the playoff, my heart goes out to him. Glad he is regarded highly. PA ride on man. God bless you and may he continue to guide you.

[@sports3117]

The calls that he’s made in his career are legendary. He’s got my utmost respect for the loyalty he has to the Vikings

[@Adj4ni]

I loved when Peterson was a Viking and Allen was doing the play by play and said "...and he's looooose!"

[@noyou113]

Chills every time. 😂

[@Phriedah]

It was great too because it would happen on average 2-3 times a game - Peterson was in a league of his own. What a gridiron legend.

[@TrollAlert-xv6qg]

Just like joe bahama mama is

[@Mark-yy2py]

I moved to Florida two years ago and follow the Vikes and listen to PA via KFAN.

[@wade4943]

Started listening to Vikings games on the NFL app a couple of years ago and it’s the greatest feeling in the world to hear Paul Allen describe the football game.

[@alexbell2483]

I'm one of the radio announcers for the California University of Pennsylvania Vulcans football team and I get my inspiration from Vikings Paul Allen. And I'm also a Vikings fan who moved from Iowa to Pennsylvania in 2015.

[@aceslater5265]

PA is an absolute legend.

[@BananaSprinkles1]

I previously worked at Canterbury for over 10 years and Pauls energy was always my favorite part of the races. He is right, in all that time I can not think of a single instace where he phoned it in. He is the point where passion and talent intercect.

[@dbdouglas]

So he has a good voice and loves to hear himself yap, grow up and get a life!!

[@BananaSprinkles1]

@dbdouglas You Ok?

[@dbdouglas]

@@BananaSprinkles1 LOL yup! And time for the Vikings to lose, again!!!!!

[@billkeogh639]

Paul Allen is great. I'm a Bears fan and our radio announcer sounds like he's in high school.

[@richardc751]

As a season-ticket holder for the Vikings for over 30 years, I have to say Paul Allen is the heart of the Minnesota Vikings when we lose. He is in pain when we win. The man knows how to celebrate God bless your PA. We love you.

[@dbdouglas]

He don't give two shxts about you, or me, or anything else besides cashing paychecks. He's not "in pain" when Wilf's Vikings lose, and neither should you.

[@korielnuesse7658]

lol all he cares about is how much money he has riding on the game 🤡 PA is a ridiculous adult baby, and a hypocrite to boot. How can he equally promote both degenerate gambling and his moral religious garbage? And he does it every damn day, the moon could explode and PA would be talking about the Vikings 3rd round draft slot coming up in only 4 months, and wrangling some local schmuck to talk for 2 hours about the same trash they talked for 2 hours about yesterday.

[@theembr7479]

Gotta love Paul and don’t forget Pete. Best duo in sports radio.

[@Stelletti]

Pete is underrated. He is the ying to the yang literally. Paul is so loud and nutty which is good but Pete keeps it from become corny. Awesome duo

[@craigshriver4953]

I have really liked Paul ever since I learned he grew up in Oxon Hill. I grew up in Old Town, right across the river. That river. We're probably both Jurgenson fans. Southern Marylanders, like Paul, always loved life, and in Paul it shows. It's his enthusiasm. It's not fake. It's so obviously genuine and that's what makes it him really fun to tune in to on a Sunday.

[@Brinelious]

As a Vikings fan, hearing his voice yell "Thouchdoooown!" With that sort of vibrato for the past two decades, is just how football should sound to me. As iconic as "Goooooaaaal!" in soccer. Plus getting to listen to his radio show and interviews, I've probably taken him for granted, but it's great to see he's getting national recognition. I know he got a lot of attention for his call of the Minneapolis Miracle, and deservedly so, I'm just glad more people are getting to enjoy his work.

[@adeptgopnik]

Its been a pleasure being a Vkings fan and listening to his calls for 20 years now. Now if they could just actually win it all...Id love to hear that call.

[@dbdouglas]

Really? What actual difference would it make if the Vikings win? And Paul Allen's a selfish pig, that loves to hear himself yap.

[@danholtbk7008]

Such a distinct voice. One of a kind.

[@MNspikegrow]

80s kid here i love the game on the radio you visualize the play call. Pa is a walking hype video😂

[@mudkat7611]

I like to pride myself in being able to listen to Paul Allen from the beginning-- when he took over the microphone from Jesse "The Body" Ventura's show after Jesse declared himself a candidate for MN Governor... Paul Allen and Jeff Dubay took Minnesota Sports Radio to a new level of engagement and "Fandom" (a PA term)-- He is OUR Minnesota treasure and share so much of his emotion each game. Thanks P.A! Yadat!

[@jasonriehl8742]

I can't emphasize this enough. Paul really is the voice of the Minnesota Vikings. I hope he ends up in the ring of honor when he retires.

[@korielnuesse7658]

I hope the Vikings never win a ring just so PA is denied the celebration he craves. The man is constantly trying to turn every moment into some historic feat. It’s not that important.

[@Kings0424]

​@@korielnuesse7658 You sound like a hater

[@jeffreydaniels348]

When the Vikings win a Superbowl the Wilf's should give you a ring just like the rest of the team.You are HOF Mr. Allen.

[@dbdouglas]

No. None of these people should be idolized like you're doing. Ignore these selfish, arrogant fools!

[@PatRiotVader]

​@dbdouglas what an ignorant mindset. It's a shame nobody loves you.

[@GermanShepherd1983]

WHEN the Vikings win a Super Bowl? LOL. Apparently you haven't followed the Vikes very long.

[@daltonjohnson38]

Growing up near Minnesota, I'm so glad Paul Allen is finally getting the attention he deserves. He's the best.

[@theeroking4676]

I listen to pa everyday on 100.3 Kfan and I can’t explain how much I love this man. I’m so happy he’s getting national attention cause he is the best in the business

[@Dancinbear1995]

The honor's all ours Paul! It's such an honor to listen to a Master of his craft, thank you!

[@DustinHaning]

People roll their eyes sometimes because PA can be over the top with his homerism, but his endless optimism is what makes him so great as an announcer. I want the Vikings to win a Superbowl for PA more than I want them to win it for me 😂

[@korielnuesse7658]

He’s simultaneously a ridiculously childish over the top homer, and a whiner who consistently and vehemently ignores every other MN home team, no matter their level of success. I hope the Vikings continue their pattern of postseason choking, just for the sole reason of bringing PA sadness.

[@js002003]

"And he's loose!!!" would always look forward to his AD to the house calls on Inside the NFL

[@zpdrsn6315]

His call in 2009 “this isn’t Detroit this is the Super Bowl” still hits too close to home

[@trophybuck22]

I used to go to college in Ely MN, and my wife and son lived down in Kenyon MN. Every weekend I would do the 5 hour drive to see them, but I would save the drive home for the Vikings game so I could listen to Paul Allen alone in my truck turned up loud. I remember one kick off, Percy Harvin just housed one, and he yelled out “you couldn’t take a flag off Percy today!!” I remember celebrating going up I-35 and laughing manically all to myself. I love that guy

[@j.a.greene3523]

Paul Allan's highlight calls are ones for the ages.

[@jimnfl7134]

WISH There was newer updated NFL Top 10 Shows.

[@codycantfocus]

"Intercepted, I can't believe what I'm seeing 😐" is my favorite call all time.

[@7camscdan249]

Doing play by play is not easy. Props to all the announcer giving us their all. 👍

[@singletrackassassin4862]

I’ve bumped in Paul several times over the years and that man will give you his attention and time with such a genuine aura, he’s the best.

[@thatvikesfan750]

so many legendary calls in just this 6-minute video alone

[@JoeVideoed]

Yep, all the big 1s are here.

[@thekoreancanadianman]

FINALLY, RECOGNITION FROM THE LEAGUE THAT PAUL ALLEN DESERVES.

[@MNClassicJJ]

Lifelong MN Vikings fan and huge Paul Allen fan too! He’s full of excitement and love his enthusiasm! I met him at training camp and very classy nice dude 👍

[@MarloSoBalJr]

This poor guy has suffered through so much as a Viking. So many heartbreaks...😂

[@UKSkol]

Had the great pleasure of meeting Paul at the Vikings v Browns game in London, despite prepping for the game he took 2 mins to talk to me and was such a gent

[@griffinwangen8776]

Literally well up from those calls and the memories with them. Good and bad he’s the best

[@GETTHEBAGMARK]

I didn’t know how many iconic calls for this guy I had memorized. Paul is a living legend! He’s inspired me for years. One of the best football commentators period!

[@caseyo2880]

As a Vikings fan, I’m proud to say we have the best commentator in all of Football. Man, God has gifted this man! I have been listening to him through every heartbreaker, and he really emulates the entire fanbase.

[@vforveracity7487]

My favorite PA line was "Their punter's terrible" 😂 last season in the 33-0 comeback game

[@sethrabin833]

As a milennial Bears fan, I know pain like Paul Allen does for the Vikings. He's just a passionate fan and I respect him for that.

[@mrmortimer710]

I may not be a Vikings fan, but I deeply appreciated Paul Allen and his calls are legendary.

[@shawnmichalski2746]

Instant goosebumps!

[@Gamepro2112]

I was explaining PA to my coworker and he was so confused why I knew the Vikings announcer. Not every team is lucky enough to have a PA, we are and we will love him until he retires.

[@EJproductions-1]

the goat of commentary. He is a wild ride to listen to.

[@lendon01]

NEED PA on some national vikings broadcasts somehow, i find myself listening to the audio of paul allen on nfl+ and watching the game at the same time on sunday ticket most weeks

[@thehandsomewolf599]

I love Paul Allen best part of listening from Florida when the games aren’t on air

[@mustafadiriye8736]

Simply the best in the business.

[@SupaDupaMarioVillelli]

Worst*

[@rjd8434]

We are so lucky to have him. He is absolutely the best!!!

[@jrodlange8099]

I'm surprised I missed this video!! Die hard Vikes fan who loves PA!! Goes to show, good things happen to good people!! God bless you PA!!

[@announcer1980]

I added this to another thread, but I just wanted to say that I am totally blind, and Paul is in my opinion one of the best football announcers out there. I’ve tried to watch football on TV, but I’ll be honest, some of the TV commentators don’t do a very good job of describing things very well. Because they think that OK you can see the play you don’t need any description or anything. And the fact that Paul put a lot of emotion into his broadcasts means he’s a true fan, and I would love to hear a broadcast from a true fan rather than someone just pretending to be a true fan and just doing a job.

[@alexfiero1996]

I listened to the Greg Lewis call with my mom on a drive and it was just as exciting to hear as it would have been to watch

[@sicilianjoe]

As a Packers fan, I can confirm that PA is the GOAT. I listened to him on PA and DUBAY in college, and this guy is incredible. Great passion and energy…just what you want to listen to. I still tear up with joy at that Favre call!

[@LeonTrump2024]

As an MN factory worker, Paul Allen is our 12th man on the field. And for the passion he bleeds on the call, we love the guy.

[@dbdouglas]

I quit the Vikings fandom partly because of Paul Allen. HE's a selfish pig, loves to hear himself yap & be the center of attention. #anyteamexceptvikings

[@GermanShepherd1983]

Hey PA, you didn't have much to scream about last night against the Lions. They sure shut you up and I love it. Way too much screaming. Too bad the owner didn't fire PA after the loss to the Cardinals. Owner was right, way over the top

[@Santanner2011]

I sat Courtside at a wolves preseason game back in 2015 and PA sat in the seats behind us. That man never stopped talking once and i enjoyed listening to all of it

[@The_Brickster]

As a Vikings fan I didn't realize what an absolute treasure we had in Paul Allen until watching a thanksgiving game at the grandparents a while back. This guy brings the energy and oh boy do we love him! Watching him go viral for that Bills game was super cool, love to see him get the recognition he deserves.

[@slickstue]

I just feel the pain from hearing what happened to the vikes for their entire existence and you can basically hear it all in the disappointment in Paul Allen’s voice I love him

[@yuhgod]

Paul Allen is a great example of someone so good at their job its just automatic to enjoy his commentary

[@colbywenninger8625]

If the Vikings ever make it back to the Super Bowl they should let Paul Allen announce on tv just for that one game

[@AmericasQB_KirkCousins]

We are going to the playoffs. We are going to win the super bowl. And Paul is going to call it.

[@dbdouglas]

No one cares, and what difference would it make if they finally win something>>>????

[@scotthovland7380]

Shows how out of touch and un-Viking Red McCombs was💜Thank you Paul Allen

[@farelisaer]

The man love his job and the job love him back

[@Billionaire1998]

I’ve been there where he was commentating canterburry park and he was amazing

[@jayschempf599]

Had the opportunity to meet Paul before a game once and enjoyed a good conversation until my wife showed up and I became chopped liver. Love this guy.

[@tim4cn759]

PA is the most honest awesome announcemer EVER... I used to be gone for some of the best games while racing and I had to listen to the Vikings in between heats or whatever and it's almost more fun than watching 👀 the games he paints a perfect picture of what's going on it's almost like your there...

[@Snowlock2007]

Nice summary of his most classic calls, I was waiting for "Oh my heavens" the entire clip lol

[@Country14-09]

The arms crossed scowl on his face “you lucky suckers” lol 😂😂😂😂

[@StoneMan42]

I just want the Vikings to win a Super Bowl but not only for the fans but this man right here. Remember my dad showing me Paul Allen for the first time and I know for a fact he deserves that superbowl win!

[@Flash___]

We love u P A

[@nickeklund6664]

It honestly always shocked me how he was never snatched up for a bigger gig. My dad and I used to listen to the radio and turn the television volume down just so we could hear PA. I understand he might be an acquired taste but you can’t argue he has some of the best energy in the “announcing game”. There’s a lot of radio play-by-play guys that’ll put you to sleep

[@thefarmingnurse]

Lebron only just found out what all of us Vikings fans already knew. Now the rest of the world gets to discover this talent. Our home stadium pxp guy is also the best

[@fuierago]

Great Game callers are in which the games have been built on...Let us not forget them...

[@kelvinbirch5641]

Paul Allen is a complete legend. And I would like to see him to win a championship some day

[@joe2lank]

One of the reasons I love SiriusXM is no matter where I am, if I’m in my car and want to the listen it the Vikings game, I can hear Paul Allen’s call in my car.

[@derrick_kading4236]

this man deserves all the respect

[@greyklopstock7155]

His call on the Favre pick is LEGENDARY!! Like a Shakespearean soliloquy.

[@garyindiana8075]

Back when the sync was on and not live tv delay we would listen to the radio and watch the TV Paul Allen IS THE MAN!

[@dougphelps6917]

I lived in Minneapolis... Paul was a radio personality on KFAN the local sports channel. He was the perfect choice for Vikings games then... and now.

[@aznnp77]

My favorite call was the Favre TD against San Francisco. The Washington Commanders radio announcer is pretty good too. You may be hearing about him in the years to come. His name is Bram Weinstein.

[@TheGreenSniper94]

Ahh, PA.. Finally, getting the love & respect he deserves. 🙏🏼💜 I love seeing this!!