Ep. 55: Paul Allen, Voice of The Minneapolis Miracle

A longtime fixture for Minnesota sports fans, Paul Allen never shies from telling a story. Not only does Allen host his own show on KFAN and announce races at Canterbury Park, but he is also the Voice of the Minnesota Vikings, where he has earned a reputation of having boundless energy and enthusiasm. 

Allen began his career announcing horse races in 1993 in California. After moving to Minnesota, he auditioned for KFAN but did not get the job. Not losing hope, Allen continued working as a race announcer until he asked to fill in with a one-day notice. The rest is history. 

He gained national acclaim when he coined the phrase “The Minneapolis Miracle”, referring to when Stephan Diggs made a spectacular reception to win a playoff game in 2018. Allen also talks about the history of Metropolitan Stadium that can still be found at Mall of America, his holiday shopping routines and what is next for his career.

To learn more about Allen’s KFAN show visit: https://kfan.iheart.com/featured/allen-s-page/. 

Guest: Paul Allen, KFAN radio host, “Voice” of the Minnesota Vikings, Canterbury Park announcer, podcast host

Host: Jill Renslow and Daniel Jasper  

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