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Norse Code: The Daily Norseman Podcast
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January 11
Norse Code Podcast Episode 414: Burning it all down
Arif and James are back to discuss the firings of Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman. We also briefly discuss the victory over the Bears and tackle a gigantic mailbag. We are now approaching the offseason and as such we will be going back to a less frequent posting schedule. Expect episodes to go back to every two weeks starting soon.
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January 7
Norse Code Podcast Episode 413: Selling Out
Arif and James are back to preview the Bears game. We discuss the New York Times announcement today, what to expect from two teams that likely will not have their coaches return next year, and why Zimmer will play the starters instead of the rookies.
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January 5
Norse Code Podcast Episode 412: An Indictment
Arif and James are back to discuss what happened in Green Bay on Sunday night. We go over the play calling, the desire to run the ball down 20 at the half, and moving Bradbury to tight end. Also why it made more sense to start Mannion over Mond this game.
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December 31, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 411: Gatekeepers (with guest Justis Mosqueda)
Arif and James are back to preview the second Packers game with Norse Code’s Least Valuable Player Justis Mosqueda of the Acme Packing Company. We go over the passing of John Madden, if Jared Allen could still make the roster, Kyle Sloter, and when to learn languages in order to receive the spicy food you deserve.
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December 28, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 410: A Terrifying Human
Arif and James are back to review the Rams game by making this an all-mailbag episode. We go over Cousins, wasting another great day from Barr, play calling on offense, and much more. We also discuss expected coaching changes and we go back to Arif’s Beekeeping corner!
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December 21, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 408: Bland and Bad
Arif and James are back to review the win over the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football! We go over the 87 yards of passing, the refs, and what it takes to get ejected if you’re a Bears coach at Soldier Field. We also discuss the analytics community getting burned at the stake these past two weeks.
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December 14, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 406: True Knowledge
Arif and James are back to discuss the win over the Steelers and how 29-0 nearly became a hilarious loss. We also go over the offensive line arrangement, Urban Meyer, an update on the linear Super Bowl Championship, and when it’s okay to lie to Don from Ohio’s wife. We will be in Fargo on Friday night for the NDSU/JMU game! Meet us before and after the game at Duffy’s from 5 - 7ish PM. Duffys is located at 16 12th St S, Fargo, ND 58103. Hope to see some of you JMU (or at least Norse Code) enthusiasts out there on Friday night!
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December 7, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 405: Waiting for a Win (with guest Alex Kozora)
Arif and James are back to discuss the terrible performance in Detroit and preview the Thursday night Steelers game with Alex Kozora of the Steelers Depot. We go over what happened on the last play again the Lions, decision making a QB, and if the writing is on the wall for Zimmer.
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December 3, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 404: Genuinely Stunned (with guest Jeremy Reisman)
Arif and James are back to preview the rematch with Detroit! We bring on Jeremy Reissman of Pride of Detroit to talk about where the teams go from here and if the Lions will get their first win of the season on Sunday. Also we go over the two minute defense, Arif’s VitaMix purchase, and we check back in with a passive aggressive corner favorite. Also we’re doing a Patreon watch-along on Zoom for Sunday’s Lions game (with BINGO cards). If you’re interested check us out and become a member at Patreon.com/NorseCode.
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November 30, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 403: The Vikings Are Not To Be Trusted
Arif and James are back to discuss the loss of the Norse Code linear Super Bowl trophy to the 49ers. We go over Kirk short-circuiting, the MASH ward on defense, the Dalvin Cook injury and much more. We also go over that this is still technically a playoff team, if Kene Nwangwu start writing his Hall of Fame speech now, and how this is all a passive-aggressive DJ’s fault.
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November 23, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 402: The Vikings Win the Super Bowl! (with guest Evan Sowards)
Arif and James are back for a double episode this week! Due to the Thanksgiving holiday you’re getting both the review of the win over the injury-depleted and helpless Packers and the preview of the 49ers game with Ewan Swords of 49ers Hub at the same time! We go over over the calls from the refs, the Jefferson catches, and how things can be the right thing to do and also the terrifying thing to do. And in the mailbag we pick apart the conservatism of the offense, compare Jefferson and Moss, and discuss the POG squad.
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November 19, 2021
Norse Code Episode 401: Manufacturing Cheese and Murder (with guest Justis Mosqueda)
Arif and James are back to preview the Packers game with Norse Code’s Least Valuable Player Justis Mosqueda of the Acme Packing Company. We go over the NFL as an entertainment business, what separates Rodgers from Cousins, and why is Cousins PFF’s Undisputed #1 Passer.
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November 16, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 400: Episode 418 (with guest Dusty O’Connell)
Norse Code returns to talk about the victory over the Chargers with Arif, James, and Dusty! We go over the rare win, using team names as a verb, and discuss Justin Jefferson’s great day. Also in the mailbag we try to figure out the Eric Kendricks PFF grade, Mark Sanchez’s love of fullbacks, and how to best give a false impression of Minnesota to a child. Dusty joins us in the middle of the mailbag for food and drinks questions and to be a part of a one hour running joke. This episode went a bit long and feels a bit like an after-party by the end of it but we’re celebrating 400 episodes. We’ve had a blast doing this show over the years and want to thank you so much for listening to our coverage/rantings/takes. We couldn’t have made it here without you!
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November 12, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 399: To Affirm What We Expect (with guest Michael Peterson)
Arif and James are back to preview the Chargers game with editor of the Bolts from the Blue Michael Peterson. We also cover the mountain of news from the week including the Dalvin Cook lawsuit, the Dakota Dozier hospitalization, the Aaron Rodgers fine, and the Arby’s curly fry vodka.
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November 8, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 398: Fridge Logic
Arif and James are back to review the loss to the Ravens game. We go over Zimmer and Fridge logic, Barr showing up to play, and a team bereft of life for most of the second half. We also go over mailbag items AND include a bonus review of the James Madison victory over the Campbell Fighting Camels.
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November 5, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 397: Live From Ireland’s Four Courts
Arif and James are back and in front of a live audience in Arlington, VA! We preview the Ravens matchup, have as much fun as we can with the Aaron Rodgers news, and go to a live mailbag as well. A special thank you to the Facebook group NovaVikes and Ireland’s Four Courts in Arlington for their help organizing the logistics of the show. They were fantastic to work with and I absolutely cannot recommend them enough.
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November 2, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 396: James’ Depression Corner
Arif and James are back to discuss the infuriating loss to the Cowboys. We go over the Hunter injury news, Arif debates himself over what the Vikings need to do next, and we recap the game using the mailbag for the rest of the show. We will be doing a live recording of our podcast at Ireland’s Four Courts pub in Arlington, VA on November 4th starting around 7 PM! There will be a few giveaways including a ticket to the Ravens/Vikings game on November 7th.
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October 29, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 395: More Than Smoke (with guest Landon McCool)
Arif and James are back to preview the primetime Cowboys matchup with Locked On Cowboys co-host Landon McCool. We also go over the Stephen Weatherly trade, trading for Tua, and potential candy corn hypocrisy. We will be doing a live recording of our podcast at Ireland’s Four Courts pub in Arlington, VA on November 4th starting around 7 PM! There will be a few giveaways including a ticket to the Ravens/Vikings game on November 7th.
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October 19, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 394: It Sucks Watching This Team Sometimes
Arif and James are back to discuss the win over the Panthers. Was Sam Darnold bad or did the defense step it up? Why was the game so close? Why isn’t Zimmer upset about the missed kicks? Are these wins sustainable? And who should you be upset with despite the fact that the Vikings are 3-3? Also which Nick Cage character should Kirk Cousins dress up as for Halloween? We will be doing a live recording of our podcast at Ireland’s Four Courts pub in Arlington, VA on November 4th starting around 7 PM! There will be a few giveaways including a ticket to the Ravens/Vikings game on November 7th.
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October 15, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 393: A Clear and Present Danger (with guest Billy Marshall)
Arif and James are back to preview the Panthers matchup with friend of the pod Billy Marshall of The Roar podcast. We also go over the Nic Cage movie discussion from the Kirk Cousins presser, the many scandals and hilarious incompetence of the Washington Football Team, and why make a roux with your mac and cheese. Also we’ve launched a new merch line just in time for Christmas!
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October 12, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 392: In Spite of Ourselves
Arif and James are back to discuss the "victory" over the Lions and why this feels like anything but that. We also open with a discussion on the Jon Gruden news, talk about the Vikings offensive play-calling, and what it takes for the Wilf family to fire a coach midseason.
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October 8, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 391: The Inability to Understand Irony (with guest Jeremy Reisman)
Arif and James are back to preview the Lions game with Pride of Detroit’s Editor in Chief Jeremy Reisman. We also go over the (supposed) Zodiac Killer ties to the Vikings, losing the locker room, and Aloha Bingo.
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October 5, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 390: Spiritually Correct
Arif and James are back to discuss the failure against the Browns. Is Zimmer right about the run defense? Why isn’t Everson starting? Is it Kirk’s/Zimmer’s/the ref’s fault? Also is Nick Vigil good? And updates on Anthony Barr and Christian Darrisaw. And is it normal to feel copious amounts of dread when your team gets the ball back late in a one score game? Also we’ve launched a new merch line just in time for Christmas!
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October 1, 2021
Episode 389: Like Playing Alabama Every Week (with guest Cory Kinnan)
Arif and James are back to preview the Browns game with Browns Digest’s Cory Kinnan. We talk about the player matchups, how to slow down Myles Garrett, and if Zimmer could improve his coaching abilities by growing a beard. Also Minneapolis negativity for the sake of being negative, (captain) CJ Ham’s dad joke at the presser, and what to do if your new wife loses your jacket.
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September 28, 2021
Norse Code Podcast Episode 388: The Cornered Corner Coroner Corner (with guest Dave Rappoccio)
Arif and James are back to discuss the victory over the Seahawks! We go over the mistakes by their defense, the Vikings pass rush, the fantastic special teams, and much more. We also break down the fourth and goal decision, Jefferson’s drops, and how bad it would feel to lose to a record-breaking game-winning field goal.