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June 15
Norse Code Podcast Episode 425: Authenticity
Norse Code returns and covers the little Vikings offseason news that we have before we go into Baker Mayfield rumors and Aaron Rodgers’ newfound association with witches. We also have the mailbag and an announcement in honor of Laquon Treadwell’s birthday: https://www.patreon.com/posts/67799250
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May 26
Norse Code Podcast Episode 424: Palpably Unfair
Arif and James are back to talk the schedule, OTAs, and which American Gladiators events should replace the NFL Pro Bowl. We also go over Aaron Donald vs. Alan Page, Norse Code as a 90s movie soundtrack, and how old is too old to have a huge sports flag in your bedroom? Also a day in the life of a Raiders PR person.
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May 5
Norse Code Podcast Episode 423: Trading with Green Bay (Part 2)
Arif and James are back with part two of the newest episode of Norse Code. We go into the mailbag with questions on the Kwesi approach to the draft, misjudging this QB class, PED suspensions compared to betting suspensions, and which UDFA we should irrationally attach our fandom to during camp.
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May 3
Norse Code Podcast Episode 423: Trading with Green Bay (Part 1)
Arif and James are back to go over the draft picks for 2022 and the trades and who got the better deal. We also go over the UDFAs and the Ed Ingram controversy. Part 2 will contain the mailbag and that episode will be posted Thursday morning!
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April 26
Norse Code Podcast Episode 422: Return of The Spinman (with guest Luke Inman)
Arif and James are with THE Luke Inman to discuss the draft! It’s the reunion you didn’t know you needed just in time for draft week. Arif and James are in the same place at the same time so we did a live show of sorts at Prye’s Brewing Company. We cover a number of topics including draft picks, a Tenet-esque situation involving former Vikings picks, and a thorough trip to Arif’s Beekeeping Corner.
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April 13
Norse Code Podcast Episode 421: Falling to 12
Arif and James are back to discuss McDuffie vs. Linderbaum vs. Stingley at 12. Also we go over 3rd round players of note and if Dan Snyder’s ownership of the Washington Commies will survive his latest scandal.
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March 30
Norse Code Podcast Episode 420: Three Nice Things
Arif and James are back to talk about the influx of former Packers to the Minnesota Vikings. We also discuss the Thielen restructure, the new OT rules for the playoffs, and say nice things about the new coach and GM. Bonus episode for everyone coming later this week! You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode
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March 15
Norse Code Podcast Episode 419: Decisions Were Made
Arif and James are back to discuss the Cousins extension and what this means moving forward. We also go over what it means to fire the old regime and keep the same plan. And a few signings and releases. Also Wentz and Trubisky have new homes and Arif gets a victory lap of sorts.
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March 9
Norse Code Podcast Episode 418: Away The Moon
Arif and James are back to discuss this year’s NFL Combine. We go over the questionable 40 times, interior offensive linemen, and the corners. We also talk about the Russell Wilson trade, the Aaron Rodgers contract, and the end of the Vikings Donut Club.
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February 24
Norse Code Podcast Episode 417: Platitudes and Slogans
Arif and James are back and the head coach and coordinators are all in place for the Vikings. We discuss the O’Connell presser, nepotism and the Wes Phillips hire at OC, what changes are coming for a potential 3-4 defense. Also Case Cookus. Always Case Cookus.
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February 9
Norse Code Podcast Episode 416: The Mirror Paradox
Arif and James are back to discuss the Harbaugh hilarity and the likely hire of Kevin O’Connell. We also go over the Super Bowl prop bets and the ethics of cheating at Wordle.
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January 26
Norse Code Podcast Episode 415: Maximum Chaos
Arif and James are back to discuss the (seemingly) impending hire of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as the new GM of the Vikings. We discuss his backstory, what this means for potential head coaching candidates, and the future of the franchise. We also discuss last weekend’s playoff games, bid farewell to Sean Payton, and laugh at Justis Mosqueda’s descent into madness.
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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!