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Norse Code: The Daily Norseman Podcast
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September 26
Norse Code Podcast Episode 437: To Live and Die on Fourth Down
Arif and James are back to discuss the win over the Detroit Lions! We go over the fourth down decisions that doomed the Lions, the disappearance of JJ from the offense, and pros/cons of having a bee hive in a goalpost. Also why Brady Quinn needs to stop announcing games on Fox.
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September 23
Norse Code Podcast Episode 436: A Weakness of the Human Condition
Norse Code returns to preview the Lions game with Pride of Detroit’s Jeremy Reisman. We also go over Danzler’s shortcomings, Arif as nerd king, and paper anniversaries.
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September 20
Norse Code Podcast Episode 435: A Cavalcade of Errors
Arif and James attempt to make sense of one of the worst Kirk Cousins games of his career. We also go over the differences in the defenses between the Eagles loss and the win over the Packers and if squatting 600 lbs would help Kirk win a Super Bowl ring. Also we had an unexpected guest...
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September 16
Norse Code Podcast Episode 434: Unmistakeable Latin flavor (with guest Ben Natan)
Arif and James are here to preview the Eagles game with friend of the show (and occasional friend to Arif) Ben Natan! We also discuss signing practice squad players the week you play that team, Brett Favre’s legal issues, and wow many police horses will get punched when the Vikings win on Monday night.
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September 13
Norse Code Podcast Episode 433: Ready to Hurt Again
Arif and James are back to review the win over the Green Bay Packers! Here we go again with the optimism! We review the Packers "plan" to cover Jefferson, the time CJ Ham was double-teamed in coverage, and if Rodgers was worse to his receivers than Peyton Manning was in the SNL skit. Also is Greg Joseph the Kirk Cousins of kickers?
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September 9
Norse Code Podcast Episode 432: Goodbye Rodger (feat. Justis Mosqueda)
Arif and James are back for the regular season. We have a preview of the Packers game with Justis Mosqueda of the Acme Packing Company, we go over questionable Aaron Rodgers facts, and oddly specific compliments from special teams coaches.
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August 31
Norse Code Podcast Episode 431: Cleaning House
Arif and James are back to discuss the 53 man roster as it sits on Tuesday night. We talk about the former backup QBs, the surprise cuts and trades, and the minimal compensation involved. We also go over which AFC team has NFC vibes, the beekeeping corner, and much more!
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August 24
Norse Code Podcast Episode 430: Revenge Tour
Arif and James are back to discuss the loss to San Francisco and the upcoming final preseason game against Denver. We also discuss the nickel corner, TE depth, and if Nick Mullens the best backup quarterback the Vikings have had since Brooks Bollinger.
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August 17
Norse Code Podcast Episode 429: Make Yourself Correct
Arif and James are back to discuss camp, the loss to the Raiders, and preview the matchup against the 49ers. We go over the players that stood out, those that need work, and the ones cut on Tuesday.
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August 3
Norse Code Podcast Episode 428: How the Game is Conducted
Arif and James are back for training camp! Arif discusses what things look like so far with depth, play, and injuries. We also discuss the Watson suspension, the Dolphins tampering, and which mid TE Rick would trade a 3rd round pick for this year.
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July 20
Norse Code Podcast Episode 427: The Pinewood Derby
Arif and James are back to discuss Nate Stanley and what it means now that he’s no longer on the team. Can we over-analyze every possible angle due to a lack of real news? We also go over the Ben Leber news on Kirk and Zimmer, look at the rest of the NFC North’s offseason, and try to replace the opening coin-flip.
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July 6
Norse Code Podcast Episode 426: Case Cookus
Arif and James are back to discuss the USFL finale and the unfortunate injury to stud QB Case Cookus. We review the game (and the season) and provide a list of players that the NFL scouts should look into now that their season is over. We also have a mailbag that covers draft busts, overrated/underrated stadiums, where Zimmer ranks in the history of Vikings coaches, and the best chicken in the country.
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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.