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September 26, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 482: The Hate Power Ranking
Arif and James are back to discuss the loss to the Chargers and if clocking the ball at the end of the game would have been the better option. We also go over red zone play calling, entire quarters of Jefferson not getting a target, and how amazed we were that the game didn’t end in a tie.
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September 22, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 481: No One is Panicking (With Guest Michael Peterson)
Arif and James are back to preview the Chargers game with head editor at Bolts from the Blue Michael Peterson. We discuss these cursed franchises, go over the arrivals of Dalton Risner and Cam Akers, and discuss panic trades/signings and if this qualifies.
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September 15, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 480: It IS Philadelphia
Arif and James return for a quick-review of the Vikings loss to the Eagles on Thursday Night Football. We go over the fumbles, the run defense, KJ Osborne, and all the other things that we want to throw away this week. We also go over Jefferson vs. Slay, the pass defense, the play of Cousins, and the fight of this team down the stretch.
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September 14, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 479: Facts are Irrelevant (with guest Ben Natan)
Arif and James are back to discuss the loss to Tampa Bay, to preview the Eagles Thursday Night matchup with Ben Natan, and to figure out who would be the best (read: funniest) QB to take over to Aaron Rodgers in New York.
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September 8, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 478: Unique and Ironic Ways (With Guest JC Allen)
Arif and James return to preview the first regular season matchup with Bucs reporter JC Allen! We also go over the contract extensions of TJ Hockenson and Josh Metellus, the Chiefs/Lions game, and our mailbag as well. All the info you could need going into the first football weekend of the year!
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August 31, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 477: Surprise Makes and Surprise Cuts
Arif and James are back to discuss the 53 man roster cut downs! We talk about the surprises and what to expect moving forward. We also discuss the expected contracts coming down soon and what would a successful defensive year for the Vikings look like.
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August 23, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 476: Two Truths and a Lie
Arif and James are back to review the preseason game against the Titans. We go over expected the expected WR depth, Lewis Cine, and AI in sports reporting.
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August 16, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 475: Closer to Correct
Arif and James return to review the loss to the Seahaws in the preseason. We go over player performances, camp, free agent visits, and what to do when the police steal your car.
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August 3, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 474: We Were Meant To Live For So Much More
Norse Code is back to celebrate our 10th year anniversary! We cover the Hunter contract, training camp, Kirk Cousins on Netflix, the Secret Base first episode of the history of the Minnesota Vikings and so much more! We also have a number of special guests on to wish us well or apologize for everything!
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July 7, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 473: The Self-Fulfilling Prophesy
Arif and James are back to talk about the Danielle Hunter holdout and when no news means bad news. We also go over potential replacements, adjustments for JJ moving forward, the perfect fullback, and whichepisode of the Adventures of Pete and Pete is the best?
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June 14, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 472: The Kensington Runestone
Arif and James are back to discuss the departure of Dalvin Cook, the Danielle Hunter contract, JJ not holding out, and the power of precognition. We also go over "ethics in sports journalism" and why Diggs is the way he is.
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May 17, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 471: Program Change (Crisis of Faith)
Arif and James are back and changing it up a bit with a program change due to a crisis of faith. We go over the trade of Za’Darius Smith to the Browns, the decision that will need to be made on Dalvin Cook, famous misses in Norse Code draft coverage, and replacing kickers with Trebuchets.
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May 5, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 470: The Raffle (Part 2)
Arif and James are back with the mailbag for episode 470! We talk about the consensus big board, the possible Cousins extension, jewelery, and the dangers of entering into a raffle.
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May 3, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 470: History-Making Performance (Part 1)
Arif and James are back to discuss the 2023 Vikings draft and how the consensus board did this year! We go over all of the picks and a few of the UDFAs that could make a difference this year. Also this episode is split up due to the length. Like last year we will post the mailbag later this week!
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April 14, 2023
Episode 469: The 2023 Draft Spectacular (with guests Thor Nystrom and Cory Kinnan)
Norse Code returns for our big draft show of the year! We’ve brought on Thor Nystrom (Draft Analyst for FantasyPros) and Cory Kinnan (Daft on Draft and Brownswire) to talk all about the 2023 NFL Draft and what to look for. Arif and James also go over favorite Vikings draft busts and potential reaches.
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March 30, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 468: Buying the Dip
Arif and James are back to discuss the CJ Ham extension and how he’ll clearly be used now that the team has invested money into the fullback position. We also discuss players that aren’t as important to the team such as Kirk Cousins, Adam Thielen, Duke Shelley, Marcus Davenport, and more!
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March 17, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 467: The First 48 Hours
Arif and James are back to discuss the free agency releases, signings, and returns! We also go over the Rodgers decision, moves that should have been made, and being petty on social media.
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March 8, 2023
Norse Code Episode 466: Taking a Scooter to Dinner (with guest Jon Ledyard)
Arif and James are back to discuss the franchise tags and cuts around the league including Eric Kendricks. We also go over the Lamar Jackson situation, discuss the NFL combine with Jon Ledyard of the Audibles & Analytics Podcast, and Arif rides a scooter to dinner. This episode went a little long but you’re absolutely rewarded when you reach the final question of the mailbag!
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February 22, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 465: The Cookies Were Delicious
Arif and James are back to discuss rebuilding the Vikings defense, a potential Cousins extension, the Cook surgery, and more!
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February 9, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 464: Making the Case
Arif and James are back to discuss the hiring of Brian Flores! We also go over Super Bowl media week, players we should target from Flores’ past, and the top 5 destinations for a darkness retreat.
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January 19, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 463: It Wasn’t Sustainable (with DrawPlayDave)
Arif and James are joined by a special guest as they go over the loss to the Giants and look to the future on tough roster decisions.
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January 13, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 462: The Confirmation Bias Bowl
Arif and James are back to preview the Wild Card matchup between the Giants and the Vikings! We go over what worked and what didn’t three weeks ago and if the newly healthy defense for the Giants will be able to stop the Minnesota offense. We also go discuss possible Donatell replacements, Arif’s debate corner, and #meowgate.
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January 10, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 461: Twin Peaks with Football Players
Arif and James discuss the victory over the Bears and the Lions ending the Packers season in spectacular fashion.
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January 6, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 460: Complimenting Nathan Peterman (with guest Lorin Cox)
Arif does an interview with Locked On Bears’ Lorin Cox and discusses all things Nathan Peterman.
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January 4, 2023
Norse Code Podcast Episode 459: Forward Regression
Arif and James talk about the Damar Hamlin injury and recap the loss to the Packers - (28:50) Packers Review