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Episode 605

2026-05-28T17:28:10Z

Damian:

{{EpisodeInfobox
| number = 605
| title = In the wrong place and time (being disappointed in the rain)
| hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests = None
| type = Offseason
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 605: In the wrong place and time (being disappointed in the rain)''' was an offseason episode covering OTA observations, Minnesota's hosting of the NFL Draft, league news, and an extensive mailbag.

== Overview ==
The hosts discussed Vikings OTA activity, Minnesota's hosting of the NFL Draft, and a wide-ranging mailbag covering everything from seed oils, to trolley problems, to toddler bathroom defiance. The episode also addressed the announced end of Norse Code, with listener Kyle asking what the hosts had for lunch.

== Segments ==

=== OTA Discussion ===
The hosts reviewed observations from Vikings Organised Team Activities, discussing player development, early impressions, and what the roster might look like heading into the 2026 season.

=== Minnesota Hosts the Draft ===
Coverage of the NFL Draft taking place in Minnesota, with discussion of the event's impact on the local football community, the city's preparation, and the broader spectacle.

=== Around the League ===
League-wide news including the Green Bay Packers lawsuit situation, with the hosts noting the legal system's apparent willingness to let Paw Patrol sue someone but not pursue more serious charges against other parties.

== Mailbag Questions ==

* '''Rock''' — Do JJ McCarthy and his receivers do well with improvising routes when a quarterback is extending a play? Is that even a coachable skill?

* '''Nick Howard''' — For the moving-to-a-cold-climate-from-the-Arizona-desert corner: any advice for someone who has never driven in snow, never owned snow tyres, and has no frame of reference for winter roads whatsoever?

* '''Benn''' — With Rodgers signed to lead the Steelers to an 8-9 record, are the Vikings safe from ever seeing him in purple? Which rookie could surprise and contribute meaningfully? How close are we to Cooper Rush QB1 season?

* '''Bigale''' — Every few months there are articles about the Vikings acquiring Joe Burrow. Ignoring cap issues, what trade capital would it take to pull that off for him, Allen, or Lamar? Who would you prefer if you could have any one of them? Does the answer change when you factor in the cap?

* '''Steven''' — A website called startnine.win is apparently AI-generated content predicting a JJ McCarthy-led Vikings team winning only 11.5 games. The true number is certainly much higher. As a pillar of Vikings media, how does Arif plan to fight back against these malicious fabrications?

* '''JJ McDarnold''' — What is the maximum number of former head coaches you can enroll in an accelerator program before you are forced to admit it is a rehab facility?

* '''Will Melvin''' — With no Bengals on the schedule, how many interceptions will Isaiah Rodgers finish the season with?

* '''Damian''' — For Arif's False Advertising Corner: what kind of nonsense are OTAs? From what anyone can tell, it is just practice. If someone at the office organised "Team Activities" and it turned out to simply be work, there would be consequences. As a hypothetical team owner, what would Arif do for OTAs instead — paintball, go-karting, or karaoke?

* '''Mad Max Brosmer''' — For Arif's seed oil corner: Arif recently stated that seed oils were perfectly fine and had no real health impacts, but an NFL team has now banned seed oils in their cafeteria with a full staff of highly trained nutritionists signing off on it. How much is Big Food paying him to actively encourage listeners to poison themselves and their children? Also, Mina Kimes just won a million dollars on Celebrity Jeopardy and donated it to fight homelessness in LA — are there any celebrity debate tournaments Arif is planning to win for a similar impact, or is Mina Kimes simply cooler than him?

* '''Matt Nelson''' — Since Arif is a successful streamer now, has he considered also streaming the podcast itself?

* '''Kyle''' — Ever since hearing the news of Norse Code ending, Kyle has lost all sense of purpose, the joy in his hobbies is gone, and he sleeps considerably more. His question: what did you guys have for lunch?

* '''Mal''' — To both hosts: fun socks — yes or no?

* '''Janik''' — Trolley problem: you can either kill all the people on the top track, or double it and give it to the next person. Twenty-four people have already chosen to double it. Will you kill 16,777,216 people, or double it and give it to the next person?

* '''Football's misandrist niche''' — For Arif's critical economics corner: given that the Powers That Be have completely lost the plot between purely speculative and material economic value, what other generally calmly enjoyed portions of daily existence should be commodified beyond recognition into levels of pump-and-dump schemes and wash trading that are technically not illegal because they are not taking place through an established securities market?

* '''Tom Locke''' — For James's Irish Republican Corner: how would you reunite all the divisions into one league, the people finally united together again?

* '''A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe''' — For Arif's Water Waste Corner: what does Goth SūmerBrain think of the Vikings quarterback situation and schedule?

* '''Alex''' — What is the best way to get a question answered on Norse Code? Send it the moment James announces he is recording tonight? Send an email? Besmirch the reputation of one of the hosts to trick them into defending themselves? Use an old bit, or try to start a new one?

* '''Kate is pretty odd''' — For Arif's REI AMI corner: if Arif were to create a musical artist nom de plume based on two Sailor Moon characters, what would the name be and why?

* '''Room Temperature''' — For the Norse Code Ghost Busting corner: as a cat sitter, a client has booked an overnight stay and mentioned the realtor said the place was haunted. Does James have any advice from his experience with ghost Dusty if the ghost is adversarial? Does Arif have any advice on how to win the ghost couple playoffs if the ghost is actually cool and into you?

* '''Deez''' — For Arif's dating corner: rank these relationships from healthiest to most toxic — Aaron Rodgers and his "wife"; Mike Zimmer and Terrence Newman; Christian Ponder and his throwing shoulder; or Sharrif Floyd and his knee surgeon?

* '''Village YAC Monger''' — Which NFL quarterbacks would you skip your least favourite son's second marriage to hang out with?

* '''Zen Cupid''' — For Arif's job searcher corner: after 20 years at the same company, recently let go due to AI replacement. Previous role covered Layer 1 tech support, training and presenting, and Supplier Relationship Management specifically for fast food restaurant point-of-sale systems, back office servers, and restaurant network hardware and software. A very niche skillset. What field should they move into next, and how can AI help get them there? Their fate is in Arif's hands. A 24-hour ultimatum has been issued.

* '''Ice delanda est''' — For Arif's AI corner: now that the Jets are using AI to make roster decisions, what else should the Jets use AI to do? Also, for Arif's parenting corner: a 3.5-year-old has refused to poop at home for eight months despite going daily at daycare. Laxatives are ineffective as he simply holds it in harder. He refuses all incentives — candy, stickers, ice cream, music, and TV time. He refuses his pull-ups. He will sit on the toilet and glare. He uses the toilet normally Monday through Friday but refuses on weekends. Upcoming four and five-day long weekends due to holidays are causing significant household anxiety. Solutions needed urgently.

== Key Bits & Lore ==
* Kyle's question about losing purpose following the announced end of Norse Code marks one of the more emotionally resonant mailbag submissions in the show's history
* [[Goth SūmerBrain]] makes an appearance via Drew Bledsoe's question
* [[The Death of Dusty O'Connell|Ghost Dusty]] is referenced in Room Temperature's haunted cat-sitting question
* The trolley problem reaches 16,777,216 potential victims by question 24
* Mad Max Brosmer continues the show's tradition of giving listeners episode-inspired names
* Arif's seed oil corner and Mina Kimes corner coexist in the same question, suggesting Mad Max Brosmer is an overachiever

== Notes ==
* Runtime: 1:30:49

[[Category:Episodes]]
[[Category:Season 2026]]

Episode 605

2026-05-28T17:22:16Z

Damian: Created page with "{{EpisodeInfobox | number = 605 | title = In the wrong place and time (being disappointed in the rain) | hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik | guests = None | type = Offseason }} '''Norse Code Episode 605: In the wrong place and time (being disappointed in the rain)''' was an offseason episode covering OTA observations, the Minnesota NFL Draft, league news, and an extensive mailbag. == Overview == The hosts discussed Vikings OTA activity,..."

{{EpisodeInfobox
| number = 605
| title = In the wrong place and time (being disappointed in the rain)
| hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests = None
| type = Offseason
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 605: In the wrong place and time (being disappointed in the rain)''' was an offseason episode covering OTA observations, the Minnesota NFL Draft, league news, and an extensive mailbag.

== Overview ==
The hosts discussed Vikings OTA activity, Minnesota's hosting of the NFL Draft, and a wide-ranging mailbag covering everything from seed oils to trolley problems to toddler bathroom defiance. The episode also addressed the announced end of Norse Code, with listener Kyle asking what the hosts had for lunch.

== Segments ==

=== OTA Discussion ===
The hosts reviewed observations from Vikings Organized Team Activities, discussing player development and early impressions heading into the 2026 season.

=== Minnesota Hosts the Draft ===
Coverage of the NFL Draft taking place in Minnesota, with discussion of the event's impact on the local football community.

=== Around the League ===
League-wide news including the Green Bay Packers lawsuit situation, with the hosts noting the legal system's apparent willingness to let Paw Patrol sue someone but not pursue more serious charges.

== Mailbag Questions ==

* '''Rock''' — Do JJ McCarthy and receivers do well with improvising routes when a QB is extending a play? Is that even a coachable skill?

* '''Nick Howard''' — For the moving-to-a-cold-climate-from-the-Arizona-desert corner: any advice for someone who has never driven in snow?

* '''Benn''' — With Rodgers signed to lead the Steelers to an 8-9 record, are the Vikings safe from ever seeing him in purple? Which rookie could surprise and contribute? How close are we to Cooper Rush QB1 season?

* '''Bigale''' — Every few months there are articles about the Vikings acquiring Joe Burrow. Ignoring cap issues, what trade capital would it take? Who would you prefer if you could have Burrow, Allen, or Lamar? Does the answer change with cap constraints?

* '''Steven''' — A website called startnine.win is apparently AI-generated content predicting a JJ McCarthy-led Vikings team winning only 11.5 games. As a pillar of Vikings media, how does Arif plan to fight back against these malicious fabrications?

* '''JJ McDarnold''' — What is the maximum number of former head coaches you can enroll in an accelerator program before you are forced to admit it is a rehab facility?

* '''Will Melvin''' — With no Bengals on the schedule, how many interceptions will Isaiah Rodgers finish the season with?

* '''Damian''' — For Arif's False Advertising Corner: what kind of nonsense are OTAs? It's just practice. If someone at the office organised "Team Activities" and it turned out to just be work, there would be consequences. As a hypothetical team owner, what would Arif do for OTAs instead? Paintball? Go-karting? Karaoke?

* '''Mad Max Brosmer''' — For Arif's seed oil corner: Arif recently said seed oils were fine and had no real health impacts, but an NFL team has now banned seed oils in their cafeteria. How much is Big Food paying him to encourage listeners to poison themselves? Also, Mina Kimes just won a million dollars on Celebrity Jeopardy and donated it to fight homelessness in LA — are there any celebrity debate tournaments Arif is planning to win for a similar impact, or is Mina Kimes simply cooler?

* '''Matt Nelson''' — Since Arif is a successful streamer now, has he considered streaming the podcast as well?

* '''Kyle''' — Ever since hearing the news of Norse Code ending, Kyle has lost all sense of purpose, the joy in his hobbies is gone, and he sleeps way more. His question: what did you guys have for lunch?

* '''Mal''' — To both hosts: fun socks — yes or no?

* '''Janik''' — Trolley problem: you can either kill all the people on the top track, or double it and give it to the next person. 24 people have already chosen to double it. Will you kill 16,777,216 people, or double it and give it to the next person?

* '''Football's misandrist niche''' — For Arif's critical economics corner: given that the Powers That Be have completely lost the plot between speculative and material economic value, what other generally calm portions of daily existence should be commodified beyond recognition into technically-not-illegal pump-and-dump schemes?

* '''Tom Locke''' — For James's Irish Republican Corner: how would you reunite all the divisions into one league, the people finally united together again?

* '''A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe''' — For Arif's Water Waste Corner: what does Goth SūmerBrain think of the Vikings quarterback situation and schedule?

* '''Alex''' — What is the best way to get a question answered on Norse Code? Send it when James announces he's recording? Email? Besmirch the reputation of a host to trick them into defending themselves? Use an old bit or start a new one?

* '''Kate is pretty odd''' — For Arif's REI AMI corner: if Arif were to create a musical artist nom de plume based on two Sailor Moon characters, what would the name be and why?

* '''Room Temperature''' — For the Norse Code Ghost Busting corner: as a cat sitter, a client just booked an overnight stay and mentioned the realtor said the place was haunted. Does James have any advice from his experience with ghost Dusty if the ghost is adversarial? Does Arif have advice on winning the ghost couple playoffs if the ghost is cool and into you?

* '''Deez''' — For Arif's dating corner: rank these relationships from healthiest to most toxic — Aaron Rodgers and his "wife"; Mike Zimmer and Terrence Newman; Christian Ponder and his throwing shoulder; or Sharrif Floyd and his knee surgeon?

* '''Village YAC Monger''' — Which NFL quarterbacks would you skip your least favourite son's second marriage to hang out with?

* '''Zen Cupid''' — For Arif's job searcher corner: after 20 years at the same company, recently let go due to AI replacement. Previous role covered Layer 1 tech support, training, presenting, and Supplier Relationship Management specifically for fast food restaurant point-of-sale, back office servers, and restaurant network hardware and software. A very niche skillset. What field should they go into next and how can AI get them there? Their fate is in Arif's hands. A 24-hour ultimatum has been issued.

* '''Ice delanda est''' — For Arif's AI corner: now that the Jets are using AI to make roster decisions, what else should the Jets use AI for? Also, for Arif's parenting corner: a 3.5-year-old has refused to poop at home for 8 months despite going daily at daycare. Laxatives are ineffective as he simply holds it in harder. He refuses incentives. He refuses his pull-ups. He will sit on the toilet and glare. He uses the toilet Monday through Friday but refuses on weekends. Upcoming 4 and 5-day long weekends due to holidays are causing significant anxiety. Solutions needed urgently.

== Key Bits & Lore ==
* Kyle's question about losing purpose following the announced end of Norse Code marks one of the more emotionally resonant mailbag submissions in the show's history
* Goth SūmerBrain makes an appearance via Drew Bledsoe's question
* Ghost Dusty is referenced in Room Temperature's haunted cat-sitting question
* The trolley problem reaches 16,777,216 potential victims by question 24
* Mad Max Brosmer continues the show's tradition of giving listeners episode-inspired names

== Notes ==
* Runtime: 1:30:49 (noted twice in show notes)

[[Category:Episodes]]
[[Category:Season 2026]]

Episode Archive

2026-05-28T17:21:55Z

Damian: /* 2025 Season */

This page is the complete [[Norse Code]] episode archive, organised by season.
Episodes with show notes in the archive are marked ✓.
Episode pages without titles are stubs awaiting completion.

''See also: [[:Category:Episodes]]''

==2013 Season==
''No show notes available for this season.''

==2014 Season==

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
! style="width:60px" | # !! Title !! Notes
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| [[Episode 67|67]] || Who goes to Manny's and doesn't have steak? || ✓
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| [[Episode 68|68]] || For Reals || ✓
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| [[Episode 71|71]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
|}

==2015 Season==

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
! style="width:60px" | # !! Title !! Notes
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| [[Episode 83|83]] || The Blumpkin By The Bay || ✓
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| [[Episode 85|85]] || Stafford Harassment || ✓
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| [[Episode 89|89]] || Diggs Does Denver || ✓
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| [[Episode 90|90]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
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| [[Episode 92|92]] || A Tale of Two Halfs || ✓
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| [[Episode 103|103]] || The Search for ODB's Money || ✓
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| [[Episode 107|107]] || Tears of an AP || ✓
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| [[Episode 111|111]] || these numbers look like lightsabers || ✓
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| [[Episode 113|113]] || Smoked Cheese || ✓
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| [[Episode 115|115]] || Strong men also cry || ✓
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| [[Episode 122|122]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
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| [[Episode 125|125]] || The Smell of Fear || ✓
|}

==2016 Season==

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
! style="width:60px" | # !! Title !! Notes
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| [[Episode 133|133]] || Proof of Illuminati || ✓
|}

==2017 Season==

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
! style="width:60px" | # !! Title !! Notes
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| [[Episode 193|193]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
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| [[Episode 195|195]] || Day to Day || ✓
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| [[Episode 196|196]] || What do you mean YOU people? || ✓
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| [[Episode 197|197]] || Taking a Knee (Inherently Aggressive) || ✓
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| [[Episode 202|202]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
|-
| [[Episode 203|203]] || Let the Bodies Hit the Floor || ✓
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| [[Episode 205|205]] || Dirty Birds Slaughtered Inside of US Bank Stadium for Once || ✓
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| [[Episode 207|207]] || Dirty Browns || ✓
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| [[Episode 211|211]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
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| [[Episode 213|213]] || Masters of Our Domain || ✓
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| [[Episode 215|215]] || Ham Package || ✓
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| [[Episode 217|217]] || As Seen on CBS Sports! || ✓
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| [[Episode 219|219]] || Back and Better Than Ever || ✓
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| [[Episode 220|220]] || God Hates New Orleans — We Just Need Proof || ✓
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| [[Episode 223|223]] || The Philadelphia Incident Pt. 2 || ✓
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| [[Episode 224|224]] || Wasted Away Again in Margarittaville || ✓
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| [[Episode 225|225]] || Death Comes to Frogtown || ✓
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| [[Episode 226|226]] || Womens Hockey, Curling, and the XFL || ✓
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| [[Episode 227|227]] || Why Would We Want to Marry Our Cousins? || ✓
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| [[Episode 228|228]] || It's Pronounced SEA-MAN! || ✓
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| [[Episode 229|229]] || Scouting and Rebuilding with Jonathan and Drew || ✓
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| [[Episode 230|230]] || Extensions in the Snow || ✓
|}

==2018 Season==

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
! style="width:60px" | # !! Title !! Notes
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| [[Episode 231|231]] || So It's Come to This: Another Draft Show || ✓
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| [[Episode 232|232]] || Hating Hayden Hurst || ✓
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| [[Episode 233|233]] || More and More Carson Every Year || ✓
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| [[Episode 234|234]] || An Uncomfortable Amount of Fat || ✓
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| [[Episode 235|235]] || Previewing the Camp of Training || ✓
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| [[Episode 237|237]] || Tweet That! || ✓
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| [[Episode 241|241]] || The Saltiest Kicker || ✓
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| [[Episode 242|242]] || Limited Success || ✓
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| [[Episode 245|245]] || Kickers Aren't People || ✓
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| [[Episode 246|246]] || Halftime is for Quitters || ✓
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| [[Episode 248|248]] || (There Must Be) 50 Ways to Fix Your Defense || ✓
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| [[Episode 249|249]] || There's No Good Reason to Visit Philadelphia || ✓
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| [[Episode 250|250]] || Ugly But Useful || ✓
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| [[Episode 251|251]] || Double Trap Game? || ✓
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| [[Episode 252|252]] || Dead Arms and Legs || ✓
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| [[Episode 253|253]] || In Living Color || ✓
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| [[Episode 255|255]] || probably || ✓
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| [[Episode 256|256]] || Yakity Sacks! || ✓
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| [[Episode 257|257]] || I Got Your Ads RIGHT HERE! || ✓
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| [[Episode 258|258]] || Trash Birds and Bears || ✓
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| [[Episode 259|259]] || Post-Turkey and Post-Packers || ✓
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| [[Episode 260|260]] || PAY-triots || ✓
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| [[Episode 261|261]] || Checking Down (and Out) || ✓
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| [[Episode 262|262]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
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| [[Episode 263|263]] || Apologies for the Optimism || ✓
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| [[Episode 264|264]] || The Inconvenient Truth || ✓
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| [[Episode 265|265]] || Fighting Josh Freeman || ✓
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| [[Episode 266|266]] || Buyers Remorse || ✓
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| [[Episode 267|267]] || Everyone's Fault But Mine || ✓
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| [[Episode 268|268]] || Too Many Cooks || ✓
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| [[Episode 270|270]] || Strong Opinions on the Bachelor || ✓
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| [[Episode 271|271]] || What's The Combination || ✓
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| [[Episode 272|272]] || blah || ✓
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| [[Episode 273|273]] || The Arif and James Annual Second Christmas Extravaganza || ✓
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| [[Episode 274|274]] || Last Stop Before Disappointment || ✓
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| [[Episode 275|275]] || Spoilers || ✓
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| [[Episode 276|276]] || Good Teammates || ✓
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| [[Episode 277|277]] || So We're Not Trading Him? || ✓
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| [[Episode 279|279]] || Fluidity || ✓
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| [[Episode 280|280]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
|}

==2019 Season==

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
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| [[Episode 281|281]] || Eating Eli Apple || ✓
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| [[Episode 282|282]] || Featuring Laquon Treadwell || ✓
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| [[Episode 285|285]] || Lions are Still Terrible || ✓
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| [[Episode 286|286]] || How to Cook (for Forty) Humans || ✓
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| [[Episode 287|287]] || 14 for 32 || ✓
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| [[Episode 288|288]] || He's Brandishing a Knife (It's Shia LaBeouf) || ✓
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| [[Episode 289|289]] || The Good Place || ✓
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| [[Episode 290|290]] || The Fall Guy || ✓
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| [[Episode 291|291]] || Underplaying Your Coaching || ✓
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| [[Episode 293|293]] || Kirkish Genocide || ✓
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| [[Episode 294|294]] || A Whimper || ✓
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| [[Episode 295|295]] || Wentz the Turkey || ✓
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| [[Episode 296|296]] || The One Where Don is the Stripper in the Cake || ✓
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| [[Episode 297|297]] || The Honeymoon is Over || ✓
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| [[Episode 298|298]] || Catching a Charge || ✓
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| [[Episode 299|299]] || The Dangers of Being Drunk in the Backseat || ✓
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| [[Episode 300|300]] || Cute But Ugly || ✓
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| [[Episode 301|301]] || MASH Theme || ✓
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| [[Episode 302|302]] || Ham of Personality || ✓
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| [[Episode 304|304]] || Kirk — We're on It! || ✓
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| [[Episode 305|305]] || Arif and Kickers — A Love Story || ✓
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| [[Episode 308|308]] || Podcasting in My Sleep || ✓
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| [[Episode 310|310]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
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| [[Episode 312|312]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
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| [[Episode 313|313]] || Trauma-Fueled Vision Quests || ✓
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| [[Episode 315|315]] || Everything Was Bad || ✓
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| [[Episode 316|316]] || Fever Dreams || ✓
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| [[Episode 317|317]] || Trigger Fingers || ✓
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| [[Episode 319|319]] || We Are All on Drugs || ✓
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| [[Episode 320|320]] || The Dangers of Social Distancing || ✓
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| [[Episode 321|321]] || Exodus, Movement of Jah People! || ✓
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| [[Episode 322|322]] || The Monday Show || ✓
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| [[Episode 323|323]] || Playing Meaningful Football in April || ✓
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| [[Episode 325|325]] || Anthony Barr-Related Reasons || ✓
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| [[Episode 326|326]] || A Rational Discussion on Defunding the RB Position || ✓
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| [[Episode 327|327]] || The Ham Controversy || ✓
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| [[Episode 328|328]] || Slowly But Surely Turning Into a Cob of Corn || ✓
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| [[Episode 329|329]] || This is Probably Peter King's Fault || ✓
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| [[Episode 330|330]] || Strong Positive and/or Negative Emotions || ✓
|}

==2020 Season==

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
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| [[Episode 331|331]] || The Covid Year™ || ✓
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| [[Episode 332|332]] || Follow the Numbers in Your Heart || ✓
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| [[Episode 333|333]] || Christians Against Dinosaurs || ✓
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| [[Episode 334|334]] || Dinosaurs Against Christians || ✓
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| [[Episode 335|335]] || Dinosaurs Against Dinosaurs || ✓
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| [[Episode 336|336]] || Dinosaurs Against XP Attempts || ✓
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| [[Episode 337|337]] || Dinosaurs Against Bengal Kings || ✓
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| [[Episode 339|339]] || Dinosaurs Against Thanos || ✓
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| [[Episode 340|340]] || A Quick Discussion on Why it Should Be Legal to Shoot Kickers Into the Sun || ✓
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| [[Episode 341|341]] || No Place Like No Home || ✓
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| [[Episode 342|342]] || Tenuous But Fun to Talk About || ✓
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| [[Episode 343|343]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
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| [[Episode 344|344]] || An Abundance of Caution || ✓
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| [[Episode 345|345]] || This Team Might Not Be Good || ✓
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| [[Episode 346|346]] || The Yannick Ngakoue Trade || ✓
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| [[Episode 347|347]] || Armageddon || ✓
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| [[Episode 348|348]] || Count Your Blessings, Bitch! || ✓
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| [[Episode 349|349]] || Space Lasers for All! || ✓
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| [[Episode 350|350]] || Irv Smith Lives! || ✓
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| [[Episode 351|351]] || Distracted by Chili || ✓
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| [[Episode 352|352]] || Making Adjustments || ✓
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| [[Episode 353|353]] || How Do You Take a Sack There, Kyler? || ✓
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| [[Episode 354|354]] || Just Like the Gypsy Woman Said… || ✓
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| [[Episode 355|355]] || So This is What It's Like to Be a Seahawks Fan || ✓
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| [[Episode 356|356]] || Bingoists || ✓
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| [[Episode 357|357]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
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| [[Episode 358|358]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
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| [[Episode 359|359]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
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| [[Episode 360|360]] || Norse Code Comes Full Circle || ✓
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| [[Episode 361|361]] || This Team Had Playoff Aspirations. Like Recently || ✓
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| [[Episode 362|362]] || Playing Without Tackling You Are the Lion || ✓
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| [[Episode 363|363]] || That's a BINGO || ✓
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| [[Episode 364|364]] || One Million Vibes || ✓
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| [[Episode 365|365]] || Gatorade Consistency || ✓
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| [[Episode 366|366]] || Do They Know it's Snowing Over There (in Texas) || ✓
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| [[Episode 367|367]] || Bees Above Replacement || ✓
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| [[Episode 368|368]] || Into the Void (Year) || ✓
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| [[Episode 369|369]] || The Other End of the Tin Can and String || ✓
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| [[Episode 370|370]] || CJ Ham Punishment Edition || ✓
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| [[Episode 371|371]] || Ozymandias || ✓
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| [[Episode 372|372]] || All That Could Have Been || ✓
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| [[Episode 373|373]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
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| [[Episode 374|374]] || Checkers on a Chess Board || ✓
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| [[Episode 375|375]] || The Purview of the Corner || ✓
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| [[Episode 376|376]] || The Return of The Heismen || ✓
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| [[Episode 377|377]] || DOES YOUR MILKSHAKE BRING ALL THE BOYS TO THE YARD? || ✓
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| [[Episode 378|378]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
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| [[Episode 379|379]] || Here's to Hopefully People Showing Up to the Case Cookus || ✓
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| [[Episode 380|380]] || Case Cookus || ✓
|}

==2021 Season==

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
! style="width:60px" | # !! Title !! Notes
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| [[Episode 381|381]] || Case Cookus — Cousin's Swear Jar || ✓
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| [[Episode 382|382]] || For Better or, Usually, For Worse || ✓
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| [[Episode 383|383]] || Outbreaks and Clusters || ✓
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| [[Episode 384|384]] || False Starts || ✓
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| [[Episode 385|385]] || Show Me the Honey || ✓
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| [[Episode 386|386]] || Flaw in the Regime || ✓
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| [[Episode 394|394]] || It Sucks Watching This Team Sometimes || ✓
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| [[Episode 395|395]] || I Am Doing Well || ✓
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| [[Episode 399|399]] || Stick to Sports || ✓
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| [[Episode 402|402]] || Vikings Win the Super Bowl || ✓
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| [[Episode 404|404]] || In Defense of Throatzilla || ✓
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| [[Episode 405|405]] || Waiting for a Win || ✓
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| [[Episode 409|409]] || The Formula || ✓
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| [[Episode 410|410]] || That Funny Feeling || ✓
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| [[Episode 411|411]] || Frozen Beef || ✓
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| [[Episode 412|412]] || An Indictment || ✓
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==2022 Season==

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| [[Episode 433|433]] || Telling the Bees || ✓
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| [[Episode 434|434]] || Telling the Bees || ✓
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| [[Episode 436|436]] || The Kirkish Genocide Returns || ✓
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| [[Episode 438|438]] || Norse Covid || ✓
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| [[Episode 439|439]] || You Have Just Been Called for Roughing the Passer || ✓
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| [[Episode 440|440]] || Buying Into the Lie || ✓
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| [[Episode 441|441]] || The Broken Year || ✓
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| [[Episode 442|442]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
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| [[Episode 448|448]] || Going Live in 3, 2, 1 || ✓
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| [[Episode 450|450]] || The Living Curse || ✓
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| [[Episode 453|453]] || The First AI Bot Podcast! || ✓
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==2023 Season==

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| [[Episode 482|482]] || Hate Power Ranking || ✓
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| [[Episode 483|483]] || Swift Doctrine || ✓
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| [[Episode 484|484]] || A Detail That Was True But Would Not Have Helped || ✓
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| [[Episode 485|485]] || Addicted to Fumbles || ✓
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| [[Episode 486|486]] || Duke Nukem 3D Situational Disasters || ✓
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| [[Episode 487|487]] || Definition of Accuracy || ✓
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| [[Episode 496|496]] || Are the Vikings the Jets? Browns? || ✓
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| [[Episode 497|497]] || Terrified of Greatness || ✓
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| [[Episode 505|505]] || Gambling Degens and Degen Gamblers || ✓
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| [[Episode 507|507]] || A Farewell to (#8's) Arm(s) || ✓
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| [[Episode 510|510]] || Excel Wizardry or Whatever || ✓
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| [[Episode 511|511]] || Going to Galveston || ✓
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| [[Episode 512|512]] || Obligation Episode || ✓
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| [[Episode 513|513]] || Guaranteed to Be Guaranteed || ✓
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| [[Episode 517|517]] || Player Health || ✓
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| [[Episode 518|518]] || Nerve Regeneration for Fun and Profit || ✓
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| [[Episode 520|520]] || Xanatos Gambit || ✓
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| [[Episode 526|526]] || Lucky and Good || ✓
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==2024 Season==

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| [[Episode 539|539]] || Evaluate the Vibe || ✓
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| [[Episode 542|542]] || The Movement || ✓
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| [[Episode 543|543]] || The Movement || ✓
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| [[Episode 544|544]] || Pythagorean Wins || ✓
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| [[Episode 550|550]] || Voltron of Correctness || ✓
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| [[Episode 551|551]] || The Art of Getting Punched in the Face with Everyone Watching || ✓
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| [[Episode 553|553]] || I Don't Feel Better || ✓
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| [[Episode 554|554]] || The Horrors Persist || ✓
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| [[Episode 555|555]] || The Horrors Continue to Persist || ✓
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| [[Episode 556|556]] || The Horrors Continue to Persist (Can Be Destroyed by Heat) || ✓
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| [[Episode 557|557]] || Confirmed in a Denial || ✓
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| [[Episode 559|559]] || Demolish the World || ✓
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| [[Episode 560|560]] || Don't Tear Gas the Squirrels || ✓
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| [[Episode 562|562]] || Infinite Money Glitch || ✓
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| [[Episode 563|563]] || Illegal in Most States || ✓
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| [[Episode 564|564]] || There Was No Winning Move || ✓
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| [[Episode 566|566]] || Arif's Support Squad / The Burn Book || ✓
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| [[Episode 567|567]] || Kevin O'Quiggley || ✓
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| [[Episode 570|570]] || Antichrist Superstar || ✓
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| [[Episode 571|571]] || The Promise of Greatness || ✓
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| [[Episode 572|572]] || The Prince That Was Promised || ✓
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| [[Episode 574|574]] || Rationing the Celsius || ✓
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==2025 Season==

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| [[Episode 577|577]] || Ethically Sourced Bones || ✓
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| [[Episode 578|578]] || Torment Nexus || ✓
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| [[Episode 580|580]] || The Lost Episode || ✓
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| [[Episode 581|581]] || ''(title unknown)'' || ✓
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| [[Episode 583|583]] || Double Ngakoue || ✓
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| [[Episode 586|586]] || You Never Want to Go Double || ✓
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| [[Episode 587|587]] || The Brain Survives a Lot of Abuse || ✓
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| [[Episode 588|588]] || A Lack of Justis || ✓
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| [[Episode 591|591]] || Structurally Capable || ✓
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| [[Episode 599|599]] || Dreams Do Come True || ✓
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| [[Episode 599.5|599.5]] || Blurs and Epilogues || ✓
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| [[Episode 602|602]] || Canonically Immortal || ✓
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| [[Episode 605|605]] || In the wrong place and time (being disappointed in the rain) || ✓
|}

<noinclude>
[[Category:Navigation]]
</noinclude>

James Pogatshnik

2026-05-26T13:04:48Z

Damian:

{{HostInfobox
| name = James Pogatshnik
| role = Host, Producer
| twitter = @bigmono
| since = 2014
}}

'''James Pogatshnik''' (known online as '''bigmono''' and as the self appointed '''Antipope of chili town''') is the host and producer
of [[Norse Code]], the #1 podcast for Minnesota Vikings fans. He is responsible
for the show's production, structure, and much of its comedic tone.

== Role on Norse Code ==
James serves as the show's anchor and producer — he keeps episodes moving,
manages the mailbag, and provides the comedic counterbalance to [[Arif Hasan]]'s
analytical deep dives. While Arif brings the film and data, James brings the
listener's perspective and a sharp wit that has defined the show's voice
across 600+ episodes.

He is the logistical backbone of Norse Code: booking guests, managing the
Patreon, coordinating the annual Christmas clip show, and keeping Arif
broadly on topic.

== Notable Quotes ==
"I hate you people." - James Pogatshnik|Norse Code YouTube channel description

== Background ==
James maintains a deliberately low public profile outside of the podcast.
He is based in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area and has been part of Norse Code
since its founding in 2014.

== Social ==
* Twitter/X: [https://twitter.com/bigmono @bigmono]
* Podcast contact: norsecodepodcast@gmail.com

[[Category:Hosts]]
[[Category:People]]

Nolan Kehler

2026-05-21T01:20:12Z

Damian: Created page with "{{ListenerInfobox | name = Nolan Kehler | location = Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | known_for = North Code, Dating Corner, CFL advocacy | first_ep = ~Episode 296 }} '''Nolan Kehler''' is a Canadian listener and one of the most prolific and creative mailbag contributors in Norse Code history. Based in or around Winnipeg, Manitoba, he served as the show's unofficial CFL correspondent, relationship advice seeker, conspiracy theorist, and cultural attaché acro..."

{{ListenerInfobox
| name = Nolan Kehler
| location = Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
| known_for = North Code, Dating Corner, CFL advocacy
| first_ep = ~Episode 296
}}

'''Nolan Kehler''' is a Canadian listener and one of the most prolific and creative mailbag contributors in Norse Code history. Based in or around Winnipeg, Manitoba, he served as the show's unofficial CFL correspondent, relationship advice seeker, conspiracy theorist, and cultural attaché across hundreds of episodes. He is best known for founding the recurring '''North Code''' segment and for his tireless advocacy on behalf of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

== North Code ==

Nolan's signature contribution to Norse Code was '''North Code''' — his ongoing dispatches covering the Canadian Football League, delivered as a counterpart to Arif's NFL analysis and James's theology corner. His CFL coverage included:

* Regular updates on the '''Winnipeg Blue Bombers''', particularly during their dynasty years and Grey Cup runs
* Persistent advocacy for kicker '''Justin Medlock''' as a solution to the Vikings' chronic special teams problems
* Lobbying for '''Nathan Rourke''' of the BC Lions, whom he felt the Vikings had missed out on when they traded Ezra Cleveland
* Championing running back '''Brady Oliveira''' as deserving an NFL call-up
* Filing Grey Cup results with the same gravity the hosts brought to Vikings playoff losses

North Code questions were treated with a mix of genuine warmth and affectionate mockery — Arif occasionally feigning ignorance of Canadian football while clearly enjoying the segment.

== The Dating Corner ==

Nolan was one of the most frequent visitors to '''Arif's Dating Corner''', submitting questions that ranged from practical to existential:

* Asking for advice before his first ever double date (Episode 385), specifically whether he should bring '''two wine towels''' — a deliberate callback to the [[The Wine Towel Incident|Wine Towel Incident]] that delighted the hosts
* Requesting dairy and gluten-free meal ideas to impress a girlfriend
* Asking which Renaissance painting best depicted his experience as a Vikings fan
* Submitting genuinely useful relationship questions alongside completely unhinged ones in the same message

== The Musician ==

Nolan is a working musician or performing artist of some kind. Evidence across episodes includes:

* Requesting James play specific pieces for '''James's Music Corner'''
* Asking which Jeremy Camp songs Kirk Cousins might be listening to
* Debating the best Green Day setlist for a Grey Cup halftime show
* Celebrating and mourning various '''Juno Award''' nominees
* Raising the '''Nickelback Hall of Fame''' debate with complete sincerity
* Suggesting Arif translate his anti-turkey argument into French for Canadian audiences
* Revealing he had '''auditions in both Fargo and Minneapolis''' on the same trip, asking for restaurant recommendations for immediately afterwards

== The Conspiracy Theorist ==

Nolan leaned hard into Norse Code's witchcraft and occult era, contributing some of its finest theories:

* Arguing that the '''Kensington Runestone''' being a fraud was the true source of the Vikings curse
* Connecting the '''Seven Stars Crystals & Books''' store across from the bar where he watched a Vikings game to the team's mystical 2022 season arc
* Theorising that Greg Joseph's kicking woes were connected to moon hexing, and that Manitoba might be specifically at fault
* Wondering whether [[Dusty O'Connell]] could win a Norse Code seat in the SB Nation House of Representatives despite being deceased

== The Omnivore of Corners ==

More than any other listener, Nolan submitted questions to virtually every corner Arif ever opened, including:

* '''Beekeeping Corner''' — hive management, bee emergencies, and a CBC news story about bees falling off a truck in Burlington
* '''Canada Corner''' — defending Canadian institutions, the CFL, and the metric system
* '''Monarchy Corner''' — thoughts on King Charles III's reign and obligations
* '''Democracy Corner''' — involving Dusty's hypothetical political viability despite being dead
* '''Arif's Conspiracy Corner''' — a regular haunt
* '''James's Music Corner''' — piano piece recommendations
* '''North Code''' — always

== Key Episodes ==

* '''Episode 296''' — First documented appearance; asks about Don from Ohio as the stripper in the cake
* '''Episode 385''' — The double date / wine towel question
* '''Episode 414''' — Hell League Deep State control accusations against James
* '''Episode 471''' — Advocates for Justin Medlock's induction into the Blue Bombers Hall of Fame
* '''Episode 489''' — Seven Stars Crystals conspiracy theory
* '''Episode 554''' — Sumo corner crossover with North Code

== Legacy ==

Nolan Kehler is the show's '''international man of mystery''' — a Canadian who cared more about the Vikings than most Americans, filed CFL dispatches nobody asked for but everyone enjoyed, sought dating advice while simultaneously submitting detailed occult theories, and tied it all together with genuine warmth and a consistent comedic voice across hundreds of episodes.

He is, in the Norse Code universe, what Justin Medlock was to the Blue Bombers: reliable, underrated, and always showing up exactly when you needed him.

[[Category:Listeners]]
[[Category:Discord Personalities]]
[[Category:Canada]]

Dusty O'Connell

2026-05-19T11:18:50Z

Damian:

{{HostInfobox
| name = Dusty O'Connell
| role = Co-founder, Original Co-host
| since = 2013
| until = 2018
| status = Recurring Guest
}}

'''Dusty O'Connell''' is the co-founder of [[Norse Code]] and served as
[[Arif Hasan]]'s original co-host from the podcast's launch in 2013 until 2018.

== Role on Norse Code ==
Dusty co-founded Norse Code and hosted it from 2013 until 2018.
In the show's early years he was Arif's primary on-air partner, providing the
everyman fan perspective alongside Arif's analytical approach. James Pogatshnik
initially filled in as interim host when Dusty was unavailable — a
arrangement that eventually became permanent when James took over as full-time
co-host after Dusty's departure.

Despite stepping back from regular duties, Dusty has remained a beloved presence
in the Norse Code universe, returning as a guest for milestone episodes and
special occasions. He appeared for the Episode 400 celebration, and
continues to join Arif and James for the annual Super Bowl prop bet episode —
one of the most anticipated recurring segments of the show's calendar.

== Background ==
From 2010 until 2014, Dusty volunteered at KGNU Public Radio in Boulder,
Colorado as a reporter, producer, and board operator. He is based in Aurora,
Colorado.

== Notable Quotes ==
{{Quote|Norse Code is at least the fifth best Vikings podcast on the Internet|Dusty O'Connell|Norse Code YouTube channel}}
{{Quote|the wiki was a mistake|Dusty O'Connell|Norse Code Discord}}

== Death ==
[[File:DustyObit.jpg|300px|Dusty's Obituary]]

<div>

== Selected Appearances (Post-2018) ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Episode !! Title !! Context
|-
| [[Episode 400]] || Episode 418 || 400th episode celebration
|-
| [[Episode 554]] || The Horrors Persist || Super Bowl prop bets
|-
| Various || Super Bowl Episodes || Annual tradition
|}

[[Category:Hosts]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Co-founders]]

Dusty O'Connell

2026-05-19T11:15:32Z

Damian: /* Notable Quote */

{{HostInfobox
| name = Dusty O'Connell
| role = Co-founder, Original Co-host
| since = 2013
| until = 2018
| status = Recurring Guest
}}

'''Dusty O'Connell''' is the co-founder of [[Norse Code]] and served as
[[Arif Hasan]]'s original co-host from the podcast's launch in 2013 until 2018.

== Role on Norse Code ==
Dusty co-founded Norse Code and hosted it from 2013 until 2018.
In the show's early years he was Arif's primary on-air partner, providing the
everyman fan perspective alongside Arif's analytical approach. James Pogatshnik
initially filled in as interim host when Dusty was unavailable — a
arrangement that eventually became permanent when James took over as full-time
co-host after Dusty's departure.

Despite stepping back from regular duties, Dusty has remained a beloved presence
in the Norse Code universe, returning as a guest for milestone episodes and
special occasions. He appeared for the Episode 400 celebration, and
continues to join Arif and James for the annual Super Bowl prop bet episode —
one of the most anticipated recurring segments of the show's calendar.

== Background ==
From 2010 until 2014, Dusty volunteered at KGNU Public Radio in Boulder,
Colorado as a reporter, producer, and board operator. He is based in Aurora,
Colorado.

== Notable Quote ==
{{Quote|Norse Code is at least the fifth best Vikings podcast on the Internet|Dusty O'Connell|Norse Code YouTube channel}}
{{Quote|the wiki was a mistake|Dusty O'Connell|Norse Code Discord}}

== Death ==
[[File:DustyObit.jpg|300px|Dusty's Obituary]]

<div>

== Selected Appearances (Post-2018) ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Episode !! Title !! Context
|-
| [[Episode 400]] || Episode 418 || 400th episode celebration
|-
| [[Episode 554]] || The Horrors Persist || Super Bowl prop bets
|-
| Various || Super Bowl Episodes || Annual tradition
|}

[[Category:Hosts]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Co-founders]]

Arif's Car

2026-05-18T17:19:34Z

Damian:

'''Arif's Car Woes''' is one of the defining sagas of [[Norse Code]] lore — a multi-year chronicle of automotive misfortune, municipal injustice, and a fundamentally adversarial relationship between [[Arif Hasan]], his Hyundai, and the Minneapolis Police Department. What began as isolated incidents evolved into a recurring segment, a named corner, a unit of measurement for Vikings futility, and eventually a hypothetical that asked whether Arif would accept a free parking spot if it required him to publicly declare his love for O.J. Simpson.

He declined. The car was not safe.

==The Vehicle==
Arif's car is a '''Hyundai'''. This was confirmed across multiple episodes in 2023–2024 when listeners began referencing it by make, including:

* A Hyundai "Getaway Sales Event" advertisement that was read on-air in Episode 494 with maximum irony, given Arif's track record.
* A listener asking whether Josh Dobbs — whose car had also "arrived in Minnesota" — should contact Arif about which suburbs to avoid, "if it is a Hyundai."
* Episode 535's Tankbee noting, unprompted, that he had "space in my garage, as I do not have a Hyundai in need of being safely stored there."
* Episode 535's Ariffluenza: "I am in Seattle for a conference this week, and this morning I saw a Hyundai being towed. How long are you in town for?"

The make of the car became shorthand for the entire saga. By 2024, "Hyundai" was a punchline that required no further explanation.

==The Parking Problem==
The origin of the automotive saga appears to be Arif's '''aversion to paying for parking''', which was identified as the root cause in multiple listener questions. Episode 248 referenced Arif "taking up 2 parking spots" as a karmic infraction.

The phrase "donated his car to the police" entered the permanent Norse Code lexicon.

==The Taking(s)==
Arif's car was taken by police or towed on at least one confirmed occasion during the 2023 season, with strong evidence of multiple incidents:

===The Primary Incident (2023)===
By Episode 475, the loss of Arif's car was an established fact in the show notes, with a dedicated segment called "Arif's Car Repository Corner" appearing in Episode 477 (suggesting a place to store the car that the police could not access). By Episode 481, a listener submitted a question to '''Arif's Missing Vehicles Corner''':

{{Quote|Having recently had your car stolen by the police, do you have any advice for the Charleston-area individual who is currently missing their vehicle ($80m F-35)? Should he/she call around to salvage yards?|Nude Egg|Episode 481}}

By Episode 482, the show notes reference "the story of the cops sealing your car" as a settled historical event. By Episode 485, [[Don from Ohio]] was deploying it in multi-part questions:

{{Quote|1) Do we know where Chad Greenway was on the night Arif's car was taken? 2) Does Arif own a fanny pack? Best way to carry those USB C cords. 3) With the series of bad luck Arif has had, does he finally realize this is karma for causing so much harm to my relationship with my wife?|Don from Ohio|Episode 485}}

===Community Response (Episode 485)===
The car loss prompted an unprecedented volume of listener responses in a single episode, including:

* '''RoRo:''' "What advice can Arif offer Stefon Diggs on navigating the emotional turmoil of having your car stolen?"
* '''Chris:''' "How do the Vikings' chances of making the playoffs compare to Arif's chances of not having his car stolen?"

{{Quote|Maybe you should leave that in a garage?|James|Multiple Outros}}

===The Minneapolis Corner (Episode 489)===
A listener submitted what amounts to a witness statement in Episode 489:

{{Quote|I was in downtown Minneapolis and adjacent areas last night. I drove a white car to the city, left it parked multiple times, and it was still there each time. This seems to go against your own experiences that you described on the podcast. Did you make up all those stories for the attention?|Anonymous listener|Episode 489}}

===The PVOA Framework (Episode 490)===
By Episode 490, a listener had developed a formal analytical framework:

{{Quote|When we examine PVOA (Parking Value Over Average), Arif's performance this year has been a series of storied failures that apparently have been the driver of the Vikings' failures this season. Like the Vikings' turnover ratio, Arif has coughed up his car in so many unanticipated ways that through his magic corner, this luck has apparently been hexed upon the Vikings.|Episode 490 show notes}}

===The Cops Stole His Car (Episode 563)===
By Episode 563, the canonical description of the event had crystallized. A listener references "Arif weave the tale of how cops stole his car" as a known story, submitted alongside a question about how to get the police to steal a different person's Hyundai as retaliation for a near-miss traffic incident.

==The Named Corners==
Arif's car woes generated multiple named mailbag corners across the show:

{| class="wikitable"
! Corner Name !! Episode !! Context
|-
| Arif's Car Repository Corner || 477 || Listener suggested building an Amish barn to avoid towing
|-
| Arif's Missing Vehicles Corner || 481 || Parallel to the missing F-35 in South Carolina
|-
| It Used to Be Parked There Corner || 494 || Named for the Hyundai "Getaway Sales Event" ad read on air
|-
| Arif's Car Security Corner || 539 || Listener asked about selling a Subaru; sought amulet/spell recommendations
|}

==The Parking Garage Offer (Episode 562)==
The saga's philosophical peak arrived in Episode 562, when a listener posed the definitive hypothetical:

{{Quote|Arif is offered a permanent spot in a parking garage right by his home that has perfect security, no cops looking to steal his car, and plenty of space to ensure that his Hyundai will never be scratched. The only conditions are that the spot number is 32 and that a sign hangs above the spot reading "Wide Left Substack founder Arif Hasan specifically requested to have this space because of his deep and abiding love and respect for the late, great O.J. Simpson." Does he take the offer?|Skimbleshanks
the Railway Cat|Episode 562}}

The answer, as far as the wiki can determine, was no.

==The New Car (Episode 601)==
By Episode 601, a listener referenced "Arif's new car and possibly garage episode" as an anticipated future installment — suggesting that by the show's final months, Arif had either replaced the Hyundai or was believed to have done so. The episode in question was never confirmed to have aired before the show concluded.

==Timeline of Key Events==

{| class="wikitable"
! Episode !! Event
|-
| 248 || First reference to Arif's parking karma ("taking up 2 parking spots")
|-
| 313 || James described as driving (Arif can't reach the gas pedal)
|-
| 466 || A listener's driver's license was restored; they planned to "swing by" a live show
|-
| 475 || "Arif's Car Repository Corner" — car situation established as ongoing issue
|-
| 481 || "Arif's Missing Vehicles Corner" — parallel to missing F-35
|-
| 482 || "The story of the cops sealing your car" referenced as known history
|-
| 485 || Don from Ohio: "Do we know where Chad Greenway was on the night Arif's car was taken?" Multiple listener responses in one episode
|-
| 489 || Witness account: white car parked in Minneapolis; still there
|-
| 490 || PVOA (Parking Value Over Average) framework introduced
|-
| 494 || Hyundai "Getaway Sales Event" ad read on air; "It Used to Be Parked There" corner named; Josh Dobbs warned about suburbs
|-
| 535 || Ariffluenza: towed Hyundai spotted in Seattle; Tankbee: "I do not have a Hyundai in need of being safely stored"
|-
| 539 || "Arif's Car Security Corner"; listener sought amulet/spell for Subaru security
|-
| 546 || Episode recorded from inside a car; child asleep in backseat
|-
| 562 || Parking garage offer: free spot, perfect security, OJ Simpson sign required
|-
| 563 || "Cops stole his car" established as canonical description; listener asked how to replicate for a different Hyundai
|-
| 585 || Car pod compared to Carpool Karaoke
|-
| 601 || "Arif's new car and possibly garage episode" referenced as future content
|}

==Legacy==
Arif's car woes outlasted the car itself, if the car was ever replaced. The saga generated named corners, formal analytical frameworks, a unit of comparative Vikings futility, a Stefon Diggs parallel, a Chad Greenway alibi question, and the most elaborate parking garage hypothetical in podcast history.

The Hyundai is gone. The bit is forever.

==See Also==
* [[Arif Hasan]]
* [[The Mailbag]]
* [[Bits & Lore]]
* [[Don from Ohio]]

[[Category:Bits & Lore]]
[[Category:Arif Hasan]]
[[Category:Listeners]]

Arif's Car

2026-05-18T15:59:28Z

Damian: Created page with "'''Arif's Car Woes''' is one of the defining sagas of Norse Code lore — a multi-year chronicle of automotive misfortune, municipal injustice, and a fundamentally adversarial relationship between Arif Hasan, his Hyundai, and the Minneapolis Police Department. What began as isolated incidents evolved into a recurring segment, a named corner, a unit of measurement for Vikings futility, and eventually a hypothetical that asked whether Arif would accept a free parki..."

'''Arif's Car Woes''' is one of the defining sagas of [[Norse Code]] lore — a multi-year chronicle of automotive misfortune, municipal injustice, and a fundamentally adversarial relationship between [[Arif Hasan]], his Hyundai, and the Minneapolis Police Department. What began as isolated incidents evolved into a recurring segment, a named corner, a unit of measurement for Vikings futility, and eventually a hypothetical that asked whether Arif would accept a free parking spot if it required him to publicly declare his love for O.J. Simpson.

He declined. The car was not safe.

==The Vehicle==
Arif's car is a '''Hyundai'''. This was confirmed across multiple episodes in 2023–2024 when listeners began referencing it by make, including:

* A Hyundai "Getaway Sales Event" advertisement that was read on-air in Episode 494 with maximum irony, given Arif's track record.
* A listener asking whether Josh Dobbs — whose car had also "arrived in Minnesota" — should contact Arif about which suburbs to avoid, "if it is a Hyundai."
* Episode 535's Tankbee noting, unprompted, that he had "space in my garage, as I do not have a Hyundai in need of being safely stored there."
* Episode 535's Ariffluenza: "I am in Seattle for a conference this week, and this morning I saw a Hyundai being towed. How long are you in town for?"

The make of the car became shorthand for the entire saga. By 2024, "Hyundai" was a punchline that required no further explanation.

==The Parking Problem==
The origin of the automotive saga appears to be Arif's '''aversion to paying for parking''', which was identified as the root cause in multiple listener questions. Episode 248 referenced Arif "taking up 2 parking spots" as a karmic infraction.

The phrase "donated his car to the police" entered the permanent Norse Code lexicon.

==The Taking(s)==
Arif's car was taken by police or towed on at least one confirmed occasion during the 2023 season, with strong evidence of multiple incidents:

===The Primary Incident (2023)===
By Episode 475, the loss of Arif's car was an established fact in the show notes, with a dedicated segment called "Arif's Car Repository Corner" appearing in Episode 477 (suggesting a place to store the car that the police could not access). By Episode 481, a listener submitted a question to '''Arif's Missing Vehicles Corner''':

{{Quote|Having recently had your car stolen by the police, do you have any advice for the Charleston-area individual who is currently missing their vehicle ($80m F-35)? Should he/she call around to salvage yards?|Nude Egg|Episode 481}}

By Episode 482, the show notes reference "the story of the cops sealing your car" as a settled historical event. By Episode 485, [[Don from Ohio]] was deploying it in multi-part questions:

{{Quote|1) Do we know where Chad Greenway was on the night Arif's car was taken? 2) Does Arif own a fanny pack? Best way to carry those USB C cords. 3) With the series of bad luck Arif has had, does he finally realize this is karma for causing so much harm to my relationship with my wife?|Don from Ohio|Episode 485}}

===Community Response (Episode 485)===
The car loss prompted an unprecedented volume of listener responses in a single episode, including:

* '''RoRo:''' "What advice can Arif offer Stefon Diggs on navigating the emotional turmoil of having your car stolen?"
* '''Chris:''' "How do the Vikings' chances of making the playoffs compare to Arif's chances of not having his car stolen?"

===The Minneapolis Corner (Episode 489)===
A listener submitted what amounts to a witness statement in Episode 489:

{{Quote|I was in downtown Minneapolis and adjacent areas last night. I drove a white car to the city, left it parked multiple times, and it was still there each time. This seems to go against your own experiences that you described on the podcast. Did you make up all those stories for the attention?|Anonymous listener|Episode 489}}

===The PVOA Framework (Episode 490)===
By Episode 490, a listener had developed a formal analytical framework:

{{Quote|When we examine PVOA (Parking Value Over Average), Arif's performance this year has been a series of storied failures that apparently have been the driver of the Vikings' failures this season. Like the Vikings' turnover ratio, Arif has coughed up his car in so many unanticipated ways that through his magic corner, this luck has apparently been hexed upon the Vikings.|Episode 490 show notes}}

===The Cops Stole His Car (Episode 563)===
By Episode 563, the canonical description of the event had crystallized. A listener references "Arif weave the tale of how cops stole his car" as a known story, submitted alongside a question about how to get the police to steal a different person's Hyundai as retaliation for a near-miss traffic incident.

==The Named Corners==
Arif's car woes generated multiple named mailbag corners across the show:

{| class="wikitable"
! Corner Name !! Episode !! Context
|-
| Arif's Car Repository Corner || 477 || Listener suggested building an Amish barn to avoid towing
|-
| Arif's Missing Vehicles Corner || 481 || Parallel to the missing F-35 in South Carolina
|-
| It Used to Be Parked There Corner || 494 || Named for the Hyundai "Getaway Sales Event" ad read on air
|-
| Arif's Car Security Corner || 539 || Listener asked about selling a Subaru; sought amulet/spell recommendations
|}

==The Parking Garage Offer (Episode 562)==
The saga's philosophical peak arrived in Episode 562, when a listener posed the definitive hypothetical:

{{Quote|Arif is offered a permanent spot in a parking garage right by his home that has perfect security, no cops looking to steal his car, and plenty of space to ensure that his Hyundai will never be scratched. The only conditions are that the spot number is 32 and that a sign hangs above the spot reading "Wide Left Substack founder Arif Hasan specifically requested to have this space because of his deep and abiding love and respect for the late, great O.J. Simpson." Does he take the offer?|Skimbleshanks
the Railway Cat|Episode 562}}

The answer, as far as the wiki can determine, was no.

==The New Car (Episode 601)==
By Episode 601, a listener referenced "Arif's new car and possibly garage episode" as an anticipated future installment — suggesting that by the show's final months, Arif had either replaced the Hyundai or was believed to have done so. The episode in question was never confirmed to have aired before the show concluded.

==Timeline of Key Events==

{| class="wikitable"
! Episode !! Event
|-
| 248 || First reference to Arif's parking karma ("taking up 2 parking spots")
|-
| 313 || James described as driving (Arif can't reach the gas pedal)
|-
| 466 || A listener's driver's license was restored; they planned to "swing by" a live show
|-
| 475 || "Arif's Car Repository Corner" — car situation established as ongoing issue
|-
| 481 || "Arif's Missing Vehicles Corner" — parallel to missing F-35
|-
| 482 || "The story of the cops sealing your car" referenced as known history
|-
| 485 || Don from Ohio: "Do we know where Chad Greenway was on the night Arif's car was taken?" Multiple listener responses in one episode
|-
| 489 || Witness account: white car parked in Minneapolis; still there
|-
| 490 || PVOA (Parking Value Over Average) framework introduced
|-
| 494 || Hyundai "Getaway Sales Event" ad read on air; "It Used to Be Parked There" corner named; Josh Dobbs warned about suburbs
|-
| 535 || Ariffluenza: towed Hyundai spotted in Seattle; Tankbee: "I do not have a Hyundai in need of being safely stored"
|-
| 539 || "Arif's Car Security Corner"; listener sought amulet/spell for Subaru security
|-
| 546 || Episode recorded from inside a car; child asleep in backseat
|-
| 562 || Parking garage offer: free spot, perfect security, OJ Simpson sign required
|-
| 563 || "Cops stole his car" established as canonical description; listener asked how to replicate for a different Hyundai
|-
| 585 || Car pod compared to Carpool Karaoke
|-
| 601 || "Arif's new car and possibly garage episode" referenced as future content
|}

==Legacy==
Arif's car woes outlasted the car itself, if the car was ever replaced. The saga generated named corners, formal analytical frameworks, a unit of comparative Vikings futility, a Stefon Diggs parallel, a Chad Greenway alibi question, and the most elaborate parking garage hypothetical in podcast history.

The Hyundai is gone. The bit is forever.

==See Also==
* [[Arif Hasan]]
* [[The Mailbag]]
* [[Bits & Lore]]
* [[Don from Ohio]]

[[Category:Bits & Lore]]
[[Category:Arif Hasan]]
[[Category:Listeners]]

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2026-05-18T15:55:54Z

Damian:

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and '''[[James Pogatshnik]]'''. Running since 2014 and now over 600 episodes strong,
it covers game reviews, weekly previews, NFL news, and an ever-growing mailbag —
all through the lens of die-hard Vikings fandom.

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==🎙️ Bits & Lore==
Norse Code has developed a rich collection of running jokes, recurring bits, and
beloved lore over its 600+ episodes. These moments are as much a part of the show's
identity as the Vikings analysis itself. Notable recurring elements include Arif's
sumo coverage (a genuine passion that has earned its own segment), the annual
Christmas clip show, the mailbag, and a cast of recurring guests who have become
"friends of the show." The show is also known for its deeply committed bit economy
— once a joke enters the Norse Code universe, it tends to stay forever.

* [[Arif's Car]]
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==🏆 Friends & Enemies List==
The Norse Code Friends & Enemies List recognizes recurring guests and contributors who have
become fixtures of the show over the years. These are the voices listeners know
almost as well as Arif and James themselves.

Notable members include:
* '''[[Luke Braun]]''' — Crime enthusiast & bee eugenicist
* '''[[Draw Play Dave]]''' — The show's artist & merch designer
* '''[[Justis Mosqueda]]''' — The show's sworn Packers enemy, legally required to appear before every Vikings-Packers matchup
* '''[[Jeremy Reisman]]''' — The Lions beat writer and "friend of the show" for NFC North previews
* '''[[Lorin Cox]]''' — Bears coverage and recurring guest
* '''[[Dusty O'Connell]]''' — Co-founder and original co-host, now recurring guest

[[Category:Ring of Honor]]
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'''💬 Discord Personalities'''<br/>
The listeners who became lore.
* [[Don from Ohio]]
* [[A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe]]
* [[Nolan Kehler]]
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==🔥 The Hell League==
The Hell League is a fantasy football league created and run by [[James Pogatshnik]],
open to Norse Code listeners via an annual lottery.

Established in 2021 as a platform to experiment with innovations in fantasy
cruelty, it requires managers to start two active kickers every week under a
uniquely punishing scoring system. The defining feature is a brutal sliding
scale for kicker scoring — missed extra points carry a deduction of -50 points,
a penalty James increased from -25 midseason in year one because it wasn't
penalizing players enough.

By the time of Episode 500, the show had run eight Hell Leagues.
Each August, James announces on air that the lottery for new spots is open.
To enter, email [mailto:norsecodepodcast@gmail.com norsecodepodcast@gmail.com].

See [[The Hell League]] for full rules, scoring structure, and season results.

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Norse Code has held live recordings with fans throughout its history.
By the time of Episode 500 in December 2023, the show had completed
seven live shows.

Known live show locations include:
* '''Seattle, WA''' — Petoskey's Bar, November 29th (early run)
* '''Minneapolis, MN''' — Union 32 Craft House, November 2022
(the famous Laquon Treadwell jersey giveaway episode)
* '''Denver, CO''' — The Dam Grille (Episode 495), featuring
Arif, James, and Dusty, with James getting revenge on Arif with help from the Discord
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A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe

2026-05-18T15:51:26Z

Damian: /* Legacy */

'''A Seocnd Jet Has Hit DrewBledsoe''' [sic] is one of the most prolific and intellectually ambitious recurring contributors in [[Norse Code]] mailbag history. Appearing across at least 30 documented episodes between Episode 461 and Episode 603, the listener known by this name submitted questions spanning NFL analysis, Warhammer 40,000, Sailor Moon, Romani corners, anime live action adaptations, Cooper DeJean's racial significance to American democracy, the pharmacological load of Carson Wentz's shoulder, and the moon's allegiance to the Green Bay Packers.

==Recurring Themes & Notable Questions==

===NFL Analysis (Legitimate)===
Despite the name, a significant portion of the submissions are genuine football
questions, often framed through absurdist named corners:

* '''Episode 461:''' "For the universe where the packers make the playoffs, what alternative information could we give Rodgers that would convince him that if he plays in San Fran the deep state will assassinate him?"
* '''Episode 489:''' "For the everything is happening corner: this win in a vacuum is wildly improbable. Players cannot breathe in a vacuum, and the 49ers are a better team than the Vikings. But putting it into the context of the Vikings at large, this shouldn't be a surprise right?"
* '''Episode 502:''' "For Arif's 'Flores beating Goff' corner. Goff historically can't handle the demands of playing Quarterback when the blitz is getting to him. What did the Lions do to mitigate the affects of the blitz on Goff?"
* '''Episode 537:''' "For the Beating Goff corner: Is Sam Darnold just a worse version of Goff, or is Goff just a better Sam Darnold?"
* '''Episode 551:''' "Why can't Flores beat Goff?"
* '''Episode 566:''' "For Arif's Actual Football Question Corner: what non starter will make the most impact for the Vikings by the end of the season?"
* '''Episode 581:''' "For the Drew Bledsoe Lions Week Corner: What great college stories will McCarthy and Hutchinson re-live as McCarthy is having his body violently crashing into the ground at Mach 8 by the Lions defensive line? Could McCarthy distract Hutchinson by showing him his Notre Dame championship ring?"
* '''Episode 594:''' "Since 2022, Dan Campbell is 12-0 in regular season games where he has lost the game prior. This season, the Lions have not won consecutive games since week 4 & 5. Is this Lions team set up to win the Super Bowl via Loss-Win-Loss-Win?"

===The Jameson Williams Gambling Corner===
A Second Jet maintained a dedicated named corner for gambling content, attributed to suspended wide receiver Jameson Williams:

* '''Episode 478:''' "For the Jameson Williams gambling corner: what bets should I make for week one, and where is the most and least appropriate place to place these bets?"
* '''Episode 544:''' "For the Jameson Williams Honorary Gambling Corner: How should we thank Charles for telling us to hammer the over for the Vikings?"

===Cooper DeJean and the Fate of American Democracy===
A Second Jet developed a sustained interest in Cooper DeJean — white cornerback and Super Bowl champion — as a figure of broader social significance:

* '''Episode 542:''' "For Arif's Social Justice Corner: Known White Boy CornerBack Cooper DeJean tackled Derrick Henry One on One in space. How big is this moment for young white boys who want to play CornerBack?"
* '''Episode 557:''' "For Arif's DEIA corner: Can the Eagles use known melanin lacker and Super Bowl champion Cooper DeJean as the poster boy for why diversity equity inclusion, and accessibility are truly worth keeping to the current administration? Can this white boy save America?"

The arc from Episode 542 (Cooper DeJean tackles Derrick Henry) to Episode 557 (Cooper DeJean saves American democracy) represents a narrative escalation that few mailbag contributors have achieved.

===Warhammer 40,000 (Episode 567)===
The single most operatically written question in the documented Norse Code mailbag:

{{Quote|For The Grim Darkness of The 41st Millennium Corner: Mortally Wounded Space Marines of great honor and importance to the chapter will sometimes have their warped and disfigured bodies interred into a cybernetic coffin to pilot bi-pedal war machines known as Dreadnoughts. Given the current injury report, which Vikings players would you place in a Dreadnought to preserve their abilities for the chapter?|A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe|Episode 567}}

===Anime & Pop Culture===
* '''Episode 533:''' "For the Pretty Sailor Guardians Corner: was Arif able to find a skirt that both fit his 7'3 frame, but also showed off the correct amount of thigh for his Sailor Guardian costume?"
* '''Episode 597:''' "For Arif's Anime Corner: How does the halftime performance of songs from K-Pop Demon Hunter stand up to other live action adaptations of anime, specifically, is it better than Dragon Ball Evolution?"

===Relationships===
A Second Jet periodically submitted to James' relationship corner with questions of genuine romantic complexity:

* '''Episode 520:''' "For James's relationship corner, I've recently started dating a person, and they asked me to 'mansplain football' to them. They know nothing about football — where should I start and at what point can I introduce the Vikings to them? I want them to enjoy football, but I don't want to scare them off."
* '''Episode 578:''' "For James's relationship corner: I recently had a friend from my University's Board Game Club over at my apartment to watch some TV. Almost immediately, we were both cuddling and flirting with each other. It ended up feeling like a lovely date unexpectedly. Follow-up question..."

The Board Game Club development was not followed up in the available show notes. The relationship's status is unknown.

===The Dusty Investigation (Episode 600)===
A Second Jet submitted the definitive methodological inquiry into [[The Death of Dusty O'Connell]]:

"For Arif & James' Spiritual Corner: What was the method for getting known dead human Dusty on the podcast? A reanimated corpse, ouija board, binding his soul to a suit of armor, or Etsy Witches? Furthermore, does James allow Dusty to leave the basement to record, or does he have a dedicated podcasting coffin down there?" - A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe|Episode 600}}

"A dedicated podcasting coffin" is among the finest phrases in Norse Code history.

===The Harvest Moon (Bonus Episode)===
{{Quote|For Arif's natural satellites corner: the Prime broadcast cut to the harvest moon, and then the Packers scored. Does this mean the moon is on the side of the Packers?|A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe|Bonus episode}}

The moon question stands as a self-contained masterpiece. It requires no context. It is its own corner.

===Carson Wentz's Pharmacological Load (Episode 599.5)===
{{Quote|For James's Medical Health Corner: do you think you have more drugs and pain killers pumping through you than Carson Wentz after he exploded his shoulder?|A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe|Episode 599.5}}

This was submitted during what appears to have been an episode in which James was recovering from some unspecified medical procedure. The comparison point chosen was Carson Wentz's 2017 ACL surgery. The corner name given was "James's Medical Health Corner."

===The Romani Corner (Episode 603)===
The final documented A Second Jet submission, in the show's 603rd episode:

{{Quote|For Arif's Romani Angulus: Carson Wentz, sentenced to crucifixion by Pontius KOC, hath returned in some time that's divisible by three. (hallelujah) What sins have been cleansed by his return, and how have you embraced him as your lord and savior?|A Second Jet|Episode 603}}

"Romani Angulus" is Latin for "Roman Corner." "Pontius KOC" refers to Kevin O'Connell. Carson Wentz is Jesus.

==The Named Corners: A Complete Record==
A Second Jet generated more named corners per episode than any other documented contributor. A partial list:

{| class="wikitable"
! Episode !! Corner Name
|-
| 461 || Deep State Corner
|-
| 464 || Podium Corner
|-
| 476 || National Coverage Corner
|-
| 477 || NFL Table Reading Corner
|-
| 478 || Jameson Williams Gambling Corner
|-
| 489 || Everything Is Happening Corner
|-
| 501 || "It's Lions Week So I Get To Be In The Mailbag Regardless" Corner
|-
| 502 || Flores Beating Goff Corner
|-
| 504 || Alternative Facts Corner
|-
| 520 || Relationship Corner
|-
| 533 || Pretty Sailor Guardians Corner
|-
| 537 || Beating Goff Corner
|-
| 542 || Social Justice Corner
|-
| 544 || Jameson Williams Honorary Gambling Corner
|-
| 547 || Healthcare Corner
|-
| 557 || DEIA Corner
|-
| 563 || Crime and Punishment Corner
|-
| 566 || Actual Football Question Corner
|-
| 567 || Grim Darkness of The 41st Millennium Corner
|-
| 578 || Relationship Corner (Board Game Club)
|-
| 581 || Drew Bledsoe Lions Week Corner
|-
| 593 || Republican Corner
|-
| 594 || Logical Line of Thought Corner
|-
| 597 || Anime Corner
|-
| 599 || Monroe Doctrine Corner
|-
| 599.5 || Medical Health Corner
|-
| 600 || Spiritual Corner
|-
| 601 || Emergency Pod Corner
|-
| 603 || Romani Angulus
|}

==The Name Erosion==
{| class="wikitable"
! Period !! Name Used
|-
| Episodes 461–546 || A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe
|-
| Episode 547 || A Second Jet Has Hit
|-
| Episodes 551–601 || A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe (restored)
|-
| Episode 603 || A Second Jet
|}

==Legacy==
A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe appeared in the mailbag from Episode 461 through Episode 603. Their latest question, submitted in Latin, framed Kevin O'Connell as Pontius Pilate and Carson Wentz as the risen Christ. Their first question asked what misinformation could be used to prevent Aaron Rodgers from playing in San Francisco.

Between those two points: the moon, the Packers, Warhammer 40,000, Cooper DeJean saving American democracy, Dusty's podcasting coffin, the Board Game Club date, James's painkiller load relative to Carson Wentz's exploded shoulder, and the question of whether Flores can beat Goff.

They are a Friend of the Show. They are, by any measure, one of the greats.

==See Also==
* [[The Mailbag]]
* [[Bits & Lore]]
* [[The Death of Dusty O'Connell]]
* [[Arif's Car Woes]]
* [[Don from Ohio]]

[[Category:Listeners]]
[[Category:Bits & Lore]]
[[Category:Community]]
[[Category:Mailbag]]

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A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe

2026-05-18T15:49:07Z

Damian: /* The Dusty Investigation (Episode 600) */

'''A Seocnd Jet Has Hit DrewBledsoe''' [sic] is one of the most prolific and intellectually ambitious recurring contributors in [[Norse Code]] mailbag history. Appearing across at least 30 documented episodes between Episode 461 and Episode 603, the listener known by this name submitted questions spanning NFL analysis, Warhammer 40,000, Sailor Moon, Romani corners, anime live action adaptations, Cooper DeJean's racial significance to American democracy, the pharmacological load of Carson Wentz's shoulder, and the moon's allegiance to the Green Bay Packers.

==Recurring Themes & Notable Questions==

===NFL Analysis (Legitimate)===
Despite the name, a significant portion of the submissions are genuine football
questions, often framed through absurdist named corners:

* '''Episode 461:''' "For the universe where the packers make the playoffs, what alternative information could we give Rodgers that would convince him that if he plays in San Fran the deep state will assassinate him?"
* '''Episode 489:''' "For the everything is happening corner: this win in a vacuum is wildly improbable. Players cannot breathe in a vacuum, and the 49ers are a better team than the Vikings. But putting it into the context of the Vikings at large, this shouldn't be a surprise right?"
* '''Episode 502:''' "For Arif's 'Flores beating Goff' corner. Goff historically can't handle the demands of playing Quarterback when the blitz is getting to him. What did the Lions do to mitigate the affects of the blitz on Goff?"
* '''Episode 537:''' "For the Beating Goff corner: Is Sam Darnold just a worse version of Goff, or is Goff just a better Sam Darnold?"
* '''Episode 551:''' "Why can't Flores beat Goff?"
* '''Episode 566:''' "For Arif's Actual Football Question Corner: what non starter will make the most impact for the Vikings by the end of the season?"
* '''Episode 581:''' "For the Drew Bledsoe Lions Week Corner: What great college stories will McCarthy and Hutchinson re-live as McCarthy is having his body violently crashing into the ground at Mach 8 by the Lions defensive line? Could McCarthy distract Hutchinson by showing him his Notre Dame championship ring?"
* '''Episode 594:''' "Since 2022, Dan Campbell is 12-0 in regular season games where he has lost the game prior. This season, the Lions have not won consecutive games since week 4 & 5. Is this Lions team set up to win the Super Bowl via Loss-Win-Loss-Win?"

===The Jameson Williams Gambling Corner===
A Second Jet maintained a dedicated named corner for gambling content, attributed to suspended wide receiver Jameson Williams:

* '''Episode 478:''' "For the Jameson Williams gambling corner: what bets should I make for week one, and where is the most and least appropriate place to place these bets?"
* '''Episode 544:''' "For the Jameson Williams Honorary Gambling Corner: How should we thank Charles for telling us to hammer the over for the Vikings?"

===Cooper DeJean and the Fate of American Democracy===
A Second Jet developed a sustained interest in Cooper DeJean — white cornerback and Super Bowl champion — as a figure of broader social significance:

* '''Episode 542:''' "For Arif's Social Justice Corner: Known White Boy CornerBack Cooper DeJean tackled Derrick Henry One on One in space. How big is this moment for young white boys who want to play CornerBack?"
* '''Episode 557:''' "For Arif's DEIA corner: Can the Eagles use known melanin lacker and Super Bowl champion Cooper DeJean as the poster boy for why diversity equity inclusion, and accessibility are truly worth keeping to the current administration? Can this white boy save America?"

The arc from Episode 542 (Cooper DeJean tackles Derrick Henry) to Episode 557 (Cooper DeJean saves American democracy) represents a narrative escalation that few mailbag contributors have achieved.

===Warhammer 40,000 (Episode 567)===
The single most operatically written question in the documented Norse Code mailbag:

{{Quote|For The Grim Darkness of The 41st Millennium Corner: Mortally Wounded Space Marines of great honor and importance to the chapter will sometimes have their warped and disfigured bodies interred into a cybernetic coffin to pilot bi-pedal war machines known as Dreadnoughts. Given the current injury report, which Vikings players would you place in a Dreadnought to preserve their abilities for the chapter?|A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe|Episode 567}}

===Anime & Pop Culture===
* '''Episode 533:''' "For the Pretty Sailor Guardians Corner: was Arif able to find a skirt that both fit his 7'3 frame, but also showed off the correct amount of thigh for his Sailor Guardian costume?"
* '''Episode 597:''' "For Arif's Anime Corner: How does the halftime performance of songs from K-Pop Demon Hunter stand up to other live action adaptations of anime, specifically, is it better than Dragon Ball Evolution?"

===Relationships===
A Second Jet periodically submitted to James' relationship corner with questions of genuine romantic complexity:

* '''Episode 520:''' "For James's relationship corner, I've recently started dating a person, and they asked me to 'mansplain football' to them. They know nothing about football — where should I start and at what point can I introduce the Vikings to them? I want them to enjoy football, but I don't want to scare them off."
* '''Episode 578:''' "For James's relationship corner: I recently had a friend from my University's Board Game Club over at my apartment to watch some TV. Almost immediately, we were both cuddling and flirting with each other. It ended up feeling like a lovely date unexpectedly. Follow-up question..."

The Board Game Club development was not followed up in the available show notes. The relationship's status is unknown.

===The Dusty Investigation (Episode 600)===
A Second Jet submitted the definitive methodological inquiry into [[The Death of Dusty O'Connell]]:

"For Arif & James' Spiritual Corner: What was the method for getting known dead human Dusty on the podcast? A reanimated corpse, ouija board, binding his soul to a suit of armor, or Etsy Witches? Furthermore, does James allow Dusty to leave the basement to record, or does he have a dedicated podcasting coffin down there?" - A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe|Episode 600}}

"A dedicated podcasting coffin" is among the finest phrases in Norse Code history.

===The Harvest Moon (Bonus Episode)===
{{Quote|For Arif's natural satellites corner: the Prime broadcast cut to the harvest moon, and then the Packers scored. Does this mean the moon is on the side of the Packers?|A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe|Bonus episode}}

The moon question stands as a self-contained masterpiece. It requires no context. It is its own corner.

===Carson Wentz's Pharmacological Load (Episode 599.5)===
{{Quote|For James's Medical Health Corner: do you think you have more drugs and pain killers pumping through you than Carson Wentz after he exploded his shoulder?|A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe|Episode 599.5}}

This was submitted during what appears to have been an episode in which James was recovering from some unspecified medical procedure. The comparison point chosen was Carson Wentz's 2017 ACL surgery. The corner name given was "James's Medical Health Corner."

===The Romani Corner (Episode 603)===
The final documented A Second Jet submission, in the show's 603rd episode:

{{Quote|For Arif's Romani Angulus: Carson Wentz, sentenced to crucifixion by Pontius KOC, hath returned in some time that's divisible by three. (hallelujah) What sins have been cleansed by his return, and how have you embraced him as your lord and savior?|A Second Jet|Episode 603}}

"Romani Angulus" is Latin for "Roman Corner." "Pontius KOC" refers to Kevin O'Connell. Carson Wentz is Jesus.

==The Named Corners: A Complete Record==
A Second Jet generated more named corners per episode than any other documented contributor. A partial list:

{| class="wikitable"
! Episode !! Corner Name
|-
| 461 || Deep State Corner
|-
| 464 || Podium Corner
|-
| 476 || National Coverage Corner
|-
| 477 || NFL Table Reading Corner
|-
| 478 || Jameson Williams Gambling Corner
|-
| 489 || Everything Is Happening Corner
|-
| 501 || "It's Lions Week So I Get To Be In The Mailbag Regardless" Corner
|-
| 502 || Flores Beating Goff Corner
|-
| 504 || Alternative Facts Corner
|-
| 520 || Relationship Corner
|-
| 533 || Pretty Sailor Guardians Corner
|-
| 537 || Beating Goff Corner
|-
| 542 || Social Justice Corner
|-
| 544 || Jameson Williams Honorary Gambling Corner
|-
| 547 || Healthcare Corner
|-
| 557 || DEIA Corner
|-
| 563 || Crime and Punishment Corner
|-
| 566 || Actual Football Question Corner
|-
| 567 || Grim Darkness of The 41st Millennium Corner
|-
| 578 || Relationship Corner (Board Game Club)
|-
| 581 || Drew Bledsoe Lions Week Corner
|-
| 593 || Republican Corner
|-
| 594 || Logical Line of Thought Corner
|-
| 597 || Anime Corner
|-
| 599 || Monroe Doctrine Corner
|-
| 599.5 || Medical Health Corner
|-
| 600 || Spiritual Corner
|-
| 601 || Emergency Pod Corner
|-
| 603 || Romani Angulus
|}

==The Name Erosion==
{| class="wikitable"
! Period !! Name Used
|-
| Episodes 461–546 || A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe
|-
| Episode 547 || A Second Jet Has Hit
|-
| Episodes 551–601 || A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe (restored)
|-
| Episode 603 || A Second Jet
|}

==Legacy==
A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe appeared in the mailbag from Episode 461 through Episode 603 — the second-to-last episode of the show's entire run. Their final question, submitted in Latin, framed Kevin O'Connell as Pontius Pilate and Carson Wentz as the risen Christ. Their first question asked what misinformation could be used to prevent Aaron Rodgers from playing in San Francisco.

Between those two points: the moon, the Packers, Warhammer 40,000, Cooper DeJean saving American democracy, Dusty's podcasting coffin, the Board Game Club date, James's painkiller load relative to Carson Wentz's exploded shoulder, and the question of whether Flores can beat Goff.

They are a Friend of the Show. They are, by any measure, one of the greats.

==See Also==
* [[The Mailbag]]
* [[Bits & Lore]]
* [[The Death of Dusty O'Connell]]
* [[Arif's Car Woes]]
* [[Don from Ohio]]

[[Category:Listeners]]
[[Category:Bits & Lore]]
[[Category:Community]]
[[Category:Mailbag]]

Don from Ohio

2026-05-18T15:47:10Z

Damian: /* The Wood Pellet Smoker Saga */

'''Don from Ohio''' is the single most prolific contributor in the history of [[Norse Code]], appearing in the show's mailbag across '''247 documented episodes'''
— roughly 40% of the entire run as of Episode 604. A long-term Patreon supporter, Ohio State University devotee, self-described guardian of [[James Pogatshnik]], and bingo enthusiast, Don has accumulated over a decade of show history, a wood pellet smoker, a wife whose patience has been tested by the podcast on multiple occasions, a trip to Hawaii, a Scottish land title for his wife, a kitten, a Peloton he did not intend to give, and the distinction of being the only listener whose name has been used as a verb, a segment title, a corner, and a threat.

As of Episode 604, the show's official stated agenda includes:
“We hunt down and destroy Don From Ohio once and for all.” - Episode 604 show notes|Norse Code, 2026

He remains at large.

==Background==
Don is a Minnesota Vikings fan based in Ohio — a state with no NFL team of particular relevance — and a lifelong Ohio State Buckeyes homer, a fact he
deploys liberally and without shame. He has been contributing to the Norse Code mailbag since at least Episode 193 (2017) and has continued through Episode 604. Over that span he has submitted questions on Vikings football, food, relationships, fantasy football, Ohio State, Kyle Sloter, wood pellet grilling, Hawaii, his wife, his cat, his kitten, bingo, the Hell League, Aaron Rodgers, Carson Wentz, Arif's car, beekeeping, and whether the Vikings have ever actually played any
of their Super Bowls.

==The Sloter Years (2018–2019)==
Don from Ohio was an early and committed champion of quarterback Kyle Sloter, a position he maintained with remarkable consistency across dozens of episodes. Selected dispatches from this period:

* '''Episode 237:''' "How many TD passes will Sloter throw this weekend? I have the O/U at 15."
* '''Episode 238:''' "Any reason why the Vikings are not using Kyle Sloter correctly? I know it is only 1 preseason game but there was no reason for him not to have had 12 TDs on Saturday... minimum."
* '''Episode 240:''' "@DonFromOhio is hired on to the Athletic as a Kyle Sloter beat reporter. How does Arif react to his new coworker?"
* '''Episode 249:''' "Kyle Sloter being deactivated every game. Vikings are 1-2-1. Coincidence? I think not."
* '''Episode 264:''' "Rumor has it JDF wanted to start Sloter and was fired for it. If true, why was he not promoted to head coach/GM?"
* '''Episode 279:''' "Will Arif address the doctored video of Kyle Sloter and why he is trying to slander him?"
* '''Episode 280:''' "Dear haters of Kyle Sloter: Are your lives so miserable that you must slander the greatest QB in Vikings history?"
* '''Episode 351:''' "How excited am I that Monday night's game is going to be the Kyle Sloter revenge game?"
* '''Episode 411:''' "Our Lord and Savior, Kyle Sloter, has risen again and is here to save our favorite team."

His Kyle Sloter advocacy is considered one of the foundational bits of Norse Code's middle era and directly contributed to the show's eventual embrace of [[Case Cookus]] as a spiritual successor.

==The Proposal, Wedding & Hawaii Saga (2020–2021)==
Don from Ohio's romantic life became show canon across a remarkable multi-year arc:

* '''Episode 316:''' Don mentions turning 50, with a budget of $800 for a birthday celebration and a girlfriend.
* '''Episode 327:''' "I plan on proposing to my GF right when we get the keys to the new house. What SHOULDN'T I say to her when I propose?"
* '''Episode 344:''' "I am 5-0 in my fantasy league outside of Norse Code. I am 1-4 in NCFFL... Also, my girlfriend loves charcoal and Binging with Babish."
* '''Episode 355:''' "The Fiancé and I have decided on Hawaii as our spot to get married and the honeymoon."
* '''Episode 386:''' "Which one of you assholes sabotaged my trip? I knew you and James were jealous of @DustyOConnell being my best man. I wouldn't be shocked if you had me arrested in LA too."
* '''Episode 387:''' Don sacrificed James's grilling equipment to the football gods to rid the Vikings of their curse.
* '''Episode 388:''' "As I stated yesterday, the only reason the Vikings won is because I am in Hawaii. However, I am leaving tomorrow and this will jeopardize the rest of the Vikings season."

==The Wife (2021–ongoing)==
Once married, Don's wife became a recurring character in her own right. The podcast discussed her, debated her, advised her, and occasionally wronged her:

* '''Episode 404:''' Don asked for Christmas gift etiquette guidance; the advice given was later blamed for consequences.
* '''Episode 406:''' The show discussed when it is okay to lie to Don's wife.
* '''Episode 424:''' Don announced he was taking the wife back to Hawaii for her 50th birthday and asked for recommendations between Kauai (where they married) and Maui.
* '''Episode 450:''' Don reported his wife "went bat shit crazy ordering Christmas gifts" and needed new gift ideas. Advisors failed him.
* '''Episode 455:''' Don reported the result of following the show's gift advice — a Peloton — and the fallout. A separate listener in Episode 500 confirmed they followed the same advice for their pregnant wife and were accused of body shaming.
* '''Episode 471:''' Don bought his wife land in Scotland, granting her the title "Lady Diana."
* '''Episode 481:''' Don listed the Vikings' failure to sign Pit Boss Grills as a top-3 reason for their 0-2 start, alongside weak interior OL and an undersized defence. His wife was not mentioned in this episode.
* '''Episode 506:''' "My wife had gastric bypass surgery. Should I make her pay for half the grocery bills still?"
* '''Episode 548:''' Don considered staging a robbery of his own house to hide the fact he had reclaimed his wife's gifts to buy Vikings game tickets.
* '''Episode 559:''' "The wife's birthday is tomorrow and I really don't feel like spending over $20 on flowers for her. Should I wait to see what Mother's Day clearance flowers are out there and pick those up instead?"

==The Hell League (2021–ongoing)==
Don from Ohio is a long-standing and rules-adjacent member of [[The Hell League]]:

* '''Episode 482:''' "What is more frustrating: Vikings are 0-3 or that I am 3-0 in Hell League?"
* '''Episode 499:''' "How does it feel knowing I made the Hell League playoffs with the worst point total in the league by close to 300 points?"
* '''Episode 547 (Charles):''' "What advice can you give for a friend who's looking to sustain an increasingly elaborate and precarious bit via a Vikings podcast's mailbag?" - submitted on Don's behalf, acknowledging the meta-nature of his decade-long contributions.

==The Wood Pellet Smoker Saga==
Don from Ohio acquired a wood pellet smoker and its integration into show lore was immediate and sustained:

* '''Episode 350:''' "After my less than stellar attempt at brisket on my wood pellet smoker (James and his voodoo demonic curse was behind this) what would you recommend next?"
* '''Episode 474:''' Don endorsed the wood pellet smoker as the reason for Kirk Cousins' quick recovery time and lobbied for a Pit Boss Grills sponsorship.
* '''Episode 476:''' "Lewis Cine plays his best when he eats a cooked meal from @PitBossGrills equipment."
* '''Episode 481:''' Listed the Vikings' failure to sign Pit Boss Grills as a top-3 reason for their 0-2 start.

==The Ohio State Corner==
A reliable and passionate Buckeyes homer, Don deployed his Ohio State allegiance consistently throughout the show's run:

* '''Episode 359:''' After beating Eric Thompson in fantasy: "Is it fair to say this is the equivalent of NDSU had played THE Ohio State University?"
* '''Episode 371:''' "Even though I'm an OSU homer, convince me otherwise Justin Fields isn't a better QB than the rest of the guys who might be drafted ahead of him."
* '''Episode 439:''' "The Dukes are nationally ranked in the top 25. NDSU has never cracked the top 25 ever. Can we finally put to rest the notion NDSU was ever a legit college football program?"
* '''Episode 511:''' Acknowledged he never thought he would cheer for an NDSU player, asking how one adjusts to rooting for a player from a bitter rival.

==The Bingo Corner==
Don and [[Arif Hasan]] share a well-documented mutual appreciation for bingo:

* '''Episode 377:''' "Arif and I agree that bingo should be an Olympic sport. What other activities would you like to see in the Olympics?"
* '''Episode 397:''' "How are the bingo halls in Virginia?" — submitted during a period when Don appears to have been based in Virginia temporarily.

==Selected Mailbag Questions (Chronological)==
The full Don from Ohio archive spans 247 episodes. A representative selection:

{| class="wikitable"
! Episode !! Question
|-
| 195 || If Arif, Dusty, James, Eric Thompson and @purplebuckeye had to face Pennywise the clown who gets killed off first?
|-
| 215 || Have either of you ever regifted before and if so did someone know it was a regift?
|-
| 230 || Is there any reason at all to watch a live baseball game in sub-40 degree temps?
|-
| 234 || James: you find out Arif had killed someone — turn him in and the podcast suffers, or pin it on @DonFromOhio?
|-
| 235 || Best way to cook corn on the cob?
|-
| 250 || Candied apples: overrated or underrated?
|-
| 263 || ARE YOU HAPPY NOW JAMES?!?!?!?
|-
| 266 || What was the best movie either of you saw this year?
|-
| 277 || What do you give a father for Father's Day whose son is a trained cannibal by said father?
|-
| 287 || Best pie/ice cream combo?
|-
| 288 || Do you keep @bigmono on as pity?
|-
| 292 || Since @bigmono just found out he has a conjoined twin in his wrist/hand do you think he should...
|-
| 300 || Which one goes and why? Shoestring fries, Curly, Steak, Tater tots
|-
| 305 || Pumpkin cheesecake or pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving?
|-
| 325 || What would be the dumbest thing you could do with your stimulus check and why is buying Packers "stock" it?
|-
| 326 || Should male pet owners be allowed to celebrate Father's Day?
|-
| 332 || Did Arif eat the squirrel he took a picture with?
|-
| 337 || Pretend this is the subreddit ELI5 and explain in detail why electricity and grilling don't mix.
|-
| 340 || How did Arif celebrate his 46th birthday?
|-
| 366 || If you guys were a member of Westview when Wanda took it over what characters would she have transformed you into?
|-
| 377 || Arif and I agree that bingo should be an Olympic sport. What other activities would you like to see?
|-
| 397 || How are the bingo halls in Virginia?
|-
| 403 || Are you surprised Cousins is a Right Guard type of guy? I saw him more as Old Spice or Degree.
|-
| 421 || Arif was adamant I try birria tacos which he said would "change my life." They did not change my life.
|-
| 422 || What Don variants would you actually get along with?
|-
| 424 || Wasn't it OK to kill the hornets? Why are wasps/hornets so protected by Norse Code Discord?
|-
| 439 || The Dukes are nationally ranked in the top 25. NDSU has never cracked the top 25 ever.
|-
| 444 || For James and Arif's "Spoiled kids on Halloween" corner.
|-
| 445 || When I win Powerball tonight, how much would it cost me to shut down Norse Code Discord and the podcast?
|-
| 453 || How do I keep this damn kitten out of our Xmas tree?
|-
| 458 || Did James and Arif get my Christmas gift? Unlimited flights from Southwest Airlines.
|-
| 471 || I bought my wife land in Scotland so she could receive the title "Lady Diana." What should her first act be?
|-
| 506 || My wife had gastric bypass surgery. Should I make her pay for half the grocery bills still?
|-
| 507 || Will Kohl's Cash be the next Crypto in the ATL?
|-
| 520 || Has C.J. Ham's time expired?
|-
| 535 || What should Ohio do now that we will have an over abundance of dogs and cats in our state?
|-
| 539 || Is Rex Grossman the greatest Bears QB this century?
|-
| 547 || If Kirk Cousins applies for a job at Kohl's which one should he apply for and why would it be shipping/receiving?
|-
| 548 || Should I stage a robbery of our house so my wife doesn't find out I reclaimed her gifts for Vikings tickets?
|-
| 554 || Is Kevin O'Connell this century's Dennis Green?
|-
| 556 || Speaking of really short people with a beard, what food challenge could Arif complete?
|-
| 559 || The wife's birthday is tomorrow. Should I wait for Mother's Day clearance flowers?
|}

==Other Notable Community References==
Don from Ohio has been referenced, hypothesised about, and weaponised by other listeners throughout the show's run:

* '''Episode 247 (Kyle):''' "Would sacrificing @DonFromOhio to the football gods anger them further or appease them?"
* '''Episode 251:''' "If you could either have (a) no more questions from @DonFromOhio ever, or (b) a loss by the Eagles tonight — which would you take?"
* '''Episode 420:''' "At that point: can you ever forgive @DonFromOhio for the things he has done?"
* '''Episode 441:''' "Don from Ohio is just a crisis actor?"
* '''Episode 500 (Logan):''' "Last year I followed your advice to Don from Ohio and bought my then pregnant wife a Peloton with scale and she accused me of body shaming her."
* '''Episode 551 (Logan):''' "What is it about Don that caused the Vikings to lose this game? What can the rest of us do to prevent Don from hurting the Vikings during the playoffs?"

==Known Facts==

{| class="wikitable"
! Fact !! Source !! Status
|-
| Based in Ohio || His name || Confirmed
|-
| Ohio State Buckeyes fan || 247 episodes || Confirmed (emphatically)
|-
| Long-term Patreon supporter || Multiple episodes || Confirmed
|-
| Turned 50 around 2020 || Episode 316 || Confirmed
|-
| Proposed to girlfriend in 2020 || Episode 327 || Confirmed
|-
| Married in Hawaii || Episodes 355, 386–388 || Confirmed
|-
| Has a wife || 50+ episodes || Confirmed
|-
| Wife received a Peloton || Episode 455 || Confirmed; received poorly
|-
| Wife had gastric bypass surgery || Episode 506 || Confirmed
|-
| Wife's birthday flowers budgeted at under $20 || Episode 559 || Confirmed
|-
| Owns a wood pellet smoker || Episodes 350+ || Confirmed; brisket did not go well
|-
| Has a kitten || Episode 453 || Confirmed; kitten in the tree
|-
| Temporarily based in Virginia || Episode 397 || Confirmed (bingo halls researched)
|-
| Hell League member || Multiple episodes || Confirmed; rules disputed
|-
| Designated for destruction || Episode 604 || Confirmed; outcome pending
|-
| Vikings fan || 247 episodes of evidence || Plausible
|}

==See Also==
* [[The Mailbag]]
* [[The Hell League]]
* [[James Pogatshnik's Relationships]]
* [[Case Cookus]]
* [[Arif's Car Woes]]
* [[Dusty O'Connell]]
* [[A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe]]

[[Category:Listeners]]
[[Category:Bits & Lore]]
[[Category:Community]]
[[Category:People]]

Don from Ohio

2026-05-18T15:46:42Z

Damian: Created page with "'''Don from Ohio''' is the single most prolific contributor in the history of Norse Code, appearing in the show's mailbag across '''247 documented episodes''' — roughly 40% of the entire run as of Episode 604. A long-term Patreon supporter, Ohio State University devotee, self-described guardian of James Pogatshnik, and bingo enthusiast, Don has accumulated over a decade of show history, a wood pellet smoker, a wife whose patience has been tested by the podcast..."

'''Don from Ohio''' is the single most prolific contributor in the history of [[Norse Code]], appearing in the show's mailbag across '''247 documented episodes'''
— roughly 40% of the entire run as of Episode 604. A long-term Patreon supporter, Ohio State University devotee, self-described guardian of [[James Pogatshnik]], and bingo enthusiast, Don has accumulated over a decade of show history, a wood pellet smoker, a wife whose patience has been tested by the podcast on multiple occasions, a trip to Hawaii, a Scottish land title for his wife, a kitten, a Peloton he did not intend to give, and the distinction of being the only listener whose name has been used as a verb, a segment title, a corner, and a threat.

As of Episode 604, the show's official stated agenda includes:
“We hunt down and destroy Don From Ohio once and for all.” - Episode 604 show notes|Norse Code, 2026

He remains at large.

==Background==
Don is a Minnesota Vikings fan based in Ohio — a state with no NFL team of particular relevance — and a lifelong Ohio State Buckeyes homer, a fact he
deploys liberally and without shame. He has been contributing to the Norse Code mailbag since at least Episode 193 (2017) and has continued through Episode 604. Over that span he has submitted questions on Vikings football, food, relationships, fantasy football, Ohio State, Kyle Sloter, wood pellet grilling, Hawaii, his wife, his cat, his kitten, bingo, the Hell League, Aaron Rodgers, Carson Wentz, Arif's car, beekeeping, and whether the Vikings have ever actually played any
of their Super Bowls.

==The Sloter Years (2018–2019)==
Don from Ohio was an early and committed champion of quarterback Kyle Sloter, a position he maintained with remarkable consistency across dozens of episodes. Selected dispatches from this period:

* '''Episode 237:''' "How many TD passes will Sloter throw this weekend? I have the O/U at 15."
* '''Episode 238:''' "Any reason why the Vikings are not using Kyle Sloter correctly? I know it is only 1 preseason game but there was no reason for him not to have had 12 TDs on Saturday... minimum."
* '''Episode 240:''' "@DonFromOhio is hired on to the Athletic as a Kyle Sloter beat reporter. How does Arif react to his new coworker?"
* '''Episode 249:''' "Kyle Sloter being deactivated every game. Vikings are 1-2-1. Coincidence? I think not."
* '''Episode 264:''' "Rumor has it JDF wanted to start Sloter and was fired for it. If true, why was he not promoted to head coach/GM?"
* '''Episode 279:''' "Will Arif address the doctored video of Kyle Sloter and why he is trying to slander him?"
* '''Episode 280:''' "Dear haters of Kyle Sloter: Are your lives so miserable that you must slander the greatest QB in Vikings history?"
* '''Episode 351:''' "How excited am I that Monday night's game is going to be the Kyle Sloter revenge game?"
* '''Episode 411:''' "Our Lord and Savior, Kyle Sloter, has risen again and is here to save our favorite team."

His Kyle Sloter advocacy is considered one of the foundational bits of Norse Code's middle era and directly contributed to the show's eventual embrace of [[Case Cookus]] as a spiritual successor.

==The Proposal, Wedding & Hawaii Saga (2020–2021)==
Don from Ohio's romantic life became show canon across a remarkable multi-year arc:

* '''Episode 316:''' Don mentions turning 50, with a budget of $800 for a birthday celebration and a girlfriend.
* '''Episode 327:''' "I plan on proposing to my GF right when we get the keys to the new house. What SHOULDN'T I say to her when I propose?"
* '''Episode 344:''' "I am 5-0 in my fantasy league outside of Norse Code. I am 1-4 in NCFFL... Also, my girlfriend loves charcoal and Binging with Babish."
* '''Episode 355:''' "The Fiancé and I have decided on Hawaii as our spot to get married and the honeymoon."
* '''Episode 386:''' "Which one of you assholes sabotaged my trip? I knew you and James were jealous of @DustyOConnell being my best man. I wouldn't be shocked if you had me arrested in LA too."
* '''Episode 387:''' Don sacrificed James's grilling equipment to the football gods to rid the Vikings of their curse.
* '''Episode 388:''' "As I stated yesterday, the only reason the Vikings won is because I am in Hawaii. However, I am leaving tomorrow and this will jeopardize the rest of the Vikings season."

==The Wife (2021–ongoing)==
Once married, Don's wife became a recurring character in her own right. The podcast discussed her, debated her, advised her, and occasionally wronged her:

* '''Episode 404:''' Don asked for Christmas gift etiquette guidance; the advice given was later blamed for consequences.
* '''Episode 406:''' The show discussed when it is okay to lie to Don's wife.
* '''Episode 424:''' Don announced he was taking the wife back to Hawaii for her 50th birthday and asked for recommendations between Kauai (where they married) and Maui.
* '''Episode 450:''' Don reported his wife "went bat shit crazy ordering Christmas gifts" and needed new gift ideas. Advisors failed him.
* '''Episode 455:''' Don reported the result of following the show's gift advice — a Peloton — and the fallout. A separate listener in Episode 500 confirmed they followed the same advice for their pregnant wife and were accused of body shaming.
* '''Episode 471:''' Don bought his wife land in Scotland, granting her the title "Lady Diana."
* '''Episode 481:''' Don listed the Vikings' failure to sign Pit Boss Grills as a top-3 reason for their 0-2 start, alongside weak interior OL and an undersized defence. His wife was not mentioned in this episode.
* '''Episode 506:''' "My wife had gastric bypass surgery. Should I make her pay for half the grocery bills still?"
* '''Episode 548:''' Don considered staging a robbery of his own house to hide the fact he had reclaimed his wife's gifts to buy Vikings game tickets.
* '''Episode 559:''' "The wife's birthday is tomorrow and I really don't feel like spending over $20 on flowers for her. Should I wait to see what Mother's Day clearance flowers are out there and pick those up instead?"

==The Hell League (2021–ongoing)==
Don from Ohio is a long-standing and rules-adjacent member of [[The Hell League]]:

* '''Episode 482:''' "What is more frustrating: Vikings are 0-3 or that I am 3-0 in Hell League?"
* '''Episode 499:''' "How does it feel knowing I made the Hell League playoffs with the worst point total in the league by close to 300 points?"
* '''Episode 547 (Charles):''' "What advice can you give for a friend who's looking to sustain an increasingly elaborate and precarious bit via a Vikings podcast's mailbag?" - submitted on Don's behalf, acknowledging the meta-nature of his decade-long contributions.

==The Wood Pellet Smoker Saga==
Don from Ohio acquired a wood pellet smoker and its integration into show lore was immediate and sustained:

* '''Episode 350:''' "After my less than stellar attempt at brisket on my wood
pellet smoker (James and his voodoo demonic curse was behind this) what would
you recommend next?"
* '''Episode 474:''' Don endorsed the wood pellet smoker as the reason for Kirk
Cousins' quick recovery time and lobbied for a Pit Boss Grills sponsorship.
* '''Episode 476:''' "Lewis Cine plays his best when he eats a cooked meal from
@PitBossGrills equipment."
* '''Episode 481:''' Listed the Vikings' failure to sign Pit Boss Grills as a
top-3 reason for their 0-2 start.

==The Ohio State Corner==
A reliable and passionate Buckeyes homer, Don deployed his Ohio State allegiance consistently throughout the show's run:

* '''Episode 359:''' After beating Eric Thompson in fantasy: "Is it fair to say this is the equivalent of NDSU had played THE Ohio State University?"
* '''Episode 371:''' "Even though I'm an OSU homer, convince me otherwise Justin Fields isn't a better QB than the rest of the guys who might be drafted ahead of him."
* '''Episode 439:''' "The Dukes are nationally ranked in the top 25. NDSU has never cracked the top 25 ever. Can we finally put to rest the notion NDSU was ever a legit college football program?"
* '''Episode 511:''' Acknowledged he never thought he would cheer for an NDSU player, asking how one adjusts to rooting for a player from a bitter rival.

==The Bingo Corner==
Don and [[Arif Hasan]] share a well-documented mutual appreciation for bingo:

* '''Episode 377:''' "Arif and I agree that bingo should be an Olympic sport. What other activities would you like to see in the Olympics?"
* '''Episode 397:''' "How are the bingo halls in Virginia?" — submitted during a period when Don appears to have been based in Virginia temporarily.

==Selected Mailbag Questions (Chronological)==
The full Don from Ohio archive spans 247 episodes. A representative selection:

{| class="wikitable"
! Episode !! Question
|-
| 195 || If Arif, Dusty, James, Eric Thompson and @purplebuckeye had to face Pennywise the clown who gets killed off first?
|-
| 215 || Have either of you ever regifted before and if so did someone know it was a regift?
|-
| 230 || Is there any reason at all to watch a live baseball game in sub-40 degree temps?
|-
| 234 || James: you find out Arif had killed someone — turn him in and the podcast suffers, or pin it on @DonFromOhio?
|-
| 235 || Best way to cook corn on the cob?
|-
| 250 || Candied apples: overrated or underrated?
|-
| 263 || ARE YOU HAPPY NOW JAMES?!?!?!?
|-
| 266 || What was the best movie either of you saw this year?
|-
| 277 || What do you give a father for Father's Day whose son is a trained cannibal by said father?
|-
| 287 || Best pie/ice cream combo?
|-
| 288 || Do you keep @bigmono on as pity?
|-
| 292 || Since @bigmono just found out he has a conjoined twin in his wrist/hand do you think he should...
|-
| 300 || Which one goes and why? Shoestring fries, Curly, Steak, Tater tots
|-
| 305 || Pumpkin cheesecake or pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving?
|-
| 325 || What would be the dumbest thing you could do with your stimulus check and why is buying Packers "stock" it?
|-
| 326 || Should male pet owners be allowed to celebrate Father's Day?
|-
| 332 || Did Arif eat the squirrel he took a picture with?
|-
| 337 || Pretend this is the subreddit ELI5 and explain in detail why electricity and grilling don't mix.
|-
| 340 || How did Arif celebrate his 46th birthday?
|-
| 366 || If you guys were a member of Westview when Wanda took it over what characters would she have transformed you into?
|-
| 377 || Arif and I agree that bingo should be an Olympic sport. What other activities would you like to see?
|-
| 397 || How are the bingo halls in Virginia?
|-
| 403 || Are you surprised Cousins is a Right Guard type of guy? I saw him more as Old Spice or Degree.
|-
| 421 || Arif was adamant I try birria tacos which he said would "change my life." They did not change my life.
|-
| 422 || What Don variants would you actually get along with?
|-
| 424 || Wasn't it OK to kill the hornets? Why are wasps/hornets so protected by Norse Code Discord?
|-
| 439 || The Dukes are nationally ranked in the top 25. NDSU has never cracked the top 25 ever.
|-
| 444 || For James and Arif's "Spoiled kids on Halloween" corner.
|-
| 445 || When I win Powerball tonight, how much would it cost me to shut down Norse Code Discord and the podcast?
|-
| 453 || How do I keep this damn kitten out of our Xmas tree?
|-
| 458 || Did James and Arif get my Christmas gift? Unlimited flights from Southwest Airlines.
|-
| 471 || I bought my wife land in Scotland so she could receive the title "Lady Diana." What should her first act be?
|-
| 506 || My wife had gastric bypass surgery. Should I make her pay for half the grocery bills still?
|-
| 507 || Will Kohl's Cash be the next Crypto in the ATL?
|-
| 520 || Has C.J. Ham's time expired?
|-
| 535 || What should Ohio do now that we will have an over abundance of dogs and cats in our state?
|-
| 539 || Is Rex Grossman the greatest Bears QB this century?
|-
| 547 || If Kirk Cousins applies for a job at Kohl's which one should he apply for and why would it be shipping/receiving?
|-
| 548 || Should I stage a robbery of our house so my wife doesn't find out I reclaimed her gifts for Vikings tickets?
|-
| 554 || Is Kevin O'Connell this century's Dennis Green?
|-
| 556 || Speaking of really short people with a beard, what food challenge could Arif complete?
|-
| 559 || The wife's birthday is tomorrow. Should I wait for Mother's Day clearance flowers?
|}

==Other Notable Community References==
Don from Ohio has been referenced, hypothesised about, and weaponised by other listeners throughout the show's run:

* '''Episode 247 (Kyle):''' "Would sacrificing @DonFromOhio to the football gods anger them further or appease them?"
* '''Episode 251:''' "If you could either have (a) no more questions from @DonFromOhio ever, or (b) a loss by the Eagles tonight — which would you take?"
* '''Episode 420:''' "At that point: can you ever forgive @DonFromOhio for the things he has done?"
* '''Episode 441:''' "Don from Ohio is just a crisis actor?"
* '''Episode 500 (Logan):''' "Last year I followed your advice to Don from Ohio and bought my then pregnant wife a Peloton with scale and she accused me of body shaming her."
* '''Episode 551 (Logan):''' "What is it about Don that caused the Vikings to lose this game? What can the rest of us do to prevent Don from hurting the Vikings during the playoffs?"

==Known Facts==

{| class="wikitable"
! Fact !! Source !! Status
|-
| Based in Ohio || His name || Confirmed
|-
| Ohio State Buckeyes fan || 247 episodes || Confirmed (emphatically)
|-
| Long-term Patreon supporter || Multiple episodes || Confirmed
|-
| Turned 50 around 2020 || Episode 316 || Confirmed
|-
| Proposed to girlfriend in 2020 || Episode 327 || Confirmed
|-
| Married in Hawaii || Episodes 355, 386–388 || Confirmed
|-
| Has a wife || 50+ episodes || Confirmed
|-
| Wife received a Peloton || Episode 455 || Confirmed; received poorly
|-
| Wife had gastric bypass surgery || Episode 506 || Confirmed
|-
| Wife's birthday flowers budgeted at under $20 || Episode 559 || Confirmed
|-
| Owns a wood pellet smoker || Episodes 350+ || Confirmed; brisket did not go well
|-
| Has a kitten || Episode 453 || Confirmed; kitten in the tree
|-
| Temporarily based in Virginia || Episode 397 || Confirmed (bingo halls researched)
|-
| Hell League member || Multiple episodes || Confirmed; rules disputed
|-
| Designated for destruction || Episode 604 || Confirmed; outcome pending
|-
| Vikings fan || 247 episodes of evidence || Plausible
|}

==See Also==
* [[The Mailbag]]
* [[The Hell League]]
* [[James Pogatshnik's Relationships]]
* [[Case Cookus]]
* [[Arif's Car Woes]]
* [[Dusty O'Connell]]
* [[A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe]]

[[Category:Listeners]]
[[Category:Bits & Lore]]
[[Category:Community]]
[[Category:People]]

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<big>'''Welcome to the Norse Code Wiki'''</big><br/>
The fan-maintained encyclopedia for '''Norse Code: The #1 Podcast for Your Minnesota Vikings'''
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Norse Code is a twice-weekly Minnesota Vikings podcast hosted by '''[[Arif Hasan]]'''
and '''[[James Pogatshnik]]'''. Running since 2014 and now over 600 episodes strong,
it covers game reviews, weekly previews, NFL news, and an ever-growing mailbag —
all through the lens of die-hard Vikings fandom.

==Listen & Follow==
* 🎙️ [https://www.wideleft.football Wide Left Substack] — Primary home
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== 📻 Episodes ==
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* [[Episode Archive]]
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== 👤 Hosts ==
Hosts, guests, and recurring voices.
* [[Arif Hasan]]
* [[James Pogatshnik]]
* [[Dusty O'Connell]]
* [[Category:Guests|All Guests]]
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==🎙️ Bits & Lore==
Norse Code has developed a rich collection of running jokes, recurring bits, and
beloved lore over its 600+ episodes. These moments are as much a part of the show's
identity as the Vikings analysis itself. Notable recurring elements include Arif's
sumo coverage (a genuine passion that has earned its own segment), the annual
Christmas clip show, the mailbag, and a cast of recurring guests who have become
"friends of the show." The show is also known for its deeply committed bit economy
— once a joke enters the Norse Code universe, it tends to stay forever.

See the full [[Bits & Lore]] page for a catalogued list of running jokes,
memorable moments, and show traditions.
</div>

<div style="background:#f8f0ff; padding:15px; border-radius:6px; flex:1; min-width:220px;">
==🏆 Friends & Enemies List==
The Norse Code Friends & Enemies List recognizes recurring guests and contributors who have
become fixtures of the show over the years. These are the voices listeners know
almost as well as Arif and James themselves.

Notable members include:
* '''[[Luke Braun]]''' — Crime enthusiast & bee eugenicist
* '''[[Draw Play Dave]]''' — The show's artist & merch designer
* '''[[Justis Mosqueda]]''' — The show's sworn Packers enemy, legally required to appear before every Vikings-Packers matchup
* '''[[Jeremy Reisman]]''' — The Lions beat writer and "friend of the show" for NFC North previews
* '''[[Lorin Cox]]''' — Bears coverage and recurring guest
* '''[[Dusty O'Connell]]''' — Co-founder and original co-host, now recurring guest

[[Category:Ring of Honor]]
</div>

<div style="background:#f8f0ff; padding:15px; border-radius:6px; flex:1; min-width:220px;">
'''💬 Discord Personalities'''<br/>
The listeners who became lore.
* [[Don from Ohio]]
* [[A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe]]
* [[Nolan Kehler]]
* [[:Category:Listeners|All Listeners]]
</div>

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==🔥 The Hell League==
The Hell League is a fantasy football league created and run by [[James Pogatshnik]],
open to Norse Code listeners via an annual lottery.

Established in 2021 as a platform to experiment with innovations in fantasy
cruelty, it requires managers to start two active kickers every week under a
uniquely punishing scoring system. The defining feature is a brutal sliding
scale for kicker scoring — missed extra points carry a deduction of -50 points,
a penalty James increased from -25 midseason in year one because it wasn't
penalizing players enough.

By the time of Episode 500, the show had run eight Hell Leagues.
Each August, James announces on air that the lottery for new spots is open.
To enter, email [mailto:norsecodepodcast@gmail.com norsecodepodcast@gmail.com].

See [[The Hell League]] for full rules, scoring structure, and season results.

[[Category:Hell League]]
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==🎤 Live Shows==
Norse Code has held live recordings with fans throughout its history.
By the time of Episode 500 in December 2023, the show had completed
seven live shows.

Known live show locations include:
* '''Seattle, WA''' — Petoskey's Bar, November 29th (early run)
* '''Minneapolis, MN''' — Union 32 Craft House, November 2022
(the famous Laquon Treadwell jersey giveaway episode)
* '''Denver, CO''' — The Dam Grille (Episode 495), featuring
Arif, James, and Dusty, with James getting revenge on Arif with help from the Discord
* '''Virtual''' — A Patreon-exclusive Zoom live show was held during COVID

[[Category:Live Shows]]
|}
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The fan-maintained encyclopedia for '''Norse Code: The #1 Podcast for Your Minnesota Vikings'''
</div>

Norse Code is a twice-weekly Minnesota Vikings podcast hosted by '''[[Arif Hasan]]'''
and '''[[James Pogatshnik]]'''. Running since 2014 and now over 600 episodes strong,
it covers game reviews, weekly previews, NFL news, and an ever-growing mailbag —
all through the lens of die-hard Vikings fandom.

==Listen & Follow==
* 🎙️ [https://www.wideleft.football Wide Left Substack] — Primary home
* 🍎 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/norse-code-the-1-podcast-for-your-minnesota-vikings/id920144256 Apple Podcasts]
* 📺 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsMXEFmqXRL-7BQf30x8FWw YouTube]
* 🐦 [@NorseCodeDN on Twitter/X]
* 💰 [https://www.patreon.com/norsecode Patreon] — Exclusive content
* 👕 [https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code Merch Store]

==Explore the Wiki==
</div>

<div style="background:#f8f0ff; padding:15px; border-radius:6px; flex:1; min-width:220px;">
'''📻 Episodes'''<br/>
Browse the full episode archive by season.
* [[Episode Archive]]
</div>

<div style="background:#f8f0ff; padding:15px; border-radius:6px; flex:1; min-width:220px;">

== 👤 Hosts ==
Hosts, guests, and recurring voices.
* [[Arif Hasan]]
* [[James Pogatshnik]]
* [[Dusty O'Connell]]
* [[Category:Guests|All Guests]]
</div>

<div style="background:#f8f0ff; padding:15px; border-radius:6px; flex:1; min-width:220px;">

==🎙️ Bits & Lore==
Norse Code has developed a rich collection of running jokes, recurring bits, and
beloved lore over its 600+ episodes. These moments are as much a part of the show's
identity as the Vikings analysis itself. Notable recurring elements include Arif's
sumo coverage (a genuine passion that has earned its own segment), the annual
Christmas clip show, the mailbag, and a cast of recurring guests who have become
"friends of the show." The show is also known for its deeply committed bit economy
— once a joke enters the Norse Code universe, it tends to stay forever.

See the full [[Bits & Lore]] page for a catalogued list of running jokes,
memorable moments, and show traditions.
</div>

<div style="background:#f8f0ff; padding:15px; border-radius:6px; flex:1; min-width:220px;">
==🏆 Friends & Enemies List==
The Norse Code Friends & Enemies List recognizes recurring guests and contributors who have
become fixtures of the show over the years. These are the voices listeners know
almost as well as Arif and James themselves.

Notable members include:
* '''[[Luke Braun]]''' — Crime enthusiast & bee eugenicist
* '''[[Draw Play Dave]]''' — The show's artist & merch designer
* '''[[Justis Mosqueda]]''' — The show's sworn Packers enemy, legally required to appear before every Vikings-Packers matchup
* '''[[Jeremy Reisman]]''' — The Lions beat writer and "friend of the show" for NFC North previews
* '''[[Lorin Cox]]''' — Bears coverage and recurring guest
* '''[[Dusty O'Connell]]''' — Co-founder and original co-host, now recurring guest

[[Category:Ring of Honor]]
</div>

<div style="background:#f8f0ff; padding:15px; border-radius:6px; flex:1; min-width:220px;">
'''💬 Discord Personalities'''<br/>
The listeners who became lore.
* [[Don from Ohio]]
* [[A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe]]
* [[Nolan Kehler]]
* [[:Category:Listeners|All Listeners]]
</div>

<div style="background:#f8f0ff; padding:15px; border-radius:6px; flex:1; min-width:220px;">

==🔥 The Hell League==
The Hell League is a fantasy football league created and run by [[James Pogatshnik]],
open to Norse Code listeners via an annual lottery.

Established in 2021 as a platform to experiment with innovations in fantasy
cruelty, it requires managers to start two active kickers every week under a
uniquely punishing scoring system. The defining feature is a brutal sliding
scale for kicker scoring — missed extra points carry a deduction of -50 points,
a penalty James increased from -25 midseason in year one because it wasn't
penalizing players enough.

By the time of Episode 500, the show had run eight Hell Leagues.
Each August, James announces on air that the lottery for new spots is open.
To enter, email [mailto:norsecodepodcast@gmail.com norsecodepodcast@gmail.com].

See [[The Hell League]] for full rules, scoring structure, and season results.

[[Category:Hell League]]
</div>

<div style="background:#f8f0ff; padding:15px; border-radius:6px; flex:1; min-width:220px;">
==🎤 Live Shows==
Norse Code has held live recordings with fans throughout its history.
By the time of Episode 500 in December 2023, the show had completed
seven live shows.

Known live show locations include:
* '''Seattle, WA''' — Petoskey's Bar, November 29th (early run)
* '''Minneapolis, MN''' — Union 32 Craft House, November 2022
(the famous Laquon Treadwell jersey giveaway episode)
* '''Denver, CO''' — The Dam Grille (Episode 495), featuring
Arif, James, and Dusty, with James getting revenge on Arif with help from the Discord
* '''Virtual''' — A Patreon-exclusive Zoom live show was held during COVID

[[Category:Live Shows]]
|}
</div>

<div style="background:#f8f0ff; padding:15px; border-radius:6px; flex:1; min-width:220px;">
==About This Wiki==
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the Daily Norseman, or SB Nation. To contribute, contact the wiki administrator.

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