{{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 ==
"Norse Code is at least the fifth best Vikings podcast on the Internet" - Dusty O'Connell|Norse Code YouTube channel

== Death ==
[[File:DustyObit.jpg.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Dust's Obituary]]

== 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
|}

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{{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}}

== 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]]

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

'''James Pogatshnik''' (known online as '''bigmono''') 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 ==
{{Quote|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

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Arif Hasan

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{{HostInfobox
| name = Arif Hasan
| role = Co-host, Analyst
| twitter = @ArifHasanNFL
| email = arifmhasan@gmail.com
| substack = [https://www.wideleft.football Wide Left]
| since = 2014
}}

'''Arif Hasan''' is a Minnesota Vikings blogger, NFL analyst, and co-host of
[[Norse Code]]. He is widely regarded as one of the most analytically rigorous
Vikings writers in independent media.

== Background ==
Hasan left a career in direct advocacy and political lobbying to write about
football, and went from covering occasional practices at training camp to covering
the Super Bowl — without a college journalism degree or formal background in
sportswriting.

He attended the University of Minnesota, where he was on the debate team.
It was there that a fantasy football league requirement first sparked his interest
in the sport.

== Writing & Analysis ==
Hasan has been writing about the NFL for more than a decade, specializing in
deep-dive analysis using film and analytics. His work has appeared in the
Star Tribune, the LA Times, the International Business Times, Forbes, MSNBC,
and Bleacher Report. He previously covered the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic
and Zone Coverage before joining Pro Football Network.

He currently publishes the '''[https://www.wideleft.football Wide Left]''' newsletter
on Substack, which is split into three content verticals: ''Lead Dive'' for NFL
analysis, ''Two Gap'' for college and draft coverage, and ''Outside Zone'' for
cultural and political commentary.

== On Norse Code ==
Arif is the analytical heart of the show, bringing film study, statistics, and
league-wide context to every Vikings discussion. He is known on the pod for his
mailbag responses, sumo coverage, consensus big board work, and occasionally
strong opinions about food.

== Social & Contact ==
* Twitter/X: [https://twitter.com/ArifHasanNFL @ArifHasanNFL]
* Substack: [https://www.wideleft.football Wide Left]
* Email: arifmhasan@gmail.com

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