Episode 225
Death Comes to Frogtown
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Offseason |
Norse Code Episode 225: Death Comes to Frogtown was an offseason episode covering the Vikings' hiring of offensive coordinator John DeFilippo and related roster moves.
Overview
[edit]The episode focused primarily on the Vikings' hiring of John DeFilippo as offensive coordinator and the retention of their quarterback coach despite interest from the Giants. The hosts also addressed Kirk Cousins-related news and fielded extensive mailbag questions about DeFilippo's coaching philosophy and various other topics.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Episode introduction and news setup
- Vikings News
- John DeFilippo hiring as offensive coordinator, QB coach retention, Kirk Cousins developments
- Mailbag
- Extensive listener questions covering DeFilippo, trades, betting, and various Norse Code topics
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Kyle Slay-bee - What would it take to trade for Wentz? Outside of QB, are there prototypes of playing styles JDF seems to prefer on offense?
- Nathan Manthe - Why does Arif hate Defilipo? Is it because he got to coach his man-crush Carson Wentz?
- Tim Clarke - Which PHI FAs might he bring with him? Which do you like? What can we learn about DeFilippo from his time as OC in Cleveland?
- Nick Olson - How can Norse Code be "the largest and only division of Norse Code LLC"?
- John Belk - Interested in Arif's thoughts on his betting this year: how it went, what he learned, if he thinks betting on sports is a good idea
- DonfromOhio - On a scale of 1 to Kev where would you rate me as insufferable if Kyle Sloter were named week 1 starter for 2018? Any truth to the rumor @TheBenNatan was responsible for breaking the Ritz canopy or stealing one of the US Bank Stadium seats?
- Kenneth Allen - What're your favourite game day snacks?
- Andrew Frasier - Burrito bowl. Are they ever ok to consume?
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]The episode features Don from Ohio asking about Kyle Sloter and referencing the "scale of 1 to Kev" rating system. There are also references to Norse Code live show incidents involving @TheBenNatan and the Ritz canopy.
Production Notes
[edit]Timestamps noted at 17:00, 18:00, 45:30, and a reference to "60 windows."
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