Episode 258
Episode 258
Trash Birds and Bears
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Game Review
November 22, 2018 |
Norse Code Episode 258: Trash Birds and Bears aired on November 22, 2018.
Overview
[edit]The episode reviews the Vikings' game against the Chicago Bears, analyzes the team's playoff path, and provides a preview of the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers. The hosts also discuss the stability of turnover rates and answer Thanksgiving-themed mailbag questions.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Arif criticizes Teddy (21ish minutes)
- Bears Review
- Analysis of the Vikings' performance against Chicago
- Playoff Path
- Discussion of Minnesota's remaining path to the playoffs
- Packers Preview
- What has changed since the Week 2 matchup
- Mailbag
- Turnover stability, Thanksgiving dishes, and team analysis
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Raul — How stable are turnover rates for offenses and quarterbacks, specifically Kirk Cousins? Also, Instant Pot vs Ninja Foodi comparison
- Brad Davis — Cooking appliance advice for Christmas gift
- Ian — What's more toxic: Vikings Twitter infighting after losses or dry Thanksgiving turkey?
- Kyle Slay-bee — Can Arif criticize Kirk more? Jon Gruden trade value? Most controversial Thanksgiving dish?
- Kenneth Allen — Anthony Harris performance evaluation; were his picks skill or luck? Zimmer's comments on setting up the run vs analytics perspective. Thoughts on takeout Indian food for Thanksgiving?
- DrunkenVike — Is criticism of John DeFilippo's play calling warranted? Small dinner main course recommendations instead of whole turkey
- AdamWest — Will the Vikings stop running 2 yards up the middle from 12 personnel? Best Viking Thanksgiving side dish comparison
- ZenCupid — Should bringing just a veggie tray be insulting or relieving? Who on the Vikings offense is acting as the team's "turkey"?
- Don From Ohio — Should he be optimistic about the team or embrace the darkness for the rest of the season?
Production Notes
[edit]- Timestamp corrections noted at 53:30, 116:24, and 117:00
- Note about "respecting the reality of time itself"
- Patreon donation acknowledgment: Jason Boulay
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