Episode 319
Episode 319
We are all on drugs
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Offseason |
Norse Code Episode 319: We are all on drugs was an offseason episode focusing on NFL Draft preparation and mailbag questions.
Overview
[edit]This episode covered NFL Combine reactions, compensatory picks discussion, and an extensive mailbag segment. The hosts discussed draft prospects and Vikings roster construction during the pre-draft period.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Discussion of being in Indianapolis
- Combine Thoughts
- Analysis including Diet Pepsi reference
- Compensatory Picks
- Overview of Vikings' compensatory selections
- Mailbag
- Extensive listener questions covering draft, roster moves, and various topics
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Kevin (Patreon) - Feelings on Vikings pick at 25, potential trade down scenarios, thoughts on Jalen Hurts in 2nd round
- Chris - Pros and cons of guaranteeing Kearse a starting spot vs letting Harris walk vs signing Harris and trading Smith
- Bill Bottke - Tyler Johnson's draft prospects despite lack of elite speed; David Morgan as potential fullback replacement for CJ Ham
- Trash Mike - How would Arif fix the corner position
- Dukes Code - Which QB will be Arif's next hot take vessel after Wentz, Trubisky, Allen
- Kyle Slaybee - Priority on drafting safety assuming Anthony Harris departure
- Nick Olson - Is Zimmer right that safety is less important defensively
- Kenneth Allen - How first year safeties perform in Zimmer's defense
- Matt Beckendorf - XFL viability for high school players going pro
- Andrew Shaaad - Predicting the next unstoppable team/player/system
- Adam West - Which Vikings WR can eat the most tacos
- Luke Braun - Space Jam MonStars talent absorption scenario
- Michael - Which draft pick falling to 25 would make James celebrate with cowboy butter slip'n'slide
- Ted Glover - COVID-19 precautions and Iron Man mask effectiveness
- Professor Poop - Most prodigiously poopy offseason scenario
- Eddie - Mock draft reading symptoms vs illness; Mahomes rental with terrible players scenario; favorite springtime activity
- Corey Ruegg - What's cooking in Arif's kitchen this offseason
- Swervin Shwervin - Is corned beef actually good or Stockholm syndrome
- Beef Brewski - Adding strongman events to NFL Combine
- Don from Ohio - Vegas trip recommendations for Korean BBQ and In-N-Out
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]- Reference to Dusty becoming "Gordon Ramsey"
- James' multiple marriages compared to Ross from Friends
- Don from Ohio appears with travel/food questions
- Professor Poop returns with scatological scenarios
Production Notes
[edit]- Timestamp reference: 41:00 "why are we even IN indianapolis"
- Timestamp: 106:18
- Diet Pepsi clarification noted in show notes
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