Episode 353
How do you take a sack there, Kyler?
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | John Owning (Dallas Morning News) |
| Type | Preview |
Norse Code Episode 353: How do you take a sack there, Kyler? was a preview episode focusing on the Minnesota Vikings' upcoming matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
Overview
[edit]The episode featured a preview of the Cowboys game with guest John Owning from the Dallas Morning News, followed by an extensive mailbag covering topics ranging from Andy Dalton's effectiveness against the Vikings defense to Thanksgiving meal preparation. The hosts also addressed various listener questions about roster construction, coaching decisions, and playoff scenarios.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Episode introduction and Patreon acknowledgments
- Cowboys Preview
- Interview with John Owning discussing Dallas
- Mailbag
- Listener questions covering Vikings topics and personal advice
- Thanksgiving Section
- Holiday cooking and food discussion
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Tim - Does Andy Dalton's record vs common/uncommon opponents when in Cincinnati apply to Zimmer's familiarity with him?
- Andrew Schad - Is the Vikings struggling against backup QBs more fact or meme?
- Steezo - Are there young CBs who could transition to free safety next season with Harris likely moving on?
- Kyle Slaybee - Yannick Ngakoue has only missed one game in his career and teams are 26-46 when playing him. Is he the reason the Vikings started 1-5 and why the Ravens have looked bad?
- Wes - If Andy Dalton leads the Cowboys to a win, how does he do it?
- Matt McKeon - When's the next loss on the schedule and when's the last one for the season?
- John Belk - Would the Vikings have been better off making a godfather offer for Tua or Herbert versus keeping their 2020 draft class?
- Riccardo - Is the best long-term strategy for Vikings success to pay whatever it takes to convince Chicago and Detroit ownership not to clean house?
- Jeremy - How would you rate Kubiak's playcalling?
- Paul - Is winning out a must to make the playoffs given they're two games behind top NFC teams?
- Real HG - Should we be worried about the campaign to get Yannick Ngakoue into the Pro Bowl?
- Dukes Code - How do we liberate Ben DiNucci who is getting the Tom Brady at Michigan treatment?
- Ryan - For James' passive aggressive corner about remaking girlfriend's meals
- Chris - If Zimmer and Spielman listen to the podcast while driving, would that change the content?
- Nick - For Arif's parenting corner about 3-year-old son refusing to sleep in his own bed
- Don from Ohio - Do you see the Cowboys drafting a quarterback in the first round instead of re-signing Dak?
Thanksgiving Section
[edit]- Kyle Slaybee - Is it too late to get involved with an Anti-Thank movement for the War on Thanksgiving?
- Jeremy - Thanksgiving side dish strategy: 2-3 strong contributors or everything under the sun?
- Logan - How should I cook chicken for just my wife and me?
- Duke Bangcok - What are your Mount Rushmore of Thanksgiving dishes?
- Luke Braun - What is the ideal Thanksgiving entree if we've rejected turkey?
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]Don from Ohio continued his running correspondence, crediting Arif as his "guardian angel" after James allegedly tried to ruin his life through fantasy football losses, brisket disasters, and various mishaps. Don offered to repent by spreading Arif's anti-turkey message or ridiculing NDSU daily.
Production Notes
[edit]- 50:21 - mistake data
- 83:07 - silence noted in production
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