Episode 373

Taking Notes on a Criminal Conspiracy - analytical laundromat

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Mailbag May 12, 2021

Norse Code Episode 373: Taking Notes on a Criminal Conspiracy - analytical laundromat aired on May 12, 2021.

Overview

This episode covered recent Vikings roster moves including the Mike Hughes trade to Kansas City and new signings, followed by an extensive mailbag covering topics from Kellen Mond's development to beekeeping advice and restaurant recommendations for the rookie quarterback.

Segments

Opening: Live show scheduling discussion
News: Mike Hughes trade, Amari Henderson and other signings, Kellen Mond at mini-camp
Mailbag: Extensive listener questions covering draft analysis, roster construction, and various tangential topics

Mailbag Questions

Rahul - After reading scouting reports on Mond comparing him to a more athletic Teddy Bridgewater, would you move on from Kirk if Mond becomes a top 20ish QB by year 2? Also, have the Bears drafted a more athletic Trubisky in Justin Fields?
Luke Braun - Connected entire personality to Whop Philyor making the team - did I mess up?
Kyle - Based on this year's draft, are the Vikings ready to give up on all round 4 and later picks from last year other than Harrison Hand?
Alessandro - Which bench player has the best chance to surprise and establish himself as a potential starter? (rookies not allowed)
Jay - Is Mike Zimmer changing his defensive philosophy based on offensive trends, given signings like Dalvin Tomlinson and drafting Chazz Surratt?
Dr. Aaron Matson - Which is more important to improve from dumpster fire to below average: WR3 or interior OL?
Andrew - Best free agency targets with current cap space plus post-June 1 space?
Bill Bottke - Why do NFL teams have such small analytical staffs when the Vikings have 4 and most teams have less than 3?
MJ - Where does the kicking competition rank in offseason storylines for each host?
Andrew Fraser - For Arif's Kicker Corner: Why don't teams invest more in kickers given how many points they score?
Andrew Schad - Looking back at past drafts, which Vikings players have been closest to their expected draft value?
Ian Pauli - Favorite/oddest Metrodome experience? Also seeking smoking recipe suggestions for 8-hour cook day
Nick Howard - Bought wife an Instapot for anniversary - any tips or recipes?
Alex - What will cause Kellen Mond's trade request: Minnesota winters or questionable Minnesota seafood?
DrawPlayDave - Please rank fish restaurants in Minneapolis for Kellen Mond
Joey - Is walleye sushi a thing?
Nolan Kehler - Where should Kellen Mond go for seafood in Twin Cities? (Oceanaire, Macs, Anchor, Stellas mentioned)
Panhandle Slim - How much donation for smoker cook-off between James and Don from Ohio?
Eddie Crane - Who is Arif targeting in dynasty drafts? Also beekeeping question about aggressive Minnesota Hygienic bees
Ricardo - Concerned about James having anger issues based on hostility toward Bingo People, hatred of cats, and other dislikes
Don from Ohio - You can fight animals with one Vikings Twitter person and one weapon (not a gun) - who's your partner and weapon?

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio appears in mailbag with typical combative question about fighting animals and bail bond joke
Arif's Beekeeping Corner featured with detailed question about aggressive Minnesota Hygienic bee behavior
Arif's Kicker Corner referenced
Reference to Episode 258 callback
James' various hatreds catalogued (Bingo People, cats, Firefly)

Production Notes

61:00 long pause noted
Note to move segment 164 before mailbag
Episode runs approximately 61+ minutes

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