Episode 410

That Funny Feeling (terrifying human)

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Mailbag January 9, 2022

Norse Code Episode 410: That Funny Feeling (terrifying human) aired on January 9, 2022.

Overview

A mailbag-focused episode reviewing the Vikings' loss to the Los Angeles Rams and discussing the team's defensive struggles, coaching future, and season outlook. The hosts address listener questions about the team's inconsistent performance and organizational direction heading into the playoffs.

Segments

Opening: Episode introduction and Patreon acknowledgments
Mailbag: Extended mailbag session covering game review and season analysis

Mailbag Questions

Kenneth Allen - What was Harrison Smith's penalty situation? How efficient were the Rams' rushes and how does Minnesota's run defense compare generally?
Damian Barrett - Analytics on kicking field goals when down 10 points vs. going for touchdown. Back-to-back "Superbowl" games and Linear Superbowl belt implications.
SkolOrWhatever - What is the path back to the Linear Superbowl?
Kevin - Why did the Rams game feel surprising? Team assessment and run defense issues.
Ikes Vikes - Defense's inability to make crucial plays in crunch moments - scheme vs. execution?
Dr. Aron Matson - Darrisaw's PFF grade evaluation. Justin Jefferson's red zone play calling criticism vs. Kirk Cousins being conservative.
Colin Olson - Evaluation of Kirk Cousins' $33M salary and how much he's overpaid.
Professor Poop - Concerns about next season's "fecal overload." Ranking potential catastrophes: Packers success, Bears hiring Zimmer, Kirk's massive extension.
Beef Brewski - Draft failures on offensive line and secondary - bad luck or bad scouting?
Nick Howard - When will the Wilfs fire everyone? Was drafting Mond a job-saving move?
Devin - Which assistants should the next coaching regime keep? Patterson and McCardell mentioned.
Cain - Best possible vs. most likely head coach and GM candidates.
Christopher Wiley - Rick Spielman staying while Zimmer leaves - how much blame does the GM deserve?
Michael - Valuing stability over potential coaching upgrade given league trends.
Zen Cupid - Curse Practitioner Corner: Could collectively cursing all other NFL teams level the playing field?
Joe Jestus - What supernatural forces caused Vikings' misery beyond baby witches hexing the moon?
Chris - "Inability to throw left" - Arif or Trubisky naming rights?
Bryan Jellerson - Hypothetical fight between Breeland and Chris Tomasson with Zimmer's preference.
Nolan Kehler - Case Cookus Christmas Conundrum Corner: Alliterative analysis of Case Cookus concerns.
Resigned Sigh - Attending Lambeau game, shouting "Vikings are not to be trusted" frequency. Lambeau rating assessment.
Jesse from NYC - Hell League Viking Award for playoff disappointment after promising season.
Eddie Crane - Trading first round pick for Jonathan Allen or Duron Payne. Beekeeping Corner: managing multiple hives and introducing Russian bees to Italian bee community.
Don from Ohio - Team performance correlation with his Hawaii trip. Breakfast Etiquette: Luke Braun pouring orange juice into cereal. Wife wanting him to discard stained Vikings t-shirts.

Key Bits & Lore

Case Cookus Christmas Conundrum Corner returns with extensive alliterative analysis
Arif's Curse Practitioner Corner explores collective cursing strategy
Arif's Beekeeping Corner addresses hive management and bee community dynamics
Don from Ohio's breakfast etiquette segment and t-shirt relationship advice
Hell League award system for playoff disappointment

Production Notes

Episode runtime: 103:00

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