Episode 416

window mirror paradox

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Preview February 8, 2022

Norse Code Episode 416: window mirror paradox aired on February 8, 2022.

Overview

This episode covered the likely hiring of Kevin O'Connell as head coach, discussed Jim Harbaugh's status, and featured extensive Super Bowl LVI prop bets between the hosts. The episode also included a lengthy mailbag segment covering various Vikings-related topics and listener questions.

Segments

Opening: Episode introduction and news updates
Coaching News: Discussion of Kevin O'Connell hiring and Jim Harbaugh situation
Coordinator Updates: Other coaching staff arrivals and departures
Super Bowl Prop Bets: Extensive prop bet predictions between Arif and James
Mailbag: Listener questions and discussions

Mailbag Questions

Damian Barrett - For an organization that prides itself on egalitarianism, does the league need to look at coach hiring rules? While the Vikings will benefit this year, does the current setup promote short-sightedness over building a long-term pipeline?
What is the point of the Pro Bowl? Do players enjoy it? Was it ever competitive? What would you like to see it replaced with?
Zach Hanson - Is KOC the shot in the arm that the offense needs? Are we concerned given Kirk's stance on previous shots in the arm?
Chris - For Arif's Twitter arguments corner: will you be disappointed if/when we trade Cousins because of the amount of arguing he causes?
Mayo Coffee - What does the O'Connell hiring mean for the fullback position in Minnesota? Are there personnel decisions so unpopular they're not worth the perceived improvement?
Tep - Where is Mike Zimmer spending the 2022 NFL season?
John Belk - In hindsight, how much should the 49ers have been willing to trade for Kirk last offseason?
Rahul - Which move was more mathematically sound: choosing Baker over Allen or trading up for Mahomes?
Kenneth Allen - Cook had a low PFF ranking by season's end. Could you contextualize that ranking?
Dakota D - Will the Packers now have a serviceable special teams unit?
Ryan - How do teams manage scouting before hiring coaches? Can you provide a Harbaugh era fanfic?
Jeremy - If Kirk were a free agent and Mond was our only QB, would Cousins be on the radar?
Nolan Kehler - Question for James' Piano Corner: what classical piece best sums up the coaching search?
Andrew Schuba - Career advice about working at his mother's company
Don from Ohio - Comparing his feelings about supporting a Michigan coach to Arif's feelings about Rise of Skywalker
Don from Ohio's "All's fair in love and war" corner - Cheating at Wordle against his wife

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio appears with multiple questions, including his signature "All's fair in love and war" corner segment about cheating at Wordle against his wife.

Production Notes

Timestamps: 6230, 9207, 10448, 12118, 12650, 135, 14348
Audio note: Burp at 148
Patreon supporters acknowledged: Tyler Forness, Jacob Kost, Hari Mohandas

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