Episode 446

That Mariota Almost Interception

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	Victoria from Twitter
Type	Preview

Norse Code Episode 446: That Mariota Almost Interception aired in November 2022.

Overview

This episode features a preview of the Vikings' upcoming matchup against the Buffalo Bills, with guest Victoria from Twitter providing analysis. The hosts also address a comprehensive mailbag covering topics from player comparisons to mystical theories about Kevin O'Connell's coaching abilities.

Segments

Opening: Patreon updates and merchandise announcements
Bills Preview: Discussion with Victoria from Twitter about the upcoming Vikings-Bills game
Mailbag: Extensive listener questions covering game analysis, player evaluations, and humorous tangents

Mailbag Questions

Ryan - Should we be more worried about a 75% Josh Allen or a Miracle revenge team up? What progress should we expect for TJ's second game in Purple? Was the play book limited given the decision to give him 90% snaps?
Kenneth Allen - Seems like the best week to ask: who do you think is the better WR, Diggs or Jefferson?
Jack - Was Evans' Commies game a one off? Or does he have a legitimate chance of keeping up with Diggs (athletically, are Terry and Diggs similar?)?
Skol and fish - After each game, the staff says "we got the win but still have things to clean up" or something similar. The D Line seems improved, are you seeing meaningful improvements week to week in other units?
Chad - What is the over under on touchdowns scored in Vikings/Bills this weekend by people named Cook? What about by people with 5 letters or less in their name?
Andrew - How does Aaron Roger's contract play out if hypothetically he retires at the end of the year. Did that contract he signed with GB really put them in a bad spot for a while, or did they properly mitigate the risk of that happening? Side note: My father and I have an ongoing deal that the moment we learn that Rogers is no longer a Packer you must find the nearest beer and shotgun it immediately.
Anonymous - Seeing this narrative of '1 score games' for the Vikings seems disingenuous. Last year more of the games felt very 50-50. This year the '1 score games' are a lot less 50-50 in the last few minutes of play. Is there some merit to this frustration or am I just hanging out in Arif's Confirmation Bias corner?
Tim Rizzo - If you had to ward off Blu of Earth's dark magik, what item would you carry at all times to ensure your safety? Theory about Kevin O'Connell as a blood elf wielding blood magic.
Benjamin - As Minnesota's foremost occultist, does Arif feel the celestial success is sustainable? Or should fans brace themselves for a regression to the moon?
Damian Barrett - In light of the Colts head coach appointment, what tangentially relevant yet wildly inappropriate job could you be appointed to?
Kevin - My wife's family has a nontraditional Thanksgiving making Ramen. What should we bring for the pot and sharkcoochie board?
Don from Ohio - What is the designated category that allows Arif to have a verified blue check mark on Twitter?
Rorshach Cousins - Will Twitter dying affect your readership/listenership?
Vikings Burner Account - You have 11 Tom Brady's and 11 actual goats competing in different tasks - who's more likely to accomplish their job?

Guests

Victoria from Twitter appeared to preview the Vikings-Bills matchup.

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio continues his tradition of pointed questions about Arif's credentials and behavior
Extended mystical theories about Kevin O'Connell's coaching methods, including blood elf speculation
Discussion of Blu of Earth's dark magic influence on the team
November 17th live show announced at Union 32

Production Notes

Episode references timestamps 3347, 8555, 8900
Patreon pricing mentioned at $37.81 annually compared to $42

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