Episode 450
Episode 450
The living curse
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Game Review |
Norse Code Episode 450: The living curse is a milestone episode of the podcast.
Overview
[edit]The hosts review the Patriots game and address listener questions in an extensive mailbag segment. The episode explores themes of curses, coaching stability, and quarterback performance while celebrating reaching episode 450.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Patreon and PayPal supporter acknowledgments
- Patriots Game Review
- Analysis of the team's performance against New England
- Mailbag
- Extended listener Q&A covering various Vikings topics
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Damian Barrett - Did Thielen's public rejection of turkey catapult him to top spot in Arif's HoF? Given the team's record, what is the likelihood we lose coordinators in the off-season?
- Ed Donatello - If you had to compare the Patriots game to a Thanksgiving dish you ate this year, what would it be and why?
- John Belk - Are there examples of a QB with Kirk's track record turning it on this late in the season? How good would the team be if he does?
- Ulaeron - Has Kirk Cousins earned a contract extension? What do the Vikings need to see?
- Professor Poop - What explains the defense's poor performance this year despite more talent than 2021?
- Lee - For kicker conspiracy corner: Is Greg Joseph secretly a math genius knowing exactly how many points are needed for wins?
- Nolan Kehler - Can Case Cookus cook us by causing chaos for Carroll, the Chargers, and Cookin' Russ in consecutive contests?
- The Logic Dump - Will there be pushback against massive guaranteed QB contracts after high-profile underperformance?
- Chris - Which team will tank harder: a Rodgers-less Packers or a Fields-less Bears?
- The Real Jak - For Mistimed Spellcasting Corner: Is KOC's magic ensuring Vikings play backup QBs a karmic punishment?
- Ingram's Left Foot - For James's relationship corner: Getting married in Cancun same weekend as potential NFCC game
- Logan - Is Cub Foods selling turkey breasts packaged like whole turkeys a crime against humanity?
- Question about Arif's anime knowledge and "super Saiyan Goku" reference
- Bojack Norseman - For "Should I want to be like you when I grow up" corner: Personal/professional dynamic sacrifices
- Don from Ohio - For Christmas presents corner: Gift suggestions after wife bought herself multiple items
- Tim Rizzo - For Arif-Is-Definitely-Guilty Corner: Evidence of Arif's involvement with dark magic
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]- Case Cookus references in Nolan Kehler's question
- Don from Ohio makes an appearance with relationship/gift advice request
- Arif's alleged dark magic practices discussed in Tim Rizzo's question
- Milestone 450th episode celebration
Production Notes
[edit]Timestamps noted: 6545, 11519, 11834, 12706, 14625
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