Episode 481

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Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	Michael Peterson (Bolts from the Blue)
Type	Preview

Norse Code Episode 481 featured a preview of the Vikings-Chargers matchup with analysis of recent roster moves.

Overview

The episode covered the Vikings' recent acquisitions of Dalton Risner and Cam Akers, previewed the upcoming Chargers game with guest Michael Peterson from Bolts from the Blue, and addressed extensive mailbag questions about the team's 0-2 start and roster construction decisions.

Segments

Opening: Patreon acknowledgments and announcements
New Acquisitions: Analysis of Dalton Risner and Cam Akers signings
Chargers Preview: Guest segment with Michael Peterson, head editor at Bolts from the Blue
Mailbag: Extensive Q&A covering roster moves, team outlook, and various corners

Mailbag Questions

Drawplaydave - What would be the funniest thing the Bears could be covering up right now
Ingrams Left arm - How should the fan base feel about the recent roster changes? Frustrated management mess up roster construction or hopeful they're willing to correct mistakes early? Any other remaining acquisitions you see on the horizon?
Benn - Do you think the primary motivation behind signing Cam Akers was because his current Madden rating is 5 points higher than Alexander Mattison's?
El Presidente - For Arif's Agricultural Corner: By adding Akers, does gross production increase or will the big Oxen up front not be able to pull their weight regardless of the addition making no positive improvement on the overall crop output?
RoRo - What are the chances the vikes could scoop up Justin Fields, having punted on him in the draft
Facebook-trained Historian - Is it too soon to call the 2022 a failure?
Cody - Harrison Smith's name has rarely been mentioned over the first two games. is he playing well? or, is he beginning to fade into the background?
Zygi Dilf - How many fumbles per game would the Vikings need to give away to break the all time record. Feels like the record they'd have the best shot at breaking this year.
Joe Glicek - For Arif's double negative corner: if both if these teams are super cursed, is it possible that this could be one of the most flawless games of the year? Or will the cursedness be doubled and we're in for a REAL treat.
Pessimistic MN Sports Fan - For James's name pronunciation corner: what is the full name of the Texans kicker?
Nude Egg - Question for Arif's missing vehicles corner: having recently had your car stolen by the police, do you have any advice for the Charleston-area individual who is currently missing their vehicle ($80m F-35)?
Don from Ohio - Biggest issue for Vikings being 0-2: 1) Weak interior OL which is causing the running game to be non-existent. 2) woefully undersized defense. 3) The Vikings (And Norse Code) not signing @PitBossGrills as a sponsor for this season.

Guests

Michael Peterson served as the featured guest, providing Chargers perspective as head editor of Bolts from the Blue for the team preview segment.

Key Bits & Lore

Arif's car being "stolen by the police" referenced in mailbag
Don from Ohio's continued PitBoss Grills promotional plugs
Various recurring "corners" including Arif's Agricultural Corner, missing vehicles corner, and Inside Kwesi's head segment

Production Notes

Burp noted at 123:24
Timestamp marker at 130:50
Denver live show announcement for November 19th game (taping November 17th)
New threadless pillow merchandise and ten-year anniversary merch announced

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