Episode 494
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| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Game Review |
Norse Code Episode 494 was a game review episode following the Vikings' victory over the New Orleans Saints.
Overview
[edit]The episode reviewed the Vikings' performance against the Saints with Josh Dobbs at quarterback, discussed Anthony Barr's return to the team, and featured an extensive mailbag covering topics from Dobbs' mobility compared to Kirk Cousins to emergency backup positions and Thanksgiving meal planning.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Denver live show announcement and merchandise updates
- Saints Game Review
- Analysis of the Vikings' performance against New Orleans
- Anthony Barr Returns
- Discussion of the linebacker's return to Minnesota
- Mailbag
- Extended listener questions on various Vikings and non-football topics
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Generic Vikings Fan - Rough percentage-wise, how many plays since Kirk's been out have been bailed out by a mobile QB that Kirk would have checked down vs. plays Kirk could have scrambled for?
- John Knebel - For Arif's dictionary corner: Dobbs started week 1, is it fair to assess him as a backup and what is a backup QB anyways?
- Jack - Does the conservative second half speak more to a lack of confidence in Dobbs or a vote of confidence in the defense?
- Rahul - How have KOC's 4th down decisions been this year? He seems more conservative. Will this bite us in the long run?
- The Dalt Knight Risners - Why is Ty Chandler not getting more touches? He looks electric as a runner, so is his passing game bad, pass blocking bad?
- Zac Dixon - Let's assume we go 0-1 in the playoffs this year with Dobbs. What would a Dobbs contract look like as a bridge QB?
- KJSegall - Be a man and make a decision: Josh Dobbs or Kirk Cousins for 2024/2025?
- Question about emergency RB options
- Question about annoying song and noise combinations at bars during Saints TD
- Nolan Kehler - When will the Vikings give Brady Oliveira the call up he deserves?
- AllTwentyQ2 - How could facing 3 bad teams in primetime impact KOC's COTY perception?
- Kenneth Allen - Is it fair to say that Dobbs' accuracy on some throws is a bit off?
- Question about funniest outcome for the Rodgers saga
- Andre Keons - Pick your poison: watch a dominant Carson Wentz performance on Thanksgiving or eat an overly cooked turkey breast?
- Bryce - How do I "trick" my buddy into having the live show be part of his bachelor party festivities?
- Rocketman Stan - Could it be assumed that Joshua Dobbs has used space science to dismantle the hex placed on the moon by baby witches?
- Will Melvin - How does the Vikings' success moving chains without JJ affect target share moving forward?
- Question about career paths for someone with Dobbs' background outside sports/aerospace
- Bob the Bolsharif - For Arif's Advertising Corner about Hyundai "Getaway Sales Event"
- The Logic Dump - Josh Dobbs' car arrival and whether Arif should warn him about suburbs if it's a Hyundai
- The Brandon Powell Doctrine - Thanksgiving main dish recommendations for vegetarian family members
- Not Sean Mannion - Will the Texas Rangers' Creed listening tradition apply to the Vikings?
- Logan Bolsharif - Thanksgiving meal alternatives when not seeing extended family
- British Rob - What kind of Oceans Eleven heist could Derek Carr mastermind with his arrested wide receiver room?
- Qam Eckstrom - Examples of doing something clearly not in your best interest, like Hock playing through rib injury
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]The episode featured Arif's car-related content with questions about Josh Dobbs' vehicle and Hyundai dealership avoidance strategies.
Production Notes
[edit]Episode runtime: 1:11:47 with additional timestamps noted at 1:55:28, 1:58:00, and 2:03:03. Denver live show announced for November 17th at The Dam Grille. New Threadless pillow merchandise and ten-year anniversary items mentioned.
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