Editing Dusty O'Connell

{{HostInfobox
| name        = Dusty O'Connell
| role        = Co-founder, Original Co-host
| since       = 2013
| until       = 2018
| status      = Recurring Guest
}}

'''Dusty O'Connell''' is the co-founder of [[Norse Code]] and served as 
[[Arif Hasan]]'s original co-host from the podcast's launch in 2013 until 2018.

== Role on Norse Code ==
Dusty co-founded Norse Code and hosted it from 2013 until 2018.  
In the show's early years he was Arif's primary on-air partner, providing the 
everyman fan perspective alongside Arif's analytical approach. James Pogatshnik 
initially filled in as interim host when Dusty was unavailable  — a 
arrangement that eventually became permanent when James took over as full-time 
co-host after Dusty's departure.

Despite stepping back from regular duties, Dusty has remained a beloved presence 
in the Norse Code universe, returning as a guest for milestone episodes and 
special occasions. He appeared for the Episode 400 celebration,  and 
continues to join Arif and James for the annual Super Bowl prop bet episode — 
one of the most anticipated recurring segments of the show's calendar.

== Background ==
From 2010 until 2014, Dusty volunteered at KGNU Public Radio in Boulder, 
Colorado as a reporter, producer, and board operator. He is based in Aurora, 
Colorado. 

== Notable Quote ==
{{Quote|Norse Code is at least the fifth best Vikings podcast on the Internet.|Dusty O'Connell|Norse Code YouTube channel}}

== Selected Appearances (Post-2018) ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Episode !! Title !! Context
|-
| [[Episode 400]] || Episode 418 || 400th episode celebration
|-
| [[Episode 554]] || The Horrors Persist || Super Bowl prop bets
|-
| Various || Super Bowl Episodes || Annual tradition
|}

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