Editing Episode 243

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 243
| title       = The Slap Donation
| date        = 
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = None
| type        = Game Review
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 243: The Slap Donation''' was a game review episode following the Minnesota Vikings' victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

== Overview ==
The hosts reviewed the Vikings' win against the 49ers, discussing Kirk Cousins' performance, the offensive line play, and the defensive unit's strong showing. The episode also covered injury updates and featured an extensive mailbag segment with listener questions about the team's performance and future prospects.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Promo and NYC mentions, donation acknowledgments
; 49ers Game Review : Analysis of the victory including quarterback play, running backs, and defensive performance
; Injury Updates : Status of Trae Waynes, Mac Alexander, and Aviante Collins
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions covering various aspects of team performance

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Luke Braun - Expectations for turnover regression to the mean compared to 2017
* John Belk - How good does Mike Hughes need to be to justify his draft pick selection
* Colin Olson - Chances of the newly hired nickel/DB coach returning to play if Waynes' injury is serious
* RoomTemp6643 - What does a tie feel like besides "kissing your sister"
* Zen Cupid - Did Jones show enough blocking ability to overtake Compton at left guard
* Matt Nelson - Analysis of the Double A gap pressure scheme and its effectiveness
* Kyle Slaybee - Cornerback depth options if Waynes and Alexander can't play; comparison of Gedeon vs Wilson at linebacker
* Per - Kearse's future as nickel corner versus strong safety
* JPSee - Did Harrison Smith quit on the 49ers touchdown pass
* Rosh - Analysis of George Iloka having zero snaps
* Beef Brisket - Discussion of Anthony Barr's performance beyond the statistics
* Michael Marshall - How to defend against Jimmy Graham next week
* Corey Ruegg - Optimal formations and sequencing for Cook and Murray; camping meal recommendations
* Don From Ohio - NCFFL matchup commentary and press box food review request

== Key Bits & Lore ==
* Don from Ohio appears with his characteristic NCFFL commentary and challenges to James
* Reference to Dusty and donations toward his "maths tutor"
* Harrison Smith described as "Satan's crowbar"
* Mike Hughes performance allows Arif to "bask in the glow"

== Production Notes ==
* Audio issues noted at timestamps 43:38 and 64:37 with "several mess ups"

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