Editing Episode 258

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 258
| title       = Trash Birds and Bears
| date        = November 22, 2018
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = None
| type        = Game Review
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 258: Trash Birds and Bears''' aired on November 22, 2018.

== Overview ==
The episode reviews the Vikings' game against the Chicago Bears, analyzes the team's playoff path, and provides a preview of the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers. The hosts also discuss the stability of turnover rates and answer Thanksgiving-themed mailbag questions.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Arif criticizes Teddy (21ish minutes)
; Bears Review : Analysis of the Vikings' performance against Chicago
; Playoff Path : Discussion of Minnesota's remaining path to the playoffs
; Packers Preview : What has changed since the Week 2 matchup
; Mailbag : Turnover stability, Thanksgiving dishes, and team analysis

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Raul — How stable are turnover rates for offenses and quarterbacks, specifically Kirk Cousins? Also, Instant Pot vs Ninja Foodi comparison
* Brad Davis — Cooking appliance advice for Christmas gift
* Ian — What's more toxic: Vikings Twitter infighting after losses or dry Thanksgiving turkey?
* Kyle Slay-bee — Can Arif criticize Kirk more? Jon Gruden trade value? Most controversial Thanksgiving dish?
* Kenneth Allen — Anthony Harris performance evaluation; were his picks skill or luck? Zimmer's comments on setting up the run vs analytics perspective. Thoughts on takeout Indian food for Thanksgiving?
* DrunkenVike — Is criticism of John DeFilippo's play calling warranted? Small dinner main course recommendations instead of whole turkey
* AdamWest — Will the Vikings stop running 2 yards up the middle from 12 personnel? Best Viking Thanksgiving side dish comparison
* ZenCupid — Should bringing just a veggie tray be insulting or relieving? Who on the Vikings offense is acting as the team's "turkey"?
* Don From Ohio — Should he be optimistic about the team or embrace the darkness for the rest of the season?

== Production Notes ==
* Timestamp corrections noted at 53:30, 116:24, and 117:00
* Note about "respecting the reality of time itself"
* Patreon donation acknowledgment: Jason Boulay

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[[Category:Season 2018]]

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