Editing Episode 264

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 264
| title       = The Inconvenient Truth
| date        = December 15, 2019
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = Matthew Cannata
| type        = Preview
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 264: The Inconvenient Truth''' aired on December 15, 2019.

== Overview ==
The hosts preview the upcoming Dolphins game with guest Matthew Cannata from The Phinsider, then tackle a mailbag covering playoff positioning, offensive coordinator questions, and Carson Wentz commentary. The episode includes discussion of the Vikings' playoff chances and offensive line concerns.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Episode introduction
; Preview : Dolphins game preview with Matthew Cannata from The Phinsider
; Mailbag : Listener questions covering playoffs, coaching, and various team topics

== Mailbag Questions ==
* LaRue - Why is Arif previewing the Dolphins when his team plays the 49ers? If the Vikings miss out on the 6 seed, which team is most likely to replace us?
* Brett - Are the dolphins a team we should expect to be able to run the ball against with some success?
* Tim Cummings - What's the probability of Stefanski staying on as OC past this year? With the games remaining, how good does the offense have to look to cement his case. Also, if the Vikings put up 30+ against the Dolphins and Lions, is that more of a bad defense or good offense?
* Logan - Is the o-line coach by committee possibly to blame for o-line problems? Obviously losing Sparano was bad, but I imagine that not having 1 specific replacement could aggravate issue.
* MoSav - Why do a vast majority of vikes close losses end in strip sacks...its like every 2 minute drive that has promise has been stopped by that play
* Kenneth Allen - What is Arif's take on Gore's HOF case? I'm a staunch believer in him not being worthy.
* Do you think Thielen has done enough to nab a 2nd string All Pro this year, or was the dropoff from the first 8 games or so too much?
* Kenneth Allen - How does Arif feel now that his hate has successfully broken Wentz's back?
* Don from Ohio - Why did Arif go full Tonya Harding on Carson Wentz?
* Don from Ohio - Rumor has it JDF wanted to start Sloter and was fired for it. If true, why was he not promoted to head coach/GM?
* Dear cheaters: when y'all win the NCFFL this weekend does @DustyOConnell get part of the victory as well or will you shun him like your pride and decency?

== Guests ==
'''Matthew Cannata''' - Host of Phinsider Radio for The Phinsider, part of the SB Nation Network

== Key Bits & Lore ==
The episode features extensive Carson Wentz discussion with multiple questions about Arif's commentary on the Eagles quarterback. Don from Ohio makes multiple appearances in the mailbag. Dusty is referenced in relation to the NCFFL (Norse Code Fantasy Football League).

== Production Notes ==
Opening segment timestamps: 30:59, 31:37, 39:19, 45:46

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[[Category:Season 2019]]

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