Editing Episode 273

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 273
| title       = The Arif and James Annual Second Christmas Extravaganza
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = Michael Kist (Bleeding Green Nation/Bleeding Green Radio)
| type        = Offseason
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 273: The Arif and James Annual Second Christmas Extravaganza''' was an offseason episode focusing on roster moves and NFL Draft analysis.

== Overview ==
The episode covered recent Vikings departures including Marcus Sherels, AAF player signings, and featured extensive mailbag discussion about draft prospects and team needs. Michael Kist from Bleeding Green Nation joined as a guest to discuss the upcoming draft.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Team departures and transactions
; AAF Arrivals : Discussion of Alliance of American Football players signed by Vikings
; Guest Interview : Michael Kist from Bleeding Green Nation (85:30)
; Mailbag : Extensive draft and roster questions

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Rahul - Are there players in this draft known for their special teams ability that could help fill in all of the roles Sherels played for us? I saw Ohio State WR Terry McLaurin has experience as a gunner. Also, Jonah Williams vs. Garrett Bradbury comparison for zone blocking.
* John Belk - Trading up for top 2 DL or OL prospects if they start to fall
* Florian Blast - What happened to Jonah Williams' draft stock?
* Mason - Better to grab DL in round 1 and OL in round 2, or vice versa?
* Paul Hegstad - Which CB will the Vikings take with their first pick? Does Zimmer get fired the same week Cousins gets benched?
* Kenneth Allen - Which player will publicly call out Arif next? Where does Rudolph rank among TEs?
* Scott - Draft strategy with additional picks and defensive line depth
* Luke Braun - O/U 1.5 AAF alumni on Vikings by September, plus Avengers question with multiple listener responses

== Guests ==
* '''Michael Kist''' - Writer for Bleeding Green Nation and host of Bleeding Green Radio, appeared at 85:30 timestamp

== Key Bits & Lore ==
The episode featured the annual "Second Christmas Extravaganza" format and included a creative Avengers-themed mailbag question with multiple listener responses about which Marvel character would best help the Vikings.

== Production Notes ==
* 17:56 - Cut from computer failure
* 49:15 - Post show content begins  
* 70:54, 79:07 - Silence noted
* 85:30 - Guest Michael Kist joins

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[[Category:Season 2019]]

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