Editing Episode 296

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 296
| title       = The One Where Don is the Stripper in the Cake
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = Mike Peyton (Pride of Detroit)
| type        = Preview
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 296: The One Where Don is the Stripper in the Cake''' was a preview episode featuring discussion of the upcoming Lions game.

== Overview ==
The hosts previewed the Minnesota Vikings' matchup against the Detroit Lions with special guest Mike Peyton from Pride of Detroit. The episode also featured extensive mailbag questions covering team strategy, player performance, and roster construction topics.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Introduction with technical difficulties
; Lions Preview : Discussion with Mike Peyton from Pride of Detroit SB Nation
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions covering various Vikings topics
; Live Show Announcement : Details about upcoming November 29th live taping at Pet Ah Skeys (Petoskeys)

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Nolan - If you were to fix, say, a creaky office chair so that you couldn't hear it when you using it (for example, when recording a podcast), what would you use?
* Kyle Slaybee - Who is going to get suplexed by Jarrad Davis this weekend? How many questionable calls are going to go against us this weekend because the refs will be looking to make it up to the Lions? Did the Rams overpay?
* Ian Pauli - Last year Min@Det, I was at Disney World. This year (for some reason) I will be at Disneyland. If this Sunday sees another 10 sacks and a win am I obligated to keep going to Disney properties every time Minnesota is in Detroit?
* Kai - Football question: would you be fine with Zimmer benching Rhodes after he gets burned deep early (which will absolutely happen) and playing Waynes/Hughes the rest of the game?
* Jacob Kost - Is the idea that our "window" for a championship run slamming shut overblown? Is the very concept of a championship window misunderstood by many?
* Ryan - Does 3 Ex-Vikings drafted in the OL first round (including #1) mean A. MN has the best OL depth in the NFL or 2. That some poor XFL QB may die after getting trucked?
* HVAC - what is the best flavor of pringles
* Don from Ohio - Does your conjoined twin enjoy strip clubs as much as you? Is the wedding reception at the funeral home and if so did the catering company charge the corpses per plate as well?
* More likely scenario with CBs to start 2020: Rhodes/Hughes on outside and Hill at nickel while drafting a CB in mid round or Hughes/Hill on outside, resign Mac at nickel and draft CB early in draft (Rhodes traded or cut in this scenario)?

== Guests ==
Mike Peyton from Pride of Detroit SB Nation appeared to preview the Lions matchup.

== Key Bits & Lore ==
Don from Ohio contributed characteristically bizarre mailbag questions involving strip clubs and funeral home wedding receptions.

== Production Notes ==
Technical issues noted during intro. Timestamps for chair noises: 14:00, 17:27, 25:35, 25:50, 30:44-31:28. Listener support promotion for $3.50+ donations earning free swag. New donors acknowledged: Paul at $3.51 and Aaron via Patreon.

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[[Category:Season 2019]]

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