Editing Episode 354

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 354
| title       = Just like the Gypsy woman said
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = Billy Marshall
| type        = Game Review
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 354: Just like the Gypsy woman said''' is an episode of the Norse Code podcast featuring a Cowboys game review, Panthers preview, and extensive mailbag segment.

== Overview ==
The episode covers the Vikings' performance against the Dallas Cowboys, with discussion about being "overwhelming positive about being negative." The hosts preview the upcoming Panthers matchup with guest Billy Marshall from Cat Scratch Reader and The Roar podcast, followed by a comprehensive mailbag addressing various topics from quarterback metrics to playoff scenarios.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Cowboys game review
; Panthers Preview : Analysis with Billy Marshall from Cat Scratch Reader
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions covering QBR metrics, playoff scenarios, and various Vikings topics

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Matt - Questions Kirk Cousins' "perfect" 158.3 QBR performance, wondering if short dump-offs truly constitute perfect quarterback play
* Nick - Asks about cutting not being active and Summer's comments about returners
* Rahul - Which situation makes you more nervous: being odds-on favorite at game start, or 4th quarter offense when ahead?
* Anton - Asks about team-to-team COVID-19 transmission data
* Bryan Jellerson - What would Vikings record look like with Pierce, Hunter, Barr, Hughes, and fans available?
* Paul - Follow-up on playoff paths and which teams need to lose
* Dukes Code - Does Jared Allen deserve first ballot Hall of Fame consideration?
* Ryan - Follow-up on James's PA corner about Mac and cheese preparation
* Adam Bryant - How Gallagher-like did McCarthy go with his watermelon smashing?
* Kenneth Allen - What's weirder: Zimmer's stuffed animals or McCarthy's watermelon demolition?
* Swervin Surevin - Which coach will use prop comedy against Vikings? Which NFL coach has been backstage at Jeff Dunham?
* Kyle Slaybee - Would Vikings pursue Teddy Bridgewater if Panthers release him? Also poses Turkey recipe hypothetical
* Nolan Kehler - How to explain Vikings self-masochism to someone you're dating
* Damian Barrett - Has Arif called Don from Ohio on guardian angel bluff for wedding best man duties?
* Don from Ohio - Which 2015 Vikings make ring of honor? Holiday music timing? Beach wedding location suggestions

== Guests ==
Billy Marshall from Cat Scratch Reader and co-host of The Roar podcast on Blue Wire Pods joined for the Panthers preview segment.

== Key Bits & Lore ==
Don from Ohio announces his engagement and asks for beach wedding location suggestions, continuing his ongoing guardian angel storyline with the show.

== Production Notes ==
* Cowboys review: 8:07
* Panthers Preview: 65:52  
* Episode title reference: 67:54
* Mailbag: 137:36
* Audio cuts noted at 126:31 and 148:20-149:20

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