Editing Episode 356

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 356
| title       = Bingoists
| date        = December 3, 2020
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = John Shipley
| type        = Preview
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 356: Bingoists''' aired on December 3, 2020.

== Overview ==
Episode 356 featured a preview of the Jacksonville Jaguars with special guest John Shipley, publisher at JaguarReport. The hosts conducted an extensive mailbag covering playoff scenarios, coaching decisions, and various Vikings topics in what was described as a "cynical online airing of grievances."

== Segments ==
; Opening : Episode setup and announcements
; Jaguars Preview : Guest segment with John Shipley from JaguarReport/FanNation
; Mailbag : Extended listener questions covering playoffs, coaching, and Vikings analysis

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Marc Ward - What'd be the best run of teams we'd want to face in the playoffs?
* Domain Barrett - After a disappointing start to the season, due to bad luck & special team's incompetence, this team has turned things around & has a chance (mathematically) of making the playoffs. If they do, is it a result of the mediocrity in the league or my skill as a Fantasy Football coach?
* Logan - I'm of the belief that Gase is still coaching bc Jets owners feel he's the best chance to get #1 pick, but will be fired on the way to the locker room after week 17. Why are coaches fired mid-season (DET, ATL, etc), when losing more games would be better?
* Mike Ellis - I finally got around to reading Moneyball and the hidden inefficiencies in the value of baseball players. Is there any equivalent in football - maybe something to explain our continued OL woes?
* Ryan - If you had to guess the direction of the return specialists for the rest of the season what would you expect? I think Osborn has been ok mechanically, but just needs to not try to return 98%. Wave the arm or do the T-pose and let the team avert disaster.
* Kenneth Allen - If the Vikings lose one of the next games will they give Cook more of a rest to avoid running him into the ground?
* Ryan - For James's seminary corner, I wonder why part of the Friday episode is not dedicated to a team blessing for great fortune in the coming weekend. Are team blessings not something they covered in your seminary training?
* Nolan Kehler - Question for Arif's Football Corner: When does Dom Capers outstay his welcome? For someone who was advertised a blitz specialist, it doesn't seem like his ideas are getting home, so to speak.
* Dukes Code - Arif's Fleet game is top tier. Have you considered a career as a Pet Instagram influencer? Now that book is written on Wentz, when will you pivot towards the Trey Lance front?
* Ethan - Was trading Yannick a mistake? The vikings look like they could make a playoff run, and having a better edge defender right now would be super useful.
* Chris - If the Minneapolis Miracle is the highest peak of Vikings fandom, is the Josh Freeman game the deepest valley?
* Kyle Slaybee - Now that Thanksgiving is past, we can talk about the biggest holiday of the year: Festivus. What is your favorite holiday traditions?
* Beef brewski - Given Aaron Gleeman's recent post with a picture next to a sleeping Ken Patera, have you had any notable celebrity encounters?
* HVAC repairman - Which mando characters best represent you
* Don from Ohio - If Dalvin Cook was a car how many miles would he have on him right now? Legal question about BB gun incident and potential lawsuit.

== Guests ==
John Shipley, publisher at JaguarReport of FanNation (part of the SI Network), appeared for the Jaguars preview segment.

== Key Bits & Lore ==
The episode featured Don from Ohio with his trademark oddball questions, including comparing Dalvin Cook to a car's mileage and an elaborate story about a BB gun legal case. James's seminary background was referenced in relation to team blessings.

== Production Notes ==
Episode runtime approximately 80 minutes. Timestamps noted at 55:33, 63:10, and 65:30. Live show scheduled for December 10 at 7:00 PM, with a January 3rd Zoom call announced.

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