Editing Episode 383

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 383
| title       = Outbreaks and Clusters
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = John Sheeran (Cinci Jungle and Orange&Black Insider podcast)
| type        = Preview
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 383: Outbreaks and Clusters''' was a preview episode discussing Vikings roster moves and preparation for Week 1.

== Overview ==
The episode covered Brian O'Neill's contract extension, additional signings before Week 1, and featured an interview with John Sheeran of Cinci Jungle. A comprehensive mailbag addressed various Vikings topics including position group impact and roster predictions.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Episode introduction
; Brian O'Neill Extension : Discussion of the five-year, $92.5 million deal
; Additional Signings : Roster moves before Week 1
; Interview : John Sheeran of Cinci Jungle and Orange&Black Insider podcast
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Alexander - Aside from Kirk Cousins and the QB position, what player and what position group will have the most impact on a Vikings win and a Vikings loss on Sunday?
* Anton - What will leave us as the most disappointed Sunday?
* Rahul - 1. Andre Patterson calls Everson Griffen his "binkie." Who is the binkie in your professional life? 2. Who is the most likely first time pro bowler on the roster? (Michael Pierce, Dalvin Tomlinson, Brian O'Neill mentioned)
* Michael LaCoste - Is there a reason they only protected 2 PS players this week (Sean Mannion and Ameer Abdullah)?
* Nathan - O/U 5 sacks by the Vikings this week
* Josh Wells - How much of Bradbury's below-average play is on him vs. the revolving doors at guard?
* Professor Poop - Who would win "Professor Poop's Poopiest Preseason Performance Prize"? (Cameron Dantzler mentioned)
* Ethan - Could we see the Vikings use CJ Ham at TE in certain packages?
* Jack Rackham - Does Greg Joseph make it to week 2 on the roster?
* Arif - Wedding etiquette question about watching the game during wife's cousin's wedding
* Nolan Kehler - Question for Arif's Presbyterian Corner about no-punt policy
* Chris - Psychological trauma corner about forfeited NFL games
* Kenneth Allen - Who are you most interested seeing in real game time Sunday? Secret Base Vikings series question
* Kyle Slaybee - Which matchup would you enjoy watching most? (Browns/Chiefs mentioned) Ship of Theseus question
* Chris - Could you complete one 55 yard field goal with a year to prepare?
* Ricardo - Question about claimed NDSU TE and Wentz waivers
* Arif's neglected resistance bands - Will Arif stop social distancing?
* Luke Braun - Recommended all purpose seasonings for dietary restrictions
* Kevin Sayer - Will defensive scheme return to complexity or revert to Cover 2?
* Arif - Covid corner about loss of taste and smell, broken boiler
* Don from Ohio - Travel corner about 15 hour flight snacks
* James - Wedding corner about writing vows under 8,000 words
* Olly Haine - Beekeeping corner question about Jason Statham

== Key Bits & Lore ==
Don from Ohio appears in the mailbag. The episode features various "corners" including Arif's wedding etiquette corner, Presbyterian corner, psychological trauma corner, Covid corner, and beekeeping corner, plus James's wedding corner. The Ship of Theseus concept is applied to podcast listening ("Kyle of Theseus").

== Production Notes ==
Episode runtime: 57:27. Additional timestamps noted: 75:01, 81:34, cut at 85:11, 154:37. Patreon supporters mentioned: Neil Marr, Justyn Helgeson, Sam Delker (increased).

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[[Category:Season 2021]]

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