Editing Episode 406

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 406
| title       = True Knowledge
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = None
| type        = Game Review
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 406: True Knowledge''' was a game review episode following the Vikings' performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

== Overview ==
The episode focused on reviewing the Vikings-Steelers game, discussing the team's characteristic ability to make games closer than they should be, and examining the state of the NFL. The hosts also covered an extensive mailbag with questions ranging from offensive line arrangements to Christmas gift advice.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Pregame and postgame Duffy's discussion
; Steelers Review : Analysis of the Vikings' performance against Pittsburgh
; State of the League : Discussion of Urban Meyer in Jacksonville and the Panthers
; Mailbag : Extended listener questions covering team analysis and personal advice

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Joe Schneider - When Darrisaw returns do you think Udoh goes back to starting RG or they stick with Bradbury at C and Cole at RG?
* John Belk - Do you think how hilariously Vikings that 4th quarter was makes the game look worse than it actually was?
* Rahul - "I have attained true knowledge" - philosophical take on Mike Zimmer and Vikings destiny
* Kenneth Allen - How well did the unorthodox offensive line arrangement hold up in their second performance?
* Luke Braun - If you could graft one person's personality onto a cornerback's body, who would make the best cornerback?
* Ryan Mensenn - What changed between the two halves? Plus bonus question about trusting the Vikings
* Michael - Theory about Kirk's resentment of Zimmer affecting his play
* Nick Howard - Will Vikings make coaching changes to get jump start on interviews if eliminated?
* Iowa Josh - Is Cordarrelle Patterson comeback player of the year?
* Chris - What if Cousins and Fields were swapped and had their exact same seasons?
* Alex - Christmas gift advice for last-minute shopping on Christmas Eve
* Nolan Kehler - North Code questions about Zach Collaros, Chase Claypool, and Ben Solak
* Kyle Slaybee - Christmas War Room: snack advice for WitchTok conclave
* Zen Cupid - Hypothetical about Seahawks dynasty and Vikings championship path
* Dr. Aron Matson - Question about listening to podcast preparing him for Vikings letdowns
* Ricardo - Is James the most decorated member of the podcast after staff member award?
* Don from Ohio - Aaron Rodgers injury question and Amazon order mix-up relationship advice

== Key Bits & Lore ==
* Don from Ohio appearance with relationship advice question
* Reference to James's "The Vikings are not to be trusted" catchphrase
* Christmas War Room segment
* North Code segment references
* James's staff member of the year award mentioned

== Production Notes ==
* Episode length markers: 7045, 123, 14340, 164, 171
* Reference to James' tweet
* Solak meme mentioned

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