Editing Episode 440

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 440
| title       = Buying Into the Lie
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = Joe Schad, Alf Arteaga
| type        = Preview
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 440: Buying Into the Lie''' was a preview episode featuring guests Joe Schad and Alf Arteaga.

== Overview ==
The hosts previewed the upcoming Vikings vs. Miami Dolphins game with Miami reporter Joe Schad and podcast host Alf Arteaga. The episode also featured an extensive mailbag covering topics from quarterback analysis to playoff predictions and various Norse Code segments.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Multiple opening attempts
; Preview : Dolphins Game preview with guests
; Mailbag : Extended mailbag segment with listener questions

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Cody - asking about Skylar Thompson's NFL potential and Arif's pre-draft assessment
* Education Corner question about cheating off Luke Braun in math class
* Kenneth Allen - inquiry about Vikings' record against backup quarterbacks
* Jim Kleinsasser's Chinsnap - Mario Kart shell coverage metaphor for Edward Donatell's defensive scheme
* Ryan - over/under prediction for when Vikings will show consistent 4-quarter performance
* Nolan Kehler - asking where General Booty fits in Arif's QB Shrine alongside Case Cookus and Ben DiNucci
* Jake - humorous question about Dolphins' ping pong table removal affecting the game
* William Wrigley - asking about winning percentage thresholds for "fraudulent" teams and potential 7-1 record
* John - analysis of Vikings' power rankings across various media outlets (ranked 4-12 across different sites)
* Lurking - requesting thoughts on Daniel Snyder's reported threats against NFL owners
* Josh Deceuster - asking Arif to discuss Vikings QBs writing Supreme Court amicus briefs
* Rmensen - Time Heist Corner question about releasing Thursday recordings earlier
* Don from Ohio - asking about Vikings' comeback potential this week
* Poker scandal corner question about Robbi Jade Lew/Garrett Adelstein cheating controversy

== Guests ==
* '''Joe Schad''' - Miami Dolphins reporter for the Palm Beach Post
* '''Alf Arteaga''' - Host of the 3 Yards Per Carry Podcast

== Key Bits & Lore ==
* Case Cookus referenced in QB Shrine discussion
* Don from Ohio mailbag appearance
* Time Heist Corner segment
* Education Corner segment

== Production Notes ==
* Opening recorded multiple times
* Timestamps noted: 51:27, 90:29
* Patreon promotion mentioned

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