Editing Episode 470

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 470
| title       = Unknown
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = None
| type        = Draft
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 470''' covered the 2023 NFL Draft and the Minnesota Vikings' selections.

== Overview ==
The episode analyzed the Vikings' 2023 draft picks, including first-round wide receiver Jordan Addison from USC and their complete draft class. The hosts also discussed undrafted free agents and addressed numerous mailbag questions about draft evaluation, consensus big boards, and team building.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Draft recap and picks analysis
; Draft Review : Complete breakdown of Vikings 2023 draft selections
; UDFA Discussion : Undrafted free agent signings
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions covering draft analysis, team evaluation, and various corners

== Draft Picks Covered ==
* Round 1: No. 23  Jordan Addison, WR, USC
* Round 3: No. 102  Mekhi Blackmon, CB, USC  
* Round 4: No. 134  Jay Ward, CB, LSU
* Round 5: No. 141  Jaquelin Roy, DT, LSU
* Round 5: No. 164  Jaren Hall, QB, BYU
* Round 7: No. 222  DeWayne McBride, RB, UAB

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Jaren Hall of Fame - how can we compare consensus big boards year to year best?
* Graeme - With regards to your Consensus Board, is there enough data to compare final Consensus Board scores with Team success/Player development after 3 years?
* Paul - In the first few rounds of the draft, are teams becoming more in-line with consensus rankings?
* Ingrams Left Foot - For the Consensus revolution corner, where do you think the short comings are of the consensus big board?
* Paul - Why Blackmon over Ringo at 102? Do you buy the hype around Flores utilizing Pace on the blitz?
* Alex - Is it too early to be questioning if the new FO is any good at evaluating talent?
* Josh - The Lions had the #6 pick from the Rams, why didn't they trade up for Richardson?
* Immanuel Kanthony Edwards - PFF said that the Vikings utilized on-field metrics when scouting Jordan Addison, is this a new process?
* Jeremy - Give me a percentage of Anthony Richardson becoming a top 5 QB
* Lavar Bolsharif - Do you think this Kirk extension talk is just talk?
* Ulaeron - Is there anything Jaren Hall can do to dissuade the Vikings from extending Kirk?
* Ojibwe Pun - Did the Vikings win the UDFA round?
* Madhatter 006 - Are we a better team than we were a year ago?
* Bob the bolsharif - How do we force the NFL to make Kirk run the triple option?
* Jack - Kirk disappears through a wormhole and TJack, Frerotte, and Christian Ponder emerge. Which leads to the most wins?
* Bridge Over Teddy Water - For "Let Kwesi Cook" corner, describe draft picks as kitchen gadgets
* Dusty - Which Minneapolis area jeweler is the best for mothers, particularly James's?
* Luke Bentz - Where does Ben DiNucci's XFL playoff loss rank with heartbreaking sports moments?
* Logan Bolsharif - For conspiratorial corner: what Minnesota conspiracy would Aaron Rodgers need to hold for us to turn on him?
* Room Bolsharif - For anime corner, what anime will a young player who saves us be named after?
* Kyle Slaybee - For Longboat of Theseus corner: when can we say this organization is past the hurt of 38-7?
* LeonSmorgasbord - Who will be cut to make room for Cole Tucker (aka Adam Thielen 3.0)?
* Nolan Kehler - For Monarchy Corner: what will you be looking forward to most in King Charles III's reign?
* Kenneth Allen - Restaurant recommendations for someone visiting town?
* KirkDonkaDonk - Arif why does the porn lady reply on all the football media tweets?
* Don from Ohio - Thoughts on wood pellet grills and cooking crow on them?
* Beepercenter - Which Vikings draft pick has the highest VAR (vibes above replacement)?
* Logan bolsharif - For child labor corner: will you provide paid leave to your child workers?

== Key Bits & Lore ==
* Don from Ohio referenced in mailbag questions

== Production Notes ==
* Audio issues noted at various timestamps: 10324, 111:30, 140 (move Jay Ward 148-48), 15130, 220, 224, 245, 254, 28640
* Threadless Pillow promotion: "Arif is your Waifu!"

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