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<big>'''Welcome to the Norse Code Wiki'''</big><br/>
The fan-maintained encyclopedia for '''Norse Code: The #1 Podcast for Your Minnesota Vikings'''
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Norse Code is a twice-weekly Minnesota Vikings podcast hosted by '''[[Arif Hasan]]''' 
and '''[[James Pogatshnik]]'''. Running since 2014 and now over 600 episodes strong, 
it covers game reviews, weekly previews, NFL news, and an ever-growing mailbag — 
all through the lens of die-hard Vikings fandom.

==Listen & Follow==
* 🎙️ [https://www.wideleft.football Wide Left Substack] — Primary home
* 🍎 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/norse-code-the-1-podcast-for-your-minnesota-vikings/id920144256 Apple Podcasts]
* 📺 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsMXEFmqXRL-7BQf30x8FWw YouTube]
* 🐦 [@NorseCodeDN on Twitter/X]
* 💰 [https://www.patreon.com/norsecode Patreon] — Exclusive content
* 👕 [https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code Merch Store]

==Explore the Wiki==
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== 📻 Episodes ==
Browse the full episode archive by season.
* [[Episode Archive]]
* [[Category:Episodes|All Episodes]]
* [[Category:Season 2024|2024 Season]]
* [[Category:Season 2025|2025 Season]]

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== 👤 Hosts ==
Hosts, guests, and recurring voices.
* [[Arif Hasan]]
* [[James Pogatshnik]]
* [[Dusty O'Connell]]
* [[Category:Guests|All Guests]]
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==🎙️ Bits & Lore==
Norse Code has developed a rich collection of running jokes, recurring bits, and 
beloved lore over its 600+ episodes. These moments are as much a part of the show's 
identity as the Vikings analysis itself. Notable recurring elements include Arif's 
sumo coverage (a genuine passion that has earned its own segment), the annual 
Christmas clip show, the mailbag, and a cast of recurring guests who have become 
"friends of the show." The show is also known for its deeply committed bit economy 
— once a joke enters the Norse Code universe, it tends to stay forever.

See the full [[Bits & Lore]] page for a catalogued list of running jokes, 
memorable moments, and show traditions.
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==🏆 Friends & Enemies List==
The Norse Code Friends & Enemies List recognizes recurring guests and contributors who have 
become fixtures of the show over the years. These are the voices listeners know 
almost as well as Arif and James themselves.

Notable members include:
* '''[[Draw Play Dave]]''' ([[The Draw Play]]) — The show's artist & merch designer
* '''[[Justis Mosqueda]]''' ([[Acme Packing Company]]) — The show's sworn Packers enemy, legally required to appear before every Vikings-Packers matchup
* '''[[Jeremy Reisman]]''' ([[Pride of Detroit]]) — The Lions beat writer and "friend of the show" for NFC North previews
* '''[[Lorin Cox]]''' ([[Locked On Bears]]) — Bears coverage and recurring guest
* '''[[Dusty O'Connell]]''' — Co-founder and original co-host, now recurring guest

[[Category:Ring of Honor]]
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==🔥 The Hell League==
The Hell League is a fantasy football league created and run by [[James Pogatshnik]], 
open to Norse Code listeners via an annual lottery. 

Established in 2021 as a platform to experiment with innovations in fantasy 
cruelty, it requires managers to start two active kickers every week under a 
uniquely punishing scoring system.  The defining feature is a brutal sliding 
scale for kicker scoring — missed extra points carry a deduction of -50 points, 
a penalty James increased from -25 midseason in year one because it wasn't 
penalizing players enough. 

By the time of Episode 500, the show had run eight Hell Leagues.  
Each August, James announces on air that the lottery for new spots is open. 
To enter, email [mailto:norsecodepodcast@gmail.com norsecodepodcast@gmail.com].

See [[The Hell League]] for full rules, scoring structure, and season results.

[[Category:Hell League]]
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==🎤 Live Shows==
Norse Code has held live recordings with fans throughout its history. 
By the time of Episode 500 in December 2023, the show had completed 
seven live shows. 

Known live show locations include:
* '''Seattle, WA''' — Petoskey's Bar, November 29th (early run) 
* '''Minneapolis, MN''' — Union 32 Craft House, November 2022  
  (the famous Laquon Treadwell jersey giveaway episode)
* '''Denver, CO''' — The Dam Grille (Episode 495),  featuring 
  Arif, James, and Dusty, with James getting revenge on Arif with help from the Discord
* '''Virtual''' — A Patreon-exclusive Zoom live show was held during COVID

[[Category:Live Shows]]
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==About This Wiki==
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