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<p><b>New page</b></p><div><!-- ═ Episode 258 --><br />
{{EpisodeInfobox<br />
| number = 258<br />
| title = Trash Birds and Bears<br />
| date = November 22, 2018<br />
| hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik<br />
| guests = None<br />
| type = Game Review<br />
}}<br />
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'''Norse Code Episode 258: Trash Birds and Bears''' aired on November 22, 2018.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
The episode reviews the Vikings' game against the Chicago Bears, analyzes the team's playoff path, and provides a preview of the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers. The hosts also discuss the stability of turnover rates and answer Thanksgiving-themed mailbag questions.<br />
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== Segments ==<br />
; Opening : Arif criticizes Teddy (21ish minutes)<br />
; Bears Review : Analysis of the Vikings' performance against Chicago<br />
; Playoff Path : Discussion of Minnesota's remaining path to the playoffs<br />
; Packers Preview : What has changed since the Week 2 matchup<br />
; Mailbag : Turnover stability, Thanksgiving dishes, and team analysis<br />
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== Mailbag Questions ==<br />
* Raul — How stable are turnover rates for offenses and quarterbacks, specifically Kirk Cousins? Also, Instant Pot vs Ninja Foodi comparison<br />
* Brad Davis — Cooking appliance advice for Christmas gift<br />
* Ian — What's more toxic: Vikings Twitter infighting after losses or dry Thanksgiving turkey?<br />
* Kyle Slay-bee — Can Arif criticize Kirk more? Jon Gruden trade value? Most controversial Thanksgiving dish?<br />
* Kenneth Allen — Anthony Harris performance evaluation; were his picks skill or luck? Zimmer's comments on setting up the run vs analytics perspective. Thoughts on takeout Indian food for Thanksgiving?<br />
* DrunkenVike — Is criticism of John DeFilippo's play calling warranted? Small dinner main course recommendations instead of whole turkey<br />
* AdamWest — Will the Vikings stop running 2 yards up the middle from 12 personnel? Best Viking Thanksgiving side dish comparison<br />
* ZenCupid — Should bringing just a veggie tray be insulting or relieving? Who on the Vikings offense is acting as the team's "turkey"?<br />
* Don From Ohio — Should he be optimistic about the team or embrace the darkness for the rest of the season?<br />
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== Production Notes ==<br />
* Timestamp corrections noted at 53:30, 116:24, and 117:00<br />
* Note about "respecting the reality of time itself"<br />
* Patreon donation acknowledgment: Jason Boulay<br />
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─</div>Damian