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<p><b>New page</b></p><div><!-- ═ Episode 297 --><br />
{{EpisodeInfobox<br />
| number = 297<br />
| title = The honeymoon is over<br />
| hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik<br />
| guests = None<br />
| type = Game Review<br />
}}<br />
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'''Norse Code Episode 297: The honeymoon is over''' was a game review episode following the Vikings' victory over the Detroit Lions.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
The episode reviewed the Vikings' win against the Lions and previewed their upcoming matchup with the Washington Redskins. The hosts announced a special live show taping scheduled for November 29th and addressed numerous listener questions covering team performance, player analysis, and NFL strategy.<br />
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== Segments ==<br />
; Opening : Listener support promo and new donor recognition<br />
; Lions Game Review : Analysis of the Vikings' victory over Detroit<br />
; Live Show Announcement : November 29th taping at Pet Ah Skeys (Petoskeys) featuring Redskins preview with Rhiannon Walker from The Athletic<br />
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions covering trades, officiating, player performance, and team strategy<br />
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== Mailbag Questions ==<br />
* JHS - Trade scenarios for Grady Jarrett and Xavier Rhodes' value<br />
* Adam West - PI review question on DET vs Bisi Johnson call<br />
* Kenneth Allen - Stefon Diggs fumbling concerns and Ham nickname rankings<br />
* Matt McKeon - Two-conference system impact on NFC vs AFC playoff spots<br />
* Matt Fries - Offensive line improvement causes in recent weeks<br />
* Zen Cupid - Kirk Cousins staying "ticked off" and sports psychology<br />
* Luke Braun - Potential reasons for blowing large spread against Washington<br />
* Kyle Slaybee - Washington breakout performance prediction and marriage congratulations<br />
* NY Vikes Fan - Redskins defensive performance expectations after shutting down 49ers<br />
* John Belk - "Interceptable passes" metric and ANYA variations<br />
* Rastalian - Vikings defense strategy against Kenny Golladay<br />
* Erik - Diggs coasting on non-primary routes observation<br />
* Damian Barrett - Zimmer's challenge flag strategy<br />
* Kirk - Existential dread about win streak sustainability<br />
* Eli - Pass rush vs coverage effectiveness debate<br />
* Michael Kurtz - Research and writing article methodology request<br />
* Ethan - Fullback draft predictions as copycat league response<br />
* Evan - TE and RB/FB versatility importance in offensive scheme<br />
* Brad - Standing while recording suggestion for Arif<br />
* Don From Ohio - Bradbury's performance improvement explanation, slow playoff starts in odd years, and marriage proposal follow-up<br />
* College Game Day at SDSU commentary and Dakotas activities<br />
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== Key Bits & Lore ==<br />
Don From Ohio makes an appearance with his signature multi-part questions, including his follow-up about a marriage proposal ("Sooooooooooo....... she did say yes right?"). Ham nickname discussion includes "Ham Solo" contribution from James.<br />
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== Production Notes ==<br />
Episode runtime markers: 65:55, 100:00, 110:00. Listener support promo mentions $3.50+ donation threshold for free swag, with updated pledges counting toward rewards.<br />
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─</div>Damian