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<p><b>New page</b></p><div><!-- ═ Episode 328 --><br />
{{EpisodeInfobox<br />
| number = 328<br />
| title = Slowly but surely turning into a cob of corn<br />
| date = July 2020<br />
| hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik<br />
| guests = None<br />
| type = Offseason<br />
}}<br />
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'''Norse Code Episode 328: Slowly but surely turning into a cob of corn''' aired in July 2020.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
The hosts discuss the NFL's COVID-19 protocols and preparations for the 2020 season, including Peter King's reporting on the Vikings facility tour. They also cover Anthony Harris' contract situation and field an extensive mailbag covering topics from pandemic football to Dalvin Cook's potential contract.<br />
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== Segments ==<br />
; Opening : COVID and the NFL protocols<br />
; NFL News : Peter King's Vikings complex tour coverage and COVID preparations<br />
; Contract Talk : Anthony Harris deal status<br />
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions on COVID, contracts, and random topics<br />
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== Mailbag Questions ==<br />
* Nick - Why are the NFL and NFLPA just now working out COVID testing processes?<br />
* Delta BC Dad - What would cause the NFL to cancel the season once started? Concerns about player safety risks<br />
* Kenneth Allen - Would you be happy with a Derrick Henry-style deal for Dalvin Cook?<br />
* Ian Pauli - Which position group suffers more from lack of prep time: WR or CB?<br />
* Kyle Slaybee - Favorite moment of the now-defunct Autonomous BlueCheck Free Twitter<br />
* Luke Braun - Which Viking is most likely to go full conspiracy theorist like Kyrie Irving?<br />
* Duke's Code - Does EA intentionally give lower Madden ratings to generate conversation? Also dystopic reality disappointment<br />
* Chris - What would it mean if Dalvin Cook was second in receptions by season's end?<br />
* Kenneth Allen - Would you be satisfied with a Super Bowl win in a shortened season?<br />
* Alec - What offensive playbook would you install building a team from scratch? Best YouTube rabbit hole channels?<br />
* Andrew Schad - Joe Mauer HOF question due to Cretin Durham Hall hatred; D1 schools sharing stadiums with high schools<br />
* Nolan - Which Viking hexed the moon and who can save us?<br />
* Big Tony - What's done more for NFL popularity: Madden or fantasy football?<br />
* Wes - Creative uses for excess russet potatoes<br />
* Michael - State Fair food truck recommendations since no State Fair<br />
* Don from Ohio - Mask wearing during podcast recording and housing situation<br />
* Ricardo - Self-reflection scale rating various thoughts and behaviors; late 80s hair metal for toddler breakfast listening<br />
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== Key Bits & Lore ==<br />
Don from Ohio appears with typical random questions and personal updates. The episode features the characteristic long-form mailbag format with diverse topics ranging from serious football analysis to absurd personal situations.<br />
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== Production Notes ==<br />
Episode runtime: 92:09 with additional timestamps at 106:00 and 118:00. Note about "Mailbag rothlisberger note" in production notes.<br />
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─</div>Damian