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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number = 363
| title = That's a BINGO (Too Much Ngakoue)
| date = January 2021
| hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests = None
| type = Game Review
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 363: That's a BINGO (Too Much Ngakoue)''' aired in January 2021 following the Vikings' season-ending win over the Detroit Lions.

== Overview ==
The hosts review the Vikings' victory over the Lions using their traditional Bingo format, conduct a season postmortem following Minnesota's disappointing 2020 campaign, and address extensive mailbag questions about the team's future direction and offseason needs.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Patreon acknowledgment and episode setup
; Bingo Segment : Vikings vs Lions game review using Bingo card format
; Season Postmortem : Analysis of 2020 season results and coaching changes
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions covering draft strategy, coaching decisions, and offseason priorities

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Alex Johnson Fry - How far away are we from our season expectations going in? Who is the most surprising? Who is the most disappointing?
* Kyle Slaybee - Did Zimmer use 2020 as a "teachable moment" for his rookie cornerbacks? Can we get an evaluation on Arif's ability to start fights in the last year?
* Anton - Was Zimmer deliberately asking too much of Anthony Harris to lower his asking price?
* Kenneth Allen - What's the deal with Anthony Harris going from PFF darling to seemingly bad play?
* Sean - What do we do about the turnstile that is the Vikings OC position?
* Nick - With Kubiak potentially retiring, would Zimmer hire the younger Kubiak or bring in someone else?
* Dukes Code - If asked by Rick Spielman to hire Kubiak's replacement but could only interview someone that has coached Kirk in the past, who would you choose?
* Andrew Schad - What's the feasibility of replacing the OC position with dice for in-game play-calling?
* Ryan - Given the roster currently signed for 2021, if you could solve one roster hole for the next 5 years what would you choose?
* Skol Vikings - Why would drafting Devonta Smith instead of Wyatt Davis likely lead to more wins?
* Eric - You're about to make the 14th pick in the draft, and the top defensive lineman and top offensive lineman are available. Which do you take?
* Professor Poop - On the 0-10 Poopiness Scale, what is our outlook for 2021?
* Aron - Would you prefer the Vikings draft a DT or guard over a CB3? Should we focus on maximizing offense over shoring up defense? Food screaming hypothetical question.
* Andrew Grant - Is it fair to say Cousins is a "flat track bully" after his third season?
* Rahul - What feelings did you have when Marcus Epps made that interception? Which active former Viking would you want on next year's roster?
* Logan - Who should Vikings fans root for in the playoffs?
* Dr. Matson - What should be on the Vikings off-season bingo card?
* Beef Brewski - Theological response to why Viking fans must suffer
* Don from Ohio - Luke Braun Cameo question, Ohio State ranking, and Zoom watch-along suggestion

== Key Bits & Lore ==
* Bingo segment covering Vikings vs Lions game with traditional Bingo card format
* Don from Ohio mailbag contribution
* James's Theology Corner segment addressing Vikings fan suffering

== Production Notes ==
* Episode runs to approximately 109:38
* Specific timestamp noted at 67:02
* Discussion of Gary Kubiak's potential retirement with Athletic article reference
* Vikings salary cap situation noted at $188,887,671 per Over The Cap

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