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| number = 409<br />
| title = The Formula<br />
| hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik<br />
| guests = Joe Macatee<br />
| type = Game Review<br />
}}<br />
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'''Norse Code Episode 409: The Formula''' was an episode of the Norse Code podcast.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
The hosts discussed Dalvin Cook's COVID situation and previewed the upcoming Rams game with guest Joe Macatee. The episode featured an extensive mailbag covering topics from quarterback depth charts to offensive line strategy against Aaron Donald.<br />
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== Segments ==<br />
; Opening : Dalvin Cook COVID situation<br />
; Rams Preview : Analysis with Joe Macatee<br />
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions covering various Vikings topics<br />
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== Mailbag Questions ==<br />
* Kellen Mond Stan - If Kirk and Mannion missed time, do you think that the Vikings would bring back Case Cookus to start before they'd let Mond play in a game?<br />
* Ryan Mennsen - Given the Vikings commitment to the running game, and Cousins proclivity for textbook reads based on what the defense gives him, I would think RPO would be a natural fit yet I feel like they rarely do it if ever. Is this something they should look to incorporate more or are there reasons why it wouldn't work for them?<br />
* Connor - Do you think Kene eventually takes over Mattison's spot? Personally I think he has the potential to compete with Dalvin to eventually split carries.<br />
* Kurt - How will the rams lose despite the Vikings not having Dalvin cook?<br />
* Bishop Sycamore Alumnist - Is shifting our entire OL to all block Donald too far of an over adjustment? Or should we just watch him Overhead throw Cole into Cousins?<br />
* Kenneth Allen - Kirk Cousins appeared on the injury report for the first time in years. Does this mean he's actually likely dead? If so, do you think Zombie Cousins is more or less aggressive than regular Cousins?<br />
* Bryan Jellerson - A.J. Rose makes yet another one of our own players that we stole from the dislocated jaws of the Jets. For James's toxic relationship corner, why can't they quit us? What makes our heartbreak so much more appealing than that of the Jets?<br />
* Andrew Schuba - Is it safe to assume Ham is the most targeted pass catcher this week? Also, why are there so many converted tight ends on the roster to have zero lineman pass plays? O'Neil deserves a touchdown.<br />
* Damian Barrett - Question for Arif's Concession Corner - Sunday is my 1st Viking's home game & Super Bowl. What pre/post-game food/drink places should I check out & do you know who is playing the Pepsi Halftime Show?<br />
* Rahul - For the Jesus and Harry Potter corner, was Bashaud Breeland actually a horcrux? Now that he's waived, can we finally be good? Or are there six other horcruxes on the team that need to be vanquished?<br />
* Ricardo - Since it seems Dusty is getting hitched and presumably his partner would like to take him nice places, would an urn be a decent gift? Perhaps with his name engraved in aurebesh?<br />
* Nolan Kehler - Question for the intersection of Arif's Curse Corner and North Code: is this all Manitoba's fault?<br />
* Beef Brewski - with linebackers getting smaller and faster, is it only matter of time before we start to see more offenses rely on great big fat running backs again? For Arif's Christmas family fun corner: Politics is now a no go topic at family events. My alternative has traditionally been football. But these conversations have also devolved to Twitter level bad. What's the strategy for navigating this?<br />
* Kyle Slaybee - With a win on Sunday the Vikings will have a winning record for the first time since the pandemic began. If they do win, will the Virus finally be defeated? For Arif's DonFromOhio always invents the worst, most convoluted names for his question corner corner: What is the over/under for number of words in his question that invents a corner to ask about his blood draw mishap?<br />
* Don from Ohio - Extended question about NDSU timeline manipulation involving Carson Wentz, Trey Lance, and multiple versions of Arif fighting villains with an Arif wreath<br />
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== Guests ==<br />
Joe Macatee appeared for the Rams preview segment.<br />
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== Key Bits & Lore ==<br />
The episode featured a reference to Case Cookus in the context of Vikings quarterback depth chart discussions. Don from Ohio delivered another characteristically elaborate question involving multiple universes and Arif variants. Dusty's relationship status was mentioned in the mailbag.<br />
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== Production Notes ==<br />
Timestamps noted: 3345, 6148, "70ish?"<br />
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─</div>Damian