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{{EpisodeInfobox<br />
| number = 472<br />
| title = Releases and Holdouts<br />
| hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik<br />
| guests = None<br />
| type = Mailbag<br />
}}<br />
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'''Norse Code Episode 472: Releases and Holdouts''' is a mailbag-focused episode covering the Vikings' roster moves including Dalvin Cook's release and Danielle Hunter's holdout situation. The episode features extensive listener questions across various topics including trade evaluations, roster analysis, and the hosts' signature absurdist corner segments.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
The episode discusses major Vikings roster developments with Dalvin Cook being released and Danielle Hunter holding out while Justin Jefferson is not. Additional minicamp notes and Lewis Cine's status are covered alongside an extensive mailbag session.<br />
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== Segments ==<br />
; Opening : Patreon and merchandise updates<br />
; Dalvin Cook Released : Analysis of the running back's departure<br />
; Danielle Hunter Holdout : Contract situation discussion, JJ comparisons<br />
; Minicamp Notes : Lewis Cine status and other observations<br />
; Mailbag : Extended listener Q&A session<br />
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== Mailbag Questions ==<br />
* Nate - What is the baseline trade return for Danielle Hunter on which we can judge Kwesi by?<br />
* Trill Swagg-etz - Teammates revealed that Asamoah has the power of precognition. Is this a continuation of the Vikings dalliances with the dark arts?<br />
* Trill Swagg-etz - Metellus being ahead of Cine at OTAs - injury recovery vs. performance?<br />
* Trill Swagg-etz - Could Bynum be the odd man out at safety?<br />
* Tim Rizzo - Insight into why Stefon Diggs is the way he is?<br />
* Chris - Is it harder to be a play by play announcer or color commentator?<br />
* Kenneth Allen - Were you approached by Baby Gronk Dad for a feature?<br />
* Kenneth Allen - Norse Code commentary episode suggestions following Iron Chef callback<br />
* Jack - Best protein for a gyro? Favorite fried food? Most overrated fruit? Favorite Vikings cornerback?<br />
* Logan Bolsharif - How would replacing the draft with college free agency ruin the NFL?<br />
* TheRealJak - NFL parallel to Nikola Jokic's disinterest in celebrating success?<br />
* Immanual Kant-any Edwards - Flag football defense strategy for 8-person team<br />
* Rmensen Bolsharif - Is the Kensington runestone fraud the reason Minnesota Vikings are cursed?<br />
* X - Who's most likely to appear at Vikings practice: Terrence Newman, Brett Favre, Shariff Floyd, or Jimmy Hoffa?<br />
* X - What kind of person does Kirk Cousins become when stoned?<br />
* Nick Howard - Which 5 Minnesota Vikings would you pick as American Gladiators?<br />
* Kirk Donkadonk - Do lizards like people or just wait for death?<br />
* Damian Barrett - Who plays Arif in the "Insomnia: Let's Get Ready to Crumbl" film?<br />
* Damian Barrett - Is Diggs like an ex whose exploits you hear about through friends?<br />
* Gaming Nerd Bolsharif - Which NFL player body pillow would you choose?<br />
* Logan Bolsharif - Anti-orca measures for Arif's mega yacht?<br />
* Delta BC Dad - Should I get a crossed-out Favre jersey replaced with Rodgers?<br />
* Delta BC Dad - Roko's basilisk and neurodegenerative disorders<br />
* Nolan Kehler - Best marriage/engagement advice from Norse Code canon?<br />
* Tankbee Bolsharif - Rituals to cleanse Michele Bachmann's brother's house?<br />
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== Key Bits & Lore ==<br />
* References to the Property Brothers episode as "the best episode of Norse Code"<br />
* Threadless pillow merchandise featuring "Arif is your Waifu"<br />
* Multiple Bolsharif family member questions across various corner segments<br />
* Baby Gronk references in sports journalism ethics discussion<br />
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== Production Notes ==<br />
* Episode file: 8447<br />
* Restart at 89<br />
* Incomplete final question about Michele Bachmann's brother's house garden<br />
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─</div>Damian