Episode 377
Episode 377
HIPSTER Violations
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Offseason |
Norse Code Episode 377: HIPSTER Violations was an offseason episode covering Vikings roster moves, coaching changes, and COVID-19 protocols.
Overview
[edit]The episode covered significant Vikings personnel changes including the departure of offensive line coach Rick Dennison over vaccination requirements, roster moves involving players like Dede Westbrook and Jaylen Twyman, and extensive mailbag discussion covering topics from HIPAA regulations to beekeeping advice.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Episode introduction
- Arrivals and Departures
- Vikings roster moves and player transactions
- Coaching Changes
- Rick Dennison departure as offensive line coach
- COVID Rules
- New league protocols discussion
- Aaron Rodgers
- Packers quarterback's return conditions
- Training Camp Battles
- Position competition analysis
- Mailbag
- Extensive listener questions covering various topics
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Kirk - For Arif's HIPAA corner, is Eric Sugarman considered a "covered entity" as a healthcare provider?
- Shawn - Is there any situation where the Vikings should look at Deshaun Watson as an option?
- Luke Bruan - You must switch two Vikings from offense to defense, and they must assume each other's positions, so like a pure swap. Who do you pick?
- Rahul - How does Irv Smith Jr.'s role change this year? How was he used last year?
- Ryan - For Arif's campaign promises corner, with Riley Patterson hitting the PUP who do we address angry letters demanding the kicking competition we were promised?
- Professor Poop - Which OL training camp competition are you most interested in? Is there a chance we go with both rookies?
- Steezo - What is Arif's view of how The Athletic created the consensus board for the NHL draft?
- Corey - When is Kirk's 1/4 season meltdown happening this year?
- Bethany - Are the Chargers trying to become rivals with the Vikings?
- Michael Kurtz - If the Vikings make it to the Super Bowl, do you feel obligated to fly out to the game?
- Offbeat Skol chant - Are there any games this year that are essentially unwinnable for the Vikings?
- Olly Hainey - Would American professional football be the most pointless Olympic event ever?
- Nolan Kehler - Which CFL quarterback inevitably ends up on the Bears sideline in 2022?
- Kenneth Allen - If Arif got a coaching job he was wildly unqualified for, which team would it be?
- Kyle Slaybee - If you had to call offensive plays for an entire Vikings game, what variance in Pts/Drive would you expect versus Klint's playcalling?
- Eddie Crane - Are you taking over or under 0.5 guest appearances on InfoWars by NFL employees? For Arif's beekeeping corner: should I split my jam-packed hive?
- Joe Jestus - For Arif's supernatural beings corner: how can one learn about shadow people and/or lizard people?
- Don from Ohio - What other activities would you like to see in the Olympics? Also, I'm engaged and thinking about getting my first tattoo in Kauai!
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]The episode featured several Norse Code recurring segments including Arif's HIPAA Corner, beekeeping corner, and Don from Ohio's engagement announcement and tattoo considerations.
Production Notes
[edit]- Opening: 49:19
- End of David Cross bit: 52:36
- Segment timestamps: 67:33, 71:26-75:02, 116ish, 117
- Additional markers: 14352, 14626, 15920
- Live show announcement for Eagan, Minnesota at Union 32 Craft House on August 12th
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