Episode 400

Episode 418 laziest conquerors

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Game Review

Norse Code Episode 400: Episode 418 laziest conquerors was a milestone episode of the podcast.

Overview

The episode featured a review of the Vikings' game against the Los Angeles Chargers, followed by an extensive mailbag segment covering topics from team personnel decisions to Thanksgiving preparations and cocktail recommendations.

Segments

Opening: Episode introduction and Patreon acknowledgments
Chargers Review: Analysis of the Vikings' performance against Los Angeles
Mailbag: Extended listener question segment covering football analysis, Thanksgiving, and culinary topics

Mailbag Questions

Big Tony - What episode # will be the "Vikings win super bowl" episode? I'm betting on #5267.
Jeremy McGee - Has mason Cole really been good enough to replace Bradbury? Is there potentially a "good" offensive line that can be configured from this roster's current pieces?
Daniel - It feels like Udoh has like 8 penalties a game now..at what point will it take the Vikings to try a different look at RG? Maybe even slide Mason cole over or trying out Wyatt Davis
Bishop Sycamore Alumnist - When does the Draw Play Dave Patreon sponsored by Norse Code start? Any way the merchandising could include an Arif Turkey Plushie.. you know to haunt everyone's Thanksgiving table
Devil Flanders - PFF gave Kendricks the worst grade out of all defensive players this week. Should we finally cut him?
Christian - What.. is this team? Why do they go from shooting themselves in the foot with great enthusiasm one week, to being super aggressive this week?
Chris - Did the Vikings just not Viking enough to lose, or did the Chargers simply Charger harder than them? Also, which other NFL franchises have become verbs at this point?
Ben - Like it or love it: Jefferson tossing the ball to Keenan Allen sitting in the bench? Bonus: how did we escape that awesomeness without one of those ridiculous taunting penalties?
Andrew Schaad - What do the analytics say about those quick throws to Thielen against soft coverage? Does it make sense to take those ~5 free yards whenever they give them to you?
Michael LaCoste - Which Viking's player is most likely to have their 3rd grade goldfish stolen by Mark Sanchez?
Sean - Is Klint Kubiak on Twitter. And if so, is this game proof that online bullying works?
Kenneth Allen - Why does everyone hate ties so much? Personally I am usually on Team Chaos when I don't have a rooting interest in a game, and nothing is more chaotic than a tie.
For Dusty: what is the thematically best drink to watch during this absurd Vikings season?
Kyle Slaybee - If you were to thank Zimmer for this gratifying win, how nice of a present would you give him on a scale of 1-100$?
Rahul - Even though the defense has outperformed the offense this year, is it weird to say the Vikings biggest needs are on the defensive side of the ball given age and injuries? Also how awesome is the name of standout corner, Sauce Gardner from Cincinnati?
Logan - going to my in-laws for Thanksgiving & we have to bring a side dish. What's more passive aggressive: bringing a different meat dish to prove turkey's inferiority or bringing a better prepared turkey?
Kyle Slaybee - What is your favorite ham recipe I can use to win Thanksgiving?
Nate Stanley - What is the worst side dish served at a traditional Thanksgiving?
Bishop Sycamore Alumnist - Please give us your best cocktail suggestion for our new found favorite spirit, Curly Fry Vodka. Is a martini out of the question?
Nolan - For James and Arif's Restaurant Corner: it's entirely possible that I have auditions in Fargo and in Minneapolis in the coming weeks. What restaurant should I eat at immediately afterwords?
Christopher - After you sous vide a NY strip do you pan, grill or butane torch sear the outside?
Coldhammer - I am an avid fan of ginger beer related cocktails, but have been in a slump featuring only rum, gin, or Irish whiskey lately. Any suggestions to expand this?
Nick Howard - What is your favorite memory from the show
Damian Barrett - Question for James' Detective David Mills Corner. What's in the box?

Key Bits & Lore

The episode included references to Dusty and featured James' Detective David Mills Corner segment.

Production Notes

Timestamps noted: 3729, 5630, 9355, 16401, 17004, 17538 (marked as "shitty"), 202.

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