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Episode 407

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Hosts Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests Lorin Cox
Type Game Preview

Norse Code Episode 407 was a game preview episode featuring analysis of the upcoming Minnesota Vikings matchup against the Chicago Bears.

Overview

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This episode focused on previewing the Vikings-Bears game with guest analyst Lorin Cox. The hosts also discussed Urban Meyer's firing from Jacksonville and fielded extensive mailbag questions covering team development, game strategy, and hypothetical scenarios.

Segments

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Opening
Introduction and pregame/postgame Duffy's discussion
Bears Preview
Analysis with guest Lorin Cox
Urban Meyer Discussion
Commentary on his firing and kicking incident
Mailbag
Extended listener questions covering various topics

Mailbag Questions

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  • Logan - About Urban Meyer planning to give coaches/players gift cards to his Ohio restaurant for Christmas
  • Nolan Kehler - Will Urban Meyer be kicking for the Vikings in 2022?
  • Justin Fields Apologist - Which head coach would be funniest for Nagy and Zimmer to work under in Jacksonville?
  • DrawPlayDave - What things didn't we hear about Urban Meyer but he definitely did?
  • Pain - Should Klint Kubiak have foreseen Steelers halftime adjustments?
  • Mie-us - How quickly will lining a WR in the backfield spread through the league?
  • Sam Delker - How well have the 2020 "developmental" players actually developed? (Wonnum, Lynch, Dye, Hand, Brandel, Metellus, Willekes, Hinton)
  • Ian Pauli - How can Klint mitigate Akiem Hicks' impact? Also, how will Arif parlay Ben DiNucci friendship into JMU honorary degree?
  • Nick Howard - How do Bears beat Vikings in new fashion with coordinators in protocols? Kurt Warner movie vs Sean Payton comedy as bigger bust?
  • Damian Barrett - Sliding doors scenario: Vikings draft Justin Fields ahead of Bears
  • Ryan Mensenn - Higher Purpose Corner about tire leak stress compared to Vikings watching experience
  • Kyle Slaybee - 20 carries to 2021 Seahawks Adrian Peterson or 2007 Bears Adrian Peterson?
  • Chloe and Josh - James Passive Aggressive Corner: revenge gift for dad who bought Aaron Rodgers plaque
  • Don from Ohio - Supervisor corner about dealing with QAnon employee; Cinematic corner about sneaking snacks into Spider-Man IMAX

Guests

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Lorin Cox appeared for Bears preview analysis.

Key Bits & Lore

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  • Don from Ohio makes an appearance with multiple corner segments
  • Higher Purpose Corner discussion about Vikings fandom putting life stress in perspective
  • James Passive Aggressive Corner featuring family gift revenge scenarios

Production Notes

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  • Timestamps noted: 59:32, 69:02
  • Discussion of WR backfield positioning as emerging trend