Episode 411
Episode 411
Frozen Beef
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Preview |
Norse Code Episode 411: Frozen Beef covered Vikings preparation for their crucial late-season matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
Overview
[edit]This episode focused on previewing the Vikings' upcoming game against the Packers at Lambeau Field, with extensive mailbag discussion covering team psychology, cold weather performance, and Kirk Cousins' contract situation. The hosts also addressed quarterback depth and playoff scenarios.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Introduction and episode setup
- Packers Preview
- Analysis with Justis
- Mailbag
- Extensive listener questions covering playoffs, contracts, and team performance
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Jeff - How do I handle the Vikings beating the Packers, giving us hope then ultimately losing to the Bears at home?
- Vikings Wales - When was the last time a team won a Super Bowl with a QB that averaged 15.5% of the cap like Kirk has this past five years? Is it time for him to take a big pay cut if he wants to win a Super Bowl?
- Kenneth Allen - Would you consider the Vikings to be a cold-weather team? Will that translate well to what might be one of the coldest games in Lambeau history? Also asks for Case Cookus' Correction Corner regarding Leibniz's name
- Coldhammer - In the spirit of Justis being an "owner" of the Packers, what's the stupidest thing James and Arif have ever bought?
- Nolan - Given the Vikings' excellence for claiming practice squad talent, why haven't they signed Blue Bomber ace Lirim Hajrullahu?
- Chris - How come no one asks Kirk what his secret to staying on the field is?
- Luke Braun - If a podcast bullies someone, but they don't get time to listen to it, is it actual cruelty?
- Fear the Beard - Which NFC North team has the "brightest" future and why is it the Detroit Lions?
- Zach - What are the odds we upset the Packers and move into a win-and-in situation only for Kirk to get COVID?
- Ryan - Would HOF finalist Jared Allen, 5 years post-retirement, start over our current DEs?
- Michael Johnson - Complex question about Lagrange points, James Webb telescope, and finding an offensive line for the Vikings
- Ted Glover - Please rank various civil wars including Webb v. Ponder and upcoming Sloter v. Mond
- Ian Pauli - Seeking advice for ordering appropriately spicy food at Thai restaurants as a white person
- Don from Ohio - Comparing Arif's brand week with Carson Wentz situation vs. Kyle Sloter's return; asking about favorite John Madden calls of Randy Moss plays
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]- Case Cookus' Correction Corner referenced regarding Leibniz's name
- Don from Ohio makes appearance with Kyle Sloter praise
- Discussion of Kirk Cousins' diet and COVID protocols including plexiglass box reference
- Jared Allen appreciation corner segment
Production Notes
[edit]- Episode timestamp markers at 4219, 6849, and 7833
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