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Episode 441

The Broken Year

Hosts Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests None
Type Game Review

Norse Code Episode 441: The Broken Year is a game review episode covering the Vikings' win over the Miami Dolphins.

Overview

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The episode reviews the Vikings' victory against Miami, featuring extensive mailbag questions about the team's 5-1 start despite underwhelming performances. Discussions focus on the sustainability of the Vikings' success and various player evaluations.

Segments

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Opening
Patreon acknowledgments and merchandise promotion
Review of Dolphins Game
Analysis of the Vikings-Dolphins matchup
Mailbag
Extended listener questions covering team performance, player evaluations, and various themed corners

Mailbag Questions

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  • Rahul - Is out-punting Tyreek Hill's range the greatest punting achievement you have seen?
  • TheOnlyRice - Would Ezra Cleveland be a better player at tackle vs guard? Same question about Hughes at slot corner vs outside for the Lions?
  • Mayo Coffee - Is there precedent for teams improving during the season under new systems?
  • Logan TC - How is the 2022 Vikings' unsustainable play different from the 2017 Keenum Vikings?
  • Jim - Would Cook kneeling at the 1 instead of scoring have changed winning percentage significantly?
  • RoRo - How big is Miami's home field advantage? Have you ever worn a chain?
  • Kenneth Allen - Are the Vikings the worst 5-1 team ever? How is Cousins more likeable than Russell Wilson?
  • Air-own-e-us monk - Has Ryan Wright usurped CJ Ham as most underrated dual threat?
  • Joe NHL - Rank the reasons for pressure on Teddy Bridgewater
  • ZenCupid - Which players are fans wrong about? What are chances Zimmer watched while wearing a Teddy jersey?
  • Alex - How should we feel about a 5-1 team that struggles against bad teams?
  • Jake - When will Kirk's chains become too heavy to walk?
  • Cory - Why does the Griddy feel like appropriation when anyone but JJ does it?
  • Damian Barrett - Will KOC change the post-bye week struggles?
  • Skol or Whatever - How can Vikings continue success in beekeeping terms?
  • ScooterMcgoo - Is KOC a warlock weakening opponents?
  • Kyle Slaybee - Which former Viking will next ruin their current team against Vikings?
  • Noah - Which team will sign Sam Bradford for QB revenge gauntlet?
  • Nolan Kehler - Using Canadian colonial history, which opponent resembles the Marquis de Montcalm?
  • Math-ay-us - How many super bowls will Packers hand out this year?
  • Luke Braun - Is there supernatural potential in Julie Cousins?
  • Tankbee - Which deity should Aaron Rodgers appeal to for help?
  • Nathan S - Should Arif embrace his Seahawks fandom?
  • Resigned Scream - Pointing to record vs championships in online arguments?
  • Dr. Aaron Matson - Funniest loss: NDSU, Packers, or Bucs? How should Brady woo Gisele back?
  • Nick - Discuss Sauce Gardner wearing cheesehead after beating Packers
  • Le Courvoisier - What's the official Norse Code conspiracy theory?

Key Bits & Lore

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The episode features multiple themed corners including Arif's beekeeping corner, witchcraft corner, esoteric occultism corner, tinfoil hat bankruptcy corner, and James' relationship corner. Discussion of Don from Ohio conspiracy theories and Laquon Treadwell being on Arizona's practice squad.