Episode 478

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Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	JC Allen (Bucs Reporter/Writer for Bucs Gameday/Sports Illustrated)
Type	Preview

Norse Code Episode 478 is an episode featuring a preview of the Vikings' upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Bucs, discussion of recent contract extensions, and an extensive mailbag segment.

Overview

The episode covers a preview of the Vikings-Buccaneers matchup with guest JC Allen, analysis of the TJ Hockenson and Josh Metellus contract extensions, and addresses numerous listener questions ranging from team strategy to personal advice corners.

Segments

Opening: Intro and Patreon acknowledgments
Preview: Tampa Bay Buccaneers game preview with JC Allen
Contract Analysis: TJ Hockenson and Josh Metellus extensions discussion
Mailbag: Extensive listener questions covering various topics

Mailbag Questions

Drunken Vike - What are your predictions for the unique and ironic way they're going to hurt us this year?
Jack Rackham - From an analytical standpoint, was the Hockenson contract the right move, considering the Vikings' depth at the position and future looming contracts?
Anonymous - How much does the Bosa contract factor into the Jefferson extension, if at all?
Matt - Does the Metellus extension give us any clue into how the team feels about Cine?
Benn - Is the team built to make significant trades partway through the season if the record looks bad?
Cody - For Arif's Week One Corner: what playing time related surprises do you think could happen?
Osman - The vikings offense and defense were both mediocre by EPA/play last season. Why is all of the focus about how the defense needs to improve?
Anonymous - For Arif's Long Snapping Corner: After watching the 10 minute video of Bill Belichick explaining special teams nuances, what is your opinion on long snappers?
Sean - Will Cousins continue his path of becoming a real boy, by being more aggressive and improvising plays?
CJ Oppenhammer - On the Minnesota Football Party, Arif said we will see statistical improvements from Kirk this year. Has Arif always been a Kirk truther?
GogglesFTW - For Arif's class traitor corner, what is the best way for me to exploit my coworkers/employees for my own benefit?
Drawplaydave - What famous real viking would be the best at playing actual football?
Ben Greenhagan - Question for the Commish: Given that Yahoo algorithm graded my Hell League draft as an A+, I am truly screwed this season, right?
A Second Jet Has Hit Drew Bledsoe - For the Jameson Williams gambling corner: what bets should i make for week one?
Delta BC Dad - Question for marriage, cooking, and kitchen appliances corner about getting an instant pot again despite wife's objections
HBOCEO - How long into the season before Jon Bois starts writing an emergency appendix?
Nick Howard - Can we talk about the Secret Base documentary and the news about Dennis Green not knowing he had 2 timeouts left in the 98 NFC title game?
Benjamin - How do you think the 21st century Vikings would have done with Bud Grant as their head coach?
Damian Bolsharif - Is it possible the Uber driver James & Arif got back from MetLife was actually a time traveler?
Nolan - For James' and Arif's Tourism Corner: Which Zorba'z is the best and why?
Kyle Slaybee - Who would win in a fight? An Arif sized James or a James sized Arif?
Rahul - What is your go to whiskey of choice for nostalgic torture while watching the Secret Base documentary?
Logan Bolsharif - Question for Arif's parenting corner about 3-year-old being too rough with 8-month-old brother

Guests

JC Allen, Bucs Reporter and Writer for Bucs Gameday/Sports Illustrated, joins to preview the Vikings-Buccaneers matchup.

Key Bits & Lore

Hell League draft discussion
Don from Ohio reference in kitchen appliance advice
Denver live show announcement for November 19th game (taping November 17th)
New ten-year anniversary merch announcement
Threadless pillow featuring "Arif is your Waifu"

Production Notes

Timestamps: 4006, 4104 preview, 8430
Denver live show scheduled for November 19th game, taping November 17th

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