Episode 219
Episode 219
Back and Better Than Ever
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Game Review |
Norse Code Episode 219: Back and Better Than Ever was a 71-minute episode covering the Vikings' playoff positioning and extensive mailbag content.
Overview
[edit]The hosts returned with game recap discussion focusing on Harrison Smith, Anthony Barr, and Case Keenum's performance. The episode featured extensive playoff preview coverage and coaching changes across the NFC North, plus a substantial mailbag segment.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Game recap discussion
- NFC North Coaching Changes
- Packers reorganization and Dom Capers firing, coaching interviews for Lions, Cardinals, Giants, and Bears
- Playoff Preview
- Wild Card matchups including Titans/Chiefs, Bills/Jags, Falcons/Rams, Panthers/Saints
- Bracket Predictions
- Discussion of playoff bracket scenarios
- Mailbag
- Extended listener questions
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Brad Davis - Analysis of Case Keenum's throw diversity and success metrics compared to other quarterbacks
- Kyle - Prediction on whether Vikings get heartbroken in divisional or championship game
- Teddy Throwsevlt - Who does Arif hate more: Case Keenum or Carson Wentz?
- Matt Fries - Make Arif play FMK between Carson Wentz, Case Keenum, and Chad Greenway
- Shobi Martin - AFC Super Bowl matchup analysis and Pat Shurmur departure speculation
- Joe Provil - Which opposing NFC weapon poses biggest threat to Vikings in playoffs
- Connor - Impact of previous Rams game if teams meet again in playoffs
- Brad Davis - Multiple questions including Super Bowl vs. Packers blowout scenario, down and distance preferences, Vikings' 2nd and 1 tendencies, and draft strategy
- Mo SaV - Harrison Smith as MVP candidate discussion
- Ted Glover - NFL Hall of Fame ballot beyond Steve Hutchinson and Randy Moss
- Matt Beckendorf - Case Keenum's underthrowing issues and playoff implications
- Terrible Friend - Best song for Vikings 2017 highlights
- Kenneth Allen - Sam Bradford activation scenario over Teddy Bridgewater
- John Belk - Advice for understanding football beyond "watch the ball" approach
- Stefan Coldhammer - Best fish dish recommendations and most disappointing dish of the year
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]- Don from Ohio mailbag question about Black Mirror episodes
- Elaborate hypothetical involving Arif wearing Carson Wentz fan gear and NDSU clothing for a month to guarantee Super Bowl win
Production Notes
[edit]- 71-minute edit from 81:56 runtime
- Audio note: "8658 fucking" and "the correct improper thing 126 min"
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