Norse Code
All of the episodes of our Podcast, Norse Code, put together by Arif Hasan and James Pogatshnik.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 541: Cardinals Preview with Blake Allen Murphy
Arif conducted an interview with Redbird Reboot’s Blake Allen Murphy to discuss all aspects of upcoming the Cardinals/Vikings game.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 540: Personification of Oversaturation
Arif and James are back to discuss the overtime victory over the Bears. We go over Addison’s big game, the camera angles allowed to be used in a coach’s challenge, momentum, and much more! Eat at Arbys.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 539: Evaluate the Vibe (With Guest Lorin Cox)
Arif and James are back to preview the Bears game with friend of the show Lorin Cox of Locked On Bears. We also go over the Vikings defense against "good" QBs and Arif answers your turkey questions.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 538: Avec Mes Excuses au Manitoba
Arif and James are back to talk about the victory over the Titans! We go over the big plays that come with this aggressive of a defense, the lack of run game, the abundance of calls going Minnesota’s way, and the mailbag as well!
Norse Code Podcast Episode 537: Unhinged Behavior (with guest Justin Graver)
Arif and James are back to preview the Titans game with Justin Graver of the Titans Film Room and Heed the Call podcast. We also go over Darnold’s time in the pocket, if Sam Darnold is just a worse version of Jared Goff, and Canadian amulets.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 536: Ignoring the Darnold in the Room
Arif and James are back to discuss the victory over the Jaguars - likely the second dumbest victory in two years (thanks Raiders)! We go over the interceptions, the smothering defense, and the Aaron Jones injury. We also go over the Bears falling to Earth and why Eberflus MUST remain the head coach for the sake of all humanity.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 535: Every Thinkable Variation (With Guest John Shipley)
Arif and James are back to preview the Jaguars game with Sports Illustrated’s John Shipley. We also go over why trap games happen, the trade deadline, and the mascot halftime game.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 534: When Darnold Goes Full Darnold
Arif and James are back to discuss the win over the Colts. We go over a full mailbag featuring Darnold going full Darnold, why is Ingram’s footwork so bad, and how Anthony Richardson was able to avoid looking smug as Flacco struggled tonight? Also Arif - The Musical!
Norse Code Podcast Episode 533: Snow on Halloween (with guest Jake Arthur)
Arif and James are back to preview the Colts with Jake Arthur of Locked on Colts and the Horseshoe Huddle. We go over their QB change, the Cam Robinson trade, and defensive liabilities.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 532: Infuriating
Arif and James are back to discuss the infuriating loss to the Rams, the infuriating facemask, and the infuriating second and third quarters that seem to happen every game this season. We also go over Jefferson’s target share and give props to Trent Sherfield.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 530: Fat Cats Get Slaughtered
Arif and James go over the loss to the Lions and how fans should feel. We cover the awful two minute defense, Goff’s great day, and calmly attempting a comeback vs. whatever the Bucs did on Monday night.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 529: Stage 5 Clinger (with guest Jeremy Reisman)
Arif and James are back to preview the Lions game with friend of the show Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit. We go over what to expect when two of the NFC’s best go to war on Sunday without being flexed into primetime. We also talk about the Akers trade and if KOC is a stage five clinger.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 528: Bullying But Popular
Arif and James are back to discuss the Vikings win over the Jets. We go over the fallout of the game and the conspiracy theories on the field and off! Why was Darnold overthrowing receivers? What happened in the second half? Who is the QB that’s been GINKED the hardest so far this season?
Norse Code Podcast Episode 527: ThinkTankBee (with guest Scott Mason)
Arif and James are back to preview the Jets London game with friend of the show Scott Mason. We also go over Rodgers vs. Flores schemes and how to torpedo a research group for your boss.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 526: Lucky and Good
Arif and James are back to discuss the victory over the Packers! The Vikings are 4-0 and there are lots of things to cover like Darnold’s play, Aaron Jones, the defense, and Jordan Love’s leg. We also go over how you can win even though you’ve only thrown for 60 yards passing in a game and the mailbag as well.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 525: Irish Moonlighting (with guest Justis Mosqueda)
Arif is back with friend (nemesis) of the show Justis Mosqueda to preview the Packers game. We are legally required to disclose he is an owner of the Packers and therefore should be treated accordingly. We will have a mailbag next episode.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 524: The Threat of the Bomb
Arif and James are back to discuss the Vikings victory over the Texans! We go over the tendencies of Darnold, the terrifying defence, and just how much fun this team is to watch. We also go over Dallas and garbage time, Jefferson’s drops, and the optics of being a living owner going into a team’s ring of honor.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 523: Darnold’s Ghosts (with guest Cody Stoots)
Arif and James are back to preview the Texans game with Cody Stoots. We also go over Bryce Young’s backup possibilities, the turnover battle this year, and a number of questions about Star Trek because our Discord got distracted by it this week.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 522: Petty Game Balls
Arif and James are back to discuss the win over the 49ers and if the team is now good (or, failing that, fun)! We go over Darnold’s throws, the defense that scared Purdy, and what we can hope for moving forward. We also go over Cousins win against the Eagles and the benching of Bryce Young.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 521: Fakely Emerged (with guest Evan Sowards)
Arif and James are back to preview the 49ers game with friend of the show Evan Sowards. We also go over the Tua concussion and the mailbag as well.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 520: Xanatos Gambit
Arif and James are back to discuss the week one victory over the Giants! We also go over what we learned this week and what not to mention on a first date if you work for the Commanders when you’re being secretly being taped.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 519: Likely Toes
Arif and James are back to discuss the week one match-up with the Giants by bringing on DrawPlayDave! We also go over the Mike Zimmer article and how to best go scorched Earth when leaving a job.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 518: Hate Is Not A Finite Resource
Arif and James are back to discuss the 53 man roster and practice squad selections for the Vikings. We also go over the surprising cuts and potential kickoff strategies.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 517: Player Health
Arif and James are back to discuss the JJ McCarthy injury and what it means moving forward. We also go over the performances in the Raiders in the first preseason game, what is expected against the Browns this weekend, and a mailbag.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 516: Af(f)icionado
Arif and James return with news from camp, information on the latest injuries, a new contract for Christian Darrisaw, and a major mailbag.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 515: Reserve Anger
Arif and James are back to discuss Jordan Addison’s decisions over the past year, Khyree Jackson, and expectations for camp.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 514: Spite Kickers
Arif and James are back to discuss the latest from camp and to mainly dissect the NFC North. Arif goes over the Bears, Lions, and Packers to determine how each has changed since the end of last season and what they expect moving forward. We also have an offseason mailbag that you won’t soon forget!
Norse Code Podcast Episode 513: Guaranteed to be Guaranteed
Arif and James are back for an emergency pod! Justin Jefferson signed his extension and we go over it all. The cap hit, percentages, what this means for the rest of the league, and so much more. We also go over all of those truthful untruths told about Jefferson leaving or demanding a trade. And Arif has a special comment in the mailbag regarding WNBA coverage.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 512: Naz Reid
Arif and James are back to discuss NFC North news including JJ McCarthy throwing the ball, Jefferson not appearing at OTAs (just like last year), the Goff contract, Jordan Love, and much more. Also an extensive mailbag that is everything you’d expect from an early offseason show.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 511: Draft Capital
Arif and James are back to discuss the 2024 NFL Draft! We go over the Vikings picks, what we know about UDFAs, the baffling decision by the Falcons, Sean Payton as a hater, and much more!
Norse Code Podcast Episode 510: Excel Wizardry Or Whatever
Arif and James are back and do a full mailbag episode this week to prepare you for the draft. What’s the best case scenario if they don’t trade up? When should you grab the pitchforks and torches? Is there a big board comp for a recent wedding? All will be answered on this episode. Also we just launched new merch that Arif describes in the intro of the episode.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 509: Continued Progression (with guest Trevor Sikkema)
Arif is back and did a two hour interview with PFF’s Trevor Sikkema on all things NFL Draft! Mailbag will return next week just in time for a trade up!
Norse Code Episode 508: Bleeding Value
Arif and James are back to discuss the draft pick trade with the Texans that puts Minnesota in a position where they’re ready to deal. We also go over Falcons tampering, draft strategy, new signings, and some background info on The Draft Network piece on the Substack.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 507: Sam Darnold and the Vibes Ceiling
Arif and James are back for an emergency episode to discuss Kirk Cousins leaving for Atlanta. Also right at the end of the episode (around the 1 hour 47 second mark) we discuss the breaking Sam Darnold news. We also go over the newest signings, re-signings, and departures.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 506: The Power of Enemies
Arif and James are back to go over the combine and the Kirk rumors to Atlanta. We also go over what is fixable in players when they reach the NFL, Russell Wilson’s phrases with other teams, and the time Arif nearly died.
Norse Code Podcast Episode 505: Supply Side Guyconomics
Arif and James are back and brought Dusty with for the ride! We go over Cousins and Jefferson rumors, Super Bowl prop bets, and a wide-ranging mailbag including some actual Vikings discussion!