Norse Code: The #1 Podcast for Your Minnesota Vikings

Norse Code is a twice-weekly show featuring Minnesota Vikings blogger extraordinaire Arif Hasan and host/producer James Pogatshnik. Each week they delve deeply into the previous week's matchup, preview the following week's game, and cover all the important NFL news of the week.

Episode 596: Maybe That’s a Good Thing 12/24/2025

Episode 596: Maybe That’s a Good Thing Arif and James are back to both review the win over the Giants and preview the Lions matchup with friend of the show Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit. We also go over the injuries, the incredible defensive display on Sunday, and whether you should sacrifice a relationship for a bit. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/39525720

Episode 595: Giants Preview with Bobby Skinner (Giants Nation Show) 12/19/2025

Episode 595: Giants Preview with Bobby Skinner (Giants Nation Show) Arif interviews Bobby Skinner of Giants Nation Show to preview this weekend's game. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/39465200

Episode 594: Almost Too Many Elephants 12/16/2025

Episode 594: Almost Too Many Elephants Arif and James are back to discuss the Vikings win over the Cowboys. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/39422345

Episode 593: Pure Progression 12/12/2025

Episode 593: Pure Progression Arif and James are back to preview the Cowboys game with Landon McCool of Locked on Cowboys. We also go over Flores as a head coach, players we hate, the HoF candidacy of Phillip Rivers, and if our listeners should read books. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/39379780

Episode 592: Somewhat Ethical Hater 12/09/2025

Episode 592: Somewhat Ethical Hater Arif and James are back to discuss the victory over the Commanders and if any of this is remotely sustainable. We also go over a Christmas tree theft and James Madison making the College Football Playoff. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/39335105

Episode 591: Structurally Capable 12/05/2025

Episode 591: Structurally Capable Arif and James preview the Commanders game. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/39290430

Episode 590: Pondering Greatness 12/02/2025

Episode 590: Pondering Greatness Arif and James are back to discuss the Max Brosmer experience. We also asked our listeners to sum up this season in a few sentences. Special thank you to "A Seocnd Jet has hit DrewBledsoe" for the episode title suggestion. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/39237365

Episode 589: Misery Cohort 11/25/2025

Episode 589: Misery Cohort Arif and James are back to discuss the performance of J.J. McCarthy against the Green Bay Packers. We also go over the mailbag and if the Coach of the Year award is potentially cursed. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/39163620

Episode 588: Prepare for the Surface 11/21/2025

Episode 588: Prepare for the Surface Arif and James preview the upcoming Packers game with our least valuable player and Pro Bowl long napper Justis Mosqueda. Important to note that he showed up SEVEN HOURS LATE to record and brought a whole myriad of tech problems with him. Truly one of the greatest to ever do it. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/39120245

Episode 587: The Brain Survives a Lot of Abuse 11/18/2025

Episode 587: The Brain Survives a Lot of Abuse Arif and James go over the loss to the Bears. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/39074240

Episode 586: Stubbornness 11/14/2025

Episode 586: Stubbornness Arif and James return to preview the Bears with frequent guest of the show Lorin Cox of Locked On Bears. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/39032250

Episode 585: False Starts 11/11/2025

Episode 585: False Starts Arif and James have had a day to revisit their opinions on the loss to the Ravens. We go over coaching, McCarthy, and if Dusty would make a good Sith lord. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38993405

Episode 584: Frustrating 11/10/2025

Episode 584: Frustrating Arif and James give their post-game reaction to the loss to the Ravens. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38972030

Episode 583: Double Ngakoue 11/07/2025

Episode 583: Double Ngakoue Arif and James are back to preview the Ravens game and discuss J.J. McCarthy's alter ego, the suspicious Baltimore's injury report, and how to win at therapy. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38947355

Episode 582: The Passion of the Wentz 11/04/2025

Episode 582: The Passion of the Wentz Arif and James are back to review the win over the Lions. We discuss the QB play, the questionable ref calls, the numerous Lions injuries, and how the Vikings were able to control the game. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38904910

Episode 581: Soft Paternity Leave 10/31/2025

Episode 581: Soft Paternity Leave Arif and James are back to preview the Lions game with friend of the show Jeremy Reisman. We also go over the surprising special teams issue plaguing the team that no one is talking about, what force keeps causing the Vikings odd year slumps, and cablegate. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38856050

Episode 580: The Lost Episode 10/28/2025

Episode 580: The Lost Episode Arif and James discuss the Carson Wentz injury, toughness, stupidity, and which NFL head coach is most likely to get busted, Chauncey Billups style. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38804815

Episode 579: Chargers Preview with Alex Katson 10/23/2025

Episode 579: Chargers Preview with Alex Katson Arif previews the Chargers game with Alex Katson of Wide Left and The Chargers Wire. This episode contains cursing. Goodbye iTunes rating. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38752410

Episode 578: Torment Nexus 10/21/2025

Episode 578: Torment Nexus Arif and James are back to review the loss to the Eagles. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38722990

Episode 577: Ethically Sourced Bones 10/17/2025

Episode 577: Ethically Sourced Bones Arif and James are back to preview the Eagles game with Devin Jackson of The Philadelphia Inquirer and of Wide Left. We also go over a surprisingly great idea from Luke Braun, couples Halloween costumes, and one of the greatest mailbag questions (confessions) in the history of the show. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38616100

Episode 576: With Apologies to Ireland 10/07/2025

Episode 576: With Apologies to Ireland Arif and James are back to discuss the victory over the Browns in London. We go over the kick controversy, the Wentz drive to end the game, Jordan Addison, and much more! You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38491305

Episode 575: Browns Preview with Jared Mueller 10/02/2025

Episode 575: Browns Preview with Jared Mueller Arif is back to preview the Browns game with SBNation's Jared Mueller. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38448530

Episode 574: Rationing the Celsius 09/29/2025

Episode 574: Rationing the Celsius Arif and James are back to discuss the loss to the Steelers in Dublin. We go over the play of Wentz, the offensive line, and who was responsible for the DK Metcalf touchdown. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38389255

Episode 573: Live from the O'Connell Bridge 09/25/2025

Episode 573: Live from the O'Connell Bridge Arif and Steelers beat writer Nick Farabaugh are live to preview the Dublin game between Pittsburgh and Minnesota. A special thank you to River Bar for being amazing hosts for our recording. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38349285

Episode 572: Signing the Correct Rodgers 09/22/2025

Episode 572: Signing the Correct Rodgers Arif and James are back to discuss a win over the Bengals that almost doesn't seem real. We go overe Wentz's performance, signing the correct Rodgers, and the franchise record for FG. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38302965

Episode 571: The Promise of Greatness 09/19/2025

Episode 571: The Promise of Greatness Arif and James are back to discuss the upcoming game against Cincinnati with Locked On Bengals podcaster Jake Liscow. We also go over the Diggs pregnancy announcement, Cam Akers, and much more! You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38275440

Episode 570: Screaming into the Void 09/16/2025

Episode 570: Screaming into the Void Arif and James are back to discuss the awful loss to the Falcons and a likely QB change due to injury. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38235620

Episode 569: Offensive Streakiness 09/12/2025

Episode 569: Offensive Streakiness Arif and James are back to discuss the upcoming Falcons matchup with Tre'Shon Diaz of the Falcoholic. We also go over the pressures that Caleb Williams dealt with, the plans for Eric Wilson, and much more. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38190820

Episode 568: Best Worst Game or Worst Best Game? 09/09/2025

Episode 568: Best Worst Game or Worst Best Game? Arif and James are back to discuss the victory over the Bears on Monday night! We are here to discuss the growing pains, the ugly first half, and life after a pick-six. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38139610

Episode 567: The Uncanny Valley 09/05/2025

Episode 567: The Uncanny Valley Arif and James are here to discuss the first game of the season with friend of the show Lorin Cox! We also go over the taunting/spitting rule, what to watch for in week one, and the pitfalls of using AI to draft your Hell League team. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/38099080

Norse Code: The #1 Podcast for Your Minnesota Vikings

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