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 544: Pythagorean Wins 12/10/2024

Episode 544: Pythagorean Wins Arif and James are back to discuss another victory for the 11-2 Vikings! They beat Cousins and the Falcons and we talk about the inital rough start, the amazing stats for Jefferson/Addison/Darnold, and if a good marriage can end in divorce. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/34361580

Episode 543: Brain Rot 12/06/2024

Episode 543: Brain Rot Arif and James are back to preview the Falcons game with friend of the show Charles McDonald from Yahoo Sports and the Football 301 podcast. We also go over a future London show and if it's morally okay for Luke to try to breakdown the Vikings defensive scheme. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/34312670

Episode 542: The Movement 12/03/2024

Episode 542: The Movement Arif and James are back to discuss the 10-2 Vikings victory over the Cardinals. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/34260690

Episode 541: Cardinals Preview with Blake Allen Murphy 11/27/2024

Episode 541: Cardinals Preview with Blake Allen Murphy Arif conducted an interview with Redbird Beboot's Blake Allen Murphy to discuss all aspects of upcoming the Cardinals/Vikings game. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/34180630

Episode 540: Personification of Oversaturation 11/26/2024

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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/34152750

Episode 539: Evaluate the Vibe 11/22/2024

Episode 539: Evaluate the Vibe 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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/34104031

Episode 538: Avec Mes Excuses au Manitoba 11/19/2024

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! 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33991332

Episode 537: Unhinged Behavior 11/15/2024

Episode 537: Unhinged Behavior 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. Go Blue Bombers! 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33941397

Episode 536: Ignoring the Darnold in the Room 11/12/2024

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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33894017

Episode 535: Every Thinkable Variation 11/08/2024

Episode 535: Every Thinkable Variation 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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33845897

Episode 534: When Darnold Goes Full Darnold 11/04/2024

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! 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33770697

Episode 533: Snow on Halloween 11/01/2024

Episode 533: Snow on Halloween 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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33725767

Episode 532: Infuriating 10/25/2024

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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33608482

Episode 531: Rams Preview with Joe McAtee 10/23/2024

Episode 531: Rams Preview with Joe McAtee Due to the short week this episode only features the interview Arif did with frequent guest of the show and Rams enthusiast Joe McAtee. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33591277

Episode 530: Fat Cats Get Slaughtered 10/22/2024

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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33563717

Episode 529: Stage 5 Clinger 10/18/2024

Episode 529: Stage 5 Clinger 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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33510762

Episode 528: Bullying But Popular 10/10/2024

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? 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33401657

Episode 527: ThinkTankBee 10/04/2024

Episode 527: ThinkTankBee 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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33324617

Episode 526: Lucky and Good 09/30/2024

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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33256377

Episode 525: Irish Moonlighting 09/27/2024

Episode 525: Irish Moonlighting 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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33228697

Episode 524: The Threat of the Bomb 09/23/2024

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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33165332

Episode 523: Darnold's Ghosts 09/20/2024

Episode 523: Darnold's Ghosts Arif and James are back to preview the Texans game with Cody Stoots. We also go over Bryce Young's backup possibilties, the turnover battle this year, and a number of questions about Star Trek because our Discord got distracted by it this week. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33134642

Episode 522: Petty Game Balls 09/17/2024

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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33086252

Episode 521: Fakely Emerged 09/13/2024

Episode 521: Fakely Emerged 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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/33032792

Episode 520: Xanatos Gambit 09/10/2024

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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/32987267

Episode 519: Likely Toes 09/06/2024

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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/32939977

Episode 518: Private Equity 08/29/2024

Episode 518: Private Equity 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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/32788472

Episode 517: Player Health 08/14/2024

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 performance over the Raiders in the first preseason game, what is expected against the Browns this weekend, and the mailbag as well. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/32570387

Episode 516: Aficionado 08/06/2024

Episode 516: Aficionado Arif and James return with news from camp, information on the latest injuries, a new contract for Christian Darrisaw, and a major mailbag. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/32454647

Episode 515: Reserve Anger 07/16/2024

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. 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 logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/32156987

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