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 556: Bring Me Velus Jones! 03/12/2025

Episode 556: Bring Me Velus Jones! Arif and James are back to discuss the moves by the Vikings (and the rest of the league) to start free agency in 2025. We go over the arrivals, departures, extensions, and more! Also an in-depth review of the March basho for those intersted in Arif's sumo content. 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 @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/35648865

Episode 555: Vibes Alone 02/19/2025

Episode 555: Vibes Alone Arif and James are back with Thor Nystrom to discuss the NFL Combine. We also go over trade rumors, the Hall of Fame, and much more! We reference this classic episode of the show later in the mailbag. The original story of the 40 at the Combine. https://youtu.be/sbp6sQZGtxs?t=8920 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 @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/35345375

Episode 554: The Horrors Persist 02/05/2025

Episode 554: The Horrors Persist Arif, James, AND Dusty are back to discuss the prop bets for this year's Big Enchillada! We also go over the new contract for Kevin O'Connell (and the lack of details), and how to effectively use seventy million dollars. 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 @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/35158065

Episode 553: I Don't Feel Better 01/15/2025

Episode 553: I Don't Feel Better Arif and James are back to review the end of the Vikings season at the hands of the Rams. We go over how they got to Darnold, if Detroit broke him, why the hell they ran the ball in the fourth quarter at all, and what happens now to a team with so many free agents. 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 @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/34862545

Episode 552: Rams Preview with Blaine Grisak 01/10/2025

Episode 552: Rams Preview with Blaine Grisak Arif interviews Blaine Grisak of the Turf Show Times to preview Monday Night's playoff game between the Rams and the Vikings. No mailbag or intro this episode as James got sick and lost his voice. **Between the recording of this episode and the posting of this episode the game has been formally moved to Arizona due to concerns with the fires in Los Angeles.** 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 @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/34797060

Episode 551: The Art of Getting Punched in the Face 01/06/2025

Episode 551: The Art of Getting Punched in the Face Arif and James are back to first discuss the loss to the Lions to end the 2024 regular season. We go over what happened, how they got to Darnold, and what we can look to moving forward to the Rams Monday Night game next week. 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 @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/34735125

Episode 550: Voltron of Correctness 01/03/2025

Episode 550: Voltron of Correctness Arif and James are back to first discuss the victory over the Packers. We then preview the NFC #1 seed showdown between the Vikings and the Lions with friend of the show Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit. All this and a fantastic mailbag featuring a discussion on kickers that you won't find anywhere else! 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 @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/34706390

Episode 549: Justis-time is Here 12/27/2024

Episode 549: Justis-time is Here The Vikings are about to play the Packers so we are legally obligated to bring back Acme Packing Company's Justis Mosqueda. They go over the upcoming matchup and ask the question: is this Green Bay's Super Bowl? 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 @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/34627410

A Very Very Very Very Very Very VERY Special Norse Code Christmas (2024 Clip Show) 12/26/2024

A Very Very Very Very Very Very VERY Special Norse Code Christmas (2024 Clip Show) Oh, there goes Mr. Humbug There goes Mr. Grim If they gave a prize for bein' mean The winner would be...well... Arif. We're back for the annual Christmas clip show! We have all sorts of great clips from Patreon bonus episodes, some of the best stuff of the year, and much more! Thanks for listening to us this year and remember - light the lamp, not the RAT! 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 @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/34616045

Episode 548: Outshined 12/24/2024

Episode 548: Outshined Arif and James are back to review the victory over the Seahawks! We go over the differences and similarities between 2017 and 2024, Jefferson's big day, and if it's time to believe (optimism shotgun be damned)! 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 @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/34597715

Episode 547: Arif Week 12/20/2024

Episode 547: Arif Week Arif and James are back to preview the Seahawks game with Seattle Overload podcast's Griffin Sturgeon. We also go over the Cousins benching, the free kick, and the most cursed potential Super Bowl matchups. 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 @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/34544040

Episode 546: Nothing Really Crazy Happened 12/17/2024

Episode 546: Nothing Really Crazy Happened Arif and James are back to discuss the Monday night win over the Bears! We recorded this in the car after the game so the audio quality suffered. Apologies. But it's what it sounds like to be stuck with Arif and James in a car while a child sleeps in the backseat so there IS that. We go over the baffling Bears coaching decisions, Darnold's ranking as a QB in the league, and what to do when your friend has a very particular type. 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 @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/34482465

Episode 545: Even More Honey (Live from Union 32 - III) 12/13/2024

Episode 545: Even More Honey (Live from Union 32 - III) Arif and James and so many of our listeners are here to preview the second Bears matchup! We go over what's changed for them, what to expect, and debate the least self-aware NFL players in recent memory. We also have gifts for the table... A special thank you to everyone who came out to Union 32 for the show. You guys were amazing. A special thank you to all of our listeners, to Union 32 Craft House for hosting us, Jenna, DJ, and our Patreon people who continually make these sorts of events possible. 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 @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here: /episode/index/show/norsecode/id/34426705

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

Norse Code: The #1 Podcast for Your Minnesota Vikings

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