Arif and James are back and in front of a live audience in Arlington, VA! We preview the Ravens matchup, have as much fun as we can with the Aaron Rodgers news, and go to a live mailbag as well. A special thank you to the Facebook group NovaVikes and Ireland's Four Courts in Arlington for their help organizing the logistics of the show. They were fantastic to work with and I absolutely cannot recommend them enough.  For more information on the bar check out their website:  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 we've launched a new merch line just in time for Christmas!    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:  

Norse Code: The #1 Podcast for Your Minnesota Vikings

Episode 397: Live from Ireland's Four Courts

Arif and James are back to discuss the infuriating loss to the Cowboys. We go over the Hunter injury news, Arif debates himself over what the Vikings need to do next, and we recap the game using the mailbag for the rest of the show.  We will be doing a live recording of our podcast at Ireland's Four Courts pub in Arlington, VA on November 4th starting around 7 PM! There will be a few giveaways including a ticket to the Ravens/Vikings game on November 7th. For more information on the bar check out their website:  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 we've launched a new merch line just in time for Christmas!    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 396: James’ Depression Corner

Arif and James are back to preview the primetime Cowboys matchup with Locked On Cowboys co-host Landon McCool. We also go over the Stephen Weatherly trade, trading for Tua, and potential candy corn hypocrisy.  We will be doing a live recording of our podcast at Ireland's Four Courts pub in Arlington, VA on November 4th starting around 7 PM! There will be a few giveaways including a ticket to the Ravens/Vikings game on November 7th. For more information on the bar check out their website:  You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at    Arif - @Arifhasannfl   James - @bigmono   Landon McCool - @McCoolBCB   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 we've launched a new merch line just in time for Christmas!    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 395: More Than Smoke

Arif and James are back to discuss the win over the Panthers. Was Sam Darnold bad or did the defense step it up? Why was the game so close? Why isn't Zimmer upset about the missed kicks? Are these wins sustainable? And who should you be upset with despite the fact that the Vikings are 3-3?  Also which Nick Cage character should Kirk Cousins dress up as for Halloween? We will be doing a live recording of our podcast at Ireland's Four Courts pub in Arlington, VA on November 4th starting around 7 PM! There will be a few giveaways including a ticket to the Ravens/Vikings game on November 7th. For more information on the bar check out their website:  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 we've launched a new merch line just in time for Christmas!    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 394: It Sucks Watching This Team Sometimes

Arif and James are back to preview the Panthers matchup with friend of the pod Billy Marshall of The Roar podcast. We also go over the Nic Cage movie discussion from the Kirk Cousins presser, the many scandals and hilarious incompetence of the Washington Football Team, and why make a roux with your mac and cheese.  Also we've launched a new merch line just in time for Christmas!  You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at    Arif - @Arifhasannfl   James - @bigmono   Billy Marshall - @BillyM_91   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 393: A Clear and Present Danger

Arif and James are back to discuss the "victory" over the Lions and why this feels like anything but that. We also open with a discussion on the Jon Gruden news, talk about the Vikings offensive play-calling, and what it takes for the Wilf family to fire a coach midseason.   Also we've launched a new merch line just in time for Christmas!     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 392: In Spite of Ourselves

Arif and James are back to preview the Lions game with Pride of Detroit's Editor in Chief Jeremy Reisman. We also go over the (supposed) Zodiac Killer ties to the Vikings, losing the locker room, and Aloha Bingo.  Also we've launched a new merch line just in time for Christmas!  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 391: The Inability to Understand Irony

Arif and James are back to discuss the failure against the Browns. Is Zimmer right about the run defense? Why isn't Everson starting? Is it Kirk's/Zimmer's/the ref's fault? Also is Nick Vigil good? And updates on Anthony Barr and Christian Darrisaw. And is it normal to feel copious amounts of dread when your team gets the ball back late in a one score game? Also we've launched a new merch line just in time for Christmas!  Origin story Youtube link: 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 390: Spiritually Correct

Arif and James are back to preview the Browns game with Browns Digest's Cory Kinnan. We talk about the player matchups, how to slow down Myles Garrett, and if Zimmer could improve his coaching abilities by growing a beard.    Also Minneapolis negativity for the sake of being negative, (captain) CJ Ham's dad joke at the presser, and what to do if your new wife loses your jacket.    You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at    Arif - @Arifhasannfl   James - @bigmono   Cory Kinnan - @realcorykinnan   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 389: Like Playing Alabama Every Week

Arif and James are back to discuss the victory over the Seahawks! We go over the mistakes by their defense, the Vikings pass rush, the fantastic special teams, and much more. We also break down the fourth and goal decision, Jefferson’s drops, and how bad it would feel to lose to a record-breaking game-winning field goal.    Also we are joined for an interview with DrawPlayDave! Our full interview with him is posted as a bonus episode for our Patreon subscribers at .   You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at    Arif - @Arifhasannfl   James - @bigmono   Dave - @drawplaydave   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 388: The Cornered Corner Coroner Corner

Arif and James are back to preview the Seahawks game with Matty F. Brown of Seahawk Maven. We also go over the Wyatt Davis questions, if Arif's new found death affects his optimism for the season, and what to buy Don from Ohio for his wedding.   You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at    Arif - @Arifhasannfl   James - @bigmono   Matty F Brown - @mattyfbrown   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 387: God's Chew Toy

Arif and James are back to discuss the loss to the Cardinals. We start out with a Wailing Wall of sorts yelling into the void and then get into how the offense played, the liabilities on defense, and play selection.   Also we revisit how kickers play against the Vikings statistically, Aqib Talib as a broadcaster, and Arif's child that he loves and cares for.    And check out Wednesday's DrawPlay comic! 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 386: Flaw In The Regime

Arif and James are back to preview the Cardinals game with friend of the show Blake Murphy. Also can Bradbury play TE? Can a priest curse only Irish football teams or can that extend into America? And we finally answer the question of when is it appropriate to bring a second wine towel on a date.    You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at    Arif - @Arifhasannfl   James - @bigmono   Blake Murphy - @blakemurphy7   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 385: Show Me the Honey

Arif and James are back to review the loss to the Bengals. We go over the penalties, Cousins, Zimmer/Kubiak, and more to try to figure out what went wrong. Also - is anything from Sunday fixable?  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 384: False Starts

Arif and James are back for Week 1 of the NFL regular season! We go over the Brian O'Neil extension and bring on Cinci Jungle's John Sheeran to preview the Bengals/Vikings matchup. We also look into CJ Ham lining up at TE, the no-punt philosophy in college, and try to teach Don from Ohio how to write his wedding vows.  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 383: Outbreaks and Clusters

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.

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