Norse Code: The #1 Podcast for Your Minnesota Vikings

By Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik

What's Norse Code: The #1 Podcast for Your Minnesota Vikings about?

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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Norse Code: The #1 Podcast for Your Minnesota Vikings episodes:

04.24.2024
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...
04.17.2024
Episode 509: Continued Progression
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! Please send any questions or feedback to ...
04.01.2024
April 2024 Patreon Preview
It's once again time to show off what we do over at Patreon. We put out bonus material at least monthly during the regular season and about once a month during the offseason. This is all in exchange to be...
03.26.2024
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...
03.12.2024
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...
03.06.2024
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...
02.09.2024
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! Please send any questions or feedback to...
01.09.2024
Episode 504: Soft Times Make Weak Men
The season is over for the Vikings and Arif and James are here to break it down. We go over the loss to the Lions, cap space moving forward, and the best case scenario moving forward. Please send any...
01.05.2024
Episode 503: The Compounding Factor
It's a new year and Arif and James are here to go over the Packers game and the final game of the year against the Lions with Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit. We also go over the offensive line,...
12.29.2023
Episode 502: Random and Cruel
Arif and James are back for a double episode of sorts! We preview the Packers Sunday Night game with friend of the show Justis Mosqueda. We also go over a bit of the loss to the Lions on Christmas Eve...
12.22.2023
Episode 501: The Ulcers Are Different
Arif and James are back to preview the Lions game with friend of the show Jeremy Reisman from Pride of Detroit. We go over the players, look into why an Ohtani deal isn't possible in football, and Arif does some...
12.19.2023
Episode 500: The Worst of What is Humanly Possible
Arif and James are back to review the loss to the Bengals for episode 500. We look back at 10 years of shows, talk all about THAT interception, and question why there are no drops all of the sudden for...
12.15.2023
Episode 499: Bloomin Onions and Lobsters
Arif and James are back to preview the Bengals game with friend of the show Joe Goodberry. We also discuss the pros and cons of benching Dobbs, figuring out defenses, and the economy as it relates to DoorDash. Please...
12.12.2023
Episode 498: Vegas as an Experience
Arif and James are back to review an amazing defensive performance by the Vikings. Absolutely nothing else happened that game outside of a "punt". We also go over Jefferson's injury, the rest of the receivers, and the fun stat to...
12.08.2023
Episode 497: Terrified of Greatness
Arif and James are back to preview the Raiders game with The Athletic's Ted Nguyen. We also go over Sean McDermott's motivational speeches, if Jordan Love is good, and why Machine Gun Kelly has beef with Arif. Please send...
11.28.2023
Episode 496: The Bloom Is Off The Rose
Arif and James are back to review the loss to the Bears and the paralells to the Broncos loss as well. We go over the four interceptons, the questionable play calling all around, and what this means moving forward. ...
11.18.2023
Episode 495: Live from The Dam Grille
Arif, James, AND Dusty are back to preview the Broncos game live in Denver, Colorado! We go over matchups, questions from the audience, and what happens when James gets revenge on Arif with help from the Discord. Arif -...
11.14.2023
Episode 494: Playing With House Money
Arif and James are back to discuss the victory over the Saints and the continued impressive play of Josh Dobbs. We also go over the Anthony Barr signing, vegetarian Thanksgiving options, and accuracy in the passing game. And, of...
11.10.2023
Episode 493: Visual Garbage
Arif and James are back to preview the Saints game with John Sigler of the Saints Wire on USA Today. We go over what makes a good rival, karama, and the sustainability of blitzing. Arif - @Arifhasannfl ...
11.07.2023
Episode 492: The Emergency QB Corner
Arif and James are back to review the improbable win over the Falcons thanks to Josh Dobbs! We go over how the playbook was translated to him, what this means for the season moving forwards, and what happens to players...
11.03.2023
Episode 491: The Joshua Dobbs Trade
Arif and James are back to preview the Falcons game with Yahoo's Charles McDonald! We go over the Hall/Heinicke matchup, discuss if being a rocket scientist makes you a better QB, and what happens if you accidentally dress up as...
10.31.2023
Episode 490: Samsara
Kirk Cousins is out for the season and Arif and James are here to pick up the pieces. We go over the Vikings options for the rest of the season, cover the otherwise satisfying win over the Packers, and update...
10.27.2023
Episode 489: We Are Finally The Trap Game
Arif and James are back to review the win over the 49ers and preview the Packers matchup with friend of the show Justis Mosqueda. Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono ...
10.20.2023
Episode 488: Good
Arif and James return to preview the 49ers game and watch the JMU game happening during our taping! We go over the expected starters for San Francisco, what to expect with the blitz and Purdy, and the magic of Soldier...
10.17.2023
Episode 487: Definition of Accuracy
Arif and James are back to discuss the victory over the Bears (and their backup QB). We go over the sacks and QB pressures, the creative fumbles, and how many oysters one is allowed to order on a first date...
10.13.2023
Episode 486: Situational Disasters
Arif and James are back to preview the Bears game with friend of the show Lorin Cox (@coxsports1). We also answer if the Vikings actually win a home game this year? You can become a sustaining member of...
10.11.2023
Episode 485: Addicted to Fumbles
Arif and James are back to go over the loss to the Chiefs and what mattered most on the Vikings final drive. Also how many "good" losses you're allowed to have per year. You can become a sustaining member of...
10.03.2023
Episode 484: A Detail That Was True But Would Not Have Helped
Arif and James are back to go over the mailbag and make sense of it all. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono ...
09.29.2023
Episode 483: The Swift Doctrine
Arif and James are back to preview the Panthers matchup with Billy Marshall of the Roar podcast. We also go over time management, switching up the guards, and the most outlandish Viking in a commercial. You can become a sustaining...
09.26.2023
Episode 482: The Hate Power Ranking
Arif and James are back to discuss the loss to the Chargers and if clocking the ball at the end of the game would have been the better option. We also go over red zone play calling, entire quarters of...
09.22.2023
Episode 481: No One is Panicking
Arif and James are back to preview the Chargers game with head editor at Bolts from the Blue Michael Peterson. We discuss these cursed franchises, go over the arrivals of Dalton Risner and Cam Akers, and discuss panic trades/signings and...
09.15.2023
Episode 480: It IS Philadelphia
Arif and James return for a quick-review of the Vikings loss to the Eagles on Thursday Night Football. We go over the fumbles, the run defense, KJ Osborne, and all the other things that we want to throw away this...
09.13.2023
Episode 479: Facts are Irrelevant
Arif and James are back to discuss the loss to Tampa Bay, to preview the Eagles Thursday Night matchup with Ben Natan, and to figure out who would be the best (read: funniest) QB to take over to Aaron Rodgers...
09.08.2023
Episode 478: Unique and Ironic Ways
Arif and James return to preview the first regular season matchup with Bucs reporter JC Allen! We also go over the contract extensions of TJ Hockenson and Josh Metellus, the Chiefs/Lions game, and our mailbag as well. All the info...
08.30.2023
Episode 477: Surprise Makes and Surprise Cuts
Arif and James are back to discuss the 53 man roster cut downs! We talk about the surprises and what to expect moving forward. We also discuss the expected contracts coming down soon and what would a successful defensive year...
08.23.2023
Episode 476: Two Truths and a Lie
Arif and James are back to review the preseason game against the Titans. We go over expected the expected WR depth, Lewis Cine, and AI in sports reporting. Interested in the Hell League? Email me at to get in the lottery!...
08.16.2023
Episode 475: Closer to Correct
Arif and James return to review the loss to the Seahaws in the preseason. We go over player performances, camp, free agent visits, and what to do when the police steal your car. Interested in the Hell League? Email me...
08.03.2023
Episode 474: We Were Meant To Live For So Much More
Norse Code is back to celebrate our 10th year anniversary! We cover the Hunter contract, training camp, Kirk Cousins on Netflix, the Secret Base first episode of the history of the Minnesota Vikings and so much more! We also have...
07.07.2023
Episode 473: The Self-Fulfilling Prophesy
Arif and James are back to talk about the Danielle Hunter holdout and when no news means bad news. We also go over potential replacements, adjustments for JJ moving forward, the perfect fullback, and which episode of the Adventures of Pete...
06.14.2023
Episode 472: The Kensington Runestone
Arif and James are back to discuss the departure of Dalvin Cook, the Danielle Hunter contract, JJ not holding out, and the power of precognition. We also go over "ethics in sports journalism" and why Diggs is the way he...
05.17.2023
Episode 471: Program Change (Crisis of Faith)
Arif and James are back and changing it up a bit with a program change due to a crisis of faith. We go over the trade of Za’Darius Smith to the Browns, the decision that will need to be made...
05.05.2023
Episode 470: The Raffle (Part 2)
Arif and James are back with the mailbag for episode 470! We talk about the consensus big board, the possible Cousins extension, jewelery, and the dangers of entering into a raffle. You can become a sustaining member of the...
05.03.2023
Episode 470: History-Making Performance (Part 1)
Arif and James are back to discuss the 2023 Vikings draft and how the consensus board did this year! We go over all of the picks and a few of the UDFAs that could make a difference this year. Also...
04.14.2023
Episode 469: The 2023 Draft Spectacular
Norse Code returns for our big draft show of the year! We've brought on Thor Nystrom (Draft Analyst for FantasyPros) and Cory Kinnan (Daft on Draft and Brownswire) to talk all about the 2023 NFL Draft and what to look...
04.01.2023
April 2023 Patreon Preview
It's time to show off what we do over at Patreon. We put out bonus material twice a month during the regular season and once a month at least during the offseason. This is all in exchange to be ad...
03.30.2023
Episode 468: Buying the Dip
Arif and James are back to discuss the CJ Ham extension and how he'll clearly be used now that the team has invested money into the fullback position. We also discuss players that aren't as important to the team such...
03.17.2023
Episode 467: The First 48 Hours
Arif and James are back to discuss the free agency releases, signings, and returns! We also go over the Rodgers decision, moves that should have been made, and being petty on social media. You can become a sustaining member...
03.08.2023
Episode 466: Taking a Scooter to Dinner
Arif and James are back to discuss the franchise tags and cuts around the league including Eric Kendricks. We also go over the Lamar Jackson situation, discuss the NFL combine with Jon Ledyard of the Audibles & Analytics Podcast, and...
02.22.2023
Episode 465: The Cookies Were Delicious
Arif and James are back to discuss rebuilding the Vikings defense, a potential Cousins extension, the Cook surgery, and more! You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at ...
02.09.2023
Episode 464: Making the Case
Arif and James are back to discuss the hiring of Brian Flores! We also go over Super Bowl media week, players we should target from Flores' past, and the top 5 destinations for a darkness retreat. You can become...

What's Norse Code: The #1 Podcast for Your Minnesota Vikings about?

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Norse Code: The #1 Podcast for Your Minnesota Vikings episodes:

Episode 510: Excel Wizardry or Whatever

Episode 509: Continued Progression

April 2024 Patreon Preview

Episode 508: Bleeding Value

Episode 507: Sam Darnold and the Vibes Ceiling

Episode 506: The Power of Enemies

Episode 505: Supply Side Guyconomics

Episode 504: Soft Times Make Weak Men

Episode 503: The Compounding Factor

Episode 502: Random and Cruel

Episode 501: The Ulcers Are Different

Episode 500: The Worst of What is Humanly Possible

Episode 499: Bloomin Onions and Lobsters

Episode 498: Vegas as an Experience

Episode 497: Terrified of Greatness

Episode 496: The Bloom Is Off The Rose

Episode 495: Live from The Dam Grille

Episode 494: Playing With House Money

Episode 493: Visual Garbage

Episode 492: The Emergency QB Corner

Episode 491: The Joshua Dobbs Trade

Episode 490: Samsara

Episode 489: We Are Finally The Trap Game

Episode 488: Good

Episode 487: Definition of Accuracy

Episode 486: Situational Disasters

Episode 485: Addicted to Fumbles

Episode 484: A Detail That Was True But Would Not Have Helped

Episode 483: The Swift Doctrine

Episode 482: The Hate Power Ranking

Episode 481: No One is Panicking

Episode 480: It IS Philadelphia

Episode 479: Facts are Irrelevant

Episode 478: Unique and Ironic Ways

Episode 477: Surprise Makes and Surprise Cuts

Episode 476: Two Truths and a Lie

Episode 475: Closer to Correct

Episode 474: We Were Meant To Live For So Much More

Episode 473: The Self-Fulfilling Prophesy

Episode 472: The Kensington Runestone

Episode 471: Program Change (Crisis of Faith)

Episode 470: The Raffle (Part 2)

Episode 470: History-Making Performance (Part 1)

Episode 469: The 2023 Draft Spectacular

April 2023 Patreon Preview

Episode 468: Buying the Dip

Episode 467: The First 48 Hours

Episode 466: Taking a Scooter to Dinner

Episode 465: The Cookies Were Delicious

Episode 464: Making the Case