James and Arif sit shiva over Cook's ACL injury and answer tons of questions about it. We also go over the Lions game and examine what worked, what didn't, and why we don't want to talk about replacing kickers for another month or two.  Also - is shepherd's pie a hotdish? Is absinthe a comfort food? All this and more on Norse Code! Special thanks to Rhymesayers Entertainment and Atmosphere for the new theme song!    Arif - @Arifhasannfl Dusty - @dustyoconnell James - @bigmono   In lieu of donating to the show this week please consider donating to this Gofundme for the victims of the Las Vegas massacre.  https://www.gofundme.com/dr2ks2-las-vegas-victims-fund Or donate blood. Everything helps. This is awful but you can help. Thank you!

This week, Arif and Dusty are joined by FiveThirtyEight's Ty Schalter to preview Sunday's Lions game. Featuring extended breakdowns of every position group and a surprising choice for best birthday cake! Don't miss it! Special thanks to Rhymesayers Entertainment and Atmosphere for the new theme song! Ty - @tyschalter  Arif - @Arifhasannfl Dusty - @dustyoconnell James - @bigmono   If you like our show please donate to http://paypal.me/norsecode. You can also become a sustaining member of the show at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode MERCH! We are now selling stickers AND Arif's Training Camp guide at http://www.norsecodepodcast.com/merch

James and Arif break down our win over a depleted Bucs team and formally declare Case Keenum as the owner of all things Tampa Bay. He might even own the Rays...we'll need to check on that.  This great episode goes over the Diggs/Thielen combo, a potential gofundme for Kyle, and James' hot take on sour cream. Should you learn to love again with this Vikings team? Plus James baits Arif into arguing with himself to open the show. Great stuff! Arif = fry fascist.  Special thanks to Rhymesayers Entertainment and Atmosphere for the new theme song!    Arif - @Arifhasannfl Dusty - @dustyoconnell James - @bigmono   If you like our show please donate to http://paypal.me/norsecode. You can also become a sustaining member of the show at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode MERCH! We are now selling stickers AND Arif's Training Camp guide at http://www.norsecodepodcast.com/merch

On a very special episode of Norse Code Arif runs the interview, Dusty comes in for the mailbag, and James apologizes for his laptop ruining an episode taping. We cover the Bucs game with special guest Trevor Sikkema of Pewter Report.  Sound quality changes between sections since we pieced this episode together through three computers. Apologies. We'll be better next week. This was probably the canary in the coal mine for Bradford not starting. Special thanks to Rhymesayers Entertainment and Atmosphere for the new theme song! Trevor - @tampabaytre  Arif - @Arifhasannfl Dusty - @dustyoconnell James - @bigmono   If you like our show please donate to http://paypal.me/norsecode. You can also become a sustaining member of the show at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode MERCH! We are now selling stickers AND Arif's Training Camp guide at http://www.norsecodepodcast.com/merch

James and Arif are back to talk the Steelers game and how we all feel penalized for watching it. Is Trae Waynes replaceable? What of our O-line? And what about Carson Wentz and that god awful throw that wasn't picked off that bounced off of a defender into his TE's hands? All of this is covered and more on this episode of Norse Code! Special thanks to Rhymesayers Entertainment and Atmosphere for the new theme song!  Arif - @Arifhasannfl Dusty - @dustyoconnell James - @bigmono   If you like our show please donate to http://paypal.me/norsecode. You can also become a sustaining member of the show at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode MERCH! We are now selling stickers AND Arif's Training Camp guide at http://www.norsecodepodcast.com/merch

This week, Arif and Dusty are joined by Jon Ledward of FanRag, NDT Scouting, and Scout.com to talk Thursday Night Football and the future of the NFL as well as preview the Steelers game at nearly every matchup. Featuring a mailbag that runs hot and cold with tacos and milkshakes, respectively, this episode is colossally huge! Special thanks to Rhymesayers Entertainment and Atmosphere for the new theme song!   Jon Ledward - @LedyardNFLDraft Arif - @Arifhasannfl Dusty - @dustyoconnell James - @bigmono   If you like our show please donate to http://paypal.me/norsecode. You can also become a sustaining member of the show at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode MERCH! We are now selling stickers AND Arif's Training Camp guide at http://www.norsecodepodcast.com/merch

James and Arif break down the victory over the Saints and their ineffective running game (and pass rush, and wide receiver play, and seemingly everything but their kicker). We take a moment to appreciate the play of Diggs and Bradford, evaluate the offensive line moving forward, and determine our favorite restaurants in the metro area.    Also a hamburger is a sandwich. This isn't up for debate.    All this and much more on this episode of Norse Code!   Arif - @Arifhasannfl Dusty - @dustyoconnell James - @bigmono   If you like our show please donate to http://paypal.me/norsecode. You can also become a sustaining member of the show at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode

It's regular season kickoff time! Dusty, Arif, and James are on for a special three-man podcast! We preview the Saints game, we go over the final 53 man roster, and determine that Dusty is your wingman! Alternative titles:  Episode 192: Another Allan Page Discussion Episode 192: Adrian Still Says Unfortunate Things Episode 192: Trying to beat Arif  Episode 192: Piling on Reggie Bush Episode 192: This all ends in tears, why not laugh first Special thanks to Rhymesayers Entertainment and Atmosphere for the new theme song! Arif - @Arifhasannfl Dusty - @dustyoconnell James - @bigmono   If you like our show please donate to http://paypal.me/norsecode. You can also become a sustaining member of the show at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode MERCH! We are now selling stickers AND Arif's Training Camp guide at http://www.norsecodepodcast.com/merch

This week, Arif and Dusty recap the end of the preseason and discuss what the Vikings roster will look like on Week 1. Now with 100% more square-cut pizza!   Arif - @Arifhasannfl Dusty - @dustyoconnell James - @bigmono   If you like our show please donate to http://paypal.me/norsecode. You can also become a sustaining member of the show at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode MERCH! We are now selling stickers AND Arif's Training Camp guide at http://www.norsecodepodcast.com/merch

This week, Arif and Dusty debate the merits of mac and cheese on pizza, and Mitch Leidner on the Vikings. Also, an extensive recap of the Seahawks game and a less extensive preview of this week's 49ers game. Also, a mailbag full of strong Vikings personnel takes and less-strong food takes, and a botany lesson to boot! Don't miss it!   Arif - @Arifhasannfl Dusty - @dustyoconnell James - @bigmono   If you like our show please donate to http://paypal.me/norsecode. You can also become a sustaining member of the show at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode MERCH! We are now selling stickers AND Arif's Training Camp guide at http://www.norsecodepodcast.com/merch