Norse Code: The #1 Podcast for Your Minnesota Vikings
Episodes
Episode 604: Truly Delightful People
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The draft is over and the fight over the Consensus Board has just begun! Arif and James are back to discuss the discourse over the board, the Vikings ...
Episode 603: Hugging an Italian
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the draft with Alex Katson of Wide Left, Chargers Wire and Football Sheets. We also goo over whether you actually N...
Episode 602: Norse Code After Dark
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the signing of Kyler Murray. We also go over free agent signings, restructures, and why the Saints paid so much for...
Episode 601: First Sentences
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James return to discuss the NFL Combine with the lead draft analyst at Pro Football Focus and co-host of the PFF NFL show and NFL Stock Excha...
Episode 600: Let the Injuries Heal
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Arif, James and Dusty are back to discuss Super Bowl prop bets, medicine and food pairings, and who the Wilf's fire when Sam Darnold gets Super Bowl M...
Episode 599.5: Blurs and Epilogues
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back for an emergency pod and a bit of an epilogue to the 2025 Vikings season. We go over the firing of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Bria...
Episode 599: Dreams Do Come True
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to review the victory over the Packers! We win our linear Super Bowl! We also go over likely offseason moves and the mailbag. ...
Episode 598: JV Game Preview with Justis Mosqueda
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Arif is back to preview the week 18 matchup against the Packers with mortal enemy Justis Mosqueda. Patreon clip show will now be posted on 1/3. Blame ...
Episode 597: Nepotism of Theseus
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the improbable win over the Lions and the swan song for Harrison Smith. We also go over Flores and his options next...
Episode 597: Nepotism of Theseus
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the improbable win over the Lions and the swan song for Harrison Smith. We also go over Flores and his options next...
A Very Very Very Very Very Very Very VERY Special Norse Code Christmas (2025 Clip Show)
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 2025 Christmas clip show! We have a number of great moments from throughout the year, including mailbag questions, funny Patreon bonus ...
Episode 596: Maybe That's a Good Thing
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to both review the win over the Giants and preview the Lions matchup with friend of the show Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroi...
Episode 595: Giants Preview with Bobby Skinner (Giants Nation Show)
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif interviews Bobby Skinner of Giants Nation Show to preview this weekend's game. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusiv...
Episode 594: Almost Too Many Elephants
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the Vikings win over the Cowboys. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at ht...
Episode 593: Pure Progression
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to preview the Cowboys game with Landon McCool of Locked on Cowboys. We also go over Flores as a head coach, players we hate, ...
Episode 592: Somewhat Ethical Hater
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the victory over the Commanders and if any of this is remotely sustainable. We also go over a Christmas tree theft ...
Episode 591: Structurally Capable
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James preview the Commanders game. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/nors...
Episode 590: Pondering Greatness
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the Max Brosmer experience. We also asked our listeners to sum up this season in a few sentences. Special thank you...
Episode 589: Misery Cohort
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the performance of J.J. McCarthy against the Green Bay Packers. We also go over the mailbag and if the Coach of the...
Episode 588: Prepare for the Surface
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James preview the upcoming Packers game with our least valuable player and Pro Bowl long napper Justis Mosqueda. Important to note that he sh...
Episode 587: The Brain Survives a Lot of Abuse
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James go over the loss to the Bears. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/no...
Episode 586: Stubbornness
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James return to preview the Bears with frequent guest of the show Lorin Cox of Locked On Bears. You can become a sustaining member of the sho...
Episode 585: False Starts
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James have had a day to revisit their opinions on the loss to the Ravens. We go over coaching, McCarthy, and if Dusty would make a good Sith ...
Episode 584: Frustrating
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James give their post-game reaction to the loss to the Ravens. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at...
Episode 583: Double Ngakoue
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to preview the Ravens game and discuss J.J. McCarthy's alter ego, the suspicious Baltimore's injury report, and how to win at ...
Episode 582: The Passion of the Wentz
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to review the win over the Lions. We discuss the QB play, the questionable ref calls, the numerous Lions injuries, and how the...
Episode 581: Soft Paternity Leave
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to preview the Lions game with friend of the show Jeremy Reisman. We also go over the surprising special teams issue plaguing ...
Episode 580: The Lost Episode
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James discuss the Carson Wentz injury, toughness, stupidity, and which NFL head coach is most likely to get busted, Chauncey Billups style. Y...
Episode 579: Chargers Preview with Alex Katson
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif previews the Chargers game with Alex Katson of Wide Left and The Chargers Wire. This episode contains cursing. Goodbye iTunes rating. You can bec...
Episode 578: Torment Nexus
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to review the loss to the Eagles. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.pa...
Episode 577: Ethically Sourced Bones
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to preview the Eagles game with Devin Jackson of The Philadelphia Inquirer and of Wide Left. We also go over a surprisingly gr...
Episode 576: With Apologies to Ireland
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the victory over the Browns in London. We go over the kick controversy, the Wentz drive to end the game, Jordan Add...
Episode 575: Browns Preview with Jared Mueller
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif is back to preview the Browns game with SBNation's Jared Mueller. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at ...
Episode 574: Rationing the Celsius
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the loss to the Steelers in Dublin. We go over the play of Wentz, the offensive line, and who was responsible for t...
Episode 573: Live from the O'Connell Bridge
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and Steelers beat writer Nick Farabaugh are live to preview the Dublin game between Pittsburgh and Minnesota. A special thank you to River Bar fo...
Episode 572: Signing the Correct Rodgers
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss a win over the Bengals that almost doesn't seem real. We go overe Wentz's performance, signing the correct Rodgers,...
Episode 571: The Promise of Greatness
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the upcoming game against Cincinnati with Locked On Bengals podcaster Jake Liscow. We also go over the Diggs pregna...
Episode 570: Screaming into the Void
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the awful loss to the Falcons and a likely QB change due to injury. You can become a sustaining member of the ...
Episode 569: Offensive Streakiness
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the upcoming Falcons matchup with Tre'Shon Diaz of the Falcoholic. We also go over the pressures that Caleb William...
Episode 568: Best Worst Game or Worst Best Game?
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the victory over the Bears on Monday night! We are here to discuss the growing pains, the ugly first half, and life...
Episode 567: The Uncanny Valley
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are here to discuss the first game of the season with friend of the show Lorin Cox! We also go over the taunting/spitting rule, what to...
Episode 566: The Burn Book
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are here to discuss the signing of Carson Wentz and the 53 man roster for the Vikings. We also go over the backup QB position in great ...
Episode 565: Titans Preseason Preview with Tyler Forness
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and Tyler Forness of A to Z Sports discuss the final preseason matchup against the Titans. You can become a sustaining member of the show and a...
Episode 564: There Was No Winning Move
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the preseason loss to the Pats. We go over the backup QB issues and ask "who is playing themselves out of a job." ...
Episode 563: Illegal in Most States
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the preseason win over the Texans. We go over J.J. McCarthy and all of the standouts. We also go over Kyle Sloter ...
Episode 562: Infinite Money Glitch
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss training camp and the performance of all position groups. We also go over "wet reckless", the NFLPA drama, and our ...
Episode 561: Wildly Irresponsible Prognostications
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back and are covering a number of topics submitted by our listeners for long-form discussion. We go over the salary cap, rookie QB ...
Episode 560: Don’t Tear Gas the Squirrels
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James return to discuss the extensions of both Wes Phillips and Josh Oliver, camp news, what on Earth the offense for the Steelers looks like...
Episode 559: Demolish The World
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the Caleb Williams story, flag football, the Brock Purdy contract, and much more! We also feature an interview with...
Episode 558: Every Team Did a Good Job
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the 2025 draft class for the Vikings. We also go over UDFAs, draft strategy, and how many Jalen's you're allowed to...
Episode 557: Confirmed in a Denial
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James return to discuss the draft with SB Nation's JP Acosta. We also go over trade-down strategy and the March Basho. You can become a sus...
Episode 556: Bring Me Velus Jones!
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, depart...
Episode 555: Vibes Alone
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 554: The Horrors Persist
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 553: I Don't Feel Better
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, wh...
Episode 552: Rams Preview with Blaine Grisak
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 551: The Art of Getting Punched in the Face
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 550: Voltron of Correctness
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 549: Justis-time is Here
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A Very Very Very Very Very Very VERY Special Norse Code Christmas (2024 Clip Show)
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Chri...
Episode 548: Outshined
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Episode 547: Arif Week
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 fre...
Episode 546: Nothing Really Crazy Happened
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Apol...
Episode 545: Even More Honey (Live from Union 32 - III)
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 deba...
Episode 544: Pythagorean Wins
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, t...
Episode 543: Brain Rot
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
Episode 542: The Movement
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 541: Cardinals Preview with Blake Allen Murphy
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arif conducted an interview with Redbird Beboot's Blake Allen Murphy to discuss all aspects of upcoming the Cardinals/Vikings game. Please send a...
Episode 540: Personification of Oversaturation
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 539: Evaluate the Vibe
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 "g...
Episode 538: Avec Mes Excuses au Manitoba
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Episode 537: Unhinged Behavior
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 tim...
Episode 536: Ignoring the Darnold in the Room
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 inte...
Episode 535: Every Thinkable Variation
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Episode 534: When Darnold Goes Full Darnold
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 533: Snow on Halloween
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Robin...
Episode 532: Infuriating
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the infuriating loss to the Rams, the infuriating facemask, and the infuriating second and third quarters that ...
Episode 531: Rams Preview with Joe McAtee
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 530: Fat Cats Get Slaughtered
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 529: Stage 5 Clinger
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Episode 528: Bullying But Popular
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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!...
Episode 527: ThinkTankBee
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 tor...
Episode 526: Lucky and Good
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 525: Irish Moonlighting
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 524: The Threat of the Bomb
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 muc...
Episode 523: Darnold's Ghosts
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Episode 522: Petty Game Balls
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 defens...
Episode 521: Fakely Emerged
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. P...
Episode 520: Xanatos Gambit
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 519: Likely Toes
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
Episode 518: Private Equity
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 517: Player Health
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 fi...
Episode 516: Aficionado
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James return with news from camp, information on the latest injuries, a new contract for Christian Darrisaw, and a major mailbag. Please...
Episode 515: Reserve Anger
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss Jordan Addison's decisions over the past year, Khyree Jackson, and expectations for camp. Please send any ques...
Episode 514: Spite Kickers
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the latest from camp and to mainly dissect the NFC North. Arif goes over the Bears, Lions, and Packers to determin...
Episode 513: Guaranteed to be Guaranteed
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back for an emergency pod! Justin Jefferson signed his extension and we go over it all. The cap hit, percentages, what this means f...
Episode 512: Naz Reid
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss NFC North news including JJ McCarthy throwing the ball, Jefferson not appearing at OTAs (just like last year), the ...
Episode 511: Draft Capital
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arif and James are back to discuss the 2024 NFL Draft! We go over the Vikings picks, what we know about UDFAs, the baffling decision by the Falcons, S...
Episode 510: Excel Wizardry or Whatever
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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? Wh...
Episode 509: Continued Progression
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...