Show overview
Norse Code: The #1 Podcast for Your Minnesota Vikings has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 102 episodes. That works out to roughly 190 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 38m and 2h 13m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 8 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 49 episodes published. Published by Norse Code.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 102 episodesEpisode 604: Truly Delightful People
Episode 603: Hugging an Italian
Episode 602: Norse Code After Dark
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 Ryan Wright. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com
Episode 601: First Sentences
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 Exchange (and generally handsome human) Trevor Sikkema. We also go over the odd offseason playbook thus far, potential defensive trades/cuts, Kyler Murray, and where you should add "coached a Super Bowl Champion" on your business card. Also James attempts to recall the last seven weeks with various amounts of clarity. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com
Episode 600: Let the Injuries Heal
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 MVP? Also the Josh Freeman game is mentioned in the Epstein files. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com
Episode 599.5: Blurs and Epilogues
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 Brian Flores returning for 2026. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com
Episode 599: Dreams Do Come True
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. And the future. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com
Episode 598: JV Game Preview with Justis Mosqueda
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 Justis. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com
Episode 597: Nepotism of Theseus
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 year, heated rivalries, and popcorn machines. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com
A Very Very Very Very Very Very Very VERY Special Norse Code Christmas (2025 Clip Show)
Welcome to the 2025 Christmas clip show! We have a number of great moments from throughout the year, including mailbag questions, funny Patreon bonus clips, and the best moments of annoying Arif. We could not produce this show without your support, so thank you once again for listening! Also, I may have to change the naming convention for next year, as we're almost at the character limit. You live by the bit — you die by the bit. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com
Episode 596: Maybe That's a Good Thing
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 Detroit. We also go over the injuries, the incredible defensive display on Sunday, and whether you should sacrifice a relationship for a bit. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com
Episode 595: Giants Preview with Bobby Skinner (Giants Nation Show)
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 exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com
Episode 594: Almost Too Many Elephants
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 http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com
Episode 593: Pure Progression
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, the HoF candidacy of Phillip Rivers, and if our listeners should read books. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com
Episode 592: Somewhat Ethical Hater
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 and James Madison making the College Football Playoff. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com
Episode 591: Structurally Capable
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/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com
Episode 590: Pondering Greatness
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 to "A Seocnd Jet has hit DrewBledsoe" for the episode title suggestion. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com
Episode 589: Misery Cohort
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 Year award is potentially cursed. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com
Episode 588: Prepare for the Surface
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 showed up SEVEN HOURS LATE to record and brought a whole myriad of tech problems with him. Truly one of the greatest to ever do it. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com
Episode 587: The Brain Survives a Lot of Abuse
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/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to [email protected] or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com