Welcome to CHAPTER 33 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time along with some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.

Today, we’re back with Vafthrudnir. We’d last left him in company with Helveg as they were about to attack a snow bear nest.Please visit the podcast's public site for the episode transcript, which includes the entire chapter.

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Welcome to CHAPTER 32 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time with mini recaps and/or excursions into the myths I’ve referenced in the text.

Today, we’re back with Vidar Odinsson. Since it’s been a few chapters since we were him let me explain…no, there is too much, let me sum up.Vidar is the jarl of a district named Vithi. One of the towns in that district, Hals, had been attacked by the Jotunn and burned to the ground. Vidar fought the Jotunn and killed them all…in so doing he was completely taken over by the disir, the spirit, inside him.

That spirit makes Vidar a baresark. Luckily his father, Odin, arrived and saved Vidar. Once he recovered, thanks to his half-brother Baldr, Vidar convinced his father to let him figure out how the Jotunn had gotten all the way to Hals undetected.And that is where we find Vidar in this chapter.

Please visit the podcast's public site for the episode transcript, which includes the entire chapter. Please review and/or share the show -- it is a huge help! And, please feel free to contact me: mattbishopwrites (at) gmail (dot) com.You can find me online at: https://mattwritesmyths.com/The show's public site is here: https://rss.com/podcasts/fensalirpodcast-kinsmendie/

Welcome to CHAPTER 31 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. As I mentioned in the last episode,

I’m now providing mini-recaps & dives into the myths I’ve referenced in the text rather than producing dedicated recap episodes every 10-ish chapters as had been my original plan. As Al Swearengen said in Deadwood: “Announcing your plans is a good way to hear God laugh.”

Today, we’re back with Vafthrudnir. When last we were with him, he’d been talking with the Skrymir about a nefarious plot involving Loki…and in that chapter, the Skrymir ordered Vafthrudnir to join the war band Helveg … which is where we find him now.

Please visit the podcast's public site for the episode transcript, which includes the entire chapter. Please review and/or share the show -- it is a huge help! And, please feel free to contact me: mattbishopwrites (at) gmail (dot) com.

My post about the Elivagr: https://mattwritesmyths.com/2023/04/29/the-elivagar-11-rivers-flow/

Welcome to CHAPTER 30 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.

In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Rather than produce recap episodes every 10-ish chapters as had been my plan — just not enough time right now — I’ve started incorporating more commentary after each chapter. There’ll be a good bit of this episode..

Today, we’re back with Odin as he sneaks into the longhouse he shares with his wife, Frigg. It’s the first time he’s been there in twenty winters.

Please visit the podcast's public site for the episode transcript, which includes the entire chapter. Please review and/or share the show -- it is a huge help! And, please feel free to contact me: mattbishopwrites (at) gmail (dot) com.

References: Some of the material cited in this weeks' podcast is thanks to Norse Mythology for Smart People. https://norse-mythology.org/)

You can find me online at: https://mattwritesmyths.com/

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Thanks for listening!

Welcome to CHAPTER 29 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Today, we’re back with Frigg. We last saw her sitting in judgement over a divorce. In this chapter she’s in Gladsheim’s main hall awaiting word of what’s happened in the west with the Jotunn’s attack on Hals.Please visit the podcast's public site for the episode transcript, which includes the entire chapter. Please review and/or share the show -- it is a huge help! And, please feel free to contact me: mattbishopwrites (at) gmail (dot) com.

Welcome to CHAPTER 28 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, or so, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.Today, we’re back with Odin for a very short interlude beside a tree. The last time we were with him, he agreed to let Vidar try to figure out why, and how, the Jotunn had attacked Hals.Please visit the podcast's public site for the episode transcript, which includes the entire chapter. Please review and/or share the show -- it is a huge help! And, please feel free to contact me: mattbishopwrites (at) gmail (dot) com.

Welcome to CHAPTER 27 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, or so, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.

Today, we’re back with Hodr. The last time we were with him, he served drinks and chatted with various folks in the way house owned and run by Alara.

Please visit the podcast's public site for the episode transcript, which includes the entire chapter. Please review and/or share the show -- it is a huge help! And, please feel free to contact me: mattbishopwrites (at) gmail (dot) com.

Welcome to CHAPTER 26 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, or so, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.Today, we’re back with Vidar. The last time we were with him, he’d just been questioned by his half-brother Baldr regarding the attack on Hals. We also get to see Odin from Vidar’s perspective and we dive a little deeper into what makes Vidar tick.Please visit the podcast's public site for the episode transcript, which includes the entire chapter. Please review and/or share the show -- it is a huge help! And, please feel free to contact me: mattbishopwrites (at) gmail (dot) com.

Welcome to CHAPTER 25 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.

In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, or so, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.

Today, we’re back with Vafthrudnir. The last time we were with him, he’d met with his childhood friend the Skrymir, high chief of the Jotunn. In that meeting they discussed their nefarious plans for the Aesir.

Please visit the podcast's public site for the episode transcript, which includes the entire chapter. Please review and/or share the show -- it is a huge help! And, please feel free to contact me: mattbishopwrites (at) gmail (dot) com.

Welcome to CHAPTER 24 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.

In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, or so, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.

In this chapter we’re back with Vidar who, if you recall, had lost control of the spirit bound to him. Odin had arrived and brought that spirit back under control.

Please visit the podcast's public site for the episode transcript, which includes the entire chapter. Please review and/or share the show -- it is a huge help! And, please feel free to contact me: mattbishopwrites (at) gmail (dot) com.