Nordic Mythology Podcast

By Mathias Nordvig and Daniel Farrand

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What's Nordic Mythology Podcast about?

In this podcast Dr Mathias Nordvig (Nordic Studies Professor at University Colorado Boulder) and Daniel Farrand (Co-owner of Horns of Odin) sit down and discuss various topics from the Viking Age and Norse Mythology.

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Ep 177 - Viking Historical ...

09.21.2023

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Genevieve Gornichec to talk about Fantasy novel writing in a Historical Viking setting. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Genevieve on Instagram: @gengornichec Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and ...

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09.21.2023 Ep 177 - Viking Historical Fantasy With Genevieve Gornichec In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Genevieve Gornichec to talk about Fantasy novel writing in a Historical Viking setting. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Genevieve on Instagram: @gengornichec Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and ...
09.14.2023 Ep 176 - Ethnomusicology With Jameson Foster Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/VEtJuduCUEc In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Jameson Foster to talk about Midgardsblot, music and all things Ethnomusicology. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Jameson on Youtube and Instagram: @nordicsoundchannel / @jamo.writ.large Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ...
09.07.2023 Ep 175 - Viking Art Styles With Jonas Lau Markussen In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Jonas Lau Markussen to discuss the intricacies of different styles of art in and around The Viking Age, and trying to replicate those in modern day. ------------------------------------------------ Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ...
08.31.2023 Storytime Ep 08 - Gisli Sursson’s Saga Part 3 With Jonas Lorentzen In this week's episode, Dan and Jonas continue the story of Gisli Sursson’s Saga and get up to their usual mischief in the process! ------------------------------------------------ Follow Jonas on Instagram: @jonaslorentzenmusic / @nebalamusic Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you ...
08.24.2023 Ep 174 - How To Read Mythology With Jan Kozák In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Jan Kozák to discuss the Nordic Myths and written stories of the past. ------------------------------------------------ Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and would like to be in ...
08.17.2023 Ep 173 - Ritual Sacrifice With Tim Nancarrow In this week's episode, Dan is joined by good friend of the podcast Tim Nancarrow to talk about Sacrifice of all kinds and the rituals involved throughout history. Viewer/ Listener discretion is advised. ------------------------------------------------ Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast ...
08.10.2023 Ep 172 - Sacral Place-Names With Laurine Albris In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Laurine Albris to discuss various Sacred Place-names and Odin place-names in Bornholm and beyond! ------------------------------------------------ Follow Laurine on Twitter: @LAlbris Visit Laurine's website at: www.laurinealbris.com Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If ...
08.03.2023 Ep 171 - Mapping The Viking Age World with Tenaya Jorgensen In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Tenaya Jorgensen as they dive into the details that define the Viking Age World. ------------------------------------------------ Visit Tenaya's website at: http://www.tenayajorgensen.com Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, ...
08.01.2023 Storytime Ep 07 - Gisli Sursson’s Saga Part 2 With Jonas Lorentzen In this week's episode, Dan and Jonas continue the story of Gisli Sursson’s Saga and get up to their usual mischief in the process! ------------------------------------------------ Follow Jonas on Instagram: @jonaslorentzenmusic / @nebalamusic Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you ...
07.27.2023 Ep 170 - Viking Foraging and Cooking with Saxon Forager In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Craig Brooks AKA Saxon Forager to talk about all things cooking and foraging in modern day and the Viking age. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Craig on Instagram: @saxonforager Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast ...
07.20.2023 Ep 169 - The Return Of Nebala With Jonas Lorentzen In this week's episode, Dan and Jonas catch up and chat about Nebala and their adventures over the past few months! ------------------------------------------------ Follow Jonas on Instagram: @jonaslorentzenmusic / @nebalamusic Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we ...
07.13.2023 Ep 168 - The Loki Special With Ela Sefcikova In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Ela Sefcikova to talk about all things Loki, and maybe uncover some of the misunderstood stories and truths about the "god of mischief"! ------------------------------------------------ Follow Ela on Twitter: @ElaSefcikova Follow the Podcast ...
07.06.2023 Ep 167 - Runic Poetry With Simon Nygaard In this week's episode, Dan is joined by returning guest Simon Nygaard to talk about Runic Poetry and it's inclusion in his music and significance throughout history. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Simon on Instagram: @smnnygaard Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If ...
06.29.2023 Ep 166 - Runic Inscriptions With Krister Vasshus In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Krister Vasshus and they talk about The Odin Bracteate and other runic inscriptions found in archeology. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Krister on Twitter: @KristerVasshus Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like what ...
06.22.2023 Ep 165 - Miniature Weapons With Katie Beard In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Katie Beard to discuss the Miniature weapons, amulets and other Symbols of power. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Katie on Instagram: @katielorenzbeard Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and ...
06.15.2023 Ep 164 - The Sagas of Knights With Felix Lummer In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Felix Lummer to discuss some of the Norse Prose Sagas of Knights known as Riddarasǫgur. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Felix on Twitter: @viglundur3 Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we ...
06.08.2023 Ep 163 - The Gjellestad Ship With Margrethe Havgar In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Margrethe Havgar to discuss the mysterious Gjellestad Ship burial. This episode also features an extended show and tell with photos from the dig and it's finds. (Courtesy of The Museum of Cultural ...
06.01.2023 Ep 162 - Performing Voluspa With Clare Mulley And Kjell Bråten In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Clare Mulley And Kjell Bråten to discuss their awesome upcoming performance! ------------------------------------------------ Follow the Clare / Kjell on Instagram: @clareify / @kjellbraaten Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like what ...
05.25.2023 Ep 161 - Debates and Debunking With Howard Williams and Mathias Nordvig In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Howard Williams and Mathias Nordvig to discuss the academic debating and debunking, that takes place in in this corner of the internet. Advocating healthy and well researched discussions! ------------------------------------------------ Follow the Howard ...
05.18.2023 Ep 160 - Destiny Is All With Eivør And Alexander Dreymon In this week's episode, Dan is joined by the illustrious Eivør to discuss her extensive career in music and how it led her to work on The Last Kingdom. The amazing Alexander Dreymon joins them half way through to talk ...
05.11.2023 Ep 159 - Slavic Mythology With Leszek Gardela In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Leszek Gardela to discuss some of the Slavic Myths and how they may relate to Nordic Mythology. This episode features a lot of show and tell! ------------------------------------------------ Follow the Podcast on Instagram: ...
05.09.2023 Storytime Ep 05 - Frithiof's Saga Part 3 With Jonas Lorentzen In this week's episode, Dan and Jonas Continue their fun and chaotic reading of Frithiof's Saga and as always rants occur! ------------------------------------------------ Follow the Jonas/ Nebala on Instagram: @jonaslorentzenmusic / @nebalamusic Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like ...
05.04.2023 Ep 158 - Valheim With Lee Williams In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Lee William the Lore writer for the highly rated video game Valheim! ------------------------------------------------ Follow the Valheim on Instagram: @valheim_official Follow the Lee on twitter: @wiwyums Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If ...
04.27.2023 Ep 157 - Inside The British Museum With Richard Wakeman In this week's episode, Dan is joined by the remarkable Richard Wakeman. While they talk about all things British museum related! ------------------------------------------------ Follow the Richard on Instagram: @richardkwakeman Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, ...
04.20.2023 Ep 156 - Kraftaskalds With Eirik Westcoat In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Eirik Westcoat to discuss the mysteries of Kraftaskald! ------------------------------------------------ Follow the Eirik on Instagram: @TheSkaldicEagle Follow the Eirik on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eirikvw/ Find Eirik's books and other resources here: https://linktr.ee/theskaldiceagle Follow the Podcast ...
04.13.2023 Ep 155 - The Journey to Miklagard With Oseberg Viking Heritage In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Lars Bill and Dan Cato Fagernes of The Oseberg Viking Heritage, and they discuss their planned voyage from Norway to Istanbul. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow The Oseberg Viking Heritage on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/osebergvikingship Check out ...
04.06.2023 Ep 154 - The History Of Ostarun With Mathias Nordvig Watch the Episode here: https://youtu.be/2xZOYvDsYzA In this week's episode, Mathias joins Dan to talk about the origins of Easter, St. Patrick's day and the story of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out Mathias's website: https://mathiasnordvig.com Check out Mathias's new ...
03.30.2023 Ep 153 - The Art Of Storytelling With Luciano Pezzoli In this week's episode, Dan is joined by the ever insightful Luciano Pezzoli, and the two of them take a close look at Hogbacks and the Beautiful Bamberg Casket! ----------------------------------------------------- Follow Luciano on Instagram: The Children of Ash Project: www.instagram.com/childrenofash ...
03.23.2023 Ep 152 - Glacial Archaeology With Julian Post-Melbye In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Julian Post-Melbye and the two explore some of the wonderful finds Glacial Archaeology has to offer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and would like ...
03.16.2023 Ep 151 - Gisla Saga Surssonar With Kari Palsson In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Kari Palsson to discuss dream women and other subjects from Gisla Saga Surssonar. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kari on Instagram: @sagas_of_iceland Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and ...
03.14.2023 Storytime Ep 03 - Frithiof's Saga Part 2 With Jonas Lorentzen In this week's Story time episode, Jonas continues retelling Frithiof's Saga and as always Dan and Jonas have a laugh! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and would like to be in ...
03.09.2023 Ep 150 - Viking Food With Beth Rogers In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Food Historian Beth Rogers to talk all things food around Viking Age Scandinavia! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out Beth's website: http://worldwarfood.com Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and ...
03.02.2023 Ep 149 - The Svingerud Runestone With Kristel Zilmer In this week's episode, Dan is joined by the marvellous Kristel Zilmer who tells us the story of The Svingerud Runestone from her expert perspective! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and would ...
02.23.2023 Ep 148 - Cascadian Midsummer With Nathan Zilka and Ann Rhoades In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Nathan Zilka and Ann Rhoades to discuss the Cascadian Midsummer Festival and divulge all the awesome details about it! ----------------------------------------------- Follow Nathan and Ann on instagram: @zilka_forgeworks and @_theredwitch_ Follow the Podcast ...
02.16.2023 Ep 147 - Vikings In Spain With Karl Farrugia In this week's episode, the magical Karl Farrugia joins Dan to discuss how the Vikings reached Spain and their connections with Arabic! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and would like to ...
02.14.2023 Storytime Ep 01 - Hárbarðsljóð With Jonas Lorentzen In this week's Story time episode, Jonas treats us to to a reading of Hárbarðsljóð. A story about Odin and Thor having an argument, and as you'd expect, things get weird! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If ...
02.09.2023 Ep 146 - Ghost Stories With Clare Mulley In this week's episode Dan is joined by returning guest Clare Mulley, and she spoils us with some spooky ghost stories about evil old men and supernatural bulls! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out Clare's Instagram at: @clareify Check us out on Instagram ...
02.02.2023 Ep 145 - Nordic Idols With Giorgia Sottotetti In this week's episode Dan sits down with Giorgia to learn about Nordic Idols and what they were used for! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reach out to Giorgia via her Email: [email protected] Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what ...
01.26.2023 Ep 144 - Testing Knowledge With Mathias Nordvig In this week's episode Dan is quizzed by Mathias on his Viking knowledge! Would you pass the test? ------------------------------------------------------------ Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience ...
01.19.2023 Ep 143 - Sacrifice And Sexuality With Jonas Lorentzen In this week's episode Dan sits down with the joyful Jonas to discuss the sacrifice and sexuality in the Viking age and today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out Jonas's Instagram at: @jonaslorentzenmusic / @nebalamusic Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If ...
01.12.2023 Ep 142 - Songs of Ravens With Benny Bråten In this week's episode Dan sits down with Benny once more for a deep and meaningful conversation about emotions in music and Benny sings a few songs in Norwegian. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Song 1: A World Of Ruins I cultivated my defeats ...
12.29.2022 Ep 141 - Got Wood? With Jannicke Wiese-Hansen In this week's episode Dan and Mathias are joined by the wonderful Jannicke Wiese-Hansen and discuss all things tattooing, metal music, wood carving art style and wooden members! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what ...
12.22.2022 Ep 140 - Everything Is Wood! With Joseph S. Hopkins In this year's Holiday special Dan and Mathias are joined by Joseph S. Hopkins to discuss all things trees in Nordic Mythology! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out Joseph's website here: https://www.mimisbrunnr.info/hopkins Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what ...
12.15.2022 Ep 139 - Modernizing Myth With Ed Gamester In this week's episode Dan is joined by the fan favourite Ed Gamester and they chat about beer, Odin, theatre and much more! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and would like ...
12.08.2022 Ep 138 - Viking Age Blacksmithing With Anders Johansen In this week's episode we sit down with Anders Johansen and chat about the techniques and tools used in the Viking Age to create and use Iron! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we ...
12.01.2022 Ep 137 - Happy As A Pig In Ash With Clare Mulley In this week's episode we sit down with Clare Mulley to discuss some witch stories! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams ...
11.24.2022 Ep 136 - Creating Fórnspeki With Vévaki In this week's episode we sit down with Vévaki and gain some insight about their new album - Fórnspeki! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the new Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/5ghPFw6W5wwFryHA9wHauO?si=R4Ulb5YrTsuALUII-xDhyw Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and ...
11.17.2022 Ep 135 - Native American Black Metal With Blackbraid In this week's episode we had the honour of sitting down with Blackbraid to talk about their Native American Black Metal music and some of the correlations between Native American History and Nordic/ Scandinavian History. Check out Blackbraid's Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/47nBZhrImXWXTWVSWt09MY?si=ex77MgKJTvKwp1nVdP6y0A ...
11.10.2022 Ep 134 - Answering Some Burning Questions In this week's episode we sit down and answer some our Patreon supporter's questions. If you have any burning questions that you want to suggest for our next Q&A; then remember to join our tribe! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check us out on ...
10.31.2022 Ep 133 - Spooky Viking Stories In this Halloween Special we break down some Spooky Viking Stories! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check us out on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ...

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