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Matthew Medney joins us to discuss GUNGNIR, his fresh publishing company blending punk rock spirit with Norse mythology to create bold, innovative sci-fi and fantasy narratives.• Journey from music industry production management to publishing• Creating a community-based publisher where readers discover new voices and follow favorite authors• Every Gungnir book has its own unique artistic style – no house style• Designing books as collectible art pieces that remind readers of their emotional journey• Stories designed to provoke questions readers will debate with friends• Balancing work and passion by reading fantasy novels and staying physically active• Advice for creators: fail fast, learn to network, and be your own cheerleader• Upcoming releases including Last Breeds with its innovative duochromatic art styleCheck out GungnirBooks.com and follow @GungnirBooks and @MatthewMedney on social media to discover their growing catalog of visually striking, thought-provoking titles.
Hundreds of new comics come out every week. But it's not everyday that you come across someone trying to truly innovate in the Western Comics medium. Enter Matthew Medney. With a storied career including creative direction for Steve Aoki and creating custom comics for all sorts of major brands. His newest project, Gungnir Books feels like a much needed breath of fresh air for comics.Learn more at http://www.gungnirbooks.com For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast You can buy us a beer and get a shoutout too, by heading to buymeacoffee.com/rockpaperswordsDonovan Cook is the author of the Ormstunga Saga series set in the Viking world and inspired by his interest in Norse Mythology. His second series, The Charlemagne's Cross Series, is published by Boldwood Books.Donovan was born in South Africa but raised in England, where his fascination with Medieval History, especially the Vikings and Norse Mythology, took root. His newest book is Woden's Spear, the beginning of a new exciting series called The First Kingdom.Welcome to RPS, Donovan!https://www.donovancook.net/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast and X https://twitter.com/rock_swords "You can actually buy a version of Gungnir on ebay although it looks more like a fantasy weapon than historical LINK or this one which is more realistic but just the head £155."
On this episode of the podcast we have on the team behind Gungnir, Matthew Meyden, Jim Krueger and Steve Orlando. We talk to them about creating a publishing line that echoes some of the great eras of sci-fi and pulp while not being afraid to try different things. Krueger and Orlando speak on how working on Gungnir has given them a freedom that pushes their creativity to new heights. Meyden talks about his history at Heavy Metal and bringing the world new stories with Gungnir. Listen in and Badaboom!
welcome back true believers as we get to sit down with Gungnir Books! we sit down with Matt, Steve and Jim to discuss their new company and all the gardening work they have put into this not only giving us far out science fiction stories but also bringing in talent both known and unknown and really building a comicbook company telling stories you will want to read. give this a listen and if you like it please give them a follow and check out their stuff!
Season 4 Episode 19 “Gungnir A Viking Tale the film” Today we talk with the creator of the new independent film Gungnir A Viking Tale. Patrick Reidy has spun a tale of a great adventure set amongst a Viking war band. This amazing film maker takes us on a journey for an ancient relic of the Viking faith. Come learn how this film was made. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFm81IYrmukSend us a Text Message.Lee Ellis' s new creation Support the Show.The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook
We're back from our Mexico trip and delving into the realms of comics and sci-fi in our latest episode featuring Matthew Medney, former CEO of the iconic Heavy Metal franchise!We discuss his tenure at the helm of this legendary brand, as well as his current endeavour, "Mutant Cats," with Gungnir. Our conversation delves into his enthusiasm for creativity, music, and the intriguing crossroads of comics and culture. Additionally, Matthew shares anecdotes from his collaborations with electronic music luminaries such as Kayzo and Knife Party.We even touch on the punk ethos that influenced his father to leave his job and venture into selling kids' bath toys to KFC!Check out Matt's work via the links belowHero Project: https://matthewmedney.com/hero-projectsMutant Cats: https://gungnirbooks.shop/products/mutant-catsGungnir: https://www.gungnirbooks.com/Our sponsor for this episode is Brothers Grim Punk, you can check out their Bandcamp and punkcast via the links belowBandcamp: https://brothersgrimpunk.bandcamp.com/album/long-live-punkPunkcast: https://brothersgrimpunkcast.blogspot.com/Thank you to Fidlar for not suing us and letting us use Cheap Beer as the podcast's opening track.Follow the podcast @punksinpubs across all social media and give us a rate and review while you are at it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I denne episoden møter du Audun Filip Sand, en av medgründerne i Gungnir of Norway. Gungnir startet opp i 2018 og de norske gründerne har skapt noe helt unikt for treningsmarkedet. Gungnir-vekstangen blir omtalt som banebrytende og mange mener de vil revolusjonere vektstang-markedet! Få innsikt i hva som er så unikt med deres vektstang, ta del i gründereventyret og bli kjent med hvordan gründerne i Gungnir jobber for å levere den mest sømløse treningsopplevelsen i treningsstudioet. Vi snakker også om trendene i bransjen og hva vi tror vi kommer til å se mer av i tiden som kommer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We at BRB AFK are going on a journey. Now that we've wrapped up the best of each year of the Aughts (2001-2010), It's time to pick the #1 reigning champions of video games, movies, and shows for the whole decade! Cody CK Kitts joins Ryan, Boston, and Scott to decide the champs from 2001 (guest Smashley Wolfenbarger was on that episode) and 2002. Well, Jamie Skull helps as a tie breaker with a coin toss into the potatoes! Also CK discusses filming his upcoming Viking movie, Gungnir, and a new Love Bot Busters segment with Scott playing himself opposite the Julliard-trained Ryan as the bots! Then wrapping up with recommendations including a spoiler-free review of Dune 2!
Jace welcomes the creators and founders of the up and coming publisher Gungnir to the show. Comic boom industry veterans Matthew Medney, Jim Krueger and Steve Orlando talk about the goals of the publisher and how they aim to be different from other publishers out there. Plus some teasers about some of the upcoming stories and plenty of talk about how Gungnir is hoping to reach new audiences, new creators and hopefully help to author a new age for stories. Join us for an engaging conversation and be sure to go and visit the Gungnir website,
Kevie from the TuxJam podcast takes a look at the PC case offering from MSI called Gungnir 110R. Following his search for a new case, Kevie went over the pros and cons of this particular model. The hope is that following this show you will decide if this is a suitable case for you. In true TuxJam fashion, the show includes a creative commons music track: Cased - Cased in a Shell
Altar pieces bearing the images of the gods and goddesses we work with have been a part of worship and ritual pracites for thousands of years. There are many ways to get a god post for your ritual experience which have value and meaning to your practice. My guest this episode is Chris, aka Gungnir Godposts, who for the last decade has been carving god images out of wood. Listen in as he talks about his journey with the gods and his techniques and conenctions when carving these unique pieces of the gods. Chris and I had a great chat and I'm excited to finally get him on the podcast. Follow Gungnir Godposts and support his work at Patreon, search Gungnir Godposts. Also on Facebook - Gugnir Godposts and Instagram: @gungnir_godposts Follow my channel on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com Order The Christmast Oracle Deck created by me and artist Vinnora at https://feniksshop.etsy.com follow FB/IG: @thechristmasoracle Please leave feedback on Apple and other podcast providers. This helps the podcast to be found easier. Music. Intro: Cooking with the Italians. Outgoing: Commercial Bliss. Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Please do not add this audio content to the YouTube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by FesliyanStudios. Logo Created by Xan Folmer. Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy. Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
ⓒ ℗ 2023 @MimirsWell | ®. All Rights Reserved. Audio & Video for personal use only. Copying, re-uploading, sampling etc. not permitted. Check out my YT : https://youtu.be/2uITgJ5oCKI Odin, the All-Father in Norse paganism, is renowned as a symbol of wisdom, war, poetry, and magic. His sagas are marked by a recurrent theme of sacrifice, particularly his own, in pursuit of wisdom and understanding. One of his most defining tales centers around Mimir's Well, also known as the Well of Wisdom. This well, located at the base of the cosmic tree Yggdrasil, held waters imbued with profound wisdom. Odin, in his quest for knowledge, sought to drink from this well. Mimir, the guardian of the well, demanded a hefty price - the sacrifice of Odin's eye. Without hesitation, Odin gouged out his own eye, dropping it into the well, signifying his willingness to sacrifice personal wellbeing in the pursuit of wisdom. The sacrifice of Odin's eye is symbolic of a transformation from physical sight to inner vision, a testament to the lengths one might go in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. As a leader, Odin's quest for wisdom wasn't for personal gain alone but was also about preparing for the foretold Ragnarok, emphasizing the role of a leader as a selfless seeker of wisdom for the benefit of all. The theme of self-sacrifice recurs in the saga of Odin's discovery of the runes, symbols believed to have the power to influence the world. In search of these symbols, Odin pierced his own side with his spear, Gungnir, and hung himself from Yggdrasil, staring into the Well of Urd below. He hung there, suffering, for nine days and nights without food or drink. On the ninth night, he saw the shapes of the runes in the depths of the well. With the last of his strength, he seized them, gaining their power and knowledge. This profound self-sacrifice resulted in Odin gaining a deeper understanding of the cosmos, becoming a master of the runic language. The narrative underscores the Norse understanding of wisdom as integrally connected to one's being and the broader cosmos, and that profound knowledge often demands significant personal sacrifice. The runes, a gift of wisdom and power obtained through personal torment, equipped Odin with tools to guide his people and face the impending doom of Ragnarok. Through these tales, Odin's representation as the wise, self-sacrificing leader offers a profound exploration of the nexus between wisdom, self-sacrifice, and leadership. Odin's sagas serve as potent reminders of the strength that can come from sacrifice, the wisdom gained through hardship, and the transformative power of knowledge. These elements coalesce to offer a deeper understanding of the values and beliefs at the heart of Norse paganism. #NorseMythology #Odin #Allfather #AncientMyths #MythologyUncovered #norsegods #vikinggods #mimirswell #mimirswellmeditation #mimirswellpodcast #norsehistory #ancientgods #norsepagan #norsepaganism #thor #freyja #odin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mimirswell/support
En este episodio revisamos la mitología detras de Hefesto y su nacimiento, asi como de los enanos, quienes trabajaron para crear fabulosas armas y objetos para los dioses.Hefesto, a pesar de su gran poder, tuvo que aprender sus habilidades de los humanos, ya que la forja no era un sitio para la mayoria de los olímpicos. Los enanos por su parte, auqnue son seres mágicos, no son parte de la categoría de criaturas divinas, por lo que se pueden considerar como parte de una especie de clase obrera mitológica. Este episodio destaca cómo incluso los dioses necesitan ayuda a veces de aquellos que trabajan en la sombra.La web del podcast: https://www.mitosymas.com/ Síguenos en las redes sociales:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/demit... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mitosY... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mito...
Denne uka er tema treningsutstyr. Hva slags utstyr fungerer til hvilke type øvelser? Hva er favorittutstyret til Tommy og Alex, og hva er egentlig forskjellen på å trene i kabel og med frie vekter? I tillegg til dette er det denne uka en konkurranse der du kan vinne en premie fra Gungnir of Norway.
In this week's episode, the Cups take a look at two final Pieces of Eden...or are they? These two Pieces of Eden are both real artifacts and symbols from Norse mythology. So, we break down both their appearance in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, as well as what they represented in Norse mythology. Join us for this last episode on Pieces of Eden! Make sure to sign up as a patron, so that you can join our patron episodes, starting February 16th! We've launched a Patreon! Join us as a subscriber, and at certain tiers, you can even join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast Join our Cups Podcasting and More discord server where we dive deep into discussions about all your favorite games. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Join the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb You can also find us on Twitter at @assassinscreedlorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Sources: Assassin's Creed Wiki: Gungnir Mjolnir Games: Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Forgotten Saga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we take a closer look at five of the most legendary weapons in mythology and history: William Tell's crossbow; Odin's spear, Gungnir; the Harpe of Perseus; the infamous Muramasa blades; and Maui's hook. WARNING: this episode of the Raven's Grove features the following trigger warnings: Military oppression mentions Incest/inbreeding mentions Children being threatened mentions Cruel and unusual punishment mentions Rape/Sexual Assault mentions Unwilling transformation mentions Blood and gore mentions Dismemberment mentions Battlefield violence mentions Murder mentions Suicide mentions Insanity mentions Hunting/fishing mentions Harvesting of animal goods mentions So, if any of those are in any way a trigger for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS!
This Week on The Casual Hour… Sony and Nintendo decided to drop big news on digital events the same day, so the Casual Crew is here to break them both down. Meanwhile, Chase paints the links in Easy Come Easy Golf, Bobby paints miniatures in Moonbreaker and Johnny paints the whole world in Splatoon 3. All that and more on this edition of The Casual Hour! // T W I T C H ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ M W F @ 10:30 PM CST twitch.tv/thecasualhour // S U B S C R I B E ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ https://www.youtube.com/thecasualhour We post Quick Looks and VOD from previous streams weekly! // F O L L O W ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out our podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecasualhour Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecasualhour Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecasualhour // T H E C A S U A L H O U R ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bobby Pease - Host @bobbypease https://twitter.com/Bobbypease Chase Koeneke - Co-Host @chase_koeneke https://twitter.com/chase_koeneke Johnny Amizich - Co-Host @jamizich https://twitter.com/jamizich // M U S I C ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Love our theme music? Patric Brown created it. You can follow his antics on Twitter @insaneanalog or check out more of his music and download our theme at www.insaneanalog.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecasualhour/support
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Chris Rossiter, Renegade EDC and Renegade Provisions Co., joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on episode 318 of The Knife Junkie Podcast. Find show notes and links for this episode at https://theknifejunkie.com/318.Chris' day job is as a building inspector, yet he still finds the time and energy to design and make hanker chiefs (or "hanks") and knives with his company Renegade Provisions Co., and has interests in beekeeping, leather work, building and remodeling houses and is an active participant in the online Instagram community, The Grog.Renegade Provisions Co. is an EDC gear business, selling original branded products including hanks of all sorts, leather goods, beard care items and most recently knives manufactured by Reate.The Gungnir, a titanium bolster lock with a massive, hollow-ground M390 blade and micarta handles scales, was designed by Chris for Renegade Provision Co. and has gotten a lot of positive attention from YouTube's trusted voices in knives.G.O.M. – or God of Mischief – is the company's second bolster lock, named after Loki. The G.O.M, a 3.3" Wharncliffe, has been designed to a more pocket-friendly size but with the same hearty materials and build,You can find Renegade EDC online at https://www.renegadeedc.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/renegade.edc/. Be sure to support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a Patron -- including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.Let us know what you thought about this episode. Please leave a rating and/or a review in whatever podcast player app you're listening on. Your feedback is much appreciated.Also, call the listener line at 724-466-4487 or email bob@theknifejunkie.com with any comments, feedback or suggestions on the show, and let us know who you'd like to hear interviewed on an upcoming edition of The Knife Junkie Podcast.To listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen.
Starten för Gungnir of Norway inleddes 2018 när de fyra grundarna började diskutera skivstänger och klovlås. Den stora frågan som stöttes och blöttes - varför hade ingen redan gjort en enklare och smartare lösning? Det var upprinnelsen till skivstången med inbyggt lås. Nu siktar bolaget vidare och har tagit in Kristian Kjelstad som vd för bolaget, är på gång att lansera nya produkter och genomförde nyligen en framgångsrik emission som gav kapital till den tilltänkta tillväxtresan. Gungnir på Instagram: @gungnirofnorway Webb: gungnirofnorway.com . . . Följ Sweaty Business: Brian van den Brink: @thebrianvdb Instagram: @sweatybusinessmedia Linkedin: Sweaty Business Media Facebook: Sweaty Business Web: sweatybusiness.se
Anders M 'Gungnir', who won Season 15 of the Nordic KeyForge League tells us about his season, his line up and his favourite decks of the season. Find out his favourite house, pet hates and red-flag ban choices... and stay tuned to the end to hear The Captain's promise for the next Perkele Cup...
Anders M 'Gungnir', who won Season 15 of the Nordic KeyForge League tells us about his season, his line up and his favourite decks of the season. Find out his favourite house, pet hates and red-flag ban choices... and stay tuned to the end to hear The Captain's promise for the next Perkele Cup...
Minute One Hundred One: From Two Brothers' Fall to One Erik's Back Joining us to discuss Loki's last minute in the movie proper is Will Freeland from the Hype Is My Superpower podcast. In the one hundred-first minute of Kenneth Branagh's 2011 film Thor... Heimdall's Observatory collapses in pieces and gets sucked into space by... what is it? Is the Bifrost energy creating some sort of vortex? It's even pulling in some distant nebulae. Loki's fall is terrific. He's got a wailing scream that just seems the sort of scream you'd wail if falling to possible doom. So Thor grabs the end of Gungnir, which Loki's holding, thereby keeping him from falling. But what was his plan from there? To fall into space together then maybe summon Mjølnir to bring them home? Good thing their father, Odin the Allfather, woke up just in time to catch Thor by the ankle! How did he get here so quickly? Loki pitches to his dad that he could've done it and been the victor. Odin's response leaves us plenty to talk about. Perhaps get the boys up on the bridge before this talk? Loki's face goes dark and he drops into the void of space. Again, where? How is this vortex thing working? And why? And just because he's Asgardian, does that mean he can breathe out there as well? Thor says his only words here, and it's to call out to his brother. Interesting that Loki never interacts with him in this scene. And that's a picture wrap (sort of) for Tom Hiddleston as Loki! Okay, so he's coming back in the post-credits scene, but that's kinda its own thing, right? What's up with the mysterious back of a man who looks very much like Erik back on Midgard? We'll find out in tomorrow's minute! It's the tragic death of Loki. Or is it? Will Freeland's here for the conversation. Tune in! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Netflix • YouTube • Disney+ Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Trailer #1 Trailer #2 Poster artwork Original Material Will Freeland on Twitch, Facebook and Instagram Hype Is My Superpower Hype Is My Superpower Facebook Group
Minute One Hundred: From Thor's Decision to the Destruction of the Himinbjorg Joining us to discuss Thor's sacrifice and the end of Heimdall's Observatory is Dr. Arnold Blumberg, publisher, author, educator, pop culture & comics historian, and friendly neighborhood zombie expert. In the one hundredth minute of Kenneth Branagh's 2011 film Thor... Loki's reaction to Thor's decision to destroy the bridge is fantastic, like he really didn't believe Thor would act. To that end, it's interesting that Loki was the only person who had thought about using the Bifrost this way. Perhaps it's that thinking outside the box that Loki did that inspired Thor to make the decision he makes? Part of this is Thor making the heroic sacrifice. Does that make the most sense here? Is there a selfish element here? Doesn't Bifrost connect all the Realms and by severing it, Thor's disconnecting all of them from each other for some woman he just met a few days ago? So the consequence is that this will affect them from getting to all nine realms, but there's also a read that all nine realms – or at least Jotunheim and Asgard – could be destroyed by this explosive use of Bifrost. So maybe Thor is asking Jane to forgive him while doing it as a way to save her and everyone else. As the Observatory breaks down and falls, the Bifrost blast continues shooting out into space. Is it hitting other planets as it shakes around? Why does Odin's eye open after that first hammer strike on the bridge? Loki's leap toward Thor with Gungnir works well, and it's great how it's timed with the explosion to blow them both back. The smashing of the rainbow bridge is so well designed. Everything about it looks perfect. The explosion looks and sounds great. We get a great shot of it on the edge of Asgard and how this looks, even if we don't really understand the floating island in space. It's an explosive minute and Dr. Blumberg joins us to discuss it all. Tune in! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Netflix • YouTube • Disney+ Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Trailer #1 Trailer #2 Poster artwork Original Material Dr. Arnold Blumberg on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ATB Publishing Ghouls in the House podcast Pickles & Bean comic Journey of the Living Dead
Minute Ninety-Eight: From An Aerial Assault to A Low Blow Joining us to discuss the fighty-fighty fight is Dr. Arnold Blumberg, publisher, author, educator, pop culture & comics historian, and friendly neighborhood zombie expert. In the ninety-eighth minute of Kenneth Branagh's 2011 film Thor... We debate the power of fights in these types of movies. Is there more they could do? Thor and Loki leaping at each other has a Big Trouble in Little China vibe. In context of all these fights, this one lands a bit in the middle. Not the best, not the worst. We walk through a few shots just to better understand what's happening. Because Loki wields Gungnir during this fight, does that give him the fighting power he needs to match against Thor? Otherwise, why doesn't he use more of his cunning style of fighting? Spinning on a spear? That doesn't seem like Loki. It just seems like such a physical fight for Loki. But he is pouring all of his rage from a lifetime against Thor. And Thor does say he won't fight his brother, so perhaps he's also holding back a bit. How low a blow is it for Loki to bring Jane into it? Thor blasts Loki through the wall of the Observatory. Loki falls off the edge, grabbing on at the last minute. He begs Thor to help him. Thor does, and Loki disappears. Turns out, this was all Loki's magic to trick his brother. This is a perfect example of how we expect Loki to fight. It makes more sense than the other type of fighting. Thor falls for his brother's trick and gets stabbed for it. So great seeing all the Lokis appear. What an expression of ego! Makes so much sense for him. Does Thor knocking them both through the wall start the Observatory to break down and potentially destroy Asgard as well? It's the required MCU fighty fight and Dr. Arnold Blumberg's here for it. Tune in! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Netflix • YouTube • Disney+ Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Trailer #1 Trailer #2 Poster artwork Original Material Dr. Arnold Blumberg on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ATB Publishing Ghouls in the House podcast Pickles & Bean comic Journey of the Living Dead
Minute Ninety-Seven: From Thor's Defense to Loki's Taunting Joining us to discuss all the fraternal drama is Dr. Arnold Blumberg, publisher, author, educator, pop culture & comics historian, and friendly neighborhood zombie expert. In the ninety-seventh minute of Kenneth Branagh's 2011 film Thor... Loki wants to be heir to the throne. How strong of a plan is this though? Would his plan have worked if Thor hadn't shown up? Why is he still following through with his plan now that Thor's shown up to stop him? And what did he say to Frigga before he left for the Observatory? As we pointed out before, it's largely because he's operating from a point of emotion, not intellect. Loki fights so differently here. Instead of throwing knives and using cunning, he's facing off with Thor like Thor's counterpart. Was that a mistake? We pine for more great Marvel villains like this. Loki's argument provides some great metaphors that apply to issues today. It's interesting to look at the perspective on genocide. Thor had started a war earlier and killed plenty of Jotuns. Loki is doing the same in a different way. So it's interesting to see how Thor's changed through this conversation. Loki's threat to go after Jane feels a little off here. But there is an aspect to it that implies Loki is just saying things to get Thor to stop preventing the Bifrost from destroying Jotunheim. Thor doesn't want to fight, so what does he think of Loki taking two swipes at him with Gungnir? So much really goes back to the conversation Odin had with the two brothers when they were kids. Was it just through his Destroyer-cam that Loki knows about Jane? It's the big, bad, battle of words before the battle of brawn commences, and Dr. Arnold Blumberg joins us for it all. Tune in! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Netflix • YouTube • Disney+ Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Trailer #1 Trailer #2 Poster artwork Original Material Dr. Arnold Blumberg on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ATB Publishing Ghouls in the House podcast Pickles & Bean comic Journey of the Living Dead
Minute Ninety-Six: From a Frozen Yggdrasil to Loki's Reasoning Joining us to talk about Loki's plan and the faceoff with Thor is Dr. Arnold Blumberg. In the ninety-sixth minute of Kenneth Branagh's 2011 film Thor... We try to figure out what Loki is using to freeze the Bifrost Yggdrasil-shaped energy in Heimdall's Observatory. It looks like he may be conjuring the Casket of Ancient Winters to appear right at the top of the ignition switch, causing it to freeze. Regardless, it's difficult to figure out. We also debate what Loki's plan actually was. There certainly is an element of Loki operating from an emotional place more than an intellectual place here. It's interesting that Loki chooses to use the Bifrost this way. We discuss the nature of it being used as a weapon. There is a bit of a frustrating element with Bifrost being used as a massive super-laser like in Star Wars. But are we at a point where trying to figure out the space physics is a moot point? We discuss a bit about Loki's plan about winning versus fighting and how there is an element – particularly with a warrior culture – that his method of killing the Jotuns actually makes a lot more sense than constant war. There are elements that remind us of Game of Thrones and also the use of drone technology. The lighting here is fantastic. The shot on Midgard does nice work to emphasize how Loki's actions are affecting all the realms. That being said, what does it mean that all the realms can see this? Is there an element of danger for them all? It's a bit disappointing we don't see more Jotun beasts running from the Bifrost beam on Jotunheim. It's interesting that Loki can continue using Gungnir, particularly in this way. We assume it's because it goes with the king role rather than with Odin like in the comics. Loki and Thor begin facing off as Jotunheim slowly gets blown up, and Dr. Blumberg's here for it. Tune in! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Netflix • YouTube • Disney+ Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Trailer #1 Trailer #2 Poster artwork Original Material Dr. Arnold Blumberg on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ATB Publishing Ghouls in the House podcast Pickles & Bean comic Journey of the Living Dead
Minute Ninety-Five: From Thor's Return to Bifrost Blast Joining us to talk about family reunions and planetary destruction are James Anderson and Colin M. Parker, hosts of the Timeline Scavengers podcast. In the ninety-fifth minute of Kenneth Branagh's 2011 film Thor... Loki and Frigga hug. It's Loki's chance to shine. He's saved Dad and Mom from the mean frost giants and now he's good to rule, right? Uh, yeah... no. That's when Thor decides to show up. Frigga's thrilled and gives him a hug. What a death stare he throws at Loki! We love the way the conversation between Loki and Thor cuts back and forth between each of them with Odin's sleeping form in the lower foreground. Fantastic way to really tie the connection firmly between fathers and sons here. So Loki blasts Thor through the wall and down to the lower parts of Asgard. Next time we see him, he's riding on a horse toward the Observatory. So what about the whole part when Frigga confronts him for having attacked Thor? Where's that bit? It's kind of an important part that gets completely glossed over. Loki uses Gungnir to turn the Observatory on and blast Jotunheim with Bifrost energy. But why does it hit downtown Utgard instead of the Bifrost Junction we've come to know on the cliff's edge? James and Colin join us to talk about the family coming back together and Loki's Star Wars level plan to blow up a planet with a giant beam. Tune in! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Netflix • YouTube • Disney+ Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Trailer #1 Trailer #2 Poster artwork Original Material Scavengers Network Timeline Scavengers podcast James Anderson on Twitter
Minute Eighty-One: From Loki Confronting Heimdall to Coulson Confronting an Atmospheric Disturbance Joining us to discuss Loki freezing Heimdall and the SHIELD agents preparing for a storm are Robin Burdge from Karate Kid Minute and Travis Bow from Reel Comic Heroes. In the eighty-first minute of Kenneth Branagh's 2011 film Thor... Loki arrives to have a chat with Heimdall, but how did he get here? Did he casually walk the entire way from the palace? And has Heimdall just been staring at him his entire walk? Was Heimdall watching Loki on the palace balcony when the Warriors Three and Sif turned the Bifrost on to travel to Midgard? It would make sense and explain why he's out here waiting for him. Again, it's a shame Idris Elba is given so little to do. That being said, he does still stand stoically and imposingly better than most. We love the confrontation between Loki and Heimdall here. Where was Loki hiding the Casket? In a pocket dimension? Or was he grabbing it from Odin's Vault? What's up with Gungnir always standing up when the person wielding it lets go? Are they stabbing it into the ground? It doesn't make a lot of sense. How believable is the CG ice that covers Heimdall? We debate its quality. Is Heimdall just out of practice? Is that why he takes so long to swing that sword toward Loki? From a frozen Heimdall to a probing Coulson Agent Coulson and his SHIELD team investigate the markings left where the Warriors Three and Sif had arrived. But what is it? A compression in the ground? Burnt dirt? What would the agent from linguistics be able to read from this? What looks worse, the wind from the atmospheric disturbance or the ice freezing Heimdall? Even people in Puente Antiguo are looking at the atmospheric disturbance. What could it be? It's a minute of icy receptions, frozen friends, and swirling storms with Robin and Travis. Tune in! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Netflix • YouTube • Disney+ Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Trailer #1 Trailer #2 Poster artwork Original Material Reel Podcast Network Marvel Events Timeline Reel Comic Heroes on Instagram Marvel Events Timeline on Instagram Robin on Twitter and Letterboxd Karate Kid Minute Fright Night Minute Superman & Lois TV Talk
Minute Fifty-Four: From Odin's Purpose to Thor's Response Joining us today to discuss Loki's reaction to Frigga's comment about Odin's purpose, as well as Jane and Thor starting to figure their plans out at the SHIELD Crater Base is Scott Carelli, founder of Dueling Genre Podcast Network and host of Franchisography. In the fifty-fourth minute of Kenneth Branagh's 2011 film Thor... We have a final bit of Loki & Frigga in Odin's chamber discussing Odin's purpose in banishing Thor, as well an extended/deleted scene to discuss. It seems like Odin's purpose was to intentionally ban Thor to Midgard to make him a better person. Loki doesn't seem happy about any of this. We discuss the deleted/extended scene here in Odin's chambers. The conversation is longer and covers the same points so we don't need it, but it's nice. They certainly make the Odinsleep seem more like a coma though. Is that what we're meant to see it as? We debate about the Einherjar essentially crowning Loki as king. It's a great scene but does it fit with the rest of the films as they exist now? How does this play into the earlier scene when Loki was on the throne? They clearly aren't using the story about Gungnir only being usable by Odin here in the MCU as they are in the comics. Loki feels less scheme-y in this deleted scene. He actually seems like he might be a good leader. Except for that last look. Again, it really seems clear that Thor would've been a terrible leader. We've seen Party Thor in What If...? after all. We return to find Jane and Thor arriving at the SHIELD Crater Base. We find some interesting moments of symmetry we have found in the film. SHIELD's set-up here sadly looks like a hamster cage. It feels like something from Agents of SHIELD. Sure, it seems like something that could be assembled quickly, but for what purpose? Couldn't they just walk around? And why is the area over Mjølnir under open sky? We try to delineate between the SHIELD agents, techies, and scientists. Does Thor know when he hears thunder that he's close to Mjølnir? Or is it because he's the god of thunder? Jane doesn't buy into Thor's promises like the Warriors Three and Sif bought into him earlier. It plays well. What was Jane thinking would happen when she got here? Loki's rankled about Odin's purpose, and Thor's cocky about his plans to escape from the SHIELD Crater base. So much to discuss! Tune in! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Netflix • YouTube • Disney+ Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Trailer #1 Trailer #2 Poster artwork Original Material Scott on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Dueling Genre Podcast Network
Dr. Prometh finds herself and Max back aboard the Gungnir with Nico and his crew, but there's a problem with the ship that could destroy them all. Episode Transcript available https://www.eartheclipsed.com/app/uploads/2021/03/06-ymzomyijsc.pdf (here). This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Dr. Prometh finds herself and Max back aboard the Gungnir with Nico and his crew, but there's a problem with the ship that could destroy them all. Episode Transcript available here.
Minute Forty-Nine: From King Loki's Appearance to Kneeling Sif's Request Joining us to discuss the iconic appearance of Loki on the throne and King Loki's reaction to ‘his friends' is Matt Carroll, one of the two co-hosts of the award-winning MCUCast and founder of the Stranded Panda Podcast Network. In the forty-ninth minute of Kenneth Branagh's 2011 film Thor... Loki is on the throne. So is he King Loki? Is he just a regent while Odin is in the Odinsleep? He clearly thinks he's king, and earlier, it seemed like Odin was about to make Thor king. So how does this work exactly? Do King Loki's initial words ‘my friends' speak to him trying to find a place to belong or does it speak more to him expressing his disingenuous feelings towards these four? He kinda reeks of insincerity here. This all makes us wonder again what exactly were Loki's initial plans. Does the fact that he now knows he's a Jotun make him struggle all the more here? All of this speaks to how fascinating a character Loki is over the course of the MCU. The friends have such a great reaction when King Loki announces himself. Loki's voice even seems like it drops an octave when he says “your king.” The initial shot of Loki on the throne is so iconic in the comics. Sif clearly doesn't like that Loki is on the throne. Wow, does she reek of irritation. How is Loki holding Gungnir? In the comics, only Odin can hold it. Clearly, they're different universes. Regardless, the echo ringing out after Loki stands and strikes it on the ground is fantastic. The friends really have to be surprised. It was only a few hours ago they were all in the healing room together. Sif's daggers with her eyes as she calls him her king dig in deep. So great! Again back to that leap in logic – why did this group jump so quickly to the idea that Loki was behind all of this? Maybe they pushed him into this? Is he only the god of mischief because they bullied him? Would this have played better if Hiddleston didn't play it so strongly? Or are we reading it wrong? As Matt says, maybe he's just uncomfortable with being in this role. Did any of them know his origins? Or do they just sense something more menacing with him? What's funny is that Loki ends up making Thor into a better leader by everything he does in this film. It's a mental shift for the Warriors Three and Sif as they come up against King Loki. Tune in! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Netflix • YouTube • Disney+ Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Trailer #1 Trailer #2 Poster artwork Original Material Matt Carroll on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Stranded Panda
The fourth of ten Norse myths tells of the story of the Thor and how he gained his hammer through the wicked machinations of the mischievous Loki. The Legend of Thor. Thor was one of the twelve principal deities of Asgard, and he lived in the splendid realm of Thrudvang, where he built a palace called Bilskirnir. Here he lived as god of thunder, and his name was invoked more than any other in the age of the Vikings. For Thor was the protector of the land, a fine figure of a man with glowing eyes, firm muscles, and a red beard that made him instantly recognizable. He became known across the worlds for his great hammer, Miolnir (the crusher), which had been forged by the dark elves. This hammer, together with Thor's strength and his terrible temper, made him the fiercest god of Asgard, and the personification of brute force. Thor was also god of might and war, and because of his popularity, he soon grew to embody the forces of agriculture, and became a symbol of the earth itself. He is remembered throughout the world on the fourth day of every week – Thursday, or Thor's day. How Thor Gained His Hammer Thor was married to Sif, whose long golden hair was one of her great prides. It fell to her feet like a ray of sunlight, and it was the colour of ripe cornsilk in the summer fields. As she brushed it, it glinted in the light and became a symbol of great beauty across Asgard. One day, the glistening cascade of hair caught the eye of Loki, and he wondered then how he ever could have imagined living without it. He thought about that hair all day, and all through the night. And then, just as the moon reached her pinnacle in the midnight sky, Loki leapt to his feet and made for Sif's bedchamber, where he knew he would find her sleeping. The moon cast long shadows into the sleeping goddess's delicately furnished room, and it was easy for the fleet-footed Loki to steal in and set to work. *** Loki crept to the side of Sif's bed and very gently, so that he did not disturb her, he withdrew a pair of great shears from his cloak and cut her long veil of hair from her head. Winding the tresses around his arm, he darted from the room once again, and there was silence. Until, that is, Sif awoke to discover the travesty that had occurred. Her shrieks brought everyone in the kingdom running to her side, and Thor howled with such outrage that the entire kingdom of Asgard shook. It was not long before Loki was ferreted out and brought before the irate god. Thunder boomed in the sky as the shaking trickster fell to his knees before Thor. ‘I beg you, Thor,' he cried, ‘let me free and I will find a new head of hair for Sif – one that is even more beautiful than the one she has now. I'll go to the dark elves. They'll fashion one!' Loki's head bobbed up and down with fright and eventually Thor gave in. ‘You have twenty hours to come forward with the tresses, and if you fail, Loki, you will be removed from Asgard forever.' Thor banged down a thunderbolt at Loki's feet, and the traitor scampered hastily away, hardly daring to breathe at his good fortune. Loki travelled at once to the centre of the earth, down into the Svart-alfa-heim, where the wily dwarf Dvalin had his home. He threw himself on the mercy of the dwarf, and requested as well two gifts with which he could win the favour of Odin and Frey, who were bound to hear of the news and wish to punish him themselves. Dvalin worked over the heat of his forge for many hours, and as he worked he chanted the words which would make all he forged the finest there was – for there are no arms as powerful nor as invincible as those fashioned by dwarfs. First he finished the spear Gungnir, which would always hit its mark. Next, he formed the ship Skiblanir, which would always find wind, on even the most silent of seas, and which could sail through the air as well as on water. The ship was folded carefully and placed in a tiny compass. Loki's eyes shone at its undoubted worth. Finally Dvalin spun the most graceful of golden threads, and these he wove into a head of hair so lustrous and shining that all the dark elves gasped at its beauty. Dvalin handed it carefully to Loki, wrapped in the softest of tissues, and said, ‘As soon as this touches your princess's head, it shall grow there and become as her own.' Loki took all the gifts from Dvalin, who he thanked profusely, and feeling very pleased with himself he set off for Asgard with a skip in his step. His jauntiness attracted the attention of two dwarfs who sat by the side of a small cottage. ‘Why do you smile so?' asked the first – for Loki's reputation had preceded him and the dwarfs were certain that his happiness could have no virtuous cause. ‘Dvaldi,' boasted Loki, ‘is the most clever of smiths – both here and in all the nine worlds.' And with that he held up his prizes for the dwarfs to examine. ‘Pish,' said the first dwarf, who was called Brokki, ‘my brother Sindri can fashion gifts that are far more beautiful than those – and sturdier too.' He paused, and then continued, leaning towards Loki who began to look rather put out. ‘Our gifts would hold the magic of the very centre of the earth,' he whispered. Loki choked, and then, recovering himself, immediately challenged the dwarf to prove his words. So confident was he of the gifts he held now that he placed a wager on his own head. And so it was that Brokki and Sindri made their way into their smithy and began work on the hottest of forges. Sindri agreed to fashion the goods, on the condition that Brokki blew the bellows – a task which would prove difficult over the great heat that was necessary for Sindri to win the wager. Sindri at once threw some gold into the fire, and left the room, eager to invoke the powers which would be invested in a great wild boar, which he had decided upon for Frey. Alone with the roaring fire, Brokki worked hard at the bellows, never pausing despite the tremendous heat. Loki watched from the window and as he observed the determination and strength of the dwarf he began to grow uneasy. At once, he decided that he must intervene and as quick as a flash of light he turned himself into a gadfly and alighted on the hand of Brokki, where he set in a stinger so deep that a rush of blood rose to the surface immediately. Brokki cried out in pain, but he continued the bellowing, never missing a beat. Sindri returned to the room and drew from the fire an enormous boar, who they called Gulinbursti for its radiant gold bristles. This boar would have the strength of all other boars there were, but he would have the additional ability to shine a rich and powerful light into any part of the world in which he travelled. He was the perfect gift for the sungod Frey and nothing could match the brilliance of its light but the sungod himself. So Sindri flung more gold into the fire, and instructed Brokki to continue to blow. Once again, he left the room to seek the necessary enchantment, and once again Loki took on the form of a gadfly. In an instant he had landed on Brokki's cheek and stung through the weathered skin until Brokki cried out and turned white with pain. But still he worked on, pumping the bellows until Sindri returned once more. And triumphant, Sindri drew from the fire a ring which he called Draupnir, which would become the very symbol of fertility – for on every ninth night, eight identical rings would drop from Draupnir, with powers to match. The final gift was yet to be prepared, and this time Sindri threw iron on to the fire, leaving Brokki hard at work as he left to call upon the final spirits. Brokki's strength was beginning to flag, but his will was as strong as ever. He pumped away as the fire burned brighter and brighter until, suddenly, a horsefly lit on his neck and stung him with a ferocity that caused him to leap into the air, but still he did not miss even one pump of the bellows. Loki was becoming desperate. He arranged himself on the forehead of the hapless dwarf and he stung straight into a vein on his forehead that throbbed with effort. He was rewarded by a gush of blood that streamed out into the fire and into the Brokki's eyes. The dwarf raised his hand for a split second to wipe aside the blood, but that moment caused damage that could not be erased. When Sindri returned and drew out the great hammer, its handle was short and ungainly. Brokki hung his head in disappointment, but Sindri pointed out that the powers of the great hammer would more than make up for its small size. Indeed, he thought it might be an advantage, in that it could be neatly hidden in a man's tunic. So Brokki gathered up the gifts and carried them outside to Loki, who accompanied the dwarf back to Asgard with his booty. Odin was given the ring Draupnir, Frey was given the boar Gulinbursti, and Thor was given the hammer, which they had named Miolnir – meaning invincible power. Loki then presented Sif with her golden hair, and when she placed it upon her shorn head it latched itself there and began to grow in swirls and waves until it reached her feet once more – a shining veil of hair that shone more brightly than ever. Gungnir, the spear, was given to Odin, and the ship Skidbladnir to Frey. Each god was delighted with his gift, and there was much camaraderie as they slapped the backs of the dwarfs and the redeemed Loki. It was Brokki who put a stop to the celebrations when he stepped forward and explained the wager that had been made by Loki. The gods looked at one another, and eyed their magnificent gifts. Although it was agreed that Sif's hair could not be more lustrous, or more beautiful, the gods announced that Brokki's gifts were the finest and the most magical – for the sole reason that Thor's great hammer was of such a magnificent size that it could be hidden away and used against the frost-giants at a moment's notice. Loki's games had backfired, and he turned on his heels and fled before Brokki could undertake his part of the bargain and behead him! Brokki started in outrage and implored Thor to come to his rescue in catching Loki who was making away at all speed. Still smarting from Sif's agony, Thor threw out a lightning bolt and caught Loki by the ankles, returning him to face his fate at the hands of Brokki and his brother. But when Loki was delivered to the dwarfs, Thor took pity on Loki and insisted to Brokki that he could have Loki's head but that he must not touch his neck – for the neck of Loki belonged to him, Thor. Of course there was no way to remove a head without touching the adjoining neck, and Brokki stomped around in fury before he came up with a plan which would serve him equally. Gathering his brother's great awl for the purpose, he punched holes along Loki's lips and stitched them together with an unbreakable cord. It was many days before Loki's howls of pain ceased, and many more before he was able to unstitch the cord. Loki did not speak for almost one hundred days, as his torn lips were so painful he could not bear to move them. In time, however, Loki was able to speak once again causing Thor – and everyone in Asgard – to rue the day that the wager was broken. The next story tells of Heimdall and his Journey to Midgard The first Norse Myth is Creation The second Norse Myth is Odin and Frigga And the third tells of the Valkyrie The fourth Norse Myth tells how Thor Gained his Hammer. The fifth tale is about Loki The Sixth tale focuses on the God Heimdall, the guardian of the Bifrost Part of a series on world myths and legends, released through Libsyn, on These Fantastic Worlds SF & Fantasy Fiction Podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Vurbl and Stitcher and more. Also on this blog, These Fantastic Worlds. RSS feeds available on request by email. Text based on Norse Myths, General Editor Jake Jackson. Copyright © 2014 Flame Tree Publishing Ltd. ISBN: 9780857758200. 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The second of ten Norse myths tells of Odin and Frigga in Valhalla in Asgard, and their sons Thor, Balder and the first gods of the Vikings... Odin and Frigga in Asgard. Odin was the son of Bor, and the brother of Vili and Ve. He was the most supreme god of the Northern races and he brought great wisdom to his place at the helm of all gods. He was called Allfather, for all gods were said to have descended from him, and his esteemed seat was Asgard itself. He held a throne there, one in an exalted and prestigious position, and it served as a fine watchtower from which he could look over men on earth, and the other gods in Asgard as they went about their daily business. *** Odin was a tall, mighty warrior. While not having the brawn of many excellent men, he had wisdom which counted for much more. On his shoulders he carried two ravens, Hugin (thought) and Munin (Memory), and they perched there, as he sat on his throne, and recounted to him the activities in the great wide world. Hugin and Munin were Odin's eyes and his ears when he was in Asgard and he depended on their bright eyes and alert ears for news of everything that transpired down below. In his hand Odin carried a great spear, Gungnir, which had been forged by dwarfs, and which was so sacred that it could never be broken. On his finger Odin wore a ring, Draupnir, which represented fertility and fruitfulness and which was more valuable to him, and to his land, than anything in any other god's possession. At the foot of Odin's throne sat two wolves or hunting hounds, Geri and Freki, and these animals were sacred. If one happened upon them while hunting, success was assured. Odin belonged to a mysterious region, somewhere between life and death. He was more subtle and more dangerous than any of the other gods, and his name in some dialects means ‘wind', for he could be both forceful and gentle, and then elusive or absent. On the battlefield, Odin would dress as an old man – indeed, Odin had many disguises, for when things changed in Asgard, and became bad, he had reason to travel on the earth to uncover many secrets – attended by ravens, wolves and the Valkyrs, who were the ‘choosers of the slain', the maidens who took the souls of fallen warriors to Valhalla. Valhalla was Odin's palace at Asgard, and its grandeur was breathtaking. Valhalla means ‘hall of the chosen slain', and it had five hundred great wooden doors, which were wide enough to allow eight hundred warriors to pass, breastplate to breastplate. The walls were made of glittering spears, polished until they gleamed like silver, and the roof was a sea of golden shields which shone like the sun itself. In Odin's great hall were huge banqueting tables, where the Einheriar, or warriors favoured by Odin, were served. The tables were laden with the finest horns of mead, and platters of roast boar. Like everything else in Asgard, Valhalla was enchanted. Even the boar was divine and Saehrimnir, as he was called, was slain daily by the cook, boiled and roasted and served each night in tender, succulent morsels, and then brought back to life again the following day, for the procedure to take place once again. After the meal, the warriors would retire to the palace forecourt where they would engage in unmatched feats of arms for all to see. Those who were injured would be healed instantly by the enchantment of Valhalla, and those who watched became even finer warriors. Odin lived in Asgard with Frigga, who was the mother-goddess and his wife. Frigga was daughter of Fiogyn and sister of Jord, and she was greatly beloved on earth and in Asgard. She was goddess of the atmosphere and the clouds, and she wore garments that were as white as the snow-laden mountains that gently touched the land of Asgard. As mother of all, Frigga carried about her a heady scent of the earth – blossoming flowers, ripened fruit, and luscious greenery. There are many stories told about Frigga, as we will discover below. Life in Asgard was one of profound comfort and grace. Each day dawned new and fresh for the passage of time had not been accorded to Asgard and nothing changed except to be renewed. The sun rose each day, never too hot, and the clouds gently cooled the air as the day waned. Each night the sky was lit with glistening stars, and the fresh, rich white moon rose in the sky and lit all with her milky light. There was no evil in Asgard and the good was as pure as the water, as the air, and as the thoughts of each god and goddess as he and she slept. In the fields, cows grazed on verdant green grass and in the trees birds caught a melody and tossed it from branch to branch until the whole world sang with their splendid music. The wind wove its way through the trees, across the mountains, and under the sea-blue skies – kissing ripples into the streams and turning a leaf to best advantage. There was a peace and harmony that exists for that magical moment just before spring turns to summer, and it was that moment at which Asgard was suspended for all time. And so it was that Odin and Frigga brought up their young family here, away from the darkness on the other side, far from the clutches of change and disharmony. There were nine worlds in Yggdrasill, the World Ash, which stretched out from Asgard as far as the eye could see. At the top there was Aesir, and in the bottom was the dead world of Hel, at the Tree's lowest roots. In between were the Vanir, the light elves, the dark elves, men, frost and hill giants, dwarfs and the giants of Muspell. Frigga kept her own palace in Asgard, called Fensalir, and from his high throne Odin could see her there, hard at her work. Frigga's palace was called the hall of mists, and she sat with her spinning wheel, spinning golden threat or long webs of bright-coloured clouds with a marvellous, jewelled spinning wheel which could be seen as a constellation in the night's sky. There was a story told once of Frigga, one in which her customary goodness and grace were compromised. Frigga was a slim and elegant goddess, and she took great pride in her appearance – something the later Christians would consider to be a sin, but which the Vikings understood, and indeed encouraged. She had long silky hair and she dressed herself in exquisite finery, and Odin showered her with gifts of gems and finely wrought precious metals. She lived contentedly, for her husband was generous, until the day came when she spied a splendid golden ornament which had been fastened to a statue of her husband. As the seamless darkness of Asgard fell one evening, she slipped out and snatched the ornament, entrusting it to dwarfs whom she asked to forge her the finest of necklaces. When the jewel was complete, it was the most beautiful decoration ever seen on any woman – goddess or humankind – and it made her more attractive to Odin so that he plied her with even more gifts, and more love than ever. Soon, however, he discovered that his decoration had been stolen, and he called together all of the dwarfs and with all the fury of a god demanded that this treacherous act be explained. Now Frigga was beloved both by god and dwarf, and although the dwarfs were at risk of death at the hand of Odin, they remained loyal to Frigga, and would not tell Allfather who had stolen the golden ornament. Odin's anger knew no bounds. The silence of the dwarfs meant only one thing to him – treason – and he swore to find out the real thief by daybreak. And so it was that on that night Odin commanded that the statue be placed above the gates of the palace, and he began to devise runes which would enable it to talk, and to betray the thief. Frigga's blood turned cold when she heard this commandment, for Odin was a kind and generous god when he was happy and content, but when he was crossed, there was a blackness in his nature that put them all in danger. There was every possibility that Frigga would be cast out of Asgard if he were to know of her deceit, and it was at the expense of everything that she intended to keep it a secret. Frigga called out to her favourite attendant, Fulla, and begged her to find some way to protect her from Odin. Fulla disappeared and several hours later returned with a hideous and frightening dwarf who insisted that he could prevent the secret from being uncovered, if Frigga would do him the honour of smiling kindly on him. Frigga agreed at once, and that night, instead of revealing all, the statue was smashed to pieces while the unwitting guards slept, drugged by the ugly dwarf. Odin was so enraged by this new travesty that he left Asgard at once – disappearing into the night and taking with him all of the blessings he had laid upon Asgard. And in his absence, Asgard and the worlds around turned cold. Odin's brothers, it is said, stepped into his place, taking on his appearance in order to persuade the gods and men that all was well, but they had not his power or his great goodness and soon enough the frost-giants invaded the earth and cast across the land a white blanket of snow. The trees were stripped of their finery, the sun-kissed streams froze and forgot how to gurgle their happy song. Birds left the trees and cows huddled together in frosty paddocks. The clouds joined together and became an impenetrable mist and the wind howled and scowled through the barren rock. For seven months Asgard stood frozen until the hearts of each man within it became frosted with unhappiness, and then Odin returned. When he saw the nature of the evil that had stood in his place, he placed the warmth of his blessings on the land once more, forcing the frost-giants to release them. He had missed Frigga, and he showered her once more with love and gifts, and as mother of all gods, once again she took her place beside him as his queen. Frigga and Odin had many children, including Thor, their eldest son, who was the favourite of the gods and the people – a large and boisterous god with a zeal for life. He did everything with great passion, and spirit, and his red hair and red beard made him instantly identifiable, wherever he went. Thor lived in Asgard at Thruthvangar, in his castle hall Bilskirnir (lightning). He was often seen with a sheet of lightning, which he flashed across the land, ripening the harvest and ensuring good crops for all. With his forked lightning in another hand, he travelled to the edges of the kingdoms, fighting trolls and battling giants, the great guardian of Asgard and of men and gods. Thruthvangar had five hundred and forty rooms, and it was the largest castle ever created. Here he lived with the beautiful Sif, an exquisite goddess with hair made of long, shining strands of gold. Sif was the goddess of the fields, and the mother of the earth, like Frigga. Her long, golden hair was said to represent the golden grass covering the harvest fields, and Thor was very proud to be with her. Balder was the second son of Odin and Frigga at Asgard, and he was the fairest of all the gods – indeed, his purity and goodness shone like a moonbeam and he was so pale as to be translucent. Balder was beloved by all, and his innate kindness caused him to love everything around him – evil or good. He lived in Breidablik, with his wife Nanna. The third son of Odin was Hodur, a blind but happy god who sat quietly, listening and enjoying the sensual experiences of the wind in his hair, the sun on his shoulders, the joyful cries of the birds on the air. While all was good in Asgard, Hodur was content, and although he represented darkness, and was the twin to Balder's light, that darkness had no real place and it was kept in check by the forces of goodness. Odin's fourth son was Tyr, who was the most courageous and brave of the gods – the god of martial honour and one of the twelve gods of Asgard. He did not have his own palace, for he travelled widely, but he held a throne at Valhalla, and in the great council hall of Gladsheim. Tyr was also the god of the sword, and every sword had his rune carved into its handle. Although Odin was his father, Tyr's mother is said to have been a beautiful unknown giantess. Heimdall also lived in Asgard, and he was called the white god, although he was not thought to be the son of Odin and Frigga at all. Some said he had been conceived by nine mysterious sisters, who had given birth to him together. His stronghold was a fort on the boundary of Asgard, next to the Bifrost bridge, and he slept there with one eye open, and both ears alert, for the sound of any enemy approaching. There were many other gods in Asgard, and many who would one day come to live there. But in those early days of creation, the golden years of Asgard, life was simple, and its occupants few and wondrous. The gods and goddesses lived together in their palaces, many of them with children, about whom many stories can be told. But even the golden years of Asgard held their secrets, and even the best of worlds must have its serpent. There was one inhabitant of Asgard who no one cared to discuss, the very spirit of evil. He was Loki, who some said was the brother of Odin, although there were others who swore he could not be related to Allfather. Loki was the very personification of trickery, and deceit, and his mischief led him into great trouble. But that is another tale. The next story tells of the Valkyrie The first Norse Myth is Creation The second Norse Myth is Odin and Frigga And the third tells of the Valkyrie The fourth Norse Myth tells how Thor Gained his Hammer. The fifth tale is about Loki The Sixth tale focuses on the God Heimdall, the guardian of the Bifrost Part of a series on world myths and legends, released through Libsyn, on These Fantastic Worlds SF & Fantasy Fiction Podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Vurbl and Stitcher and more. Also on this blog, These Fantastic Worlds. RSS feeds available on request by email. Text based on Norse Myths, General Editor Jake Jackson. Copyright © 2014 Flame Tree Publishing Ltd. ISBN: 9780857758200. 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Minute Thirty: From Asgard to Midgard This is our last day of individual guests for each day, but it's a great way to finish it off as we have Justin Jaeger from TruStory FM's Trailer Rewind podcast to talk with us about Thor's banishment from Asgard to Midgard. In the thirtieth minute of Kenneth Branagh's 2011 film Thor... The jerk finally realizes he's been a jerk. This is really a big comeuppance for Thor here. Once again, the conversation turns back to Thor's eyebrows. They're really bad here. It was great to be on Jotunheim for a while where his eyebrows actually had more of a semblance of normalcy. There have been quite a range of emotions going across Thor's face in the last few minutes. We love how shocked and vulnerable he suddenly looks here. It's clear he never had any idea there might be consequences for this. And that's after bringing up again that Sif told him this was forbidden. Is it Frigga who had spoiled him too much? We certainly get that sense when reflecting on the coronation scene earlier in the film. Odin has such a great dramatic pause here as he locks down what he wants to do. He's processing a lot in this small moment. And had he already whittled Thor's punishment down to this final banishment? If Thor had shown remorse, would Odin have gone so far? Was he thinking sending Thor from Asgard to Midgard would be good punishment? When Odin references ‘loved ones' that Thor has betrayed, is he meaning just the family? Or all of Asgard? Loki has such a great tennis match moment here as he watches this fight. Is he sad at all that his actions have brought this all down on Thor? Or just shocked that Odin has taken it to this point? Or is he really just biting his lip with glee? We try to figure out the lore and history of Mjølnir. Odin not only takes Mjølnir from Thor but he uses it to strip the armor from Thor's arms. He then uses it to banish Thor, blasting him back into the Bifrost to cast him out. It says a lot that Odin uses Thor's own weapon to cast him out. It's a shame, though, that we don't get more pointed moments later in the franchise that point out the specifics of Thor's armor and rank. But what's interesting is that Odin then whispers what seems to be a spell into Mjølnir – a line of text that had been written on it in the comics – “Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.” So it seems that in the MCU at least, this is the moment when only those who are worthy can wield Mjølnir. This is certainly different from mythology. Is it also a part of fact that Mjølnir, like Gungnir, is made of Uru that allows it to be enchanted thus? There's also that ‘he' in that spell. It just feels dated now. With Taika Waititi behind the upcoming Thor: Love and Thunder, we sort of expect that he's going to find a way to deal with that. Kinda like that moment in Star Trek 6. Does it matter that Odin says ‘hold' versus ‘lift'? It seems a bit like a semantic battle, eh? So Odin banishes Thor from Asgard to Midgard. And it's incredibly dramatic. As far as sending Thor through the Bifrost then Mjølnir through immediately afterward, the scene construction is a bit wonky as we do cross the line, making it appear as if Odin sends the hammer in the complete opposite direction of Thor. Is that just meant to show us that it's not going to land directly on top of Thor? Is it just planetary rotation? To that end, how does he actually operate the Bifrost and Heimdall's Observatory with Gungnir? Is there a mental connection? Again, Loki gives great stone faces through all of this. Thor's trip through the Bifrost looks so much rougher than his earlier journey. Was that because he had Mjølnir? Or more because of his intentionality on that journey as opposed to this one where he's thrown into it? Or is this because Odin operates it with Gungnir, not Heimdall with Hofund? And we're back on Earth. I mean, Midgard. Well, you know what we mean. Thor lands and we have several shorthand shots to put us back into that moment when they drive into the atmospheric disturbance (aka the Bifrost) then crash into Thor. It's the exact same shot that we saw back in minute 3, but here it's clear they haven't manipulated the lighting so we can now actually see they crash into Thor as opposed to some shadowy figure. Meanwhile in the MCU, we learn that Thor's coronation, the attack on Odin's vault, and Thor's journey with his friends to Jotunheim all happened on May 30th. Interestingly, they actually return on the 31st of May so somewhere in there, there may be a time zone they crossed. So Thor lands on Midgard, aka Earth, on May 31st, 2010, the same day that General Ross battles Hulk at Culver University, Tony Stark battles Ivan Vanko, aka Whiplash, at the Stark Expo, and that Agent Phil Coulson stops several robbers from holding up a small gas station in the deserts of New Mexico. From Thor's banishment from Asgrd to Midgard, to Odin's spell on Mjølnir, to Loki's reaction, to the rough trip through the Bifrost, to Thor getting hit by a car, we cover a lot with JJ. Tune in! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Netflix • YouTube • Disney+ Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Trailer #1 Trailer #2 Poster artwork Original Material TruStory FM's Trailer Rewind
Minute Twenty-Eight: From War and Death to Pride and Vanity It's a special week with a new guest each day! Today's guest is Pete Wright from TruStory FM and The Next Reel film podcast. He joins us to talk about the departure from Jotunheim, the disappearance of Sleipnir, and the fight between Odin and Thor. In the twenty-eighth minute of Kenneth Branagh's 2011 film Thor... Where the hell does Sleipnir go? Is there a separate Bifrost for horses that sends them straight to the pasture? And to that end, where are the horses of Thor and his friends? Shouldn't they still be standing in front of the Himinbjorg? It's so great watching Loki through this movie now having had so much growth over the rest of the films and his show. His performance is quiet but so fascinating. Laufey and Odin have a very kingly agreement for war. At least that's how it seems. Laufey and Odin finish their conversation. Thor had broken the detente (if you can call it that) that had existed for so long and now Laufey really has every right to war, right? It seems like Odin is doing his best to smooth things over but pretty much knows it's over. These two are so kingly here the way Laufey waits to strike until Odin essentially agrees by saying, “So be it.” In Laufey's defense, Odin's argument that ‘boys will be boys' essentially is pretty weak. Dozens if not hundreds of Jotuns dead. The Jotun Beast dead. A giant chasm spreading from the central plaza at Utgardhall all the way to Bifrost Junction. It's hard to imagine really that Odin would ask Laufey to just dismiss this so readily. Odin does really seem weaker here and it's great how Laufey can really read this. Of course, it doesn't actually help him as it turns out. What's great, though, about Laufey waiting to strike at Odin until Odin essentially gives the go-ahead is that it gives him a sense of nobility. Again, very kingly. And it makes us wonder if he actually would be considered worthy by Mjølnir? Laufey attacks. Odin's ready and raises Gungnir from the back of Sleipnir. When Laufey attacks, Odin raises Gungnir and blasts energy out, knocking Laufey nearly off the cliff. It's a bit odd that the Bifrost opens at exactly that same moment to pull the Asgardians home. Did Odin plan it that way with Heimdall? He must have... right? And as a reminder, Odin was still astride Sleipnir. Just want to get that out there. To that end, the Bifrost is gorgeous in the dark Jotunheim skies. Laufey somehow is now standing in front of his troops again. No idea how he moved that quickly, but there he is. And he's fuming. He's definitely got a ‘this isn't over' look on his face. We go back to talk about the moment early when Odin stops his attack on Laufey. It really is like the moment he finally learns this lesson that he's trying to teach Thor here. Back to Heimdall's Observatory and in the middle of a family squabble to boot! But whither Sleipnir? The exterior of the Himinbjorg looks pretty CG in this moment. We cut into the argument midstream. Were they even arguing in the Bifrost? There's so much movement here and the argument is so intense that we actually have to slow down to figure out who's who and lock down where everyone is. Maybe that's why no one notices that Sleipnir is gone. Where the hell does an eight-legged horse go? Why does Odin toss Hofund – Heimdall's sword – to Heimdall so recklessly? Heimdall has to catch it bare-handed by the blade! Is this some other power of Heimdall? It's nuts. No longer remembering that he and his friends were cornered and likely about to be killed, Thor is now in angry son mode again as he verbally attacks Odin. He's very much focused on his dad being too old and his ways are defunct now. Odin clearly has much more wisdom in his speech. Thor is full of the folly of youth. And wow – Odin sure realizes it and likely here realizes what he has to do. Does Odin remember that Loki is even here? (Maybe he thinks he took Sleipnir to the pasture?) It's interesting that this largely is an argument between Thor and Odin. Why didn't he have Loki leave? Is it just purely for story purposes? Seems that a bit. Then again, it's possible Loki's slipperiness works to his advantage here as perhaps they don't realize he's still here. We debate about the wheels spinning in Loki's head. He really has such great shots as he watches essentially this tennis match. Heimdall's Observatory just looks so cool. We celebrate Bo Welch and his amazing work here. Is there a Gungnir slot in the stairs for Odin to rest his staff in? Or did he slam it down so hard that he implanted it there? Wow. Thor continues spewing venom at his father. Seriously, this is one of the best scenes in the film. How much of this is because of the way his father told him to be silent in the last minute? That was one hell of a delivery, Sir Hopkins! It's an intense minute as war is essentially declared and we get to witness the start of the fight between Odin and Thor. So much family drama! Tune in! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Netflix • YouTube • Disney+ Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Trailer #1 Trailer #2 Poster artwork Original Material Pete at TruStory FM
Minute Seventeen: From Thor's Demand to Heimdall's Warning It's a special week indeed with not one but two guests joining us as we tour Heimdall's Observatory – Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell from the Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast. In the Observatory-heavy seventeenth minute of Kenneth Branagh's 2011 film Thor... Thor is a bit pushy with his demands to get into Heimdall's Observatory. Well, it seems like he's already made up his mind that he's going, but does Heimdall remember that only he has the key? Speaking of the key, that sword that Heimdall is holding? That's Hofund, Heimdall's sword. It was made by the same dwarves that made Mjolnir and Gungnir. And it also is the key to turn on Heimdall's Observatory. So Thor, Loki, Sif, and the Warriors Three just walk in, assuming they're good. Volstagg has a snarky line he throws at Loki. Let's just be glad we didn't get all of the comedy that was scripted. And again, Heimdall just walks in after them. So I guess that's his way of saying yes? A tour of Heimdall's Observatory First off, the actual name for the observatory is Himinbjorg. So how far is it from Valaskjalf to Himinbjorg as the raven flies? We're all fairly mesmerized by Kenneth Branagh's decision to film the inside from the top looking straight down. It's a bit dizzying but a very cool angle to show the Observatory. Heimdall uses Hofund as the key by inserting into a slot in the dais at the center of the Observatory. When he does this, lightning shoots out in all directions, looking very much like Yggdrasil. That was intentional and looks really cool. As that happens, we get a surprising move by the camera as it drops through the floor to reveal the inner workings of the Observatory. Things start spinning and the entire shell of the building starts rotating. It's one of the coolest things ever. The entire shell of Heimdall's Observatory then tips down, pointing the turret horizontally. As soon as it hits horizontal, bifrost energy shoots out into space. So this is how the bifrost energy in the rainbow bridge allows for wormhole travel? At this point, as Thor and his group stare into the bifrost through the turret of the Observatory, Heimdall starts a warning about honoring something but we don't get to hear it all as the minute comes to an end. So much to see and talk about in Heimdall's Observatory. Tune in! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on TruStory FM's Discord channel! Film Sundries Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Netflix • YouTube • Disney+ Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Trailer #1 Trailer #2 Poster artwork Source Material Krissy's Theatre: The Neighborhood Comedy Theatre, on Facebook and on Instagram Nathan's Company: Squishy Studios, on Facebook, on Twitter, and Instagram
Minute Nine: From Odin's Look to Odin's Speech We have our first guest! We're joined by Ryanne Bennett for Thor's Coronation from the Black Girl Nerds podcast this week. Check her and her shows out at the links below! In the ninth minute of Kenneth Branagh's 2011 film Thor... Odin looks on with a stone face as Thor continues his walk through the Asgardian crowd and the rows of Einherjar Honor Guard. Why does Odin actually look like he may be about to cry? Chris Hemsworth just owns this role. He's clearly having fun as he works the crowd here. We get an insane perspective shot from the top back of the throne room giving us a sense of this whole space. It's immense, ornate, and full of people. But are there representatives from all of Yggdrasil here like the script says? And where does that giant door go that's behind Odin's enormous throne? Is it his royal chambers? Is it Thor's Coronation or the official announcement that he's Odin's heir to the throne? Meanwhile, Thor gives a wink to his mother who shakes her head ever so slightly at him. It seems perhaps she gives in to him too often? And is this the straw that broke the camel's back for Odin, who finally decides to stand up? So this is where we would've met the Warriors Three if it wasn't for the deleted scene in the last minute. These characters were completely created by Kirby and Lee for the comics. They don't appear in Norse mythology anywhere. Again, it would've been nice to know how important these characters are in Thor's life before this moment. That's when Odin strikes Gungnir on the floor and its sound echoes through the throne room, silencing everyone. Wow, we all need something like that to quiet a room. Odin settles the crowd for Thor's Coronation. So now it's time for Odin to talk. And this is definitely a more aged Odin. Raising Thor would turn any parents' hair gray though, amiright? And it's again incredibly clear how much Branagh loves his dutch angles. Odin starts speaking but doesn't get to say much. Again, though, he seems like he's about to cry. Why is that? Finally, we play the IMDb game for Rene Russo, Ray Stevenson, Tadanobu Asano, and Josh Dallas. It's Thor's Coronation – or is it? – in the biggest throne room we've ever seen. What's Odin going to say next? Tune in! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on TruStory FM's Discord channel! Film Sundries Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Netflix • YouTube • Disney+ Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Trailer #1 Trailer #2 Poster artwork Source Material Ryanne Bennett on Twitter or LinkedIn Black Girl Nerds on the web Instagram or Twitter
Minute Six: From Ice Attack to Asgard We have our first guest! We're joined by Ryanne Bennett from the Black Girl Nerds podcast this week. Check her and her shows out at the links below. In the sixth minute of Kenneth Branagh's 2011 film Thor... Laufey smashes one of the Einherjar soldiers that he just froze. Not a fun way to go. Meanwhile, the battle rages on. Branagh continues putting us in the middle of it in close shots which feel chaotic and makes it feel like we're actually there. Unfortunately, it makes it hard to tell what's going on. But it's pretty easy to see Laufey form a spiked ball of ice in his lowered palm. He then hurls it at Odin, nailing him in his right eye. So this is different from the Norse mythology just a bit. Why the change? Well, it puts it in the action. Also, by keeping Odin in the battle instead of on a hill or something watching the battle play out, we do at least get a better sense of the type of king that Odin is. And Laufey for that matter. We definitely appreciate that they're willing to join the fray. So Odin can shoot fire from Gungnir. Who knew? The Asgard-Jotunheim war clearly is waged for a long time and Laufey and Odin are always in the frey. Meanwhile, the battle rages on from Midgard back to Jotunheim. It actually looks like a decent place. A tad cold, but the cities aren't crumbling. That being said, we do see bodies strewn on the distant streets. And who's that on the landing between the two towers? Turns out it's Laufey, Odin, and two Einherjar guards. Looks like Odin's won. He has Laufey on the ground at the end of Gungnir. Odin's about to kill him but seems to hold his spear for some reason. Considering the myths about Odin losing his eye were in relation to him wanting to gain wisdom, does this moment perhaps tie to the myths and show that Odin gains wisdom when it comes to war and see value in not being a bloodthirsty tyrant? Should we read into this as the change from the Odin who warred with Hela in Thor Ragnarok? The war is over. Odin takes the Casket of Ancient Winters from Laufey. So Odin doesn't kill Laufey. That being said, he does have his Einherjar soldier take the casket of ancient winters. But why does it look like it was plugged in? Does the planet start shutting down now? Did we need it to be so visually obvious? Meanwhile, Odin and his troops hop into the bifrost for a trip back to Asgard. Our second trip so far in the bifrost and it already is far less... atmospheric. They're heading back to Asgard. We assume it was the crystalline peaks but turns out, this is the bottom. Why did they decide to construct the film this way? It kinda throws you initially, but it looks cool. Especially when we flip over and move through the water to reveal the actual city. We don't get to see much of it other than the canyon patterned after Black Canyon in Gunnison National Park, but we do see some cool city buildings built into the wall of the canyon and in the distance... some sort of floating building? It's very difficult to figure out. But we like it. Laufey and Odin battle on! The epic Asgard-Jotunheim war comes to an end in this dramatic minute. Tune in! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on TruStory FM's Discord channel! Film Sundries Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Netflix • YouTube • Disney+ Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Trailer #1 Trailer #2 Poster artwork Source Material Ryanne Bennett on Twitter or LinkedIn Black Girl Nerds on the web Instagram or Twitter
Minute Five: From Frost Giants to Frozen The Casket of Ancient Winters! In the fifth minute of Kenneth Branagh's 2011 film Thor... The frost giants land in Norway. They're on the wrong side of the fjord, but that doesn't stop Laufey from releasing the power of the casket of ancient winters to not only freeze the water but also everything in its path, including our viking mother and child, who we had only just gotten to know. Oh – and it's not the tesseract. It's the casket of ancient winters. It's easy to make that mistake as they're both blue glowing cubes. Okay, so this one has handles, but still... Speaking of the casket of ancient winters, we talk about a great Walt Simonson run called The Surtur Saga that weirdly connects all three Thor films as it brings in Surtur and Malekith. Marvel surprises us by killing a kid in the film. Okay, so it's one we hardly knew, but still... There's also some talk about Norse mythology about giants, parentage, and more. The frost giants looked very different when they first appeared in the comics. They've evolved over time to land on what they look like here, but we talk about how they've changed. We also chat about their weapons, how they form ice on their bodies to use in the battle, their armor, and their tattoos. But what do the frost giants actually want? And how do they travel through the bifrost? Even if the frost giants are just twirling their mustaches, we still enjoy them. Kenneth Branagh is clearly having fun here with the Casket, the frost giants, and the Asgardians. Branagh really wanted to keep the camera in close to understand the chaos of battle. It works. But it is hard to see, particularly as it's night too. There's also a lot of handheld camera which adds to the chaos. It's kinda hard to tell the frost giants are actually taller than everyone else but you can tell when you pause. It's cool to see the frost giants' skill of growing ice on their bodies to use as weapons. Again... hard to tell in the dark. Odin uses his uru spear Gungnir to stab and flip a frost giant over him. It's pretty cool. Oh – and Odin's younger. We mostly like the look but it does make us wonder... how do gods grow old? And are they immortal? Odin brings up this fact so we're that much more confused. It's interesting how myths are created and we have some fun speculating here. Paul Nicklin and Norbert Rosing are two amazing National Geographic photographers whose work was used as inspiration for the frost giants, Jotunheim, and everything icy. Damn, Laufey's red eyes are so cool. (As cool as the casket though?) And we play the IMDb game with Colm Feore. The epic battle with the Casket of Ancient Winters is just getting started in this minute. Join in! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on TruStory FM's Discord channel! Film Sundries Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Netflix • YouTube • Disney+ Join the conversation on Discord Script Transcript Trailer #1 Trailer #2 Poster artwork Source Material
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First introduced in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and seen again in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, there are three known Spears of Eden: The Spear of Leonidas, Gungnir and Gae Bolg. Each has its own special abilities, and today we're diving into what we know about each spear. Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Leave a review on Apple Podcast Follow me on Twitter: @visions_ac Find me on Instagram: @visions_ac Music by: Joseph McDade
Lilith explores the in-universe and real-world lore behind the Symphogear Gungnir. Join the Anime Stroganoff Discord! discord.gg/wJmDpvr Follow Anime Stroganoff on Twitter! @AnimeStroganoff, @runemyth0
This episode witnesses the troubled relationship between the folklore of wells and springs and memories of trauma and violation. It discusses the vulnerability and suffering of women and Jews under medieval Christianity that is symbolized in the image of the well and processed through the embodied act of singing. Links: Mailing list: www.fairfolkcast.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/fairfolkcast.com Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yb6cp36h Music: 1:40 "Gungnir" by Valgaldr (Gøran Hálfdanarson Ellingsen) 9:15 “You are the Field” by Sarah Neufeld 12:30 “The Holy Well” by Jean Ritchie 20:00 “Maria Magdalena” by Vendla Johansson 24:25 “The Well Below the Valley” by Frankie Armstrong and Maddy Prior 30:20 “George Collins” by John Fleagle 38:15 “Per Tyrsons döttrar i Vänge” by Jan Hammarlund 49:30 “Little Sir Hugh” by Alasdair Roberts 58:15 "Herr Töres Döttrar I Vänge" Jan Johansson
It's Week 2 of no Super Hero Time. As per fan poll, our dicussion topic for this week is Symphogear, and man do most of the Castrangers have lots to say about this show that posits - "What if magical girls sing their own battle themes?" Next, because we miss Zero-One so much, we discuss the Hyper Battle Video and the Taro special. Or should we say, the Tarlo special? Casters Present: Blue Gray Orange Crimson Show Notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/37696079 Required Viewing: Senki Zesshou Symphogear 1-2, Kamen Rider Zero-One Hyper Battle Video: What Will Pop Out of the Kangaroo? Think About It by Yourself! Yes! It must be me, Aruto! Kamen Rider Zero-One: A Miraculous Rematch!? Aruto VS Fukkinhoukai Taro: Fateful Gag Battle! YouTube Version: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlX0c4INgWI] Feed the Castrangers and get $5 off your first order with SkipTheDishes! https://www.skipthedishes.com/r/6YaJc65HKg
In this episode of Saga Thing, John and Andy celebrate the penultimate summary episode…again. Things got out of hand when Andy took over preparations and he made a whole episode out of the story of Egil’s son, Thorstein. Never fear, it’s a great episode all the same. This one will feel more like a family saga than what we’ve had so far in Egil’s Saga. We’ve got property disputes, arguments over who can graze their cattle where, slaves doing bad things in the name of their master, bloodshed, lawsuits, and regional politics. All the things you’ve been missing since we started Egil’s adventures in Norway. We promise you won’t be disappointed with this one. And, we've got a special announcement. Come see Saga Thing Live at the Scandinavian Cultural Center in West Newton, MA on Friday, January 31st at 7pm. John and Andy are uniting live and in person to revisit the subject of The Vikings in the New World. It's free! Register now: Music Credits: Intro Music - "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Review Music – "Who's Sorry Now?" by Memphis Five Preview Music - "Gungnir" by Danheim Poetry Music - "Floki's Last Journey" by Danheim Outro Music - "Stormfront" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Selections from music by Kevin MacLeod licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Bruno junta-se ao Brunão, Well, Allan e o Cadu para comentarem o penúltimo Episódio de Soul of Gold! Saiba o que achamos da luta entre Aiolia e Loki, nossas teorias pra quem está ajudando a Lyfia e os Cavaleiros de Ouro e morra de amores pelo Afrodite! =D
In this week's Extended Mythology episode, we tell the story of the creation of Thor’s hammer Mjolnir, Odin’s spear Gungnir, and Frey’s ship Skidbladnir. We will also find out how Loki is responsible for these, and other magnificent treasures from Norse mythology. Music Credits: Murder & Myths theme music created by Castro Vania Intro and background music: “Long Dark Hallway” from !PS Lookdown used with permission https://www.facebook.com/pslookdown/ & https://twitter.com/pslookdown “Strings” by Castro Vania
Episode 14 we review American Gods season 2 episode 6 "Donar The Great" & "Treasure of the Sun" 4/24/19 Hosts: Jen https://twitter.com/FollowingBliss1 Kinte https://twitter.com/KinteF Yardley https://twitter.com/militant_marker https://twitter.com/CastOfGods https://www.facebook.com/groups/talkingamericangods https://www.facebook.com/talkingamericangods Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1033123636880975/ Donar The Great American Gods episode (season 2, episode 6) Description Shadow and Mr. Wednesday seek out Dvalin to repair the Gungnir spear. But before the dwarf is able to etch the runes of war, he requires a powerful artifact in exchange. Season number: 2 Episode number: 6 Air date: April 14, 2019 Previous episode: The Ways of the Dead Next episode: Treasure of the Sun Treasure of the Sun Description In Cairo, Mr. Wednesday entrusts Shadow with the Gungnir spear; Mad Sweeney, plagued by the cries of Banshees, recalls his journey through the ages as he awaits his promised battle; again, he warns Shadow about Wednesday. Season number: 2 Episode number: 7 Air date: April 21, 2019 Previous episode: Donar The Great Next episode: Moon Shadow
In the penultimate episode of Season Two, Dylan discusses the huge episode about Mad Sweeney, his history and his future.Episode 207 - Treasure of The SunIn Cairo, Mr. Wednesday entrusts Shadow with the Gungnir spear. Mad Sweeney recalls his journey through the ages as he awaits his promised battle. Once again, he warns Shadow about Wednesday.Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilIntro and Outro Music:Dirt Rhodes Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Viewing Gods Art: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/viewing-gods-american-gods-aftershowSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
Dylan thinks 'Donar The Great' is easily the best episode of American Gods S2 thus far and he explains why, while also breaking down some of the smaller story details.Episode 206 - Donar The GreatShadow and Mr. Wednesday seek out Dvalin to repair the Gungnir spear.Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilIntro and Outro Music:Dirt Rhodes Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Viewing Gods Art: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/viewing-gods-american-gods-aftershowSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
New optional items, Mog Station Winter Sale, Heavensturn, Patch 4.2 Dungeon Preview, New Year's Greetings, Q&A with Yoshi-P from Masamune, Gungnir and Ramuh servers. Yelta and Rubicon host.
In the first episode of 2018, Klauss, Luna and Chille talk about many of the questions from Yoshida's JP server tour, as well as an issue with reward codes from new FFXIV physical items. Luna shares her story oh now she got into Final Fantasy, and Chille tries his best to fill Seyrr's shoes with lore. We have also extended our contest until January 18th, so listen how to submit your entry to win one of TWO mounts or a minion from the MogStation. Show Notes: Yoshi-P visits Anima server: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/7nwf59/questions_to_yoshida_on_anima_server_other/ Yoshi-P visits Masamune, Gungnir, and Ramuh servers: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/7nmkij/questions_to_yoship_when_he_visited_masamune/ Yoshi-P server visits part 3: https://gamerescape.com/2018/01/05/naoki-yoshidas-new-year-server-visits-qa-part-3-inventory-social-features-and-miscellaneous/ Famitsu interview with Yoshida, ultimate coil developers, and world 1st clear players Part 1: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/7mah4l/famitsu_interview_summary_with_the_dev_team_and/ Part 2: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/7nq5xc/additional_info_from_the_full_interview_for_the/ New Years Greetings from Yoshi-P: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/0a69efa004498fddbc02bcd6cf3952b32162357c
Thanks for listening to the LTM Gaming Podcast! This week on The Crushing Depths, our real-play d20 Modern game, having just had their heads thoroughly warped by the upper floor of Boleskine Manor, our heroes eventually descend to the depths of the manor in search of an exit and the lost piece of Gungnir. The post #086 The Crushing Depths Episode 45 – Waylink Complete appeared first on LTM Gaming.
Bruno junta-se ao Brunão, Well, Allan e o Cadu para comentarem o penúltimo Episódio de Soul of Gold! Saiba o que achamos da luta entre Aiolia e Loki, nossas teorias pra quem está ajudando a Lyfia e os Cavaleiros de Ouro e morra de amores pelo Afrodite! =D
Join RPGFan Editor-in-Chief John McCarroll as he talks Gungnir with Richard Rodrigues and Aram Jabbari of Atlus. Note: This is the same interview available at the end of Random Encounter Episode 45. We've added a separate download option for your listening convenience. Featuring: John McCarroll, Richard Rodrigues (QA Lead, Atlus), Aram Jabbari (PR Manager, Atlus) Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com
Looks like Hell has finally frozen over. Blizzard unleashed Diablo 3 a little over two weeks ago, and the podcast crew has been tearing through the armies of the Burning Hells with reckless abandon. What do they think about all of the connection issues? What about the auction house? Is the game even good? After that, the crew wades into a title that Rob can't pronounce or spell with Gungnir, and there's certainly some sad news to talk about following the closing of 38 Studios and Big Huge Games. Stay tuned after the regular show for an interview with Atlus' QA Lead Richard Rodrigues and PR Manager Aram Jabbari as they talk more about Gungnir with Editor-in-Chief John McCarroll. Featuring: Robert Steinman, John McCarroll, Stephen Meyerink and Zachary Pintchik Special Guests: Richard Rodrigues and Aram Jabbari Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com
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