Podcasts about Heathenry

Gwyn and Ode discuss how their practices have evolved over time.

Laylla and Chelle sit down with Heathen practitioner, writer, teacher, and full-blown folklore nerd Ash Glasse for a conversation about what it means to practice Heathenry in the modern world.Ash is a spiritual leader for the inclusive Elk Ridge Kindred, serves on the Board of Directors for The Troth, and is a member of the Pagan folk band Kindred Crow. Together, the witches talk about the difference between reconstructing an ancient religion and creating a living spiritual tradition, working with Gods, ancestors, land spirits, folklore, magic, and the values that shape Heathen community today.They also explore some of the harder questions modern Heathens face, including inclusivity, ancestry, cultural identity, and the ways Norse symbols and traditions have been misused by extremist groups.Whether you already walk a Heathen path or you just want to know what exists beyond Thor, Odin, and a suspicious number of ravens, this episode offers a thoughtful, grounded look at a tradition that is still very much alive and evolving.Got a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?Our mailing address is:Back on the BroomstickPO Box 21Tioga, PA 16946Email: backonthebroomstick@gmail.comYoutube FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website

The Voluspa is the first of the poems of the Poetic Edda. It tells of the creation of the Nordic world, its eventual demise in Ragnarok, and promises the emergence of a new green world after. Join your host for a dive into the Voluspa, what it reveals, and more!Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching classes in Heathen spirituality!  You can find out more and sign up at www.onblackwings.com/classes

Gwyn and Ode talk about Uncle Bucky, grandfather of American Witchcraft, and his Big Blue Book.

Most people think warrior ethos is just a code of conduct for soldiers. But what if those virtues reflected something deeper about human nature - even the world itself? In this episode, we trace the warrior ethos from the battlefields of the past to the myths of the ancient world, and explore how its lessons may be even more important today than they were a thousand years ago.Enjoy!Resources:The Sacred and The Profane, Mircea EliadeThe Myth of The Eternal Return, Mircea EliadeThe Poetic Edda, translated by Jackson CrawfordBeowulf, translated by Tom ShippeyThe Saga of The Volsungs, translated by Jackson CrawfordSupport the showGet Members Only Content when you upgrade to a premium membership on our Substack page.  Click here.Link up with us:Website:  Pearl Snap TacticalInstagram: Pearl Snap Tactical X:  Pearl Snap TaciticalThe views and opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect those of the host, this podcast or affiliates.  The information provided in these shows are for educational purposes do not constitute legal advice.  Those interest in training in the use of firearms or other self-defense applications are advised to seek out a professional, qualified instructor.(Some of the links in the episode show notes are affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products or services we have personally used and believe will add value to our listeners.)

The surviving literature of the pre-Christian Nordic peoples were recorded in poetic form. Join your host for an explainer on the poetry of the eddas and sagas, how it works, and more!Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching classes in Heathen spirituality!  You can find out more and sign up at www.onblackwings.com/classes

Hey everyone I'm going to be focusing my upcoming regular episodes on the Poetic Edda and will be presenting at the Harvard Divinity School this September! Listen for more info.

Gwyn and Ode discuss plans for winding down 3PAAC, and then pivot into a normal episode that goes very weirdly after that Housekeeping.

Welcome to Weird Web Radio! This episode features one of my all time favorite humans, a great friend, and an around good dude! Friends, please welcome Robert Schreiwer to the show! We chat about spirits, his path into Heathenism, the way he became a co founder of Urglaawe, the diligent work to uncover and preserve the wisdom of the elder Braucherei, Hexerei, and the challenges and success Robert found in Heathen leadership. Robert's BIO: Robert L. Schreiwer is the founder of the Urglaawe tradition within Heathenry. He is a trained Braucher in the Oley Freindschaft guild and the founder of the Guild of Urglaawe Practitioners of Braucherei and Hexerei. He also founded In-Reach Heathen Prison Services and Philadelphia Pagan Pride Day. He is currently the Senior Manager of Heathens Against Hate and one of the Managers of Philadelphia's Parade of Spirits. He has served as Steer (President & CEO) of The Troth for two terms, has presented three times at the Parliament of the World's Religions, and serves the Heathen community as an Urglaawe Ziewer (godsman) under both Distelfink Sippschaft and The Troth. He is a former Instructor of Pennsylvania German at Kutztown University, and he has been an activist in the Pennsylvania Dutch language and cultural advancement efforts for over 40 years. ROBERT ON THE WEB: Urglaawe - https://www.urglaawe.org/ The Troth - https://thetroth.org Please share the eipsode and enjoy the show! Want to know what Robert and I Talk about in the bonus portion?! Join us and find out! Join here! It's time to sport a new look? Hell yes! Check out the Official Weird Web Radio Store for Shirts, Hoodies, Hats, and more! You can also come join the Facebook discussion group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weirdwebradio/ New Instagram for Weird Web Radio! Follow for unique content and videos! https://www.instagram.com/weirdwebradio/ You can make a One-Time Donation to help support the show and show some love! Is this show worth a dollar to you? How about five dollars? Help support this podcast! That gets you into the Weird Web Radio membership where the extra goodies appear! Join the membership at patreon.com/weirdwebradio or at weirdwebradio.com and click Join the Membership! SHOW NOTES: SUBSCRIBE ON Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify! Also streaming on mobile apps for podcasts! Intro voice over by Lothar Tuppan. Outro voice over by Lonnie Scott Intro & Outro Music by Nine Inch Nails on the album '7', song title 'Ghost', under Creative Commons License.

Hey everyone welcome to another episode of Let's Read! In this series, Ryan and Siri are taking apart Creed of Iron, a 1997 book which is a great example of far-right, white nationalist Pagan theology at the dawn of the Internet. In Part 3, we dive in to the mysticism of Creed of Iron and have a surprise appearance by a historical figure.CW: Neo-Nazi language, ideology, and contentListen to Part 1Listen to Part 2Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching classes in Heathen spirituality!  You can find out more and sign up at www.onblackwings.com/classes

Hey everyone welcome to another episode of Let's Read! In this series, Ryan and Siri continue taking apart Creed of Iron, a 1997 book which is a great example of far-right, white nationalist Pagan theology at the dawn of the Internet. In Part 2, we watch as the author proceeds to repeat themselves constantly and show off his distinctive, totally not derivative visual style.CW: Neo-Nazi language, ideology, and contentListen to Part 1Listen to Part 3Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching classes in Heathen spirituality!  You can find out more and sign up at www.onblackwings.com/classes

Hey everyone welcome to another episode of Let's Read! In this series, Ryan and Siri will be taking apart Creed of Iron, a 1997 book which is a great example of far-right, white nationalist Pagan theology at the dawn of the Internet. In Part 1, we meet the author, his best friend and neo-Nazi icon David Lane, and the book's distinctive artwork.Listen to Part 2Listen to Part 3CW: Neo-Nazi language, ideology, and contentWant to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching classes in Heathen spirituality!  You can find out more and sign up at www.onblackwings.com/classes

This meditation helps build the animistic elements of your practice by giving you the tools to communicate with the Powers of a specific place. It builds on the Lifting the Veil meditation and is useful for initiating relationship with the Powers of place or building on an existing relationship.Lifting the Veil meditationWant to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: www.patreon.com/waywardwanderer or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwf

Are you interested in learning more about rune magic and want to know more? Then tune in for this explainer where we dig into the metaphysics of how runes work, chanting the runes, bindrunes, and more!Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching classes in Heathen spirituality!  You can find out more and sign up at www.onblackwings.com/classes

Gwyn and Ode talk about some cool ladies and the stuff they wrote.

The origins of humans are, in myth, a critical story for understanding our place in existence and our purpose. Join your host for a short guide for how the first humans were made in Nordic myth, why it matters, and more!Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching classes in Heathen spirituality!  You can find out more and sign up at www.onblackwings.com/classes

This week on Back on the Broomstick, we welcome Irene Glasse; a witch, author, musician, former Marine, yoga teacher, tarot reader, Pagan clergy person, and the kind of guest who  seriously makes you wonder if (and how!) she has found a few extra hours hidden between the worlds.Irene joins us to talk about her book Foundations of Witchcraft, mystical practice, spiritwork, inclusive Heathenry, Freyja, community ritual, and what it really means to serve as Pagan clergy in the modern world. We also talk about Pagan festivals, the beautiful chaos of organizing magical people, and the very important discovery that Laylla and Chelle are basically two degrees of Kevin Bacon away from Irene.This conversation also touches on the recent Department of Defense decision to reduce the military's recognized religious affiliation codes from over 200 to 31, removing individual listings for many minority faiths and belief systems, including modern Pagan traditions, Wicca, Druidry, Unitarian Universalism, and atheism. As a former Marine and working Pagan religious professional, Irene brings a grounded and deeply personal perspective to why recognition, representation, and spiritual care matter.Light a candle, grab your favorite festival mug, and join us for a conversation about witchcraft, service, community, and the sacred work of keeping the doors open for seekers of many paths.Kindred CrowYoutubeGlasse Witch CottageFoundations of Witchcraft: A Blackfeather Mystery School Training ManualGot a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?Our mailing address is:Back on the BroomstickPO Box 21Tioga, PA 16946Email: backonthebroomstick@gmail.comYoutube FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website

This meditation is meant to help you make contact with your Fylgja, the part of the Nordic Self which is often associated with the subconscious or the unconscious. The Fylgja often serves as a guide and protector during trancework and can offer invaluable insights on your present conditions.Sea and Sky Meditation: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-calming-the-sea-and-sky--63703724Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching classes in Heathen spirituality!  You can find out more and sign up at www.onblackwings.com/classes

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Gwyn and Ode talk about magical Marie Condo-ing.

Gwyn and Ode talk about Scott Cunningham's work and legacy in the pagan community.

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This meditation is meant to help ignite your creativity and fuel your imagination by re-acquainting you with past epiphanies.  It utilizes the sea and sky meditation, which is linked below, and needs a quiet place to rest and reflect.Sea and Sky Meditation: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-calming-the-sea-and-sky--63703724Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching classes in Heathen spirituality!  You can find out more and sign up at www.onblackwings.com/classes

Welcome to my latest fireside chat!  In this one, we talk about digital hygiene and some useful habits, changes, and techniques you can employ to better control your information feed, devices, and gain greater control over these sources of distraction in daily life.If you want to hear the rest of this episode then head on over to my Patreon at this link: https://patreon.com/waywardwan...Patrons at the Shield-Bearer level and above gain access to special episodes and more!

Gwyn and Ode talk about incense through history, the different types and how to use them, and making your own incense. Tip: powdered incense can be used in ways other than burning! Consider using it to dress a candle or adding it to a spell bag!

Stags and boars are two animals that pop up a lot in Heathen and Pagan spirituality.  Join your host for a short talk on how they appear in Nordic myth and what stags and boars represent.Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching classes in Heathen spirituality!  You can find out more and sign up at www.onblackwings.com/classes

This meditation uses your personal resilience and what gives you strength to protect you from the hardships of the world. It works by using guided visualization to call up your sources of resilience and imagine them as a source of safety.Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching classes in Heathen spirituality!  You can find out more and sign up at www.onblackwings.com/classes

Many of the segments of society who are aware of Paganism, Heathenry, and Witchcraft treat it as a curiosity at best.  Join your host for a walk through why Paganism makes the world better by being a part of it, how it improves our lives & society, and more!Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching classes in Heathen spirituality!  You can find out more and sign up at www.onblackwings.com/classes

Gwyn and Ode talk about the Father and Mother of modern witchcraft.

In this episode, I'm joined by Robert Schreiwer, Michelle A. Jones, and Stacey Lynne Stewart to explore Heathen Traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch: An Urglaawe Primer—an interesting look at a distinct expression of Heathenry rooted in the Pennsylvania Dutch culture. Together, we talk about Urglaawe (or-glaw-VEH), a living spiritual tradition that explores the roots of Germanic Heathen spirituality with regional folklore, language, and lived experience. We discuss its mythology, seasonal practices, and spiritual framework, as well as how other local related traditions like Hexerei and Braucherei intersect with—but remain distinct from—Urglaawe itself. We talk about what it means to practice a land-based, culturally rooted tradition in the modern world, and how Urglaawe offers a path that is both inclusive and deeply tied to place—integrating the seasons and environment where you live with your practice. Whether you're new to Heathenry and exploring its different expresssions or looking to expand your understanding of regional traditions, this discussion will give you insights to a unique practice. The book is available from Llewellyn on their website, at your local bookstore, and online.  # # # Resources # # # The Urglaawe page: https://www.urglaawe.org Urglaawe Facebook Group:  Stacey: IG @the_accidental_urglaawer, Blog Robert: IG @schreiwer Michelle: Facebook Deitsch Girl Displaced # # # This book was sent to me by the publisher. I have not been compensated for this interview or review, and my opinions are my own.  Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr Subscribe to Substack: https://giftsofthewyrd.substack.com/ Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com Order The Christmas Oracle Deck created by me and artist Vinnora at https://feniksshop.etsy.com follow FB/IG: @thechristmasoracle  Music. Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com  Intro: Land of 8 Bits. Outro: JPOP.   Gifts of the Wyrd Logo Created by Xan Folmer.  Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy. Studio recordings using Zencastr and Audacity.  

There's something I've been noticing for a while now…A lot of people are inspired by Heathenry. They feel connected to it. They resonate with it deeply. But very few people are actually disciplined in it.And that's not an insult... it's an observation.Because somewhere along the way, modern Heathenry became a space where inspiration is abundant… but structure is optional. And today I want to talk about what I see as a growing issue: the discipline gap in modern Heathenry.Early access granted to Jarl tier patrons and above.Support Midgard Musings By Clicking Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/MidgardMusings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to visit Fjallvaettir Workshop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fjallvaettir.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to my mother's-in-law GoFundMe for medical equipment upgrades: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/43c134d0Pick up your copy of my book "The Saga Of The Heron That Flies To Hel" on Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, or a paperback copy on Lulu.Pre-order my new music album "Till The Final Twilight Dies" here.

This meditation helps the practitioner remind themselves of what brings them joy, comfort, and fulfillment. It works by interacting with the Norns, calling forth what is in your consciousness, and utilizes the Calming the Sea & Sky meditation.Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching classes in Heathen spirituality!  You can find out more and sign up at www.onblackwings.com/classes

This episode dives into the place of two particular animals in Nordic myth: goats and horses. Join your host for a short trip through the examples we have of goats from Nordic myth, the best of horses, the qualities of both animals in myth, and more!Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiI am teaching a new round of classes!  You can find out more and sign up at www.onblackwings.com/classes

Gwyn and Ode (+Jax!) talk about Shapash, Anat, Nanahuatzin, Huixtocihuatl, Ah Puch and Kalfu.Special Guest: Jax.

In this week's episode, we're joined by Nordic witch, rune reader, and author of Queering the Runes, Siri Vincent Plouff, for a deep and delightfully bird-filled dive into runic magic. Siri shares the wild origin story of being claimed by Odin via the infamous “Minneapolis Murder” of crows, how that encounter led them into Heathenry, and what it really means to build a relationship with the runes as living spirits. We unpack common misconceptions about Norse culture, hint it is more than just Viking bros and dreads, the impact of Christianization on the myths, and how Hollywood has flattened an incredibly rich and complex spiritual history.Most importantly, we explore what it means to queer the runes, both as an identity and as a verb. Siri breaks down gender fluidity and performance in Old Norse mythology, Loki's shapeshifting chaos, Odin's relationship to feminine magic, and how queering spiritual systems helps us break out of rigid, heteronormative frameworks. We also talk about ethical rune practice, avoiding white supremacist co-optation, and simple low spoon ways to incorporate runes into daily life, including body poses, pocket magic, and protection work. Whether you're rune curious or already in deep, this conversation will expand your understanding of Nordic magic and maybe even your definition of tradition itself.Find more about Siri below:WebsitePatreonHeathen's Journey PodcastChaos and Cunning PodcastBlueSkyInstagramTikTokRegister for the Queering the Runes courseOrder Molly's book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff DoneJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic

Support Midgard Musings By Clicking Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/MidgardMusings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to visit Fjallvaettir Workshop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fjallvaettir.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to my mother's-in-law GoFundMe for medical equipment upgrades: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/43c134d0Pick up your copy of my book "The Saga Of The Heron That Flies To Hel" on Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, or a paperback copy on LuluPre-order my new music album "Till The Final Twilight Dies" here. In an age where spirituality is increasingly mediated through screens, a hard question has to be asked: are we living Heathenry… or just performing it online?In this solo deep dive, I explore the growing tension between digital identity and embodied practice — how easy it has become to feel spiritually engaged while remaining physically disconnected from the work that actually roots this path in our lives.This isn't a condemnation of online community. It's a call to awareness.If Heathenry is shaping you, it should show up in more than your feed.

Breathing Away Anxiety is a simple, grounding meditation meant to help dispel anxiety and reach a state of calm. This one is fairly simple, can be done under most circumstances, and is easy to adapt.

Gwyn and Ode (+Jax!) discuss making things.

We face times that try our souls so the real question facing us is: will you fight or will you hide?  Join your host for a voyage through why Heathens and Pagans cannot stay on the sidelines of this struggle, how taking a stand is justified by Heathen principles, and more!Deaths by ICEIn Their Own Words - ICE in the Twin Cities feat. Ben and SiriSeth Staton Watkins on YouTubeWant to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfi

Trigger warning: description of gun violence and death.

What happens when we prioritize living relationships over written sources?Rather than centering the conversation on sagas, academic reconstruction, or even the Gods themselves, this discussion leans heavily into animism—the lived reality of a world that is active, aware, and responsive. We talk about why a Heathenry rooted only in texts risks becoming stagnant, abstract, and disconnected from the very worldview that once gave it life.To get in touch with Chris about the book project he mentions towards the end of this episode, you can email him at: cmwaddellpoet@gmail.comSupport Midgard Musings By Clicking Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/MidgardMusings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to visit Fjallvaettir Workshop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fjallvaettir.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to my mother's-in-law GoFundMe for medical equipment upgrades: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/43c134d0

On December 1st, ICE launched Operation Metro Surge and dispatched thousands of agents to the Twin Cities, a city which also happens to be the home of one of the largest Pagan communities in the United States. Join your host for a conversation with Minneapolis Heathen Godi Ben and friend of the pod Siri on how the ICE operation has impacted life in Minnesota, the interfaith resistance, and more!Stand With MinnesotaSiri is now enrolling students in their intensive Queering the Runes course of study. You can find more information at their Patreon!Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfi

Gwyn and Ode (+Jax) talk about (mostly) mystery cults in ancient Greece. Special Guest: Jax.

Gwyn and Ode (+ Jax!) talk about effigies. Special Guest: Jax.

Support Midgard Musings By Clicking Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/MidgardMusings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to visit Fjallvaettir Workshop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fjallvaettir.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to my mother's-in-law GoFundMe for medical equipment upgrades: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/43c134d0Come watch the LIVE BROADCAST S6 finale on Monday, December 29th, only on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/midgardmusings/events/144381489Find Frodi's books on Amazon:Coming Home To Heathenry - https://a.co/d/2TOujBSRune Yoga: Staða & Galdr - https://a.co/d/iB4RVFBRune Correspondences - https://a.co/d/h3jtPjVHávamál: Embodying Óðinn's Wisdom - https://a.co/d/f1geDFl

Gwyn and Ode talk the Victorian era and Victorian Christmas traditions.

What does it mean to be a warrior when the odds are not in your favor and even the world seems to have turned its back on you? Welcome to the world of the heroes in Northern European myth. The divine heroes Beowulf, Sigurd, and Starkadr and the Germanic warriors who venerated them, lived in a world of stark extremes, where courage, honor, and strength were tested at every turn. Their stories weren't just entertainment; they were guides for living boldly in a harsh and uncertain world.While we no longer live in these warrior cultures of the past, those of us attempting to walk this path in the modern world still face the same eternal questions:How do you live knowing that everything you love will one day die?How do you act with honor in a world no longer believes in it?How do you continue to fight when you feel as though the battle cannot be won?This is the world these warriors inhabited, and through their deeds, their trials, and their defiance, we find answers to the timeless questions of how to live, act, and fight with honor today.So, strap in and get ready for a wild ride through the world of the Germanic Hero.  It's all in this episode of the Pearl Snap Tactical Podcast!Resources:Laughing Shall I Die: The Lives and Deaths of the Vikings, Tom ShippeySaga of the Volsungs, translated by Jackson CrawfordThe History of the Danes, Saxo GrammaticusBeowulf, translated by Seamus HeaneySupport the showGet Members Only Content when you upgrade to a premium membership on our Substack page. Click here.Link up with us:Website: Pearl Snap TacticalInstagram: Pearl Snap Tactical X: Pearl Snap TaciticalThe views and opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect those of the host, this podcast or affiliates. The information provided in these shows are for educational purposes do not constitute legal advice. Those interest in training in the use of firearms or other self-defense applications are advised to seek out a professional, qualified instructor.(Some of the links in the episode show notes are affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products or services we have personally used and believe will add value to our listeners.)

Gwyn and Ode talk about many Yule-related things they've discussed before, relay dead-simple recipes for Yuletime treats, and in general have a great time chit-chatting.

Gwyn and Ode tell four short spooky stories, and showcase the musical talents of Rhiannon Grey. Happy Halloween, and blessed Samhain! Rhiannon's music video can be found here: Youtube (https://youtu.be/PZLtS31SXUU) And she has graciously made the assets available here: Google Drive (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WKEewNRJIAUl3QBARnI1OzHYDvGxE6rh?usp=sharing)

Gwyn and Ode talk about the principles of cosmic horror, how it compares to religious experiences, and whether there's a Cthulu egregore (yeah, probably).