Podcasts about Norse

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 24: Our new friend Rachel Van Dyken! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Rachel Van Dyken to discuss her latest release Fallen Gods! A story that is close to the author's heart, _Fallen Gods _is a twist on classic Norse mythology that finds Rey as the daughter of Odin and Odin has an agenda - Mjölnir is missing and only Rey can wield it. Where Mjölnir is hidden remains a mystery that Rey has one week to crack or else. Nothing can be easy for Rey though, as her mortal enemy Aric stands in the way of her and finding the hammer. Filled with banter and romance as well as female friendships and extremely fun college antics, Fallen Gods brings the mythology to the present day and ask the question: What if the gods were only sleeping? TW / CW: none to our awareness For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: None to our awareness Mentions: Fallen Gods, Twilight, MCU *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! Follow Rachel Van Dyken! Instagram: @rachvd https://www.instagram.com/rachvd/?hl=en Tiktok: @rachvd https://www.tiktok.com/@rachvd?lang=en Website: https://rachelvandykenauthor.com/ TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica) Instagram: @ACOFAEpodcast https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/ @ACOFAELaura https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/

In this episode of the Paddy Wagon , Mike welcomes Melissa Sifjardóttir, founder and creator of Sif Sniffs, who shares her unique journey through the world of feederism, weight gain, and personal transformation. Melissa recounts her experiences starting from her early fascination with fat fashion and the fetish community, where she reached a peak weight of 540 pounds. She discusses the complexities of her relationships within the feederism community, the challenges of body image, and the societal perceptions surrounding weight. As the conversation unfolds, Melissa also touches on her transition to becoming a fitness instructor and her ongoing journey of self-acceptance and health, including her recent weight loss and the impact of her growth hormone issues on her body. Melissa Sifjardóttir also shares her stories from being a fitness instructor to navigating the complexities of health issues and ultimately finding her passion in perfumery. She discusses her struggles with medical professionals who dismissed her concerns about growth hormone levels, leading to a significant weight loss after finally receiving the right diagnosis. Melissa also delves into her experiences during the pandemic, including her involvement in a cult-like group focused on Norse magic and how it influenced her life choices. The conversation highlights the importance of community, personal growth, and the challenges of transitioning from one career to another, especially in the creative field of fragrance-making.  You won't want to miss this one, folks!! Episode Sponsors:   https://sifsniffs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sifsniffs/ https://www.instagram.com/sillageandsorcery/ https://www.sillageandsorcery.com/   Intro/Outro Music Provided by: https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/achaidh-cheide https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/celtic-impulse Be sure to follow the Paddy Wagon on IG @Paddywagonpod and check us out at https://paddywagonpodcast.com or https://linktr.ee/paddywagonpodcast Paddy Wagon Podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio and all your other favorite platforms   If you'd like to submit questions, comments, hot takes or just have me respond to some of your random thoughts with some random thoughts of my own…. Please be sure to leave us a message at: https://whatayarn.com/paddywagonpodcast and you'll be featured on a future episode.

Around 1,000 years ago, new arrivals reached the shores of Newfoundland. They were the Norse, and on the island they established at least one settlement and met the Indigenous inhabitants. They predated the arrival of John Cabot by almost 500 years. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET: https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canadas-main-street/ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/craigu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠canadaehx.com (Click Donate)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/canadaehx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hello Fresh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HelloFresh.ca/CHEHX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠craig@canadaehx.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/craigbaird⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vinland sagas were right about Norse voyages to North America. The Amazon legends were confirmed by graves full of warrior women in the Russian steppes. Once again, the old stories proved more accurate than scholars assumed. But these same traditions preserve another pattern we have yet to take seriously. Our ancestors walked this earth for a very long time before history began. They were not idle. They were learning. And some of what they learned, they managed to pass down, encoded in legends we are only now beginning to take seriously.​​Follow Viking Superpowers here! --- ​https://www.youtube.com/@vikingsuperpowers and get the book here ​https://www.amazon.com/Viking-Superpowers-Suppressed-Technology-Spacefaring/dp/1764091817/ref=sr_1_1​​Follow Salsido Paranormal here! -- www.salsidoparanormal.com and get the book here ​https://www.amazon.com/Salsido-Paranormal-Experiences-James/dp/B0DD3SFF61/ref=sr_1_1​​If you are having a mental health crisis and need immediate help, please go to​ ​​​https://troubledminds.org/help/ and call somebody right now. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength. ​ ​ ​ ​​​LIVE ON Digital Radio! Http://bit.ly/40KBtlW ​ ​ ​​http://www.troubledminds.net or ​ ​ ​ ​​https://www.troubledminds.org ​​​​Support The Show! ​ ​ ​ ​​https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/troubled-minds-radio--4953916/support ​ ​ ​ ​​https://ko-fi.com/troubledminds ​ ​ ​ ​​https://patreon.com/troubledminds ​ ​ ​ ​​https://www.buymeacoffee.com/troubledminds ​ ​ ​ ​​https://troubledfans.com ​ ​Friends of Troubled Minds! - ​ ​ ​ ​​https://troubledminds.org/friends ​ ​​​Show Schedule Sun--Tues--Thurs--Fri 7-10pst ​iTunes - ​ ​ ​​​​https://apple.co/2zZ4hx6 ​Spotify - ​ ​ ​​​​https://spoti.fi/2UgyzqM ​TuneIn - ​ ​ ​​​​https://bit.ly/2FZOErS ​Twitter - ​ ​ ​​​​https://bit.ly/2CYB71U ​​​​​----------------------------------------​​https://troubledminds.substack.com/p/what-else-the-old-stories-remember​​https://grokipedia.com/page/Australian_Aboriginal_culture​​https://grokipedia.com/page/Vinland_sagas​​https://grokipedia.com/page/Skr%C3%A6ling​​https://grokipedia.com/page/Sc%C3%A1thach​​https://grokipedia.com/page/Ng_Mui​​https://grokipedia.com/page/Wing_Chun​​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazons​​https://www.worldhistory.org/amazon/​​https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/history-magazine/article/fierce-amazons-more-than-myth-real​​https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Mortals/Hippolyta/hippolyta.html​​https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/13159230That's another dive into the mysteries they don't want you exploring here on Troubled Minds Radio. Keep Your Mind Troubled: If today's episode challenged your perception of reality, you're exactly where you need to be.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and hit that notification bell so you never miss our investigations into the unknown.Your five-star rating and review helps other truth-seekers find us in this sea of mainstream disinformation. Join the Community: Connect with nearly 1,000 fellow researchers in our Discord server, follow @TroubledMindsR on X for breaking updates, and support independent media by upgrading to Spreaker Prime for exclusive bonus content.Share Your Truth: Got a paranormal encounter, conspiracy evidence, or inside knowledge they're covering up? Email troubledmindsradio@gmail.com - your story could be featured on an upcoming episode. This is your host reminding you that in a world of manufactured narratives, questioning everything isn't paranoia...

The most careless readers can hardly fail to see that many of the Tales in this volume have the same groundwork as those with which they have been familiar from their earliest youth. They are Nursery Tales, in fact, of the days when there were tales in nurseries--old wives' fables, which have faded away before the light of gas and the power of steam. (Excerpt from Popular Tales from the Norse.)This is a collaborative reading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The most careless readers can hardly fail to see that many of the Tales in this volume have the same groundwork as those with which they have been familiar from their earliest youth. They are Nursery Tales, in fact, of the days when there were tales in nurseries--old wives' fables, which have faded away before the light of gas and the power of steam. (Excerpt from Popular Tales from the Norse.)This is a collaborative reading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The most careless readers can hardly fail to see that many of the Tales in this volume have the same groundwork as those with which they have been familiar from their earliest youth. They are Nursery Tales, in fact, of the days when there were tales in nurseries--old wives' fables, which have faded away before the light of gas and the power of steam. (Excerpt from Popular Tales from the Norse.)This is a collaborative reading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The most careless readers can hardly fail to see that many of the Tales in this volume have the same groundwork as those with which they have been familiar from their earliest youth. They are Nursery Tales, in fact, of the days when there were tales in nurseries--old wives' fables, which have faded away before the light of gas and the power of steam. (Excerpt from Popular Tales from the Norse.)This is a collaborative reading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The most careless readers can hardly fail to see that many of the Tales in this volume have the same groundwork as those with which they have been familiar from their earliest youth. They are Nursery Tales, in fact, of the days when there were tales in nurseries--old wives' fables, which have faded away before the light of gas and the power of steam. (Excerpt from Popular Tales from the Norse.)This is a collaborative reading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The most careless readers can hardly fail to see that many of the Tales in this volume have the same groundwork as those with which they have been familiar from their earliest youth. They are Nursery Tales, in fact, of the days when there were tales in nurseries--old wives' fables, which have faded away before the light of gas and the power of steam. (Excerpt from Popular Tales from the Norse.)This is a collaborative reading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With Greenland in the news, you may be wondering how and why Greenland became inhabited in the first place. Like all great stories, it is a medieval one! Matt Lewis retells the fascinating tale of Norse Greenland, from the arrival of Norse explorers over a thousand years ago to the mysterious disappearance of their settlements and the myths and legends surrounding the Viking presence in Greenland.MORENorse Mythology: Creation MythsListen on AppleListen on SpotifyHow To Live Like A VikingListen on AppleListen on SpotifyGone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis. Audio editor is Amy Haddow. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Ed Gamester (Filling in for Mathias) to shoot the breeze and talk everything from old Norse, theater and wrestling.------------------------------------------------Check out Ed's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thustheguildFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clan MacDowall (often rendered MacDougall or MacDowell in later forms) represents one of the most significant Gaelic kindreds of medieval Galloway, rooted in the same west-Gaelic world that shaped the clans of Argyll and the Hebrides. Emerging from the Gall-Ghaidheil milieu—a fusion of Gaelic and Norse influence—the MacDowalls were established as regional lords in Galloway well before the Wars of Independence, holding land and authority through kinship rather than later feudal clan structures. Like many Galloway families, they became entangled in the political struggles of the late 13th and early 14th centuries, and their alignment with the Balliol cause brought lasting consequences after Robert the Bruce's victory, contributing to the erosion of their power and territorial base. Though often overshadowed in popular clan narratives, the MacDowalls illustrate how deeply Gaelic Galloway was integrated into the wider clan world of medieval Scotland—and how its clans paid a heavy price for backing the losing side in the struggle for the Scottish crown.Scottish Clans WebsiteClandanas and Battle ShirtsContribute to the Cause on Patreon!USA KiltsScottish Clans on YouTube

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

Sail north with Gone Medieval to Orkney's storm-lashed islands, where saints, shipwrecks, blood-feuds and tax disputes all unfold in the Sagas of the Earls of Orkney. Dr Eleanor Janega is joined by Professor Judith Jesch to explore Saint Magnus, turf-cutting Viking Earls, miracle-working dice games, and how a new translation reshapes this Norse world for modern readers.MOREScotland's Stone of SconeListen on AppleListen on SpotifyViking Warrior WomenListen on AppleListen on SpotifyGone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producers are Rob Weinberg and Amy Haddow. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most careless readers can hardly fail to see that many of the Tales in this volume have the same groundwork as those with which they have been familiar from their earliest youth. They are Nursery Tales, in fact, of the days when there were tales in nurseries--old wives' fables, which have faded away before the light of gas and the power of steam. (Excerpt from Popular Tales from the Norse.)This is a collaborative reading.Episode VII to XII will be published on Jan 19th, 2026.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The most careless readers can hardly fail to see that many of the Tales in this volume have the same groundwork as those with which they have been familiar from their earliest youth. They are Nursery Tales, in fact, of the days when there were tales in nurseries--old wives' fables, which have faded away before the light of gas and the power of steam. (Excerpt from Popular Tales from the Norse.)This is a collaborative reading.Episode VII to XII will be published on Jan 19th, 2026.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The most careless readers can hardly fail to see that many of the Tales in this volume have the same groundwork as those with which they have been familiar from their earliest youth. They are Nursery Tales, in fact, of the days when there were tales in nurseries--old wives' fables, which have faded away before the light of gas and the power of steam. (Excerpt from Popular Tales from the Norse.)This is a collaborative reading.Episode VII to XII will be published on Jan 19th, 2026.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The most careless readers can hardly fail to see that many of the Tales in this volume have the same groundwork as those with which they have been familiar from their earliest youth. They are Nursery Tales, in fact, of the days when there were tales in nurseries--old wives' fables, which have faded away before the light of gas and the power of steam. (Excerpt from Popular Tales from the Norse.)This is a collaborative reading.Episode VII to XII will be published on Jan 19th, 2026.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The most careless readers can hardly fail to see that many of the Tales in this volume have the same groundwork as those with which they have been familiar from their earliest youth. They are Nursery Tales, in fact, of the days when there were tales in nurseries--old wives' fables, which have faded away before the light of gas and the power of steam. (Excerpt from Popular Tales from the Norse.)This is a collaborative reading.Episode VII to XII will be published on Jan 19th, 2026.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The most careless readers can hardly fail to see that many of the Tales in this volume have the same groundwork as those with which they have been familiar from their earliest youth. They are Nursery Tales, in fact, of the days when there were tales in nurseries--old wives' fables, which have faded away before the light of gas and the power of steam. (Excerpt from Popular Tales from the Norse.)This is a collaborative reading.Episode VII to XII will be published on Jan 19th, 2026.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, host BT explores the depths of myth and the journey of self-discovery through the lens of Norse mythology, particularly focusing on Odin as the archetype of the seeker. He delves into the significance of sacrifice for wisdom, the confrontation with the shadow self, and the chaos represented by figures like Fenrir and Loki. The conversation culminates in the understanding of Ragnarok as a necessary breakdown for transformation and the emergence of a new self, inviting listeners to embrace their own mythic journey.

ELIQUARIES, MARRIAGE, AND AMULETS Colleague Eleanor Barraclough. Barraclough explains how religious reliquaries looted from monasteries were often repurposed as jewelry for women in Norway. She discusses the theory that female infanticide may have caused a shortage of women, motivating young men to raid for wealth to secure marriage. The conversation then examines a human skull fragment from Ribe, Denmark, carved with runes. Barraclough interprets this object as a protective amulet against dwarves or elves, which the Norse believed caused sickness, illustrating their concept of an unseen world influencing physical reality. NUMBER 4

ASSIMILATION AND THE SALME SHIP MYSTERY Colleague Eleanor Barraclough. Barraclough highlights how the Norse assimilated into Eastern cultures, adopting Slavic names and gods within generations. The focus then turns to a major mystery: the Salme ship burials in Estonia, discovered in 2013. These burials, dated to around 750 AD, predate the Lindisfarne raid and contain warriors buried with high honors, including gaming pieces and falcons, despite having died violently. Barraclough suggests this might have been a diplomatic mission gone wrong. A key artifact mentioned is a King piece from the board game hnefatafl found in a leader's mouth, adding to the mystery of who buried them. NUMBER 3

MYTHOLOGY AND THE MURDER OF SNORRI Colleague Eleanor Barraclough. Barraclough discusses the difficulty of accessing Norse beliefs, as most sources, like Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda, were written post-conversion. She outlines dramatic myths, including the creation of the world from the giant Ymir and its destruction at Ragnarok, featuring a ship made from the fingernails of the dead. The segment covers Snorri's life as a politician in 13th-century Iceland during a bloody civil war. Barraclough recounts his assassination in his own basement on the orders of the Norwegian king, noting his final words were "don't strike." NUMBER 5

THE LONELY END OF NORSE GREENLAND Colleague Eleanor Barraclough. The final segment explores the disappearance of the Norse settlement in Greenland, focusing on the Herjolfsnes graveyard. Preserved clothing from the 15th century reveals garments that were patched repeatedly, symbolizing the colony's isolation and poverty. Barracloughdescribes a poignant detail: a woman's dress that ripped as she was buried, marking the end of the settlement. Factors discussed include a cooling climate and interactions with the Inuit, evidenced by carved wooden figures. The history closes with a report of a witch burning in 1407, near the colony's end. NUMBER 8

LEIF ERIKSON AND THE DISCOVERY OF VINLAND Colleague Martyn Whittock. Whittock details how Norseexplorers like Leif Erikson moved west from Greenland, discovering Helluland, Markland, and Vinland around 1000 AD. Citing sagas, he argues that while physical evidence stops at Newfoundland, descriptions of wild grapes suggest they reached further south, potentially to New Brunswick or Maine. NUMBER 2

 VIKING AS ACTIVITY: THE NORSE EXPANSION WESTWARD Colleague Martyn Whittock. Whittock defines "Viking" as an activity of enterprise and raiding, not just an ethnicity. He explains that disruptions in the Islamic silver trade and population growth drove Norse expansion westward. This movement eventually reached the British Isles, Iceland, and Greenland, setting the stage for voyages to North America. NUMBER 1

Clive Anderson is joined in Glasgow by broadcaster and author Sally Magnusson, whose latest novel breathes new life into stories told to her as a child by her Icelandic father. She brings together modern day Orkney and the Norse myth of Hel in The Shapeshifter's Daughter.In 2017 Ray Bradshaw became the first comedian to perform simultaneously in English and in sign language. In his upcoming tour CODA, he returns to tales of his parents and the experience of growing up as A Child of Deaf Adults. Grado has many a feather in his cap - wrestler, Two Doors Down star, presenter - and he is currently brightening up panto season in Jock and the Beanstalk (oh no he isn't!).Plus music from Nathan Evans x SAINT PHNX, and Mairi Campbell.Presenter: Clive Anderson Producer: Caitlin Sneddon

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

Today's sermon, by Rev. David Norse, was offered on Sunday, December 28, 2025. The scripture passages this morning were Hebrews 2:10-18 and Matthew 1:18-25. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."

Join Odin's quietest son on a sleepy winter journey through frozen forests and mountain villages. This reimagined Norse myth explores stillness, presence, and what it means to be enough. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For less than the price of a cup of coffee, you'll unlock an oasis of over 500 ad-free Listen To Sleep episodes, including 8 subscriber-only full length sleepy audiobook classics like Winnie the Pooh and Alice in Wonderland. To pledge your support, visit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://listentosleep.com/support⁠⁠ or subscribe right in Apple Podcasts and get a 7 day free trial. Want to change your story? Take the free Path Assessment at https://jointhecabin.org. In two minutes, you'll see your personalized journey and know exactly where to start. To join my email group and get a bunch of goodies, go to ⁠⁠https://erikireland.com Sleep well, friends.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Nordic Thrills: Mystery and Magic at the Ice Hotel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-26-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Nordlyset danset over himmelen, kastet et magisk skjær over Ice Hotel i Norge.En: The nordlyset danced across the sky, casting a magical glow over the Ice Hotel in Norge.No: Hotellet var et mesterverk av is og snø, perfekt til vinterens festligheter.En: The hotel was a masterpiece of ice and snow, perfect for winter festivities.No: Denne julen var spesiell, med gjester fra hele verden.En: This Christmas was special, with guests from all over the world.No: Men et mystisk tyveri truet med å kaste skygger over den glitrende glede.En: But a mysterious theft threatened to cast shadows over the sparkling joy.No: Åsmund, en lidenskapelig amatørdetektiv, kom til Ice Hotel i håp om å nyte et uforglemmelig vintereventyr.En: Åsmund, a passionate amateur detective, arrived at the Ice Hotel hoping to enjoy an unforgettable winter adventure.No: Men istedenfor snøskulpturer og varm gløgg, fant han seg plutselig midt i et mysterium.En: But instead of snow sculptures and warm mulled wine, he suddenly found himself in the middle of a mystery.No: Kjersti, hotellets stressede sjef, henvendte seg til ham en kald desembermorgen.En: Kjersti, the hotel's stressed manager, approached him on a cold December morning.No: "Åsmund, et uvurderlig artefakt er forsvunnet fra utstillingen!En: "Åsmund, an invaluable artifact has disappeared from the exhibition!"No: " sa hun, stemmen full av fortvilelse.En: she said, her voice full of despair.No: En gammel vikingøks, en del av hotellets historiske samling, var borte.En: An old Viking axe, part of the hotel's historical collection, was gone.No: "Vi må finne øksen," fortsatte Kjersti.En: "We have to find the axe," Kjersti continued.No: "Skandalen kunne ødelegge hotellets rykte.En: "The scandal could ruin the hotel's reputation."No: "Åsmund elsker en utfordring.En: Åsmund loves a challenge.No: Med et glimt i øyet, svarte han: "La meg hjelpe.En: With a twinkle in his eye, he replied, "Let me help."No: "De startet etterforskningen med å avhøre gjester og ansatte.En: They began the investigation by questioning guests and staff.No: En av gjestene, Leif, en historieprofessor med brennende interesse for norrøne gjenstander, vakte Åsmunds nysgjerrighet.En: One of the guests, Leif, a history professor with a burning interest in Norse artifacts, piqued Åsmund's curiosity.No: "Leif, hva vet du om øksen?En: "Leif, what do you know about the axe?"No: " spurte Åsmund under et intervju i hotellets varme peisestue.En: Åsmund asked during an interview in the hotel's warm fireplace lounge.No: "Oh, den øksen er fascinerende," svarte Leif, øynene glitrende av entusiasme.En: "Oh, the axe is fascinating," Leif replied, his eyes gleaming with enthusiasm.No: "Jeg skulle gjerne studert den nærmere.En: "I would love to study it more closely."No: "Mistanken vokste hos Åsmund.En: Suspicion grew in Åsmund.No: Kunne Leif ha tatt artefaktet?En: Could Leif have taken the artifact?No: Hvorfor?En: Why?No: For å studere det eller av andre grunner?En: To study it or for other reasons?No: Åsmund samlet de involverte i hotellets hovedsal, dekorert med krystaller av is som reflekterte lyset i alle regnbuens farger.En: Åsmund gathered everyone involved in the hotel's main hall, decorated with ice crystals that reflected light in all the colors of the rainbow.No: Det var et dramatisk øyeblikk da han førte sine funn.En: It was a dramatic moment as he presented his findings.No: "Jeg tror jeg vet hvor øksen er," begynte Åsmund, og en nervøs stillhet fulgte.En: "I think I know where the axe is," Åsmund began, and a nervous silence followed.No: "Den er gjemt i en isblokk, en del av en ny is skulptur.En: "It's hidden in an ice block, part of a new ice sculpture."No: "En av iskulpturene, en majestetisk drage med oppsiktsvekkende detaljer, hadde aldri blitt ferdig.En: One of the ice sculptures, a majestic dragon with striking details, had never been finished.No: Ved nærmere ettersyn avslørte den vridde isen en vakker gammel øks fanget i hjertet.En: Upon closer inspection, the twisted ice revealed a beautiful old axe trapped in its heart.No: Leif så skyldig ut, men det var ingen ondskap i hans handling.En: Leif looked guilty, but there was no malice in his actions.No: Han hadde lånt øksen, ikke for å holde, men for å avdekke mer av dens historie – uheldigvis raskt skjult i is før den kunne bli tilbakelevert.En: He had borrowed the axe, not to keep, but to uncover more of its history—unfortunately quickly hidden in ice before it could be returned.No: Kjersti pustet lettet ut da øksen kom til rette.En: Kjersti breathed a sigh of relief when the axe was found.No: "Du gjorde det, Åsmund!En: "You did it, Åsmund!"No: " utbrøt hun.En: she exclaimed.No: Reputasjonen til hotellet var trygg.En: The hotel's reputation was safe.No: Leif fikk en reprimande, men også en takksigelse for ny innsikt om øksen.En: Leif received a reprimand but also a thank you for new insights about the axe.No: Historien var ikke bare en om et mistet artefakt, men om samarbeidet og de sammenbundne lidenskapene.En: The story was not only about a lost artifact but about cooperation and shared passions.No: Med saken løst, skjønte Åsmund at han ikke bare hadde funnet en stjålet øks, men også sin egen tillit og nye venner.En: With the case solved, Åsmund realized that he had not only found a stolen axe but also his own confidence and new friends.No: Under det dansende nordlyset var han ikke lengre en enkel turist, men en pålitelig detektiv, klar for sitt neste eventyr.En: Under the dancing nordlyset, he was no longer just a simple tourist, but a reliable detective ready for his next adventure. Vocabulary Words:danced: dansetcasting: kastetglow: skjærmasterpiece: mesterverkcrafted: skaptfestivities: festlighetertheft: tyverimysterious: mystiskshadows: skyggerpassionate: lidenskapeligamateur: amatørunforgettable: uforglemmeligartifacts: gjenstandersuspicion: mistankenquestioning: avhøreexhibition: utstillingcuriosity: nysgjerrighetinterview: intervjugleaming: glitrendeenthusiasm: entusiasmerevealed: avslørtestriking: oppsiktsvekkendeinspection: ettersyntwisted: vriddeguilty: skyldigmalice: ondskapreprimand: reprimandeinvestigation: etterforskningenshared: sammenbundneconfidence: tillit

Welcome to the 2025 Christmas clip show! We have a number of great moments from throughout the year, including mailbag questions, funny Patreon bonus clips, and the best moments of annoying Arif. We could not produce this show without your support, so thank you once again for listening! Also, I may have to change the naming convention for next year, as we're almost at the character limit. You live by the bit — you die by the bit. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to norsecodepodcast@gmail.com or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com

Jessikah chats with Rachel Van Dyken about FALLEN GODS, a new adult fantasy romance about sleeping Norse gods awakening in modern bodies filled with forbidden romance, witty banter, and high stakes.

In this episode I discuss working with Norse gods in ritual and daily life.

In this episode of Spirit Talk, we take a step back, (way back), to explore where our modern Christmas traditions really come from. After a brief personal catch-up, I felt called to pause the heavier storytelling and instead lean into the season itself. What is it about this time of year that feels so powerful, so emotional, and so universal? Together, we explore the ancient roots of Christmas traditions that long predate Christianity, including:

Imagine Scotland locked in winter's grip: snow whispering across cobbled streets, hearth fires glowing against the dark, families drawn close for warmth. While much of the world fixes its gaze on Christmas Day, Scotland's true winter soul once beat loudest on another night entirely — Hogmanay, New Year's Eve. Ancient, fierce, and alive with ritual, Hogmanay was not simply a celebration. It was survival, identity, and hope rolled into one blazing night. No one knows exactly where the word Hogmanay comes from — perhaps Old French, perhaps Norse, echoes of Yule carried on northern winds. Its origins hardly mattered. The Scots claimed it and it has flourished ever since. In 1560, the Scottish Reformation reshaped the nation. The newly formed Presbyterian Kirk condemned Christmas as a "Popish" feast, and by 1640 Parliament had banned it outright. December 25th became an ordinary working day. For generations, there were no Christmas trees, no carols, no gifts — only cold labour and dark skies. But celebration did not disappear. It moved - to the New Year. Hogmanay became Scotland's great release — a night of fire, song, and superstition when the year itself could be cleansed and reborn. Homes were "redded": floors swept, ashes cleared, debts settled. Only a clean house could welcome a clean future. As midnight approached, the world seemed to hold its breath. Then came first-footing. The first person to cross a threshold after midnight would shape a household's fortune for the year ahead. It had to be a tall, dark-haired visitor — a lingering memory of blond hair Viking terror — carrying gifts heavy with meaning: coal for warmth, bread or black bun for food, salt for flavour, a coin for prosperity, and whisky for cheer. Doors opened. Glasses filled. Neighbours moved from house to house, laughter growing louder as night blurred into morning. Across the Highlands and islands, fire took centre stage. Ancient pagan echoes flared to life as flaming rituals lit the darkness, burning away evil and calling back the sun. Nowhere is this more vivid than Stonehaven, where huge blazing fireballs are swung through the streets by locals - a spectacle of raw power and communal joy that has endured for centuries. Today, Hogmanay has burst onto the world stage. Edinburgh ignites with torchlight processions, roaring street parties, and fireworks crowning the castle sky. Visitors from every corner of the globe feel it — the pulse of something older than the city itself. And yet, beneath the spectacle, the heart remains unchanged. At midnight, hands link. Voices rise. Auld Lang Syne carries across streets, hills, and glens, a song of memory, friendship, and shared humanity. The old year is released. The new one welcomed with thunderous cheers. In Scotland, Hogmanay is more than celebration. It is defiance — a promise that even in the deepest winter, fire will burn, songs will be sung, whisky will warm the blood, and hope will return. It is the past roaring into the present, daring the darkness to linger. So if you ever stand on Scottish soil as the year turns, wrap up against the cold, learn the words of Auld Lang Syn, raise a glass — and step into a night where history, community, and joy collide in one unforgettable moment.

For this year's Christmas episode, I welcome back jolly ol' saint Garret Grev to discuss the crossover story full of the holiday spirit, in "Batman/Santa Claus - Silent Knight". Hear us talk: -Norse mythology -This version of Santa -How Batman welcomes other members of the DC Universe Plus, I sprinkle in Christmas questions throughout. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc. Follow Garret on X: @GarretWATO. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition Music: "The Season's Upon Us", by Dropkick Murphys. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Up where the northern lights dance like living flames, antlered shadows rise into the starlit sky…Join Gary and GoldieAnn on a breathtaking journey into the frozen heart of Sápmi, where ancient Sámi legends whisper of the luminous Gaivaldu—a sacred white reindeer that soars through the aurora, pulling the reborn sun and guiding lost souls through endless polar night.We'll follow Old Nils through a blinding blizzard as a glowing spirit doe appears to lead him home, explore how these ethereal guardians of the solstice merged with Norse myths of Odin's eight-legged sky-steed Sleipnir, and trace the magical thread all the way to Clement Clarke Moore's 1823 poem that gave us Dasher, Dancer… and, later, a certain red-nosed misfit who lights the way.From sacred rituals under shimmering guovssahasat to the jingling team we know today, discover the true paranormal origins of Santa's flying reindeer.Buckle up as this trip Within the Mist is a special solstice edition equal parts survival, wonder, and pure holiday enchantment.Available now wherever you listen to Within the Mists. Don't miss it… you might just hear hooves on your rooftop this Christmas Eve.Facebook Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/544933724571696Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withinthemistpodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@withinthemistpodcast1977 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's an episode of the And My Trowel Podcast on the APN.PROMO: In this episode, Tilly and Ash have been tasked with covering holiday leave for the Norns, the weavers of fate, life and destiny from Norse mythology. However, there's a problem they don't have the first clue about weaving! Luckily the know someone who does, prehistoric archaeologist and textile specialist, Ronja Lau! With Ronja's help, will the trio be able to weave the fates of Gods and humans? And will they ever find out how Game of Thrones ended?Books mentioned:A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. MartinInkheart - Cornelia FunkeThe Book of Life (All Souls Trilogy) - Deborah HarknessThe Magic in the Weaving - Tamora PierceDaughter of the Forest - Juliet MarillierThe Weaver and the Witch Queen - Genevieve GornichecLinksAnd My Trowel Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/ronja_lau/Hallstatt Salt MinesContact Info:Email: andmytrowel@gmail.comInstagram: @and .my.trowelArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2edAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Up where the northern lights dance like living flames, antlered shadows rise into the starlit sky…Join Gary and GoldieAnn on a breathtaking journey into the frozen heart of Sápmi, where ancient Sámi legends whisper of the luminous Gaivaldu—a sacred white reindeer that soars through the aurora, pulling the reborn sun and guiding lost souls through endless polar night.We'll follow Old Nils through a blinding blizzard as a glowing spirit doe appears to lead him home, explore how these ethereal guardians of the solstice merged with Norse myths of Odin's eight-legged sky-steed Sleipnir, and trace the magical thread all the way to Clement Clarke Moore's 1823 poem that gave us Dasher, Dancer… and, later, a certain red-nosed misfit who lights the way.From sacred rituals under shimmering guovssahasat to the jingling team we know today, discover the true paranormal origins of Santa's flying reindeer.Buckle up as this trip Within the Mist is a special solstice edition equal parts survival, wonder, and pure holiday enchantment.Available now wherever you listen to Within the Mists. Don't miss it… you might just hear hooves on your rooftop this Christmas Eve.Facebook Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/544933724571696Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withinthemistpodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@withinthemistpodcast1977 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Allen's appeal just dropped — and it's not a narrow legal technicality. It's 113 pages alleging the entire Delphi case was built on lies, omissions, and constitutional violations. The defense claims Detective Liggett's warrant affidavit changed witness descriptions to fit Allen. Betsy Blair described Bridge Guy as young, early twenties, with poofy brown hair — and rated her sketch 10 out of 10 for accuracy. Allen was 44 with short hair. The jury never saw that sketch. Sarah Carbaugh originally said the man wore a tan jacket and was muddy. Liggett wrote "blue jacket" and "muddy and bloody." Blair told investigators directly that she and Carbaugh saw different people. The ISP agreed publicly in 2019. Then Allen got arrested and the story changed. The confessions came after thirteen months of maximum-security solitary confinement — in violation of IDOC's own 30-day policy for mentally ill inmates. Allen lost 45 pounds, ate feces, drank toilet water, banged his head until he had black eyes, and was declared "gravely disabled." He confessed while psychotic — and got basic facts wrong. Said he shot the girls. They weren't shot. Said a van scared him off at a time that doesn't match when the van actually arrived. The state had security footage and FBI data proving their own witness's timeline was false. The jury never heard about the ritual killing investigation that law enforcement pursued for years. Never heard expert testimony on the Norse pagan symbolism at the scene. Never heard about Brad Holder and Patrick Westfall — suspects connected to Odinism whose interviews were lost or destroyed, whose alibis were never properly verified, and whose social media showed disturbing parallels to the crime scene. This episode breaks down every major claim in the appeal and what it means for this case. #DelphiMurders #RichardAllen #AbbyAndLibby #DelphiAppeal #TrueCrime #RichardAllenAppeal #DelphiCase #BridgeGuy #Delphi #JusticeForAbbyAndLibby Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Richard Allen's appeal just dropped — and it's not a narrow legal technicality. It's 113 pages alleging the entire Delphi case was built on lies, omissions, and constitutional violations. The defense claims Detective Liggett's warrant affidavit changed witness descriptions to fit Allen. Betsy Blair described Bridge Guy as young, early twenties, with poofy brown hair — and rated her sketch 10 out of 10 for accuracy. Allen was 44 with short hair. The jury never saw that sketch. Sarah Carbaugh originally said the man wore a tan jacket and was muddy. Liggett wrote "blue jacket" and "muddy and bloody." Blair told investigators directly that she and Carbaugh saw different people. The ISP agreed publicly in 2019. Then Allen got arrested and the story changed. The confessions came after thirteen months of maximum-security solitary confinement — in violation of IDOC's own 30-day policy for mentally ill inmates. Allen lost 45 pounds, ate feces, drank toilet water, banged his head until he had black eyes, and was declared "gravely disabled." He confessed while psychotic — and got basic facts wrong. Said he shot the girls. They weren't shot. Said a van scared him off at a time that doesn't match when the van actually arrived. The state had security footage and FBI data proving their own witness's timeline was false. The jury never heard about the ritual killing investigation that law enforcement pursued for years. Never heard expert testimony on the Norse pagan symbolism at the scene. Never heard about Brad Holder and Patrick Westfall — suspects connected to Odinism whose interviews were lost or destroyed, whose alibis were never properly verified, and whose social media showed disturbing parallels to the crime scene. This episode breaks down every major claim in the appeal and what it means for this case. #DelphiMurders #RichardAllen #AbbyAndLibby #DelphiAppeal #TrueCrime #RichardAllenAppeal #DelphiCase #BridgeGuy #Delphi #JusticeForAbbyAndLibby Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Rick Broering of Musketeer Report and NKU radio broadcasts joined us to discuss the Musketeers and the Norse. This was before both teams lost on Wednesday so the tone was more positive on Wednesday afternoon than it might have been had the conversation taken place late on Wednesday night. But listen anyway. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we explore the ancient roots of the Winter Solstice, Yule, and Christmas, tracing how humans across time have honored the longest night of the year and the return of the light.We look at Yule traditions in Norse and Germanic cultures, including the symbolism of the Yule log, evergreens, fire, and winter mythologies like the Wild Hunt. We also explore how early Christianity layered the celebration of Christ's birth onto existing Solstice festivals, weaving older solar traditions into new spiritual stories.This episode reflects on darkness as a sacred teacher, winter as a threshold, and the universal human instinct to mark time with ritual, story, and hope. Whether you celebrate Yule, Christmas, the Solstice, or simply the turning of the season, this is an invitation to slow down and honor the quiet miracle of return.

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

Matt and Eric slide down the rainbow bridge and dive into THOR, the story of an a-hole alien hunk who becomes a better dude after meeting Natalie Portman while his scheming emo brother tries to trauma dump. It's a hoot! 

Send us a textBuy Jill's book, Sacred Sound Formulas to Awaken the Modern Mind:  https://jilljardine.com/Book your Astrology Reading for 2026: www.jilljardineastrology.com/shopDarkness isn't the enemy of winter; it's the doorway. We gather with astrologer and intuitive Sarah Adams to trace the winter solstice from its Yule roots to today's lights, trees, and songs, and to learn how to turn the season's longest night into a personal reset. As the sun moves into Capricorn, we dig into Saturn's grounded wisdom: inventory the year, rebuild what matters, and create structures that actually support joy. Along the way, we uncover how Norse and Roman festivals shaped modern holiday traditions, why wassailing started as a rowdy invitation, and how a soft‑edged Santa became an advertising icon.Together we reconnect ritual with meaning. Sarah shares clear, do‑able practices to bring Yule into a modern home: a mindful cleanout where you name what you release; smudging to clear and bless; a simmer pot of orange, clove, and cinnamon; evergreens that honor endurance; and a final candle with a written intention for what you'll grow as the light returns. We revisit the Holly King and Oak King myth to feel the deep pattern of death and rebirth, and we widen the lens to global “festivals of light,” from Hanukkah to Kwanzaa, that keep hope burning when the air is sharp and the ground is hard.If you've felt the season tip toward pressure and purchases, this conversation offers a gentler center. We pair the science of the solstice with the soul of tradition, and we talk about why darkness restores us, how synchronicity can show up in small winter miracles, and what it means to choose a higher vibration when the calendar turns. Light is coming back, minute by minute. Let's meet it with intention, craft, and a little old magic.If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who loves the season's deeper side, and leave a review telling us your favorite solstice ritual.Support the show

A fun chat with Rachel Van Dyken all about her new book Fallen Gods, her Norse heritage, the mafia, and sweater wearing cats. Plus – Dave once again embarrasses himself in class (several times), Laura is at Brassfest to support Dave and Sylvia, and Andrew’s students are complaining to the dean. We also recommend: What … Continue reading Ep. 312 Mythology & The Mafia With Rachel Van Dyken