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Legends of Godiva: Part 5Surviving a Viking camp is not easy.Based on a post by LingeringAfterthought in 5 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.Godgifu found Cnut sitting by the stream, absentmindedly throwing rocks into it with a sour look on his face. She walked to his side and rested her hand on his shoulder, "I'm sorry;" she said quietly."Why the Pindsvin sorry?" Cnut said quietly, "Afraid of Cnut the beast? Think he cut off the Pindsvin face for arguing with Cnut? You think easy? Be king to three countries?""And some of Sweden;" Godgifu added. "No; I don't. Half the time I can't deal with Coventry, much less Mercia. No; I meant I was sorry for assuming the worst about you. I only knew about you from stories told by people angry and hurting about what they had lost in war. After all that, I didn't even want you to be a man, much less one who's; well, goofy and likeable," she said, sitting down next to him."Not likeable. The Emma; she not like Cnut," he said with tired resignation."Look, if you say another woman's name during sex, of course she's going to be mad;""No. The Pindsvin not understand. The Emma not mad. The Emma not like Cnut. The Leofric say 'everyone like Cnut,' but the Emma; no," he said, throwing a pebble into the water."Well, what have you given her to like?" Godgifu asked, pulling a blade of grass out of the ground and putting it between her thumbs and blowing, making a loud screeching squawk sound. "What I mean is, you were in Coventry just a couple hours, and you got Sir Hulgar to like you; and he doesn't like anybody," she said, bumping his elbow with her shoulder."We play dice;""So, you spent some time with him, doing something he likes to do? Okay; when do you spend time with Emma?""Cnut king of three countries; spending time difficult. Give her good fuck. She even make the squirrel sound with good fuck, but then turn away after. Not talk. Not make the spoons. Just take the candle and the feather and scratches the paper with the ink and cries. The Emma not happy, not like Cnut. Maybe she think Cnut beast, too.""So, now you're going to Torksey so Leofric can tell her that, despite you saying Aelfgifu's name during sex, you're not fucking her anymore? Your plan is to prove the Emma's wrong to be upset and that you're right?" Godgifu asked."Yes. Tell her Cnut is right, good husband;" he said, his voice trailing off until he sighed heavily. "This; not good plan.""Nope. Telling us we're emotional and wrong about feeling something is pretty much going to go very badly for you every single time. You know what's a good idea?" she asked. Cnut glanced over at her uneasily. "Bringing me along with you," she finished."The Leofric; he not like this idea. The Pindsvin is small; break easy," he said, throwing a larger stone into the water."Yes, and the Leofric also won't tell you when you have bad ideas. I will. Bring me along, keep me safe somewhere and I'll help you win over the Emma. No problem. Everything fine," Godgifu said, imitating him and earning a scowl from Cnut."Pindsvin; you know Cnut not think 'everything fine' when he say 'everything fine,'" he admitted."Yes, Sire. Leofric knows, too. He just won't tell you so. He's too nice. He'll just help you anyway and probably get himself killed. Then, you would have an even bigger problem than no Emma," Godgifu said."What problem then?""Me.""Ah," Cnut said. Then, he stood and slowly pulled his tunic up and over his head, revealing a tanned and toned torso, bulging with muscles, so ridiculously gorgeous and perfect that Godgifu started laughing aloud. Knowing exactly the affect he had on her, Cnut grinned, threw his tunic at her, shucked his pants, and waded into the water to wash himself."Leofric! Help! I need to come again!" Godgifu laughingly yelled through the trees, watching Cnut bathe."Dammit woman, I'm currying Harold!" Leofric yelled back. "What happened? You were just supposed to apologize, for God's sake!""I am Cnut!" the King announced in explanation, causing Godgifu to burst into giggles. "Leofric! The Pindsvin comes with us to Torksey! Help us to win the Emma!" he yelled."What?" Leofric said, quickly running into the clearing. "Sire, that's; that's not; I mean; perhaps we should consider; it might not be;""The Pindsvin come! I am Cnut!""Don't I get a say in any of this, Sire?""See, I told you," Godgifu said, gesturing to Leofric. "He's too nice. You need me." She stood and pulled Leofric's tunic over her head and threw it down at his feet."Well, why does he need you?" Leofric asked, exasperated."I am Pindsvin!" she yelled happily, running naked into the water.Cnut, Leofric and Godgifu scouted the camp at Torksey, a fertile swath of land close to the banks of the River Trent. Numerous shelters and lodges lined the rough paths of the Vikings' army's winter home. Smoke came up in several places, no doubt from fires stoked by metalworkers that were melting down items stolen from England's holy places.Much to their surprise, there was also a small, but steady, stream of people approaching the camp. Cnut explained that it was known that many English towns nearby did business with the winter camp, but he never heard tell of numbers that would explain what they saw today. Everyone funneled toward a single entry point, where they would relinquish their weapons, submit to inquiries, and hand over a sum of money or goods before being allowed into the camp.Godgifu whispered to the two men crouched over where she lay behind the bush, "All right, so the plan is, I get in line, go in there and tell them I am a maid you sent to Emma, and then I talk with her and try to get her out of there;""No. That is not the plan. You're staying safe here at the ca;" Leofric said, frowning down at her, only to be interrupted by the King.Cnut grunted in agreement. "Yes. Plan very good. And the Pindsvin not say about when Cnut spray seed on numsen;"Godgifu looked over her other shoulder to Cnut and rolled her eyes, "Why on Earth would you think I'd tell her about you coming on my ass? Honestly; you think that we'd just be chatting about court or hairstyles and I'd just blurt out 'Oh, by the way;""No. You won't be chatting with anyone about anything because you will be here;" Leofric said, tugging her braid to turn her head toward him. Godgifu tugged her braid out of his hand, turned back to the King and raised her eyebrows, waiting for the answer to her question.Cnut held up a hand, effectively covering Godgifu's entire face, "Cnut knows the women. They get together. They say all the things," he said darkly.Leofric growled in frustration, "Diva, stop ignoring me. That is a Viking camp. Do you have any idea what they do to people, much less to someone like you?"Godgifu clenched her jaw and shook her head, "Leofric, you know I should be the one to go. I speak the language and I'm not, well; you two. If you two go and they recognized Cnut in there, they might hold him hostage and there's not a lot of people in the Witengamot that would pay to get him out. You can't go because you look exactly like every guy that's been fighting them all this time and they'd probably kill you on sight. Nobody ever worries about me because I look like a little;""Pindsvin; hedgehog, yes," Cnut said absently, patting the top of her head while squinting at the line of men entering the camp."So; what do I tell her to get her to leave?" Godgifu asked, worriedly watching Leofric rise angrily and stalk back to their camp."Tell her Cnut is here," he said, shrugging as if saying the obvious.Godgifu snorted and rolled her eyes, "Well, why would that make her leave the camp? You go off to another country after saying the wrong name when you were having sex and all of a sudden she's supposed to jump for joy when she gets a summons from you? No. You need to soften her up a bit. Be nice. Remind her of the good times. Like, what did you say when you asked her to marry you?""Not ask. Treaty. Treaty say 'Marry Cnut and promise not kill the Emma's Aethelred children. Send them to France. Not-dead children love France. Chalk cliffs. Good cheese. Everything fine.""Oh, dear God, you've really been leaning hard on this good-looking thing, haven't you?" Godgifu grumbled under her breath."I am Cnut;" he said, shrugging."Yeah, you are Cnut; and the Cnut is handsome. But, you know what? If you want to stay married and be a good king, you've gotta work harder than that. You've had it easy because you're tall, gorgeous, rich and powerful. Problem is, you're no longer trying to get a woman to bed, now. You're trying to make your wife happy and that's a completely different thing. A woman might get stupid once or twice about a handsome man, but unless you build more than that, she'll only hate herself more and more every time she gives in to you. Orgasms only make you happy for so long. Not-dead children living in another country aren't a good basis for a marriage, either. It doesn't give you a lot to talk about. I wish Leofric didn't hate the idea of it so much. He would know what to say," Godgifu said, glancing back to the grove of trees where Leofric had disappeared.Cnut grunted, "The Leofric has good words. Good words; ugly face.""Shut up!" she said, slapping his shoulder, "He's not ugly! He's just bruised. Don't be a jerk!""Why the small women always smæk big men?" grumbled Cnut scowling and rubbing his shoulder. "What Leofric say to win grumpy Pindsvin?" he asked.Godgifu thought for a while and smiled, shaking her head, "Not a thing, actually. In a situation where most people would have said a whole bunch of wrong things, Leofric just stayed quiet and close and invited me choose whether to talk to him; and it made me want to. He red me perfectly. That's what you need to do. Emma needs you to notice her, to enjoy her; to see what makes her happy." Godgifu sighed, looking up the trees to where Leofric had disappeared in the distance. She hated to do this. She wished there was another way."So, what makes the Emma happy?" she asked, poking Cnut in the hip with her elbow to draw his attention away from the camp.Instead of looking down at her, he kept his eyes fixed on the rough looking camp and sighed. "Not Cnut," he answered simply."Well, fine. I'll talk with her and get her to you, but just think about what I said, because making this woman happy just became your biggest challenge," Godgifu said.Cnut grunted in agreement and handed her a small pack, strapping it on her back and across her front in a way that seemed odd, yet comfortable. Looking back to the camp, she squared her shoulders, trying to be braver than she felt. "Okay;" she said, coughing to cover for her throat tightening in fear, "I'll come back as soon as I can. Tell Leofric; tell him; you know;" she said, wiping away the tears that started falling down her cheeks.Steeling herself, Godgifu started off for the Viking camp, but found her progress hindered when her feet left the ground. "What are you doing?" she squawked, as Cnut lifted her over his shoulder by her waistband and returned to the grove where Leofric had gone."The Leofric ready?" Cnut said, casually hanging Godgifu's kicking and squirming body from a branch on the tree and securing the strap around it that he had wrapped around her body under the guise of securing her pack.Leofric turned from Harold to Cnut, his face a mask of confused relief. "She's; not going then?""Pindsvin easy to catch when think she get her way. You not know this? Why work so hard?" Cnut said, casually ducking as Godgifu's foot grazed his ear. "She watch from here. Know her Leofric safe."Leofric nodded, glad Cnut couldn't see the fury in Godgifu's eyes. Leaning in and hoping she didn't take a bite out of him, he murmured, "Watch us. If anything goes wrong or if we don't come back by morning, go back to Coventry and tell Sir Hulgar what has happened. Tell no one who supports the Witengamot, just Sir Hulgar," he said, brushing Godgifu's hair back behind her ear."How am I supposed to do that? Loosen these straps. Cut me free. He's tied me up here like I'm going to be spit roasted," she hissed."How is it that treason is always the answer to every problem you come across? After we're gone, use the knife you're trying to wriggle out of your sleeve. You'll be free in 20 minutes. Now, give me a kiss for luck;" he whispered. Godgifu's lips trembled, unshed tears filling her eyes. Finally, she nodded and lifted her face to his. Expecting trouble, Leofric pecked her lips quickly and just barely dodged a head-butt from his future wife.With a glare of annoyance, Leofric reached behind her and pulled the hidden knife out of her sleeve, throwing it to the ground out of reach. Then, purposefully, he ran his hands over every inch of her body, removing three more weapons before he finished with her. "You come back," she said, wriggling against her bindings. "You come back, Leofric, or so help me I'll; I'll do the most dangerous thing I can think of; and then I'll keep doing dangerous things until I can join you again," she vowed.Leofric only smiled, took her face in his hands and kissed her tenderly, coaxing her lips with his until he felt her soften and kiss him back. "What did I do to deserve you?" he asked, smiling and pressing his forehead to hers."The Leofric was punishment for the Pindsvin tax debt! Come!" Cnut shouted, starting down the hill toward the camp. Leofric sighed, kissed Godgifu one last time, and took off to join the King.Godgifu watched the two men stride downhill and join the line of people waiting to enter the camp, slipping a length of thick wire out of the cuff of her tunic, careful to avoid the serrated edge carved into one side and began sawing away at the leather straps binding her to the tree. Her eyes never moved from the two men casually joining the line of men waiting to join the camp, trying to read their body language, drawing any possible meaning from the slightest gesture.Just as the men reached the front of the line, Godgifu cut through her bindings and climbed onto the branch to which she had been bound. When it was their turn to enter, Cnut spoke briefly to the guards. Then, he nodded to Leofric, who reached into his pack for a pouch; probably the money they were charging for admittance to the camp. Leofric handed the pouch to Cnut who passed it over to the guards. They were in! It was working!Then, Leofric turned toward her, his face lit up by the golden setting sun, and smiled. Godgifu almost raised a hand to wave to him; and then he sneezed. Leofric had done nothing more exciting than sneeze, when suddenly, as Godgifu watched in horror, the guards started shouting and sacks were thrown over both Leofric and Cnut's heads as the men protested, their hands were bound behind them, and they were dragged away kicking and struggling."Watch us. If anything goes wrong or if we don't come back by morning, go back to Coventry and tell Sir Hulgar what has happened;" Leofric's parting words echoed in Godgifu's mind. She had no intention whatsoever of heeding them, but having his voice with her was a comfort as she crept through the darkness around the edges of the Viking camp.Godgifu was accustomed to sneaking around unseen. After years of sneaking out of the castle, past servants and Sir Hulgar's watchful eye to rid herself of the veils she had to wear and put on the comfortable dress that she wore as Lady Godiva, she could easily melt into shadows or walk through lit places and be mistaken as someone else. These skills served her well as she prowled the cold marshes surrounding the encampment, watching and learning.She had seen the men drag Leofric and Cnut toward an area where numerous boats had been pulled onto the land and prepared for wintering. Had they been killed? Why would they have been brought to such a place? It didn't look like anyone spent much time out here with the boats. Most of the camp's population preferred the warmer areas where the metalworkers' fires burned. After searching the boat area, the only thing she saw was a disgruntled man arguing with himself as he carved a knife handle out of a piece of bone.Frustrated, Godgifu took to watching the occupants of the camp instead. Most of the men were engaged in some form of metalworking. Some were sorting pillaged items according to their metal into piles, where they would be moved to different areas of the camp to be broken into pieces and melted into coins or ingots by the ever-burning fires. Slaves were everywhere. Mostly boys and young men, though there were some women, as well. The most menial tasks were reserved for the male slaves: feeding the fires, carrying non-precious items around. The female thralls were most often seen sewing or cooking food, when they weren't regularly being pulled into a shelter to service one of the Vikings.From what Godgifu could tell, when they weren't counting their plunder or forcing themselves on their slaves, the Vikings mostly argued with each other. It appeared the camp was made up of several disparate groups of Vikings from different areas in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The languages were all somewhat similar, and because Godgifu spoke Danish, she was able to understand most of what they were saying. As for why they were arguing, it was surprising how petty it all was.Apparently two enormous blonde men, Hafdan and Gorm, were at odds because Hafdan used Gorm's favorite cup without permission and dented it when Hafdan came to blows with Toke over the proper lyrics to the song "Orm's Bloody Stump." After knocking Toke unconscious with the cup, Hafdan won the argument, but sadly the exceptional cup was irreparably damaged, in Gorm's view.Skarde told anyone that would listen that Leif's campsite was encroaching on his campsite. He ended his rants by pointing to a large rock marker he had placed at the border between the two shelters, promising that anyone who dared to touch it would be smelted along with the copper. Godgifu also saw Leif emerge and nudge the rock over a touch when Skarde had gone back inside his tent.Bjorn was despondent after burning half his beard away while playing a smelting prank on Balder. Apparently, the smelting prank involved a comical explosion of sorts, which killed Balder's favorite bed slave, as well as leaving half of Bjorn's beard charred away. Balder was insisting that Bjorn pay for the loss of his bed slave, and Bjorn was insisting that Balder should cut off half of his own beard first. Balder, for his part, did not appreciate Bjorn's logic.Most of all, the Torksey Vikings argued about something called "hnefatafl." Godgifu didn't understand the word, but it appeared it was a game involving many pieces on a board. It seemed to be like chess, but with one player starting with their pieces clustered in the middle of the board and the other player's pieces surrounding them.Godgifu learned that the Torksey camp was having a hnefatafl tournament, which explained the steady stream of people entering the camp after paying a fee. What she also gathered was that the tournament was not going well. Apparently, all the Viking groups that populated Torksey had different rules for playing hnefatafl, and because there was no recognized leadership among the different groups, the tournament that was likely intended as an enjoyable diversion for the colder weather had mounted quite the death toll amongst them. Indeed, it was rare that two Vikings of different bands would sit down at a hnefatafl board and it wouldn't end in blows or bloodshed.None of this explained why Leofric and Cnut were bagged and dragged away at the main entrance to the camp, but Godgifu hoped that an explanation and news of their welfare would come in time. Considering that the Vikings had no problems with maiming or striking each other dead for the slightest infractions, the fact that Leofric and Cnut were not killed immediately was actually encouraging. Godgifu had no doubt that if the Vikings wanted them dead, Leofric and Cnut would be dead.It was in a tent-like shelter on the outskirts of the camp that Godgifu found Queen Emma. Unlike the other shelters, it appeared somewhat cleaner and even more telling were the cracks of light between the walls of the tent by someone using candles inside. Gathering her courage, Godgifu waited until she would not be seen, and then crept up to the opening in the tent, where a soft voice could be heard muttering English in a vaguely French accent. "He roughly clasped her slender frame in his manly arms, shocking her untested virtue with the passionate, throbbing heat of his turgid;""Um; my Lady?" Godgifu whispered loudly.The voice fell silent, the occupant obviously pretending that no one was there. Godgifu would have found the situation amusing, if it weren't also so serious. "My Lady, I need to speak with you," she pressed.Silence."My Lad

Frode Lia, Thorstein Helstad og Lars Dybwad diskuterer helgens kamper og oddsspill. Denne gangen snakker gutta om avslutningen i Championship og Premier League og Thorstein går gjennom kampene i Eliteserien. 

In this episode of IT Talks, we dive into data security and how to manage sensitive information. Thorstein Buind Nordby and Erik Kaareng-Sunde, two DevOps engineers from our Oslo office, discuss why it's so important to protect sensitive data the right way. They cover why it's crucial to identify what information is sensitive, how to store it securely, and what actions to take if it falls into the wrong hands.  They also highlight the importance of planning ahead—from prevention and maintenance to crisis management. Don't miss this episode if you want a better understanding of data security in today's digital world!

Max Williamsen, Yaw Ihle Amankwah, Per Verner Rønning, Fiskeboller, Frode Thomassens, VAR hater Lasse Nordås, Lasse Nordås hater VAR, Kim Jong-Un, Adolf Hitler, Kari Jaquesson, supporterbråket i Moss, Oboshjørnet og en helt ny spalte blir totalslaktet av Thorstein. Denne hadde alt og ingenting. Sammen med Sandefjord-supporter Camilla Andersen oppsummerer vi runde 17 av Eliteserien. Kan Rosenborg klare topp 5?Haster det med ny trener for FFK og LSK?Er Bård Finne på gang?   Tidskoder: 12:30: Bodø/Glimt - FK Haugesund   27:00: Fredrikstad - KFUM    34:00 HamKam - Viking   42:00 KBK - Lillestrøm: Med Max Williamsen   54:30 Sarpsborg 08 - Sandefjord    1:04:00 Strømsgodset - Brann   1:14:00 Rosenborg - Tromsø   1:26:00: Rundens pluss, minus og rundens lag 1:34:30: Oboshjørnet 1:56:30: Ny spalte: Yaw Ihle Amankwah, 2:04:30: Lytterspørsmål 2:14:00: Årsmøte Viking   Episodesponsor: FotMob og RørosBanken   Takk til:   TV2 for lydklipp.   Jesper Horten Kjærnes for intro, outro og jingler   Jan Erik Balto for verdens beste episodebilder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joutilaisuuden teema jatkuu. Sosiologi ja taloustieteilijä Thorstein Veblen sanoo tunnetuimmassa teoksessaan “Joutilas luokka”, että yhteiskunnan rikkaimmat tuntevat vaistomaista vastenmielisyyttä muutoksia kohtaan. Veblenin kirjan ovat suomentaneet Tiina Arppe ja Sulevi Riukulehto. Päivän mietelauseessa kuvaillaan varakkaan luokan muutosvastarintaa. Siteerattavat otteet on poiminut Jakke Holvas. Mietelauseen lukee Jari Aula.

Jonny Normann Olsen er vikar for Thorstein og Viking-supporter Knus Husdal gjester oss for å få ut sin frustrasjon rundt Sondre Auklend. 2 nye kommer inn på slangelisten, Snorre beklager på vegne av podkasten, VAR blir nok en gang et tema, og vi oppsummerer runde 13 av årets eliteserie   Tidskoder: 09:30: Sondre Auklend inn på slangelisten 28:30: Ronny Deila inn på slangelisten 56:30 FK Haugesund - Sarpsborg 08 1:07:00 Strømsgodset - Sandefjord 1:14:30 HamKam - Tromsø   1:23:00 KBK - FFK   1:34:20 Rosenborg - Odd   1:45:00 KFUM - Viking   1:57:00 Molde - Lillestrøm   2:04:30 Bodø/Glimt - Brann   2:14:30 Rundens plusser og minuser   2:17:00 Lytterspørsmål   Episodesponsor: FotMob og Rørosbanken   Takk til:   TV2 for lydklipp.   Jesper Horten Kjærnes for intro, outro og jingler   Jan Erik Balto for verdens beste episodebilder.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Endelig er eliteserien i gang igjen, og endelig får vi Thorstein med i studio for å se på den kommende runden. Bevegelser på overgangsmarkedet har ført til endringer hos noen av lagene, Christian Michelsen debuterer for S08, sykdomstrøbbel i RBK og guttene i studio hyller Vikings sportssjef Erik Nevland.   Tidskoder: 01:00 Intro og EM   06:40: Sandefjord - HamKam   13:50 Lillestrøm - KFUM   22:00 Brann - Strømsgodset   30:15 Odd - KBK   36:00 Sarpsborg 08 - Bodø/Glimt   42:20 Tromsø - Molde   48:30 Viking - Rosenborg   Episodesponsor: FotMob og Skagerak Energi   Takk til:   TV2 for lydklipp.   Jesper Horten Kjærnes for intro, outro og jingler   Jan Erik Balto for verdens beste episodebilder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank, Thorstein og Snorre oppsummerer runde 11 av Eliteserien uten Jonas. Bortsett fra at Jonas meldte seg selv som vikar da. Hva må klubbene gjøre i pausen? Hvem ønsker ferien velkommen? Det blir også kåringer: Månedens spiller, unge spiller og trener, samt vårens lag. Tidskoder:   07:32: RBK - FFK   20:20 HamKam - Brann   31:10 KBK - Sarpsborg   41:14 Molde - Viking   52:59 TIL - LSK   59:22 Strømsgodset - Odd   01:07:29 Haugesund - Glimt   01:12:59 KFUM - Sandefjord   01:20:45 Kåringer: Månedens spiller, rundens og vårens lag   01:32:46 Ranheim - VIF   01:39:38 Rundens Frank, plusser og minuser   01:47:10 Lytterspørsmål     Episodesponsor: Færder begravelsesbyrå og FotMob   Takk til:   TV2 for lydklipp.   Jesper Horten Kjærnes for intro, outro og jingler   Jan Erik Balto for verdens beste episodebilder.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonas og Snorre lader opp til runde 11 og ser også på kampene i midtuka. Frank og Thorstein har gyldig fravær og Jonas melder på Glimt uten at han melder på Glimt. Og hva er motsatt av 1-1?   Tidskoder: 08:00 Oppsummering av midtukekamper   29:20: HamKam - Brann   35:15 Molde - Viking   42:35 Haugesund - Bodø/Glimt   49:20 KFUM - Sandefjord   54:40 KBK - Sarpsborg 08   59:44 Strømsgodset - Odd   01:06:28 Tromsø - LSK   01:11:39 Rosenborg - FFK   01:19:30 Ranheim - VIF   Episodesponsor: FotMob   Takk til:   TV2 for lydklipp.   Jesper Horten Kjærnes for intro, outro og jingler   Jan Erik Balto for verdens beste episodebilder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank, Snorre og Thorstein var alle utilgjengelige, og vi fikk derfor med oss landslagssjef Ståle Solbakken som vikar for å gå gjennom kampene som spilles i helgen. Mot slutten er vi også litt innom landslaget. I denne episoden er det mulighet for å vinne både fotballdrakt og gavekort på 1000,- fra episodesponsorene FotMob og Anton Sport.   Tidskoder:   04:30: Bodø/Glimt - KFUM   10:00 Fredrikstad - Tromsø   16:00 Haugesund - Sandefjord   20:00 Odd - LSK   26:00 Rosenborg - KBK   33:40 Sarpsborg 08 - Strømsgodset   36:45 Viking - HamKam   42:30 Brann - Molde   45:30 Landslaget   Episodesponsor: FotMob & Anton Sport   Takk til:   TV2 for lydklipp.   Jesper Horten Kjærnes for intro, outro og jingler   Jan Erik Balto for verdens beste episodebilder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, things come to a head between the factions of Thorstein the Tumultuous and Ljotolf the godi (quite literally). Listen in and find out what happens as Karl the Red learns about the death of his best friend and the whole valley is thrown into chaos. We're in the heart of the saga now and things are getting real juicy. Join in on the conversation here: Sagathingpodcast on Facebook Sagathingpodcast on Instagram Sagathingpodcast on Bluesky Sagathingpod on X (Twitter) Saga Thing's unofficial official Discord Music Credits Intro Music - "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Poetry Music - Adapted from "Vega" by Danheim Outro Music - "Stormfront" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

With the Big Lacuna now behind us, we embark onto a new adventure in what may or may not be (but probably is) a new saga. Is this the same Thorstein we've come to grow and love? Or is it a different man altogether? In the end, it doesn't matter much because Thorstein shifts into the background as new characters take center stage, like Karl the Red, Gris the Merry, and Klaufi the Mauler. That's a lot of nicknames. But this episode features more than just nicknames. We've got wrestling, murder, intrigue, and runes. That's right, we've got runes! Join us for Svarfdaela Saga, chapters 10-14a! Music Credits Intro Music - "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music - "Stormfront" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, we find ourselves navigating the murky depths of the massive gap in Svarfdæla saga that we call "The Big Lacuna." What happened to Thorstein Thorgnirsson when he left Sweden? Why is he feuding with someone named Ljotolf in Iceland? How did he get to Iceland? Is that even the same Thorstein or is it Thorstein's son or maybe his grandson? And what the hell is happening here!?! But never fear, we successfully steer the Saga Thing ship through the dangerous waters of the Big Lacuna and reach the other side of the saga safely. Along the way, we explore how a lacuna this big happens, what its effects are, and how scholars work to fill the empty space left in the narrative. Good times! Let us know what you think by getting in on the conversation here: Sagathingpodcast on Facebook Sagathingpodcast on Instagram Sagathingpodcast on Bluesky Sagathingpod on X (Twitter) Saga Thing's unofficial official Discord Music Credits Intro Music - "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music - "Stormfront" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We return to the tale of Thorstein as seeks fame, honor, and a bit of respect from his father. He's already defeated the great Viking known as Ljot the Pale, which is a big feather in his cap. Unfortunately, he lost his brother Thorolf in the battle. Eager to bury his beloved brother in style, Thorstein heads for the shores of Sweden where he'll meet an aging jarl with a problem that only the bravest of men could possibly resolve. This episode features a nice blend of all that good medieval literature has to offer. Along the way, we navigate around a little lacuna at an important moment in the text and then get sucked into the gaping maw of the big lacuna that separates the two parts of this saga. It's a pretty wild ride. If you're interested in learning more about the rules of the holmgang as it appears in the Icelandic sagas, check out this old Saga Brief on the subject: Saga Brief 2: Holmgang, or The Icelandic Art of Dueling Share your thoughts on the saga so far and join in on the conversations here: Sagathingpodcast on Facebook Sagathingpodcast on Instagram Sagathingpodcast on Bluesky Sagathingpod on X (Twitter) Saga Thing's unofficial official Discord Music Credits Intro Music - "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music - "Stormfront" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We begin the new year with a saga that has been compared to the works of Shakespeare himself. Not necessarily in a favorable light, but definitely compared. As we hinted in our 10th Anniversary episode, we're jumping into the sagas of Eyjafjörður in Northern Iceland (including Svarfdæla saga, Valla-Ljóts saga, Víga-Glúms saga, and Ljósvetninga saga). Up first is Svarfdæla saga, a surprisingly compelling (but sometimes frustrating) narrative that Jónas Kristjánsson described as "one of the greatest oddities among the sagas of Icelanders" in his book Eddas and Sagas (244). And if that doesn't sell you on it, then how about this fine quote from Fredrik Heinemann from his paper "Svarfdæla saga: The Norwegians and the Swedes," the saga efficiently characterizes minor and major figures with the deft brush strokes of saga writing at its best" (237). We think you'll agree after listening to this episode covering the first six chapters of the saga. In this episode, we meet two brothers called Thorolf and Thorstein. One is a typical saga golden boy, the other is a kolbítr. But if you know your saga tropes, you know that big things are in store for that lazy coal-eater. Along the way, we talk about other brothers we've met in the sagas, the sudden appearance of a castle in the narrative, and one of the more unbelievable candidates for Best Bloodshed we've seen in a while. We also get back to the listener runesack to address a question from our Discord page about Viking weddings. There's all that and more in our first episode of 2024. It's good to be back! If you're interested in doing your own word usage research, check out The Dictionary of Old Norse Prose. Join in on the conversation here: Sagathingpodcast on Facebook Sagathingpodcast on Instagram Sagathingpodcast on Bluesky Sagathingpod on X (Twitter) Saga Thing's unofficial official Discord Music Credits Intro Music - "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music - "Stormfront" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ny luke i julekalenderen, nok en legende gjester oss, og FOR en legende dette er. Frode Kippe mente at dette er en av de vanskeligste motstanderne han har møtt, selv om tallene sier noe helt annet. Hovedpersonen selv også forsåvidt. Vet du hvilken storscorer som gjester oss i dag? Sjekk ut da vel...Episodesponsor: Bjugn SparebankDesign: Jan Erik BaltoI desember publiserer vi en episode hver dag i vår julekalender, hvor vi har med 15 nåværende spillere fra eliteserien, samt 9 legender fra norsk fotball. Hver dag kan du vinne en drakt i premie ved å tippe hvem som er den neste gjesten.En stor takk til alle klubbene i eliteserien og landslaget som har sponset oss med 24 drakter. Vi må også rette en takk til alle episodesponsorene.Sist men ikke minst: En stor takk til vår trofaste medhjelper Jan Erik Balto som bidrar med alt grafisk materiell til vår podcast.For annonsering: den69mann@outlook.com og jonasundet@gmail.com

So after the battle with Argonastyl, the mighty Troll, our friends are licking their wounds and their losses.  They travel back to the village to tell the villagers the outcome.  They do better than that. In the end, they show them.Werewolf the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/WerewolfthePodcastSupport the show by becoming a monthly subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1797037/supportOr Caffeine us up! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WerewolfwilThe Werewolf's Story Book.  Link below.https://amzn.to/3eftjPaFacebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/werewolfthepodcast/Twitter thingyhttps://twitter.com/AWerewolfsStoryYoutube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKNSJs6cyQ-zq6QBLisikCwGregory Alexander Sharp: linktr.ee/sempai_gregIl Lupo on Amazon: UK: http://tinyurl.com/lupobookuk US: http://tinyurl.com/lupobookusaAdrian Lopez: http://linktr.ee/alstorytimellcalstorytimellc.comLycaon Bloodlines on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lycaon-Bloodlines-Adrian-Lopez-ebook/dp/B0CHXDVBBH/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3H3SXY9XIYT1C&keywords=lycaon+bloodlines&qid=1695669708&sprefix=lycaon+bloodlines%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1 Support the show

Thorstein and Fenrir are at the Temple of Uppsala in the good old Vikingest of times.  He has come to give sacrifice to the gods of old.  Thor, Freyja and the old man himself, Odin.   At the festival, he shows his people what he is.  He is a Werewolf.  A spirit walker.  To test his strength he is asked to kill a Troll who has been causing trouble further North.  Let's see how that goes for our heroes. Werewolf the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/WerewolfthePodcastSupport the show by becoming a monthly subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1797037/supportOr Caffeine us up! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WerewolfwilThe Werewolf's Story Book.  Link below.https://amzn.to/3eftjPaFacebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/werewolfthepodcast/Twitter thingyhttps://twitter.com/AWerewolfsStoryYoutube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKNSJs6cyQ-zq6QBLisikCwGregory Alexander Sharp: linktr.ee/sempai_gregIl Lupo on Amazon: UK: http://tinyurl.com/lupobookuk US: http://tinyurl.com/lupobookusaAdrian Lopez: http://linktr.ee/alstorytimellcalstorytimellc.comLycaon Bloodlines on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lycaon-Bloodlines-Adrian-Lopez-ebook/dp/B0CHXDVBBH/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3H3SXY9XIYT1C&keywords=lycaon+bloodlines&qid=1695669708&sprefix=lycaon+bloodlines%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1Support the show

We have taken a break from the heftiness of dealing with hell by going back in time to one of Fenrir's earlier hosts.  We go back using the woo-woo machine to meet Thorstein as he and his family go to Uppsala to give their gifts to the gods.  Wil has another reason to go.  He wants to reveal himself as the wolfman to all.  To allow all to see him and allow all to know that he will be king of them all.   Werewolf the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/WerewolfthePodcastSupport the show by becoming a monthly subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1797037/supportOr Caffeine us up! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WerewolfwilThe Werewolf's Story Book.  Link below.https://amzn.to/3eftjPaFacebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/werewolfthepodcast/Twitter thingyhttps://twitter.com/AWerewolfsStoryYoutube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKNSJs6cyQ-zq6QBLisikCwGregory Alexander Sharp: linktr.ee/sempai_gregIl Lupo on Amazon: UK: http://tinyurl.com/lupobookuk US: http://tinyurl.com/lupobookusaAdrian Lopez: http://linktr.ee/alstorytimellcalstorytimellc.comLycaon Bloodlines on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lycaon-Bloodlines-Adrian-Lopez-ebook/dp/B0CHXDVBBH/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3H3SXY9XIYT1C&keywords=lycaon+bloodlines&qid=1695669708&sprefix=lycaon+bloodlines%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1Support the show

Did you know the Vikings had their own version of the crazy cat lady? Except his nickname was "the Sledgehammer" and his twenty magical cats were his bodyguards? Find out how Thorstein and his brothers handle their next challenge and why unnamed Norwegians in the sagas are Star Trek "red shirts." Plus, I talk through a simple headlock defense for the next time you have a crazy Viking cat man trying to drag you headlong into a swamp where you'll both sink to your deaths. Maps of locations mentioned in the Sagas: sagamap.hi.is To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the  "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF as well  as a full translation of Chapter 51 of the Budoushoshinshu about  disciplined martial arts training... go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email.

I dagens episode har jeg med meg Thorstein Vale Opdal. Han er i dag partner i advokatfirmaet DSA og har tidligere jobbet som senioradvokat i eiendomsavdelingen til DLA Piper.Han bistår daglig klienter med leiekontrakter, eiendomsutviklingsprosjekter, tomtefeste og kjøp og salg av eiendom.Thorstein har også publisert flere artikler i anerkjente juridiske tidsskrifter og er medforfatter av en artikkelserie om eiendomsrett. Han har tidligere vært dommerfullmektig og har bistått klienter med tvisteløsning både i og utenfor rettssalen.Gled deg til dagens episode hvor vi snakker om eiendom fra et juridisk perspektiv.Book en strategisamtale med en dyktig rådgiver for å komme i gang med eiendom.LENKE: https://eiendomskoden.no/podcast

Thorstein and Fenrir take a boat ride over the sea to the holy island of Lindisfarne.  There they meet the local community and like them so much that they take them home with them.  Well some of them. For Il Lupo on Amazon: UK: http://tinyurl.com/lupobookuk US: http://tinyurl.com/lupobookusaSupport the show.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WerewolfwilThe Werewolf's Story Book.  Link below.https://amzn.to/3eftjPaFacebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/werewolfthepodcast/Twitter thingyhttps://twitter.com/AWerewolfsStorytik tok werewolfthepodcastSupport the show

Thorstein and Fen meet Odin.  Father of the Vikings.For Il Lupo on Amazon: UK: http://tinyurl.com/lupobookuk US: http://tinyurl.com/lupobookusaSupport the show.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WerewolfwilThe Werewolf's Story Book.  Link below.https://amzn.to/3eftjPaFacebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/werewolfthepodcast/Twitter thingyhttps://twitter.com/AWerewolfsStorySupport the show

Thorstein goes to the next village and does not make friends.Support the show.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WerewolfwilThe Werewolf's Story Book.  Link below.https://amzn.to/3eftjPaFacebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/werewolfthepodcast/Twitter thingyhttps://twitter.com/AWerewolfsStoryIl Lupo.  Werewolf Novel  by Gregory Alexander Sharphttps://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=il+lupo&i=digital-text&crid=15LIPH18EWYCM&sprefix=%2Cdigital-text%2C221&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_1_0_recentSupport the show

Thorsteins farm gets attacked by some nasty, brutish men while his dad has gone to market.  It's okay, though, as the Werewolf is on the scene.Support the show.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WerewolfwilThe Werewolf's Story Book.  Link below.https://amzn.to/3eftjPaFacebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/werewolfthepodcast/Twitter thingyhttps://twitter.com/AWerewolfsStorySupport the show

We now go back a few thousand years in time to share the lives of others with the wolf soul Fenrir.  To meet his second human through his life's journey.  This is Thorstein, a young Ostmen boy.  Better known to us as the Norse or Vikings.    Here Fen meets the boy, and they start their journey to greatness. Support the show.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WerewolfwilThe Werewolf's Story Book.  Link below.https://amzn.to/3eftjPaFacebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/werewolfthepodcast/Twitter thingyhttps://twitter.com/AWerewolfsStorySupport the show

Thorstein overlever ikke den harde vinteren, men Gudrid hører Thorstein tale til henne – hun skal forfølge deres drøm om å seile til Vinland. Forteller: Ola G. Furuseth. Gudrid: Mari Dahl Sæther Lyddesign: Hilde Rolfsnes. Komponist Matti Bye Oversettelse og regi: Marianne Sævig. Hør episoden i appen NRK Radio

Gudrid seiler fra Island for å skape et nytt liv på Grønland. Hun gifter seg med Thorstein, men vinteren er hard og ektemannen blir alvorlig syk. Forteller: Ola G. Furuseth. Gudrid: Mari Dahl Sæther Lyddesign: Hilde Rolfsnes. Komponist Matti Bye Oversettelse og regi: Marianne Sævig Redaktør i NRK: Marianne Furevold-Boland. Hør episoden i appen NRK Radio

The Grettir Saga concludes with his half-brother Thorstein finding freedom and romance in Constantinople. If you like what you hear and want to chip in to support the podcast, my Patreon is here. I'm on Twitter @circus_human, Instagram @humancircuspod, and I have some things on Redbubble. Sources: Grettir's Saga, translated by Jesse Byock. Oxford University Press, 2009. Grettir's Saga, translated by Denton Fox and Hermann Palsson. University of Toronto Press, 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We continue the saga of the people of Vatnsdal today. Thorstein gets married, has a son and we learn a bit about naval combat between Viking groups. As well as what characteristics can be inferred from the text about the qualities of a good warrior and the basics of good strategy. Maps of locations mentioned in the Sagas: sagamap.hi.is To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF as well as a full translation of Chapter 51 of the Budoushoshinshu about disciplined martial arts training... go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email.

I dag forteller Thorstein Helstad oss om hans møte med en annen Brann-legende!

S2 Episode 23: The Vikings of North America: Eirik the Red's Saga In this episode, Shawn discusses the tale of the Norse discovery and settlement of Greenland, along with the accidental discovery by Leif Erikson of North America, as told in "Eirik the Red's Saga", a source written in the early 1300s ce. Although the story details the lives of the characters of Eirik the Red, his offspring Leif, Thorstein, and Freydis... It more so follows the adventures of Karlsefni and his adventures trying to build a permanent settlement on the New World only to fail in his venture due to the consistent threat of Native Americans. Karlsefni's wife, Gudrid, also plays a big part in this story as she was prophesized to achieve great things, along with her family line that "can be traced" to the Icelandic Bishops in the 13/14th centuries. Donate to help buy Shawn & David matching drinking horns and participate in the December 2022 Fireside Chat! https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/donation/ or https://www.patreon.com/prosocheproject Ways to support us: If you have been enjoying our show, please write a 5 star review on itunes to help spread our podcast to a wider audience: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-two-ravens-a-norse-mythology-podcast/id1604263830 Follow us or leave a message on Twitter or Instagram: Twitter: (@TwoRavenPodcast): https://twitter.com/TwoRavenPodcast Instagram: (@BetweenTwoRavens): https://www.instagram.com/betweentworavens/ Check out David's writing:  Prosoche Project (www.prosocheproject.com).  Walled Garden (https://thewalledgarden.com/davidalexander) Additional Info/Books Discussed: 'He: Understanding Masculine Psychology' by Robert A. Johnson: https://amzn.to/3fB18Lr Our podcast is part of The Walled Garden Podcast Network. The Walled Garden is committed to the pursuit of Truth, Wisdom, Virtue, and the Divine, wherever it might be found.  Visit thewalledgarden.com to learn more about weekly meet-ups and the writing and podcasts of our other contributors.

In der 51. Folge war Till van Treeck (Professor am Institut für Sozioökonomie der Uni Duisburg-Essen) bei Julia und Martin in der Wirtschaft zu Gast. Sie haben sich darüber unterhalten, warum sich das kapitalistische Wirtschaftssystem in verschiedenen Ländern unterscheidet und welche Auswirkungen die unterschiedlichen Spielarten des Kapitalismus (Varieties of Capitalism) auf die Unternehmensstruktur, Ungleichheit und soziale Mobilität haben. Ihr erfahrt in dieser Folge, was Statuskonsum ist, warum dieser bei steigender Ungleichheit zunimmt und warum vor allem der Statuskonsum der oberen Mittelschicht Klima-schädlich ist. Zudem hat Till uns noch erzählt, inwiefern eine Verkürzung der Arbeitszeit im Gegensatz dazu zum Klimaschutz beitragen kann und wie Arbeitszeit und Statuskonsum mit den Varieties of Capitalism zusammenhängen. Tills Lesetipps: Keynes, John Maynard (1930): "Die ökonomischen Möglichkeiten unserer Enkelkinder" Veblen, Thorstein (1899): "The Theory of the Leisure Class" Bertrand Russel (1935): "Lob des Müßiggangs"

durée : 00:04:14 - Le Pourquoi du comment : économie et social - par : Dominique Méda - De la "classe de loisir", apanage de la classe dominante

Er det mest flaks, eller finnes det konkrete steg man kan ta for å lykkes med egne selskap og prosjekter? Det svarer investor og gründer Thorstein Selvik og hans kompanjong Jørgen Knudsen på i denne episoden av Drømmefanger. I tillegg får programleder Susann verdifulle tips av ekspertene om hvordan hun kan lykkes med sin gründer-drøm. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Øyvind Ekeberg, Senior Solution Architect from Red Hat and Thorstein Nordby, Senior System Consultant at Redpill Linpro talk about the importance of automation in this episode. How can you succeed with automation in your business, and what could the consequences of automation be for you? The short answer to this is interaction across fields of knowledge and more time. To hear more about automation culture, listen to the full episode. Øivind's recommendations: http://theopenorganization.org/ https://www.ansible.com/ Thorsteins recommendations: https://www.redpill-linpro.com/blogs https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/er-din-organisasjon-%25C3%25A5pen-automasjon-%25C3%25B8ivind-ekeberg/

Frode Lia, Lars Dybwad og Thorstein Helstad diskuterer helgens kamper og oddsspill. Tema er feilprising i Premier League, bråk i Ligue1 og Thorstein ser på bunnstriden i OBOS-ligaen. 

Leadsgenerering og fokuset på MQLs er en utdatert tilnærming til B2B-markedsføring som skaper dårlige resultater og som gjør bedrifter sløser med en stor del av markedsføringsbudsjettet. I denne episoden diskuterer Thorstein hvorfor å sette leads og MQLs skaper mange ineffektiviteter for salgsteamet og resulterer i en dårlig opplevelse for kjøpere.

Frode Lia, Lars Dybwad og Thorstein Helstad diskuterer helgens kamper og oddsspill.  Tema er feilprising i Ligue1, favoritter i fare og Thorstein ser til Madrid. 

Sign up to all live workshops and podcasts here: https://lu.ma/fullfunnelOne of the most tech-savvy and advanced markets in Europe is Scandinavia. Scandinavian companies have a high purchasing power, yet, according to Thorstein Nordby, lots of them got stuck in the 2010 inbound marketing playbook:— Create an ebook— Create a landing page — Run ads— Send all the contacts that downloaded the ebook to salesCompanies that do marketing differently there can immediately cut through the noise. Especially, those that prioritize account-based marketing campaigns.In Scandinavia, you have access to the publicly available data like revenue, investments, board members, etc, which simplifies account-list building.While this market seems to be the icing on the cake, it has lots of nuances. These nuances cost lots of money to the new vendors that are entering the market and are not aware about them.I sat down with Thorstein to discuss:- How he lands 70k-150k customers from Scandinavia with account-based marketing programs- How to enter the Scandinavian market without making costly mistakes- How he changes the lead generation mindset of his clients towards revenue marketing.RESOURCES:Thorstein on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorsteinnordby/ Nettly: https://www.nettly.co/

Frode Lia, Lars Dybwad og Thorstein Helstad diskuterer ukens kamper og oddsspill. Tema denne gangen innspurten i Premier League og Ligue1. I tillegg avgir Thorstein en statusrapport på Eliteserie-lagene.

In today's episode, I bring you two segments. I use the first segment to talk about KBRS, what I have built with this radio show and where we are on the charts! I also discuss the growth strategy I have for the show. In the second segment, I was inspired by Thorstein Veblen's Theory of Conspicuous Consumption. Applying thoughtful consideration to what we spend our money on as well as consideration to what other people demand. A rare interesting point, on efficiency, from an anti-capitalist.   Want to keep "Killing Bigger?"   "Call in" to the show with speakpipe.com/killbigger   Check out KillBigger.com   Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app!   Please support our generous sponsor: The American Precious Metals Exchange at https://apmex.com   Write Kill Bigger Radio a five-star review if you are an Apple subscriber   Follow KBRS on Twitter: https://twitter.com/killbiggerradio   Join the discussion at https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/kaks-kill-bigger-radio-show.95326/   Consider applying to the Kill Bigger Incubator Program https://www.killbigger.com/the-kill-bigger-incubator/   Finally, please share episodes you like and tell your friends! DISCLAIMER! I am NOT your financial advisor. Do your own research. I advocate heavily that you should make intelligent and informed decisions based on your own understanding or hire someone that does this for you. Kill Bigger™️ & Kill Bigger Radio™️ are © Kyle Keegan Holdings LLC.

I denne episoden har Marcus som vi så smått presenterte i forrige episode fått styre skuta og dratt på tur. Marcus dro på tur med Espen og en gjeng erfarne overlandere. Møt Thorstein som med åra har blitt en erfaren overlander her til lands. Marcus tar oss med på en imaginær walkaround rundt han LC150 fra strandkanten. På de 41 minuttene denne episoden tar så er du såvidt ute av fredagstrafikken på vei til camp... Håper denne episoden er en fryd for øret. Takk til alle som har gjort denne episoden mulig!

What happens when a stubborn Icelander enters an outhouse alone at night against the orders of King Olaf Tryggvason? Find out as Saga Thing takes on The Tale of Thorstein Shiver! If you haven't read this one yet, you can find it in the back of your Penguin edition of Sagas of Icelanders or Icelandic Histories and Romances Also, check out Vikings in 30 Seconds (mentioned by John in the conclusion). Music Credits: Intro: From “Death Awaits” by Billy Malmstrom Outro: From “Óðinn” by Krauka  

Vi fikk ikke levert noe episode i går, noe måtte gjøres! Børre tok bestikket i egne hender og tok en ringerunde rundt i det ganske land for å få litt status. Denne kjøreturen hadde tatt 26 timer dersom du kjørte den i oppringt rekkefølge! Takk til Simon, Pål, Espen, Odd Joar, Bjarne, Haakon, Cato, Thorstein og selvsagt Jon! Takk for at dere stilte opp på spesielt kort tid, dere er fantastiske! 59°42'48.1"N 11°08'16.6"E

Welcome to Part 2 of our thrilling saga! Viking comes to collect his sons bodies after the encounter on the ice, Jokul's desire for vengeance remains, & new adversaries are revealed. Listen to incredible tales and battles as we journey with Thorstein from youth to manhood. There is no shortage of mythology, seiðr or lore, and a thoroughly satisfying conclusion! The Saga of Thorstein, Viking's Son – Translation by Rasmus B Anderson http://bit.do/fqVdj Music provided by Adrian Von Zeigler – Saga https://adrianvonziegler.bandcamp.com/album/saga https://www.youtube.com/user/AdrianvonZiegler https://open.spotify.com/artist/6qDQ6rJG5TOT7PppxBKhqI?autoplay=true&v=A https://play.google.com/music/preview/Apcndr34api4tpne5fokykgt2ii?play=1 https://www.facebook.com/AdrianvonZiegler/

Ifølge nye beregninger fra Kommunernes Landsforening er det sket en stigning i antallet af børn og unge, som har modtaget en eller flere psykiatriske diagnoser. Martin Blicher taler med Thorstein Theilgaard,der er generalsekretær i foreningen Bedre Psykiatri.

Frode Lia, Lars Dybwad og Thorstein Helstad diskuterer helgens kamper og oddsspill. I denne episoden besvarer vi lytterspørsmål, Frode tror på mål i Premier League, Lars har en høyoddser i La Liga og Thorstein mener Borussia Dortmund går som toget.

Frode Lia, Lars Dybwad og Thorstein Helstad diskuterer helgens kamper og oddsspill. Thorstein forsøker seg med et uavgjortspill, mens Lars og Frode satser på slitne ben etter Champions League-spill i La Liga.

Frode Lia, Lars Dybwad og Thorstein Helstad diskuterer helgens kamper og oddsspill. Lars kommer med overbevisende argumentasjon for to spill i Ligue1. Thorstein snakker om Rooney-effekten og Frode går igjennom rekken av favoritter i fare.

Welcome to part 1 of The Saga of Thorstein, Viking's Son! This is a tale of loyalty, oaths, and friendship. A story of men who strive to survive in a world full of sorcery, battle, and high adventure! Hear of Viking, a warrior who forges the enduring bonds of foster-brotherhood, and of his son Thorstein; defender of his brothers, who test the strength of their father's words. Jotuns, elves, and dwarves, kings, warriors, and women, what more could we ask for? Part 2 (the conclusion) in two weeks' time! The Saga of Thorstein, Viking's Son – Translation by Rasmus B Anderson http://bit.do/fqVdj Music provided by Adrian Von Zeigler – Saga https://adrianvonziegler.bandcamp.com/album/saga https://www.youtube.com/user/AdrianvonZiegler https://open.spotify.com/artist/6qDQ6rJG5TOT7PppxBKhqI?autoplay=true&v=A https://play.google.com/music/preview/Apcndr34api4tpne5fokykgt2ii?play=1 https://www.facebook.com/AdrianvonZiegler/

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/    

Frode Lia, Lars Dybwad og Thorstein Helstad diskuterer helgens kamper og oddsspill. Thorstein er veldig imponert over Watford, Barcelona går imot Messi, Lars forklarer europeisk handicap og Frode melder om en favoritt i fare.

Following on from last episode’s reading of Ale-Hood, I’m reading the story of Thorstein the Staff-Struck. It carries over some characters and themes from Hrafnkel’s Saga and The Story of Ale-Hood. Stay tuned after the story for an analysis of themes from the story, as well as some information on some of the historical aspects … Continue reading Episode 009 – Thorstein the Staff-Struck + Analysis

Ukens gjest er en skikkelig goalgetter fra Hedmarken. Han har spilt for HamKam, Brann, Austria Wien, Rosenborg, Le Mans, Monaco, Lillestrøm, Hammersborg, Bærumsløkka og Ready. I tillegg har han nærmere 40 landskamper for Norge. Han er blitt kåret til tidenes nest største Brann-spiller, og han har vunnet serien i Norge tre ganger, samt cup- og seriemester i Østerrike. Programledere: Fredrik Sveen og Ole-Jørgen Wiig Podcasten er produsert av Radio Metro for Sportsbibelen.com

Ukens gjest er en skikkelig goalgetter fra Hedmarken. Han har spilt for HamKam, Brann, Austria Wien, Rosenborg, Le Mans, Monaco, Lillestrøm, Hammersborg, Bærumsløkka og Ready. I tillegg har han nærmere 40 landskamper for Norge. Han er blitt kåret til tidenes nest største Brann-spiller, og han har vunnet serien i Norge tre ganger, samt cup- og seriemester i Østerrike. Programledere: Fredrik Sveen og Ole-Jørgen Wiig Podcasten er produsert av Radio Metro for Sportsbibelen.com

"Lorteby!" - Ringkøbing er andet og mere end vestenvind og kristendom. Tag med, når forfatter Thorstein Thomsen i kunstens navn tager favntag med gensidige fordomme og beskyldninger om arrogance. Optagelse, produktion og tilrettelæggelse: Mads Bjørn Lundsgaard. Redaktør og medtilrettelægger: Kåre Vedding Poulsen. Oplæsning: Thomas Holmby. Podcasten er produceret af DR i samarbejde med Dansk Forfatterforening i forbindelse med projektet 'Hvem er Danmark', der er støttet af Nordea-fonden. Læs mere om projektet på hvemerdanmark.dk

"Lorteby!" - Ringkøbing er andet og mere end vestenvind og kristendom. Tag med, når forfatter Thorstein Thomsen i kunstens navn tager favntag med gensidige fordomme og beskyldninger om arrogance. Optagelse, produktion og tilrettelæggelse: Mads Bjørn Lundsgaard. Redaktør og medtilrettelægger: Kåre Vedding Poulsen. Oplæsning: Thomas Holmby. Podcasten er produceret af DR i samarbejde med Dansk Forfatterforening i forbindelse med projektet 'Hvem er Danmark', der er støttet af Nordea-fonden. Læs mere om projektet på hvemerdanmark.dk

Ukas gjest har Wikipediaside på 16 forskjellige språk! Nylig møtte vi en fyr som mente gjesten er en av topp 3 bergensere igjennom tidene – selv om han er fra Hamar! Glem Ole Bull, glem Erna Solberg, glem Davyen, Edvard Grieg og Herman Friele; ukas modell og undertøysgründer er viktigere! Han herja i Norge, han har vært proff i Frankrike, Monaco og Østerrike - der han var med som en slags verge for Raymond Kvisvik. Han jobber i dag som agent, han er serie-, cup- og supercupmester i Østerrike og han har vunnet Eliteserien med to forskjellige klubber. Han har vunnet flere Kniksenpriser og har blitt kåret til året Brann-spiller. Ukas gjest er tidligere undersått av Christoph Daum og Jogi Löw, og tidligere Ham Kam-, Hammersborg-, Lillestrøm- og Norge-spiss, Thorstein Helstad! Thorstein forklarer oss hvorfor Marco Simone er verdens verste trener, han forteller om da han ble proff i Austria Wien for å være grei med Raymond Kvisvik Han hyller Frode Kippe og så lover han å begynne å selge boxershortsen sine igjen! Abonner og anmeld oss gjerne i iTunes og sjekk oss ut på Instagram, Facebook og Twitter: @P3HeiaFotball

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In this episode, John and Andy continue to follow the adventures of the increasingly unlikable Bui Andridsson. We begin with a much needed change of scenery as Bui flees Iceland. I turns out that some people still hold a grudge for Bui's slaying of Thorstein. In Norway, Bui meets with a somewhat hostile King Harald Fairhair and his foster-father, King Dofri. Oh, and he happens to be a giant who lives in a mountain. What kind of shenanigans will Bui get up to this time? Will Bui reunite with his beloved Olof? And will he ever reconcile with the powerful family of Thorgrim the goði? And who is the striking young stranger wrestling with Bui at the end of the saga? Find out as we wrap up our summary of Kjalnesinga Saga. Thanks to Matt Smith for sharing his talents. This original drawing shows Bui meeting the imposing, but strangely seductive Frið. As you'll hear, she proves to be a bit more woman than Bui can handle. Matt wrote and illustrated Barbarian Lord, a graphic novel heavily inspired by the Icelandic Sagas.  You can see more of his work here: matt-illustrations.com. Again, if you like what he's doing for Saga Thing, drop him a line and express your appreciation on Twitter, where he's @barbarianlord. Be sure to listen through to the end, because we finally announce the winners of our Promote Saga Thing Contest. Winners should get in touch with us at sagathingpodcast@gmail.com with info on where to send the Saga Thing t-shirt. Music Credits: Intro Music - "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Review Music - "Snake Rag" by King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band 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/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNQx3KPxifQ

Thorstein Helstad har vært på besøk! Og har fortalt hvor gøy det var å vinne serien med Brann, hvem som brukte lengst tid foran speilet og hvorfor han gikk glipp av noen 17- mai-tog. Det blir også en del om hans tid i Wien, da han ble trent av både Joachim Löw og Christoph Daum, og da han havnet helt ute i kulda i Monaco. Også blir det selvsagt en del om Helstad-trusene, som dessverre fikk et annet navn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Forfatter, musiker og storyteller Thorstein Thomsen er på besøg for at tale om Wim Wenders' dokumentar Pina (2011). En film om koreografen og direktøren for Tanztheater Wuppertal, der gjorde et stort indtryk på Thorstein, da han så den i biografen. Vi taler om filmens langsommelighed, om de følelser, dansen frembringer, og om Thorsteins oplevelse sammen med sin mor, efter de havde set filmen sammen. Men vi når også helt andre steder hen i afsnittet, der blandt andet tæller en historie om Quentin Tarantino, en oplevelse med Pia Raug samt dokumentaristen Joshua Oppenheimer. Velkommen til Tårekanalen! Musik: Anders Colstrup Hvass & Jonas Wetterslev.  

The land of giants. Jotunheim. The realm of the monstrous "other" from Norse myth. Thorstein grew up being told it was only a legend, and he probably thought as much...until he walked into it. This is the epic saga of Thorstein Mansion-Might, a legendary Viking who is bigger than doors. The creature this time is Dr. Big Bird. He's a big bird who is an ancient world doctor. That sounds impressive until you think that probably anyone alive today is qualified to be an ancient world doctor. --- Sponsors: War Dragons: Check out our awesome team, just search for "TheVolsungs". You can download War Dragons for free today at http://www.wardragons.com/legends (be sure to go from a phone or tablet device, though. Hello Fresh: We are seriously getting into Hello Fresh. You have to try it. It makes cooking easy, fun, and simple. It's by far my favorite meal service. Go to http://www.hellofresh.com/legends and use the code LEGENDS30 to get $30 off your first meal. --- Music: "Direct to Video" by Chris Zabriskie "Cases to Rest" by Blue Dot Sessions "Aim is True" by Podington Bear "Boardwalk" by Podington Bear "Chrysalis" by Podington Bear "Degradation" by Podington Bear "March" by Podington Bear "Miss You" by Podington Bear "Rubber Robot" by Podington Bear "Tarnish" by Podington Bear "These Times" by  Blue Dot Sessions "Well Water" by Blue Dot Sessions

For our second episode of Saga Shorts, we've chosen the brilliant "Tale of Thorstein Bull's-leg" (Þorsteins Þáttr uxafóts).  As one of the longer þættir, this one defies categorization. It tells the story of Thorstein Oddnyarson, a child abandoned at birth who grows up to be a hero in the court of King Olaf Tryggvason.  Along the way, he'll find his parents, do battle with the undead, raid the home of a troll family, experience a miracle, almost drown in vomit, and fight a pagan bull.  It's got everything you could want in a saga and more, all wrapped in a nice little Þáttr sized package. For this episode, we used George Clark's translation, "The Tale of Thorstein Bull's-Leg," in The Complete Sagas of Icelanders, Vol. 4, ed. Vidar Hrinsson (Reykjavik: Leifur Eiriksson Publishing, 1997), 340-54. We mention Elizabeth Ashman Rowe's "Þorsteins þáttr uxafóts, Helga þáttr Þórissonar, and the Conversion þættir," Scandinavian Studies 76, no. 4 (2004): 459-74. Music Credits: Intro: From “Death Awaits” by Billy Malmstrom Outro: From “Óðinn” by Krauka

Welcome to the first episode of Saga Shorts, a side project of Saga Thing where John and Andy review the þættir of medieval Iceland.  In this episode, we provide a brief introduction to þættir and the difficulties one faces when trying to define the genre.  If you’re not interested in those technical details, just skip ahead to 10:10, where we begin our review of Þorsteins þáttr stangarhöggs (The Tale of Thorstein Staff-struck).  This fun little tale tells the story of an old Viking’s son named Thorstein who gets into some trouble with Bjarni Brodd-Helgisson, the local goði, after killing 3 of his farmhands.  Bibliography Harris, Joseph. “Genre and Narrative Structure in Some Íslendinga þættir.” Scandinavian Studies 44 (1972): 1-27. Harris, Joseph. “Þættir.” In Dictionary of the Middle Ages, vol. 12, edited by Joseph R. Strayer, 1-6. New York: Charles Scribner, 1989. Jakobsson, Ármann. “The Life and Death of the Medieval Icelandic Short Story.” Journal of English and Germanic Philology 112 (2013): 257-91. Kristjánsson, Jónas.  “Íslendinga þættir.” In Eddas and Sagas: Iceland’s Medieval Literature, translated by Peter Foote, 299-309. Reykjavík: Hið íslenska bókmenntafélag, 1997. Miller, William Ian. “A Case Study of the Sagas as Sources: Þorsteins Þáttr stangarhöggs and the Politics of Accident.” In Bloodtaking and Peacemaking: Feud, Law, and Society in Saga Iceland, 51-76. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1990. Rowe, Elizabeth Ashman. “The Long and the Short of It.” In The Routledge Research Companion to the Medieval Icelandic Sagas, edited by Ármann Jakobsson, Sverrir Jakobsson, 151-63. New York: Routledge, 2017. Rowe, Elizabeth Ashman and Joseph Harris. “Short Prose Narrative (þáttr).” In A Companion to Old-Norse-Icelandic Literature and Culture, edited by Rory McTurk, 462-78.  Malden, MA: Blackwell, 2005. Music Credits: Intro: From “Death Awaits” by Billy Malmstrom Outro: From “Óðinn” by Krauka

The Saga of the People of Vopnafjord picks up where The Saga of Thorstein the White left off.  It tells the story of two friends, Brodd-Helgi Thorgilsson and Geitir Lytingsson, and their rise to power.  The two men share everything in the beginning, including a desire to have that which is not theirs.  Their friendship only deepens when Brodd-Helgi marries Geitir's sister, Halla.  Later, their son Bjarni is given to Geitir as foster-son.  Things really couldn't be better between the two leading men of Vopnafjord.  But things fall apart, as they do in these stories, after Brodd-Helgi and Geitir begin to mistrust one another after a plot to rob a hapless Norwegian merchant crumbles.  Their relationship suffers further when Halla becomes ill and Brodd-Helgi wastes no time arranging another marriage for himself, this time to Thorgerd Silver.  The resulting animosity between Geitir and Brodd-Helgi proves too much for the district to bear.  Men from both sides are drawn into the conflict and some even lose their lives.  Though Geitir is reluctant to act as the aggressor, he is finally put on the offensive after some prodding by his thingmen.  What happens next is lost in the great gap left to us in the manuscript.  The saga picks things up again with the next generation from each family trying to pick up the pieces.  Here we find Bjarni, the son of Brodd-Helgi, going head-to-head with Thorkel, Geitir's son.  The two are not only kinsmen, they had also grown up together at Krossavik.  Though Bjarni attempts to make peace with Thorkel, there's little that can be done to assuage the thirst for vengeance.  Will Bjarni succeed in putting an end to this bloody and unfortunate feud? Or will Thorkel continue the cycle of violence and pass it on to the next generation?  There's only one way to find out.   The Stone Armor Defense The above image comes from Hurstwic's recreation of Brodd-Helgi's clever use of a stone slab to protect himself from Svart in chapter 2 of Vápnfirðinga saga.  Read all about this and other creative battle tactics here. For some more on this saga and its background, check out: Chapter 13 of Jesse Byock's Viking Age Iceland - "Friendship, Blood feud, and Power: The Saga of the People of Weapon's Fjord" Alan Berger's "Lawyers in the Old Icelandic Family Sagas: Heroes, Villains, and Authors" in Saga Book XX (1978-79): 70-79 And if you're interested in traveling to Vopnafjord and taking in all the sights yourself, maybe take a gander at a waterfall or two and pause for some fishing, then start here at https://www.visitvopnafjordur.com/en   Music Credits: Intro Music - "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Episode Summary - "Clash Defiant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 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/    

  Still full from the epic meal of Njal's Saga, John and Andy turn to lighter fare.  In this episode of Saga Thing, we follow Thorstein the White as he grows older and older and older.  Along the way, he has some children and loses his beloved wife.  To make matters worse, he also loses his eyesight, which makes running the farm a bit more difficult.  Fortunately, his son Thorgils is there to pick up the slack...until he's killed in a local disagreement between Thorstein the Fair and his rival Einar.  How will Thorstein the White get on without his trusted son?  Who will raise little Brodd-Helgi Thorgilsson?  And whose saga is this anyway?  Listeners will find a lot more here about Thorstein the Fair and Einar than they will Thorstein the White.  Nevertheless, join us as Saga Thing takes on The Saga of Thorstein the White! Music Credits: Intro Music - "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Episode Summary - "Iron Horse" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 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/

Vi er tilbake med ny episode i helt nytt studio, med en helt spesiell gjest. Andreas, Anders og Runar ønsker Thorstein Helstad velkommen inn i studio, og vi snakker om alt fra 5.div-fotball, hans forhold til Leeds i dag, hvordan han neeesten ble Leeds-spiller i 2000, og hvorfor Bruce Grobbelaar hadde det moro på hans bekostning i hine hårde dager. Ellers snakker vi selvfølgelig om kampene som har gått, og de som kommer, FA-cupens betydning, og transfervinduet som nå er lukket. Koselig blir det.

Our even numbered episodes are all about folk and fairy tales. This is The Tale of Thorstein from Iceland. I do not know when it is from. It has been difficult to find information on this one. This tale may take inspiration from the Vatnsdaela saga, in which a young Thorstein is shamed by his father to into doing an epic deed. And so he hides in a giants house and then kills the giant. But that is just my guess! It may have no relation except for those surface commonalities, that can be found in other stories of Iceland, and it just happened to be a Thorstein in there. Our recipe this week is Tonjiru. Show notes for this episode are on our website http://www.AcrossTheHedge.com. This episode is 50 minutes long.

In the thrilling conclusion to Grettir’s Saga, we follow the slender armed Thorstein Dromund on his quest to avenge his brother.  Thorstein’s adventures carry him from the shores of Norway to the bustling city of Constantinople, where the exiled King Harald Hardrada leads a rag tag bunch of Scandinavians called the Varangian Guard.  And if you thought the Grettir’s Saga author would pass up the chance to throw in another giant of saga literature, you were sorely mistaken.  Sadly, Harald is only featured in a cameo.  The real story of the Grettir’s Saga epilogue is the love affair of Thorstein and Spes.  Often referred to as the Spésar þáttr (The Tale of Spes “Hope”), the epilogue contrasts the epic ethos of the saga world with the more playful spirit of the continental romances.  If you have ever encountered the famous story of Tristan and Isolde, where the two lovers consistently outwit Isolde’s bumbling husband, King Mark, you’ll feel right at home in the Spésar þáttr.  Join us as we review this deceptively simple epilogue and discuss its potential value for understanding the rest of Grettir’s Saga. Along the way, we make reference to a few items of interest.  First among these are the blog sites featuring Drangey Island.  There are some pretty impressive pictures on these blogs and stories about Drangey: 1.      http://stuckiniceland.com/north/the-outlaws-paradise/ 2.      http://fooface.blogspot.com/2006/07/epic-climb.html And if you want to take our advice and visit Drangey for yourself, tours are available here: http://www.drangey.net/ Interested in the Brother Robert's 13th century Saga of Tristram and Isond?Or perhaps you'd like to start with Béroul’s The Romance of Tristan:And finally, we make reference to one of our favorite scholarly articles on Grettir's Saga, Kathryn Hume's "The Thematic Design of Grettis Saga" from The Journal of English and Germanic Philology 73.4 (1974): 469-86.  It's quite fascinating and worth a read.  Free to everyone with access to JSTOR.

Join us for the second half of the epic tale of the Vatnsdal chieftains and their family over six generations. In this episode, we clumsily attempt to trace the final three generations of this remarkable family.  We’ve crammed a lot into this episode and we barely scratch the surface. We pick up the story with the seven children of Ingimund Thorsteinsson (led by the bickering brothers Thorstein and Jokul) as they seek revenge against their father’s killer and begin a career as luck-favored witch-killers. Along the way, they encounter a particularly impressive villain named Thorolf Sledgehammer and his clowder of ornery cats.  With the district safe from evil-doers, the saga shifts to the next generation. This section begins with the sons of Thorstein Ingimundarson, Ingolf and some other guy.  Ingolf Thorsteinsson is the important one.  He’s the handsome Don Juan of Iceland who melts hearts and enrages menfolk across the north of Iceland. Ingolf may be a bit narcissistic, but he backs up his boasts with impressive feats of derring-do (see picture above, and note the rock strapped to his chest). The final generation is represented by Thorkel Scratcher, who we discussed briefly in Hallfred’s Saga Troublesome-poet.  Despite his humble origins as an illegitimate son abandoned to the elements as an infant, Thorkel Scratcher rises to become one of the great figures of Iceland. But great men often have jealous enemies… This episode is filled to bursting with berserkers, half-giants, demonic pumas, missionaries, witches, outlaws, legendary swords, legendary lovers, and the occasional bloodbath. How does one man with twenty enormous black cats keep the litterbox clean? What are the three tests of a chieftain hero? Can one man singlehandedly take out eighteen bandits if he has big enough stones? Is there room for two berserkers in a single family? And can a Norwegian companion ever survive a saga battle? Listen in and find out! In honor of the many Norwegian companions who have fallen in the name of saga violence, we’ve created a special shirt in our Saga Thing store.  Get one for your own Norwegian companion.

The Saga of the People of Vatnsdal tells the story of one family over 5 generations (though John will insist on counting 6).  We begin with Ketil the Large challenging his son, Thorstein, to find out what's lurking in the woods and killing everybody.  Thorstein turns out to be a very lucky fellow who is soon married to the daughter of a famous earl in Gotland.  Thorstein's son, Ingimund, is the central figure of this episode of Saga Thing.  We follow Ingimund from his noble youth, through his glory days as a Viking, all the way to his eventual death in the Vatnsdalur region of northern Iceland.  Will he go peacefully or will he suffer a violent death?  There's only one way to find out. This episode features giants, witches, and transcendental Laplanders.  We've also got epic battles, or at least references to epic battles, seduction, or at least attempts at seduction, and bloodshed...there's definitely bloodshed.  

I Forfatterforeningens "Røde sofa" i Café Retro i Knabrostræde i København fortæller Thorstein Thomsen om sin nye roman "Bellmans guitar", der foregår i 1950 i en arbejderfamilie i en forstad til København. Han interviewes af Sally Altschuler.

Gunnlaug Serpent-Tongue is a talented warrior-poet torn between his love for Helga the Fair and his quest for fame and fortune in the courts of Northern Europe.  Helga's father, Thorstein, gives him 3 years to travel and make a name for himself before his claim on Helga is forfeit.  Things get complicated when a rival for Helga's hand emerges in Hrafn the Skald, a court poet eager to get the best of Gunnlaug.  Will Gunnlaug win the hand of his fair maiden, or will hearts be broken?  Join us as we discuss one of saga literature's most successful romances, The Saga of Gunnlaug Serpent-Tongue.  Along the way, you'll learn about this fascinating sub-genre of the Sagas of the Icelanders, the harsh reality behind exposing newborns to the elements, and why a King of Norway would hide in a pigsty.If you like what you hear, pick up a copy of this great volume and enjoyThe Sagas of the Warrior Poets

The iPad 2 is the archetype of proto-obsolescent technology.  It embodies Thorstein Veblen's phrase 'conspicuous consumption.'  Yet there is one company that makes iPad cases built on the bookbinding tradition.  Dodocase, based in San Francisco, provides a reminder to users of new media platforms that skill, care and history must attend any decisions about rapid obsolescence and wasteful consumption.