Nordic Mythology Podcast

Mathias Nordvig and Daniel Farrand

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

  • 1 hour 47 minutes
    Ep 294 - Neurodivergent Sagas with Dan Coultas

    In this week's episode, Dan and Mags interview Dan Coultas to ask him about his research into identifying neurodivergent characters in Old Norse literature.


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    Follow Dan (Guest) on Instagram:


    https://www.instagram.com/thegodsowncounty


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    https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


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    https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


    If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


    Check 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


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    18 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 49 minutes
    Ep 293 - Did Vikings Drink Mead? with Simon Trafford

    In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Simon Trafford, Senior Lecturer in medieval history to dive into the topic of mead, how it's made, and the multiple purposes it was used for.


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    Follow Simon on Bluesky:


    https://bsky.app/profile/simonjptrafford.bsky.social


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    https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


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    https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


    If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


    Check 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


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    11 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Ep 292 - Runes Glorious Runes with Ema Tennås Rimstad

    In this week's episode, Dan and Mags have a chat with Ema Tennås Rimstad. A Doctoral Fellow in Philology who has been researching the use of bind runes during the Middle Ages in Norway.


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    https://www.instagram.com/etrimstad


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    https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


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    https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


    If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


    Check 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

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    4 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 2 hours 6 minutes
    Ep 291 - Conducting Heilung with Christopher Juul

    In this week's episode, Dan is joined by the legendary composer for Heilung, Christopher Juul, to take us through his process of how he makes music.


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    Follow Heilung on Instagram:


    https://www.instagram.com/amplifiedhistory


    And follow Christopher on his personal Instagram:


    https://www.instagram.com/christopher_juul


    Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


    https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


    If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


    Check 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


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    27 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Ep 290 - Cursed Swords with Liam Waters

    In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Liam Waters to discuss Cursed Swords and the mythology surrounding these fascinating weapons.


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    Follow Liam on X (Twitter):


    https://x.com/liamh2os


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    https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


    If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


    Check 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


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    20 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 42 minutes 54 seconds
    Viking Smut Ep 6 - The Skuldner Part 2

    In this month's smut episode, Dan, Mags and Clair return to the wild and raunchy tale that is The Skuldner.


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    Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LJbJ6nM_1Mo


    Follow Clare on Instagram:


    https://www.instagram.com/clareify


    Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


    https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


    Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


    https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


    If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


    Check 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.

    18 November 2025, 6:20 pm
  • 1 hour 23 minutes
    Ep 289 - Berserker and Ulfhednar with Dr Roderick Dale

    In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with archaeologist Roderick Dale to tell us about his research into Berserkers and Ulfhednar.


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    Pick up Rodrick's book:


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Realities-Berserkr-Studies-Medieval-History/dp/0367


    Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


    https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


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    https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


    If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


    Check 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.

    13 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    Ep 288 - Valkyries and Shieldmaidens with Carolyne Larrington and Cat Jarman

    In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Carolyne Larrington and Cat Jarman. Two beacons in their own fields within Norse mythology and history, who are here to regale us with the legends of the Valkyrie.


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    https://www.instagram.com/catjarman


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    https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


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    https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


    If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


    Check 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.

    6 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    Ep 287 - Sweden's Strongest Valkyrie with Michaela Maass

    In this week's episode, Dan and Mags chat with Michaela Maass, AKA Sweden’s Strongest Valkyrie, as she tells her tales of her journey to becoming the inspiring athlete she is known as today.


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    Follow Michaela on Instagram:


    https://www.instagram.com/unknownudie


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    https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


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    https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


    If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


    Check 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


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    30 October 2025, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Ep 286 - Being Harald with Peter Franzén

    In this week's episode, Dan and Mags meet with King Harald Finehair himself, Peter Franzén. Actor extraordinaire who is also a director, author, screenwriter, and occasional knife maker.


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    Follow Peter on his Instagram:


    https://www.instagram.com/peter.franzen


    Also check out the auction sight for one of his knives:


    https://www.hellmanhuutokaupat.fi


    Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


    https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


    Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


    https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


    If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


    Check 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.

    23 October 2025, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 45 minutes
    Ep 285 - Nexion- Sundrung with Jósúa Hróðgeir Rood

    In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by friend of the podcast Jósúa Hróðgeir Rood to discuss their new Nexion album, Sundrung, and its use of Nordic culture through black metal.


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    Follow Jósúa on his Instagram:


    https://www.instagram.com/josua_hrodgeir/?hl=en


    Also pick up their new album on the band's Bandcamp page:


    https://nexion.bandcamp.com/


    Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


    https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


    Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


    https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


    If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


    Check 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.

    16 October 2025, 5:00 am
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