The Northern Traditions Podcast

Shird's brother recently started following the old ways, so we brought him on the show to discuss what questions he has as a new practitioner. 

Parker thought he was just coming to pick up some gifts, but instead I roped him into the podcast! Parker (@sonofthevanir) is a hard man to pin down as he spends most of his time in the forest, often honoring the Vanir gods. In this episode we discuss with him his experience in working with Freyr, and we also explore the complexities of the Aesir and Vanir relationship! 

After 34 episodes we finally let Ian off the chain and talk about his lady love, Hel. An often misunderstood Goddess whom we will all one day surely meet. We discuss both Ian's personal experience with her, as well as what research remains of her in the Prose and Poetic Edda's.

We continue our conversation on viking representation in media, this time discussing video games specifically. We talk about our favorite moments in viking video games, as well as what we would like to see moving forward!

It has been a long time since I have mentioned "the hall" so in this video I give an update on the progress of searching for a a place to build. We also discuss our hopes and dreams of what such a place will be like in the years to come.

In this episode we talk about a range of topics with The Wildlings (@wildlingwoods) a crafty couple who create unique items out of sustainable natural elements. From bones, to willow wood, to deer skin, this pair creates some truly amazing work, and have quite the story to share!

We bring on Ben (@oaksandoaths) who runs his own podcast, as well as an instagram account for mens health. He recently found out he is going to become a father, so we took this time to discuss what he looks forward to as being a dad. We also discuss how we view parenthood in our modern world, as well as modern pagans. 

We explore the multiple avenues of magical practice with a returning guest, Erik (@erickdoesnthaveig). We discuss runes, seidr, shamanism, and much more! 

In this episode we bring on Austin (@austinwandering) to discuss animals and their place in paganism. From signs, fylgia, and visions. We discuss personal experiences as well as historical sources to share the importance of Animals in paganism. 

In this episode we discuss how wandering can make a huge impact on your life. That even small trips can make a huge difference in how you can see the world. As always this episode is filled with moments of hilarity and deep thoughts on the modern world we live in, through the pagan lens. 

In this episode we reunite the podcast team at last! We decided to have a round table discussion on ritual clothing, both in public and private practice. 

We bring on Kai to discuss his interesting story, having both been raised with the Native Lakota beliefs, and now practicing Norse Paganism. We draw connections between the two worlds, that every day, appear to grow ever more closely. 

We discuss an interesting take on Loki with Claire (@chaotic_claire) who is from the Netherlands. We also discuss her history with intense dreams, and her background in Wicca. 

In this episode we bring on Terry (@loki.son99) to discuss the Norse concept of the afterlife. Which means we tackle the question of who goes to Valhalla, and is Hel that bad of a place? 

We answer a community question on the Norse Creation Myth, and how literal we thought it to be. We also tackle other subjects of the Poetic Edda that seem to work with science, instead of against it. 

We bring on Matthew (@soil_shaman) a homesteader from Montana, to discuss life living off the grid. And how that has effected his personal heathen practices. He also runs his own YouTube: Eihwaz Initiations

We bring on Heath (@ravn_ager) who is our community chronicler, to discuss the importance of preserving our stories now. So that future generations can have a history to look back on. 

We invited Hew from The Raven's Eye (@the_ravens_eye_kindred) YouTube channel to discuss his upcoming projects, as well as talk about his work in magic!

Myself, Ian, and Caleb Baker the time to answers from the community submitted a poll on The Wisdom of Odin instagram. 

This video serves as an interview of myself and Caleb Baker as we return from our weekend celebrating Yule with the folk in Kentucky! 

We bring on Kaodin (@planty_pagan) to discuss her job working for the military, where she is actively seeking to improve representation of pagan individuals who are currently in the US Military. We tackle a lot of subjects in this video including beards, mjolnirs, altars, and other religious accommodations for active duty service members!

This episode will have a video podcast also featured on the Wisdom of Odin YouTube, if you would like to see our faces for once. Otherwise we are covering an important topic to us co-host: Taking your time with the faith. This is geared towards new practitioners as they take their first steps into Norse Paganism. 

In episode 15 we bring on Forrest Munden from The Salty Soldier (@munden_forrest). We discuss the importance of nutrition and maintaining a healthy body. As long as the influences of stoicism with norse paganism. We also discuss these topics in relation with Men's health! 

In this episode wearing on Raul (@cenizasdelragnarok) to discuss his time working with Bragi as both a Musician, and a native Spanish speaker. Raul is a close member of the community so this episode is a good casual hang out with friends. Something I think Bragi would appreciate! 

In this casual episode the co-host Jacob (@thewisdomofodin), Ian (@desert_pagan), and Shird (@bigshirdks) sit down to discuss viking/pagan representation within modern media. With Assassin Creed Valhalla's recent release many more people will become interested in the old gods. However the story of Viking history in media goes long before now. Join us as we discuss this topic and have a few good la...