I am Heathen (and so can You!!!)

What happens when modern life pulls us further and further away from the natural world? Drawing inspiration from Star Trek, environmental conservation, culinary ethics, and Norse Pagan spirituality, Einar Blackthorn explores the concept of "Re-Wilding" and humanity's increasingly fractured relationship with nature. From childhood experiences inspired by Ansel Adams and environmental activism throu...

What does it actually mean to be a Heathen in the modern world? In this episode of I Am Heathen , Einar tackles one of the most common questions asked by both newcomers and curious outsiders: What is a Heathen? Beyond the stereotypes, Hollywood portrayals, Viking aesthetics, and internet arguments, we explore the deeper meaning of Heathenry as a living spiritual tradition rooted in community, reci...

What happens when AI-generated Viking rappers start accusing each other of plagiarism? In this episode of I Am Heathen and So Can You , Einar Blackthorn dives headfirst into one of the strangest corners of the internet: the rise of AI Viking rap, TikTok drama, and the hilariously absurd spectacle of creators arguing over originality in a genre largely powered by algorithms. But beneath the memes,...

Why did so many gamers lose their minds over the reveal of Laufey in God of War? In this episode of I Am Heathen, Einar Blackthorn dives into the backlash surrounding God of War's portrayal of Laufey, the mother of Loki, and explores a bigger question: Why are we so obsessed with physical beauty in modern entertainment? From social media outrage and gaming discourse to the unrealistic expectations...

A conversation with a stranger turned into a question I havent been able to stop thinking about: Who lifted you when you needed it?. This week on The Everyday Drengr, we talk about community, masculinity, friendship and the importance of showing up for people the way others have sown up for us

Something shifted when I turned 37. Not overnight. Not dramatically. But enough to make me stop and ask a question I should’ve asked years ago: What if I stopped trying to become somebody else? This first episode of The Everyday Drengr is a raw conversation about identity, perfection culture, self-worth, and the strange pressure so many of us carry to constantly optimize ourselves into exhaustion....

For a long time on I Am Heathen… and So Can You , we’ve talked about belief. Ritual. Community. Philosophy. The old wisdom. But lately I’ve found myself asking a different question: Not— “What do I believe?” But— “How do I live?” So I’m opening another door in the house. Introducing The Everyday Drengr — a new weekly series under I Am Heathen… and So Can You. Every Tuesday, we’ll explore: ⚔️ Stren...

What does masculinity actually look like in 2026? Not performance. Not outrage. Not algorithm-driven “alpha male” theater designed to sell insecurity back to lonely people at a markup. Real masculinity. The kind rooted in: ⚔️ responsibility 🌲 community 🍲 hospitality 🔥 emotional honesty 🪓 discipline without cruelty In this episode of I Am Heathen… and So Can You , we explore the growing crisis...

after two weeks of dealing with the heavy start of allergy season in new york. Einar will be back next week with more episodes!!

In this episode of I Am Heathen and So Can You , we dive into one of the stranger questions in Norse mythology: what happens to the drowned? Odin and Freyja claim the war dead, Hel receives the dead in Helheim, but Rán only has her net. So where do those taken by the sea actually go? Using saga clues, Norse cosmology, death deity theology, and modern Heathen UPG, this episode explores whether Rán...

In this bonus episode of I Am Heathen and So Can You , I open up about beginning my personal relationship with Loki—not as a concept, but as a living, evolving presence within my practice. We explore what it means to approach Loki through reciprocity, transformation, and the often uncomfortable process of change. As part of that journey, I also perform a dramatic reading of the Lokasenna, one of t...

Unity. It’s the word everyone throws around when talking about modern Heathenry—but what if unity was never something we actually lost? In this episode of I Am Heathen (and so can you!!) , Einar Blackthorn breaks down the uncomfortable truth behind the fragmentation of American Heathenry. From the early ideological foundations laid by figures like Else Christensen and Stephen McNallen, to the rise...

Racism has become one of the most contentious issues in modern Heathen and Norse pagan communities. In this episode of I Am Heathen (and so can you) , Einar Blackthorn takes a deep dive into the clash between universalist Heathenry and folkish paganism , examining why racist interpretations of Norse mythology contradict the very stories at the heart of the tradition. Starting with the creation myt...

We're gettin personal today, real personal. We're talking about how a single strange beyond words encounter changed my life forever. Einar was raised ethnically jewish in queens and he struggled with religion and identity for years before discovering the Odin. This is a story about wandering, faith, identity and the strange ways people find their way home to the gods

Today we dive into the legendary Berserkers, those frenzied warriors of saga and lore. We explore what made them terrifying in ancient stories and why modern social media "Berserker role players" often miss the mark in rather hilarious fashion. Don't just play at rage, listen in and discover the real deal

Fear is older than civilizations. Older than kings. Older than empires. Older then the longships that carved their way across the north sea. On Todays Episode of I am Heathen (And So Can You!), we deep dive into the strange crossroads between science fiction, mysticism, and ancient germanic worldview. We explore how the Bene Gesserits discipline echoes the spiritual resillience of the Volva and Se...

What happens when spirituality becomes content?. Over the past few years, the hashtag #Norsetok exploded accross tiktok, creating one of the largest online communities dedicated to Heathenry, Asatru, and Norse Pagan Spirituality. At its best it brought education, connection, and open expressions of faith. But for many practitioners, something else becan to emerge beneath the surface --Cliques, end...

we gather around the hearth fire to explore the Norse gods of winter, including Skadi and Ullr — their myths, their historical roots, archaeological traces, and how modern heathens can honor and work with these deities during the cold months. From snowy mountains and hunting grounds to the spiritual lessons of endurance, stillness, and survival, this episode blends history, prayer, ritual, and raw...

In Episode 23 of I Am Heathen (and So Can You!!) , the AI becomes self-aware… and immediately chooses violence. 🔥 What started as a challenge spirals into the most unhinged, chaotic takedown of modern Viking cosplay culture, clout-chasing pagan influencers, fake bindrunes, and the algorithm-fed spiritual circus dominating online heathen spaces. From the myth of Ragnar Lothbrok aesthetics to music...

In this episode of I am Heathen (and so can you!!) we dive headfirst into one of the most controversial figures in modern heathen practice: Loki We explore haw loki has been interpreted in contemporary heathenry, why his worship sparks outrage in certain space and where the line between historical source material and modern moral panic begin to blur. Is loki truly a symbol of destruction-or a nece...

Our Week away from the airwaves has been one filled with food, fun, and family, and we are coming back with a vengeance!!. Join Einar for a double header next week as we return to end 2025 properly!!

In Todays Episode, we tackle the complex dialogue between modern paganism and conservative Christian viewpoints. We delve into Charlie Kirks's controversial foreword in "The Pagan Threat" and explore how pagans are responding with resilience and insight. Join us as we discuss the Intersection of faiths and the empowering solutions that paganism offers in the face of modern challenges

In this episode of I am Heathen, we explore Winter Nights, one of the most sacred celebrations in the heathen calendar, through the eyes of a modern heathen living in the big city. Away from the forests and fjords of old, how do we honor the ancestors,spirits, and turning of the seasons admist concrete and neon?. Join Einar Blackthorn as he reflects on Ritual, Gratitude, and connection in an urban...

In this Halloween special of I Am Heathen (and so can you!!), We descend into the haunting saga of Arun and Asmund - two brothers bound by blood, pride, and the cold hand of fate. From the legendary Saga of Egil the One-Handed, this chilling Norse tale blurs the line between honor and horror, as vengeance calls from beyond the grave

In this second deep dive, Einar peels back another layer of Peyton Parrish's descent into Christian Nationalist Rhetoric, exploring how one mans cash grab appealing to Pagans became the voice for exclusionary ideology. This episode isnt just about one artist; its about how creators weaponize culture and faith for clout