The Northern Traditions Podcast

We bring back on Claire from 60 episodes ago to discuss what it has been like for her to be pagan while growing up in Europe. While sharing our experiences as Americans and what it has been like to practice in the "new world." 

We bring back on Lauren to discuss the ever growing issue of internet Viking Bros, and wanna be shield maidens. We tackle both sides of the issue from the popularity of Viking media, to the importance of respect when getting interested in new topics. 

Today we bring on 30 year Navy Seal Veteran, Jason Gardner, to discuss his career in the military. We also discuss what he has been up to since his retirement, and raising a daughter with the warrior mindset. 

We bring back on James to discuss the new movie, The Northman, and make our cases for why every norse pagan should go and see this movie. This is a spoiler review, and meant to continue on the review already posted to the Wisdom of Odin YouTube. 

We discuss the nature of ragnarok, and what conclusions can be made from the global cultural obsession with the end times. A more light hearted episode than you'd expect as we put on our tin foil hats for some rabbit hole conversations.  Wanna come to a gathering? Check out our community website: https://www.northerntraditions.org

We welcome Caleb back to the podcast after his paternity leave just in time to discuss spring. We crack some good laughs, and talk about how we connect to spring as norse pagans living in this modern world. 

Today we bring on James Alofs a true international man of mystery, he is a Canadian born, Chinese super star, who is also a norse pagan who just made a YouTube channel on bushcraft/survival. We talk about an incredibly wide range of topics in this episode ranging from his new channel, all the way to ancient pubic hair and the Last Kingdom.  Be sure to follow James at his channel THOR'S OUTDOORS: ...

We bring on an author, Johanna Wittenberg, to discuss her historical fiction series The Norsewomen. We ask what historical influences inspired her to create this story, as well ways she filled in the blanks spiritually. Be sure to check out her website for all of he writings: https://johannawittenberg.com And check out our community website for all upcoming events:  https://www.northerntraditions....

We bring on Tom Rowsell from his channel, Survive the Jive, and we discuss his YouTube career spanning over 10 years. Get your notebooks and pens out for this informative episode of history, myth, and faith.  Survive the Jive Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAENaOaceQUMd84GDc26EA Community Website: https://www.northerntraditions.org

This episode will be available for video on The Wisdom of Odin YouTube. If you want to see our poorly lit zoom faces, head over to YouTube to see the faces behind the podcast! 

Today we bring on Lauren (@lildragonwitch) to discuss her connection with Dragons and Serpents within the faith today. We also discuss global dragon legends and how they relate to us. All while making fun of Ian, as he deserves. 

Ian, Jacob, and Caleb get together to discuss the first episode of Vikings Valhalla, and their initial impressions. We also discuss our expectations for the show (good and bad). What did we think? Where will the show go? And should you watch it as a pagan? All questions we explore in this entertaining and thought provoking episode. Interested in attending one of our gatherings? Head over to our co...

We tackle a heavy subject today, as many of us in our lives will experience hardship and loss. And dealing with those times is difficult for everyone, so we discuss how we have handled these situations as believers in the old ways, and what wisdom those who came before have for us. 

Social media used to be called a social network, and the networking benefits are definitely the positive of having a social account. In this episode we discuss sharing your spiritual journey online, and share tips on how to maintain your soul despite the analytics. 

Today we sat down and recalled some of our stories about giving offerings. From our first time, our most recent, and even where we feel like we messed up. We also cover some of the beginner questions that get asked about giving offerings by people getting into the faith for the first time. 

In the last 10 years interest in Northern Spiritualities has skyrocketed, In this episode we discuss the growing interest in the old ways. While also looking at some of the reasons we believe that this growing interest is happening right now. 

Caleb and I have returned from our travels west, and have some catching up to do on our experiences there. We also discuss the importance of living life simply, and enjoying the "big fire" moments.

Caleb and I discuss our recently preformed Odin ritual from the Yule Gathering 2021, and howe plan on evolving the ritual as we preform it again this very weekend. Additionally we talk about the importance of constantly working on your own personal practice. 

In the first episode of 2022 we talk about the importance of setting personal goals within the cycles, as well as sharing our own personal goals moving into this next year. 

We discuss the duality of living life as heathens in this modern age, where one minute you are dancing around a fire, and the next you are around a christmas tree with your christian family. 

We bring on Sean Kratz, the lead for the band Osi and the Jupiter, to discuss his connections with the hills and mountains of Appalachia. We also discuss various folklore we have learned about the region that Jacob, Caleb, and Sean have heard throughout their lives. 

In one of the most unique episodes we have had, we dig through the stories buried in Heimskringla. Sharing some truly bizarre and magical tales that include a kingly visit from Odin, Spirits of Iceland, and a Yule Dolphin! 

With Thanksgiving behind us, the co-host sit-down to reflect on the importance of Family and tradition. We turn into old men complaining about "the youth" for awhile during this podcast! But you know what? Sometimes the youth deserve to be complained about. Hope you enjoy this laugh of an episode, full of good fun, and deep talks. 

We bring on Steven Sweeney (@sweeneymma513) a MMA fighter who has had some close connections with Thor while training. We also discuss his time living in Nevada, as well as the importance of fitness, and honoring your family. 

We have quite the packed podcast today. We bring on 2 people from the community to discuss their recent, and past, and experiences with Tyr.