Episode 20a - Njal's Saga (Part 1)

The tragic story of the outlaw Gisli Sursson, whose profound sense of honor forces him into violent action.  Whereas most Icelanders who receive the penalty of outlawry flee the land and seek their fo...

18 Joulu 201356min

It’s time to strike out for the west in the latest installment of Saga Thing. Join us as we sail through stormy and unpredictable seas in the Saga of Eirik the Red! The Vinland Sagas: The Norse Dis...

7 Marras 20131min

Who will win Best Bloodshed?How many bodies hit the floor?Who will win the award for best nickname?Who will be banished from Iceland forever?Will Andy get to honor his hero Snorri by choosing him as t...

9 Loka 20131h 15min

In Episode 3a, John and Andy discuss the difficulties of trying to cover Eyrbyggja Saga in one episode…which they then totally fail to do successfully.  So we present the first of a two-part episode! ...

24 Syys 201356min

Our grand quest to place the sagas of the Icelanders on trial begins with an acknowledged classic–the relatively brief (but totally epic) Hrafnkels saga Freysgoði. The story of a harsh chieftain who f...

13 Syys 20131h 15min

Now that you're an expert in medieval Icelandic history, you're probably wondering about Icelandic literary expression.  And why wouldn't you?  In this episode, John and Andy answer the question they ...

13 Syys 201327min

In this second part of our first episode, we explore the socio-political structure of Commonwealth Iceland, its conversion to Christianity, and the end of the Commonwealth era. How does a man kill his...

13 Syys 201348min

Welcome to the first episode of Saga Thing!  After John and I recorded the Hrafnkel's saga episode, we decided it would be beneficial for both us and our listeners to cover some basic "backgroundy stu...

13 Syys 201335min