1 Million Downloads (A Celebratory Chat with John and Andy)
In this short episode, John and Andy got together for a drink and a chat to celebrate after Saga Thing reached the 1 million downloads milestone. Sure it took 7 years to get there. But we're still sur...
13 Syys 202030min
Episode 31a - The Saga of Bard the God of Snowfell (chapters 1-11)
In this episode, we begin our summary and discussion of the fantastical Bárðar saga Snæfellsáss, The Saga of Bard the Snowfell God. This saga is set in the rugged and fantastic landscape of Snaefellsn...
7 Syys 20201h 50min
Saga Brief 19 - Sailing in the Viking Age Interview with Dana Dalicsak
In this episode, John and Andy sit down (virtually) with Dana Dalicsek to talk about sailing in the Viking Age, life onboard a ship, and the methodologies of modern maritime archaeologists who dive de...
16 Elo 20201h 28min
Episode 30d - The Saga of Hord and the Holm-Dwellers (Judgments)
It's time to put the Saga of Hord and the Holm-Dwellers on trial. As usual, we'll select winners in the following categories: Best Bloodshed, Nicknames, and Notable Witticisms. We'll also offer a Body...
2 Elo 20201h 37min
Episode 30c - The Saga of Hord and the Holm-Dwellers (chapters 29-41)
It's time for the thrilling conclusion to The Saga of Hord and the Holm-Dwellers. In this episode, Hord and his followers continue to raid the farms of Hvalfjord like a bunch of unruly Vikings. Things...
19 Heinä 20201h 41min
Episode 30b - The Saga of Hord and the Holm-Dwellers (chapters 16-28)
In this exciting and action packed episode, Hord returns to Iceland with a rich wife and an enhanced reputation. After he inherits land from his father, Grimkel, things seem to be looking good for Hor...
5 Heinä 20201h 26min
Saga Brief 18 - Women of the Viking World Interview with Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir
Join us for a chat with Dr. Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir, author of Valkyrie: Women of the Viking World. We speak about Valkyries, shield-maidens, and famous women of Icelandic saga and legend. We al...
21 Kesä 20201h 18min
Episode 30a - The Saga of Hord and the Island-Dwellers (Chapters 1-15)
It's time to start another saga! This time, we've decided to finish off the last of the "outlaw sagas." We're headed to south-western Iceland for the thrilling post-classical Saga of Hord and the Isla...
24 Touko 20201h 33min
