Episode 38f - Svarfdaela Saga (chapters 18-21)
In this episode, things come to a head between the factions of Thorstein the Tumultuous and Ljotolf the godi (quite literally). Listen in and find out what happens as Karl the Red learns about the dea...
4 Touko 20241h 26min
Episode 38e - Svarfdaela Saga (chapters 14b-17)
In this episode, Klaufi rescues his friend Karl the Red from a terrible Viking called Atli. But don't get too excited about Klaufi becoming the hero of this saga. He also kills a whole bunch of people...
14 Huhti 20241h 30min
Episode 38c - Svarfdaela Saga (The Big Lacuna)
In this episode, we find ourselves navigating the murky depths of the massive gap in Svarfdæla saga that we call "The Big Lacuna." What happened to Thorstein Thorgnirsson when he left Sweden? Why is h...
11 Maalis 202445min
Episode 38b - Svarfdaela Saga (chapters 6-10)
We return to the tale of Thorstein as seeks fame, honor, and a bit of respect from his father. He's already defeated the great Viking known as Ljot the Pale, which is a big feather in his cap. Unfortu...
16 Helmi 20241h 10min
Episode 38a - Svarfdaela Saga (chapters 1-6)
We begin the new year with a saga that has been compared to the works of Shakespeare himself. Not necessarily in a favorable light, but definitely compared. As we hinted in our 10th Anniversary episod...
19 Tammi 20241h 25min
The Yule Lads
Gleðileg jól frá Saga Thing! We're back with another exciting holiday discovery for you. This time, we share a bit of backgroundy stuff about the famous Yule Lads of Icelandic tradition before premier...
24 Joulu 202324min
Hwaet a Movie - Episode 2 - The 13th Warrior
It's time for another installment of our side quest podcast, Hwaet a Movie! In this episode, we review the other Beowulf movie from 1999. That's right, there were two. This one stars Antonio Banderas ...
12 Joulu 20232h 28min
