What does a toxic decoration, horse stew, drunken promises, and mermaid goats have to do with each other? This highly caffeinated episode talks about some misconceptions surrounding about what is and isn’t pagan in our modern Yuletide celebrations. 

Are drink minimums a good idea? Is Santa Odin? Are the Winter Nights the 12 days of Yule? Should you put mistletoe in your punch? Spoiler: No.

I talk about why I’ve been AWOL for the past year, how hardships are normal, and how they aren't to be feared. I give you some examples of hardships caused by life and by other garbage human beings that the ancient Norse people overcame. Why? They overcame terrible challenges, and you can too. You have and you can--repeatedly. They were people and you are people too! Yay for the fact everyone goes through horrible times in their lives?

More info on another type of Norse Magic: Runes! 

Accounts of runic magic, why do letters have meanings, the purpose of a bindrune, 6 systems of runes, and how the runecasting you’re probably doing was developed by a Satanist with a fascination with Nazis.

Goat impression included free of charge.

A continuation of Types of Old Norse Magic… this time focused on galdr! I talk about its practical uses and its super fancy special meter.

A former science teacher explains… What is magic? Has it been proven to exist? What types of magic did Norse people in the Viking Age do? What the heck is oneiromancy? What’s up with Ægishjálmur? How did Vikings curse people?

Enchanting, magical symbols, dream magic, and curses explained in this episode. 5 more types up next!

Völuspá is the treasured monolog of a cheeky witch verbally pulverizing Odin by recounting his most painful events--past and future. You guys requested I read some of the The Lore in modern, regular English… so no better place to start than with super foundational Völuspá. It is my second favorite piece of The Lore mostly because of the huge amount of attitude. She is attitude goals. She is a witch with a capital “B”.