“Expertise is the minimum requirement for an interesting podcast, and Saga Thing's hosts, Dr. Andrew Phrenger and Dr. John P. Sexton, are both knowledgeable and diligent scholars of medieval literature, but the show doesn't just inform. John and Andy have great chemistry, which they use to spark engaging, well-paced, and relatable conversations about medieval Scandinavian lore, culture, and history and the academic world surrounding it. They may sometimes stray off-topic, but just enough so we get to know them as people without derailing the episode. They have a huge respect for their comminuty. They remain fun and relatable while delivering very scholarly insights. After binging this series, I feel like I better understand literature studies in general and the Icelandic sagas in particular. I will probably listen to the whole thing again. Give it a shot, it may just scratch your nerdy itch!”Read full review »
Evan Quinlan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/17
“Quite frankly, I never was a big fan of podcasts at all until this one. Listened to many, on many subjects that I enjoyed, but I never really got into a podcast until this one. These guys really know their stuff, and present the material in an extremely accessible way, making all kinds of jokes...”Read full review »
Raleel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/14
“I've always had that big thick book of Icelandic Sagas sitting on my shelf, but never was interested enough to pick it up. After listening to this podcast, I can't put it down. Inteligent, informative, with just the right amount of Monty Python references and silly accents, this podcast...”Read full review »
The Alaskan Viking via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/16
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