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The Aldasaga Podcast
The Aldasaga podcast is a discussion of Old Norse language and literature. The 2013 podcast series explores the Norse Legendary Sagas: Völsunga Saga, the Saga of Hrólf Kraki, and the Saga of King Heiðrek the Wise.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 stars from 17 ratings
I absolutely love norse sagas and for somebody to do a podcast on them is amazing! I also love Tolkiens stories so this is an interesting match. Only gripe is the sometimes odd sound quality but that is something the auther was definately aware off and conscious about. The sound was improved...Read full review »
Valdraugr via Apple Podcasts · Denmark · 11/23/14
This is a fun and informative podcast of interest to those who love Tolkien, Old Norse myth and sagas, and mythology in general. Brent Landon is informative, but he also brings on guests that each have a particular insight into Tolkien and Norse mythology. He is also a good composer and his music...Read full review »
kullervothehapless via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/28/13
Really fun and informative!
Wow, this is a great podcast, a pleasure to listen to. I love hearing interviews from all kinds of people/experts interested in different aspects of Middle Earth as well as interesting history and Old Norse stories. The music is really cool too. I'm so glad there are so many other people...Read full review »
Julia Coenobita via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/27/13
Recent Episodes
Episode 1 of the 2013 series on the Old Norse Legendary Sagas. Story overview of Völsunga Saga chapters 1-6, and feature presentation on the Sigurð Stones of Sweden and the Sigurð Portal of the Hylestad Stave Church of Norway.  Please find more about this podcast at www.aldasaga.com.
Published 09/12/13
Episode 17 of the 2012 series on J.R.R. Tolkien and the Old Norse influences on his work, discussing the story of The Hobbit as a path to the Norse Sagas by which it is influenced, as well as an interview with featured guest Tom Shippey discussing comparative philology as a shaping force in...
Published 01/01/13
Episode 16 of the 2012 series on J.R.R. Tolkien and the Old Norse influences on his work, discussing video games and film as media for telling stories, and Lord of the Rings Online in particular in an interview with featured guest Alberos Irelander of the LotroCast podcast.  Please find more...
Published 12/12/12
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