Today we bring on James Alofs a true international man of mystery, he is a Canadian born, Chinese super star, who is also a norse pagan who just made a YouTube channel on bushcraft/survival. We talk about an incredibly wide range of topics in this episode ranging from his new channel, all the way to ancient pubic hair and the Last Kingdom.  Be sure to follow James at his channel THOR'S OUTDOORS:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgyZr2eKE68yDzLDN2JJMQ   And follow our community...

We bring on an author, Johanna Wittenberg, to discuss her historical fiction series The Norsewomen. We ask what historical influences inspired her to create this story, as well ways she filled in the blanks spiritually. Be sure to check out her website for all of he writings: https://johannawittenberg.com And check out our community website for all upcoming events:  https://www.northerntraditions.org

We bring on Tom Rowsell from his channel, Survive the Jive, and we discuss his YouTube career spanning over 10 years. Get your notebooks and pens out for this informative episode of history, myth, and faith.  Survive the Jive Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAENaOaceQUMd84GDc26EA Community Website: https://www.northerntraditions.org

This episode will be available for video on The Wisdom of Odin YouTube. If you want to see our poorly lit zoom faces, head over to YouTube to see the faces behind the podcast! 

Today we bring on Lauren (@lildragonwitch) to discuss her connection with Dragons and Serpents within the faith today. We also discuss global dragon legends and how they relate to us. All while making fun of Ian, as he deserves. 

Ian, Jacob, and Caleb get together to discuss the first episode of Vikings Valhalla, and their initial impressions. We also discuss our expectations for the show (good and bad). What did we think? Where will the show go? And should you watch it as a pagan? All questions we explore in this entertaining and thought provoking episode. Interested in attending one of our gatherings? Head over to our community website: https://www.northerntraditions.org/

We tackle a heavy subject today, as many of us in our lives will experience hardship and loss. And dealing with those times is difficult for everyone, so we discuss how we have handled these situations as believers in the old ways, and what wisdom those who came before have for us. 

Social media used to be called a social network, and the networking benefits are definitely the positive of having a social account. In this episode we discuss sharing your spiritual journey online, and share tips on how to maintain your soul despite the analytics. 

Today we sat down and recalled some of our stories about giving offerings. From our first time, our most recent, and even where we feel like we messed up. We also cover some of the beginner questions that get asked about giving offerings by people getting into the faith for the first time. 

In the last 10 years interest in Northern Spiritualities has skyrocketed, In this episode we discuss the growing interest in the old ways. While also looking at some of the reasons we believe that this growing interest is happening right now. 

Caleb and I have returned from our travels west, and have some catching up to do on our experiences there. We also discuss the importance of living life simply, and enjoying the "big fire" moments.

Caleb and I discuss our recently preformed Odin ritual from the Yule Gathering 2021, and howe plan on evolving the ritual as we preform it again this very weekend. Additionally we talk about the importance of constantly working on your own personal practice. 

In the first episode of 2022 we talk about the importance of setting personal goals within the cycles, as well as sharing our own personal goals moving into this next year. 

We discuss the duality of living life as heathens in this modern age, where one minute you are dancing around a fire, and the next you are around a christmas tree with your christian family. 

We bring on Sean Kratz, the lead for the band Osi and the Jupiter, to discuss his connections with the hills and mountains of Appalachia. We also discuss various folklore we have learned about the region that Jacob, Caleb, and Sean have heard throughout their lives. 

In one of the most unique episodes we have had, we dig through the stories buried in Heimskringla. Sharing some truly bizarre and magical tales that include a kingly visit from Odin, Spirits of Iceland, and a Yule Dolphin! 

With Thanksgiving behind us, the co-host sit-down to reflect on the importance of Family and tradition. We turn into old men complaining about "the youth" for awhile during this podcast! But you know what? Sometimes the youth deserve to be complained about. Hope you enjoy this laugh of an episode, full of good fun, and deep talks. 

We bring on Steven Sweeney (@sweeneymma513) a MMA fighter who has had some close connections with Thor while training. We also discuss his time living in Nevada, as well as the importance of fitness, and honoring your family. 

We have quite the packed podcast today. We bring on 2 people from the community to discuss their recent, and past, and experiences with Tyr. 

We bring on a very special guest today, Tragoe. He is most known for his popular instagram account @tragoe but he is also a creator of music under the same name. Tragoe also produces videos on his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-gw582beyDmuGn3GldkcQ) We talk about his experience growing up pagan in Greece, as well as his many projects now and in the future!

With the fundraisers huge success on Wednesday we wanted to reflect and dream on what is to come in this amazing community. 

This episode is quite the roller coaster, we cover the topic of fate, as well as the what that means in our very confusing world. We talk about the eddas, video games, Nostradamus, revelations, and a women named Freydis who slapped her breast with a sword; all in this wild episode! 

No matter who you are, you will struggle at times in your practice. We here at the Folk Podcast are no different, so today we share with you things we have personally struggled with following the path of old.

In this episode we discuss the importance of oaths, and also discuss the very popularized oath rings, and what they mean to the faith today.

After a year of podcasting we are finally talking about Celtic Paganism! We brought on a member of our community, Kevin, to discuss his experience and to help answer our questions on the ways of the Celts.