About this podcast
Let's talk all things Norse - the history, the mythology, how each has been reinterpreted or reinvented in the 20th century onwards and in all media forms. From books to comics to TV series to video games and more - join me, a self-confessed Norse Geek with a variety of hosts and special guests including authors, historians and expert academics.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 48 episodes
- Bringing Valhalla to Jorvik: Viking Age Living History for ALL: Assembly · 1 h 55 min · Season 2 Episode 12To many the word Valhalla brings up images of Odin's great hall, a vast space full of the worthiest warriors who feast, drink and fight until Ragnarok. However, in reality it…
- Before Marvel Comics and Neil Gaiman: The Forgotten Books That Inspired Modern Norse Myths · 1 h 8 min · Season 2 Episode 11When we think of Norse myths in books today, popular 20th century writers like Neil Gaiman and Kevin Crossley-Holland, Joanne Harris and Rick Riordan, Louie Stowell and many…
- A Treasure Seeker's Guide to the Viking Age with Dr Tom Horne · 1 h 30 min · Season 2 Episode 10When we think of Viking 'treasure,' we usually think of stolen gold and silver hoards. But what if the real treasures were the items people touched and used every single day?…
- Mead: From Viking Myth to Modern Icon with Dr Simon Trafford · 1 h 20 min · Season 2 Episode 9We all have that iconic image of the Viking Age: a smoke-filled longhall and a horn overflowing with mead. But was it truly the 'nectar of the gods,' or is our modern obsession…
- The Reluctant Re-Enactor: 30 Years of Living History with Nigel Amos · 1 h 31 min · Season 2 Episode 8To many people today, historical re-enactment is a hobby of passion and interest. Some progress to become modern living historians, bringing history to life for schools as well…
- Voicing a Viking Villain in Norse Oath of Blood - George Weightman · 1 h 23 min · Season 2 Episode 7What does it take to embody a legendary Norse villain? I’m joined by OneVoice 2026 & 2025 award winning voice actor, @georgeweightman1331 to discuss how he transformed into one…
- Life lessons with Loki: with Louie Stowell · 1 h 12 min · Season 2 Episode 6Ever wondered what would happen if a Norse god had to survive school? Today, we’re joined by the brilliant @Loustow , author of the hilarious Loki: A Bad God's Guide series. Get…
- Beowulf in Yorkshire: with musician Howard Jacobs · 1 h 12 min · Season 2 Episode 5On a dark November night in 2023, the legendary epic poem, Beowulf, came to life with music and theatre in a unique promenade performance by @ProperJobTheatre set in the West…
- Valkyries: Beyond the Sagas and Legends · 1 h 31 min · Season 2We know them as the winged choosers of the slain and the fierce female warriors of Valhalla—but who are the Valkyries, really? Are they divine escorts, mortal women with…
- Time Travel to the Viking Age with M.G. Leonard · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 4Enter Valhalla to join our conversation with @MayaGLeonard on time-travelling doors, the magic of music, the balance of history and danger in children's fiction, why she modelled…
- The Last Einherjar with Kevin Wells · 1 h 12 min · Season 2 Episode 3Joining me on this episode is comic artist and writer, Kevin Wells, whom I discovered at Thought Bubble Comic Con in 2025. We will be taking a deep dive into his norse-inspired…
- Halls of Asgard: A New Game for Norse Gods · 1 h 2 min · Season 2Joining me in Valhalla is returning guest, Joshua Gillingham from Little Hammer Games, as we discuss and officially launch his latest @kickstarter card game, Halls of Asgard!…
- The Viking Berserkr with Dr Roderick Dale · 1 h 14 min · Season 2 Episode 2Joining me in this episode is Dr Roderick Dale, we will discuss his role in the former World Tree Project looking at observations of Viking representation in the modern world…
- Vikings for Kids with C.J. Adrien (author) and Crystal Whithaus (illustrator) · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 1Joining me as our first guests into Valhalla for 2026, is historical fiction author and historian, @cjadrien - he also co-hosts the @vikingologypodcast too! Alongside his…
- Worlds of Words & Vikings: In conversation with Justin Hill, Giles Kristian & Theo Brun · 1 h 15 min · Season 1 Episode 23For our final podcast episode for 2025 I'm beyond thrilled to have invited not one but three of my favourite Viking Age historical fiction authors into Valhalla. Justin Hill…
- Meet Bjarni, the Science Viking · 1 h 44 min · Season 1 Episode 22Joining me in the great mead hall of the gods is Terry, otherwise known as Bjarni the Cabbage Killer. Why? Because part of his day job is slaying cabbages with sword, axe and…
- Sam Flegal & The Illustrated Lokasenna Kickstarter (Bonus Episode) · 1 h 30 min · Season 1Returning to the great mead hall of the gods with "glorious purpose" is @SamFlegalart of Fateful Signs, as his latest artistic translation of Old Norse poetics is now LIVE on…
- The Saga of Erik the Viking · 1 h 43 min · Season 1 Episode 21In this episode, special guest Chris Tuckley (who is leading a million-pound project at Selby Abbey) joins me in Valhalla to share his experience and encounters of a piece of…
- Curses, Trolls and Valkyries with comic writer Doug Wagner · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 20This episode of Valhalla Conversations is dedicated to comic artist, Tim Odland who sadly passed away this summer of 2025. Tim's life long dream was to illustrate comics for…
- A Runecast Message - Valkyries bring news from Valhalla Conversations · 9 min · Season 1gcjshxi5 Regular followers/listeners may be wondering where Episode 19 is of our usual monthly Valhalla Conversations podcast series? Well - the answer is that due to a very…
