About this podcast
“Viking Story” began as a podcast designed to explore elements of the Viking world that I had to consider when writing my novel, as well as a tool to tell my own personal story and background, but has evolved into a Viking-themed podcast that explores all topics related to the Viking Age and even goes a bit beyond to explore Scandinavian culture in general and the stories of others connected to the Vikings and to this podcast.
To learn more about the Vikings and other related themes then please listen and subscribe. If you want to get in touch then you can reach me via e-mail at: [email protected]
Episodes
The newest 20 of 61 episodes
- The Last Episode for a While · 13 min · Season 8 Episode 10This is not the end of Season 8, but the podcast is definitely going on a little hiatus over the winter. But not to worry, dear Raiders! In this episode I take a look ahead at…
- Translation of "Eirík the Red's Saga" Chapter 7 · 19 min · Season 8 Episode 9This is a special episode because I am recording immediately after having translated chapter 7 of Eirík the Red's Saga, meaning that everything is as fresh in my mind as it can…
- Translation of "Eirík the Red's Saga" Chapter 6 · 13 min · Season 8 Episode 8It's another day, and that means it's time for another one of my translation episodes, this one focusing on chapter 6 of Eirík the Red's Saga. As always, a lot of text will be…
- Translation of "Eirík the Red's Saga" Chapter 5 · 13 min · Season 8 Episode 7In today's episode we take a closer look at my translation of chapter 5 of Eirík the Red's Saga and we learn about yet another popular saying from the Viking age, namely, "At…
- Translation of "Eirík the Red's Saga" Chapter 4 · 19 min · Season 8 Episode 6Thank you to all of my Raiders for your well-wishes following my last episode, where I was fighting against the affects of sunstroke. I am indeed fine again now!! It was really…
- Translation of "Eirík the Red's Saga" Chapter 3 · 15 min · Season 8 Episode 5Welcome to the Viking Story podcast! In today's episode I fight against possible heatstroke while attempting to give insights into my translation of chapter 3 of Eirík the Red's…
- Translation of "Eirík the Red's Saga" Chapter 2 · 13 min · Season 8 Episode 4Happy Canada Day to all of my Raiders! Since today is a special day, you're getting a double-shot of Viking Story as we take a look at the background behind my translation of of…
- Translation of "Eirík the Red's Saga" Chapter 1 · 16 min · Season 8 Episode 3My translation of "Eirík the Red's Saga" takes centre stage today as I give my thoughts, explanations and insights into the saga and, in particular, into its first chapter. What…
- Reykjavík Grapevine and other News · 17 min · Season 8 Episode 2In today's episode I go over some of the latest news concerning the Viking age, this very podcast, AI, Reynisfjara, and much, much more. Unfortunately, there is also some bad…
- Interview with Joshua Gillingham · 27 min · Season 8 Episode 1It's a new season and that means a brand new Viking Story interview! Today I welcome Joshua Gillingham to the podcast to share his knowledge of Norse mythology and what elements…
- Happy New Year's! · 14 min · Season 7 Episode 9Happy 2026 to all of my Viking Story Raiders! Looking for something to listen to today while you try to sleep off the mead in your half-awake state? Then this is the episode for…
- Interview with Valur Gunnarsson · 32 min · Season 7 Episode 8In today's bonus episode I interview historian and author Valur Gunnarsson about his first English book entitled "What If Vikings Had Conquered The World," which covers a great…
- Season 7 Wrap · 7 min · Season 7 Episode 7This is the "official" end to Season 7 but find out what's in store for this podcast, even after this season comes to a close! Also, how difficult is it to interpret a culture…
- Interview with Dr. Steven Dorland · 55 min · Season 7 Episode 6What can material culture tell us about a past society? Can pottery speak towards one's culture and, if so, in what ways? Today we discuss childhood archaeology with Dr. Steven…
- Translation of "Saga of the Greenlanders" Part Three · 44 min · Season 7 Episode 5There are a lot of controversial topics in today's episode, including: Did Guðríð flirt with Thorstein the Black in front of her dying husband? Did Karlsefni find other men…
- Translation of "Saga of the Greenlanders" Part Two · 36 min · Season 7 Episode 4After a rather rude interruption last episode, we are back again with further discussion and explanation surrounding my translation of "The Saga of the Greenlanders." Among the…
- Translation of "Saga of the Greenlanders" Part One · 37 min · Season 7 Episode 3Have you ever wanted to get inside the mind of a translator? Well, lucky for you I have translated "The Saga of the Greenlanders" and added it as an addendum to my own novel…
- Interview with SaturDave · 19 min · Season 7 Episode 2Who is SaturDave, you ask? Well, he's a radio disc jockey from Canada and he's also... my brother! His real name is David Laycock and in today's episode we learn about where the…
- Introduction and Update · 12 min · Season 7 Episode 1Welcome to the first official episode of Season 7! Find out about the latest news regarding my second novel, "Bloodsword Saga - Greetings from Valhöll," as well as updates on the…
- Return Interview with Martyn Whittock · 30 min · Season 7Season 7 is right around the corner, but first..... we welcome back Martyn Whittock to the podcast to discuss his latest book "Vikings in the East - From Vladimir the Great to…
