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Episode 38e - Svarfdaela Saga (chapters 14b-17)
In this episode, Klaufi rescues his friend Karl the Red from a terrible Viking called Atli. But don't get too excited about Klaufi becoming the hero of this saga. He also kills a whole bunch of people
Episode 38d - Svarfdaela Saga (chapters 10-14a)
With the Big Lacuna now behind us, we embark onto a new adventure in what may or may not be (but probably is) a new saga. Is this the same Thorstein we've come to grow and love? Or is it a different m
Episode 38c - Svarfdaela Saga (The Big Lacuna)
In this episode, we find ourselves navigating the murky depths of the massive gap in Svarfdla saga that we call "The Big Lacuna." What happened to Thorstein Thorgnirsson when he left Sweden? Why is h
Episode 38b - Svarfdaela Saga (chapters 6-10)
We return to the tale of Thorstein as seeks fame, honor, and a bit of respect from his father. He's already defeated the great Viking known as Ljot the Pale, which is a big feather in his cap. Unfortu
Episode 38a - Svarfdaela Saga (chapters 1-6)
We begin the new year with a saga that has been compared to the works of Shakespeare himself. Not necessarily in a favorable light, but definitely compared. As we hinted in our 10th Anniversary episod
The Yule Lads
Gleileg jl fr Saga Thing! We're back with another exciting holiday discovery for you. This time, we share a bit of backgroundy stuff about the famous Yule Lads of Icelandic tradition before premier
Hwaet a Movie - Episode 2 - The 13th Warrior
It's time for another installment of our side quest podcast, Hwaet a Movie! In this episode, we review the other Beowulf movie from 1999. That's right, there were two. This one stars Antonio Banderas
Episode 37e - The Saga ofHavard of Isafjord (Judgments)
After 4 episodes of reviewing The Saga of Havard of Isafjord (Hvarar saga sfirings), it's time to take it to the Saga Thing. In this episode, we pass judgment on the usual categories: Best Bloodsh
Episode 37d - The Saga of Havard of Isafjord (chapters 19-24)
While Havard and his band of merry cousins and bloodthirsty tweens hides out at Atli's, his good friend Steinthor is heading to the Althing to work his magic on a settlement for all the killings. But
Episode 37c - The Saga of Havard of Isafjord (chapters 11-18)
What do you do after a successful killing spree? Kill some more! At least that seems to be Havard of Isafjord's motto. There's a certain logic to it as one killing begets another. But Thorbjorn has a