The Northern Traditions Podcast
In this podcast, Jacob from the YouTube channel "The Wisdom of Odin" answers community questions and interviews community members. With the help of three co-hosts, the podcast aims to keep the folk of the pagan community well informed and remind them they are not alone.
Episodes
Why The Odyssey Is More Relevant Than Ever with John Selig
John Selig's Website: https://stolenfires.com/
My Website: https://www.jacobtoddson.com
American Shamanism | What is the Line Between Cultural Preservation and Appropriation?
The Glastonbury Tourist (New Book!): https://amzn.to/3Y7MWLY
Support this Channel on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/thewisdomofodin
Four Visions Products: https://fourvisions.com/discount/JACOB15 (Use code JACOB15 at check out to get 15%)
(Shamanic/Healing Retreats) My Website: http://www.jacobtoddson.com
(Pagan Events) Community Website: https://www.northerntraditions.org
My Books: https:/
Viking Age Artifacts Are Being Stolen? | Interview with Elin Pirso (Moose Lady)
The Glastonbury Tourist (New Book!): https://amzn.to/3Y7MWLY
Support this Channel on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/thewisdomofodin
Four Visions Products: https://fourvisions.com/discount/JACOB15 (Use code JACOB15 at check out to get 15%)
(Shamanic/Healing Retreats) My Website: http://www.jacobtoddson.com
(Pagan Events) Community Website: https://www.northerntraditions.org
My Books: https:/
The Hall, Leadership, and Other Updates from the Fellowship of Northern Traditions (Podcast)
Community Website: www.northerntraditions.org
Disaster Relief Info: heath.northerntraditions@gmail.com
Jacob Toddson Website: www.jacobtoddson.com
Join myself and Logan for Updates on the Fellowship of Northern Traditions, the Pagan Community that was started from this channel. We give you financial, logistical, and spiritual updates for one of the most active spiritual communities in North Amer
An Honest Conversation on Religion | Paganism, Hinduism, Christianity, and Modern Spirituality
The Glastonbury Tourist (New Book!): https://amzn.to/3Y7MWLY
Support this Channel on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/thewisdomofodin
Four Visions Products: https://fourvisions.com/discount/JACOB15 (Use code JACOB15 at check out to get 15%)
(Shamanic/Healing Retreats) My Website: http://www.jacobtoddson.com
(Pagan Events) Community Website: https://www.northerntraditions.org
My Books: https:/
Nordic Witchcraft? As a Modern Thriller Film... Can it be done? | Interview with the Director/Writer
Matt Bailey and Robin Rose Singer are credited film makers looking to bring Nordic Witchcraft (Seidr/Völva) into a modern thriller film. This will be no easy task, so I sit down with them to ask questions on how they are maintaining the historical accuracy with the need for modern entertainment in the ever changing media of Norse Mythology.
Support Lineage (Use My Code ODIN10): www.lineage-film.
Sacred Plant Medicine with Mariah Gannessa from Four Visions
Mariah Gannessa is the Founder of Four Visions Apothecary, an online store dedicated to the ethical distribution of plant allies. Mariah has studied and worked with plant medicines for over 10 years. She is also an artist, musician, and mother. In this conversation we discuss the importance of ethical usage of plant medicines, and how our usage of plant medicines in the "west" differs from the ind
Episode 104: The Podcast Has Returned! Finally!
The Podcast is returning with Jacob Toddson and a rotating selection of guest with topics ranging from paganism, shamanism, plant medicine, ancient religions, and everything in between!
The Glastonbury Tourist (New Book!): https://amzn.to/3Y7MWLY
Support this Channel on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/thewisdomofodin
Four Visions Products: https://fourvisions.com/discount/JACOB15 (Use code
Episode 103: The Red Deer, The Laugh of a Child, and The Fires of Beltane
We return to our three topics: Ian is obsessed with red deer, Caleb is finding joy in the laughter of his children, and Jacob is navigating the pagan community in Scotland.
Learn more about the community:
https://www.northerntraditions.org/
Graphics provided by Valhyr: www.valhyr.com
Episode 102: Estonian Archeology with Elin Pirso
Today we invite Elin (@mooselady_) to discuss her research into Estonian archeology. Ever want to know why ancient people put "cup" shaped makers onto stones from Estonia, Sweden, and Scotland? Great! So did we!
Support/Join The Fellowship of Northern Traditions:
www.northerntraditions.org
Support Elin on instagram @mooselady_ or through www.valhyr.com
Episode 101: We Are back!
With our break behind us, The Folk Podcast is back with a new name, The Northern Traditions Podcast. Be sure to check out the podcast on YouTube to see our beautiful faces!
Learn more about the community:
https://www.northerntraditions.org/
Episode 100: Answering Your Questions on Norse Paganism
We celebrate our 100th episode by answering community submitted questions. We also reflect on 2+ years of podcasting and the many topics and guests we've had along the way.
We also announced we will be taking a break, but will be returning! We just need some time to focus on ourselves, the community, and to plan some new guest and topics. Expect to see us after the yule season, and until then be
Episode 99: The Evolution of Ritual Practice
With Ian and Jacob just coming back from Heilung, we decided to discuss how ritual practices continue to evolve and change.
Episode 98: Interview with Shamans from Spirit of Wolf
This is the full interview based on the latest video on The Wisdom of Odin Youtube channel. I am joined by Mirjam and Anthony as I ask them questions on Shamanism and how to practice it in our modern day.
Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lN6BAXsj9g
Spirit of Wolf Links:
Website: https://www.spiritofwolf.net
Instagram @spiritofwolfshamans
Mirjam @izih_deer_kam
Anthony @wolfpackhea
Episode 97: Mentorship within Modern Paganism
With the upcoming shamanism video, many people have asked about mentorship within pagan practices today. So today Caleb and I, discuss the complicated nature of establishing new mentors in beliefs that used to rely so heavily on them.
Episode 96: Estonian Paganism, and Maintaining One’s Reputation
We have several topics to discuss today, including Estonian Paganism, Reputation and its importance, as well as gift giving. As always grab a warm or cold drink, and enjoy the conversation around various pagan subjects!
Community website: https://www.northerntraditions.org/
Episode 95: Folklore, Fairy Tales, and Mythical Creatures
Ian had a dream, that dream was to host an episode and talk about spooky things. This episode is letting Ian live that dream.
Episode 94: Is Heathenry Becoming Too Soft?
We decided to have an interest talk today on whether or not heathenry is becoming too soft in this modern age. Has our fear of scrutiny, judgement, and harassment made us too scared to practice our faith more honestly? Check into this episode to hear our conversation on this very question.
Link to The Fellowship of Northern Traditions Website:
https://www.northerntraditions.org
Episode 93: Pagans of the Summer
Ian and Jacob discuss the difference of being pagan in the summer vs the winter. And how living by the seasonal cycles may benefit you now even in our modern age.
Episode 92: The Importance of Remembering Your Ancestors
In this episode we talk about the modern obsession with DNA test, and ancestor websites and how they relate to paganism. We also talk about our own experiences discovering our ancestors and how we honor them today.
Episode 91: The Different Spirits of the Land
After our short break, we return with an episode on the differences between spirits. Specifically we are talking about North American spirits vs European, but we also discuss how different environments can effect spirituality.
If you want Ian to grow back the stache, then sign this petition. 1000 signs and he does it!
https://www.change.org/p/ian-horn-bring-back-the-stache?recruiter=1163137036&
Episode 90: Jacob Finally Told His Mom
Our three topics today include Jacob finally telling his mother about his job and religion. Caleb dealing with two children, working, and getting little sleep all while still trying to maintain his spirituality. And then Ian talking about different kinds of sacred (legal) plants.
Here are the stores Ian mentions in the episode:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1067425519/
https://www.etsy.com/sho
Episode 89: The Essentials of Paganism
We continue out three topics, talking today about three things that are good for those getting into the faith for the first time.
Episode 88: Pagan Drinking Culture
Our topics today include drinking culture in paganism, and around the world. How fitness can connect you in different ways with the faith. And daily routines that can help you maintain your faith when life gets busy.
Episode 87: Christian Funerals, and Pagan Celebrations
We are changing our format a little on he podcast, we are now going to try and focus on several subjects throughout an episode to give you more variety in our content. So today we discuss our thoughts on Heilung's new album, as well as the differences between christian funerals and what we want pagan funerals to become.
Episode 86: The Father, The Wanderer, and the Land Owner
Last year we recorded an episode called "The Wolf, The Raven, and The Bear: The Many Pathways of Odin." This episode is a follow-up showing how much our lives can change in a year, and what lessons we learn along the way no matter what path you take.
Episode 85: The Differences Between European and American Paganism
We bring back on Claire from 60 episodes ago to discuss what it has been like for her to be pagan while growing up in Europe. While sharing our experiences as Americans and what it has been like to practice in the "new world."
Episode 84: The Age of Brosatrus and Internet Shield-Maidens
We bring back on Lauren to discuss the ever growing issue of internet Viking Bros, and wanna be shield maidens. We tackle both sides of the issue from the popularity of Viking media, to the importance of respect when getting interested in new topics.
Episode 83: Leadership and Fatherhood with Jason Gardner
Today we bring on 30 year Navy Seal Veteran, Jason Gardner, to discuss his career in the military. We also discuss what he has been up to since his retirement, and raising a daughter with the warrior mindset.
Episode 82: The Northman Podcast Review
We bring back on James to discuss the new movie, The Northman, and make our cases for why every norse pagan should go and see this movie. This is a spoiler review, and meant to continue on the review already posted to the Wisdom of Odin YouTube.
Podcast 81: When will Ragnarok happen?
We discuss the nature of ragnarok, and what conclusions can be made from the global cultural obsession with the end times. A more light hearted episode than you'd expect as we put on our tin foil hats for some rabbit hole conversations.
Wanna come to a gathering? Check out our community website: https://www.northerntraditions.org
Episode 80: By Freyr’s Phallus It’s Spring!
We welcome Caleb back to the podcast after his paternity leave just in time to discuss spring. We crack some good laughs, and talk about how we connect to spring as norse pagans living in this modern world.
Episode 79: Bushcraft, Magic Mushrooms, and Roman Mustaches with James Alofs
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:
Episode 78: Viking Warrior Queens with Johanna Wittenberg
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.northerntraditio
Episode 77: Survive the Jive
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
Episode 76: Vikings Valhalla Review
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!
Episode 75: Dragons and Serpents in Norse Myth
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.
Episode 74: Our First Impressions of Vikings Valhalla
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 c
Episode 73: Dealing with Hardship and Loss as a Norse Pagan
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.
Episode 72: Norse Paganism and Social Media
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.
Episode 71: Advice on Giving Offerings
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.
Episode 70: The Call of the North
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.
Episode 69: The Big Fire Podcast
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.
Episode 68: Evolving Your Practice
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.
Episode 67: Living by the Cycles
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.
Episode 66: Heathen Yule, and Normy Christmas
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.
Episode 65: Appalachian Folklore with Osi and the Jupiter
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.
Episode 64: King Olaf and Odin‘s Apparition
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!
Episode 63: Family and Tradition
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.
Episode 62: Fighting with Thor
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.
Episode 61: Discussing Tyr
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.
Episode 60: Talking about the Greek Gods with Tragoe
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!
Episode 59: Talking about Community and the Future of the Hall
With the fundraisers huge success on Wednesday we wanted to reflect and dream on what is to come in this amazing community.
Episode 58: Fate is Wyrd, and so are the Norns
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!
Episode 57: Our Struggles in the Faith
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.
Episode 56: Oaths and Oath Rings
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.
Episode 55: Discussing Celtic Paganism
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.
Episode 54: The Gatherings and Fellowship
Ian, Baker, and myself discuss our recent experiences at the Fall Gathering 2021 in Pennsylvania. We also discuss gatherings, past, present, and future in this light hearted episode full of laughs and good stories.
Episode 53: Preparing for Winter with Skadi
Today we bring back on Amanda (@skadi_winters) to discuss her experiences with the goddess Skadi. We also discuss how different we as people prepare for winter differently than our not so distant ancestors. Somehow this episode turned into quiet the laugh, so we hope you enjoy!
Episode 52: Story telling, and the importance of books in Norse Paganism
We bring back on Blade (aka Babushka) to discuss his recently published book. Then the team talk about their favorite books that have helped them along their path.
Episode 51: Runes and the faith today
In our return episode we discuss our unique experiences and viewpoints on runes within the faith.
Episode 50: Reflecting on one year of Podcasting
It is officially our 1 year anniversary and our 50th episode. This is a huge achievement for any podcast, so for this episode we are giving ourselves some time of reflection. Both looking at how far we've all come personally in our practices, but also reflecting on previous memorable episodes.
Episode 49: What is the World Tree?
Ian, myself, and Shird discuss the world tree Yggdrasil by pulling in the theories and thoughts of those within the Discord community. This episode is less about the mythology, and more about the modern interpretations of what the world tree means to us today. Grab a cup of coffee, and maybe a tin-foil hat for this wild, yet sciencey episode.
Episode 48: Finding your Fylgia
We bring on Darius (@ulfur_svikinn) to discuss his experience with Fylgia coming from a Norse Perspective as well as a Native American point of view. We will discuss what the difference between Fylgia and other spirits animals is, how to find yours, and what you can do with your Fylgia.
Episode 47: Honoring the Dwarves
In this episode we bring on Keenan (@keenan_longsword) from his own podcast (Grandma and the Dwarf) to discuss his workings with the dwarves. We have little material on these mysterious beings, but they are woven throughout many of our poetic stories.
Episode 46: We need to talk about Fenrir
In this podcast Ian and Jacob discuss a growing concern in the norse pagan community. Primarily with beginners who seek to connect with the dread wolf himself, Fenrir.
Episode 45: Continuing the Conversation on Native American Spirituality
Today we have a pretty serious subject as we bring back Kai (@camargo.kai) as well as our communities own Zak (@vanic_vibes) to both continue the conversation of the similarities of Native Tradition, and Northern Spirituality. But also to bring up a pretty serious subject, something that is effecting the Native community right now.
This is a heavy talk, and if you want to help out then here are
Episode 44: Why you should be honoring Thor and Freyr more
In this episode we discuss why Thor and Freyr should be venerated more in our modern time. We explore the historical origins of their worship, as well as the modern benefits of following these two beings.
Episode 43: Creating and Preforming Rituals
We bring on Mary (@valkyrieofwyrd) and Logan (@druid_of_freyja) to discuss the creation of personal and public rituals. All co-host are present so this makes this is our biggest podcast yet with 6 people! We all share our personal experiences solo practitioners, as well as our experiences from gatherings preforming for multiple people!
Episode 42: The Norse Gods in South Africa
Today we bring on Nick (@student_of_the_old_gods) to talk about his experience being a Norse Pagan in Cape Town, South Africa. Not only do you get to hear the always amazing South African accent, but you get to hear extremely unique stories of the pagan history of Africas southern most region. If Nick can worship the Norse Gods in South Africa, we believe you can find them just about everywhere.
Episode 41: What we wish we knew, before becoming Norse Pagan
In this episode we discuss what things we wish we knew before starting this path. The most popular video on the Wisdom of Odin Youtube is "5 Things I wish I knew before becoming a Norse Pagan" so Jacob also gives his updated list of things after making that video more than 10 months ago.
Episode 40: Burn Outs, Spiritual Exhaustion, and Road Blocks
We share our personal experiences dealing with the various kinds of road blocks, burnouts, and moments of spiritual exhaustion that effect any people following a pagan path.
Episode 39: The Raven, The Wolf, and The Bear (The many pathways of following Odin)
In this episode we discuss Odin, and the experiences we all have had following him. We discuss heavily the various different paths one can take to grow closer, and learn from the one-eyed wanderer.
Episode 38: Lesser Known Gods in the Norse Pantheon
In this episode we discuss the Gods/Beings who do not get mentioned a lot in general within Heathen circles. So today we give some podcast time to Gods like Sif, Aegir, Ran, Vidar, and many more!
Episode 37: Questions from a new practitioner
Shird's brother recently started following the old ways, so we brought him on the show to discuss what questions he has as a new practitioner.
Episode 36: Talking Vanir with the Wildman
Parker thought he was just coming to pick up some gifts, but instead I roped him into the podcast! Parker (@sonofthevanir) is a hard man to pin down as he spends most of his time in the forest, often honoring the Vanir gods. In this episode we discuss with him his experience in working with Freyr, and we also explore the complexities of the Aesir and Vanir relationship!
Episode 35: We finally let Ian talk about Hel
After 34 episodes we finally let Ian off the chain and talk about his lady love, Hel. An often misunderstood Goddess whom we will all one day surely meet. We discuss both Ian's personal experience with her, as well as what research remains of her in the Prose and Poetic Edda's.
Episode 34: Vikings in Video Games
We continue our conversation on viking representation in media, this time discussing video games specifically. We talk about our favorite moments in viking video games, as well as what we would like to see moving forward!
Episode 33: Why do we say 'Until the Hall"
It has been a long time since I have mentioned "the hall" so in this video I give an update on the progress of searching for a a place to build. We also discuss our hopes and dreams of what such a place will be like in the years to come.
Episode 32: Getting Wild with the Wildlings
In this episode we talk about a range of topics with The Wildlings (@wildlingwoods) a crafty couple who create unique items out of sustainable natural elements. From bones, to willow wood, to deer skin, this pair creates some truly amazing work, and have quite the story to share!
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