Best Daniel Farrand Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 274 - You're Not A Warrior with Raurigh Dale 1:25:34

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In this week's episode, Dan catches up with returning guest Raurigh Dale to discuss the modern interpretations of Viking warriors and why Dan refers to them as the Deadpool of history. ------------------------------------------------ Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and would …

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Ep 273 - Radicalisation Of The Vikings with Ross Downing 1:42:54

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In this week's episode, Dan interviews Ross Downing, a researcher and author, to talk about how many far-right organisations and harmful ideologies have adopted many aspects of Viking culture. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Ross's book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/germanic-and-slavic-paganisms-9781350423916/ Follow the…

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Ep 272 - What is a God? with Dan & Mags 1:32:52

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In this week's episode, Dan and Mags dive into the most complex question that is at the centre of all good mythology: What is a God? ------------------------------------------------ Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we…

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Ep 271 - Nordic Folktronica Project with Rúnahild 1:07:25

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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe interview Rúnahild, a musical artist who explores their own spiritual connection to nature through her music. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Rúnahild on their website: https://runahild.com Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on In…

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Ep 270 - Decoding Viking Art with Rebeca Franco Valle 1:08:19

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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe catch up with Rebeca Franco Valle to talk about various artefacts featuring Viking art and the meanings behind their symbols. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Rebeca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withinthenorth Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeoma…

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Viking Smut Ep 2: The Skuldner 54:16

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In this episode, Dan, Mags, and Clare investigate the world of amateur literature this week as they read through The Skuldner. If you enjoyed the show, you can find more episodes on Patreon. Follow Clare on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clareify Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on Instagra…

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Ep 269 - Blåmenn with Arngrimur Vidalin 1:08:12

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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe sit down with Arngrimur Vidalin to examine the controversial records of Blåmenn and how people of colour were depicted in ancient texts. ------------------------------------------------ See more of Arngrimur's work on his website: https://www.avidalin.com Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram…

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Ep 268 - Scandinavian Burials with Emma Thompson & Brad Marshall 1:15:34

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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe are re-joined by Emma Thompson, along with Brad Marshall, to go over their studies in Scandinavian Burials and their differences in location, periods, and age of the deceased. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archaemma Follow Margrethe on I…

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Ep 267 - Burning Questions with Dan & Mags 1:34:30

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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe answer both personal and Viking questions that were submitted by our wonderful listeners. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we …

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Ep 266 - Bog Fashion with Nicole DeRushie 1:35:02

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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe chat with Nicole DeRushie to discuss her new book about her research into prehistoric textiles that have been preserved in bogs. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Nicole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grounded_history Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ar…

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Ep 265 - Weland The Smith with Professor Howard Williams 1:22:58

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In this week's episode, Dan is re-joined with Professor Howard Williams to look at the artefacts that tell the fantastical tale of Weland The Smith. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Howard on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@archaeodeath Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast If you l…

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Ep 264 - Den Unge Herr Holm with Kim Diaz Holm 1:33:44

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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe sit down with Kim Diaz Hol, aka Den Unge Herr Holm, to share his love of art, rock music, and weirdly erotic folk tales. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Kim's website: https://denungeherrholm.com/ Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcas…

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Ep 263 - The Valknut: Heart of the Slain? with Eirik Westcoat 1:23:53

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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe speak with Eirik Westcoat to revisit his research into the Valknut and discuss if it truly means the Heart of the Slain. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Eirik's website: https://theskaldiceagle.com/ Also, check out his academia page: https://independent.academia.edu/EirikWestcoat …

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Ep 262 - Viking Sorceress with Adam Bierstedt 1:21:16

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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe interview Adam Bierstedt about his work as a museum curator at the Museum of Danish America and their new exhibition on the Völva, the Viking Sorceress. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Adam's published work: https://ludohistory.com/author/ludohistory/ Also check out the Museum of …

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Ep 261 - God Posts and Pendants with Chris Aston 56:04

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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe sit down with Chris Aston to talk about his carvings of god posts and pendants that are inspired by various mythologies and cosmologies. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Chris's Patreon page to get commissions of his work: https://www.patreon.com/Gungnir_Godposts Also follow Chris …

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Ep 260 - Viking Age Slavery and Captivity with Ben Raffield 1:23:33

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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe catch up with Ben Raffield to tackle one of the darkest sides of history, around slavery and the internal hierarchies born from forced labour. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Ben's website: https://benraffield.wordpress.com/ Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com…

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Ep 259 - Vikings Around The World with Josh Rood and Ariya Theprangsimankul 1:22:06

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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe sit down with Josh Rood and Ariya Theprangsimankul to discuss Norse mythology is represented around the world, more specifically, in Thailand. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josua_hrodgeir/ Follow Ariya on Instagram: https://www.instagram…

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Ep 258 - Norse Images and Melodies with Espen Winther 1:19:43

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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe interview Espen Winther to talk about his art, from capturing portraits of Norwegian citizens too jamming on his bass guitar to create Nordic Folk music. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Espin's photography on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinPicsPhoto Also, check out his Instagr…

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Ep 257 - Welsh Folk Tales with Sean Parry 1:24:28

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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe join Sean Parry as they travel to the land of dragons to explore tales from the folklore of Wales. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacred_knot_tattoo @sacred_knot_tattoo Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Fo…

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Ep 256 - Oseberg Wagon Reimagined with Luciano Pezzoli 2:08:18

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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe chew the fat with Luciano Pezzoli as he shows us all of the hidden details and stories behind the artwork of the Oseberg Wagon. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Luciano on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childrenofash Also, check out his published works: https://www.oxbowbooks.co…

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Ep 255 - Vikings In Space with Ryan Eckerson 1:54:10

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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe are joined by Ryan Eckerson as the three of them take a trip through the stars to discover the relationship between the Vikings and Space. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Ryan's academia page https://independent.academia.edu/RyanEckerson Follow Margrethe on Instagram: @arkeomags F…

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Ep 254 - Salme Ship Burials with Margrethe Havgar 1:18:58

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In this week's episode, Dan and Margrethe do another archaeological deep dive into the Salme Ship Burials that where discovered in Estonia. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Margrethe on Instagram: @arkeomags Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @nordicmythologypodcast If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience f…

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Ep 253 - The Art Of Viking Warfare with Benjamin Raffield 1:35:20

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Dimension Executive Richard Potter & The Scream Franchise 1:17:30

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There’s a saying, success has many fathers and failure an orphan. Film executive Richard Potter (@RichardPotter) has to take some credit for the success of the Scream franchise, as he was the first person to read Kevin Williamson’s then titled Scary movie script and told film producer Bob Weinstein “if you don’t want to make this movie, then I don’…

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Daniel Farrands & The Curse of Halloween 6 1:12:33

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Writer/director Daniel Farrands features on the debut episode of ‘The Horror Mark’. Daniel talks about his breakthrough into the film industry being the writer for the ill-fated Halloween 6. Daniel also discusses his forthcoming features, Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman & Aileen Wuornos American Boogeywoman. Music Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio…