Best Daniel Farrand Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 281 - Sounds of War with Felix Lummer 1:33:42

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In this week's episode, Dan and Mags catch up with Felix Lummer as he tells us all about his studies into the Belliphonic, also known as the Sounds of War. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Luciano on his academia page: https://hi.academia.edu/FLummer Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow th…

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Ep 280 - Swords of the Salme with Luciano Pezzoli 2:04:42

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In this week's episode, Dan and Mags meet with Luciano Pezzoli to do a deep dive into the five decorated swords from the Salme ship burials. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Luciano on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notis.compungo Also check out the Children of Ash Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childrenofash Foll…

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Ep 279 - Trans Through Time with Dr. Basil Arnould Price 2:05:46

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In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Dr. Basil Arnould Price, an Assistant Professor of Queer and Medieval Literature, to discuss the history of transgenderism, gender identity, and queer acceptance in the Medieval period. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Basil on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/basilaprice.bs…

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Ep 278 - Mythbusting with Richard Wakeman 1:42:14

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In this week's episode, Dan and Mags team up with Richard Wakeman to combine their knowledge to determine what is fact and what is fiction in Viking history and archaeology. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Richard on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardkwakeman Also check out his tattoo studio's Instagram: https://ww…

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Ep 277 - Return Of The Picts with Hamish Lamley 1:17:13

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In this week's episode, Dan and Mags catch up with Hamish Lamley as we revisit the topics of the Picts and how their culture evolved to become part of Scotland's cultural heritage. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Hamish work on his website: https://www.pictavialeather.co.uk/ Also follow Hamish on Instagram: https://www.in…

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Ep 276 - Making Maille with Tom Cox 1:20:28

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In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Tom Cox as he tells us all about the history and production process of making maille armour. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_strong_medic Follow Margrethe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags Follow the Podcast on …

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Ep 275 - Blodorn Englar with Tom Robinson & Phil McEwan 1:32:42

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In this week's episode, Dan is re-joined by Tom Robinson and Phil McEwan to talk all about their independent Viking group Blodorn Englar. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Blodorn Englar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blodornenglar Also, check out Tom's blacksmithing website: https://www.tomrobinsonmetalwork.com/ Foll…

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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 196 - Oseberg Textiles With Margrethe Havgar 1:12:03

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In this week's episode, Dan chats with Margrethe Havgar once again to go over her discoveries made through reproducing the textiles and tapestries from the Oseberg Ship burial. 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 for live stre…

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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…