Old Norse Mythology & Viking Age Podcasts to Know
Compiled by Joseph S. Hopkins for Hyldyr, February 2025
The topic of Old Norse mythology has never been more popular than today, both in scholarship and among the general public. Here we list a variety of podcasts on the topic that feature discussion from scholars who work in the topic in relevant fields, such as historical linguistics, folklore studies, and archaeology and so forth. This resource will be updated over time.
Please note that we list the following podcasts in alphabetical order.
Brute Norse Podcast
USA & NORWAY
Equal parts funny, educational, and bizarre, Norwegian academic and artist Eirik Storesund's podcast takes two general forms: a. Carefully and unexpectedly presented and well-researched podcast essays often focused on Old Norse mythology and related topics, and b. interviews with scholars that here and there even break big news. While you're at it be sure to also check out Storesund's Troll Cat Press for even more excellent explorations of this material.
Grimfrost Podcast
USA & Sweden
This is the only podcast on this list not operated by small and independent creators. To date exclusively featuring discussions with scholars, this podcast is an effort by Grimfrost, a company co-founded by Johan Hegg of the band Amon Amarth. Today Grimfrost is owned by Embracer Group, a Sweden-based corporation.
The History of Vikings
USA
Hosted by Noah Tetzner, this Viking Age-focused podcast features episodes with scholars such as Carolyne Larrington and Tom Shippey.
När Man Talar om Trollen
Sweden
A Scandinavian folklore-focused podcast featuring Lars Wahlström; Eva Boström; and folklorist Tommy Kuusela (Institute for Language and Folklore), listeners will encounter heavy overlap here with Viking Age studies and Old norse mythology.
the nordic mythology podcast
UNITED KINGDOM
Daniel Farrand's extremely prolific Nordic Mythology Podcast regularly features a variety of scholars active on the topic of Old Norse mythology. The style here is casual and conversational, providing unique insight into the minds behind many of the very formal studies we see on these topics.
NORSE MYTHOLOGY: THE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE
USA
Although only one of many types of folklore, myth is a great stepping stone toward becoming more familiar with the topic of folklore in general. And if you’re new to what we today know as Norse mythology—the body of myths of speakers of North Germanic langauges—and you're looking for some well-considered discussion about it in audio form, then this is the podcast for you.
THE SACRED FLAME PODCAST
USA
Scholar Mathias Nordvig's (University of Colorado Boulder) unique podcast, recorded in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, takes a personal approach to his reception of topics like Nordic mythology, resulting in something of a fireside chat.
Saga Thing
USA
A podcast focused specifically on the large topic of Icelandic sagas, this podcast is hosted by John Sexton (Bridgewater State University) and Andy Pfrenger (University of Mississippi).
Tru og meining i gammal tid
NORWAY
Norwegian scholar Eldar Heide is a legendary figure in contemporary Old Norse studies and he regularly hosts his podcast Tru go meining i gammal tid featuring both his commentary and that of his guests.
In Norwegian
Vikingology: The Art and Science of the Viking Age
USA
Hosted by scholar Terri Barnes (Portland State University) and author C. J. Adrien, the Vikingology Podcast showcases informed discussion among scholars on the topic of Viking Age and Old Norse mythology topics.
More Podcasts
Looking for more podcasts? If you’re interested in this topic, chances are you’re interested in the topic of folklore: check out our list of folklore studies podcasts to know here!
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