The Distaff Podcast

Pack That Ship Up: The Magic and Science of Viking Travel. S2:E9

In this episode we talk about Viking Travel. Gudrid and the Greenlanders are preparing to sail west. What boats will they use, how much food, clothing, and supplies should they bring? And yes, what type of magic can come along? This is a fun one!

The Making of a Man, From a Woman's Perspective: Gudrid finally meets Thorfinn Karlsefni. S2:E8

A newly widowed Gudrid returns to Brattahlid to be with her in-laws. There she meets Thorfinn Karlsefni "The Making of a Man" and marries him. Kim and Sarah discuss life on Greenland, Karlsefni and his history, and so much more. Join us as we continue to weave the tale of Gudrid the Well Traveled.

Negotiations With the Un-Dead. Love, Loss and Religion. S:2, E:7

In this Episode, Gudrid finds love, marries the most handsome man in Greenland and prepares to settle down in wedded bliss. But, it is not to be. Illness and chaos find Gudrid again, this time she will need to negotiate with the living as well as the dead. As always, she does it with grace.

Eastside Vikings: The Rus and Queen Olga of Kiev. S:2, E:6

In this episode we take a peak over the horizon at our Eastern Norse, The Rus. River Kings and warriors, this group of Viking Age Scandinavians fought, raided and settled on rivers throughout Eastern Europe and even into modern-day Russia. One of the fiercest of these Rus was a woman named Olga. She was a queen, a saint and a prolific grudge-holder. Enjoy!

How Christian Kindness Saved A Pagan Ritual: Gudrid and the Spae-Queen. S:2,E:5

In this episode Kim and Sarah tell the story of Gudrid's first winter in Greenland. After a shipwreck that killed many of her loved ones, Gudrid winds up on a remote farm on the coast of Greenland. This escape from her old life in Iceland ends up delivering Gudrid face to face with a Pagan Sorceress in need of help.  Join us as we unravel a few threads while we continue to weave the story of Gudrid the Well Traveled. Enjoy!