Life lessons with Loki: with Louie Stowell

Life lessons with Loki: with Louie Stowell

Ever wondered what would happen if a Norse god had to survive school? Today, we’re joined by the brilliant ⁨@Loustow⁩ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCCrEuOKaiu_ZHo6caNGOUMQ], author of the hilarious Loki: A Bad God's Guide series. Get ready for some mischief as we dive into the ironic world of 'Life Lessons with Loki' and find out why the ultimate trickster might just be the perfect guide to growing up. https://louiestowell.com/ [https://louiestowell.com/] https://louiestowell.com/lokifesto [https://louiestowell.com/lokifesto] ⁨ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC2Begme37cpqPTlv6dqMA6Q] @WalkerBooksUK⁩ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC2Begme37cpqPTlv6dqMA6Q] Intro and Ending Soundtrack: Into the Wyld from Svilland TTRPG Music.

Beowulf in Yorkshire: with musician Howard Jacobs

On a dark November night in 2023, the legendary epic poem, Beowulf, came to life with music and theatre in a unique promenade performance by @ProperJobTheatre [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC8bwnpP1uhQaOERJ6DTAg5w] set in the West Yorkshire town of Huddersfield. Discover more about this special performance of which musician Howard Jacobs founded his viking band, Shield King/Skjöldr Konungr. Intro track - Healfdane's Lament (Skjöldr Konungr, 2023) Ending Track - Velkominn (Skjöldr Konungr, 2023) https://www.howard-jacobs.co.uk/skjoldr-konungr [https://www.howard-jacobs.co.uk/skjoldr-konungr] "Formed to accompany King Healfdene’s funeral procession through the streets of Huddersfield during Proper Job Theatre's 2023 production of Beowulf, Skjoldr Konungr were an instant hit finagling their way into the whole production’s live soundtrack. They’ll be back… don’t doubt it!"

Valkyries: Beyond the Sagas and Legends

We know them as the winged choosers of the slain and the fierce female warriors of Valhalla—but who are the Valkyries, really? Are they divine escorts, mortal women with supernatural gifts, or something else entirely? Or perhaps all of the above? Today, we’re pulling back the veil on these enigmatic wish-maidens to explore how they evolved from the terrifying omens of Old Norse poetry into the complex heroines of modern fantasy. I’m joined by an incredible panel: authors KS Barton and Johanna Wittenberg, the co-hosts of Shieldmaiden: @WomenoftheNorseWorldPodcast [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCfOp0tQc-qTiKHyMrJmfN4w] podcast, and academic researcher from the @universityofleeds [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCCXPGCJ6IGcYC-bTOd9HZrw], Sif Brookes from the @valsif [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCJjp0KUvpKvWZ78DB8DrLmg] channel. Together, we’re exploring and examining the sagas, the legends and twenty-first century conceptions in 'Valkyries: Beyond the Sagas and Legends'. Join us as we head straight to Valhalla, to find out what it truly means to 'choose the slain'. Episode artwork designed by illustrator Katie Brompton Intro and Ending Soundtrack, 'Into the Wyld' from Svilland TTRPG - Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World is a monthly podcast that takes a deep dive into the lives of women in the Viking Age, exploring their roles, experiences, and contributions to Norse society. Hosted by fiction authors Johanna Wittenberg and K.S. Barton, each episode explores the fascinating stories of Norse women from historical accounts, sagas, and archaeology. From shieldmaidens and queens to farmers and priestesses, we’ll uncover the varied and complex roles that women played in Norse culture. - - The Truth about the Valkyries with Sif Brookes, Episode of @nordicmythologypodcast [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCKSGsloyMpiQlfr5ZCoB3eQ] - https://youtu.be/zZYiMOF7joM?si=AQ5gx0G8fpPSa0GY [https://youtu.be/zZYiMOF7joM?si=AQ5gx0G8fpPSa0GY] - Johanna Wittenberg: https://johannawittenberg.com/ [https://johannawittenberg.com/] - K.S Barton: https://ksbarton.com/ [https://ksbarton.com/] - Sif Brookes: https://sifbrookes.com/ [https://sifbrookes.com/] Books discussed in this episode: 'A Deal with Odin' by K.S Barton 'Valkrjur: Servant or Master?' by Sif Brookes 'The Valkyries: New & Ancient Norse Tales' from Flame Tree Press Valkyrie: The Women of the Viking World by Dr Johanna Katrin Fridriksdottir The Real Valkyrie: The hidden history of Viking Warrior Women by Nancy Marie Brown The Viking Way: Magic and Mind in Late Iron Age Scandinavaia by Neil Price The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson (Penguin Edition)

Time Travel to the Viking Age with M.G. Leonard

Enter Valhalla to join our conversation with ⁨@MayaGLeonard⁩ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCXkvH_z3_Ik_92josdTlfVw] on time-travelling doors, the magic of music, the balance of history and danger in children's fiction, why she modelled a 'bad guy' on a Manchester fooball player, and how Maya discovered a genuine mystery involving two Viking age golden horns discovered in Denmark... and so much more! If you like Vikings, you are welcome in my Valhalla, and I hope you stay for the conversation.

The Last Einherjar with Kevin Wells

Joining me on this episode is comic artist and writer, Kevin Wells, whom I discovered at Thought Bubble Comic Con in 2025. We will be taking a deep dive into his norse-inspired graphic novel, The Last Einherjar, exploring his inspiration, his creative process and sharing ideas on what makes Vikings and their mythology so popular and answering "What if Ragnarok didn't happen as intended?" "Ragnarok has destroyed the Nine Realms all that is left is Endirheim. As a new darkness rises from the north only one man can prevent the terrors that await the survivors of Ragnarok. That man is Ulf, THE LAST EINHERJAR." https://www.kwizillustrator.com/ [https://www.kwizillustrator.com/]