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Podcast title	Ravencast - The Asatru Podcast
Website URL	http://ravencast.podbean.com
Description	An Asatru podcast for and about our community. We'll have great interviews, discuss Lore, our gods and goddesses, and anything else relating to Asatru.
Updated	Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:29:13 +0000
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1. Episode 43 - Asatru in Prison http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 53.28Mb) Description: This episode may likely be our most controversial one. Patrick McCollum is a pagan Chaplin working with the Cherry Hill Seminary (http://www.cherryhillseminary.org/). He works with about 2,000 Pagan Prisoners in California and has run into a gauntlet of administrative outright discrimination. Many of those prisoners are Asatruar, who are looking for some [...]
2. Episode 42 - Building a name for your Kindred, an ECT class by Joe Marek http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Joe Marek, founder of Gladsheim Kindred in the Washington DC area, was kind enough to allow us to record his very insightful class at East Coast Thing this year. Joe’s class touches on a subject that Dave and I find very important, reputation. Not just personal but group reputation. Joe touches [...]
3. Rosaring in PDF format http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (application/pdf, 3.43Mb) Description: We have received an outstanding response to our most recent post on the Rosaring by Christine Foltzer. As such we have a little treat to share…… Christine’s class notes as a downloadable PDF. Enjoy! Download Ebook
4. Episode 41 - The Rosaring, a class by Christine Foltzer (ECT 2009) http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Dave and I felt that a discussion of Ullr was just the thing to liven up a chilly New England January. With that in mind we pulled from our archives a fantastic class presented by Christine Foltzer at this past summer’s East Coast Thing. The class centers around the Rosaring, an archaeological site [...]
5. Yule 2009, Frey and Njord, 12th Night http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: This is our last podcast for 2009, dedicated to Frey and Njord for the 12th Night of Yule and mostly we just wanted to wish everyone the best of blessings for the New Year. 12.FREY’S DEATH. Frey took the kingdom after Njord, and was called drot by the Swedes, and they paid taxes to him. He [...]
6. Yule 2009, Return of Sunna, 11th Night http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Heilsa All! We talk about the Return of Sunna and what we do for our main Yule night rituals. 3. “Hail, day! Hail, sons of day! And night and her daughter now! Look on us here with loving eyes, that waiting we victory win. Sigrdrifumol, 3 Download Standard Podcasts
7. Yule 2009, Fairwell to Sunna, 10th Night http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Heilsa All! We talk about Sunna and get to the core points of the Yule holiday with our 10th Yule Night podcast. XI. Then said Gangleri: “How does he govern the course of the sun or of the moon?” Hárr answered: “A certain man was named Mundilfari, who had two children; they were so fair and [...]
8. Yule 2009, Divination, 9th Night http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Heilsa All! We talk about Runes and Magic with regard to Divination in our 9th Yule Night podcast. All-father, leader of the wild hunt, Har You who gained the wisdom of the runes, Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us and bringing the power of the runes to Midgard. 138 I wot that I hung on [...]
9. Yule 2009, Skathi and Ullr, 8th Night http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Heilsa Folks! We are talking about Skathi and Ullr in our 8th Night in celebration of Yule. Hunter’s Goddess, Snowshoe Goddess, Goddess of Cold Counsel Goddess of Revenge, Loki’s Agony, Scathing Goddess Wise god-bride, Ski Goddess, dweller of the rocks You who have helped us provide for our families in this coldest of times We honor you [...]
10. Yule 2009, Thor, 7th Night http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: We are talking about Thor in our 7th Night in celebration of Yule. Wielder of Mjollnior, Warder of Midgard, Warrior of the Aesir Protector, Fighter, Defender Jotun Bane, Dawn of Trolls, Fisher of Serpents We Honor you for all that you have done for us this year. You who have protected us in this winter. Who insures our good and [...]
11. Yule 2009, Eir, 6th Night http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Heilsa All! We are talking about our 6th Night in celebration of Yule and about Eir. Hail Eir! Hail the Handmaden of Frigga! Good Goddess of Speedy Healing! “Hail to the gods! Ye goddesses, hail, And all the generous earth! Give to us wisdom [...]
12. Yule 2009, Community, 5th Night http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Welcome to our 5th Yule Night podcast where we talk about Community. (1)Within the gates ere a man shall go, Full long let him look about him; For little he knows where a foe may lurk, And sit in the seats within. 2. (2) Hail to the giver! a guest has come; Where shall the stranger sit 3. (2) [...]
13. Yule 2009, Aegir, 4th Night http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Welcome to our 4th Yule Night podcast where we talk about Aegir. Sigurd, earl of Hlader, was one of the greatest men for sacrifices, and so had Hakon his father been; and Sigurd always presided on account of the king at all the festivals of sacrifice in the Throndhjem country. It was an old custom, that when [...]
14. Yule 2009, Ancestors, 3rd Night http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: This is our 3rd Night in Celebration of Yule; We focus on the Ancestors. Hear me now all those of Heimdal’s kin, Both those dwelling in Midgard’s meadows and Hela’s halls, We are the receivers of your Wyrd. Cattle die, kindred die, we ourselves also die; but the fair fame never dies of him who has earned it. Cattle die, kindred die, we [...]
15. Yule 2009, Wild Hunt, 2nd Night http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Heilsa All! Day Two of Yule 2009: Odin and the Wild Hunt Odin, All-father, Sig-Father! Leader of the Wild Hunt! Bring us wisdom and weal in this darkest of seasons. Fjölnir, Wise One Gangleri, Wanderer Grímnir, Masked One Jölfuðr, Yule father Jólnir, Yule figure Óski, God of Wishes Rúnatýr, God of Runes Síðgrani, Long Beard Sigðir, Victory bringer Leader [...]
16. Yule 2009, Mother Night, 1st Night http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: This is the first of 12 (we hope) podcasts dedicated to Yule and the Holiness of those 12 days. This is posted a week early so that everyone can get this present in time. If not for the Mother’s we would not be here. The Norns three wove the wyrd of the [...]
17. Episode 40 - Best Blot Practices http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Dave and I dust off a recording of Dave’s class on Blot practices that he gave at East Coast Thing 2009. The lecture centers around the concepts of working with your environment, general and specific tips on keeping the blot itself focused, and helping facilitate a more spiritual experience for your attendants. [...]
18. Episode 39 - The Young Vikings Club http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: This month we continue our focus on kids in Asatru. We were very lucky to speak with Colin ad his father Jon Cyr. Jon Cyr created the Young Vikings Club earlier this year with the goal of giving a Boy Scout like experience to Asatru kids. The feel is similar but with [...]
19. Episode 38 - Kids in Asatru, an Aussie point of view http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: If the subject of Heathen children holds any interest for you than you are going to want to put an hour aside to Listen to Matt and Rey Leonard as they discuss their journey thus far as heathen parents. Dave and I were blown away by their personable nature and the candor with which [...]
20. Episode 37 - Hospitality - Tanya Peterson http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Heilsa All! We are back from the East Coast Thing 2009 and thrilled to present to you one of the many great classes. Tanya Peterson is a member of this year’s hosting kindred, Gladsheim. She presented a class on Hospitality, that we thought was excellent and worthy of a listen. She uses the [...]
21. Heathen Event! Lighting Across the Plains http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Dave and I Love supporting heathen events so we jumped at the chance to speak to Mark Stinson and Rod Landreth of Jotun’s Bane Kindred regarding an event that has been a year in the making, Lighting Across the Plains. We were blown away by the thought and effort that has been put into [...]
22. Episode 36 - Heathen Burial Grounds http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 197.20Mb) Description: Heilsa All! This is our first videocast. And we do apologize for both the quality and timeliness of this. But it is about 45 minutes of goodness telling the saga of what it took to create a place for our honored dead. It was recorded at the International Asatru Summer Camp July 2009. [...]
23. Episode 35 - Hela with Sandi Carron http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: In this episode Sandi offers her thoughts on Hela with the assistance of Joe Mandato and, of course, Dave. Sandi discusses the lore and insights regarding Hela as well as research technique. Download Standard Podcasts
24. Episode 34 - Tyr with David Carron http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Heilsa All! With the help and assistance of Joe Mandato, we talk about Tyr and Dave’s relationship with him. We discuss how Dave became a patron of Tyr, his tips on bettering your relationship to him and a lawyer’s jaded view about justice. Next Month: Hela with Sandi Download Standard Podcasts
25. Sunna Blot at Pagan Spirit Gathering 2009 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: We were lucky enough to get a chance to speak with Bruner Soderberg about this years Pagan Spirit Gathering. Bruner will be hosting a Sunna Blot this year. Registration is closing fast but we hope that some of you will make it to the event and show your support. We were pleasantly [...]
26. Episode 33 - Aegir, a discussion with Jay Talkington http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Jay Talkington joins us for this episode of Ravencast. Jay is a member of Medoburg Kindred and Frost Fyre Kindred and a professional brewer. We asked Jay to join us because of his insights regarding Aegir. There is guite a bit in this interview as we cover Aegir’s Hall, brewing then and now, [...]
27. Trothmoot 2009! - a short interview with Tanya Peterson http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: We’re back! We got the chance to speak with Tanya Peterson. Tanya is helping to run Trothmoot 2009 among other various events she is involved in. Feel free to stop by the Trothmoot website for news and updates regarding the event. Tanya also mentions Vanirfest so stop by Eplagarthr Kindred’s website and check [...]
28. Transcript of Ravencast Episode 3 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (application/pdf, 0.00Mb) Description: Many thanks go to Miss again apologies for the mistaken identity Molina for providing us with this latest transcript. This time for Episode 3 of Ravencast entitled Magic, Art, and the Asatru mindset. This is meant to be shared so send it around to anyone you think it might benefit. Just make [...]
29. Episode 32 - Skathi, a discussion with Joe Mandato http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Hello everyone! In this months Ravencast we interview Joe Mandato. Joe is a long standing member of the Northeast Community in general and of Vingolf Fellowship in particular as well as the moderator for the Northeast Asatru Yahoo Group. I know that Joe’s very special connection to Skathi came through vividly in [...]
30. Something Completely Different http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: We interrupt our Regularly Scheduled Ravencast for an Important Announcement. Rated PG-13 for Strong Moiling and other Yidishisms. You have been warned. Background Music by Panacea, Songs and Dance Music of Europe East and West, Zemer Atik with the permission of Magnatune. Download Standard Podcasts
31. The State of Ravencast - Metacast 1 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Heilsa All! This is just a small note about where things are and where they are going. We are over 100,000 listens. Thank you for your interest. We wouldn’t be here without you. We just uploaded a transcript yesterday of the 2nd Episode, due to the awesome efforts of F.P. Molina. [...]
32. Transcript of Ravencast Episode 2 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (application/pdf, 0.00Mb) Description: Heilsa All! F.P. Molina has gone above and beyond by deciding that our work should be transcribed and has put in the incredible time and effort to do so. So, for your reading pleasure a transcript of Episode 2. Feel free to send this about anywhere and everywhere, whole and attributing us and F.P. [...]
33. Episode 31 - Thor, a discussion with Rick Oberg http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: We continue our discussions about the gods with this episode focusing on Thor. We invited Rick Oberg of our kindred (Raven Kindred North) and the AFA to talk to us about his patron. Rick covers alot of ground. He talks about his relationship to the gods in general, Thor in particular, inspiration, [...]
34. Episode 30 - Odin, a discussion with Joe Marek http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: In this episode of ravencast Dave and I get a chance to talk with Joe Marek of Gladsheim Kindred (http://www.gladsheim.org/). Joe is the Gothi of Gladsheim Kindred and a longstanding member of the Asatru community. Over the years Odin has held an ever increasing interest for him. We were delighted to get [...]
35. Episode 29 - Eir, a discussion with Cat Burke http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Dave and I hope you all have had a very merry holiday season. With health and wellbeing in mind for the new year we interviewed Cat Burke regarding Eir. Cat had many insights gleaned from what few references to the lore there are in Svipdagsmal. We hope you find this interview as [...]
36. Episode 28 - Frey, a discussion with Ann Sheffield http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: This month Dave and I are going to kick off a group of interviews that will focus on a specific god or goddess. Ann Sheffield was very gracious to join us to speak about her research on Frey. Ann is a long standing member of the Northeast US Asatru community and well known [...]
37. Episode 27 - Kveldulf Gundarsson http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: This month we are proud to have as our guest interviewee Kveldulf Gundarsson. We had a great time chatting with him about so many things that even edited this episode runs over an hour! This is, of course,in no way an attempt to make up for the lateness of this episode. You [...]
38. Episode 26 - The Winter Holidays http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Sadly, this episode is just Dave and I. Having celebrated Freyfaxi we were of a mind to look to the winter and the holidays that define winter for us so we discuss Winternights, Einjarhar, and Yule. There are quite a few interesting pages that can be found online so here’s a mini link [...]
39. Episode 25 - The Role of Gossip in Society http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Dave and I are finally recovered from our wonderful time at the East Coast Thing and we did not return empty handed! While there we were able to record a great class presentation by Patricia Lafayllve entitled The Role of Gossip in Society. It is a discussion on how gossip has both helped and [...]
40. ECT 2008 - Class Presenters and Vendors http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: We were fortunate enough to catch a few folks to talk about what they are bringing to the East Coast Thing this year. You can still register by postmarking the registration by August 10th. Those can be found at http://www.eastcoastthing.org/ See you at the Thing! Download Standard Podcasts
41. Episode 24 - Interview with Mike Smith http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: In this episode we interview Mike Smith. This is the first of a series of interviews about magic and it’s place in the Asatru religion. We chat about Runes but also about their application and uses. He gives recommendations for authors, rune sets and what are cool things to do with runes (besides toss them [...]
42. Episode 23 - Interview with Jon Cyr http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: In this episode we interview Jon Cyr. He discusses Old Norse poetic forms, singing and the artistic craft in general. John shares a song and a poem or two. He talks about his inspirations, sacrifice and how being a parent has affected his view on teaching the lore. Next Month: [...]
43. The Utgard-Loki Play http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: This is a little something extra we did in time for Midsummer. This is a play that I wrote from the Utgard-Loki Saga. It is targeted at 8 year olds and we expect it will be preformed at the East Coast Thing by kids there. Comments and criticism are appreciated. Enjoy! Download [...]
44. Episode 22 - Pagan Virtue with Dr. Brendan Myers http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: After listening to a lecture recorded by Deo’s Shadow we knew we wanted to have Brendan on our podcast. We cover a lot of topics with Dr. Myers but most notably we discuss pagan concepts of virtue versus the Christian concept. You can learn more about Brendan on his website and look over [...]
45. Episode 21 - Asatru Artists - Diana Paxson http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: In our ongoing series on writers and artists we interview Diana Paxson. She has written a ton of scifi and fantasy books as well as many articles for the magazine Idunna. She has been an important influence on the Asatru movement for many years. You can find her books at Amazon.com. [...]
46. Episode 20 - Asatru Artists - Steven T. Abell http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: This episode we interview Steven Thor Abell about his book Days in Midgard: A Thousand Years On. Steve is an aspiring writer and story teller. We talk about writing, inspiration and the influence of story telling on his early childhood. To find out more about the book and Steve check out http://www.StevenAbell.com Download [...]
47. An Important Announcement http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Dave and I thought it would only be fair to let you know about certain changes we feel are needed for this podcast to continue. Thank you to all of our listeners. Download Standard Podcasts
48. Episode 19 - Asatru Artists - Piparskeggr http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: In our ongoing series of interviews with Asatru artists we interview Piparskeggr. Pip is a heathen poet and skald living in Illinois but grew up in Massachusetts. He is a hunter and a man of Ullr. We talk about what it means to be a guest, the connection of people to their [...]
49. Asatru 101 - Thor! (Because everyone loves Thor) http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Asatru 101 ‘Cast - Thor! - (Because everyone loves Thor) This is basically a podcast about the application of research. (By request we did more about the Gods.) We pop open our Poetic Edda and Prose Edda and pull a few things out. We hope that folk see the process and are inspired [...]
50. Episode 18 - Asatru Artists - Hauk http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: For our 18th episode we interview Hauk. Hauk is a heathen musician living in Los Angeles, CA. We cover many topics such as inspiration, incorporation of faith into music, and Hauk’s personal journey as a musician. Hauk generously allowed us to incorporate three great songs into the podcast. If you like [...]
51. Ravencast Promo - 1 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Yes, after a year and a half we now have a real 30 second promo. Please feel free to send this around. For all those podcasters out there, you can drop a comment here and we’ll check you out for cross promotion. Download Standard Podcasts
52. Episode 17 - International Asatru - Eldaring http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: This month we interview Ingmar Lauer and Isabelle Jaus about the Eldaring and their experiences practicing Asatru in Germany. We chat about the troubles (or lack thereof) of the Nazi legacy to the practicing Asatruar. Ingmar does not hold back his opinions about the radical and extremist groups. And we [...]
53. Episode 16 - Yule 2007! http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Welcome to our celebration of Yule! Some Lore links about Yule: http://home.earthlink.net/~wodensharrow/yule.html http://www.simnet.is/gardarj/yule2.htm This year at Yule we focus on the modern celebration of Yule and practices. We do a quick interview with Rick Oberg about his private practice with his family at Yule. I read a fun little poem called the Yule Cat. [...]
54. Episode 15 - National Orgs. - Irminen-Gesellschaft http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: We interview Steve Anthonijsz, VP of the Irminen-Gesellschaft. The IG is one of the newest National Asatru Organizations. They have an interest in expanding the role of central Germanic lore and ideas. For more information about the IG have a look at the web page at http://www.irminenschaft.net/ Next Month: Yule! Download Standard Podcasts
55. Asatru 101 - Religion vs. Magic http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Asatru 101 ‘Cast - Religion vs. Magic - Or a Scholarly Discussion about the by-play between Lore and Magic within Asatru. Asatru is a religion first and foremost but there is a place for magical practices that are outgrowths from the Lore. We talk about what that means and give a very, very quick gloss [...]
56. Episode 14 - National Organizations - Asatru Alliance http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: We interview Valgard Murray of the Asatru Alliance. The Alliance is organized as collection of separate kindreds. We discuss many things with Valgard, including the importance of community. The AA promotes that idea by offering help and guidance to fledgling groups. For more information about the AA have a look at [...]
57. Asatru 101 - Lore http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: In our fourth Asatru 101 cast Dave and I discuss Lore. We give a three examples of how different authors translate the lore. We also give our two cents as to what to do with it. As well as a extra quickie primer on Unsubstantiated Personal Gnosis (UPG). Many, many translations can be [...]
58. Our policy on posts http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: The comments and responses that we have received have been incredible and amazing. We just wanted this point to be abundantly clear: We greatly appreciate every comment that we receive whether positive or critical. However, we will not approve any comment or respond to any email that attempts to debate the merit [...]
59. Episode 13 - National Organizations - The Odinic Rite http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: In our continuation of organizational interviews we were very pleased to speak with Heimgest of the Odinic Rite. During the interview Heimgest touches on many subjects such as prison ministry work, environmental activism, and programs for children. We highly recommend checking out the Odinic Rite’s main web page at odinic-rite.org from there you [...]
60. Episode 12 - National Organizations - The Troth http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: The is the second in our line of ‘casts about National Asatru Organizations and what they offer individuals. We interview Patricia Lafayllve, the High Steward of The Troth. We talk about the many programs that the Troth is currently running as well as the publication of Our Troth Volume II. For more [...]
61. Asatru 101 - Folk finding http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: In our third Asatru 101 cast Dave and I discuss Folk. How to find the right group, avoid the wrong group, and basically find your fit in the community. There are alot of different groups out there with even more ways of going about practicing our faith. We’re not going to [...]
62. Episode 11 - National Organizations - The AFA http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: The next group of ‘casts will be about National Asatru Organizations and what they offer individuals. The first interview was with Stephen McNallen of the Asatru Folk Assembly. We talk about what the AFA has been up to including the assistance to have Thor’s Hammer listed as an emblem of belief. For [...]
63. Asatru 101 - Blot and Ritual http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: This is our second 101 ‘cast. Dave and I discuss the basic concepts behind blots and their structure. The whys and wherefores of the ritual. The link to the outline and Blot details we are most familiar with can be found here. We hope this provides inspiration and structure for folks to [...]
64. Episode 10- Midsummer http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Midsummer! We discuss symbols like the sunwheel, different gods and goddesses associated with midsummer, and modern midsummer practices. There were a lot of specifics so we hope that you’ll use the links below as a jumping off point to your own research. Midsummer~ A solid description of Midsummer celebrations and practices Midsummer Wiki Troth description of Midsummer a [...]
65. Asatru 101 - profession http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: This is our first Asatru 101 Podcast. The topic is Profession. The what, whys and wherefores of pledging your Troth to the Gods. Just Sandi and myself for this one. Informal but we hope informative. Feel free to email questions to dscarron at yahoo.com. Download Standard Podcasts
66. Episode 9 - The Thing is the Thing http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: We had a great time interviewing Joe Mandato of Vingolf Fellowship. We talked about the East Coast Thing and the east coast asatru community in general. Some babbling by your hosts pre-interview about the East Coast. We hope you enjoy it. Next month: Midsummer! Download Standard Podcasts
67. Episode 8 - About Loki http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Jesse Hutchins was kind enough to talk with us about Loki. He’s not your typical misunderstood and misinterpreted god The interview covered several things: Loki Lore, word derivations and kennings, as well as how NOT to worship Loki. We know we came away from this episode with new insights, not [...]
68. Episode 7- New to Asatru http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: In this episode we interview Sean Lynch. Sean has been part of the Asatru community for about two years. We asked him about his experience to gather ideas about what a “newbie” to the community has to say. Alot of very interesting points were made in our discussion with Sean so we [...]
69. Episode 6 - Disir and the Ancestors http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: In this episode we discuss the concepts of the Disir and Ancestors as presented in different sagas as well as our own points of view. This turned out to be a very complex topic that we hope you will help us build on by leaving your own thoughts on the subject in the comments [...]
70. Episode 5- Ethics or playing well with others http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: What does it mean to be a “good” heathen? We had great fun interviewing Bill Dwinnells about Ethics in this episode. The main discussion is about the reasons for appropriate action by an Asatruar. Please pay no attention to your sickly hosts In this Episode The Havamal from the Poetic Edda is used several times as [...]
71. Episode 4- Yule! http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: We talk about what this time of year means for us. A little lore about Thor and Sunna. Dave tells a “ghost story” with Odin as a guest star. A little segway about Yule gifts and the holiday spirit ends the episode. related Links : the Lay of Alvis ~ http://www.angelfire.com/wy/wyrd/alvissmal.html Sunna ~ http://home.earthlink.net/%7Ewodensharrow/grimnismal.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sol_%28goddess%29 Dave retold this story [...]
72. Episode 3.5 - bonus interviews from episode #3 http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: In the second half of Episode #3 we interview two great guys, John Cyr and Dave Hawkins. They discuss music, poetry, Galdur, adn what inspires them. We even have some Scandinavian fiddle music as a break inbetween thanks to Barry Philips. next month - YULE! www.myspace.com/totemmusicusa www.ravennorth.org Download Standard Podcasts
73. Episode 3- Magic, art, and the Asatru mindset http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: This is part one of two. We interview a great artist, Denise Bowen. She talks about Art and what inspires her. She also talks about her newly announced event the Winter Wassail gathering which will be held this coming February. Check out www.winterwassail.org for up to date information on the gathering. We hope you enjoy the [...]
74. Episode 2 - Our first full episode http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Welcome to the 2nd Episode where Sandi and I talk about how we came to Asatru and I go wild about the Internet. Thanks to Jeff Wells for the great music! Download Standard Podcasts
75. Episode 1 - OUR 1ST CAST IS GO! http://ravencast.podbean.com/2... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: this is our first podcast episode. We briefly introduce ourselves and let everyone know what we have in mind for this Asatru centered podcast. Download Standard Podcasts