All the way back in 2019, Daniel Farrand (Owner of Horns of Odin) and Dr Mathias Nordvig shared a mutual frustration for the increasing misuse and inaccurate information being presented about Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age; and the podcast was born.
Coming from a non scholarly background, NMP gave Daniel the opportunity to finally put all those burning questions like,"Is the Helm of Awe Viking", "What does Viking mean?" and "What is a Crotum?" to a legit scholar of Nordic studies.
Through long form organic conversations focusing on historical accuracy being told in an entertaining and digestible manner, the podcast quickly started to invite a "who's who" of guests to join the show. Including; world leading scholars in their field, Tattooists, Authors, Artists, Actors and many many more!
Come and join us on our journey
After 3 years and 130+ episodes, Dr Nordvig departed the podcast due to a change in personal circumstances and to explore new endeavors.
With Daniel's child like curiosity well and truly still unsatisfied, the podcast marched on with a solo host.
After featuring in the longest episode in NMP histroy (Ep. 163), it was clear that Margrethe Havgar would be the perfect new addition as Co-Host along side Daniel.
Over the years, NMP has become more than just the host. We have built a beautiful community of listeners. And behind the scenes is an amazingly talented team, which without the podcast simply could exist.
The Team:
Daniel Farrand - Host - Daniel owner "Viking lifestyle" brand Horns of Odin, and has an insatible thrist for learning, and self deprication.
Margrethe Havgar - Co-Host - After featuring in the LONGEST episode in NMP history (Ep. 163), Margrethe featured as a returning guest, before becoming the new co-host.
Matt Greenway - Arist - AKA TheSaxonStoryteller. Matt is the man responsible for the STUNNING episode artwork over the years.
Alyssa Nilsen - Social Media - Listener turned team member. Aylssa expertly takes care of the NMP social media.
Rhone Kell + Sam Jarrold - Editing - Rhone and Sam are the wizards behind ensuring the podcast always sound and looks amazing!
Bob van Strijen - Booker - PHD candidate Bob has featured on the podcast on two occasions, and is the man responsible for book some of the most incredible guests to date.
Without the support from our listeners on Patreon, the show couldn't exist. Patreon is an invaluable source of revenue to allow us to keep producing the high quality content we do.
But, why support?
Our Patreon is absolutely stacked from top to bottom with bonus material.
Whether is the weekly Q and A with our guests, where you get to ask your questions.
Or, the monthly StoryTime episode with the hilarious Jonas Lorentzen which sees us read stories from Nordic Mythology.
Or even, our latest monthly show with Clare Mulley where we look at funny (and bizarre) short stories from the Icelandic Sagas
Or maybe, the Creator Series where we are joined by a crafts person who shows up how they do their craft, techniques and inspirations.
Still not convinced? How about, access to watch live and our wonderful Discord server.