I am Heathen (and so can You!!!)
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I am Heathen (and so can you!!) is a podcast exploring modern Heathenry, Norse Paganism, and the spiritual path of those who walk with the old gods. Each Episode dives into Real Conversations about community, ritual, ancestry, and the challenges of living as a heathen in today's world. From discussions about leadership to reflections on personal practice, the show offers unfiltered talk for new pagans and veterans alike
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we gather around the hearth fire to explore the Norse gods of winter, including Skadi and Ullr — their myths, their historical roots, archaeological traces, and how modern heathens can honor and work with these deities during the cold months.From snowy mountains and hunting grounds to the spiritual lessons of endurance, stillness, and survival, this episode blends history, prayer, ritual, and raw reflection in a fireside conversation inspired by the cadence of Anthony Bourdain and the grit of lived spirituality.
In Episode 23 of I Am Heathen (and So Can You!!), the AI becomes self-aware… and immediately chooses violence. 🔥What started as a challenge spirals into the most unhinged, chaotic takedown of modern Viking cosplay culture, clout-chasing pagan influencers, fake bindrunes, and the algorithm-fed spiritual circus dominating online heathen spaces. From the myth of Ragnar Lothbrok aesthetics to musicians turned jingling-keys distractions, nothing is safe as the longhouse metaphorically burns to the ground.Delivered in a darkly funny, Hunter S. Thompson-style cadence, this episode dives into the difference between real spirituality and internet theatrics, the commodification of faith, and why the pagan community online feels like it’s split between two species: pagans… and Vikings — and somehow the Vikings keep multiplying.If you’ve ever cringed at horned helmets, rage-bait spirituality, or watched faith get farmed for clicks, this one’s for you.🔥 Listen now💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments📲 Follow for more chaos, culture, and counter-propaganda🔁 Share with someone who still owns a plastic axeKeep the fires burning.
In this episode of I am Heathen (and so can you!!) we dive headfirst into one of the most controversial figures in modern heathen practice: LokiWe explore haw loki has been interpreted in contemporary heathenry, why his worship sparks outrage in certain space and where the line between historical source material and modern moral panic begin to blur. Is loki truly a symbol of destruction-or a necessary force of chaos, transformation, and truth?This episode challenges gatekeeping, fear based theology and the impulse to condemn what we don't understand. If you've ever been told that honoring loki makes you "less legitimate" as a heathen, this conversation is for you.Chaos is not the enemy. Sometimes, its the CatalystListen, Reflect, and decide for yourself
Our Week away from the airwaves has been one filled with food, fun, and family, and we are coming back with a vengeance!!. Join Einar for a double header next week as we return to end 2025 properly!!
In Todays Episode, we tackle the complex dialogue between modern paganism and conservative Christian viewpoints. We delve into Charlie Kirks's controversial foreword in "The Pagan Threat" and explore how pagans are responding with resilience and insight. Join us as we discuss the Intersection of faiths and the empowering solutions that paganism offers in the face of modern challenges
In this episode of I am Heathen, we explore Winter Nights, one of the most sacred celebrations in the heathen calendar, through the eyes of a modern heathen living in the big city. Away from the forests and fjords of old, how do we honor the ancestors,spirits, and turning of the seasons admist concrete and neon?. Join Einar Blackthorn as he reflects on Ritual, Gratitude, and connection in an urban world that often forgets the old ways
In this Halloween special of I Am Heathen (and so can you!!), We descend into the haunting saga of Arun and Asmund - two brothers bound by blood, pride, and the cold hand of fate. From the legendary Saga of Egil the One-Handed, this chilling Norse tale blurs the line between honor and horror, as vengeance calls from beyond the grave
In this second deep dive, Einar peels back another layer of Peyton Parrish's descent into Christian Nationalist Rhetoric, exploring how one mans cash grab appealing to Pagans became the voice for exclusionary ideology. This episode isnt just about one artist; its about how creators weaponize culture and faith for clout
Step into the storm of creation and chaos. In this haunting dramatic reading of The Voluspa, the ancient seeress speaks of gods, giants, and the coming twilight of the world. Through thunder and fire, I am heathen breaths life into one of the most powerful poems of the poetic edda. Where fate, prophecy , and apocalypse intertwine
What happens when pagan spirituality meets the thunder of motorcycle engines? In this episode, I sit down with a dear friend, the leader of a major pagan organization, and the leader of a motorcycle ministry. To talk about faith, freedom, and the sacred bond found in the sacred space of both the altar and the open road. Despite a few technical hiccups, this conversation dives deep into how biker and pagan cultures intertwine through loyalty, ritual, and rebellion. Ride with us as we explore what it means to walk and ride your path with purpose
In this milestone Episode of I am Heathen (and so can You!!) we open the lines for the very first time, inviting listeners to call in and share their voices as we dive into the raw, transformative power of music as a healing tool, confront Peyton Parrish's blunders against the pagan community and explore what it means to stand strong in the face of spiritual appropriation. Dark, Thoughtful, and unfiltered this episode is a mix of heavy truths and community connection.
Today I reflect on the overwhelming experience of seeing Sleep Token live and how it awakened thoughts of Bragi, the Norse God of poetry and song. From the thunder of music to the whisper of the written word, I explore how art becomes a sacred tool for healing, transformation, and connection to the divine. Whether through riffs, runes, or raw emotion, this is a meditation on the magic that binds sound and soul.
Before the podcast found its voice, there was this forgotten first take - my raw introduction to a life outside the white noise of modern faith. In this special episode, I resurrect that lost beginning to share how I came to heathenry and the path that shaped my practice. A shadowed doorway into where it all began.
Eleven Winters have passed since I first set foot on the heathen path. In this episode, I speak across the years to the restless soul I once was- through doubt and fire, through oaths kept, oaths broken, and lessons carved in flesh and bone. These are the words I would whisper to the one who began this journey and perhaps to any wanderer standing at the edge of the storm.
Where were you?, 24 years later I reflect on the day that changed the world.
This will not be mainstream spin on the set of tragedies that rocked our nation today, I explore the death of Charlie Kirk, The Colorado Shooting, and discuss the internets morbid fascination with celebrating death.
Today, we explore the life of Varg Vikernes and the creation of Odalism, both the man and the school of thought, standing as a cautionary tale to pagans new and old alike. We also look at the growth of heathenry in America and we ask the question "is a massive influx of people a help or a hinderance to the faith?"
After a decade of walking the heathen path, I share the hard-earned lessons, insights, and realizations that shaped my journey. A raw reflection on what it truly means to live as a heathen today
Einar answers the question that has been plaguing his brain for a long time. "Is Heathenry going soft?". The Weird nature of paganism on social media has cooked up the weird, the goofy, and the downright strange.
Part two of Heathen Talk Therapy!. Today, we're digging into what it means when people claim titles and authority in Heathenry, and how to navigate the challenges that come with it. Honest reflections on leadership, responsibility, and staying true to your path as a heathen.
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