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.

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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: Loki

We 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 Catalyst

Listen, 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