Saga Thing
Saga ThingDiscover what Vikings did when they were at home in this fun medieval history and literature podcast about the Icelandic sagas. Hosted by two medieval literature professors with beards.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 217 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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At long last, we return . . . to the prophecy about the cousins Steinólf and Arngrím. Oddbjörg. What could possibly break the bond of these BFFs? Hopefully Arngrím’s wife can make some sense of their little feud and help heal the fracture in their re... more
In this episode, we catch up with an old friend called Killer-Skuta. You might remember him from The Saga of the People of Reykjadal and of Killer-Skuta. We'll revisit a familiar story from that saga where Killer-Skuta makes an attempt on the life of... more
In this episode, Glúm continues to establish himself as a leading figure in southern Eyjafjörður. We start with a brief overview of the many marriages that take place at this stage of the saga, including:
• Glúm - Halldóra
• Thórir of Espihóll - Th... more
Saga Thing returns after a much-needed holiday to pick up the story of young Glúm Eyjólfsson, better known to history as Víga-Glúm.
When last we left you, Glúm's father (Eyjólf, who some called Lump) had passed away. Seeking any advantage they could... more
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- Fun way to prep for Iceland visit!
Listening to this podcast as I prepare for a visit to Iceland! Jon and Andy walk through the Sagas in a fun and informative way; I’ve even been inspired to read the sagas myself! I feel like I understand the history and culture of Iceland a lot more now.
Also led to me laughing aloud in Kroger during Bandamanna Saga!
Apple Podcasts5Avery10282019
United States6 months ago - Top Quality Intellectual Fun
Love this! John and Andy bring us the perfect podcast.
In every episode you’ll find…
1) Intellectuals enthusiastically talking about their area of scholarship in an accessible way
2) Invitation to dive into a rather niche area of study
3) Format that processes the information in a manageable way
4) Humorous asides that humanize the hosts and the Icelanders
5) balanced take on historical figures (they will often remark on how something in a story is different from modern sensibilities, but ... more
Apple Podcasts5Richland RambleretteUnited States7 months ago Love Saga Thing, but you might as well have conducted the interview in Old Norse. I'd have probably caught just as many words 🫤
Podcast Addict2a year agoGregory- Exceptional insight into the Icelandic Sagas
I had never heard of, let alone read, the Icelandic Sagas when I stumbled across this podcast. The hosts bring the Sagas to life, giving insight and explanation to make them understandable and entertaining. I’ve just finished the epic of Njal’s Saga, which feels like a story everybody should know, but is quite unknown. John and Andy give it the depth of attention it deserves, bringing their humour and wit, whilst explaining the narrative and underlying meanings (that I’d have definitely missed i... more
Apple Podcasts5Pete gone Incan
United Kingdoma year ago - Such a fun podcast
John and Andy have done a great job with this project. Listening to Saga Thing, while the sagas themselves may be difficult to keep track of, is a great time. The way the two of them go about it is so funny and easy to understand as a novice. I’ve learned so much about Icelandic history from this and I’m only 11 episodes in. The two of them, and their dynamic, really makes the time invested worth it.
Apple Podcasts5RadX52United Statesa year ago
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A witty, scholarship-minded exploration of medieval Icelandic literature and history, driven by two hosts who pair deep analysis with accessible storytelling. Episodes focus on sagas, their narrative devices, legal and social norms, and the cultural worlds those texts emerge from, often weaving humorous banter with rigorous commentary. Notable strengths include clear scholarly framing, enthusiastic hosts with strong chemistry, and a format that makes dense material engaging for both newcomers and seasoned readers of saga literature. The show stands out for its active engagement with how sagas are constructed, interpreted, and brought to life for modern audiences, sometimes branching into related cultural conversations and occasional media r... more
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1. Dr. Yoav Tirosh
2. Ragnhildur Sigurðardóttir
3. Anna Melsteð
4. Sigrún Guttormsdóttir Þormar
5. Bjorn Grimsson
6. Graham Duke
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