Hosted by Alan Laycock-Fuchs · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 53 episodes
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“Viking Story” began as a podcast designed to explore elements of the Viking world that I had to consider when writing my novel, as well as a tool to tell my own personal story and background, but has evolved into a Viking-themed podcast that explores all topics related to the Viking Age and even goes a bit beyond to explore Scandinavian culture in general and the stories of others connected to the Vikings and to this podcast. To learn more about the Vikings and other related themes then please listen and subscribe. If you want to get in touch then you can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com
Alan Laycock-Fuchs hosts Viking Story, a history show with 53 episodes published.
Happy Canada Day to all of my Raiders! Since today is a special day, you're getting a double-shot of Viking Story as we take a look at the background behind my translation of of Eirík the Red's Saga, this time focusing s
My translation of "Eirík the Red's Saga" takes centre stage today as I give my thoughts, explanations and insights into the saga and, in particular, into its first chapter. What makes "Eirík the Red's Saga" different fro
In today's episode I go over some of the latest news concerning the Viking age, this very podcast, AI, Reynisfjara, and much, much more. Unfortunately, there is also some bad news concerning the Reykjavík Grapevine, but
It's a new season and that means a brand new Viking Story interview! Today I welcome Joshua Gillingham to the podcast to share his knowledge of Norse mythology and what elements inspired his new board game, "Halls of Asg
Happy 2026 to all of my Viking Story Raiders! Looking for something to listen to today while you try to sleep off the mead in your half-awake state? Then this is the episode for you! It is also the 'unofficial' 50th epis
In today's bonus episode I interview historian and author Valur Gunnarsson about his first English book entitled "What If Vikings Had Conquered The World," which covers a great deal of Nordic history all the way from the
This is the "official" end to Season 7 but find out what's in store for this podcast, even after this season comes to a close! Also, how difficult is it to interpret a culture through the eyes of another culture that you
What can material culture tell us about a past society? Can pottery speak towards one's culture and, if so, in what ways? Today we discuss childhood archaeology with Dr. Steven Dorland from the Anthropology Department at
There are a lot of controversial topics in today's episode, including: Did Guðríð flirt with Thorstein the Black in front of her dying husband? Did Karlsefni find other men attractive? Was the ghost who spoke to Guðríð a
After a rather rude interruption last episode, we are back again with further discussion and explanation surrounding my translation of "The Saga of the Greenlanders." Among the Old Norse words discussed in today's episod
Have you ever wanted to get inside the mind of a translator? Well, lucky for you I have translated "The Saga of the Greenlanders" and added it as an addendum to my own novel, which draws on said saga for inspiration, and
Who is SaturDave, you ask? Well, he's a radio disc jockey from Canada and he's also... my brother! His real name is David Laycock and in today's episode we learn about where the name SaturDave originated from, the inspir
Welcome to the first official episode of Season 7! Find out about the latest news regarding my second novel, "Bloodsword Saga - Greetings from Valhöll," as well as updates on the interviews and insights coming up this se
Season 7 is right around the corner, but first..... we welcome back Martyn Whittock to the podcast to discuss his latest book "Vikings in the East - From Vladimir the Great to Vladimir Putin - The Origins of a Contested
Season 6 is a wrap! It's been fun conducting interviews and sharing them with my..... Viking Raiders? What's in store for the Viking Story podcast? When will my second novel, "Bloodsword Saga - Welcome to Valhöll," be pu
The final episode of the Interview Series focuses on myself and a Canadian book club who ask me various questions about my book and the associated Viking history that it contains. So join me as I take on 1000s of questio
It's time for an Icelandic perspective! This week the Viking Story podcast brings you unique insight into what it's like growing up in Iceland and living there today. Find out from Örn Arnarson what it means to be Icelan
In this week's interview I get to sit down and speak to Riccardo Polacci, another historical fiction author who sets his narratives in the Viking Age. We talk about the spiritual episode that lead to Riccardo's writing o
It is a delight to welcome Andrea Westfall to the Viking Story podcast this week. She shares her experiences and insight as it relates to Medieval and Nordic studies, and by throwing out off-the-cuff lines like "I love l
Welcome to Season 6! The interviews will start in August but first we take a quick look at what makes this podcast unique. And is it actually the longest running Viking podcast on the interwebs?? This episode sets up the
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