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- Apr 15, 2026
Episode 41d – Víga-Glúm’s Saga (chapters 16-19)
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 Killer-Glum and try to make sense of how it ended up … Continue reading Episode 41d – Víga-Glúm’s Saga (chapters 16-19)
- Feb 25, 2026
Episode 41c – Víga-Glúm’s Saga (chapters 10-15)
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: Of course, the real trouble starts when Thórir’s son Thorgrím sets his heart on the lovely Thórdís. Things get interesting … Continue reading Episode 41c – Víga-Glúm’s Saga (chapters 10-15)
- Jan 5, 2026
Episode 41b – Víga-Glúm’s Saga (chapters 6-9)
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 get in the district, Thorkel the Tall and his son Sigmund claimed the … Continue reading Episode 41b – Víga-Glúm’s Saga (chapters 6-9)
- Nov 25, 2025
Episode 41a – Víga-Glúm’s Saga (chapters 1-5)
We’re thrilled to kick off our first episode of Víga-Glúms saga, the last of the sagas of Eyjafjörð. Víga-Glúms saga is one of the great character-driven Íslendingasögur, often drawing comparisons to Egils saga. Now, whether that’s because it also happens to be a biographical saga or because it’s of a similar quality will have to … Continue reading Episode 41a – Víga-Glúm’s Saga (chapters 1-5)
- Oct 31, 2025
Saga Short 15 – Halloween Tales featuring “The Cairn-Dweller’s Tale” (Kumlbúa þáttr) and “The Dream of Thorstein Siðu-Hallsson”
A little Halloween treat for all you Saga Thing fans. You’ll want to listen with headphones to get the full effect on these two spooky tales. Listen and then share your thoughts on our social media: Sagathingpodcast on Facebook Sagathingpodcast on Instagram Sagathingpodcast on Bluesky Saga Thing’s unofficial official Discord Music Credits Intro Music – … Continue reading Saga Short 15 – Halloween Tales featuring “The Cairn-Dweller’s Tale” (Kumlbúa þáttr) and “The Dream of Thorstein Siðu-Hallsson”
- Oct 20, 2025
Hwæt a Movie – Episode 6 – Beowulf (2007)
Hwæt a Movie is back! This time we dive deep into the uncanny valley epic Beowulf from 2007. Released at the height of Robert Zemeckis’s motion-capture mania, this version of our favorite Old English classic promised to bring the poem to life like never before. It was slated to be an event like no other, at … Continue reading Hwæt a Movie – Episode 6 – Beowulf (2007)
- Oct 7, 2025
Saga Brief 28 – Ljósvetninga Saga Interview with Dr. Yoav Tirosh
In this episode, we finally sit down with Dr. Yoav Tirosh, one of the leading voices in Old Norse–Icelandic studies and an all-around fascinating person to talk to. Yoav has written extensively on topics ranging from Ljósvetninga Saga and saga authorship to storytelling, cultural memory, and disability studies. He’s also the creative force behind the … Continue reading Saga Brief 28 – Ljósvetninga Saga Interview with Dr. Yoav Tirosh
- Sep 17, 2025
Episode 40i – Ljósvetninga Saga (Judgments)
After nearly a year of working our way through Ljósvetninga Saga, it is finally time to bring it to the Saga Thing and pass judgments. As always, we’ll pass out awards for Best Bloodshed, Nicknames, and Notable Witticisms. We’ll send one (or more?) scoundrel in Outlawry. And we’ll also discuss the Body Count, pick Thingmen, … Continue reading Episode 40i – Ljósvetninga Saga (Judgments)
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