Wayward Wanderer

Mar 06 2025 88 ep. 44 mins 17
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Your friendly neighborhood Radical Heathen podcast! Join "The Way of Fire & Ice" author Ryan Smith for discussions on Norse Paganism in the 21st century, episodes come out on Wednesdays every month.

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Explainer 14 - The Runes

Mar 06 2025 28 mins  
The runes are one of the most visible expressions of modern Nordic spirituality. Join your host for a short introduction to what the runes are, their history, how they're used, and more!I am hitting the conference circuit this spring! Please contribute by donating whatever you can afford at my Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiWant to support this podcast and my other work? Chec

Fireside Chat 1 - Welcome to my Hearth - UNLOCKED

Feb 28 2025 40 mins  
Welcome to the first of my fireside chats, special episodes where I talk about what's going on right now in the world, how we can stay hopeful in times of turmoil, and ways we can work to make things better. I've unlocked this one because I'd like to share it with everyone and shine a light in dark times.I am teaching a class on the Younger Futhark, the runes of the Viking Age, thi

Meditation - Sphere of Awareness

Feb 19 2025 10 mins  
This guided meditation helps the practitioner gain a better sense of awareness of their surroundings and relationship with the space they are currently in. All you need to do this meditation is a safe space where you can sit comfortably and not be disturbed.I am teaching a class on the Younger Futhark, the runes of the Viking Age, this March! If you are interested, sign up at this

Episode 46 - Law and Justice

Feb 12 2025 50 mins  
Law and justice are two institutions which are meant to address the role violence players violence within society. Join your host for a walk through how these questions were mediated by the Nordic peoples, why this is different from how we handle it today, what that suggests for modern practitioners, and more!Episode 45 - ViolenceI am teaching a class on the Younger Futhark, the ru

Explainer 13 - Myth

Feb 05 2025 30 mins  
The concept of myth is central to many modern Pagan and Heathen forms of spirituality. Join your host for a discussion on what myth is, why it matters, and how it influences modern practice.Episode on Conspiracy Theory and Myth:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-myth-and-conspiracy--57549804Source for Jung's Collective Unconscious: https://iaap.org/jung-analytical-psycholo

Modern Myths - Hoist the Black Flag TEASER

Jan 29 2025 4 mins  
This modern myth takes us to the Atlantic in the Age of Sail where a certain red-bearded stranger inspires sailors to take charge of their destiny. Tune in for the myth, stick around for the piracy!I'm hitting the conference circuit! You can help get me out to Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Maryland this spring by donating at this link: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfiWant to hear the

Meditation - Calming the Sea and Sky

Jan 15 2025 15 mins  
This guided meditation walks the listener through one of the core exercises in Fire & Ice spirituality which is used for helping practitioners reach a state of inner calm. All you need to do this meditation is a safe space where you can sit comfortably and not be disturbed.I'm hitting the conference circuit! If you can help get me out to Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Maryland t

Episode 45 - Violence

Jan 08 2025 59 mins  
If there's one thing that Nordic myth is known for, it is violence. Nordic groups are often depicted in pop culture and beyond as an inherently violent, warlike society. But how true was this and what does this mean for modern Heathens and Nordic spiritualists? Join your host for a deep dive into the violence of myth, saga, and history.How the Vikings Killed the Nordic Gods: https:

Explainer 12 - The World Tree

Jan 01 2025 29 mins  
The World Tree is the center of the Nordic cosmos. It brings together the human and the cosmic, connecting all things into one vast multiversal ecosystem. Join your host for a journey through what the World Tree is, what it represents, and why it matters in Nordic myth.Want to support this podcast and my other work? Check out my Patreon!You can also help out by scheduling a rune re

UNLOCKED - Modern Myths - Wild Hunt in the Old West

Dec 25 2024 27 mins  
Hey everyone I hope you enjoy my first ever Patrons-only episode! This episode is the first of my modern myths, stories where I bring Nordic myth into the present and more recent past. I also, in the spirit of the Yuletide, am releasing this episode to the public while Patrons will enjoy a little early access and the ad-free experience.This modern myth is a story of the Wild Hunt,