Viking Story

Alan Laycock-Fuchs
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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

  1. Sep 8

    Translation of "Eirík the Red's Saga" Chapter 7

    This is a special episode because I am recording immediately after having translated chapter 7 of Eirík the Red's Saga, meaning that everything is as fresh in my mind as it can possibly be! It today's episode we look at the festive Jól period during the Viking Age, which occurred during the winter and had nothing to do with Christmas (at least not until much later on)! We also take a look at Hauk Erlendsson of Hauksbók fame and why he is special in terms of his writing about Þorfinn Karlsefni. There is also discussion about the need to Anglicize Old Norse words, we look at how Greenland was viewed by 14th Century Icelanders, and we learn that Ragnar Lothbrok had a very uncool nickname. I also end today's episode with a special PSA about tips for surviving a heatwave, so sound that Viking battle horn and let's get ready to ride! Old Norse words discussed in today's episode include: BYRÐUSMJÖRSHRYGGSJÁRNSÍÐULOÐBRÓKARRJÚPU (from RJÚPA)GELLISHESTHÖFÐIKARLSEFNIJÓL Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com You can find my novels on Amazon as paperbacks or e-books by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs My novels are also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchs If you're looking for an editing tool for your own podcast then try Alitu and use this link to get 25% off: https://alitu.cello.so/unnwu53IL8n Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org Thank you for listening!

  2. Sep 5

    Translation of "Eirík the Red's Saga" Chapter 6

    It's another day, and that means it's time for another one of my translation episodes, this one focusing on chapter 6 of Eirík the Red's Saga. As always, a lot of text will be analysed, with some of the Old Norse words discussed in today's episode including: HÖNDUM (from HÖND)TRÚAKOST (from KOSTR) Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com You can find my novels on Amazon as paperbacks or e-books by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs My novels are also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchs If you're looking for an editing tool for your own podcast then try Alitu and use this link to get 25% off: https://alitu.cello.so/unnwu53IL8n Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org Thank you for listening!

  3. Sep 2

    Translation of "Eirík the Red's Saga" Chapter 5

    In today's episode we take a closer look at my translation of chapter 5 of Eirík the Red's Saga and we learn about yet another popular saying from the Viking age, namely, "At eigi veit, fyrr en svarat er." Listen to find out what that Norse expression meant plus so much more, including what some of the differences are between this chapter and the same scene from the Saga of the Greenlanders. Old Norse words discussed in today's episode include: LÝKR (from LÚKA)FÉVÉRFEÐGUM Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com You can find my novels on Amazon as paperbacks or e-books by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs My novels are also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchs If you're looking for an editing tool for your own podcast then try Alitu and use this link to get 25% off: https://alitu.cello.so/unnwu53IL8n Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org Thank you for listening!

  4. Aug 11

    Translation of "Eirík the Red's Saga" Chapter 4

    Thank you to all of my Raiders for your well-wishes following my last episode, where I was fighting against the affects of sunstroke. I am indeed fine again now!! It was really just that one episode where I wasn't feeling like myself, but it's a good reminder to everyone to take care of yourself out there and to watch out for any signs that you might not be well. But now, onwards and upwards! Sound that battle horn because here we go again! In today's episode I talk about chapter 4 of my translation of Eirík the Red's Saga where, among other things, we meet a 'spákona' or 'völva' and I attempt to describe a new colour. We also look at the Christian overtones present in the saga and a popular expression that the Vikings used during the Viking age: Lítt í tauma Other Old Norse words discussed in today's episode include: SIEÐMAÐRSEIÐRBLÁN (from BLÁR)VARÐLOKURLÍTT Í TAUMA Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com You can find my novels on Amazon as paperbacks or e-books by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs My novels are also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchs If you're looking for an editing tool for your own podcast then try Alitu and use this link to get 25% off: https://alitu.cello.so/unnwu53IL8n Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org Thank you for listening!

  5. Aug 3

    Translation of "Eirík the Red's Saga" Chapter 3

    Welcome to the Viking Story podcast! In today's episode I fight against possible heatstroke while attempting to give insights into my translation of chapter 3 of Eirík the Red's Saga. This was certainly an... experience! Old Norse words discussed in today's episode include: GÓÐRBÓNDIRAUSNARRÁÐGOÐORÐSMAÐRBEZTIHÚSBÓNDI Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com You can find my novels on Amazon as paperbacks or e-books by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs My novels are also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchs If you're looking for an editing tool for your own podcast then try Alitu and use this link to get 25% off: https://alitu.cello.so/unnwu53IL8n Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org Thank you for listening!

  6. Jul 1

    Translation of "Eirík the Red's Saga" Chapter 2

    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 specifically on its second chapter. Some of the Old Norse words discussed in today's episode include: KNARRARBRINGUNORÐANSAUREYHOLMFJORÐURSTAÐIRÞRIÐITUTTUGU OK FIMM Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com You can find my novels on Amazon as paperbacks or e-books by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs My novels are also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchs If you're looking for an editing tool for your own podcast then try Alitu and use this link to get 25% off: https://alitu.cello.so/unnwu53IL8n Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org Thank you for listening!

  7. Jul 1

    Translation of "Eirík the Red's Saga" Chapter 1

    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 from "The Saga of the Greenlanders"? Which saga contains the more accurate version of events? All of these answers and more in today's episode! Old Norse words discussed in today's episode include: FRÁMAGRAKALLAÐIÞYKKJAVÆRIDALHÖFN Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com You can find my novels on Amazon as paperbacks or e-books by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs My novels are also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchs If you're looking for an editing tool for your own podcast then try Alitu and use this link to get 25% off: https://alitu.cello.so/unnwu53IL8n Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org Thank you for listening!

  8. Apr 27

    Reykjavík Grapevine and other News

    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 you can help them out by using the following links. Main link: https://grapevine.is Check out the Reykjavík Grapevine's shop and get between 50-75% off on all Icelandic products: https://shop.grapevine.is To simply donate money to the Reykjavík Grapevine click here: https://support.grapevine.is To find out more about Joshua Gillingham and his current projects, please visit his website at: https://joshuagillingham.ca Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com You can find my novels on Amazon as paperbacks or e-books by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs My novels are also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchs If you're looking for an editing tool for your own podcast then try Alitu and use this link to get 25% off: https://alitu.cello.so/unnwu53IL8n Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org Thank you for listening!

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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

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  • Creator
    Alan Laycock-Fuchs
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Alan Laycock-Fuchs
  • Show Website
    Viking Story

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