Wayward Wanderer

Ryan Smith
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Wayward Wanderer

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.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Fireside Chat 1 - Welcome to my Hearth - UNLOCKED

    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, this March! If you are interested, sign up at this link. I am hitting the conference circuit this spring! Please contribute by donating whatever you can afford at my Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfi Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Check out my Patreon! You can also help out by scheduling a rune reading with me! Sources: https://resolutesquare.com/articles/59WL4t7WTu2rjxNmANFyE2/the-authoritarian-regime-survival-guide https://medium.com/@djordjepadejski/a-recipe-for-surviving-authoritarian-regimes-d5ad1cc8f303 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/388915809_You_need_to_put_on_your_own_oxygen_mask_first_considering_extinction_rebellion's_regenerative_culture_as_a_mode_of_constructive_resistance https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/house-republicans-hit-the-brakes-on-town-halls-after-blowback-over-trump-s-cuts/ar-AA1zNqAa https://www.ocregister.com/2025/02/28/southern-california-gop-lawmaker-booed-at-town-hall-for-supporting-elon-musk/?preview_id=10753385 https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-takedown-protests-photos-2025-2 https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-01-16/climate-protesters-storm-phillips-66-facility-amid-recent-wildfires

    40 min

  2. FEB 19

    Meditation - Sphere of Awareness

    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 link. I am hitting the conference circuit this spring! Please contribute by donating whatever you can afford at my Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfi Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Check out my Patreon! You can also help out by scheduling a rune reading with me!

    11 min

  3. FEB 13

    Episode 46 - Law and Justice

    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 - Violence 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 link. I am hitting the conference circuit this spring! Please contribute by donating whatever you can afford at my Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfi Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Check out my Patreon! You can also help out by scheduling a rune reading with me!

    51 min

  4. FEB 5

    Explainer 13 - Myth

    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--57549804 Source for Jung's Collective Unconscious: https://iaap.org/jung-analytical-psychology/short-articles-on-analytical-psychology/the-collective-unconscious-2/ Source for Joseph Campbell's Four Functions of Myth: https://www.jcf.org/learn/joseph-campbell-four-functions-of-myth 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/ryansmithwfi Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Check out my Patreon! You can also help out by scheduling a rune reading with me!

    30 min

  5. JAN 29

    Modern Myths - Hoist the Black Flag TEASER

    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/ryansmithwfi Want to hear the rest of this episode, this podcast, and my other work?  Check out my Patreon and sign-up as a Deck-Hand or Navigator for access to special episodes and more! You can also help out by scheduling a rune reading with Ryan!

    5 min

  6. JAN 15

    Meditation - Calming the Sea and Sky

    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 this spring then please chip in what you can at my Ko-fi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfi Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Check out my Patreon! You can also help out by scheduling a rune reading with Ryan!

    15 min

  7. JAN 8

    Episode 45 - Violence

    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://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-how-the-vikings-killed-the-nordic-gods--51163737 I'm hitting the conference circuit!  Find out more how you can help get me out to Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Maryland this spring at this link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/spring-conferences-fundraiser--63344095 Want to support this podcast and my other work?  Check out my Patreon! You can also help out by scheduling a rune reading with Ryan!

    59 min

  8. JAN 1

    Explainer 12 - The World Tree

    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 reading with Ryan! Laura Cohen's Presentation: https://www.hds.harvard.edu/publications/diasporic-mysticism-psychology-tarot-path-decolonizing-intuitive-development Episode on the Supernatural: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-supernatural--62492392 Episode on Nordic Mysticism: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/explainer-4-nordic-mysticism--59924324 Queering the Runes: https://www.lore-books.com/shop/p/queering-the-runes-by-siri-vincent-plouff?rq=Runes

    29 min
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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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  • Creator
    Ryan Smith
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Ryan Smith
  • Show Website
    Wayward Wanderer

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