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Reykjavík Grapevine and other News
Apr 27, 2026
17m 09s
Interview with Joshua Gillingham
Apr 7, 2026
26m 49s
Happy New Year's!
Jan 1, 2026
14m 10s
Interview with Valur Gunnarsson
Oct 15, 2025
32m 03s
Season 7 Wrap
Oct 1, 2025
7m 02s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/27/26 | ![]() Reykjavík Grapevine and other News✨ | Viking age newsReykjavík Grapevine+3 | — | Reykjavík GrapevineSt. Clair Publications | Reynisfjara | Viking ageReykjavík Grapevine+3 | Alituunnwu53IL8n | 17m 09s | |
| 4/7/26 | ![]() Interview with Joshua Gillingham✨ | Norse mythologyboard games+3 | Joshua Gillingham | Halls of AsgardKickstarter+5 | — | Norse mythologyHalls of Asgard+3 | — | 26m 49s | |
| 1/1/26 | ![]() Happy New Year's!✨ | New YearIceland+4 | — | Bloodsword Saga - Ragnarök | IcelandReykjavík | New YearIceland+5 | — | 14m 10s | |
| 10/15/25 | ![]() Interview with Valur Gunnarsson✨ | Nordic historyViking Age+4 | Valur Gunnarsson | What If Vikings Had Conquered The Worldlatest book | IcelandGreenland | VikingsNordic history+5 | — | 32m 03s | |
| 10/1/25 | ![]() Season 7 Wrap✨ | podcast season finaleViking culture+3 | — | St. Clair PublicationsFreemusicarchive+1 | — | Viking StorySeason 7+3 | — | 7m 02s | |
| 9/15/25 | ![]() Interview with Dr. Steven Dorland✨ | material culturechildhood archaeology+4 | Dr. Steven Dorland | Grand Valley State UniversityMississaugas of the Credit+1 | — | archaeologypottery+4 | — | 55m 08s | |
| 9/1/25 | ![]() Translation of "Saga of the Greenlanders" Part Three✨ | Old Norse literaturecontroversial topics+3 | — | Saga of the Greenlanders | — | GuðríðThorstein the Black+5 | — | 43m 45s | |
| 8/15/25 | ![]() Translation of "Saga of the Greenlanders" Part Two✨ | Old Norse languageSaga of the Greenlanders+3 | — | Saga of the Greenlanders | — | Old NorseSaga of the Greenlanders+5 | — | 36m 01s | |
| 8/1/25 | ![]() Translation of "Saga of the Greenlanders" Part One✨ | translationOld Norse+4 | — | St. Clair Publicationsfreemusicarchive.org+2 | — | translationSaga of the Greenlanders+5 | — | 36m 42s | |
| 7/15/25 | ![]() Interview with SaturDave✨ | radiointerview+4 | SaturDave | Hunter's Bay RadioSt. Clair Publications+1 | CanadaHuntsville, Ontario | SaturDaveIcelandic tattoo+3 | — | 18m 44s | |
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| 7/1/25 | ![]() Introduction and Update | 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 season!The first-ever Viking Story Contest is announced, whereby three lucky Raiders will win a free copy of one of my novels (of their choosing).Also, were the Vikings present in Wawa, Ontario, Canada? A recently discovered runic inscription has renewed interest in Viking exploration and expansion into the New World!All of this and more in today's "Canada Day" (unofficial title*) episode!Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.comYou 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-fuchsMusic rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.orgThank you for listening! | — | ||||||
| 5/8/25 | ![]() Return Interview with Martyn Whittock | 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 Legacy in Russia and Ukraine."This book examines both the Viking history that both nations share, as well as how that history affects the modern day political and military objectives of both countries in what Martyn Whittock refers to as their 'deep stories.'During our discussion we talk about the lesser-known exploits of those Norse who travelled east and south instead of westward. How far did they actually travel? Were there Vikings riding on camels in Bagdad? Were Vikings sailing their ships in the Persian Gulf? Did they manage to travel as far China? As well, was Asgarðr (Asgard) based on a real place? How pivotal was Vladimir the Great's baptism in 988? And why is Vladimir Putin suddenly interested in promoting the 'Rus' origin story for the Russian Federation? Some of Martyn's answers might surprise you!If you're interested in purchasing Martyn Whittock's latest book, which is out right now, then you can find it wherever books are sold or directly from the publisher's website here: https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/vikings-in-the-eastRegarding the Viking Story podcast, please don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.comMy "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" novel is currently available on Amazon as a paperback or e-book and you can find it by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" is also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchsMusic rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.orgThank you for listening! | — | ||||||
| 9/2/24 | ![]() The End of Season 6 | 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 published? These answers and a few more to boot in this short wrap-up to Season 6.Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.comMy "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" novel is currently available on Amazon as a paperback or e-book and you can find it by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" is also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchsMusic rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.orgThank you for listening! | — | ||||||
| 8/26/24 | ![]() Interview with Alan Laycock-Fuchs | 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 questions thrown at me, with no preparation from my side whatsoever, during the middle of my night, and listen as I try to answer each and every question off-the-cuff as insightfully and thoughtfully as possible! Actually, I'm quite proud of how this interview went and it was a lot of fun being the guest rather than the host for once! So, if you want to know more about everyday Viking life for men, women and children, the religion of the Vikings, if Borgavirki is a real place or not, and so much more, then this is the episode for you!Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.comMy "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" novel is currently available on Amazon as a paperback or e-book and you can find it by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" is also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchsMusic rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org | — | ||||||
| 8/19/24 | ![]() Interview with Örn Arnarson | 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 Icelandic, what some of the differences are between Icelanders and other Scandinavians, and what's behind the Icelandic mantra of "Þetta Reddast."Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.comMy "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" novel is currently available on Amazon as a paperback or e-book and you can find it by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" is also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchsMusic rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org | — | ||||||
| 8/12/24 | ![]() Interview with Riccardo Polacci | 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 of "Born a Viking: Blót," why he chose such a young character as his protagonist and about some of the decisions he had to make when writing his novel.There is also a healthy discussion on Old Norse and in particular some of the Old Norse vocabulary that Riccardo uses in his series. If you'd like to purchase "Born a Viking: Blót" then the following link may be helpful: https://mybook.to/rp-bornavikingblotAlternatively, all of the information regarding Riccardo's newsletter, sample chapters, and even the second book in his series "Born a Viking: Berserkr," which is also now available for purchase, can be found through his website: riccardopolacci.comDon’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.comMy "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" novel is currently available on Amazon as a paperback or e-book and you can find it by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" is also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchsMusic rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org | — | ||||||
| 8/5/24 | ![]() Interview with Andrea Westfall | 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 languages - the deader the better" you really can't help but be entertained by Andrea's personality as well!In this interview we discuss everything from natural phenomena during the Viking Age to modern Icelandic and Nordic culture, plus a whole lot more! So sit back, relax, and join us as we discuss all things Iceland/Viking/Scandinavian!Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.comMy "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" novel is currently available on Amazon as a paperback or e-book and you can find it by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" is also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchsFollow St. Clair Publications on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/stclairpublicationsMusic rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org | — | ||||||
| 7/29/24 | ![]() Season 6 Introduction | 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 rest of the season nicely and also introduces a new tag-line!Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.comMy "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" novel is currently available on Amazon as a paperback or e-book and you can find it by searching for my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs "Bloodsword Saga - Fear The North" is also available from the St. Clair Publications website: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchsFollow St. Clair Publications on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/stclairpublicationsMusic rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org | — | ||||||
| 7/24/24 | ![]() Season 6 Trailer | VIKING STORY SUMMER SCHEDULE:New interview episodes every Monday in August! | — | ||||||
| 12/20/23 | ![]() Christmas Bonus Episode | Grab yourself an eggnog because it's time for an early Christmas present - the 40th episode of Viking Story! Did I realize that during recording? No I did not! Nevertheless...When can you expect the sequel to Bloodsword Saga? How can one find the Hamlet/Amleð comparison book from St. Clair Publications that I helped co-write? What is the story behind Stein "The Strong" and his debilitating headaches? The answers to these questions and more in this bonus Christmas episode!Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.comMy Bloodsword Saga novel is currently available on Amazon and you can find it and the (H)amlet(H) comparative piece by searching my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs My academic historical fiction novel is also available on Amazon as an e-book or for purchase on the St. Clair Publications website as a paperback: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchsMusic rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.orgAnd finally, a special thank you to whoever gave my Bloodsword Saga novel a 5-star review on Amazon. You are a very kind person because every positive review helps people find the book better, and on a personal note it makes me feel like you must have enjoyed my work. May you all have a wonderful 2024! | — | ||||||
| 10/16/23 | ![]() Interview with Martyn Whittock | In this bonus episode I welcome Martyn Whittock, the author of "American Vikings - How the Norse sailed into the lands and imaginations of America" to the podcast. During our discussion Martyn gives a preview of the types of topics/themes covered in his latest book, ranging from the Norse discovery of North America and their subsequent activity in the New World in the centuries that followed to the perception of Vikings in America today, including their importance to American cultural identity and the use (and often misuse) of their image in modern politics. Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.comIf you are interested in purchasing Martyn Whittock's book, available from November 7th, 2023, then the following links may be helpful:Pegasus Books USA: http://pegasusbooks.com/books/american-vikings-9781639365357-hardcoverSimon and Schuster (the distributor's page): https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/American-Vikings/Martyn-Whittock/9781639365357Amazon (UK) link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/American-Vikings-Sailed-Imaginations-America/dp/1639365354My novel "Bloodsword Saga" is currently also available on Amazon and you can find it by searching my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs Head on over to St. Clair Publications, the publishing house behind my novel, by visiting https://stclairpublications.com Want to start your own podcast with the simplest editing and hosting tools and also support this podcast in the process? Then sign up for Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=alan93Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org | — | ||||||
| 10/3/23 | ![]() Welcome Back Interview - Spencer St. Clair | Many people have heard of Shakespeare's greatest tragic hero, Hamlet, but surprisingly few have taken an interest in his actual origins, which date back to over half a millennium before Shakespeare's time. In this episode I speak with St. Clair Publications' own Spencer St. Clair to discuss a collaboration that we are working on together, namely, a book that is tentatively titled "(H)amlet(h)" and which compares/contrasts the earliest known sources of "Amlóðasaga," featuring the proto-Hamlet character of Amleth, with Shakespeare's famous play "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark." Strap yourself in and get ready to learn more about Hamlet/Amleth and the famous Danish historian, Saxo Grammaticus, and Saxo's most famous work, a complete history of Denmark called the "Gesta Danorum."Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.comMy novel "Bloodsword Saga" is currently available on Amazon and you can find it by searching my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs Head on over to St. Clair Publications by visiting https://stclairpublications.com to learn more about them and their amazing collection of books and authors.Want to start your own podcast with the simplest editing and hosting tools and also support this podcast in the process? Then sign up for Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=alan93Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org | — | ||||||
| 6/18/23 | ![]() Method Writing | In the final episode of Season 5 we take a look at the lengths I went to in order to bring you a detailed description in my Viking novel of what burning alive feels like. I also discuss whether or not this will be the final season of Viking Story and I thank my wonderful listeners for their continued support. Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.comMy novel is currently available on Amazon and you can find it by searching my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs Head on over to St. Clair Publications by visiting https://stclairpublications.com to learn more about them and their amazing collection of books and authors.Want to start your own podcast with the simplest editing and hosting tools and also support this podcast in the process? Then sign up for Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=alan93Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org | — | ||||||
| 6/18/23 | ![]() Interview with Spencer St. Clair | It's time for the very first interview in Viking Story history!Get to know Spencer St. Clair from St. Clair Publications, the publishing house behind my Viking novel. In our interview you'll find out what went behind bringing my book to print and how Spencer St. Clair successfully navigated the uniquely challenging ideas that I brought to the table.Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.comHead on over to St. Clair Publications by visiting https://stclairpublications.com to learn more about them and their amazing collection of books and authors.If you'd like to reach out to Spencer St. Clair personally then he is available at: spencer.stclairpublications@gmail.comMy novel is currently available on Amazon and you can find it by searching my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs Want to start your own podcast with the simplest editing and hosting tools and also support this podcast in the process? Then sign up for Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=alan93Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org | — | ||||||
| 6/18/23 | ![]() Bloodsword Profile | Meet your sexy (?) new host and also the main character from my novel, Bloodsword Saga: Fear The NorthWhat makes Bloodsword likeable and, perhaps even more importantly, very unlikeable at the same time?All of these answers and more as I struggle to make it through the entire episode! Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.comHead on over to St. Clair Publications by visiting https://stclairpublications.com to learn more about them and their amazing collection of books and authors.My novel is currently available on Amazon and you can find it by searching my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs Want to start your own podcast with the simplest editing and hosting tools and also support this podcast in the process? Then sign up for Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=alan93Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org | — | ||||||
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