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  • This Week I'm chatting with Dawn Nelson AKA DD Storyteller.


    We discuss Dawns origins as a storyteller, Christmas and Dawn tells me a story.


    Find out Dawns dream project, whether she could survive a Viking age diet, what food she'd miss the most, the weirdest thing in her Kitchen, the worst thing she's ever eaten, most memorable meal and What food and drink she's taking to Valhalla on this episode of Will I Vike It?


    Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes:

    https://patreon.com/user?u=85857828&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


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    Find Dawn on:

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/dd_storyteller/

    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/ddstoryteller

    Substack:

    https://cerridwenscauldron.substack.com


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  • On today’s episode of Will I Vike It? I chat with Rasmus, the creative mind behind the YouTube channel Ramuni Viking crafts


    Join us for a captivating conversation with Rasmus, a passionate Viking reenactor and skilled craftsman. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Viking history and culture.


    Discover the allure of reenactment, the balance between historical accuracy and modern interpretation, and the practical skills of bushcraft and foraging.


    We'll also explore the impact of popular culture on the Viking fascination and discuss the role of children in reenactment. Whether you're a seasoned reenactor or simply curious about history, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration.


    Of course we round off the episode with the usual questions I ask every guest…


    Find Rasmus:

    https://www.instagram.com/ramuni.viking.crafts/

    Youtube:

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZBt0WoeVWJxFBy0lMUx9w


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


    Get your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop


    Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected]


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  • Ever wondered what it's like to live like a Viking? Journalist Charlotte Bateman did just that! In this episode, she shares her insightful experience of following a Viking diet for a week. From the challenges of sourcing authentic ingredients to the surprising health benefits of ancient foods, Charlotte takes us on a culinary journey through time.


    Hear firsthand accounts of foraging for blackberries in a Viking hat, the taste of ancient mead, and the unexpected joys of eating like a Norseman. Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or simply curious about the past, this episode offers a unique and entertaining perspective on Viking life.


    Twitter/X: CGB_journal

    LinkedIn: Charlotte Bateman

    Muck Rack: Charlotte Bateman


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


    Get your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop


    Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected]


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  • This Week on Will I Vike It? Craig sits down with Faber Horbach from Sowulo. They geek out over pottery and historical craft, before delving into the inspiration behind Sowulo's unique sound, the challenges of blending ancient traditions with modern music, paganism and the future of the band.


    Find Sowulo on:

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/sowulo.music/

    Spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/artist/4BkdqpIEhl0tKZ5xpAo5pR?si=i-y03Q2DTf-5PkG86YvdNA

    Website:

    https://www.sowulo.nl/home


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


    Get your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop


    Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected]


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  • On today's episode I'm chatting with Mark Antony Haden Ford, a renowned environmental artist who specialises in creating large-scale sculptures from natural materials.


    Mark offers a fascinating glimpse into his creative process, sharing insights on sourcing and harvesting willow and hazel for his projects. He discusses his philosophy of working with the natural rhythms of the seasons and the importance of sustainability in his practice.


    Find out Mark's dream project, whether he could survive a Viking age diet, what food he'd miss the most, the weirdest thing in his Kitchen, worst food he's ever eaten, weirdest thing in his Kitchen, most memorable meal & what food and drink will he's taking to Valhalla, on this episode of Will I Vike It?


    Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes here:

    https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85857828


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


    Get your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop


    Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected]


    Find Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twocirclesdesign/

    Website: https://www.twocirclesdesign.co.uk


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  • On today's episode I'm chatting with Ed Gamester. We discuss Ed's show Mythos Ragnorak, a blend of Norse Mythology and wrestling, why Ed became a wrestler, how true the show is to the mythology and more.


    Find out Ed's dream project, whether he could survive a Viking age diet, what food he'd miss the most, the weirdest thing in his Kitchen, worst food he's ever eaten, weirdest thing in his Kitchen, most memorable meal & what food and drink will he's taking to Valhalla, on this episode of Will I Vike It?


    Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes here:

    https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85857828


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


    Get your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop


    Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected]


    Find Ed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thustheguild/

    Mythos:https://www.instagram.com/mythos.theatre/


    Website: https://mythosragnarok.co.uk


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  • On today's episode I'm at Moorforge Viking Settlement in Cumbria to talk with bone carver Peter Merrett. We discuss all things craft from bone carving to leatherwork, how he works on bone, what tools he used, how he got started with his craft, family history and much more.


    Find out Peter's dream project, whether he could survive a Viking age diet, what food he'd miss the most, the weirdest thing in his Kitchen, worst food he's ever eaten, weirdest thing in his Kitchen, most memorable meal & what food and drink will he's taking to Valhalla, on this episode of Will I Vike It?


    Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes here:

    https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85857828


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


    Get your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop


    Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected]


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  • On today's episode I'm at Moorforge Viking Settlement in Cumbria to talk with Eleanor, from Forage The Fells. We discuss all things foraging, from her origins as a forager, to some of the things we found in the nearby hedgerows at Moorforge Viking Settlement.


    Find out Eleanor's dream project, whether she could survive a Viking age diet, what food she'd miss the most, the weirdest thing in her Kitchen, worst food she's ever eaten, weirdest thing in her Kitchen, most memorable meal & what food and drink will she be taking to Valhalla, on this episode of Will I Vike It?


    Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes here:

    https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85857828


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


    Get your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop


    Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected]


    Find Eleanor on:

    https://www.instagram.com/foragethefells/


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  • On today's episode I talk with Mike, the director at The Scottish Crannog Centre. We discuss how he ended up at the Crannog Centre, the devastating fire at the old centre, rebuilding the centre and the future plans for the site.


    Find out Mike's dream project, whether he could survive a Viking age diet, what food he'd miss the most, the weirdest thing in his Kitchen, worst food he's ever eaten, weirdest thing in his Kitchen, most memorable meal & what food and drink will he be taking to Valhalla, on this episode of Will I Vike It?


    Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes here:

    https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85857828


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


    Get your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop


    Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected]


    Find The Scottish Crannog Centre on:

    Website: https://crannog.co.uk

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottishCrannogCentre

    Instagrm: https://www.instagram.com/scottishcrannogcentre/


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  • On today's episode I talk with Jameson Foster from The Nordic Sound Channel about being an ethnomusicologist, his podcast, Skuzzlebutt and the Banjo


    Find out Jameson's dream project, whether he could survive a Viking age diet, what food he'd miss the most, the weirdest thing in his Kitchen, worst food he's ever eaten, weirdest thing in his Kitchen, most memorable meal & what food and drink will he be taking to Valhalla, on this episode of Will I Vike It?


    Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes here:

    https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85857828


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


    Get your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop


    Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected]


    Find Jameson on:

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556785154397

    https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PvNzbymzSNu7IN1su880k?si=ukvbfG-xQ3m2BQoNzn4MyQ


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  • On today's episode Craig talks with Theresa Emerich Kamper. They discuss how tanning, leather, river trips and being gon Alone.


    Find out Theresa's dream project, whether she could survive a Viking age diet, what food she'd miss the most, the weirdest thing in her Kitchen, worst food she's ever eaten, weirdest thing in her Kitchen, most memorable meal & what food and drink will she be taking to Valhalla, on this episode of Will I Vike It?


    Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes here:

    https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85857828


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


    Get your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop


    Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected]


    Find Theresa on:

    https://www.theresaemmerich.com

    https://www.facebook.com/TheresaEmmerichKamper

    https://www.instagram.com/traditional_leather/


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  • On today's episode Craig talks with Nicky from Annotts pots. They discuss how Nicky became a potter, reenactment and historical pottery.


    Find out Nicky's dream project, whether she could survive a Viking age diet, what food she'd miss the most, the weirdest thing in her Kitchen, worst food she's ever eaten, weirdest thing in her Kitchen, most memorable meal & what food and drink will she be taking to Valhalla, on this episode of Will I Vike It?


    Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes here:

    https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85857828


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


    Get your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop


    Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected]


    Find Annotts Pots on:

    https://www.facebook.com/annottspots


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  • Hey Will I Vike It? Listeners, this episode is not the usual, but I hope you will watch and listen anyway as I talk with Tom from Breaking The Chains, an organisation that work with Veterans to rescue animals from danger - whether that be earthquakes or war zones. Tom is incredibly passionate and hard working and I feel privileged to have taken up some of his time of this chat. He also answered any and all questions I threw at him, including the questions I ask every guest at the end!


    I also caught up with friend and past guest Wild Kat who told me about her time working with Breaking The Chains.


    Find Breaking the Chains on:

    Website: https://breakingthechainsinternational.org

    Socials:

    https://www.instagram.com/breakingthechainsint/

    https://www.facebook.com/Breakingthechainsinternational

    Patreon:

    https://www.patreon.com/Breakingthechains

    YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjEc2KcrBUwZpmdkN1FBTXw


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  • On today's episode Craig talks with archeologist and educator Vanessa AKA PukuB. They discuss how Vanessa became an archaeologist, working with the Maya, and teaching while being respectful of cultures and people and not appropriating them.


    Find out Vanessa's dream project, whether she could survive a Viking age diet, what food she'd miss the most, the weirdest thing in her Kitchen, worst food she's ever eaten, weirdest thing in her Kitchen, most memorable meal & what food and drink will she be taking to Valhalla, on this episode of Will I Vike It?


    Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes here


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


    Get your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop


    Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected]


    Find PukuB on:

    Website: https://www.pukub.co.uk

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puku_b/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/puku.be.9


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  • I'm taking a little break from the podcast, so in place of the usual episode is an episode from my other podcast - Wyrd Wessex


    Recorded at Butser Ancient Farms Beltane event on May 4th 2024


    Me and my co-host Andy Stevens spoke to multiple guests throughout this episode, including Earth to rebirth who were holding hand fastings at the event, historical music group Here be Flagons, and Damh the bard. Andy also spent the night in a haunted villa! Oh and Craig said goodbye to his Shih Tzu in the most epic way - a giant burning wicker man.


    Will I Vike It? Will be back soon. If you miss it - head to my Patreon to get early access to the next episode.


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  • On this Episode Craig chats with Sam Spiers AKA the Sussex Searcher about being a metal detectorist. Sam is really passionate about his hobby and doing it the right way, so they discuss how he became a detectorist. Sam also showed Craig a few of his favourite finds and they talk about the accuracy of the TV series The Detectorists.


    Find out Sam's dream project, whether he could survive a Viking age diet, what food he'd miss the most, the weirdest thing in his Kitchen, worst food he's ever eaten, weirdest thing in his Kitchen, most memorable meal & what food and drink will he be taking to Valhalla, on this episode of Will I Vike It?


    Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes here


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


    Get your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop


    Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected]


    Find Sam on:

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_sussex_searcher/


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  • On this Episode I catch up with Thomas Beynon Timbrell from Heritage Blades (formally Big Beynons Blacksmithing). Tom was the first guest ever on Will I Vike It? and we discuss recreating historical knives based on the evidence, and the complications with sticking to the originals.


    Tom also answered the bonus questions I ask every guest, as some of these didn't exist when the show started.


    Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes here


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


    Get your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop


    Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected]


    Find Tom on:

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bbblacksmithing

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heritage_blades/

    Website https://www.heritageblades.co.uk/


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  • This Week on Will I Vike It? Craig's at the Ancient Technology Centre in Cranborne on set at the Fog on the Barrow Downs with 'Mitch of the Fyrd' & 'History with Jess'


    They discuss reenactment, their love of history & their Living Medieval magazine.


    Find out their dream project, whether they could survive a Viking age diet, what food they'd miss the most, the weirdest thing in their Kitchen, worst food they've ever eaten, weirdest thing in their Kitchen, most memorable meal & what food and drink will they be taking to Valhalla, on this episode of Will I Vike It?


    Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes:

    https://patreon.com/user?u=85857828&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


    Get your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop


    Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected]


    Find Mitch and Jess on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/mitchofthefyrd/

    https://www.instagram.com/historywithjess/


    Living Medieval:

    https://www.instagram.com/livingmedievalofficial/


    Website:

    https://www.livingmedieval.com


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  • This Week on Will I Vike It? Craig chat’s with Kai from Heilung & Old Norse Clothing.


    They talk about how Kai became a tattoo artist, his new clothing label, creating and being in Heilung, fasting, the healing effect Heilung has on people and more...


    Find out Kai's dream project, whether he could survive a Viking age diet, what food he'd miss the most, the weirdest thing in his Kitchen, worst food he's ever eaten, weirdest thing in his Kitchen, most memorable meal & what food and drink will he be taking to Valhalla, on this episode of Will I Vike It?


    Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes:

    https://patreon.com/user?u=85857828&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


    Get your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop


    Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected]


    Find Old Norse Clothing:


    https://shop.old-norse.com


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/oldnorse.official/


    Or through Asgard:

    https://asgard.scot


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/asgardscotland/


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  • This Week on Will I Vike It? Craig chat’s with Emma & Robert June from Solskin festival.


    They discuss the origins of the festival, what the festival is about and Robert gets mad at Craigs choice of Pizza topping!


    Find out their dream project, whether they could survive a Viking age diet, what food they'd miss the most, the weirdest thing in their Kitchen, worst food they've ever eaten, weirdest thing in their Kitchen, most memorable meal & what food and drink will they be taking to Valhalla, on this episode of Will I Vike It?


    Support the show through Patreon and get early access to episodes:

    https://patreon.com/user?u=85857828&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link


    For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk


    Get your own Merch from my Redbubble store. www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop


    Get in touch about the show: Email [email protected]


    Find Solskin festival on:


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solskinfestival


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solskinfestival


    Website:

    https://www.solskinfestival.co.uk


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