14 Best Viking Age Podcasts

1. The History of Vikings

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A podcast featuring scholarly discussions about Vikings, Norse myth, & the history of medieval Scandinavia. Hosted by Noah Tetzner.Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: @HistoryofVikingEmail Noah with ideas for future episodes: ****@thehistoryofvikings.comMORE Host Noah Tetzner
Email ****@thehistoryofvikings.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 599Twitter 13.9K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2018 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Saga Thing

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Saga Thing is a podcast for people who love history, literature, Vikings and all things medieval. In each episode, the hosts review a saga from medieval Iceland and then dig in to categories for discussion, including: Best Bloodshed, Body Count, Notable Witticisms, Nicknames, Outlawry, Thingmen, and Ratings.MORE Hosts John Sexton, Andrew Pfrenger
Producer/Network Saga Thing
Email ****@bridgew.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 597Facebook 2.6KTwitter 2.7KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 84 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Nordic Mythology Podcast

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Have you ever wondered 'What is a Viking?', 'Were Vikings tattooed?' or 'Did they ever REALLY use the Blood Eagle? If so, then this is the right podcast for YOU.In this podcast, follow along Daniel Farrand's (Owner of Horns of Odin) journey as he tries to make sense of the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology, through easy to digest, funny, natural (and often very honest) conversations. Daniel is joined by Co-Host (and in house archaeologist) Margrethe Havgar, as the pair are joined by a host of guests; which include world leading scholars and Viking Age creators, to world..MORE Hosts Daniel Farrand, Margrethe Havgar
Producer/Network Daniel Farrand
Email ****@nordicmythologypodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 414Facebook 40.3KTwitter 266Instagram 50.5K Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

4. Real Vikings

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The Vikings terrified the medieval world. Yet they beguile us today. Who were they really? Welcome to Real Vikings - the new show from the award-winning Noiser Podcast Network, hosted by Iain Glen ( Game of Thrones , Resident Evil , Downton Abbey ). Each week we'll take a deep dive into the Viking age… boarding longboats bound for new lands, from Greenland to North Africa, Constantinople to Canada… following mighty warlords like Eric Bloodaxe and Olga of Kyiv… meeting master navigators like Leif Erikson… and uncovering the real figures behind the legends of the sagas...MORE Email ****@noiser.com
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 345 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Skal: A Viking Age Podcast

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Skal a viking age podcast is a podcast that covers the viking age.
Hosts Luke Hunsaker and Nathan Cunningham, Luke Hunsaker, Nathan Cunningham
Producer/Network Skal: A Viking Age Podcast
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 60Facebook 5KInstagram 167 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Exploring the Viking Age

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World leading experts, artists, actors and enthusiasts - all having a foot in the world of the Vikings - come together in Grimfrost's podcast hosted by Johan Hegg. Grimfrost is the world's largest community and webshop for people interested in the Vikings. The podcast is launched to commemorate Grimfrost's 10th anniversary in 2024 as part of our quest to build a bridge between the past and the present.MORE Host Johan Hegg
Producer/Network GRIMFROST®
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Philip Stevens
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 46 Avg Length 89 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World

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Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World is a monthly podcast that takes a deep dive into the lives of women in the Viking Age, exploring their roles, experiences, and contributions to Norse society.Hosted by fiction authors Johanna Wittenberg and K.S. Barton, each episode explores the fascinating stories of Norse women from historical accounts, sagas, and archaeology. From shieldmaidens and queens to farmers and priestesses, we'll uncover the varied and complex roles that women played in Norse culture.Join us as we explore the rich and often overlooked history of Viking women.MORE Hosts Johanna Wittenberg, K.S. Barton
Producer/Network Shield Maiden
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Niina Niskanen, Heather Pringle
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 42 Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The North Way Podcast

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The North Way is a history podcast on the Viking Age that uses an engaging, entertaining story-telling format to bring this incredibly interesting time period to life in peoples minds About me: My name is Henry Holst, I studied history of the University of Georgia then got an M.A. in a history-adjacent topic from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington D.C. before embarking on a career in Intelligence then Corporate Strategy & Ops--so to be clear, I am not a historian ...MORE Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 125 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

9. Viking Story

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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: ****@outlook.comMORE Producer/Network Alan Laycock-Fuchs
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Vikingology Podcast

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Terri and C.J. are first and foremost educators passionate about the Viking Age and Viking history. Theirs was a meeting foretold in the myths of old. Both are historians of Viking history, both live in Oregon in the U.S., and both share the same birthday. It seemed only natural they team up for something epic. The Norns have woven this fate. vikingology.substack.comMORE Producer/Network The Art and Science of the Viking Age
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Eleanor Janega, John Fletcher
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Viking Lives

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The great arc of Viking history told through a chain of life stories, presented by broadcaster Richard Fidler and author Kári Gíslason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Viking Age Podcast

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Sharing the History of The Viking Age, one podcast at a time.We are covering the History of Scandinavia during the Viking Age. We're exploring Raiding, Trading and Settlement of Scandinavians abroad as well as the culture and society of the Norse homelands.Join us to learn more than you ever thought you wanted to know about the people, for better or worse, history knows as the Vikings.MORE Producer/Network Lee Accomando
Email ****@vikingagepodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 1.4KTwitter 2.4K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Kvasir's Korner

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Join members of Minnesota's own Viking Encampment as they discuss the history, culture, and significance of the Viking Age
Producer/Network Viking Encampment
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 42Facebook 11.1KTwitter 25Instagram 1.3K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast

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In Viking times, a 'Thing' was a gathering; a place where leaders and warriors could meet and talk. In the 21st century, our 'Thing' is a virtual place where Viking academics and enthusiasts from around the world can come together to share knowledge. Join Miranda and Lucas, from the JORVIK Viking Centre, as they delve into another fascinating topic about Vikings, archaeology, and more!MORE Producer/Network JORVIK Viking Centre
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest David Jennings
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 34Twitter 15.9K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact