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Wayward Wanderer

Wayward Wanderer

By: Ryan Smith
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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.

Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rysmi...

Like my work? Then please check out my Patreon for bonus episodes and more: https://www.patreon.com/waywar...Copyright Ryan Smith Spirituality
Episodes
  • Explainer 23 - Wolves and Ravens

    Explainer 23 - Wolves and Ravens
    Feb 5 2026
    Wolves and ravens are two of the most widely invoked and depicted animals in modern Nordic practice. Join your host for a walk through what they mean, animals in Nordic myth, and more!

    Wolf facts
    Alpha Wolves Debunked
    Raven saying "Who's a good bird?"
    More on ravens

    Want to support this podcast and my other work? Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfi

    I am teaching a new round of classes! You can find out more and sign up at www.onblackwings.com/classes

    I will be at Sacred Space/Between the Worlds 2026! Check out my workshops and say hi.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 52 - Murderers and Oathbreakers

    Episode 52 - Murderers and Oathbreakers
    Jan 30 2026
    We face times that try our souls so the real question facing us is: will you fight or will you hide? Join your host for a voyage through why Heathens and Pagans cannot stay on the sidelines of this struggle, how taking a stand is justified by Heathen principles, and more!

    Deaths by ICE
    In Their Own Words - ICE in the Twin Cities feat. Ben and Siri
    Seth Staton Watkins on YouTube

    Want to support this podcast and my other work? Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfi
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    57 mins
  • In Their Own Words - ICE in the Twin Cities feat. Ben and Siri

    In Their Own Words - ICE in the Twin Cities feat. Ben and Siri
    Jan 22 2026
    On December 1st, ICE launched Operation Metro Surge and dispatched thousands of agents to the Twin Cities, a city which also happens to be the home of one of the largest Pagan communities in the United States. Join your host for a conversation with Minneapolis Heathen Godi Ben and friend of the pod Siri on how the ICE operation has impacted life in Minnesota, the interfaith resistance, and more!

    Stand With Minnesota

    Siri is now enrolling students in their intensive Queering the Runes course of study. You can find more information at their Patreon!

    Want to support this podcast and my other work? Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfi
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    52 mins
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