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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.

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Episodes
  • In Their Own Words - Kash Patel & Valhalla feat. Heather Greene

    In Their Own Words - Kash Patel & Valhalla feat. Heather Greene
    Sep 15 2025
    Last week, FBI Director Kash Patel promised to meet Charlie Kirk in Valhalla. Joining us today is journalist and author Heather Greene to talk more about what this suggests, why the far-right's understanding of Valhalla is rooted more in pop culture than myth or history, and more!

    Lights, Camera, Witchcraft
    Heather's Website
    Witches Movie Coven

    Want to support this podcast and my other work? Sign up for my Patreon here: www.patreon.com/waywardwanderer or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwf
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    39 mins
  • Explainer 19 - What is Fascism?

    Explainer 19 - What is Fascism?
    Sep 4 2025
    Fascism is on the march so it's time to answer the question: what is it and where does it come from? Join your host for an explainer on fascism, its history, the realities of that movement today, and some tips for how to beat them.

    Want to support this podcast and my other work? Sign up for my Patreon here: www.patreon.com/waywardwanderer or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwf
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    36 mins
  • In Their Own Words feat. Ron Padron

    In Their Own Words feat. Ron Padron
    Aug 28 2025
    Joining us today is Ron Padron! Ron is a gay Cuban-American hedge priest and ordained Pagan clergy. His focus is on queer-affirming spirituality & spiritual activism and his practice is a blend of folk Catholicism, Druidry and Witchcraft. He runs White Rose Witching, has published three books on rites, ceremonies, and magical resilience, and edits the ALTAR PUNK and PaganPunk Community Grimoire.

    We talk about being Pagan clergy, ALTAR PUNK, the Community Grimoire, and more!

    You can find Ron's Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/whiterosewitching

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