Best Jameson Foster Podcasts (2025)

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#54 - Mia Guldhammer (Virelai) | Danish Folk Music, Medieval Ballads, and Viking Reenactments 1:44:25

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Send us a text Please join me in welcoming the inimitable Mia Guldhammer to Nordic Sound #54. Performing with acts such as Virelai, Mallebrok, and now Guldganger, Mia has long made a name for herself as a passionate keeper and performer of the Scandinavian ballad tradition at Medieval markets and reenactments, as well as a celebrated vocalist in th…

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#53 - Levina Storåkern | Indie Nordic Folk, Musicianship, and "Månadsvill" 1:29:21

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Send us a text Most known through her bands Diket and Ævestaden, Levina Storåkern joins Nordic Sound #53 to talk about her recently released solo endeavor “Månadsvill”. Captivated on the first listen, Jameson sits down with this rising star to talk about her songwriting process and the inspirations that went into the record, as well as learning mor…

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Album Review: Maija Kauhanen and Johannes Geworkian Hellman, "Migrating" 8:56

1M ago8:56

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Send us a text Painting vivid impressionistic landscapes through their ancient instruments, Nordic folk titans Maija Kauhanen and Johannes Geworkian Hellman join forces on their debut album Migrating. Each of these musicians are heavy hitters, or even icons, if I could be so bold on their respective instruments, Maija on kantele and Johannes on hur…

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#52 - Ritual Music with Faber Horbach (Sowulo) 1:18:02

1M ago1:18:02

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Send us a text Faber Horbach of Sowulo joins the Nordic Sound for episode 52 to talk about Sowulo’s origins, the recent tour, and walk us through the band’s development from Alvenrad to Wurdiz. We also get into a pretty good discussion about artistic integrity when bridging music, mythology, and history. Thanks for hanging out, Faber! 0:00 Intro 1:…

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Album Review: Noiduin, "Lovi" 9:01

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Send us a text Rooted in ancient Finnish lore, Noiduin emerges with their first full-length album Lovi, an homage to an otherworldly state or space, a rift between worlds, and a place of crossing where the veil between the living and the dead thins. With a sound palette dominated by tagelharpa, percussion, kantele, and raw ethereal voices, Lovi bri…

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#51 - Hedningarna with Anders Norudde 57:15

1M ago57:15

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Send us a text Anders Norudde is one of the minds behind the legendary Hedningarna - a band whose influence is still felt throughout the world of Nordic folk music today. With their reputation for bringing a more raw, primal, and percussive energy to traditional folk music, Hedningarna was one of a handful of bands out of Sweden in the 90s who push…

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Album Review: MÍO, "Hva Nå?" 12:37

2M ago12:37

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Send us a text As you all know, MÍO's debut record Ingen Tid å Miste earned the top spot on my 2023 Nordic Sound Top 10 list. All these years later, I still stand by what I’ve said before: not only does MÍO weave a musical experience like no other, but their electrifying live performances put them in a league of their own. But Ingen Tid å Miste had…

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#50 - Pain and Performance Art with Ingrid Auné Falch 1:09:40

2M ago1:09:40

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Send us a text Ingrid returns to the Nordic Sound for the 50th episode to talk about her recent performance project "Echoes" with Maria Franz and her solo project "Piina" - a multi-movement work seeking to explore the theme of pain through music. With no responsible adult in the room to keep us on track, we meander quite a bit through conversations…

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#49 - The Art of Black Metal with Thomas Eriksen (Mork, Udåd) 1:39:55

2M ago1:39:55

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Send us a text The Black Metal perspective makes a long overdue debut to the Nordic Sound in episode 49 with the inimitable Thomas Eriksen (Mork, Udåd). Not only has Thomas made quite the name for himself as the mind behind Mork, but kept himself and others entertained during COVID running his own Black Metal podcast, the "Thomas Eriksen Podcast" w…

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#48 - Olav Luksengård Mjelva 1:06:43

3M ago1:06:43

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Send us a text Over the course of his career, Olav Mjelva has become something of a face of the Hardanger Fiddle, with his fiddle being heard in settings such as Rings of Power, God of War: Ragnarök, and Marvel’s Loki. As well as being featured in over 60 studio projects, he is also well known in the Scandifolk scene for his work with Sver, the Nor…

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Frigg, "Dreamscapes" - Album Review 9:27

4M ago9:27

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Send us a text Celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, Frigg have long established themselves as one of the leading string bands in Nordic folk. A small army of six musicians, what has always astounded me about the band is how effectively they use their numbers to their fullest capabilities, often times in their recordings sounding like there…

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#47 - Ale Carr of Dreamers' Circus 56:14

4M ago56:14

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Send us a text A beautiful homecoming! Ale joins the channel once again from balmy California where Dreamers' Circus begin their 2025 U.S. tour to celebrate the release of their new album Handed On. In this conversation, Ale talks about the importance of music in bridging divides between cultures in tumultuous times, the Handed On project, and of c…

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#46 - Norwegian Classical Music with Ola Nordal 1:00:07

4M ago1:00:07

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Send us a text This year, I made it a New Years' resolution for the channel that we'd finally start an honest effort in expanding the Nordic Sound into new and more diverse genres, and what better way to bring classical music back into the picture than by chatting with one of my favorite music writers. Join me in welcoming Ola Nordal (Ballade Klass…

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#45 - Torulf on Musical Storytelling in Ristningar i Ginnungagap 1:07:29

5M ago1:07:29

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Send us a text Nordicsoundarchive.com Fredrik returns to the Nordic Sound for his second appearance to talk about Torulf's recent record Ristningar i Ginnungagap and the stories that inspire his music. Along the way, we also talk about his earliest memories as a musician, how he became Torulf, and why it's difficult to keep up with new music. Thank…

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#44 - Lassi Logrén on the Tagelharpa (Jouhikko) Tradition 1:31:54

5M ago1:31:54

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Send us a text Jameson and Jouhikko virtuoso Lassi Logrén celebrate Finnish independence day by talking about the Jouhikko/Tagelharpa tradition, Finnish folk music, and the Tagelharpa renaissance we’re experiencing outside of traditional folk circles. We also talk about Lassi’s new solo album “Jouhikko”, why Lassi believes the instrument itself sou…

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#43 - Ville and Tommie 1:09:13

5M ago1:09:13

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Send us a text Finnish/Swedish(/Cornish?) duo Ville & Tommie join me in Nordic Sound #43 to talk about their uniquely freeform approach to performing Nordic folk music as an accordion and fiddle duo and their debut album "Stuffed Pockets". Along the way, we talk about how the duo came to be, where they come from as individual musicians, and that tr…

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#42 - Trollstemt Documentary with Fredrik Akselsen 54:28

5M ago54:28

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Send us a text Join me as I dive deep into the history of Norway's folk music tradition with Fredrik Akselsen, acclaimed director of the series "Trollstemt" - a documentary I had been keeping tabs on since Mattias Thedens of Gangar first promoted it last year. It's funny to think I hadn't the slightest idea that I'd end up having the director on th…

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#42 (Part Two) - What is Nordic Folk Music? 42:22

5M ago42:22

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Send us a text In part 2 of Nordic Sound #42, Jameson and Fredrik poke and prod at the thorny question of what folk music is, what makes something folk music, and what folk music means in a Nordic context with Fredrik contributing what he learned while writing and directing the documentary "Trollstemt". I've found these conversations are almost alw…

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Climate Crisis Confronted: A Pediatrician's Perspective with Dr. Debra Hendrickson 30:42

7M ago30:42

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About the Guest: Dr. Debra Hendrickson is a seasoned pediatrician operating in Reno, Nevada, renowned for its status as the fastest warming city in the United States. With a dual background in environmental science as an environmental analyst and planner, Dr. Hendrickson merges her expertise to address the health implications of climate change on c…

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#41 - Songleikr with Maria Franz and Ingrid Auné Falch 1:23:41

7M ago1:23:41

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Send us a text Jameson is joined by Maria Franz and Ingrid Aune Falch to talk about Songleikr's history with Midgardsblot and how important storytelling is as a part of Songleikr's music (and folk music in general). After taking us through their history with "medieval music", we get into a rather difficult and provocative discussion about what Nord…

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When the Bottom Falls Out: Building Inner Strength in Times of Crisis with Rick Hanson 1:04:35

8M ago1:04:35

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The lecture titled "When the Bottom Falls Out: Building Inner Strength in Times of Crisis" was held on November 14, 2024, at UNLV in Las Vegas. The session featured Rick Hanson, Ph.D., a renowned psychologist and best-selling author, who discussed strategies for building resilience in the face of personal and societal challenges. This lecture is va…

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#40 - Kjell Braaten 1:38:16

8M ago1:38:16

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Send us a text In Nordic Sound #40, Jameson is joined by Kjell Braaten to talk about Kjell’s approach to skaldic performance and his recent collaboration on the beautiful Lithuanian sutartines project with Stuba and Skaidra Jančaité as part of an ongoing mission to preserve and revitalize Lithuanian communal singing tradition. Key topics in this co…

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Beyond Borders: Global Youth Leaders Shaping the Future 49:34

8M ago49:34

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"Never dim your light. If somebody tells you you're shining too bright, tell them to put their shades on." — Fajr DeLane About the Guests: Fajr DeLane is the CEO of Fun Fit Fabulous (F3), an organization dedicated to empowering young girls and women through personal development and wellness initiatives. Her journey into advocacy began in high schoo…

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#39 - Einar Selvik of Wardruna (Live at CU Boulder) 1:02:49

9M ago1:02:49

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Send us a text In this co-sponsored event between ByNorse and the University of Colorado Boulder's Ethnomusicology and Nordic Studies departments, Einar joins Jameson in front of a live audience to talk about the animist cosmology behind Wardruna's music, what animism means to Einar, how Wardruna's music has (or hasn't) changed over time, and an in…

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Beyond Bias: Discovering Common Ground for Peace in Polarized Times 56:37

9M ago56:37

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About the Guests: Will Rucker: Reverend Will Rucker is a key figure dedicated to fostering compassion throughout Las Vegas. He serves as a Global Council Trustee for the United Religions Initiative (URI) North America and is at the forefront of promoting peaceful and ethical engagement in faith communities. Karen Volker: Karen is the Director of Pa…

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#38 - Mari Boine 1:06:21

9M ago1:06:21

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Send us a text In this monumental installment of the Nordic Sound, Jameson is joined by Mari Boine to reflect on her childhood, the rise and influence of her career through Gula Gula, how she has come to be an influential icon to so many around the world, and her place as a powerful voice for Sámi culture since the 1980s. Along the way, Mari explai…

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#37 - Jonas Lorentzen of Nebala 1:10:47

9M ago1:10:47

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Send us a text Jonas Lorentzen returns to the Nordic Sound to discuss what Nebala's been up to since last time we met. In this conversation, we have a retrospective on the debut album, and where Jonas wants to take Nebala's sound and vision from there. We also discuss singing as community and Jonas' singing workshops, ponder why we don't sing as mu…

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#36 - Nils Edström of Hindarfjäll 1:23:47

10M ago1:23:47

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Send us a text (#35 with Rúnahild is only available on Youtube due to unfortunate audio issues on my end) Today I am joined once again by Nils Edström, the man behind Hindarfjäll perhaps best known for his performance of My Mother Told Me with Peter Franzén from the Vikings television series. I’ve had Nils on before, but now he is back to talk abou…

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Dismantling Systemic Violence Through Compassion: Real-World Strategies with Ann Helmke & Felipe Zurita 1:07:30

10M ago1:07:30

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🎙️ Compassionate Responses to Systemic Violence | Special Guests: Ann Helmke & Felipe Zurita In this powerful episode of Compassionate Las Vegas: The Podcast, Geneva Blackmer moderates a conversation with podcast host Will Rucker, Ann Helmke, faith liaison for the City of San Antonio, and Felipe Zurita from the Charter for Compassion, to explore ho…

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From Shame to Love: Finding Your True Self with Ole Kjörrefjord 53:11

11M ago53:11

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Episode Summary: Join host Will Rucker as he engages in a profound conversation with Ole, a dedicated advocate for global compassion and member of the Global Charter for Compassion. Ole's life-altering transition from a successful business career to a mission-driven journey for a better world sets the stage for this insightful episode. During the e…

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#34 - Espen Winther of Eldrim 1:48:32

11M ago1:48:32

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Send us a text In this very special Nordic Sound Channel interview, I sit down with Espen Winther of Eldrim for an exclusive early look at the new record "Daudrastev" as we preview and discuss each track before the album releases. Espen has long been a vocal supporter of the channel, and it's truly been an honor to do this special collaboration in …

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Reimagining Education: Why Gold Stars Shouldn't Define Your Worth with Pedro Silva II 28:08

12M ago28:08

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About the Guest: Pedro Silva II is an insightful thought leader committed to fostering compassion and understanding in diverse communities. He is known for his work in the areas of belonging, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Silva is also a podcaster, an author, and someone who deeply values authentic relationships and big love. He has a uni…

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[Album Review] Nordein, "Reisa" 7:27

12M ago7:27

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Send us a text In Nordein's newest offering, "Reisa", we're given a three-course meal teasing some new and old ideas to expect from the project in the future, taking us from the world of early 2000s "celtic" folk world of into a more contemporary dark folk sound by the EP's end. A short review for a short EP - let's talk about it! "Nordein, fronted…

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Album Review: Floating Sofa Quartet, "Kystnaert" 8:55

12M ago8:55

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Send us a text One of my favorite groups in the Nordic folk scene today is finally back, joined by the wonderful Norwegian hardanger fiddler Gura Kvifte Neisheim for the new maritime record "Kystnaert" This has been my most anticipated album of the summer, and for good reason. I fell deeply in love with this group back in 2016 with their incredible…

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Bülows Kvartett - "Vad än som i världen händer" [Album Review] 12:11

12M ago12:11

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Send us a text Let's dive into the debut album from a daring new folk/jazz quartet from Sweden. Support the show The Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound The Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons: George Bets Carrie Gen Leigh Mike Cindy Clayton Drake Eric Jamie Julia Mary Michael Michael Sean Simon Tony…

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Eivør, "Enn" - Album Review 19:02

12M ago19:02

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Send us a text A new kind of album review on the Nordic Sound Channel. And what better way to return to the grind than with a new release from one of my favorite Nordic singers, Eivør. Patreon.com/nordicsoundchannel "Eivør calls her Nordic home in the remote Faroe Islands a landscape of extremes. Sitting in the North Atlantic Ocean just above Scotl…

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#33 - Chris Welsh of Sun and Moon Dance 1:07:54

1y ago1:07:54

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Send us a text In a first for the channel, multi-instrumentalist and folk musician Chris Welsh sits down with me in my own living room to talk about his storied career with over a decade as Sun and Moon Dance, his multiple collaborations with some Nordic Sound Channel fan favorites, and his perspectives as an American working in the Nordic music sc…

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The Art of Belonging: How to Find Your Tribe with Pedro Silva II 26:18

1y ago26:18

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"Your belonging is not in question. If you find yourself questioning your belonging, you're wrong." - Pedro Senhorinha Silva II About the Guest: Pedro Silva is an accomplished professional with a robust background in diverse fields including military service, linguistics, corporate recruitment, pastoral work, and social advocacy. An Air Force veter…

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Cybersecurity for the Next Generation: Building Safe Online Habits with Arun Vishwanath 32:44

1y ago32:44

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"We trust technology more than we trust each other." - Arun Vishwanath About the Guest: Arun Vishwanath is a cognitive behavioral scientist who specializes in the nexus of technology and human behavior. He has devoted over 20 years as a tenured professor to studying technology use and deception, focusing on cyber hygiene and cybersecurity. Arun has…

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#32 - Jonathan Barendsma of Gealdyr 1:04:28

1y ago1:04:28

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Send us a text Join me in welcoming Jonathan Barendsma of Gealdyr, a rising star in the dark folk scene. In this conversation, Jonathan and I discuss the importance of music and art as escape and vicarious living for those in difficult situations, a mutual love of soundtracks, and dancing the line between Nordic and Celtic soundworlds. Support the …

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#31 - Heathen Musicology and the Ancestral North with Ross Hagen 1:32:20

1y ago1:32:20

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Send us a text In this very special episode I'm joined by fellow musicologist and mentor Ross Hagen to talk heathen musicology and how he and Mathias Nordvig went about approaching "Ancestral North: Spirituality and Cultural Imagination in Nordic Ritual Folk Music" - a musicological book on the nordic pagan music scene. Thanks for the good hang Ros…

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Authenticity in Leadership: Inspiring Others to Find Their Voice with Erica Mosca 25:22

1y ago25:22

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About Erica Mosca: Erica Mosca is a changemaker with roots deeply embedded in community development and educational equity. As the founder and past executive director of Leaders in Training (LiT), she has dedicated her career to fostering leadership amongst youth, particularly those from underserved communities. Erica is recognized for being the fi…

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#30 - Visy Bloodaxe (Seidrblot) 1:08:57

1y ago1:08:57

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Send us a text https://seidrblot.bandcamp.com In this interview, I'm happy to be joined by Visy Bloodaxe of Seidrblot to talk about a range of topics including the music he makes with the band, working with wood, how a love of medieval music led to him learning how to build his own instruments, and finding escape through music in a world filled wit…

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From Immigrant Roots to Public Service: Shelley Berkley's Inspiring Journey 25:34

1y ago25:34

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I always felt that every day from the time that my grandparents fled Europe was a gift to me and my family. And what you do with a gift is you pay it forward. - Shelley Berkley About the Guest: Shelley Berkley is a renowned figure in public service, with a career spanning over three decades. She has served as a member of the Nevada State Assembly a…

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"Viking Music" and Issues of Genre 22:01

1y ago22:01

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Send us a text Do musicians get the final say in what their music is called, and is genre meant to be a literal descriptor of the music we hear? In the 3 years I’ve been running this channel, covering the music of Wardruna, Heilung, and almost everything in that sphere, I have had endless conversation over what to call this music with many alternat…

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The Birthright of Healing and Love: Embracing Your Authentic Self with Lauren Sunshine 32:24

1y ago32:24

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"Healing is the outcome of being yourself." - Lauren Sunshine About the Guest: Lauren Sunshine is a thinker, creator, and advocate passionately centered around the themes of gender healing and self-alignment. As a content creator, group facilitator, and digital strategist, Lauren focuses on the transformative power of personal gender exploration to…

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#29 - Aevestaden 1:02:14

1y ago1:02:14

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Send us a text Long have I been enchanted by the music of Ævestaden. The way these captivating musicians utilize instruments typically associated with dark folk (such as the lyre and bukkehorn), but instead put it in a folktronica setting where it somehow just fits so organically is a feat within itself. Solen var bättre där was on my top 10 albums…

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The Power of Compassion in the Pursuit of Justice with Kara Jenkins 28:28

1y ago28:28

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"Justice in the pursuit of equity is going to be an ongoing conversation for generations to come. We all should have equal access and opportunities to succeed, irrespective of our backgrounds." - Kara Jenkins About the Guest: In this episode of Compassionate Las Vegas - the Podcast, host Will Rucker introduces us to guest Kara Jenkins, an influenti…

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Tipping Points for Peace: How Small Actions Can Create Big Change with David Gershon 23:42

1y ago23:42

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About the Guest: David Gershon, an esteemed founder of the Empowerment Institute, is a visionary leader who has dedicated his career to advancing the global movement of peace and empowerment. Renowned for orchestrating an event that saw a symbolic flame traversed worldwide, David ignites a spirit of peace in the hearts of global citizens. With an a…

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#28 - Kati Rán 1:02:34

1y ago1:02:34

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Send us a text In this installment of the Nordic Sound Channel, I sit down with pagan folk veteran Kati Rán to talk about her two decades in the nordic dark folk scene, the changes she's seen take place over time, and of course, her new album Sála and her approach to the feminine skaldic perspective. Thanks for joining Kati, I'm really glad we got …

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