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Nordic Mythology Podcast
Daniel Farrand
30 episodes
4 days ago

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 renowned musicians and movie stars. 


So, if you've ever asked "Were Runes used for magic?" or "is Thor REALLY the only person who can lift his hammer?". We'll definitely have an episode on it


But be prepared to be told, "It's Complicated."


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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 renowned musicians and movie stars. 


So, if you've ever asked "Were Runes used for magic?" or "is Thor REALLY the only person who can lift his hammer?". We'll definitely have an episode on it


But be prepared to be told, "It's Complicated."


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Episodes (20/30)
Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 296 - Stranger Burials with Emma Thompson and Brad Marshall

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are once again joined by burial experts Emma Thompson and Brad Marshall to examine some of the more unusual burials, from well afterlife portals to bone pillows.


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Follow Emma on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/archaemma


Follow Brad on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/archaeobrad14


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


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4 days ago
1 hour 35 minutes 43 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 295 - The Wild Hunt with Prof. Terry Gunnell

In this week's Yuletide Special, Dan and Mags are joined by Prof. Terry Gunnell, a highly regarded researcher in folk legends, as he tells us everything there is to know about the festively mythical Wild Hunt.


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Follow Terry on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/gunnell_terry


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com



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1 week ago
1 hour 6 minutes 19 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 294 - Neurodivergent Sagas with Dan Coultas

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags interview Dan Coultas to ask him about his research into identifying neurodivergent characters in Old Norse literature.


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Follow Dan (Guest) on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/thegodsowncounty


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com



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2 weeks ago
1 hour 47 minutes 35 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 293 - Did Vikings Drink Mead? with Simon Trafford

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Simon Trafford, Senior Lecturer in medieval history to dive into the topic of mead, how it's made, and the multiple purposes it was used for.


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Follow Simon on Bluesky:


https://bsky.app/profile/simonjptrafford.bsky.social


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com



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3 weeks ago
1 hour 49 minutes 36 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 292 - Runes Glorious Runes with Ema Tennås Rimstad

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags have a chat with Ema Tennås Rimstad. A Doctoral Fellow in Philology who has been researching the use of bind runes during the Middle Ages in Norway.


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Follow Ema on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/etrimstad


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


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1 month ago
1 hour 7 minutes 16 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 291 - Conducting Heilung with Christopher Juul

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by the legendary composer for Heilung, Christopher Juul, to take us through his process of how he makes music.


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Follow Heilung on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/amplifiedhistory


And follow Christopher on his personal Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/christopher_juul


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com



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1 month ago
2 hours 6 minutes 41 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 290 - Cursed Swords with Liam Waters

In this week's episode, Dan is joined by Liam Waters to discuss Cursed Swords and the mythology surrounding these fascinating weapons.


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Follow Liam on X (Twitter):


https://x.com/liamh2os


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com



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1 month ago
1 hour 21 minutes 38 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Viking Smut Ep 6 - The Skuldner Part 2

In this month's smut episode, Dan, Mags and Clair return to the wild and raunchy tale that is The Skuldner.


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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LJbJ6nM_1Mo


Follow Clare on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/clareify


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


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1 month ago
42 minutes 54 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 289 - Berserker and Ulfhednar with Dr Roderick Dale

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with archaeologist Roderick Dale to tell us about his research into Berserkers and Ulfhednar.


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Pick up Rodrick's book:


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Realities-Berserkr-Studies-Medieval-History/dp/0367


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com



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1 month ago
1 hour 23 minutes 7 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 288 - Valkyries and Shieldmaidens with Carolyne Larrington and Cat Jarman

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Carolyne Larrington and Cat Jarman. Two beacons in their own fields within Norse mythology and history, who are here to regale us with the legends of the Valkyrie.


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Follow Cat on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/catjarman


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


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2 months ago
1 hour 27 minutes 45 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 287 - Sweden's Strongest Valkyrie with Michaela Maass

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags chat with Michaela Maass, AKA Sweden’s Strongest Valkyrie, as she tells her tales of her journey to becoming the inspiring athlete she is known as today.


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Follow Michaela on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/unknownudie


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com



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2 months ago
1 hour 31 minutes 7 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 286 - Being Harald with Peter Franzén

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags meet with King Harald Finehair himself, Peter Franzén. Actor extraordinaire who is also a director, author, screenwriter, and occasional knife maker.


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Follow Peter on his Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/peter.franzen


Also check out the auction sight for one of his knives:


https://www.hellmanhuutokaupat.fi


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com



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2 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes 47 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 285 - Nexion- Sundrung with Jósúa Hróðgeir Rood

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by friend of the podcast Jósúa Hróðgeir Rood to discuss their new Nexion album, Sundrung, and its use of Nordic culture through black metal.


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Follow Jósúa on his Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/josua_hrodgeir/?hl=en


Also pick up their new album on the band's Bandcamp page:


https://nexion.bandcamp.com/


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com



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2 months ago
1 hour 45 minutes 34 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 284 - Secrets of the Ice with Julian Post-Melbye

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Julian Post-Melbye to discuss his recent escapades to discover what artefacts lie in the disappearing ice of southern Norway.


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Follow Julian on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/secretsoftheice


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes 24 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 283 - Fantasy Fitness with Tank Tolman

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags welcome Tank Tolman to bring his wholesomeness to the podcast and talk about how he uses his reach to promote good throughout the fitness community.


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Follow Tank on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/tanktolman/?hl=en


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes 52 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 282 - The Warriors of Heilung with Kai Uwe Faust

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags sit down with Kai Uwe Faust, world-renowned artist and musician from Heilung, to talk about his years of artistry, from his tattoo career to his current projects with Norse Choir Kriigerkvlt.


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Follow Kai on his Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordictattoo/


Also check out his clothing website:


https://old-norse.com/


And Kriigerkvlt's Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/kriigerkvlt/


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes 35 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 281 - Sounds of War with Felix Lummer

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags catch up with Felix Lummer as he tells us all about his studies into the Belliphonic, also known as the Sounds of War.


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Follow Luciano on his academia page:


https://hi.academia.edu/FLummer


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 months ago
1 hour 33 minutes 42 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 280 - Swords of the Salme with Luciano Pezzoli

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags meet with Luciano Pezzoli to do a deep dive into the five decorated swords from the Salme ship burials.


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Follow Luciano on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/notis.compungo


Also check out the Children of Ash Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/childrenofash


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com



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3 months ago
2 hours 4 minutes 42 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 279 - Trans Through Time with Dr. Basil Arnould Price

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags are joined by Dr. Basil Arnould Price, an Assistant Professor of Queer and Medieval Literature, to discuss the history of transgenderism, gender identity, and queer acceptance in the Medieval period.


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Follow Basil on Bluesky:


https://bsky.app/profile/basilaprice.bsky.social


Also check out his EDU page:


https://ucla.academia.edu/BasilPrice


And contact him via email:


basil.price@oneonta.edu


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4 months ago
2 hours 5 minutes 46 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 278 - Mythbusting with Richard Wakeman

In this week's episode, Dan and Mags team up with Richard Wakeman to combine their knowledge to determine what is fact and what is fiction in Viking history and archaeology.


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Follow Richard on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/richardkwakeman


Also check out his tattoo studio's Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/old.world.remains


Follow Margrethe on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/arkeomags


Follow the Podcast on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcast


If you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcast


Check out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4 months ago
1 hour 42 minutes 14 seconds

Nordic Mythology Podcast

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 renowned musicians and movie stars. 


So, if you've ever asked "Were Runes used for magic?" or "is Thor REALLY the only person who can lift his hammer?". We'll definitely have an episode on it


But be prepared to be told, "It's Complicated."


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.