Ravencast - The Asatru Podcast

Heilsa One and All! We Are Back. We have lots of stuff planned. I will be attending the big 25th anniversary at Trothmoot June 7 through June 10. (Registration ends May 23.) Please feel free to say hi there. It's going to be a great blast with Kveldulf Gundarsson, Diana Paxson and many others. We do plan on continuing our series on Rites of Life. I have a number of vict... er... volunteers to interview and talk to on the very subject. We would absolutely love to hear more questions and items to be answered via the 101 podcasts. Thanks again for the warm words, thanks and support over the last few months. We do appreciate those. Wes Thu Hal David CarronDownload Standard Podcasts

This is raw and deliberately unedited. I hope this to be a series about the various Life rituals. So look forward to others on birth, marriage, etc. Unfortunately, we're starting at the end as a result of some family tragedy. I hope folks to be informed and inspired by this and not just this to be a point for my emotional vomiting. Download Standard Podcasts

Your podcast was not hijacked just borrowed. With Chuck's permission at Raven Radio, we are sharing this debate that I took the Universalist position on. (And, again, for the record I think the whole debate sucks and divides Asatruar more then defines or describes what we do.) Co-panelists included Randolf Millesson, Camille Klein, Cynthia Norris-Brooks and Mike Smith. Considering the recent mess and embarrassing statement that the AFA drafted a few weeks ago, I do feel that unfortunately this stuff does need to be aired. Sadly, I doubt that this is exactly the final word on this issue by any means. (Anyone up for a debate at the next ECT?)Download Standard Podcasts

This would be our preview of some of the things going down at ECT 2011. With the East Coast Thing 2011 fast approaching Dave and I thought we would take some time to talk to Jon Cyr the founder of the Young Vikings Club. This year the Young Vikings Club is generously hosting several great events for children of all ages during the Thing. Naturally we wanted to find out more! Young Vikings Club - http://youngvikingsclub.com/ Kids Events at the East Coast Thing - http://eastcoastthing.com/?page_id=47 East Coast Thing 2011 - http://eastcoastthing.com/ East Coast Thing 2011 Facebook Page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/East-Coast-Thing/318560213828Download Standard Podcasts

Dave and I discuss the far reaching topic of Wyrd. We discuss it's relevance in the past and it's use in the modern day, the idea of Fated Luck, as well as going over the question of whether you can change your luck. So what does the tapestry of your Wyrd look like? Food for thought ;-)Download Standard Podcasts

Heilsa Folks! Here is the belated preview of the goings on for Trothmoot 2011. For more info check our the main website at http://www.thetroth.org at click Trothmoot. Registration Form http://www.thetroth.org/2011%20Registration%20Form.pdf We do have more on route and in the can. Download Standard Podcasts

Gary was kind enough to invite us to record his class on Asatru ritual in the lore. We were thrilled to do so and also was able to witness a very cool discussion after the class as well. The subject mostly focused upon the the sections within the saga about Blot and other formal ritual structures. The discussion was typical of having many heathen types with multiple opinions. On everything. :) This is the second and companion part to Gary's ECT class. You will want to download the Gunnall paper and have that handy. (http://ravencast.podbean.com/2010/10/04/handout-for-groves-and-sacred-spaces/) We also now have a Facebook page! Friend us and spread the virus... er... legend of Ravencast and our name everywhere. (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ravencast-The-Asatru-Podcast/140041176062322)Download Standard Podcasts

We interviewed Vidar Andolfsson from the Wayfarers in Canada to talk about his music/meditation videos. To get a frame of reference, go listen to the track at Youtube. We go all over about inspiration, creativity and music. Vidar also has more creative endeavors on the way with a project centering on Saga. Vidar Andolfsson - The first pathway - Raidho, Othala, Gebo - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsSHP7FICkw The Wayfarers - http://thewayfarers.ca/main.html Next month... er, week: Gary Golden's second classDownload Standard Podcasts

We had the great pleasure to speak with Denise Bowen about her recent collaborative musical effort tied to the Winter Wassailing traditions. Sit back with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy Denise's wonderful singing as well as her insights in to Wassailing! Skaldic Hearth Kin- Winter Wassail can be found on I-Tunes as well as: Amazon.com- http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/184-3419505-1305256?a=B0047HN6TE Napster- http://music.napster.com/artist.htm?id=13400932 And make sure to find them on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Skaldic-Hearth-Kin/154183877950817 Download Standard Podcasts

This is our 12th and last night of Yule specials. We talk about Frey and Njord and the gifts of prosperity that they bring. But mostly we thank the Gods and all you listeners out there. We do this podcast for the community and so that people can get some good meanings and benefits from listening to us natter on. If you like the show (or not) then please let us know. My email is dscarron@yahoo.com. Or drop us a comment at the webpage (ravencast.podbean.com). Or a plug on Itunes or at your local podcatching site. Each and all is appreciated. May everyone have a blessed Yule and a even better next year. Download Standard Podcasts

This is our 11th night of Yule talking about the importance of Sunna spiritually and metaphorically. She is the returning of the light, power and hope for continued survival physically and spiritually. (So no pressure, eh?)Download Standard Podcasts

"Heill dagr! Heilir dags synir! Heil nótt ok nift! Óreiðum augum lítið okkr þinig ok gefið sitjöndum sigr! Heilir æsir! Heilar ásynjur! Heil sjá in fjölnýta fold! Mál ok mannvit gefið okkr mærum tveim ok læknishendr, meðan lifum." "Hail, day! Hail, sons of day! And night and her daughter now! Look on us here with loving eyes, That waiting we victory win. Hail to the gods! Ye goddesses, hail, And all the generous earth! Give to us wisdom and goodly speech, And healing hands, life-long ~ Sigdrifumal, stanzas 2 & 3Download Standard Podcast

This is our 9th Yule night discussion and we talk about Wyrd. We ramble on about death, life, your right to party and why we should. Oaths, boasts and toasts, oh my! And about luck individually and how one should expand on the community's luck. Download Standard Podcasts

This is our 8th Yule night discussion and we talk about Skathi and Ullr. We got plenty inspired by the snow. We talk about their roles and connection with to winter, society and travel. We should give you plenty to chew on in this one. http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/poe/poe34.htm - Atlakvitha (Lay of Atli) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lokasenna - Lokasenna Download Standard Podcasts

This is our 7th Yule night discussion about Thor. Ok, discussion is kinda a stretch. We mostly give each other the giggles. Did we mention that we only got 3 hours of sleep after our Yule vigil? Yeah... this would not be one of our more serious discussions... but hopefully folks will find our amusement entertaining. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule_Goat Download Standard Podcasts