The Fyrgen

Mark Puryear of The Norrœna Society has spent decades studying and re-assessing the native lore of the Germanic people, to a degree that few others have. Mark visits The Fyrgen to demonstrate just how few gaps there are (if any) in the tradition, offering key examples of common misconceptions. What or whom are the gods? What is the meaning of Blót? Is it really only our reputation that lives on after material death? We tackle these questions and more. Through Mark's Epic Method we can begin restoring Heathenry from subculture to culture, confident in the validity of our customs. This is Heathenry as you may never have heard it before.

Answering questions on: Mystery cults, Relationship rifts, Respect, Buddhism, Pagan priesthood and its restoration, Animism, and Manowar.

Another Théodsman graces The Fyrgen with his presence; Ælfric Avery is a heathen musician and author from British Columbia. He has spent the last few decades recreating ancient Germanic music in the elder tongues, and his books shed light on topics such as Gothic heathenry. We discuss the power of stories, song craft, the balance between exoteric and esoteric, restoring the mystified world, homesteading, and even the theory of evolution.

Noah Revoy is a Canadian family man, successful coach, mentor and author now living in Portugal. Drawing upon his background in 'the Manosphere', we discuss the wholesome essence and effects of masculinity, how to achieve healthy relationships, what young men (and women) can do to improve their lives and the lives of those around them. We've all been thrust into a spiritual war where we must rediscover our (fighting) spirit, and during the course of this solutions-based conversation we outline why and how.

The word 'Theodish' is known yet little understood among heathens. To fathom the fullness of Theodish Beliefwe welcome the nowtidely cyning of the Wínland Ríce, Þórbeorht Hláford. Having spoken well of Þórbeorht's book 'To Hold the Holytides'on The Fyrgen, I was blessed to hold this in-depth talk with him. We speak of: Kingship, folklore, Anglo-Saxon vs Norse awakening, Þórbeorht's wayfaring from Anglican to Théodsman, the healing of folkways and how doing so gives one steadiness through nowtidely ordeals.

Continuing our discussion of runaway technology and its impact on human society. As pagans it is our duty to safeguard the natural order, and to apply pagan philosophies to modern life. How do we discern malevolent from benevolent technologies? Heiðrūn joins us again for the first time since episode 3 to help answer that question, and to bring her insight to this most current of topics.

Dave Martel joins us again - this time to explain his fascinating concept of 'The Mechanurge' - a timely topic in light of recent developments in 'AI' art and the encroaching digital society. Is there something more insidious at play? We speculate to the full as to what's really behind technological advancement, and upon what spiritual foundation we can confront it.

The final episode in the first year of the Fyrgen Podcast. I elaborate on the idea that ritual preserves natural order; that penance for breaking 'the law' of that order, over the course of generations, is social and cultural degeneration. I also talk about my decision to home educate my children, the English-Welsh relationship, as well as offering a review of 2022 and a forecast of 2023.

Song featured: 'Sunne' by Wolcensmen

I'm joined by respected Swedish heathen and craftsman Anders Nilsson—progenitor of 'Odin World Prayer Day'—to discuss aspects of his book 'Odins väg' ('The Way of Wotan' in its English form). This is a discussion about the deeper, more esoteric side of heathen practice, concerning the nature of the soul and the afterlife, and how this wisdom can assist us through our modern struggle.

Emma Lucy Shaw is an outspoken and folkish British mother and artist who navigated the treacherous world of psychedelics and new-age tourism, to rediscover her 'ethnos' in a big way. Join us for a discussion about escaping the spells and pigeonholes of the liberal art scene, the astroturfed rise of plant medicines, and the true spiritual awakening so many are going through today.

In conversation with British ex-pat Golden Age Man, who is currently setting up a smallholding in Kentucky. We compare our journeys and consider why so many dissidents seem reluctant to take action. Is there an unspoken nihilism plaguing our folk?

Flying solo to respond in depth to some of your questions. Topics covered: Halloween, pornography, parenting, centralisation vs decentralisation of pagan practice, finding the right group to practice with. I also deal more thoroughly than usual with last episode's riddle, offering a new theory to explain its runic nature.

Fiona Ædgar is a working Astrologist in Northern Ireland, who also happens to be a practicing Heathen. Who better to give the Fyrgen listenership an introduction to the basic premise of this ancient practice!

In this highly informative conversation, Fiona helps us to understand the principles and power of the 'celestial clock', and to dispell the nonsense most of us have come to associate with 'horoscopes' and the like. How do tyrants use this knowledge against us? How can we use it to liberate and improve our lives? Do we ever know a monarch's true birthday? And what's coming in the next few years?

Is there a political solution? This is one of the topics we tackle in this episode featuring The Woodlander, an English off-grid dissident who's spent many years working towards solutions, and more recently sharing his findings online.

How do we break the financial shackles placed upon us? What are the common barriers and excuses to our (self) liberation? What's the long-term goal and what sort of societal system are we aiming for? Join us in this, the longest Fyrgen podcast yet, for our thoughts and anecdotes.

Is 'Wyrd' simply another word for 'fate'? In this episode I explain the difference between the two, and advise on how we can use our understanding of Wyrd to create a better society and greater worth for ourselves. 

Three friends share their passion for the musical genre/subculture of Black Metal. Hwitgeard and Glomor of Pale Mist join Dan to describe the spirit of Black Metal, its cultural legacy, attempted infiltration and apparent decline from being a virile manifestation of the heathen Wild Hunt.

citizen (n.): c. 1300, citisein (fem. citeseine) "inhabitant of a city or town," from Anglo-French citesein, citezein "city-dweller, town-dweller, citizen".

pagan (n.): c. 1400, perhaps mid-14c., "person of non-Christian or non-Jewish faith," from Late Latin paganus "pagan," in classical Latin "villager, rustic; civilian, non-combatant"

A basic introduction to ideas surrounding the concept of citizenship, the legal fiction, the 'person' and how we're enslaved by Vatican, Judeo-Christian Canon Law.

I'm joined by one of the most energetic figureheads of the Heathen movement, Dave Martel. Dave and I discuss the misconceptions that surround our living tradition, the need for a more orthodox approach to fundamental aspects of our folk ways, and the importance of simply looking good.

A particularly enjoyable episode as I present a selection of my favourite Pagan songs and discuss the important role that music plays in the pursuit of spirituality.

Songs featured: Aelfric - Edda Boenir (Edda Prayers), Eliwagar - Solhjul Bortenfor Nordavind, Burzum - Det som en gang var & Tomhet, Ulver - Utreisse, Storm - Nagellstev, Ildjarn - Blissful Mountain View, Evilfeast - Open the Mysteries from Beyond, Skyforger - Zirgi zviedza, The Moors - An Fhideag Airgid (The Silver Whistle), Forndom - Flykt, Rune Realms - Secrets of the Deepwood, Nest - The Silvershade Lynx, Syven - How Fare the Gods, Leidungr - Sunnablot, Paleowolf - Déǵōm (Earth), Dead Can Dance - Summoning of the Muse.

Beginning with an additional thought on the Pagan Futures conference before moving on to elucidate on the relationship between Paganism and Gnosticism. How can we ever restore the soul of our people and culture without restoring our native spirituality? Do we even recognise the true scope of the threat posed by the Abrahamic religions?

Song featured: 'Yerninge' by Wolcensmen, from the album 'Songs from the Fyrgen'.

I'm joined by Hwitgeard, an expert in the old Germanic languages and a man highly knowledgeable of European religion and political philosophy. We solidify the reasoning for Paganism as the folk religion of Europeans and discuss the pitfalls of Atheism, Judeo-Christianity and the bizarre claim that Europeans are the true Israelites. Hwitgeard also assists with the riddle at the end.

An AMA to celebrate reaching episode 10. I offer my thoughts on: Conspiracy, the EDL, my musical career, morality, raising children, cryptocurrency and of course, various questions on paganism.

I had the honour of speaking with Stephen McNallen, founder of the Asatru Folk Assembly and author of 'Asatru: A Native European Spirituality'. Steve and I share our experiences of blót and symbel, in terms of both communal reward and supernatural intervention. We talk about the AFA's great success in acquiring hofs and community-building. Conversation then moves onto the subject of Transhumanism; why and how we as heathens must oppose it. Steve pulls no punches, demonstrating his foresight and leadership credentials as a man who's dedicated most of his life to an ancestral faith.

Recent theories place the globalist psychopaths or their useful idiots as Gnostics seeking transcendence from this material world. Is that true, or is it based upon a fundamental misunderstanding of what Gnosticism really is? In this episode I'm joined by none other than Gnostic scholar John Lamb Lash and our mutual friend Rob Miller for a monumental discussion about Gnosticism's relationship to life-affirming Paganism and how it can reinforce our folkish, heathen response to the war against humanity. A conversation not to be missed.

Phil from the mighty Mimir's Brunnr project joins me for a heartfelt discussion about: The importance of zooming out, recognising the timeless struggle of nature, the power of emotion, and our calling to help restore pride in our folk.

Outlining the Agenda for the 21st Century - an official, global agreement to enslave mankind 'for the good of the planet'. What do our values as pagans and spiritual beings demand of us? What do the noble virtues of the heathen tradition have to say about this? Have you been waiting your whole life for a chance at everlasting glory? Now you have it.

About this episode: Retelling three personal encounters with the divine, each of a different type. As pagans we are in tune with particularly immanent deities, wights and symbols. They speak to us, if only we listen, and in some cases may even visit us. We must remain open to these messages, and should take heed of the advice offered.

After watching the new film by Robert Eggers, The Northman, I was inspired to offer my appraisal of it. How authentic are its heathen aspects? Does it merely depict the Norse as bestial? Should we even be watching films at all?

In this episode I'm joined by Heiðrūn to discuss and expand upon Ted Kaczynski's concept of The Power Process and resulting Surrogate Activities. How have we lost personal agency? Was it taken from us or did we give it away? What are the long-term effects upon the folk?

This second episode of the Fyrgen Podcast continues where the first left off. Here I attempt to give an overview of the ways one might begin to practice as a pagan. Contents: Choosing your tradition/pantheon, recommended reading, meditation, methods of worship, a song, community, change of mindset, and the weekly riddle.

In this, the very episode of the Fyrgen Podcast, I lay out quite comprehensively the reasons that folks of the modern age should explore their ancestral Pagan tradition rather than turning to any of the imported Abrahamic or Eastern religions. Based on my own 20 year journey—15 of which have been spent as a practicing Heathen—I talk about what I've found to be the most empowering and valuable aspects of this calling.