HeyJaredNordic on Tap - the podcast
Folktales, interviews, music, and ”hygge”, all with a Nordic flavor. A deep dive into fascinating and little known aspects of Nordic history and culture.
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Trolls, Trouble, and the Golden Rule (opens the original)
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What if the trolls, hidden folk, and forest spirits of Nordic folklore respond to how humans treat them? In this episode we explore eerie and surprising tales where courtesy, greed, boundary-breaking, and respect can mean the difference between help and havoc. From a wandering child phantom and a mysterious troll wedding to a dangerous encounter with the skogsrå, these stories reveal supernatural beings who are neither simply good nor evil. They may bless, deceive, punish, or protect—depending o
Nordic Folktales that are Funny: Is that Even Possible? (opens the original)
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Think Scandinavians don't have a sense of humor? Think again. In this episode of Nordic on Tap, Eric Stavney uncovers the hilarious side of Nordic folklore through stories packed with lovable fools, clever tricksters, boastful husbands, and animals that outsmart everyone around them. Journey from Denmark's famous Molbo tales to Norway, Finland, and Sápmi, where centuries-old stories reveal that people have always made the same wonderfully ridiculous mistakes. Along the way you'll discover why th
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