Sagas w/Shawn - Gods and Kings
“Sagas w/Shawn: Gods and Kings” is an ambitious (and probably doomed) attempt to build a shared world where every god, legendary king, and mythical hero across world history actually coexists.
Hosted by Shawn, this podcast bridges the gap between mythology and history, from Norse sagas and ancient folklore to medieval pseudo-history, global pantheons, and even the lore of fantasy worlds and video games. Expect dry humor, deep dives, and a sincere curiosity about what people believed, why it mattered, and how these stories still shape us today.
Podcasting since 2025 • 11 episodes
Sagas w/Shawn - Gods and Kings
Latest Episodes
E11: Gandalf Trolls Trolls, Thor Trolls a Dwarf, and Beorn's Budget BnB
In this episode, Shawn once again obsesses over the parallels between Tolkien’s work and the Norse myths he drew inspiration from, and once again attempts (with mixed results, by his own admission) to make the decisions of gods, wizards, and ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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33:49
E10: Riddles in Asgard and Middle Earth - Odin, Bilbo Baggins, and the Games of "Wisdom"
In this episode, Shawn, still pretending he is an early teenager in 2001 pretending he would fit just right in with the fellowship of the ring, once again dives into Middle-Earth to talk about Bilbo Baggins, and his riddle contest in the dark w...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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37:42
E9: Norse Myths – The Ring-Bearers of the Cursed Ring Andvaranaut, and Tolkien's Inspiration
In this episode, Shawn covers the ring-bearers of the cursed ring of fate, Andvaranaut. From dwarfs to gods to dragons to princesses to kings, this ring, influenced by the true power in the Norse world, the Norns, guides the fates of those who ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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34:20
E8: The Legacy of the All-Father VI - Odin, Jesus, and the Merovingian Kings of France
In this episode, Shawn discusses the mythic origins of the Merovingians, in one part using their very loose parallels to the Volsungs (Sigeberht/Sigurd and Brunhilda/Brynhild), in an effort to link them to Odin. Whether the Merovingians or Vols...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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50:55
E7: Ivar the Wide-Fathom: The Serpent Who Conquered Too Much
Before Ragnar Lodbrok and his sons set out to conquer the Viking world, there was Ivar the Wide Fathom, Ragnar's great-great-grandfather who decided that one kingdom simply was not enough. In this episode, Shawn explores how Ivar toppled (well,...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:47