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And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- (AtHB) Kinsmen Die Ch 93 (the final chapter!): Frigg stays strongWelcome to CHAPTER 93 — the final chapter — of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re back with Frigg. The last time we were with her was Chapter 88, when her son Hodr killed his brother, Baldr, right before her eyes.Let’s rejo...2024-07-0913 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- (AtHB) Kinsmen Die Ch 92: Loki sees serpentsWelcome to CHAPTER 92 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re back with Loki. The last time we were with him was Chapter 47, when he’d been with the Skrymir in the tunnels and caves deep below Utgard. Let’s re...2024-07-0212 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- (AtHB) Kinsmen Die Ch 91: Odin...cause I'm a wandererWelcome to CHAPTER 91 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re back with Odin. The last time we were with him, he’d been cursed by the dead witch Angrboda such that he became, to an extent, the disguise he’d taken —...2024-06-2509 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- (AtHB) Kinsmen Die Ch 90: Vaft cradles a new hopeWelcome to CHAPTER 90 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re back with Vafthrudnir. The last time we were with him, he’d been badly wounded in a fight with Freyja.Let’s rejoin him, now.I used Goo...2024-06-1808 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- (AtHB) Kinsmen Die Ch 89: Vidar digs deepWelcome to CHAPTER 89 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re back with Vidar. The last time we were with him, he’d reached an agreement with his fylgja and was kicking butt in an attempt to break thru the Jotunn w...2024-06-1106 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- (AtHB) Kinsmen Die Ch 88: Frigg is stumpedWelcome to CHAPTER 88 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re back with Frigg.The last time we were with Frigg, she’d just welcomed her son Hodr back to Gladsheim. Then, she re-took her place on the platform...2024-06-0415 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- Kinsmen Die Ch 87: Hodr is stumpedWelcome to CHAPTER 87 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re back with Hodr. The last time we were with Hodr, he’d ended up in the family reunion he’d intended but had tried to postpone. Turns out that his father...2024-05-2819 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- Kinsmen Die Ch 86: Vidar opens a can of...Welcome to CHAPTER 86 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Vidar Odinsson. We were last with Vidar in Ch 84 where he embraced the strength provided to him by his fylgja. Let’s rejoin him now.You...2024-05-2108 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- Kinsmen Die Ch 85: Hodr gets burnedWelcome to CHAPTER 85 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Hodr Odinsson. We were last with Vidar in Ch 83 in Hodr and his friend, the smith Lopt, stood in line outside the Great Hall of Gladsheim waiting to get...2024-05-1416 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- Kinsmen Die Ch 84: Vidar takes matters into his own handsWelcome to CHAPTER 84 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Vidar Odinsson. We were last with Vidar in Ch 81 in which he’d struck a bargain with the spirit within him. He loosed her bonds in return for her...2024-05-0710 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- Kinsmen Die Ch 83: Hodr grins and bears itWelcome to CHAPTER 83 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Hodr, the son of Odin and Frigg.We were last with Hodr in Ch 80, which showed him arriving in Gladsheim with the smith Lopt. You’ll recal...2024-04-3012 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- Kinsmen Die Ch 82: Frigg grins and bears itWelcome to CHAPTER 82 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Frigg, the wife of Odin and Almother of Gladsheim.As readers we’ve learned quite a bit more than Frigg has since we last saw her in C...2024-04-2311 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- Kinsmen Die Ch 81: Vidar grins and bears itWelcome to CHAPTER 81 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Vidar Odinsson. We last saw Vidar in Ch 79 where he, and his warband, got their asses kicked first by a pack of snow bears and then the snow b...2024-04-1617 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- Kinsmen Die Ch 80: Hodr arrives homeWelcome to CHAPTER 80 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with blind Hodr Odinsson for a very short chapter. We last saw Hodr in Ch 70 as he traveled back to Gladsheim in the company of the smith, Lopt. The sm...2024-04-0906 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- Kinsmen Die Ch 79: Vidar can't bear itWelcome to CHAPTER 79 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Vidar Odinsson. We last saw Vidar in Ch 74 when he and his small warband, having emerged from the magical doorway the Jotunn used to attack Hals, explored the su...2024-04-0216 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- Kinsmen Die Ch 78: Odin... get back, witch!Welcome to CHAPTER 78 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Odin who, the last time we saw him, had taken the shape of a dead man named Wayfarer. Odin took this disguise so that the dead witch Angrbo...2024-03-2620 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- Kinsmen Die Ch 77: Frigg... all along the watchtowerWelcome to CHAPTER 77 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Frigg who we’d last seen surviving the attack of the witch Yelena. The witch killed the baresark Gulfinn and then, having shapeshifted, escaped from Gladsheim’s main hall...2024-03-1913 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- Kinsmen Die Ch 76: Odin casts "speak with dead"Welcome to CHAPTER 76 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Odin who we’d last seen disguising himself as a dead warrior he’d plucked from the Ship of the Dead. Odin had ridden to where Loki’s dead wife...2024-03-1233 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Mythology -- Kinsmen Die Ch 75: Vafthrudnir has a snackWelcome to CHAPTER 75 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Vafthrudnir for a very short chapter. We last saw Vaft in Ch 73 when he brought his apprentice, Kali, into the Gap to lay claim to one of the di...2024-03-0507 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 74: Vidar on the ridgeWelcome to CHAPTER 74 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Vidar Odinsson. We last saw Vidar in Ch 65 when he and his small warband emerged from the mines beneath Hálsberg into the snowy wastes of Utgard. They ha...2024-02-2710 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 73: Vaft falls into the GapWelcome to CHAPTER 73 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Vafthrudnir, the high shaman of the Jotunn. We last saw Vaft in Ch 66 when he reported to his friend, the Skrymir — who is the High Chief of the Jotu...2024-02-2016 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 72: Frigg's toil and troubleWelcome to CHAPTER 72 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Frigg. Here's a quick summary of the key events in Frigg's last few chapters. Frigg was called to adjudicate a murder. Harald had apparently murdered his ex-wife Bera...2024-02-1321 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 71: Odin is hounded by the deadWelcome to CHAPTER 71 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Odin. Last time, Odin stopped beside the river of death…the Gjoll…to harvest and refine witchthread. That’s the power source for one of the types of magic he...2024-02-0616 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 70: Hodr heads homeWelcome to CHAPTER 70 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.There are 23 chapters left in the book. We’re nearly there.Just as blind Hodr, the son of Odin and Frigg, is nearly back in Gladsheim. When we last were with him, h...2024-01-3014 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 69: Frigg goes out on a limbWelcome to CHAPTER 69 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re back with Frigg. In her last chapter, Frigg presided over a murder inquiry. A young man, Harald, was accused of raping and murdering his ex-wife, Bera. Frigg had presided over t...2024-01-2327 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 68: Odin goes for a spinWelcome to CHAPTER 68 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re back with Odin. Several chapter ago, Odin left Gladsheim…and his wife, Frigg, to get answers from the dead witch Angrboda…who was Loki’s first wife.Why Angrboda...2024-01-1617 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 67: Frigg...murder most foulWelcome to CHAPTER 67 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re back with Frigg. Frigg discovered that the heart of the mistletoe into which they had placed her son Baldr’s spirit had been cut out. That was why he was dyin...2024-01-0933 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 66: Vaft...to the lake!Welcome to CHAPTER 66 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re back with Vafthrudnir. The last time we were with him, Vaft had a front-row seat to the Thor’s destruction of a Jotunn town — which is Odin’s promised retribution...2024-01-0207 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 65: Vidar...walking in a winter wonderlandWelcome to CHAPTER 65 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re back with Vidar.If you recall, Vidar had pursued several Jotunn warriors through the mines beneath the mountains north of Hals. Those Jotunn were the last o...2023-12-2616 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 64: Odin...these boots were made for walkingWelcome to CHAPTER 64 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re back with Odin. Having cut out his eye, Odin has now received expert medical care from his son, Baldr, and a new golden eye from Baldr’s wife, Nanna.Ove...2023-12-1910 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 63: Hodr...how blind can he be?Welcome to CHAPTER 63 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re back with Hodr. Hodr received a magical spear from Lopt. While holding the spear, Hodr can again see—not perfectly, but enough for it to potentially change his life. Let...2023-12-1215 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 62: Odin eyes a new solutionWelcome to CHAPTER 62 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re back with Odin. His last few chapters have dealt with him cutting out his eye so that he may see more clearly — what’s happening to his son Baldr, how Loki i...2023-12-0529 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 61: Hodr...and the eyes have it?Welcome to CHAPTER 61 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re back with Hodr. It’s been quite a few chapters since we were with him. Hodr spoke with the smith Lopt — that was the dude whose horse trampled Hodr. Lopt apolo...2023-11-2814 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 60: Vaft...thunder and lightning very very frightening!Welcome to CHAPTER 60 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop. In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text. Last week was the one year anniversary of this podcast. Thank you for continuing to listen! There are 93 chapters in Kinsmen Die, so we’re nearly there. As you might expect, events will start coming to a head n...2023-11-2112 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 59: Frigg...and the eyes have it!Welcome to CHAPTER 59 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.We’re back with Frigg in this chapter. She had left the wounded Odin to go fetch Sleipnir which is Odin’s horse. Remember that Odin used a shaper -- basically a magic wand — t...2023-11-1413 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 58: Odin eyes his futureWelcome to CHAPTER 58 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.We’re back with Odin in this chapter. While rescuing his uncle Mimir from a trap in the spirit world, Odin was badly wounded by a draugr. Last chapter we were with Frigg; she an...2023-11-0725 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 57: Frigg binds Odin's wounds...againWelcome to CHAPTER 57 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.Frigg and Odin discovered that the "heart" of Baldr's mistletoe had been cut out and removed. When Baldr was born, Frigg and Odin had placed Baldr's spirit into that mistletoe by means of an ancient Jotu...2023-10-3122 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 56: Vidar's way is barredWelcome to CHAPTER 56 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.Vidar, Garilon, and the war band with them tracked the Jotunn warband into the mines beneath the mountains near the town of Hals which had been sacked. He was expecting to find their secret staging ground for that...2023-10-2427 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 55: Hodr remembers the man he wasWelcome to CHAPTER 55 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Hodr. Last time we were with him, he had enjoyed his first night outside the way house where he lives with his girlfriend, Alara. He is visited by Ger...2023-10-1713 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 54: Odin dances with the dead in the pale moonlightWelcome to CHAPTER 54 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Odin. These events pick up right after Frigg’s chapter last week. So, let’s get right to the action. Please visit the podcast's public site for the episode transcript, which includes t...2023-10-1018 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 53: Frigg and the apple of her eyeWelcome to CHAPTER 53 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Frigg. Her last chapter was tumultuous — Baldr had another of his dreams and Odin was able to save him. This chapter moves that plot line forward.Please...2023-10-0335 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 52: Hodr and the lone wolfWelcome to CHAPTER 52 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Hodr Odinsson. It’s been quite a few chapters since we were with him. He had been trampled by a horse and had his skull cracked open. The only reason he survived...2023-09-2608 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 51: Frigg flies to Baldr's sideWelcome to CHAPTER 51 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Frigg. The last time we were with her, she was visiting some newly built longships along the river. She was attacked by the Sons of Muspell who set fi...2023-09-1914 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 50: Odin's calm before the stormWelcome to CHAPTER 50 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Odin. It’s been a few chapters since we with him, but a lot’s happened. He’d sent the envoy away with a threat — either the Skyrmir tells...2023-09-1206 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 49: Vidar and one big pile of...Welcome to CHAPTER 49 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week we’re back with Vidar. It’s been quite a long time since his last chapter — episode 35. In that chapter, he and his war band, along with some Einherjar, attacked the Jotunn rea...2023-09-0510 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 48: Frigg...and it burns burns burnsWelcome to CHAPTER 48 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.Until this chapter, Frigg has been with Odin talking about things that had happened and then dealing with the Jotunn envoy. Events in this chapter are a little different, so let’s get to ‘em...2023-08-2914 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 47: The Skrymir, Loki and the DoorwaysWelcome to CHAPTER 47 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.In the last Loki chapter, he was with the Skrymir who had asked him to proceed with Loki’s plan — the murder of Odin and Frigg’s son, Baldr — even though the Jotunn would not attack at th...2023-08-2217 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 46: Odin breaks the envoy's brainWelcome to CHAPTER 46 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.Back in Chapters 43 and 44, Odin and Frigg had been discussing all of the various events we’ve witnessed as well as some new ones — like the emergence of a “fifth column” so to speak among...2023-08-1518 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 45: Loki breaks his own brainWelcome to CHAPTER 45 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re with Loki as he continues his conversation with the Skrymir, the high chief of the Jotunn.In the previous Loki chapter — episode 42 — we learned that Loki’s nefarious plot is to murder...2023-08-0811 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 44: Frigg breaks Odin's brainWelcome to CHAPTER 44 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.This week, we’re with Frigg as she continues the conversation she has with Odin.In the last chapter they were discussing recent events and how Odin would have to deal with Saglund, the Ei...2023-08-0119 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 43: Odin's got a friend in meWelcome to CHAPTER 43 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.In chapter 39, we were with the Jotunn warband Helveg as it descended into a huge cave beneath...or within...a glacier. Using a device that looks like a divining rod, they found a door...2023-07-2519 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 42: Flight of the MothWelcome to CHAPTER 42 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.Please visit the podcast's public site for the episode transcript, which includes the entire chapter. Please review and/or share the show -- it is a huge help! And, please feel free to cont...2023-07-1826 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 41: Odin and the Council of Aesir JarlsWelcome to CHAPTER 41 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.Today, we’re back with Odin, husband of Frigg, father of Baldr, Hodr, Hermod, Thor and Vidar. We’ve been bouncing between the points of view of Odin and Frigg, first as Odin spoke th...2023-07-1136 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 40: Frigg tends to woundsWelcome to CHAPTER 40 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.Today, we’re back with Frigg, Odin’s wife and mother of Baldr and Hodr. Last time we were with her, she’d been brutally attacked by Odin. He was not himself at the time...2023-07-0411 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 39: Vaft Goes Through the Looking GlassWelcome to CHAPTER 39 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.Today, we’re back with Vafthrudnir, the High Shaman of the Jotunn. Last time we were with him, Vaft was with the Jotunn warband Helveg which is led by Beli. Vaft and two other...2023-06-2718 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 38: Hodr Dreams of Blue SkiesWelcome to CHAPTER 38 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop. In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text. Today, we’re back with Hodr Odinsson. Last time we were with him, he’d been trampled by a horse. Remember that Hodr is blind. He lost his sight when a snow bear spat venom into his face dur...2023-06-2008 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 37: Frigg Has Poor TimingWelcome to CHAPTER 37 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.Today, we’re back with Frigg. It’s been quite a few chapters since we’ve been inside Frigg’s head. We’d last seen her having an argument slash discussion with her husband, Odin...2023-06-1314 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 36: Odin takes a bathWelcome to CHAPTER 36 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.Today, we’re back with Odin. We’d last left him speaking with the Norns at the base of Yggdrasil. It had been a frustrating conversation for him. The Norns had refused to answer h...2023-06-0623 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 35: Vidar is the pitsWelcome to CHAPTER 35 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, when it makes sense, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.Today, we’re back with Vidar Odinsson. We’d last left him about to attack some Jotunn who’d occupied the mining camp in the mountains above Hals. In one of the earliest chapters...2023-05-3017 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 34: Odin, Yggdrasil and the NornsWelcome to CHAPTER 34 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. And, with each episode, I provide some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.Today, we’re back with Odin. We’d last left him in his longhouse talking to his wife Frigg as they argued about various things — his long absence from Gladsheim and how that left Frigg ruling alone, something that she’s heartily sic...2023-05-2326 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 33: Vaftilocks and dah 7 bearsWelcome to CHAPTER 33 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time along with some commentary about the source materials I’ve referenced in the text.Today, we’re back with Vafthrudnir. We’d last left him in company with Helveg as they were about to attack a snow bear nest.Please visit the podcast's public site for the episode transcript, which includes the entire chapter. Please review and/or share the show...2023-05-1612 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 32: Vidar goes hunting bears...er...JotunnWelcome to CHAPTER 32 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time with mini recaps and/or excursions into the myths I’ve referenced in the text.Today, we’re back with Vidar Odinsson. Since it’s been a few chapters since we were him let me explain…no, there is too much, let me sum up.Vidar is the jarl of a district named Vithi. One of the towns in that distr...2023-05-0908 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 31: Vaft goes hunting wabb...er, bears...Welcome to CHAPTER 31 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. As I mentioned in the last episode, I’m now providing mini-recaps & dives into the myths I’ve referenced in the text rather than producing dedicated recap episodes every 10-ish chapters as had been my original plan. As Al Swearengen said in Deadwood: “Announcing your plans is a good way to hear God laugh.”Today, we’re back with Vafthrudnir...2023-05-0213 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 30: Odin and Frigg by the pale moonlightWelcome to CHAPTER 30 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Rather than produce recap episodes every 10-ish chapters as had been my plan — just not enough time right now — I’ve started incorporating more commentary after each chapter. There’ll be a good bit of this episode..Today, we’re back with Odin as he sneaks into the longhouse he shares with his wife, Frigg. It’s the fir...2023-04-2520 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 29: Frigg knows well the doom of allWelcome to CHAPTER 29 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Today, we’re back with Frigg. We last saw her sitting in judgement over a divorce. In this chapter she’s in Gladsheim’s main hall awaiting word of what’s happened in the west with the Jotunn’s attack on Hals.Please visit the podcast's public site for the episode transcript, which includes the entire chapter. Please review and/or share...2023-04-1823 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 28: Odin's quick respite at Eagle's HomeWelcome to CHAPTER 28 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, or so, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.Today, we’re back with Odin for a very short interlude beside a tree. The last time we were with him, he agree...2023-04-1106 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 27: Hodr...those hooves were made for gallopingWelcome to CHAPTER 27 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, or so, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.Today, we’re back with Hodr. The last time we were with him, he served drinks and chatted with various...2023-04-0415 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 26: Vidar's arc beginsWelcome to CHAPTER 26 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, or so, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.Today, we’re back with Vidar. The last time we were with him, he’d just been questioned by his half-brother Baldr rega...2023-03-2824 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 25: Vaft dives deep downWelcome to CHAPTER 25 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, or so, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.Today, we’re back with Vafthrudnir. The last time we were with him, he’d met with his childh...2023-03-2108 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 23: Vidar ... waking up is hard to doWelcome to CHAPTER 24 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, or so, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.In this chapter we’re back with Vidar who, if you recall, had lost control of the spirit b...2023-03-1419 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 23: Frigg ... breaking up is hard to doWelcome to CHAPTER 23 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, or so, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.Before we roll into Chapter 23, in which we’re back with Frigg, here’s a quick summary of what’s...2023-03-0716 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 22: Nobody knows like Hodr's nose knowsWelcome to CHAPTER 22 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, or so, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.Before we roll into Chapter 22, in which we're back with Hodr Odinsson, here’s a quick summary of what’...2023-02-2813 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 21: Don't fear the WeaverWelcome to CHAPTER 21 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, or so, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.Before we roll into Chapter 21, here’s a quick summary of what’s gone before:Vidar Odin...2023-02-2123 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 20: Odin gets spiritualWelcome to CHAPTER 20 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, or so, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.Before we roll into Chapter 20, here’s a quick summary of what’s gone before:In Chapter...2023-02-1418 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 19: Loki ... gives a hootWelcome to CHAPTER 19 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, or so, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.Before we roll into Chapter 19, here’s a quick summary of what’s gone before:In Chapter...2023-02-0707 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 18: Vidar ... the wrong night to quit thinkingWelcome to CHAPTER 18 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.Chapter 16: We were with Hodr as he mucked out stables and remembered the man, the warrior, he’d been.Cha...2023-01-3114 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 17: Frigg pulls double dutyWelcome to CHAPTER 17 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN or so chapters, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.In Chapter 16, we were with Hodr — the son of Frigg and Odin — as he mucked out some stables an...2023-01-2408 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 16: Hodr labors...not quite like HerculesWelcome to CHAPTER 16 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.When we last left Hodr Odinsson, he had just returned home to his girlfriend Alara and, rather than help her in...2023-01-1705 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die: The THIRD Recap Episode + Mythic ElementsWelcome to the THIRD RECAP EPISODE of the Kinsmen Die podcast home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast, I read my first book, Kinsmen Die, chapter by chapter. Every five episodes I recap the prior chapters — this episode covers chapters 11 through 15 ,So, if you’ve happened to start with this episode, then I suggest going back to the beginning. The episodes aren’t too long so it won’t take that forever to catch up.Here’s a summary of the major pl...2023-01-1026 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 15: Vidar's headed toward a spirited conflictWelcome to CHAPTER 15 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every five chapters, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.Here’s a quick summary of where we’re at:Chapter 11: Loki conversed with himself beside the Franangr...2023-01-0308 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 14: Odin rides to Vidar's aidWelcome to CHAPTER 14 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every five chapters, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.Chapter 11: Loki conversed with himself beside the Franangr. He’s up to something with Ygg’s return — Odin’s return — has p...2022-12-2818 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 13: Vidar plays dodge the spearWelcome to CHAPTER 13 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every five chapters, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.In Chapter 11, we were with Loki as he, himself with himself, beside the Franangr.In Chapter 12, Hodr Odinss...2022-12-2714 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 12: Hodr's angstWelcome to CHAPTER 12 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every five chapters, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.In the last episode, we were with Loki as he spoke, himself to himself, on the banks of the Franan...2022-12-2106 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 11: Loki's pain lies on the riversideWelcome to CHAPTER 11 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop. In this episode we return to Loki who’s having a quiet riverside moment by himself.In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every five chapters, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.Please visit the podcast...2022-12-2007 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die: The Second Recap Episode + Mythic ElementsWelcome to the SECOND RECAP EPISODE of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast, I read my first book, Kinsmen Die, chapter by chapter. Every five episodes I recap the prior chapters…which is going to get more complicated as time goes on.So, if you’ve happened to start with this episode, then do what Vizzini said and go back to the beginning...because in this episode I recap the major plot points of Chapter 6 through 10 and discus...2022-12-1541 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesKinsmen Die CH10R: Ch 6-10 Recap + Mythic ElementsWelcome to the SECOND RECAP EPISODE of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this podcast, I read my first book, Kinsmen Die, chapter by chapter. Every five episodes I recap the prior chapters. In this episode, I recap chapters 6-10 and provide some insight into what I did in those chapters with respect to the myths.And in the myths, Odin has the best of everything -- ships, horses, weapons and jewelry. So here in this episode I provide th...2022-12-1413 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 10: When Odin rides out, his wolves run aheadWelcome to the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this chapter, we’re back with Odin as he takes action to help his son.The recent story so far...CHAPTER 6: We spent more time with Vidar who’s realized that maybe staring off into space and acting weird is perhaps not the best way to win friends and influence people.CHAPTER 7: Odin knows now that his son Vidar called for help, but he doesn’t know why — be...2022-12-1313 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 9: Vidar gets dissedWelcome to the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this chapter, we're back with Vidar as he deals with getting shoved even further out of his comfort zone.The recent story so far...CHAPTER 6: We spent more time with Vidar who’s realized that maybe staring off into space and acting weird is perhaps not the best way to win friends and influence people.CHAPTER 7: Odin knows now that his son Vidar called for help, but he d...2022-12-0820 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die CH8: Frigg's Night Gets WorseWelcome to the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this chapter, we’re back with Frigg who is not happy that Odin’s going to ride off westward after arriving home not 5 seconds earlier. And then, her night gets worse.The story so far:CHAPTER 6: We spent more time with Vidar who’s realized that maybe staring off into space and acting weird is perhaps not the best way to win friends and influence people.CHAPTER 7: Odin kno...2022-12-0711 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Ch 6: Vidar's EQ is lower than his IQWelcome to CHAPTER 6 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop. I’ve written two novels – Kinsmen Die and Dark Grows the Sun. They are the first two books in my series called And the Heavens Burn.In this episode, we're back with Vidar Odinsson. When we left Jarl Vidar, he and his warriors had ridden through the night to render aid to the townsfolk under his protection. Their town, Hals, had been sacked and burned by unknown forces — possibly the Jotunn with whom Vid...2022-11-3012 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesKinsmen Die CH6: Vidar's EQ is lower than his IQWelcome to the Kinsmen Die podcast, a fantasy n0vel based on Norse mythology that's written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In the last few chapters, we’ve met Frigg and Odin, Hodr and Loki, as well as Vidar Odinsson to whom we return in this chapter.When we left Jarl Vidar, he and his warriors had ridden through the night to render aid to the townsfolk under his protection. Their town, Hals, had been sacked and burned by unknown forces — possibly the Jotunn with whom Vidar’s people, the Aesir, have been at peace...2022-11-3013 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die CH7: Odin Gets PissedWelcome to the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In CHAPTER 6 we left Vidar fumbling awkwardly through an interaction with the leaders of Hals who’d, it seemed, lost everything. In this chapter we’ll meet Odin who is kinda pissed that Heimdall is, well, pissed.Please visit the podcast's public site for the episode transcript, which includes the entire chapter. Please review and/or share the show -- it is a huge help! And, please feel free to contact me: mattbi...2022-11-3010 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die Bonus Episode: Wading into GrimnismolWelcome to the FIRST BONUS EPISODE of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In the regular podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every five chapters, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.Because of how the chapters and recaps fall it looks like that in some weeks there’...2022-11-2421 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die CH5R: Ch 1-5 Recap + Mythic ElementsWelcome to the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this episode I summarize the major plot developments in the first 5 chapters of his novel. I also discuss the mythic influences I wove into those chapters and, to some extent, my overall novel.The story so far:In CHAPTER 1, we met Frigg, the Almother, wife of Odin and mother of three: Baldr, Hodr and Hermod.In CHAPTER 2, we met Vidar Odinsson who arrived outside the town of Ha...2022-11-2327 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- (AtHB) Kinsmen Die CH4: Hodr ... apples for all my friends!Welcome to the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this chapter, we meet Hodr, son of Odin and Frigg, who pauses when crossing a bridge to enjoy a delicious snack.The story so far:CHAPTER 1: We met Frigg, the Almother, wife of Odin and mother of three, who rushed to the side of her sick son, Baldr.CHAPTER 2: We met Vidar Odinsson who arrived outside the town of Hals which had apparently been sacked by the Jo...2022-11-1607 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- Kinsmen Die CH5: Loki -- at least he gets one good mealWelcome to the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this chapter, we meet Loki Laufeyson who, while enjoying some time at home with his wife and two sons, is interrupted by some britches-soiling news.The story so far:CHAPTER 1: We met Frigg, the Almother, wife of Odin and mother of three, who rushed to the side of her sick son, Baldr.CHAPTER 2: We met Vidar Odinsson who arrived outside the town of Hals which had apparently be...2022-11-1610 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- (AtHB) Kinsmen Die CH3: Odin catches up with his wifeWelcome to the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In CHAPTER 1, we met Frigg who rushed to the side of her sick son, Baldr while in CHAPTER 2 we met Vidar Odinsson who arrived outside the town of Hals which had apparently been sacked by the Jotunn. In this chapter we will meet Odin the Alfather himself who chats awkwardly with his wife and then gets into it with a drunk.Where to find me:The Barrows: Where to Find Matt On...2022-11-0815 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- (AtHB) Kinsmen Die CH1: Frigg rushes to her sick sonWelcome to the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In this episode, the first chapter of Kinsmen Die, we meet Frigg, the Almother, wife of Odin and mother of three: Baldr, Hodr and Hermod, as she rushes to the side of her ailing son.Where to find me:The Barrows: Where to Find Matt Online (mattwritesmyths.com)Amazon.com: Matt Bishop: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, KindleTwitter: @mattwritesmythshttps://www.facebook.com/mattbishopwritespatreon.com/mattbishopwritesEMAIL: mattbishopwrites at gmail dot com 2022-11-0809 min

And the Heavens Burn, A Norse Mythology-based fantasy seriesNorse Myth -- (AtHB) Kinsmen Die CH2: Vidar -- sack the sackers!Welcome to the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.In CHAPTER 1, we met Frigg, the Almother, wife of Odin and mother of three: Baldr, Hodr and Hermod. In this chapter we will meet Vidar Odinsson -- a young warrior who may soon find himself in a heap of trouble.Where to find me:The Barrows: Where to Find Matt Online (mattwritesmyths.com)Amazon.com: Matt Bishop: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, KindleTwitter: @mattwritesmythshttps://www.facebook.com/mattbishopwritespatreon.com/mattbishopwritesEMAIL: mattbishopwrites at gm...2022-11-0811 min