Survive the Jive Podcast

It is time for the annual Jive Talk AMA session in which fans can ask me any question they like. Please support Survive the Jive: https://linktr.ee/SurvivetheJiveStarting Heathenry: https://startingheathenry.thinkific.com/

Anglo-Saxon England was racially diverse according to a new genetics paper 'West African ancestry in seventh-century England: two individuals from Kent and Dorset published in Antiquity journal. But is Duncan Sayer misrepresenting the evidence? How significant are two skeletons with 1/4 black ancestry and have they failed to notice middle eastern ancestry in Updown Girl?

Bronze Age Pervert (BAP) joins Tom Rowsell to discuss ancient history and how the heroic ideals of the past can shape our future. This is your chance to hear BAP’s unfiltered thoughts on the classical antiquity that inspires his philosophy, from the vitality of the Bronze Age to the inspiration of the Renaissance. We also talk about Plato and religion and in the second half we also discuss the misinterpretation in population geneticists of ancient cultures and elite dominance models of cultural replacement. BAP's podcast: https://bronzeagepervert.gumroad.com/l/BronzeAgePervert Starting Heathenry course: https://startingheathenry.thinkific.com/ STJ links: https://linktr.ee/SurvivetheJive

Neil Burridge, a master swordsmith renowned for his historical replica bronze weapons, shares captivating insights from his workshop. He discusses the evolution of weaponry from daggers to swords and the technical shifts in sword design. Neil elaborates on the trade routes influencing British metalwork, the chemistry of bronze alloys, and the balance between functional and ceremonial uses of blades. He also reveals the intricate details of the Huntshaw dagger replica and reflects on the spiritual meanings tied to metal objects in ancient cultures.

Eric Orwoll aka Aarvoll is an American Christian Platonist known for his YouTube channel. Eric's beliefs are more compatible with those of pagans than those of typical Christians are. I asked him about how a Platonic view of the One and objective good is compatible with a scientific view of evolution or a pagan view of tribal loyalty. We also discussed transhumanism and the anti-Platonist philosophies of Karl Popper and Friedrich Nietzsche.Eric's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ericorwollStarting Heathenry course: https://startingheathenry.thinkific.com/STJ links: https://linktr.ee/SurvivetheJive

A review of Vilhelm Grønbech's seminal work on the religion and culture of ancient Germanic peoples. Grønbech was a professor of the history of religion at the University of Copenhagen in the early twentieth century. Grønbech looks at Norse, Lombardic, Anglo-Saxon, Gothic and Roman sources to identify a common Teutonic culture focused on luck, honour, shame, kinship, and a unique perspective on the afterlife and the soul. My review includes favourite quotes from volume 1 of the two part book republished by Antelope Hill. Buy it here: https://amzn.to/4jqf0TzLearn how to be a Heathen with my online course: https://startingheathenry.thinkific.com/

​​Jive Book Review: I am joined by the Finnish author Aki Cederberg as we discuss his latest book Holy Europe, published in English in 2024 by Arcana Europa. The book is a travelogue in which Aki invites the reader to join him on a spiritual exploration of the continent, looking at ancient pagan holy sites, as well as places relevant to artists and esotericists who have sought the holy within Europe in various ways. He addresses the spiritual crisis of Western man by showing how the sacred is still accessible in Europe today.

Fitness guru, life reform advocate and Heathen community leader Paul Waggener of the Wolves of Vinland joins me on JIVE TALK to discuss how to handle burnout, enduring hardship over time and staying true to your principles as you face the challenges of different stages of life. Paul's stuff is at OperationWerewolf.com Take the Starting Heathenry course to learn about Heathen rituals: https://startingheathenry.thinkific.com/ Please support Survive the Jive: https://linktr.ee/SurvivetheJive

Halloween is a time for horror films but when did horror start? I am joined by Dave Martel on tonight’s Jive Talk in which we discuss how horror films have their precedents in early mythology and ghost stories.Get exclusive Heathen content on https://hearthfireradio.com/ Please support Survive the Jive: https://linktr.ee/SurvivetheJive Thumbnail art of draugr by Joan Francesc Oliveras

In a lively AMA session, intriguing questions prompt discussions on the differences between outgroup F3 and FST. Thomas shares tales from a Faroese metal festival and delves into Viking history, confirming Leif Erikson's North American explorations. He reflects on personal influences shaping his worldview and offers insights into modern pagan practices. Topics like the accuracy of ancestry tests and animal veneration in European paganism enrich the conversation, while clarifications about his personal life and travel plans keep things light-hearted.