31. Norse Paganism’s Nazi Problem

This month we’re attempting to tackle a topic I’ve had on the list for a while: Norse Paganism’s Nazi problem. It’s not exactly the most fun thing in the world, but after a certain shirtless idiot was amongst the rioters that attempted to overthrow the United States government at the capitol on January 6th, I just couldn’t put it off any longer. I don’t know how helpful this episode is, but it definitely made me feel better to yell about it for twenty minutes. So I guess that’s something. Important Links: * ABC15 Arizona News Story * Heathens respond to “Q-Shaman” and Norse Imagery in Capitol Riot * Opinion: Heathenry Must Become an Anti-Racist Religion * SPLC: New Brand of Racist Odinist Religion on the March * White supremacists are killing in the name of an ancient Nordic religion * What To Do When Racists Try To Hijack Your Religion * Minnesota town votes to allow white supremacist church * Poem: No Nazis in Valhalla by Lee Bradford (And, of course, don’t forget this show is part of the Nerd & Tie Network, and funded by listeners like you via Patreon.) Music: “So I Said It,” “The Man With One Eye,” “Untitled Nonsense” (Trae Dorn) / “Jaracanda,” Random Loops (Apple Music Library)