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A weekly quest by Niamh to guide Em and the listeners through the Icelandic sagas fae loves so much, as we all sit in the dark and feel mortal and small.
AROUND THE LONG FIRE 25: Heimskringla: Ólafs saga Helga, ch. 56-80
We’re back from our long hiatus to find ourselves back on the book grind, all hope of ever watching movies dashed by the greedy studio systems of Hollywood. It’s all right tho, because we talk a lot about vtubers and enjoy the two Olafs butting heads in this episode!Niamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext episode: Heimskringla: Ólafs saga Helga, ch. 81-103
00:0009/08/2023
AROUND THE LONG FIRE 24: Heimskringla: Ólafs saga Helga, ch. 1-55
A tired one today as we have a little chat and talk about Olaf pre-Sainthood. Spoilers for: Chappie, a little bit.Niamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext episode: Heimskringla: Ólafs saga Helga, ch. 56-80
00:0015/06/2023
AROUND THE LONG FIRE 23: HEIMSKRINGLA: ÓLAFS SAGA TRYGGVASONAR, CH. 52-113
We reconvene for the Christianization of all sorts of lands and a discussion about movies and gundam (maybe gundam for the last time???)Spoilers for: Witch From Mercury (vague), the Oscars of the early 00s. Niamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext episode: Heimskringla: Ólafs saga Helga, ch. 1-55
00:0008/06/2023
AROUND THE LONG FIRE 22: Heimskringla: Ólafs saga Tryggvasonar, ch. 1-51
We’ve had a week off and Em’s sick so this is kind of a weird episode. Hope people enjoy some gaming memories talk. Spoilers for: Gundam X, Turn A Gundam, Chrono CrossNiamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext episode: Heimskringla: Ólafs saga Tryggvasonar, ch. 52-113
00:0025/05/2023
AROUND THE LONG FIRE 21: Heimskringla: Haralds saga Gráfeldar
We’re back! Too bad the saga is kinda mid. But we do have some nice food talk, and some anime talk. Spoilers for: Victory Gundam, Turn A GundamNiamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext episode: Heimskringla: Ólafs saga Tryggvasonar, ch. 1-51
00:0011/05/2023
AROUND THE LONG FIRE 20: Heimskringla: Hákonar saga Góða
We read a great saga about the dangers of being too Jesusy when people just want a king they can drink a beer with. Spoilers for: G Gundam, Victory Gundam, Turn A GundamNiamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext episode: IN TWO WEEKS! Heimskringla: Haralds saga Gráfeldar
00:0020/04/2023
AROUND THE LONG FIRE 19: Heimskringla: Hálfdanar saga Svarta & Haralds saga Hárfagra
Somehow we spend more time on Gundam than we spend on sagas. So it goes. Spoilers for: Victory Gundam, G Gundam, Seed Destiny, Ghost in the Shell as a franchise, Berserk (up through vol 30ish)Niamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext episode: Heimskringla: Hákonar saga Góða
00:0013/04/2023
AROUND THE LONG FIRE 18: HEIMSKRINGLA: FORWARD & YNGLINGA SAGA
We start a very, very large book and watch some kings get owned. It’s pretty sick. Spoilers for: 0083 Stardust MemoryNiamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext episode: Heimskringla: Hálfdanar saga Svarta& Haralds saga Hárfagra
00:0006/04/2023
AROUND THE LONG FIRE 17: BRENNU-NJÁLS SAGA, CH. 145-159
We finish Njal’s Saga in a quiet mood as we pursue vengeance to the ends of the earth (Wales) and complain about being tired. So it goes.Spoilers for: Turn A Gundam (a lot of that), Chrono CrossNiamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext episode: Heimskringla: Foreword & Ynglinga saga
00:0023/03/2023
AROUND THE LONG FIRE 16: BRENNU-NJÁLS SAGA, CH. 131-144
The gangs are gathering for the final showdown, but first we have a ridiculous legal drama to deal with. Also, we find out fire does not actually get rid of the bodies in this penultimate episode of Njal’s. Spoilers for: The Prisoner, Turn A Gundam, Gundam Seed DestinyNiamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext episode: Brennu-Njáls saga, ch. 145-15o
00:0016/03/2023
AROUND THE LONG FIRE 15: BRENNU-NJÁLS SAGA, CH. 113-130
We have a bit of a punchy episode, or at least Em thinks its punchy, because they’re SO TIRED. Some bad things happen. Vengeance is sworn. Next week is the penultimate episode! Njal come back now, y’hear.Things discussed: big titty Spock, G Gundam, Witch from Mercury, Seed Destiny, Chrono Cross Spoilers for: Lord of the Rings, Turn A GundamNiamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext episode: Brennu-Njáls saga, ch. 131-144
00:0009/03/2023
AROUND THE LONG FIRE 14: BRENNU-NJÁLS SAGA, CH. 91-112
We’re back from a week off to watch some astonishingly bad choices being made, and talk about Christiandom, myth making, and the 60 fps 1080p action scene of ancient Iceland. Additional topics: The Prisoner, Columbo, Poker Face, Gundam Seed, Chrono Cross, Muv LuvNiamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext episode: Brennu-Njáls saga, ch. 113-130
00:0002/03/2023
Around the Long Fire 13: Brennu-Njáls saga, ch. 67-90
The Saga picks back up, we see an old friend, and we talk about nationalism and its relationship to classical fiction. Spoilers for: Twin Peaks season 2, Eva rebuild 3Niamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext episode: Brennu-Njáls saga, ch. 91-112
00:0016/02/2023
AROUND THE LONG FIRE 12: BRENNU-NJÁLS SAGA, CH. 46-66
A short saga talk gives way to lengthy conversations about Smooth Talk and A Brighter Summer Day and as always, the act of podcasting. I don’t know why this one keeps happening. Niamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext episode: Brennu-Njáls saga, ch. 67-90
00:0009/02/2023
Around the Long Fire 11: Brennu-Njáls saga, ch. 19-45
A nice tidy time talking about murder and families gives way to an IMMENSE back half where we talk about anime, movies, and podcasting itself. Please enjoy the free VoIP Life! Spoilers for ZZ Gundam, Char’s Counterattack, and Skinamarink. Niamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext episode, in two weeks: Brennu-Njáls saga, ch. 46-66
00:0026/01/2023
Around the Long Fire 10: Brennu-Njáls saga, ch. 1-18
We begin Njal’s Saga with a MILF hunter, Iceland’s first ojou-sama, and the problem with marrying into a murder family. It’s a great breezy time!Niamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext week: Brennu-Njáls saga, ch. 19-45
00:0018/01/2023
Around the Long Fire 9: Laxdæla saga, ch. 57-78 & Bolla þáttur Bollasonar
We finish the saga, throw a tale on top, and still have time to talk about movies for a while. Truly the greatest of podcasts. This one was great fun, I hope you enjoy!Niamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext week: Brennu-Njáls saga, ch. 1-18
00:0012/01/2023
Around the Long Fire 8 - Laxdæla saga, ch. 40-56
We’re back after an extended holiday break to get into the meat of the saga as we talk about Gudrun’s really petty decisions, the Christianization of Iceland, and when a king loves a man who has an evil fate. Niamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext week: Laxdæla saga, ch. 57-78 and Bolli Bollason’s Tale
00:0005/01/2023
Around the Long Fire 7 - Laxdæla saga, ch. 24-39
Ghosts abound and dreams portend doom as we get into the meat of this saga! Also we talk about the universality of the family drama, the enforcement of gender, and how things definitely won’t go badly between Bolli and Kjartan.Niamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext week: Laxdæla saga, ch. 40-56
00:0015/12/2022
Around the Long Fire 6 - Laxdæla saga, ch. 1-23
We start a longer saga today and mostly talk about divorce, bloody noses, and trying to impress your grandfather the Irish king. Also, the nature of a ghost! All this and more as we enter the Icelandic Cinematic Universe! Niamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext week: Laxdæla saga, ch. 24-39
00:0008/12/2022
Around the Long FIre 5 - Hrafnkel's Saga
We’re back as December arrives and the nights get intolerably long with a one and done saga talking about good ol’ Hrafnkel and Samr and what it means to lead and what it means to lose. We’re out of the age of myth and into the age of legal drama and we couldn’t be happier to have some interpersonal political tension to really chew on. Come, sit, and join us!Niamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingNext week: The Saga of the People of Laxardal, chapters 1-23
00:0001/12/2022
Around the Long Fire 4 - Volsunga Saga 30-44 (Finale)
We wrap up our first adventure today as the Volsunga Saga comes to a close, we talk about what the sagas are even for in the first place, and discuss the future and the past. Also, inexplicably, we talk about anime for like a solid 20 minutes there at the end. Please enjoy THAT. We’re off next week so there’s never been a better time to jump aboard, so please tell your friends and thank you for your support so far!Niamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingIn Two Weeks: Hrafnkels Saga (the whole thing!)
00:0017/11/2022
Around the Long Fire 3 - Volsunga Saga 13-29
We settle into the rhythm of fate and murderous in-laws today as we talk about a famous guy who sucks, the power of a sword that can cut large and small, being depressed knowing no era, and somehow a bit of Zeta Gundam. Enjoy!NIamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingArt is by Rose Honeyboy (@boxofhamsters), who did a fantastic job. We’re so happy she could our vision happen on this one. Next Week: Volsunga Saga 30-44
00:0010/11/2022
Around the Long Fire 2 - Volsunga Saga 1-12
Hello and welcome to the first real episode of Around the Long Fire! We’re so excited to finally sit down and talk about the double-edged sword of Odin taking an interest in your family line, Niamh desperately tries to explain pronunciation notes to Em who has never learned word one of Icelandic, and we feel out our new adventures. Come with us, gather around, and enjoy the power of a strong man and his successively stronger sons.NIamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingArt is by Rose Honeyboy (@boxofhamsters), who did a fantastic job. We’re so happy she could our vision happen on this one. Next Week: Volsunga Saga 13-29
00:0003/11/2022
Around the Long Fire 1 - An Introduction
Hello, friends, and welcome to the beginning of a new podcast. We’re here today with a brief episode about what this show is, why we’re doing it, and what you can expect from us in talking about… The Icelandic Sagas! Check out our in progress reading schedule on this handy spreadsheet.Art is temp art made by Em until our artist is done, RSS should be good to go above, but iTunes will take a few days probably. For now we’re keeping this on the down low so maybe don’t post about it outside of the discord until we start doing so. When we do, for now the URL is abnormalmapping.com/longfire! Thank you!NIamh can be found haunting Export Audio with Ghost Divers and Ornate Stairwells (and Pondering Pootan, which has never haunted anyone) and on twitter @foxmomnia Em can be found working themselves into an early grave here at Abnormal Mapping and on twitter @em_beingSee you in early November for the first 12 chapters of The Saga of the Volsungs!
00:0012/10/2022