Nordic Tales & American Trails

About Nordic Tales & American Trails

Nordic Tales & American Trails is an outdoor and hunting podcast focusing on tales and trails from northern Europe and the USA. Hosted by Erik Rhodin from Sweden and Adam Vu from Louisiana, USA, the podcast covers all aspects of the outdoors, with a special emphasis on hunting with dogs. We will explore the unique tales and trails of our regions, the various dog breeds used in hunting, and the differences in hunting practices between the USA and northern Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Nordic Tales & American Trails

Category

history · society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jul 2024

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

119 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Episode 112 – Back Underground with Jan Gustavsson (Trapperlodge)

   This week on Nordic Tales & American Trails, we're heading underground again! With Erik joining Jan Gustavsson (Trapperlodge) for the Badger BBQ this weekend, and with time being a little tight lately, we decided to revisit one of our earlier conversations. In this re-release of Episode 39, Erik and Adam sit down with Jan, one of Sweden's most experienced den hunters, to explore the world of fox and badger hunting with working terriers. We discuss Jan's experience with Patterdale Terriers, the development of den hunting in Sweden, training, equipment, and the challenges of working dogs underground. We also compare terrier hunting traditions in Sweden and the USA, with Adam sharing perspectives from Louisiana. Highlights include: 🐕 Patterdale Terriers and traditional den hunting 🦊 Fox and badger hunting in Sweden ⛏️ Equipment, training, and working dogs underground 🌍 Swedish and American terrier hunting traditions 🤝 The experience, trust, and teamwork behind working terriers We're looking forward to spending the weekend with Jan and the terrier community, and hopefully bringing back some new stories to share! 🎧 Re-releasing Episode 39 Following the Trails. Telling the Tales. 🎙️ Support the Podcast 🛒 Official Merch Store: https://nordic-tales-american-trails.myshopify.com/ (https://nordic-tales-american-trails.myshopify.com/) ❤️ Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/cw/NordicTalesAmericanTrails (https://www.patreon.com/cw/NordicTalesAmericanTrails) Following the Trails. Telling the Tales. 🐾🎙️🌲 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Episode 111 – Working Terrier History with Mr. Loghead (Part 2): Hunting, Conservation & the Future

   In Part 2 of Nordic Tales & American Trails, Erik continues his conversation with Mr. Loghead from Working Terrier History, exploring the traditions, practical experiences, and future of hunting with working terriers. They discuss the relationship between hunting, wildlife management, and conservation, along with how different cultures, environments, and legislation shape hunting traditions across Europe and North America. The conversation also explores Swedish terrier history, selecting dogs for different types of work, traditional digging methods, and the importance of preserving practical knowledge for future generations. Highlights include: 🌲 Hunting, wildlife management, and conservation 🦊 Foxes, badgers, and predator management 🌍 Hunting traditions across Europe and North America 🇸🇪 Swedish terrier history and artificial earths 🐕 Selecting the right working terrier for the job ⛏️ Traditional terrier work, equipment, and teamwork 🍖 Hunting communities, traditions, and the badger barbecue 📚 Researching terrier history and preserving working knowledge Part 2 concludes our conversation with Mr. Loghead, exploring the connection between hunters, working dogs, wildlife, and the traditions worth preserving. Following the Trails. Telling the Tales. 🎙️ Support the Podcast 🛒 Official Merch Store: https://nordic-tales-american-trails.myshopify.com/ (https://nordic-tales-american-trails.myshopify.com/) ❤️ Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/cw/NordicTalesAmericanTrails (https://www.patreon.com/cw/NordicTalesAmericanTrails) Following the Trails. Telling the Tales. 🐾🎙️🌲 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Episode 110 – Working Terrier History with Mr. Loghead (Part 1): Breeds, History & Tradition

   In this episode of Nordic Tales & American Trails, Erik sits down with Mr. Loghead from Working Terrier History for the first part of a three-hour conversation exploring the history, traditions, and future of working terriers. They discuss the origins of terrier work in Britain and Europe, how hunting traditions shaped different breeds, and the influence of kennel clubs and show standards on working ability. The conversation also explores breeding for genuine working traits, traditional fox and badger work, and the skills and knowledge needed to preserve these dogs and their heritage . Highlights include: 🐕 The history and origins of working terriers 🏛️ Kennel clubs, show standards, and working ability 🦊 Fox, badger, and historical otter hunting 🧬 Breeding and preserving honest working bloodlines 🌍 Hunting cultures and their influence on working dogs 🐾 Understanding terriers working underground ⚖️ Hunting traditions, legislation, and breed preservation Part 1 of our conversation with Mr. Loghead, exploring what makes working terriers unique and why preserving their working heritage matters. Following the Trails. Telling the Tales. 🎙️ Support the Podcast 🛒 Official Merch Store: https://nordic-tales-american-trails.myshopify.com/ (https://nordic-tales-american-trails.myshopify.com/) ❤️ Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/cw/NordicTalesAmericanTrails (https://www.patreon.com/cw/NordicTalesAmericanTrails) Following the Trails. Telling the Tales. 🐾🎙️🌲 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Who has been a guest on Nordic Tales & American Trails

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• George Lambert
• Jeremiah Gracie
• Rasmus Boström
• Jan Gustavsson
• Ask Hyldagaard

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

25 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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