Will I Vike It? is a podcast hosted by Craig Brooks, aka The Saxon Forager, where he discusses all things History, craft, reenactment, food & drink, as well as cooking and sharing recipes.The podcast is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Vikings or cooking, whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned expert.
Whether you're looking for a new way to cook fish or a hearty mead to enjoy with friends, you're sure to find something to your taste on Will I Vike It? The podcast is also known for its delicious Viking-inspired recipes, which Brooks often shares on the show's website www.saxonforager.co.ukHe also has three cookbooks for sale: Eat Like A Viking! Volume & 2, Eat Like A Halfling!
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In this episode, I'm at the newly established Celtfest to sit down with historical tattoo artist and musician Sean Parry. We dive deep into the ancient art of tattooing, tracing its roots from 90s tribal flash to the intricate, historically grounded freehand designs of today.
But that is just the beginning. We also explore the deeper cultural and spiritual roots that drive Sean's art, the formation of his band to revive ancient sung poetry, and his profound love for his homeland of Wales.
In This Episode, We Explore:
The Evolution of a Craft: How the tattoo industry has shifted from 80s and 90s generic flash art to deeply researched, historically authentic Norse and Celtic designs.
The Power of Freehand: Why Sean shuns stencils in favour of drawing directly onto the skin, allowing the ancient knotwork to flow organically with the human form.
Historical Evidence of Tattoos: Did the ancient Britons actually have tattoos? We discuss the accounts of the Greek explorer Pytheas and what La Tène type 3 art might tell us about ancient body modification.
Removing the Ego: The beauty of contributing to a continuous, historical art style where the individual artist's name is lost to time.
The Meaning of Hiraeth: Sean explains this uniquely Welsh concept—a deep, soulful longing for a past or a place that one might never have actually experienced—and how it called him back to North Wales.
Breathing Life into Ancient Myth: Why the open-ended nature of ancient myths, like the origin of the legendary bard Taliesin, holds so much more philosophical weight than modern Hollywood storytelling.
Living History & Feasting: The joy of experiential history, from feasting in a Bronze Age longhouse in Tanum, Sweden, to why Sean currently has a goat skull sitting in his kitchen (and why he'll be skipping the fermented shark next time).
Find Seans Work:
Website: https://www.sacredknottattoo.com/insular-celtic-tattoos/sean
https://www.instagram.com/sacred_knot_tattoo/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/taranau_official/?hl=en
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AuQ3y9sCvQP2A3oTomSmS
For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk
Get in touch about the show: Email saxonforager@pm.me
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15 Jun 2026
History and Bushcraft with Memma the Cavewoman/Sarah Day
In this episode of Will I Vike It?, Craig talks to bushcraft expert and Stone Age living history instructor Sarah Day—widely known as Mema the Cavewoman—about the visceral reality of primitive skills and wilderness survival. Sarah shares the origin of her "Mema" persona, her transition from a kid obsessed with fossils to a veteran instructor at Woodlore, and the intense, year-long wilderness courses.
Craig and Sarah discuss the stark contrast between the "man vs. nature" tropes seen on TV and the reality of cooperative, group-based survival. Sarah gets real about the school system’s need for "feral" outdoor education, the evolutionary benefits of being "neurospicy" in a hunter-gatherer world, and the absolute horrors of eating fermented Japanese soybeans. Plus, stick around for a breakdown of what to expect at the upcoming deer butchery workshop at the Ancient Technology Centre this October.
Find Sarah's Work:
Website: https://www.prehistoricexperiences.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnvdBEvCRydA3Tkl2T3NNxT0UqGskbGCEOMrSYmC-Zo91jR7wUGWA3roejQUA_aem_-eP_nKrlofZo-jXEQDuxEQ
https://www.instagram.com/memmathecavewoman/
For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk
Get in touch about the show: Email saxonforager@pm.me
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1 Oct 2025
Storyteller Eileen Budd
In this episode, Craig is joined by his Wyrd Wessex co host Andy and storyteller Eileen Budd to delve into the ancient art of oral tradition. They discuss Eileen's fascinating journey from museum worker to travelling folk storyteller, and they get a peek inside her unique "Travelling Folk Museum."
Highlights include:
Village Stories: The importance of working-class folklore and how it differs from "top-down" historical narratives.
The Power of Objects: Eileen shares how everyday items, like a simple oil lamp or native herbs, can hold incredible stories. She also recounts a poignant experience with a young school pupil and a "cruisie lamp."
A Family Affair: Discover how Eileen's legally blind childhood fostered a unique ability to listen and remember, leading to a passion for the stories passed down by her family.
At Home With The Picts: A deep dive into Eileen's podcast about the Picts, exploring her fascination with their mysterious history and her interdisciplinary approach to understanding their culture.
Cryptid Creatures: A debate on favourite cryptids, from the Loch Ness Monster and werewolves to the elusive Beast of Gevaudan. Eileen shares a chilling story of her parents' encounter with Nessie.
The Viking Age Diet: Andy and Eileen discuss the challenges of a Viking Age diet and what modern comforts they'd miss most
A Muffinier?! Eileen reveals the weirdest item in her kitchen, a very specific utensil with a wonderfully decadent name.
Worst Food Challenge: The worst food ever tasted is revealed as a salted dried plum from a '90s "Bushtucker Trial" gone wrong.
Upcoming Projects: Eileen shares what's next for her, including a BBC project, a series of events on the folklore of seaweed, time, and food, and her work with the International Storytelling Festival.
This is a fantastic chat about the magic of storytelling and how our shared histories connect us.
Find more of Eileen's amazing work on her website at linktr.ee/eileenbudd (https://linktr.ee/eileenbudd), on Instagram at @EileenBudd, and be sure to check out her podcasts, Scottish Folk and At Home With The Picts.
For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk (https://open.acast.com/www.saxonforager.co.uk)
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Get in touch about the show: Email saxonforager@pm.me
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