Nightbird Radio
Nightbird Radio

Nightbird Radio

Timothy Sailor

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Join me, Timothy Sailor, your host, psychopomp, and psychagogue,as we navigate the nocturnal, sound out the subconscious, and explore the farthest reaches of our experience in this darkling plane we call reality. Weird phenoumena. Ancient masteries. Phantasmic encounters. And more. This is Nightbird Radio. A podcast for the hauntological turn, coming at you from the great forest deep in the heart of the Kali Yuga!

Recent Episodes

Embodying the Valkyrie with Klara Wolfe and Jack Grayle
DEC 3, 2025
Embodying the Valkyrie with Klara Wolfe and Jack Grayle
<p>Welcome back Nightbirds! On this episode I was rejoined by Jack Grayle along with first time guest Klara Wolfe. Lindsay Starke and Luis Galindo rejoined as cohosts. This was a fantastic conversation. We talked about Jack's play Sigrun and the Mis and the beautiful photographs from the book in which Klara embodies Sigrun. We talked about the Northern mysteries, necromancy, the PGM, understanding the perils and pitfalls of walking the magical path, embracing the struggles of fleshly incarnation with grit and good humor, the mental, physical, constitutional ways that spirits change us as we walk with them, what it means to embody a spirit, Valkyries, einherjar, and so much more!</p><p>I had so much fun recording this one that I didn't want it to end. I hope you get as much out of it as I did.</p><p>Join us on our Rune Walk by becoming a Patron at the Nightbird Patreon and getting access to our private Discord <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/nightbirdradio">https://www.patreon.com/nightbirdradio</a></p><p>Buy Sigrun and the Mist at Miskatonic Books <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.miskatonicbooks.com/product/sigrun-the-mist-by-jack-grayle-with-commentary-by-shani-oates-limited-edition-hardcover/">https://www.miskatonicbooks.com/product/sigrun-the-mist-by-jack-grayle-with-commentary-by-shani-oates-limited-edition-hardcover/</a></p><p>Take Jack's PGM 1&amp;2 and Hail Hekate Walking the Forked Path: courses at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://learn.theblackthorneschool.com/">https://learn.theblackthorneschool.com/</a></p><p>Make a one time or recurring donation at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.nightbirdpodcast.com/donate">www.nightbirdpodcast.com/donate</a></p><p>Intro/outro music by Matt Boisvert</p><p>Podcast art by Matt Boisvert</p><p>Vocal soundscapes by Tim Woody</p>
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111 MIN
Rune Walk Part 5: Hagalaz, Naudhiz, and Valkyrie Hildr
OCT 19, 2025
Rune Walk Part 5: Hagalaz, Naudhiz, and Valkyrie Hildr
<p>Welcome back nightbirds! On this episode, I'm rejoined by Lindsay Starke and Luis Galindo as we discuss the next two runes in our Rune Walk series. Join us in this year long ritual of initiation into the Elder Futhark runes and the thirteen Valkyries of the Grimnismal at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.patreon.com/nightbirdradio">www.patreon.com/nightbirdradio</a></p><p>On this episode, we discussed the first two runes of the second group of eight - or aett. These runes are Hagalaz (hail) and Naudhiz (need). We talked about the personal trials that came along with spending two weeks with each of these runes, as well as the triumphs and understanding that came along with these struggles, We talked about the Norns, Gullveig, and the archetype of the witch. We talked about destruction and rebirth, need versus desire and how exploring these concepts can help us in our magical journey. We talked more about Norse cosmology as we see it, and the mysteries of time and space that present themselves when one journeys into these potent wells of gnosis that are the runes. Finally, we talked about the Valkyries themselves, who they are, and our experience with the valkyrie Hildr. </p><p>I had a great time talking with Lindsay and Luis, and I hope you enjoy the show!</p><p>I also hope you'll join us on our Rune Walk by becoming a Patron at the Nightbird Patreon and joining us on our private Discord <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/nightbirdradio">https://www.patreon.com/nightbirdradio</a></p><p>Make a one time or recurring donation at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.nightbirdpodcast.com/donate">www.nightbirdpodcast.com/donate</a></p><p>Intro/outro music by Matt Boisvert</p><p>Podcast art by Matt Boisvert</p><p>Vocal soundscapes by Tim Woody</p><p>Episode art by Stefan Keller @ Pixabay</p>
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78 MIN
Rune Walk Part 4: Gebo, Wunjo, and Valkyrie Skögul
SEP 7, 2025
Rune Walk Part 4: Gebo, Wunjo, and Valkyrie Skögul
<p>Welcome back nightbirds! In this episode I'm rejoined by David Payne and Lindsay Starke as we continue our coverage of the year-long Rune Walk, where we are spending twelve months with the twenty-four runes of the Elder Futhark and the thirteen valkyries of the Grimnismal. </p><p>On this episode, we discussed the runes Gebo (Gift) and Wunjo (Joy) and recounted our experiences with fierce, spear-wielding Skögul. We talked about some traditional meanings of these runes, along with our personal gnosis that emerged spending weeks with them and appkying them to the day to day of our lives, We talked about the healing that has come for some of us on this walk. We also talked about the importance of reciprocity and hospitality to these spirits, how to be generous without giving too much of ourselves, the wish as the magical intention, the ideals we reach for when striving to attain the highest version of our own fate, time fuckery, crushing your enemies, and so much more. I hope you enjoy the episode!</p><p>I also hope you'll join us on our Rune Walk by becoming a Patron at the Nightbird Patreon and joining us on our private Discord <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/nightbirdradio">https://www.patreon.com/nightbirdradio</a></p><p>Make a one time or recurring donation at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.nightbirdpodcast.com/donate">www.nightbirdpodcast.com/donate</a></p><p>Intro/outro music by Matt Boisvert</p><p>Podcast art by Matt Boisvert</p><p>Vocal soundscapes by Tim Woody</p>
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74 MIN
Rune Walk Part 3: Raido, Kenaz, and Valkyrie Skeggjöld
JUL 17, 2025
Rune Walk Part 3: Raido, Kenaz, and Valkyrie Skeggjöld
<p>Welcome back Nightbirds! On this episode I'm rejoined by Lindsay Starke, David Payne, and Luis Galindo as we talk about the third month of our ongoing rune walk. Here we discuss the runes Raido and Kenaz and our experience spending two weeks of our lives with each of these runes. We talk about some traditional meanings of these runes, as well as our personal interpretations both before and after spending time with them on this walk. We also dive into our experiences with the Valkyrie called Skeggjöld or Axe-Time as we called on, journeyed with, and spoke to her. We talked about keeping the fire going and avoiding burnout, the esoteric meaning of the road in Northern cosmology, and more. This episode also focused heavily on themes of necromancy and time travel/manipulation. We also discuss how to flow with the journey and not second guess ourselves while meditating with these runes and encountering these beings. Where does one person's experience end and the other begin? Our experiences and visions bled together more and more throughout this month, and it's a fascinating discussion as we dig into that. I hope you enjoy listening!</p><p>I also hope you'll join us on our Rune Walk by becoming a Patron at the Nightbird Patreon and joining us on our private Discord <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/nightbirdradio">https://www.patreon.com/nightbirdradio</a></p><p>Make a one time or recurring donation at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.nightbirdpodcast.com/donate">www.nightbirdpodcast.com/donate</a></p><p>Intro music by Matt Boisvert</p><p>Podcast art by Matt Boisvert</p><p>Vocal soundscapes by Tim Woody</p><p></p>
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77 MIN