Hugeikur Dagsson

Icelandic comedian Hugeikur Dagsson joins the show live from Reykjavik, adding hilarious local insight to the wild history of Iceland. They dive into the bizarre beginnings of Icelandic sagas, including witch panics and necropants—yes, magic pants made from human skin that were said to bring wealth! The discussion even touches on pirate raids and Iceland’s peculiar foreign relations. Dagsson’s comedy shines as they explore how these dark tales turned into folklore, leaving a lasting mark on Icelandic culture.