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PODCAST

StoneLore Podcast

Jonathan "Wulfgar" Shears

Join Jonathan as he welcomes international guests to journey through history and time – discovering and recovering the fables, myths, and legends of ancient stones and stones of strength.

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00:45:45

The Stone of Destiny

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2025/12/01

In the book of Genesis, Jacob uses a stone as a pillow while traveling from Beersheba to Haran. He dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven with angels moving upon it, and God promises him protection, descendants, and the surrounding land. When Jacob wakes, he declares the place sacred, sets the stone upright as a pillar, anoints it with oil, and names the site Bethel, marking the stone as a sign of God’s covenant with him.This is just one of the many origin stories surrounding the infamous Stone of

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00:33:29

Swedish Runestones

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2025/11/01

The majority of runestones are memorials to people who died, whether at home or abroad. Some runestones also functioned as a form of public declaration for land ownership. Others believe that some possess magic or even curses.My guest, runestone photographer Johan Grennard (@tales_from_the_north), joins me to discuss famous runestones located in Sweden from before the Vendel period through the Viking Age. These once brightly colored painted stones have since faded, but we hope to restore their

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00:36:06

Norwegian Manhood Stones

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2025/10/01

Lifting stones have been used all over the world to mark a boy’s passage from childhood into manhood, and Norway is no different. Tucked away in the mountains and valleys of some of the country’s most remote areas, you can still find these stones just waiting to be lifted by the next challenger.My guest, Knut Einar Skår (@knuteinarskar), has been hard at work researching and locating these manhood stones, building an online database where all their history and information can be stored. After

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00:56:38

Mouilín Port Bhéal An Dún

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2025/09/01

It was a great day in each young man’s life when he raised the stone from the ground and ‘gave it wind’, as they said. And if he raised it to his knees, he was a champion, the equal of the best. And if he raised it to his chest he was a hero, a phenomenon of strength and men talked of him.It was the rediscovery of this stone that led my guest, David Keohan (@_indiana_stones_) to the rediscovery of 50 plus lifting stones in Ireland that were almost completely lost to time. This is also the stone that

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00:52:39

Marjunar Hav

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2025/08/01

“I know what awaits. Death surely looms. This stone will be a testament to my strength.”These were the words of Norðnástova housemaid Marjun, who fell pregnant out of wedlock at a time when that was punishable by death. Marjun was on her way along Åargil river with the other milkmaids when they came across the stone. She stopped in her tracks and lifted it single-handedly. This story dates back to the 16th century and is now the most famous lifting stone in the Faroe Islands.Researcher and

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01:12:05

Stonelifting Roundtable

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2025/07/12

Tune in to an epic discussion featuring some of today’s most prominent stonelifters from Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and the United States. Join Martin Jancsics (@thestoneman265) David Keohan (@_indiana_stones_) Dave Nisbet (@caveman.daveman) Dale Nisbet (@i_byde_it) Jarrett McPhee (@newenglandstonelifting) Sean Urquhart (@seanurq) Keith Surette (@_fullsterkur_) Tom Billinge (@waryoga) and myself as we gather together and share stories, memories, and our vision for the future of stonelifting and its

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01:00:27

Ancient Greek Lifting Stones

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2025/07/01

After picking up a used book for just $4, author and historian Tom Billinge (@waryoga) stumbled upon the names of four ancient Greek lifting stones, virtually unknown to the modern world. This discovery launched him on a journey across Greece, into the offices of local archaeologists, and even deep into the museum vault.In this episode, we explore everything from supernatural feats of strength and the healing powers once attributed to Greek gods, to the bureaucratic hurdles Tom overcame to see a

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00:34:06

Brynjumannaborð & the Hákunarhav

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2025/06/01

In the Middle Ages, Kirkjubøur was the religious cultural and political center of the Faroe Islands. Bishop Mus imposed heavy taxes on the people in order to build a stone cathedral there and an uprising broke out. The bishop sought to gather a large army with only the strongest men. Only the men who could lift the large stone that lay upon Brynjumannaborð were allowed to join the army.My guest, Sean Urquhart (@seanurq) has been researching the lifting stones in the Faroe Islands for years and has

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00:28:37

Flag of Denn

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2025/05/01

In the old graveyard in lower Denn, convenient to Drumavaddy Chapel, lies a stone which in former years is supposed to have formed a table or substitute for an altar, on which the priests celebrated Mass in the Penal Days. It was a great feat of strength for the strongest men attending a funeral to try their skill to lift this stone.My guest, Andy Downes (@handmedownes), shares another incredible story detailing the events that led to the rediscovery of this ancient stone known as the Denn Flagstone

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00:34:46

John Coffey Stone

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2025/04/01

One of the great stone lifters was John Coffey of Scrageen. He used to lift a big flag at Clare Bridge and put it standing on the end of it. Strong men from all parts of the country used to come to try to lift it, but nobody was able to lift it but himself.My guest, Andy Downes (@handmedownes), is on a mission to lift every historic lifting stone in Ireland, and was at the forefront in rediscovering the John Coffey Stone that was almost lost to time. Andy is also doing some incredible work on social

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00:35:14

Episode 04: The Fianna Stone

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2025/03/01

The Fianna Stone, known to locals as the Bodach Craigh, may well be perhaps the oldest remaining test of strength known to man. Local folklore states that those being able to lift the stone would be entitled to lift the heavy spear of Morven and allow them to fight alongside the Fianna warriors.Joining me to discuss this infamous stone is Dr. Bill Crawford (@doc.roccc). Along with Martin Jancsics (@thestoneman265), Dr. Bill co-authored the book Stonelifting: An Ancient Test of Strength Revived and

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00:35:01

Episode 03: The Wallace Putting Stone & Plinth

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2025/02/01

In this episode, we dive deep into the history and folklore attached to The Wallace Putting Stone & Plinth in Sheriffmuir, Scotland. Dating back to 1297, this stone is the very object that William Wallace used to train with and display his heroic power. I am joined by none other than Jamie Gorrian (@bigsexygrandad101) from Alloa, Scotland. Jamie was prominently featured in Maximum Iron’s documentary titled Stones: The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Scottish Stonelifting. He also single handedly

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00:44:00

Episode 02: The Barevan Stone

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2025/01/01

On this episode, we will be covering the Barevan Stone in Cawdor, Scotland. This stone is unique due to its location in a 14th century churchyard alongside a mysterious open coffin. I am joined by an extremely special guest: Martin “The Stone Man” Jancsics (@thestoneman265) from Elgin, Scotland. He was prominently featured in Rogue Fitness’s documentary Stoneland and in Maximum Iron’s documentary titled STONES: The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Scottish Stonelifting. Martin was also the first man in

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00:28:35

Episode 01: Clach MacPhee

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2024/12/01

On this debut episode, we will be covering The MacPhee Lifting Stone in Islay, Scotland, exploring the rich history of this location, and uncovering little known facts about Clach MacPhee. My special guest is New England Stonelifting's own Jarrett McPhee (@newenglandstonelifting) from Rhode Island. He recently visited and lifted this stone a few months ago, becoming the first McPhee in 400 years to accomplish a successful lift. Jarrett shares information from John Dewar, author of John Dewar's

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00:01:12

This Is The StoneLore Podcast

StoneLore Podcast ·

2024/11/02

Join me, Jonathan "Wulfgar" Shears, every month, as we journey through time discovering and recovering the fables, myths, and legends of ancient stones and stones of strength. This is the StoneLore Podcast!

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