Episodios

  • Talesin and Ceridwen with Lucy Holland

    Talesin and Ceridwen with Lucy Holland
    May 1 2025
    This week, we are doing our first-ever author interview. Lucy Holland will be sharing with us how she takes inspiration from Welsh and British folklore, particularly the enchanting myth of Taliesin and Ceridwen. In this episode, we talk folklore, writing and Gildas. A must for fans of Sister Song and Song of the Huntress. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    37 m
  • The Wizards of Alderly Edge

    The Wizards of Alderly Edge
    Apr 17 2025
    Whether you are an Alan Garner nerd or not, come along with us as we tell two tales of The Wizards of Alderley Edge, the Cheshire folktale which inspired the children's classic The Weirdstone of Brisingamen. We'll be looking at two different perspectives on the story of the farmer who meets a mysterious old man, possibly a wizard, and how practical it might be to rely on enchanted knights for national defence. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    46 m
  • Season 2 Results Show

    Season 2 Results Show
    Apr 3 2025
    We've duelled our way through romances, comedies, dark tragedies and ghost stories. Now it is time to discover which of us has the most votes for each episode, with the storyteller with the most wins overall taking the title as Queen of the Wyrd. The stakes are high, and the sibling rivalry has never been more fierce! Get bonus content on Patreon

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    19 m
  • The Devil and the Blacksmith

    The Devil and the Blacksmith
    Mar 13 2025
    Join us and special guest Mark Norman of The Folklore podcast as we discuss the ancient story of The Devil and The Blacksmith. This universal tale can be seen in many cultures all over the world, but we've stuck with two fascinating tales from Britain. How does St. Dunstan, the patron saint of smiths, beat the devil? And what happens if you leave your horse and payment at Wayland's Smithy? Listen in for two stories and some great insights on the tales from Mark. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    50 m
  • The Mystery of the London Stone

    The Mystery of the London Stone
    Mar 6 2025
    In this minisode Nikki takes a look at the mysterious London Stone. This irregular block of oolitic limestone has stood on Cannon Street in London since before city records began and can be argued to be the first tourist attraction in the city. The theories about its origins are almost as old as the city itself. But what is the London Stone? Listen in to discover all the facts and fables about this tantalising, legendary object. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    13 m
  • The Mackenzie Poltergeist

    The Mackenzie Poltergeist
    Feb 27 2025
    The tomb of Sir George Mackenzie in Greyfriar's Kirkyard in Edinburgh is one of the most haunted sites in Scotland. Since the tomb was disturbed in the late Nineties, there have been hundreds of reports of people experiencing scratches and other physical effects after entering the mausoleum. This week, we have both taken different ideas about Bludy MacKenzie and his tomb to create two very different stories of physical haunting. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    38 m
  • The Cerne Abbas Giant

    The Cerne Abbas Giant
    Feb 20 2025
    On the hillside overlooking the peaceful village of Cerne Abbas is one of the most iconic images of the English countryside, that of the Cerne Abbas Giant. Famous for his enormous member and his mysterious origins, the giant certainly has many stories attached to him. This week, we look at two of the most famous explanations as to how the giant came to reside on that sleepy hillside. We'll also be looking at how the giant became associated with Oliver Cromwell and a dissolute abbot. Join us for two comedic tales of skullduggery, defiance and English protest. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    38 m
  • Jennet Device and the Pendle Witches

    Jennet Device and the Pendle Witches
    Feb 13 2025
    In this minisode, we do a quick sweep through the sad tale of Jennet Device, the nine-year-old beggar girl whose testimony condemned her mother, sister, brother and neighbours to death for withcraft. A victim of the cruel times in which she lived and the ambitions of the pious Roger Newell, we look at how Jennet comes to find herself on the stand at Lancaster assizes as the star witness in the most infamous witch trials in English history. Get bonus content on Patreon

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    16 m
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