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We talk to the Welsh Children's Laureate Eloise Williams and children's authors P.G. Bell and Matt Brown about a really important new project to bring out the first ever dual Welsh/English language reworking of 'The Mabinogion' aimed specifical
We begin a new series of bonus content, with another roleplaying story which is rich in folklore. 'The Austringer' is set within the game 'The Shivering Circle' which was developed and written by Howard David Ingham, who also acts as storytelle
As we pass Walpurgis Night, the Folklore Podcast releases from its archives a public lecture given in 2017 by the eminent and popular historian Ronald Hutton. Written just before the publication of his book, 'The Witch', in this talk Ronald pic
To coincide with his new book 'Zoinks - The Spooky Folklore Behind Scooby-Doo' going to pre-order, Folklore Podcast creator Mark Norman presents a special episode looking at the way that folklore and the paranormal are represented in Scooby-Doo
In terms of folklore, ghostly encounters are not about the proof of existence of the supernatural so much as they are about the meaning of the experience to the individual. Folklore is about examining the story, the meaning that it has for the
An episode of 'Folklore in the Field' presenting interviews and discussions recorded live at events we attend.This episode features a roundtable discussion on the topic of folklore and magical practice, recorded in association with Crossed Crow
Wherever we might be in the world, we find that folklore will always take on very specific regional variations: any area will have both its own unique stories and versions of other tales which have been shaped by local knowledge or events.In th
Wherever we might be in the world, we find that folklore will always take on very specific regional variations: any area will have both its own unique stories and versions of other tales which have been shaped by local knowledge or events.In th
In this episode of the Folklore Podcast we explore the psychology of trauma and its intersection with alleged paranormal phenomena, with guests Bill and Jaci Kousoulas.For some, paranormal occurrences can be a precursor to later trauma, either
The image of the fox appears in many cultures as a trickster figure, but in Asian folklore there are some subtle differences. The Chinese fox is a symbol of intelligence, and has the ability to shapeshift for example.Exploring the folklore of t
Story: The Sun, or the Three Golden Hairs of the Old Man VsevedeReader: Natosha LyonSource: Slavic Fairy TaleEpisode produced by Tracy NicholasMusic by Al SeegerTo support the work of The Folklore Podcast, please visit www.patreon.com/thefolklo
Story: Alosha PopovicReader: Al SeegerSource: Russian folk taleEpisode produced by Tracy NicholasMusic by Al SeegerTo support the work of The Folklore Podcast and to help us keep going, please visit www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcastFor the who
Story: The White Wolf of the Hartz MountainsReader: Nicole C. DittmerSource: Short story extracted from Frederick Marryat's novel The Phantom Ship (1839)Episode produced by Tracy NicholasMusic by Al SeegerTo support the work of The Folklore Pod
In the field of Gothic literature, from the Penny Dreadful and Chapbook through the Penny Bloods and novels. whether it a classic like Bronte or something less well known, there are many ways in which the female characters may as monstrous.We e
Story: The Brown Bear of NorwayReader: Liefke CarwynSource: Irish fairy taleEpisode produced by Tracy NicholasMusic composed by Al SeegerPlease help to support the work of the Folklore Podcast in making folklore freely available for everyone by
Story: King TongueReader: Ori KaganSource: Traditional Middle Eastern folk taleEpisode produced by Tracy NicholasMusic composed by Al SeegerIf you would like to help The Folklore Podcast in its work to make folklore content free for everyone to
Story: The Unlooked for PrinceReader: Melissa DawSource: Slavonic fairy tale, of Polish originEpisode produced by Tracy NicholasMusic composed by Al SeegerTo support The Folklore Podcast in its work making folklore materials free to everyone to
We welcome writer and folklore graduate Liza Frank to the Folklore Podcast for an episode looking at the many different ways in which you might be able to combine a bit of folklore into your daily life.In conversation with Mark Norman, creator
Nick Medina's debut novel from 2023, 'Sisters of the Lost Nation', describes the hunt for answers as a Native girl searches for information about women who have been mysteriously disappearing from her tribe's reservation. As she searches for cl
Folklorist Mark Norman, the creator and host of The Folklore Podcast, returns to write and present an individual episode of the show.Spurred on by the recent viral sharing of the Chicago Rat Hole, Mark takes a look at the history of this simula
Aisling is the Irish for dream or vision, and it may take the form of a vision poem. The genre was developed as a part of the wider Irish language poetry field at the end of the 17th century, going into the 18th. More broadly, aisling is a visi
Season 9 of The Folklore Podcast kicks off with another examination of folklore writing for a younger audience.Special guest on this first episode of a new season, Louie Stowell, discusses Norse Mythology, gods, writing folklore for children an
The Folklore Podcast Christmas Special for 2023.In an interview recorded live at the science fiction and fantasy convention Armadacon, we chat with Pat and Jan Harkin, the husband and wife team responsible for rediscovering all of the Terry Pra
We welcome award-winning children's author Sophie Anderson back onto the podcast to celebrate the launch of her latest book, 'The Snow Girl'.Sophie researches and works closely with Slavic and Russian folk stories, using them as inspiration for
A short trailer for our new storytelling podcast, 'Stories from the Hearth', where you - the Folklore Podcast listeners - narrate old folk and fairy tales.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts by searching for 'Stories from the Hearth (A Fol
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