Today’s episode is a joint release with Danica Boyce of Fair Folk Podcast to mark Lughnasa. It’s been a few years since Danica and I last guested on each other’s podcasts, during which time our work has evolved and changed, we’ve started collaborating and Danica has moved to Scotland. So it was about time for a catch up. On this episode we take the…

We're a bit past midsummer but it's such a great story, I couldn't resist! This is another Celtic story taken from my new book Scottish Myths & Legends Volume II, told by me. It's an old pagan tale of dancing trees which, to me, is an illustration of the overflowing of life and light we experience in Scotland in the middle of summer, when the night…

Today’s episode is a special one as it marks the release of my new book, Scottish Myths & Legends Volume II. For this episode I wanted to share with you a story narrated by Angus King, who narrated the audiobook of Scottish Myths & Legends Volumes I & II. The story comes from the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides. I first heard it from Linda Wi…

My guest today is Stephen McCabe of Green Temple Therapy. A former student on my Myth Singers course, Stephen is a storyteller, author, Zen Buddhist, tarot reader and nature therapist based in the village of Temple in Scotland. He’s the author of The Moorfoot Tales, a collection in which his deep love for nature is always present and eloquently exp…

My guest today is Jess Smith. Jess is a storyteller, author and singer from the Scottish travelling people. She spent much of her childhood living on a bus and travelling around Scotland with her parents and seven sisters, spending evenings around fires listening to the stories carried by the travelling people while the rest of the country was busy…

In this episode I share a Scottish story taken from my forthcoming book, Scottish Myths & Legends Volume II. The story comes from Orkney, an archipelago northeast of the Scottish mainland. Get my free ebook of Orcadian stories here. Support the podcast by buying one of my books for the price of a cup of coffee here. Learn about Myth Singers, my Onl…

This is a very special episode! My guest on today’s episode is Judith-Kate Friedman. Judith-Kate inhabits the flinty places where art, activism, ritual and oral tradition dance. She sings, composes, writes, performs, curates spaces, produces events, tends hearth-fires, tells stories and documents aliveness. Born in New York City, she now calls Wash…

On this episode I share my interpretation of a classic Greek myth. Support House of Legends by becoming a patron Learn about Myth Singers, my online Celtic Storytelling Apprenticeship Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon Canada Get my FREE ebook Silverborn here Join me on In…

My guest on this episode is Aron Hegarty. Aron is an Irish born Actor and Storyteller, and the cofounder of Candlelit Tales. Through Candlelit Tales he and his sister have introduced many thousands of people to Irish mythology, and their podcast is one of my absolute favourites. We performed together in Dublin last year and again when Aron came to …

My guest on this episode is Siobhan Asgarzadeh. Siobhan is a storyteller and grief pilgrim based in Colorado. She holds grief pilgrimages both in person, in nature and online, in which she helps individuals and groups to work with their own grief. Siobhan is a member of the Roundhouse Storytelling School, a highly valued member of our community and…

This is a call for key collaborators in the pagan monastery project! Read the call and apply here. Join the mailing list here. Listen to the October Fair Folk Almanac episode here. Theme music by Gadhus Morhua, "Tourdion" Find Gadus Morhua on facebook Gadus Morhua on Spotify Gadus Morhua on Instagram…

This episode is a collaboration with Pathways, a podcast by Welsh storyteller Tamar Eluned Williams. After a brief chat with Tamar you’ll hear an episode of her podcast in which she guides you on a story walk along the Ely River and down to Cardiff Bay. Learn more about Tamar at https://www.tamarelunedwilliams.com Explore Tamar’s Pathways project a…

In this episode I share some personal updates about moving, and insights from two weeks I spent on the road in Iceland. Where can you invite a sense of wonder and deep time into an area of transition or glacial movement in your life? Join my mailing list! Mentioned in this episode: Write A Must-Read by A.J. Harper The Wailing of the Old-Timers, Fai…

One of the main motivators for early Christian monasticism was the desire to renounce the world. This episode delves into the origins of renunciation in Western culture, and promotes a more complex and life-affirming approach for pagan monastic communities. Read the transcript here. My online courses are on sale until May 12th! Use the discount cod…

In this episode I get very honest and share personal and professional insights I received while travelling in Italy in April. These insights will change the structure of my life and business for the rest of this year. In brief: * Italy, not surprisingly, has incredible pagan monastery potential. * I had a brush with death there. * I am ceasing onli…

In this episode I talk about dawn goddess worship in April and around Easter, Margery Kempe, the author of the first memoir in English and a weeping mystic, and I ask the question: "what if your special grief is not a curse on your life, but the early morning voice of your unique calling?" The Book of Margery Kempe (free, online) Wikipedia entry on…

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My guests on the episode are Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and her son Leo, who tells stories together on their wonderful Dragonfly Tales podcast. Here they give us their unique version of that old classic, Puss in Boots. Listen to Emily and Leo’s podcast, Dragonfly Tales, at: https://dragonflytales.uk/podcast Note: Apologies for the lower-than-normal sou…

Apologies for the lower sound quality on this episode, I had trouble finding a quiet space to record for this one. Normal service will resume soon. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.r…

In this episode I explain the concept of abundance mindset as a key orientation for the Pagan Monastery Project, and share a story about a collision I once had with a Christian religious symbol, and how it shaped my current direction. Mentioned in this episode: Venus on her dove-drawn chariot Music in this episode: Anna Fält: "Puun loitsu" (10:05) …

This episode introduces the concept of pagan monasticism, and invites you to build the vision along with me, your host, Danica Boyce. Find me on Instagram. Abundance Paganism on Fair Folk Podcast Abundance Paganism on Instagram Music in this episode: Kira Kira, Sandrayati Fay, & Pekka Kuusisto, "Blessast". Buy her music. Kira Kira on instagram Them…

Our guest on the episode is Nicholas Jubber, author of the new book The Fairy Tellers. I talk to Nick about the book and we hear Nick tell the story of The Golden City. You can find Nick at http://www.nickjubber.com Get his book at your local independent bookshop or on Amazon here. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksh…

Our story on this episode is The Crow’s Wife, which you can also find in my book Scottish Myths & Legends. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Sing…

On this episode my guest is Phil Owedy, a Welsh-Nigerian storyteller based in Pembrokeshire. He draws deeply on his dual heritage and multiple cultures in order to find the contemporary in the traditional. Phil regularly performs in storytelling clubs and has featured at Beyond the Border and Aberystwyth Storytelling Festivals, as well as at Kea Fe…

On this episode I share an early draft of the Irish story of The Coming of Lugh from my forthcoming book, The Children of Danu. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com …

My guest on this episode is Ian Stephen. Ian is a a writer, poet and storyteller from the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. He worked for 15 years in the coastguard service, based in Stornoway, and since 1995 has worked full-time in the arts, after winning the inaugural Robert Louis Stevenson award. Ian was the first artist in residence at StAnz…

Our guest this week is Sef Townsend, a brilliant storyteller and musician who has worked on peace and reconciliation projects throughout the world, including in the West Bank, in Armenia-Azerbaijan and Northern Ireland. In our conversation we talk about his travels throughout the world, his unique heritage, his love of language and much more, and h…

Our guest this week is Jay Leeming, a performance storyteller whose poetic way of bringing traditional stories alive has captivated audiences in theaters, schools, libraries and National Parks. He is the creator of the Crane Bag Podcast, the author of two books of poetry and the recipient of a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. Re…

Our guest this week is Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir. Tom was born on a small farm by the sea on the Orkney Mainland and now works as an engagement officer the Orkney Museum.He has published many books on Orkneys history and stories and as a storyteller he has performed in many countries, from Newfoundland and Greenland in the north to Slovenia and…

This week I'm re-releasing a previous House of Legends episode: the haunting tale from the Isle of Skye which I call Where Music Comes From. I'm still working on the next Mabinogion tale and wanted to make sure I'm ready before I record it, so I thought I'd give you this to enjoy in the meantime. Hope you enjoy the story. Get access to every House …

Our guest this week is Clare Murphy. Clare has been a storyteller for 14 years. She has performed in more than 20 countries, telling stories for all kinds of audiences. Her performances include shows such as “The King of Lies”; the political folkloric show set in Damascus, and playful pieces like UniVerse which explores where quantum physics, philo…

The final chapter of the first branch of the Mabinogion. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at: www.hou…

Our guest this week is Csenge Zalka. Csenge is a professional storyteller and author from Hungary. She got her MA in Storytelling at East Tennessee State University, and has her PhD in Culture Studies at Bowling Green State University, OH. She performs traditional stories (folktales, myths, legends and epics) internationally in English, Spanish and…

We continue our Mabinogion series with the tale of Pwyll & Rhiannon, from the first branch of the Mabinogi. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Study with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Sin…

Our guest this week is multiple-award winning US storyteller Donna Washington. The first story starts at 24:55. Learn more about Donna’s work at: https://dlwstoryteller.com Get access to every new House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at: http…

The first part of our Mabinogion series. The Mabinogion is a collection of Welsh legends. It is the earliest prose literature of Britain and one of the jewels of Celtic legend. I base my telling on the 2008 translation by Sioned Davies. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at: https://www.patr…

A Scottish selkie story with emerging storyteller Kirsten Milliken. Learn more about selkies in my article 'What is a Selkie?' here: https://www.houseoflegends.me/blog/what-is-a-selkie-selkies-psyche-amp-scottish-folklore Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.roundhouseschool.com Learn about Myth Singers, my storytelling co…

Part 5 of our Tales Of The Fianna series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available January 2021). Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.houseoflegends.me/roundhouse Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at And Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel…

Part 4 of our Tales Of The Fianna series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available January 2021). Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.houseoflegends.me/membership-site Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-…

Part 3 of our Tales Of The Fianna series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available December 2020). Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.houseoflegends.me/membership-site Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel…

Part 2 of our Tales Of The Fianna series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available December 2020). Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.houseoflegends.me/membership-site Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel…

Part 1 of our Finn MacCoull series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available December 2020). Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School: https://www.houseoflegends.me/membership-site Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allis…

Our guest this week is Nana Tomova, host of The Story Apothecary Podcast. Nana is a storyteller, poet, photographer, as well as a mental health specialist and pharmacist, who draws deep inspiration from nature. We discussed her work and Nana told the Bulgarian story, Salt Is The Dearest. I hope you enjoy the conversation and the story. If you’d lik…

This week’s guest is Lisa Schneidau. Based in Dartmoor in England’s west country, Lisa is a storyteller, author and environmentalist. She is the author of the bestselling book, Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland and the forthcoming Woodland Folk Tales of Britain & Ireland. Lisa has a beautiful and mesmerising voice and I’m sure you’re goin…

For our 50th episode (!) we feature one of the world's finest oral storytellers, Kamini Ramachandran. Note: There is some background humming noise from a ceiling fan during the story, which was recorded in Singapore, where it's very hot... don't worry, you'll tune it out. Kamini is a pioneer in the global storytelling movement. She is the creative …

Our guest this week is Sharon Blackie. Sharon is an award-winning writer and internationally recognised teacher whose work sits at the interface of psychology, mythology and ecology. She is the author of If Women Rose Rooted, This Enchanted Life, Foxfire, Wolfskin and The Long Delirious Burning Blue. Find Sharon online at www.sharonblackie.net Supp…

This week we feature a fantastic Welsh storyteller and teacher, Angharad Wynne. You can learn more about Angaharad's work with pilgrimages at Dreaming the Land: https://www.dreamingtheland.com The Dadeni Mystery School: https://www.dadeni.org And Cae Mabon: https://www.caemabon.co.uk Support House of Legends on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/h…

This week’s story is The Shepherd’s Dream from Ireland. Event link for Wd 13th May: https://www.facebook.com/events/950184208666216/?event_time_id=1121022501582385 To join, click the following Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/652120818 Support House of Legends on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends …

A bonus episode featuring a story from my new book, Scottish Myths & Legends. Get the book at Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scottish-Myths-Legends-Celtic-Retold/dp/1838040315/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Scottish-Myths-Legends-Celtic-Retold-ebook/dp/B087YVX1D5/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=scot…

The story of Nancy May, told by Irish storyteller Maria Gillen. Keep up to date with Maria at https://twitter.com/mgillen?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/SeedsOfStory/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqOZ1JXCzLw4JSMN8teN0hQ Support House of Legends on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK: ht…