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Hobsession

Selkie and the Anchoress

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Welcome to Hobsession - where we get horribly obsessed, highly obsessed, hilariously obsessed with things that other people might find odd. Nothing is too obscure too creepy or too weird for us to research obsessively. We are Heidi and Rebecca, join us in our Hobsessions!
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Supergreat Kids' Stories is a collection of fun tales to make you laugh and cry, told by some of the best storytellers from around the world. Recommended for ages 5 to 105… We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/SuperGreat for £100 sponsored credit.
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A stroll through the rich and fascinating folklore of Britain and Ireland. From music, to psychogeography, to what to do if you notice the devil following you to church. It's a long, strange trip and there are no guarantees you'll be home in time for dinner. Each episode also includes a mini-almanac for the month ahead. If you enjoy this show, feel free to buy me a coffee https://bit.ly/2SWoNqH Music by @big.big.sky | Additional artists referenced in each episode | Logo design James Fisher
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A podcast where we talk about a little tidbit from history and mythology that is... super effed up. So sit back, relax, and practice your "oh good God what the F*(%" faces." Effed Up History is researched, written, produced, and edited by Krystina Yeager. For any inquiries, please email me at effeduphistory@gmail.com
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Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today.
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If you’ve ever had a big dream or a little voice inside urging you to do something great, this show is for you! Gain the inspiration and strategies to be brave with your life and live “in flow + on fire.” Understand the stories that keep us stuck and lean into empowering stories to set yourself free.
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Join Meghan Don, Award-winning author, mentor, and mystic teacher as she takes us on this podcast pilgrimage into and through the magic of her birth country of New Zealand. "Soulful Thoughts from New Zealand " will take us in and through stories retold, interviews, and evolutionary ways that are helping to birth the new Earth we are all yearning for. Visit https://MeghanDon.Life for more.
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Pisrógs

Aran Pisrogs Reidy & Luke Pisrogs Conroy

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Irish Myth, Lore and Superstitions explored by two friends, Aran and Luke. We both love and are fascinated by the tales and superstitions from Ireland of yore. We hope to share that love and fascination with our fellow listeners. A bit of learning and a bit of laughing, sher nothin' bates it
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There's something rotten in the state of Falun, Sweden. Crops are dying, dark creatures attack at night and eery, unsettling whimpers seem to spawn from the town's church. Three friends, all who are blessed with The Sight, an ability to see and sense the Vaesen - mysterious and ancient creatures of the North - decide to investigate the matter, but little do they know that there are far darker secrets waiting to be uncovered.
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Hannah Brown and Chris McLeish are two creatives from the Gothic city, Glasgow. Their fascination with all things gothic began at a young age but now as twenty-somethings they want to share their thoughts and feelings. From murder to literature, ghosts to architecture and maybe even the occasional film chat, they've got all your gothic interests covered.
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We're a podcast that dives into the lore and sightings of our favorite creepy cryptids. Mothman, Bigfoot, UFO's? They're in the CLUB! Join the Cryptid Coffee Club while I, your host- Shansquatch, info dump about our favorite dudes, while making cool, cozy coffees and beverages. Hop in the bus, let's go explore! Support the podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/cryptidcoffeeclub
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Beyond the Veil

Beyond the Veil

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Two not-friends, an RV, and a magical Canadian road trip Tennyson and Alder had known each other about six months when Alder's mysterious fae bosses asked them to set out across the country in an old RV, solving people's magical problems. Too bad neither of them asked the important questions. Too bad their secrets might be hazardous to their health. CW: Beyond the Veil contains instances of emotional manipulation, abstracted violence, and sudden loud noises. It is also a show that includes q ...
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A Cornucopia Of Tales and Tellers

A Cornucopia of Tales and Tellers

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Storytellers from all around the world join us to tell their favourite tales. Join us for tales of wonder, might, magic, folklore and history as we head to every corner of the earth, every period in history and even into the otherworlds.
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Welcome to the world of Nature StoryTeller! Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of nature and folklore as Nigel Palmer, a passionate nature lover and master storyteller, takes you on an extraordinary journey. Each episode is a delightful blend of traditional and original stories based on folklore and inspired by the natural world. Uncover the secrets of towering trees, majestic animals, changing seasons, ancient celebrations and the relentless changing of the weather as we share the wis ...
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A psychic takes on a job that is more complicated than it first appears. Obsession and love make an art thief's last great heist one to remember. The billionaire is locked inside a vault for half a century, but is he prepared to return to society? 'Every Photo Tells…' is a short story anthology that sets out to show that every picture can tell more than just one story, by presenting a range of tales inspired by seven photographs. This collection of stories introduces new writers and plenty o ...
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📻 Welcome to the broadcast! This month we talk the Autumnal Equinox, Scottish Selkies and Harvest Supermoons 🌾🌕 📍 PLACE OF THE MONTH: ⁠St Trothans or Olrig Kirk⁠, Castletown, Caithness https://bit.ly/3MzlaCZ Become a valued ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Friend of Folkways⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://bit.ly/34awiDB Soundtrack by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@big.big.sky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://spoti.fi/47jvok6 F…
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Transforming a classic folktale into a queer love story in A Sweet Sting of Salt, Polaris Prize winning musician Jeremy Dutcher on preserving Indigenous languages, the complicated sexual dynamics of the 1990s in The Damages, and Christine Estima recommends novels with untrustworthy protagonists on this episode of The Next Chapter.…
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A selkie is a seal which can shape shift into human form by taking off its seal skin. Gillian Brownson relates this moving story from Ireland about a selkie who loses her beautiful skin and is trapped on land in the shape of a young woman. Will she get back to her seal family under the Irish sea? Or will she and her daughter be stuck on land foreve…
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Download the free study guide // Send us a voice memo In this conversation, Quinn, Kathy, and Heidi discuss the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and its deeper meaning. They reflect on their childhood experiences with the story and how their perspectives have changed as adults. They explore the concept of finding what's just right for onesel…
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Debut horror author Marcus Kliewer on the breakout success of his novel We Used to Live Here, rising singer-songwriter Tia Wood talks about what makes Five Little Indians a classic, sparing no cost for the perfect party in The Wedding, and three historical fiction reads that help tell untold stories of the past on this episode of The Next Chapter.…
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Indigenous Australian, Warren Foster Senior, tells a dreamtime story about Bungoo the Flying Fox. Bungoo is bored, because all his friends want to do is search for fruit. So he decides to go off in search of more exciting friends. Bungoo finds himself caught up in battles between the furry and the feathered creatures. Listen to this ‘How and Why’ s…
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Download the free study guide // Send us a voice memo In this soul-filled conversation, Quinn and Calli discuss the themes and lessons from the Goldilocks story. They explore the fear of making wrong choices, the discomfort with experimentation, and the pressure to make the 'just right' choice. They also discuss the importance of feeling good and f…
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The final installment of the Highway 59 mystery series titled Guide Me Home takes readers to Texas during the Donald Trump presidency, Rapper DijahSB reflects on their own politics and The Black Panther Party, mystery recommendations for readers looking to expand their taste, and Karma Brown explores women empowerment on this episode of The Next Ch…
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Did you know that in many Spanish speaking countries, children who lose a tooth are visited by Ratoncito Pérez – a tooth mouse! Juliana Marin the travelling storyteller from Colombia tells a story about a little boy who happens to be a King, and a rather hairy tooth fairy …ok he’s a mouse really. What gift will the tooth mouse give the young King? …
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Download the free study guide // Send us a voice memo Amber, an inspiring teacher, shares her journey and experiences in education. She emphasizes the importance of adapting and finding what's just right for each student. Amber also discusses her own career path and the challenges she faced in balancing her passion for music and teaching. She highl…
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*sigh* I suppose it's time to talk about Theseus, my arch nemesis. This has to be some sort of cry for help, right? Anyway... sorry about this I guess. Source: Greek Myths by Robert Graves Music: Music:Medieval Loop One, Dawn, and Celebration by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.…
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Word has it that Bad King John is coming to the village of Gotham for a royal hunt. The villagers know that this greedy King will kill and eat all the wild animals in their woods. So, they come up with a cunning plan: when the King’s Herald arrives to organise the hunt for the King, he’s greeted by a bunch of ‘ninny-hammers’ or sillies. Will the vi…
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Meghan explores the eternal values of home and how they give us a sense of belonging while their absence can leave us with sadness and longing. 11:11 Radio Interview with Simran September 17 at 11amET (plus recorded) Topic: Dying Into Love https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/149722/dying-into-love-meghan-don Crones, Hags & Elder Wise Women of Powe…
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Download the free study guide // Send us a voice memo In this conversation, Quinn and Rebecca discuss their initial impressions of the story of Goldilocks and how it has evolved over time. They explore themes of boundaries, curiosity, innocence, and the fear of making the wrong choices. They also discuss the impact of societal expectations on women…
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Download the Free Study Guide // Send us a voice memo Each month here on the In Flow + On Fire podcast all episodes are centered around a specific myth or fairy tale and how it relates to modern life and challenges. This month we’re focusing on the “Goldilocks & the 3 Bears” fairy tale, which will help us explore the themes of choice and finding wh…
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Ontario poet and author Gary Barwin discusses his new nonfiction Imagining Imagining, exploring a young queer relationship through multiple endings in How It Works Out, Canadian American author Vauhini Vara on her short story collection This Is Salvaged on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Couture.…
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Bestselling author Lesley Crewe reflect on how the slow pace of Cape Breton Island inspired her latest novel, Talia Kliot shares captivating historical fiction recommendations, catching up on CBC Books’ most anticipated fiction novel of Spring 2024 on this episode of the summer edition of The Next Chapter with Christa Couture.…
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In this ‘How and Why’ story Emily Hennessey takes us back to a time when there was no vast beach near her home in the North West of England, back to a time when the sea was in danger of being swallowed up by a hungry giantess. Did the giantess succeed? Or did the sun, the moon the wind or the rain manage to stop her? Listen to Emily’s powerful stor…
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If you’re looking to feel more connected and alive in your everyday life, this episode is for you! Join me in this potent conversation with my special guest, Calli Sol, as we discuss the themes and lessons from the Sealskin, Soulskin story from the book Women Who Run With The Wolves, by Clarissa Pinkola Estes. We dive into really important topics l…
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Toronto author Christine Estima celebrates the immigrant experience, Rajinderpal S. Pal on what inspired his book However Far Away, columnist Max Arambulo recommends books about personal growth — plus more on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Couture.
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In this old Japanese legend – a fisherman, ‘Urashima Taro’ is rewarded by the Emperor of the Sea, for rescuing a small turtle. He’s taken underwater to the Palace of the Dragons where he meets the Emperor's daughter, and spends three happy years. The daughter gives Taro a box to take home with him, but makes him promise not to open it. Listen to Ja…
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Join me today for an inspiring conversation with May Simpkin, a nutritionist and coach, as we explore the art of self-care and reigniting your passion. From the enchanting setting of her French chateau to the depths of nourishing your body and soul, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips. Discover how to cultivate harmony within…
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Erum Shazia Hasan speaks with Ali Hassan about the inherent complexities of doing good, Award-winning musician Royal Wood reveals the book that helps him channel his creativity; unplugging and reconnecting with reality in Gamerville; and Don Gillmor explores midlife malaise on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Coutur…
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Jebro is a small boy who lives on an island with his nine older brothers in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. With the seas rising, they have to find a new island to live on, but who will be their leader? Their wise mother suggests they decide with a race. When that day arrives, Jebro has to make a decision which might well mean he loses the race. W…
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It's the month of Lughnasadh or Lammas, so let's head out into the fields! 🌾 Also talk of August's supermoon and some exquisite verse from Hugo Williams 🤝 Become a valued ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Friend of Folkways⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://bit.ly/34awiDB 🎧 Soundtrack by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@big.big.sky⁠⁠⁠: https://spoti.fi/47jvok6 📺 Folkways ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3rUs9PF ☕️ ⁠⁠…
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Looking for charms to steal your neighbours butter? We got 'em. Looking for ways to keep your pesky neighbours from stealing your butter? We got 'em. Songs to better churn the butter? Got those too. Join Aran and Luke as they dive head first into the world of Irish Butter folklore and superstition. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll call the parish p…
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Download the free study guide // Send us a voice memo Ever since the pandemic, it seems more and more people are trying to get out of working for corporations and are trying to find other ways to thrive. However, in this episode we discuss the much more nuanced aspects of what leads people (especially women) to experience so much burnout in corpora…
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Welcome to Season 2 of the In Flow + On Fire podcast! Download the Free Study Guide // Send us a voice memo We’re switching gears and bringing something really special to the podcast. I have always had a passion for fairy tales and myths, primarily because of the powerful archetypes they hold, along with the ability to help us better understand our…
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On this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Couture, M.G. Vassanji talks to Ali Hassan about his novel Everything There Is, Sarah Henstra talks to Christa Couture about her spellbinding mystery The Lost Tarot, and Vincent Lam answers the Proust questionnaire.
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We have a legendary Welsh water monster to kick off this month’s theme of watery stories. The Afanc is described as a cross between a crocodile and a giant beaver. This enormous creature is causing floods and eating anyone who comes near. Many brave souls have tried to kill it, but its hide is so tough that no spear, or arrow can pierce it. How can…
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Joanna Goodman reflects on the ways money changes and challenges family dynamics in new novel The Inheritance, Sarah Bernstein discusses her critically acclaimed breakout book, author Kevin Major takes the Proust questionnaire and an inside look at the social media phenomenon BookTok on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Chri…
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According to this Cherokee legend, Unetlanvhi, The Great One, created little corn people to help the first woman on earth, with the chores. The corn people were very beautiful, but spent more time admiring their reflection, than helping out. The Creator was not happy, and did something dramatic to teach them an important lesson about beauty. Listen…
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Mariko and Jillian Tamaki explore New York City in their graphic novel, Anton Treuer on writing coming-of-age thriller Where Wolves Don’t Die, Riverdale actress Asha Bromfield talks about the real-life inspiration behind her novel Songs of Irie plus more on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Couture.…
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Thor, the Norse god of thunder goes on a quest to ask a favour from Hymir the stone giant. The two of them embark on a fishing competition. Thor comes close to disaster when he hooks out of the ocean a ……. Listen to Jason Buck tell this entertaining Norse tale to find out what he pulls out of the sea. Will he survive to complete his quest? Learn mo…
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Brent Butt talks to Ali Hassan about his novel Huge, Catherine Mack talks to Christa Couture about her series Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies and Premee Mohamed talks to Ryan B. Patrick about her novel on We Speak Through the Mountain on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Couture.…
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An old Japanese folktale about an inch high boy who becomes the guardian of a princess and bravely takes on a dreaded giant red ogre. Will his cunning and courage be enough to see the beast off and save the Princess? Listen to storyteller Masako Carey and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Why Canadian writers such as Carley Fortune and Elle Kennedy are soaring through the charts in the Canadian romance renaissance; Leslie Shimotakahara pulls inspiration from her ancestors and “the tapestry of stories” within remote B.C.; teen angst and buying individuality in Big Mall by Kate Black; a cookbook that celebrates the mysteries of Agatha…
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Long ago, the people in Kemmy’s village regularly fed the beautiful Rain Bird who would reward their kindness by making sure the rains always came and the food always grew. But gradually, people forgot about the beautiful bird, and then came the drought and the hunger. What could they do? Listen to Maia Ganatra tell this moving story from Southern …
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Get out your sunscreen and Mr Whippy's as we consider what July has in store for us in the heavens and hedgerows, including talk of St Swithin's Day and Sirius, plus Thomas Hardy and some early Irish verse. 🤝 Become a valued ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Friend of Folkways⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://bit.ly/34awiDB 🎧 Soundtrack by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@big.big.sky⁠⁠: https://spoti.fi/47jvok6 📺 Folkways…
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Our second story this week is from Paraguay and is told by travelling storyteller Juliana Marin - which is about a brave little humming bird whose courage inspires all the animals in the rainforest to work together to prevent a big disaster from ruining their home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Writer and recording artist Antonio Michael Downing recommends three boundary-breaking stories, Randy Boyagoda talks about his first novel for young readers, iskwē on why she loves Beautiful Star, William Ping shares books that highlight the power of the internet, and more.
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Listen to genius storyteller Jason Buck tell this funny tale of the Gingerbread Man complete with great animal sound effects. This story, about a plucky little Gingerbread man who leapt out of the oven and ran away - was published in the US in 1875 and its European counterpart: The Runaway Pancake was published in the late 1800's and they're still …
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🎈 Welcome to Season 4! Today we're plunging into one of the strangest stories in contemporary British folklore... Monsters in the woods at Mawnan, Cornwall. 🤝 Become a valued ⁠⁠⁠Friend of Folkways⁠⁠⁠: https://bit.ly/34awiDB 🎧 Soundtrack by ⁠⁠⁠@big.big.sky: https://spoti.fi/47jvok6 📺 Folkways ⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3rUs9PF ☕️ ⁠⁠⁠Buy me a coff…
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The New Girl is the latest project from the creator of hit webcomic Cassandra Comics, revealing the similarities between different ways of life in Beautiful Beautiful, Sadi Muktadir writes about Madrasa hijinks in his new book, the Canadian combination of hockey and Joni Mitchell, and more.
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What would you ask for if you had a secret wishing ring? Jack uses it when he’s in danger, and it brings help from the most unexpected creatures in the most surprising ways. This Welsh Romani tale is beautifully told by writer and storyteller Daniel Morden who gave us the story ‘Hey Ho!’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…
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