Best Swansea Sound Podcasts (2024)

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EP146 The Haunting of Craflwyn: When a dream home becomes a Gothic nightmare | Uncanny apparitions and mysterious sounds in North Wales | Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees 24:43

15d ago24:43

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Could this be one of Wales' most terrifying hauntings? How did a dream home turn into a living nightmare? Why did its residents retreat to the kitchen, and who—or what—joined them there? Join Mark Rees as he delves into the spine-tingling haunting of Craflwyn Hall, a National Trust property nestled in the shadow of Eryri's (Snowdonia’s) peaks. Was …

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EP145 Demon House of Gower: Dark secrets of the "Village of the Dead" | Paranormal Swansea and Gower | Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees 28:24

1M ago28:24

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What dark secrets lie in this picturesque corner of Wales? Why was it once known as the 'village of the dead'? And what horrifying events drove a family to the brink of despair in the mid-seventeenth century? Journey to the breath-taking Gower Peninsula to uncover the terrifying tale of the Demon House of Gower. Explore the mysterious and malevolen…

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EP144 Macabre Mysteries of Swansea Castle: Unexplained Death and Shadow People | Paranormal Swansea and Gower | Explore the Gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees 40:26

2M ago40:26

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What connects Gothic ghost stories, Dylan Thomas, Frankenstein, Swansea Castle, and shadow people that don't rest easy? Swansea Castle is a site brimming with contradictions and untold stories. Is it haunted or unhaunted? Easy or challenging for ghost hunters? Discover why this iconic landmark, steeped in history and surrounded by folklore, defies …

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EP143 The Spirit Doomed to Hunt Forever: The Eternal Torment of Matilda of the Night | Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees 27:26

3M ago27:26

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The tragic story of Mallt-y-Nos (Matilda of the Night), the female spirit cursed to hunt and ride for eternity. What drove this Norman lady to such a fate? How did her passion for the hunt lead to everlasting torment? Discover the dark wish that sealed her destiny and how her ghostly cries still echo through the Welsh countryside. Explore the lore …

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EP142 Paranormal Protection: How to repel spirits and fairies with supernatural safeguards | Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees 30:32

4M ago30:32

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Join your host, Mark Rees, as he uncovers age-old secrets designed to protect against the otherworldly forces that lurk in the shadows. Don't let the spirits catch you unawares—listen now! Explore three traditional methods of warding off spirits, fairies, and even werewolves. Can invoking the name of God or Jesus truly banish malevolent entities? D…

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EP141 Supernatural Corpse Birds: Winged Harbingers of Death | Paranormal activity, unexplained mysteries, Gothic history | Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast 26:05

5M ago26:05

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Delve into the eerie world of corpse birds, winged entities said to foretell impending death. Are these sightings mere coincidences or something more sinister? Uncover the chilling tales behind these supernatural avian visitors as we explore first-hand accounts like the tale of Miss Griffiths and the mysterious "little grey one," or the tragic fate…

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EP140 Murder Most Foul in Haunted Houses: Eerie encounters in Gothic mansions | Paranormal activity, unexplained mysteries, creep history | Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 25:34

6M ago25:34

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Ghostly encounters that defy explanation are reported at two haunted houses. Are you brave enough to explore these mysterious cases where the line between the living and the dead blurs, and every shadow holds a secret? In our first story, we delve into the grisly crimes of a house shrouded in a sinister past. Who—or what—haunts its halls, leaving g…

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EP139 When Evil Spirits Attack: Demonic hellfire strikes a Welsh mansion | Poltergeist activity or the Devil himself? | Explore the Gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 26:12

6M ago26:12

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Mischievous spectral beings wreak havoc in a Welsh mansion that promises thrills and chills at every turn. Fact with folklore intertwine in this mysterious tale that blurs the lines between reality and the paranormal. Was it truly the work of supernatural forces, or merely the imaginings of a frightened community? As we explore the remnants of a on…

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EP138 The Uncanny Were-Dog and Other Canine Terrors: Paranormal pooches and supernatural dogs of the Wild Hunt | Explore the Gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 25:08

7M ago25:08

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Spectral hounds roam the land at night. Some possess the bodies of half-humans, with eyes like moons and mouths that emit smoke. What do these unearthly creatures signify? And why do they haunt the valleys and mountains of Wales? In our exploration, we'll encounter tales of evil fishermen chased into the sea, lost travelers saved by the power of pr…

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EP137 The Ghost of a Grave and Other Death Omens: Supernatural secrets of life after death? | Paranormal activity in Gothic graveyards | Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 22:18

7M ago22:18

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Step into the realm of the uncanny and delve into the mysterious world of death omens and supernatural secrets. From the infamous corpse candles to chilling premonitions, uncover the spine-tingling tales that have haunted communities for generations. What do these strange signs really signify? How do they choose their harbingers of death? And could…

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EP136 The Dark Art of the Exorcist: Banish Spirits, Goblins and Fairies with Exorcism | Gothic Traditions and Unexplained Superstitions | Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 25:39

8M ago25:39

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Unravel the mysterious realm of exorcism, a practice as old as time itself, employed to banish ghouls, ghosts, and goblins from our world. Is there a safeguard against the forces of darkness? Could your daily piety be the key to repelling the bogeys and fairies lurking in the shadows? Are you ready to unravel the secrets of exorcism, spirituality, …

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EP135 Terror of the Mundane Ghosts: Are "dull" spirits the scariest of all? | Unexplained uncanny activity in a Gothic mansion | Explore the paranormal lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 22:54

8M ago22:54

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Can the most terrifying paranormal activity also be the most boring? Are dull ghosts really the scariest of all? In this chilling episode, Mark Rees unravels a paranormal theory that turns the mundane into the terrifying. What if the most ordinary ghost stories held a power that could send shivers down your spine? Delve into a "dull" ghost tale in …

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EP134 Hounds of the Underworld: Dare you join the Wild Hunt? | Ride with the Cŵn Annwn, spectral hounds of the otherworld of Welsh myth | Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 23:01

9M ago23:01

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Picture this: snarling spectral dogs traversing the air in hot pursuit of their prey. Their haunting howls are harbingers of death, and their appearance cannot be easily defined, ranging from small white creatures with rose-coloured ears to "ugly beasts" with fiery eyes. On this chilling episode, we delve into the eerie realm of the Welsh otherworl…

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EP133 Christmas Special: The OTHER Mari Lwyd | An uncanny horse-skulled visitor stalks the Welsh streets | Morris dancing, drinking, song | Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 29:50

9M ago29:50

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Dive into the Christmas revelry with singing and dancing, but beware: there's a darker side to these Victorian traditions involving a frightening hag and a horse-skulled Christmas visitor. Uncover strange tales of festive celebrations, the Welsh love for singing in the 'land of song', the long-standing links between Morris Dancing and the Mari Lwyd…

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A Quick Update from Mark Rees: Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 4:23

10M ago4:23

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Christmas Gremlins have struck the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast HQ. Sadly, there is no new episode this week due to some potentially paranormal technical difficulties. Instead, here's a quick update from Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) in which he explains what you can expect over the festive season, and calls on the Mari Lwyd to deliver some s…

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EP132 ”One of the Biggest Poltergeist Cases Ever”: The Uncanny Pete the Polt | Paranormal Cardiff’s most haunted? | Explore the unexplained gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 29:44

10M ago29:44

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A haunting described as "one of the biggest poltergeist cases ever" saw a Welsh business plagued by paranormal activity. The chilling case of Peter the Poltergeist/ Pete the Polt is one of the most significant poltergeist cases documented. A haunting that spanned a decade, mysterious objects were thrown around a workshop in Cardiff that led the bew…

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EP131 Curse of the Vampire Bed: Is Dracula under the duvet? The ”uncanny piece of furniture” that haunted Paranormal Cardiff | Explore the gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 21:32

10M ago21:32

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Can an "uncanny piece of furniture" really suck your blood like Dracula? Is this vampire bed possessed by Nosferatu? When a young family in seventeenth-century Cardiff acquire a heavy four-posted bedstead at a bankruptcy sale, little could they have known it was the soon-to-be infamous "vampire bed." It caused a four-month-old baby to scream in ter…

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EP130 Halloween Ghost Hunt: Paranormal investigation from a “most haunted” Welsh pub | Uncanny sounds & unexpected chills in Swansea | Explore the lore live on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 1:08:53

11M ago1:08:53

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Dare you join Mark Rees and a team of paranormal investigators for an "as-live" spine-tingling ghost hunt in Wales? Nos Calan Gaeaf - as Halloween is known in the Welsh language - is the perfect time of year for ghost stories and, of course, ghost hunting. The "most haunted" location for this year's eerie exploration is a live music venue in the he…

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EP129 Halloween Folklore Special: Most Haunted History & Spooky Welsh Traditions | Paranormal Games | Uncanny Jack-o’-Lanterns | Explore the gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 39:22

11M ago39:22

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Halloween folklore of Wales and the world: explore the haunted history of Nos Calan Gaeaf with Mark Rees and a special guest on this eerie seasonal special. Nos Calan Gaeaf, as Halloween is known in the Welsh language, has long been a time for tradition and festivities. But how did Victorian celebrations differ from modern-day parties? By teaming u…

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EP128 Deadly Death Omens Unveiled: Eerie real-life accounts of creeping Welsh corpse candles | Haunted Halloween update | Explore the most gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 40:25

12M ago40:25

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Journey into the haunted heart of Welsh folklore, exploring eerie accounts of encounters with mysterious apparitions known as corpse candles (canwyll corff). In the 19th and early 20th centuries, innocent individuals walking through the Welsh countryside found themselves face to face with ghostly lights that foretold impending deaths. Tales from Ma…

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EP127 Corpse Candle Chronicles: Secrets of the Ghostly Harbingers of Death | Eerie lights and paranormal apparitions? Explore the Gothic lore this Halloween on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 26:47

1y ago26:47

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Corpse candles were once a common sight in Wales. What's truly spine-tingling is that sometimes these lights were carried by ghostly figures, believed to be the very souls soon to depart. This episode delves into historical cases of individuals who regularly witnessed corpse candles, shedding light on the eerie prevalence of this phenomenon. We als…

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EP126 Sunken Cities of the Damned: Lake monsters and dragons lurk in the watery depths possibly created by witches, fairies and devils | Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 22:38

1y ago22:38

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Were witches, devils and fairies responsible for destroying cities? And what about the lake monsters and dragons lurking in the depths? Events that some people might describe as an act of god have been blamed on all manner of supernatural creatures. What do you believe? Explore the lore with Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) on the Ghosts and Folklore of…

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EP125 Sensing Spirits; or, Musical Ghosts and Paranormal Presences: Uncanny apparitions tingle the senses in these ’most haunted’ places | Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 24:39

1y ago24:39

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Can you see, hear, smell and feel a ghost? Can you trust your senses in a haunted location? The waft of lavender might suggests a Victorian woman’s perfume; a fleeting white shape might suggest the death shroud of a tormented soul; and the sensation of being touched by icy fingers might suggest that somebody, or something, is reaching out to grope …

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EP124 Strange Secrets of the Supernatural Soil: Witchcraft in the earth, death omens in the dirt & paranormal portents at funerals. Explore the Gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 27:05

1y ago27:05

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There's witchcraft in the earth, death omens in the dirt, and all manner of gothic graveyard traditions associated with the soil beneath out feet. Can these strange superstitions and unusual traditions bring good luck, bad luck, and a whole lot more? Explore the lore with Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast... if…

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EP123 Unexplained Mystery of the Noisy Ghost: When a poltergeist strikes a Welsh beauty spot locals are baffled by the paranormal activity. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 28:25

1y ago28:25

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Sceptics and believers are divided when a "violent" entity targets an unassuming home and and transforms it into a haunted mansion. Can you solve the mystery of the Pembrokeshire poltergeist? Explore the lore with Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast... if you dare! BUY MARK REES A COFFEE: If you'd like to support…

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EP122 Ghosts, Ghosts, Ghosts: Three real-life uncanny ghost stories inc. a ”most haunted” fence & dark adventures with a deadly death omen. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 24:20

1y ago24:20

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A trio of "real life" ghost stories including a young lover who pays a heavy price for sneaking out late at night, an extremely deadly death omen, and a series of haunted mansions in a Welsh town. Three eerie tales from Carmarthenshire that featute a "most haunted" fence (!), a rare spectral premonition that was thought to lead to multiple deaths, …

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EP121 Devil in Disguise; or, the Domain of Demons: An evil spirit battles the local exorcist in a lonely Welsh church. Explore the Gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 22:35

1y ago22:35

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How can you tell if there's an evil spirit in your church? And if the demons attack, who can repel them? On this episode we investigate the ways in which Satan can deceive even the most faithful of churchgoers, and take a closer look at one of his fiercest battles with a man of God which left permanent scars in the Welsh landscape, the Legend of Ll…

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EP120 Crazy Lore of the Fairy Folk: Folklore so bizarre it could actually be true? Defend yourself from the Welsh fairies/ y Tylwyth Teg, vampires & demons on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 27:59

1+ y ago27:59

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Folklore so absurd it can't possibly be true... can it? On this episode we investigate the ways in which the fairy folk can be stopped from committing such crimes as kidnapping children with all manner of ingenious - and bizarre - superstitions. It also works on repelling vampires, demons, and all manner or supernatural intruders. Explore the fairy…

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EP119 The Deadly Ghost Train & Other Death Omens: Dare you ride the haunted locomotive? Eerie real-life accounts of paranormal prophesies. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 22:23

1+ y ago22:23

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All aboard the phantom funeral train for a ride you'll never forget... if you survive! In this episode we explore eerie first-hand accounts of death omens that predict bad news for the good folk of Wales. There's phantom trains, phantom funerals, and phantom singing - yes, singing - along the way. Explore the lore with Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) o…

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EP118 Haunted Mansions; or, A Ghost Tour through the Garden: A quartet of uncanny adventures in Carmarthenshire’s ”most haunted” area. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 21:49

1+ y ago21:49

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Dare you take a ghost tour around the dark streets and haunted mansions where headless ladies and coughing poltergeists lurk around every corner? In this episode we head to Carmarthenshire and a road outside Carmarthen for a quarter of uncanny accounts in search of clues to unsolved paranormal mysteries. Explore the lore with Mark Rees (Ghosts of W…

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EP117 May Day Magic & Madness: Weird & wonderful Beltane customs celebrate the arrival of summer in uncanny folk horror-like ways. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 24:28

1+ y ago24:28

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Summer and winter do battle in some weird and wonderful folk horror-like traditions to celebrate the coming of brighter days. In Welsh folklore, the May Day celebrations emerge from the great fire festivals of the ancient druids in which the king and queen of May are crowned. All manner of rites are performed for a bountiful harvest and fertility i…

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EP116 Sacred Fire of Beltane: Strange superstitions & magical rites of the May Day festival celebrated by the ancient Druids of Britain. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 22:34

1+ y ago22:34

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What happened during the biggest fire festival of the ancient druids of Britain? Welsh folklore tells us that the British pagans loved nothing more than a big bonfire to mark special occasions, from the Summer Solstice to the Winter Solstice, and Midsummer to Samhain. But there was one fire festival to rule them all, the biggest fire festival of al…

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EP115 Welcome to Haunted Wrexham: A supernatural mystery sees uncanny spirits flock to a Welsh city in a case worthy of the Ghostbusters. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 23:17

1+ y ago23:17

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A paranormal hotspot has attracted spooks for centuries. What is going on in Wrexham? In this centuries-spanning haunting, what began as something of a grisly urban legend becomes a terrifying modern-day ghost story when a poltergeist is disturbed from their slumber. Explore the lore with Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wa…

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EP114 Crimes of the Changelings: Baby-stealing fairies swap children with their uncanny offspring. Can witchcraft & magic stop them? Explore the Gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 26:57

1+ y ago26:57

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The frightening fairy folk known as changelings steal babies from their mothers and replace them with something far more sinister. If you suspect your children have been swapped for uncanny doppelgangers, what can you do? Maybe it's time to visit the local witch or conjurer for some magical help. Explore the creepy lore of the fairies with Mark Ree…

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EP113 Funeral Phantoms and Paranormal Portents: Death omens come in many guises, from eerie dark spirits to uncanny psychic visions. Explore the Gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 30:41

1+ y ago30:41

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Death omens come in many guises, from eerie dark spirits to psychic visions witnessed only by mediums. Some are phantoms who foreshadow a death in community and appear in the form of spirits, others in the form of sounds. Sometimes they after the shades of night have fallen, others in broad daylight. Whenever and wherever they manifest, the result …

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EP112 Strange Skies and Shooting Stars: Weird Welsh lore of rainbows, meteors, comets, moon, witches and more. The heavens are uncanny! Explore the cosmos on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 30:14

1+ y ago30:14

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Explore the mysteries of the skies, where gods and witches battle in the heavens. Learn how to avoid turning your children into lunatics, being targeted by thunder and lighting, the real meaning of rainbows and comets, and much more. Explore the cosmic lore with Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast... if you dare!…

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EP111 Ghosts of Gwent: Haunted houses, castles, trees and wells in the Welsh county. Paranormal activity from Newport to Newcastle! Explore the Gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 21:38

1+ y ago21:38

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There's paranormal activity in the ancient Welsh county. Is Gwent haunted? From Newport to Newcastle, there are reports of giant phantoms, spirit-infested trees, magical wells, and even a friendly apparition or two. Explore the lore with Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast... if you dare! BUY MARK REES A COFFEE: …

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A Keg Of Beer & A Bucket Of KFC aka The Marathon Special 1:01:37

1+ y ago1:01:37

1:01:37

The Above Average Sports Quiz Thing returns for a special episode to celebrate the fact that Tom finally went to the dentist last summer! True to their word (as can be heard in an episode back in October 2021), following this momentous occasion they're all now running the 2023 TCS London Marathon in support of CardiomyopathyUK alongside friend of t…

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EP110 Frightful Female Fairies of the Fog: The Gwyllion are weird and uncanny fairy apparitions that haunt the Welsh mountains at night. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 30:43

1+ y ago30:43

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Dare you follow the "Old Woman" who laughs with a weird, uncanny, crackling old laugh? The Gwyllion are the mountain fairies of Wales who are said to lead weary travellers astray in the fog and mist. Friends of the goats who take delight in your plight, when the shades of night fall beware their fairy tricks. But there are ways to protect yourself,…

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EP109 Paranormal Mysteries of the Haunted Houses: Three ”real life” Welsh hauntings to baffle the most experienced of ghostbusters. Explore the Gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 23:37

1+ y ago23:37

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Three haunted house with very different paranormal activity - what connects them? A trio of "real-life" hauntings are seemingly linked by haunted objects: a centuries-old conspiracy concerning a vicar, a sinister old lady who hates visitors, and the skeleton of a man who came to a rather unfortunate end. Explore the lore with Mark Rees (Ghosts of W…

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Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas Everybody! aka Ellen's Festive Finale 1:19:57

1+ y ago1:19:57

1:19:57

The Above Average (Not) Sports Quiz Thing reaches the end of another season with a tense finale as Tzevai and Will fight it out to see who'll be crowned Season Seven Champion. Tom can still throw a spanner in the works for either of them with a good performance but can he improve enough? For the festive finale there's another guest host making her …

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EP108 CHRISTMAS FOLKLORE QUIZ Fiendish festive challenge starring: Chris Carra, Mari Lwyd, Welsh witches & Gothic New Year traditions! Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 44:47

1+ y ago44:47

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Dare you tackle this fiendish festive quiz? 10 questions, from the Mari Lwyd to Welsh witches! If you think you know your strange superstitions and weird Welsh traditions, try and beat the score of special guest Chris Carra on this Christmas and New Year's Eve quiz. If you win, the Mari will bring you good luck for the next 12 months... Explore the…

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EP107 Welsh Ghost Stories for Christmas: Is it Santa or a spirit? There’s poltergeist activity and uncanny footsteps in paranormal Cardiff. Explore the lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 29:34

2y ago29:34

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Is it Santa Claus or an evil spirit disturbing a family home at the witching hour on Christmas Eve? Christmas is the best time of year for ghost stories, and it's even better when those ghost stories are real. In this selection of real-life accounts from Cardiff, pesky poltergeist and a lady in white haunt the streets of the capital, but unlike the…

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What You Been Up To You Slaaags? aka Jon's Film and TV Quiz 1:25:43

2y ago1:25:43

1:25:43

The Above Average (Not) Sports Quiz Thing find another guest host this week as friend of the show, Jon, returns with a bit of film and TV to test the team! It's tight at the top going into this one as Tzevai and Will sit at the top of the table tied on 25 points, while Tom props them up on not very many... If you want to skip straight to the quiz i…

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EP106 Dark Folklore of Death Omens: Phantom Funerals - The Welsh ’toili’ are an uncanny paranormal procession that proceed a burial. Explore the Gothic lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 25:50

2y ago25:50

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To see a death omen is never a good sign. But to see a phantom funeral? That was extra terrifying. With the possible exception of the Corpse Candle, the most prominent death portent in Wales is the “Toili” or spirit funeral; a kind of shadowy funeral which foretold the real one. Explore the dark folklore with Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) on the Ghos…

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EP105 Paranormal Power of the Sun and Moon: Explore the lore with: death omens, Welsh dragons, witchcraft, Christmas, Easter, druids, myths, history and more! - Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 23:59

2y ago23:59

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The sun and the moon have long been associated with good and bad luck, but what is their supernatural power? In this episode, the folklore of the skies is examined with tales of ancient druids, terrible death omens, Welsh dragons, and traditions that may have connections with modern-day Christmas and Easter. Join Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) for a f…

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Mae Hi'n Bwrw Hen Wragedd A Ffyn aka Classic BBC Theme Tunes 1:00:39

2y ago1:00:39

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The Above Average (Not) Sports Quiz Thing is without a guest host this week but the quizzing continues as they go head to head in a music related quiz which just so happens to celebrate the 100 years of the BBC! If you want to skip straight to the quiz it's around the 34 minute mark! We hope you enjoy the new season. Don't forget to leave us a rati…

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EP104 Wales’ ”Most Haunted” Pub?: A Halloween investigation into paranormal activity at the Prince of Wales for Nos Calan Gaeaf. Explore the history & lore on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast 35:44

2y ago35:44

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In the 1980s, an idyllic pub was named the "most haunted" pub in Wales, and possibly the world. But what was happening at this serene beauty spot? Strange sounds were captured, audible phenomena that experts debated but could not explain, and some believed it might be an early example of the so-called "Stone Tape" theory in action. Whatever it was,…

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Ooh, That Sounds Rather Sedimentary! aka Andy's Super Swansea Quiz 1:19:14

2y ago1:19:14

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The Above Average (Not) Sports Quiz Thing brings in another first time guest host this week as Andy writes a quiz on the back of a Wagamama's menu on a 4 hour train journey to come and ask us some questions about a place that's special to all of us. It's a pretty shitty city they say - it is of course, Swansea!! There's a bit less pre-amble in this…

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Eating Meatballs In IKEA To Swedish Porn aka Jo's Scandinavian Quiz 1:14:27

2y ago1:14:27

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The Above Average (Not) Sports Quiz Thing brings in another first time guest host this week as Jo finally takes time out from cleaning the bathroom to make an appearance on the show as Tzevai, Tom and Will take a trip round IKEA (and the rest of what Scandinavia has to offer) go head to head in her quiz! There's a lot of pre-amble in this one - if …

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