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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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Host Carman Carrion explores myriad myths both modern and ancient to discover what mankind fears - and why we fear it. From monsters old and new as well as unexplained and unsolved cases, this podcast is sure to terrify. Where does our folklore come from, and why is it so freaky?
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This is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history’s spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories. Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal - a podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and ...
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The Irish Pagan School Podcast

Lora O'Brien & Jon O'Sullivan

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Authentic Connection to Ireland. Regular episodes from native presenters and teachers - Lora O'Brien and Jon O'Sullivan - on Irish History, Heritage, Mythology, Folklore, the Tuatha Dé Danann, Fairy Faith, Irish or Celtic Paganism... direct from the Irish Pagan School HQ in County Waterford, Ireland. ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ 👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own que ...
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The Three Ravens is an English myth and folklore podcast hosted by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux. Each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, we take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it ...
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Mythillogical is the podcast where two enthusiasts of mythology, history and folklore try and make sense of the wide variety of fantastic tales told by cultures around the world. We discuss why the same idea can show up in the mythology of cultures on opposite sides of the world, what real events can inspire superstition and folklore, how stories can completely change over time, and where possible try to figure out what could have inspired people to dream up dragons, demons, gods and monster ...
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Digital Folklore

Perry Carpenter & Mason Amadeus | Realm

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Digital Folklore is an immersive audio adventure that takes place inside a fictional universe, but explores the real-world truths behind various expressions of internet culture and how each holds up a mirror to the society from which they emerge. This podcast is great for audio fiction fans who really really want to enjoy interview-based shows, or for listeners who love expert interviews and insights but long for something unique and unexpected. Join Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus as they ...
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The Travel Addict

Malcolm Teasdale (aka The Travel Addict)

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After traveling on business for 30 years, what was I going to do after I sold my company in 2013? Answer: Travel more, but to the off-the-beaten-track and obscure places on planet Earth. After visiting almost 100 countries and living in 5 countries, I officially became a Travel Addict. Today, I am contracted by various Cruise Lines to perform enrichment and educational lectures to passengers on various journeys around the World. A podcast or two will be published from time to time when I am ...
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While Wales is known for its beauty, choirs and love of rugby, the valleys and hillside are also home to some of Britain’s most curious cases. From missing people to unsolved murders, and the myths of Welsh folklore, there are stories to be told in every corner of the land. Tending to be left out from the mainstream news and true crime industries, this podcast casts a sole spotlight on the murders and myths of Wales.
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Britton and Clete are your hosts for this weekly podcast involving all the fictitious and true horrors that reside in our world and possibly beyond! Join us every Sunday for topics including serial killers, folklore, disappearances, conspiracy theories and much much more. The abyss is waiting, what will you find?
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Going beyond the sanitized and idealized to the dirty reality of human history with Jessica Cale. There's more to history than what you learned in high school, and we're going to skip to the good stuff together.
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Squaring the Strange

Ben Radford, Celestia Ward and Pascual Romero

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Not just another “skeptical” podcast, it’s a show about critical thinking and evidence-based analysis, using science and critical thinking to examine the world around us, from the mysterious and paranormal to the mundane.
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Each week we broadcast a topic of Nature Folklore, including the sidhe realm, tree folklore, water folklore, weather folklore, dream vision writing, poetry, storytelling, and the legacy of harper bards, This is the audio of the Live Video. Much editions broadcasted from the centre of our Tree Labyrinth at Carrowcrory in Co. Sligo, Ireland
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The Ballyraven Cryptid Wildlife Protection Agency is an organization dedicated to studying cryptid, paranormal, and supernatural organisms, as well as strange phenomena. In the Field shares their findings with you! Beginning with information gathering–folklore, scary stories, sighting reports, interviews, and more–Ballyraven and Lycaon explore the myths and real lives of our world’s rarest creatures, visitors, and happenings. WHO IS BALLYRAVEN? Ballyraven is a friendly, eco-conscious, shapes ...
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A practical witchcraft podcast hosted by Bree NicGarran, author of Grovedaughter Witchery. Every month, join Bree for a discussion of secular witchcraft, with plenty of tips for witching on a budget, finding good resources, furthering your magical education, and keeping your common sense superpowers strong. We’ll also delve into the history of witches and witchcraft, and witches in folklore and literature, and how those ideas influence what it means to be a witch in the modern day. Support t ...
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Learn German with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at GermanPod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!
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Sex and sexuality are a part of being a human. We aim to take all the aspects of this taboo subject out of the closet and into the light. Join Gwyn Isaacs every other week as she talks to professionals in the field, forays into other cultures' beliefs, teaches new concepts, chats with folks willing to share their bedroom hijinks, and answers your questions about sex.
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Superstition. It is the unfounded belief in the supernatural; in things we do not understand. To be superstitious is to justify the occurrences we cannot see. Superstitious is a bi-weekly podcast that seeks to explore superstitions, their origins and places in history, and to seek out what contemporary superstitions are still knocking at our doors.
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Step into the realm of dreams with REMelations, the weekly dream interpretation podcast hosted by Mindy and Brooke, your favorite duo of dream enthusiasts and lifelong best friends. Each week, they take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as they share listeners' spine-chilling nightmares and outlandish dream tales. With their infectious humor and genuine camaraderie, these two offer entertaining interpretations of the most perplexing REM cycles. Don't miss out as each week they feature ...
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Welcome to The Fairy Tellers podcast! We explore what myths, legends, folklore, fables, and fairy tales say about cultures both then and now. So grab a hot cup of cocoa and a comfy seat while we retell you a thing.
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Fandomonium

United By Pop

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Welcome to Fandomonium, a United By Pop podcast, where co-hosts Verity Harris and Jackie Kolgraf bridge the gap between the UK and the US to discuss what it really means to be a fan today.
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This podcast is going to be based off of all your witchy needs! We will talk over the basics, ghost stories, mediumship, Wicca and witchcraft, spells, tools, and much more! Can’t wait to connect on a deeper level with everyone! Blessed be.
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Want to learn more about Caribbean fantasy, folklore, speculative, and science fiction? Interested in established and emerging Caribbean voices about all things sf? Then tune in to The Caribbean Science Fiction Network. In this podcast I showcase emerging and established Caribbean voices who use sf genres to explore future states of Caribbean identity. Through these genres, the writers redefine Caribbean futurity and what it means to be Caribbean. Follow on Instagram and Twitter: @caribbeans ...
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This is a podcast about some of the lesser known things, maybe-hidden things, found deep inside of tales that we give over to our children sometimes without even thinking about it. Join me as I travel over, under, around, and through some of the better and some of the lesser known folktales. You may be surprised about what you hear!
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The Encounters A Paranormal Experience is a Paranormal / Supernatural discussion between Amanda and Dakota. We seek to unravel the unexplained and unknown. Join us weekly as we step into the shadows to bring a little light on the unknown. Welcome to the discussion.
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Calaveria

Jose Hernandez and Samantha Hernandez

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The Calaveria is your one stop shop for all things supernatural. Join your hosts Jose and Samantha Hernandez as they venture into the unknown . . . we'll be waiting.
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Tales By Cole

Cole Weavers & Studio71

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A weekly scripted podcast where we delve into some of the most blood curdling topics; true crime, dark history, the occult, and more. If it goes bump in the night, than it's on the table.We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Ghost Talk, where we believe that storytelling is an innate part of human nature, from the cave drawings to the chants and poems that have been passed down through the generations. Stories have the power to educate, enlighten, and provide an escape from the struggles of everyday life.However, when a story reaches a paranormal level, the decision to share it becomes a conflict for the storyteller. Do they share it and risk being ostracized or ridiculed? Or do they keep it to themse ...
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Get ready to explore the dark and mysterious side of the supernatural with Abbie and Kate on Myths Magic and Murder! From terrifying crimes to spine-tingling ghost stories and everything in between, our weekly podcast has something for every true crime and paranormal enthusiast. Join our two female hosts, Abbie the demonologist and Kate the psych grad, as they uncover the unexplained and share their unique perspectives on the spooky and strange. With new episodes streaming weekly from the Un ...
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Delve

Delve the Podcast

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Delve is a deep, detailed look at the landscape and culture of specific locations. By shining a light on the history and oral traditions (folk song, oral history, folklore and tale) of a place it seeks to show the breadth of human experience there. Talking to writers, storytellers, musicians, researchers, historians and local interest groups it weaves across the ages and disciplines, pulling in poetry and literature to explore both the past and present. "The history of a nation is not in par ...
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Truth can be stranger then fiction, tune in to hear all the weirdly wonderful and sometimes not so wonderful history that has shaped the world into what it is today. From the most wild to the most mundane we find the strange in history you may never have heard about. If you have an idea for an episode please email strangehistorypod@gmail.com
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Wishcrafting

Wish & Whimsy Co.

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Kick off your boots, set up your broomstick & stay a while...the cauldron is just starting to simmer and we have mischeif to manage! Wishcrafting happens in the liminal space between Mundane and Magical, join us and see what a dash of magic can do!
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Not for the Dinner Table

Not for the Dinner Table #NFTDT

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Not for the Dinner Table is a podcast where your hosts Sophie and David discuss topics that are not suitable for the dinner table. From ghostly hauntings to conspiracy theories and true crime. Remember everyone is welcome at our dinner table, except....
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The Mermaid Podcast

Laura von Holt + Cinderly

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Welcome to the only show with real mermaids, legends and history! We interview professional mermaids, experts, authors, filmmakers, and mermaid entrepreneurs. Listen as we explore cool mermaid history and mythology, and learn what the mermaid life is all about. Our host, Laura von Holt is the Fairy Boss Mother of Cinderly, and a mermaid mogul who writes mermaid romance novels, loves The Little Mermaid, and wants to retire as, you guessed it, a real mermaid! Guests include: Weeki Wachee merma ...
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A virtual archive of all things spooky! Step into Spookery, a dark and twisted library of spooky tales. Anything from true crime, to folklore, to strange and unexplained happenings, you are sure to find it here. Hosted by the lovely Lady and Alana, Spookery is sure to have a spooky story for everyone... Spooky is a true crime podcast that delves into the dark history, bizzare happenings, cryptids, the paranormal, and so much more. Each week, Lady and Alana spin the spookery wheel, where the ...
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From the Creator of SEPIA RVP Radio Eric J. Dionne comes - Legends from the Shadows this show will dive into the depths of the Unexplained. Cryptozoology, the Paranormal, Folk Tales, Legends and so much more. So join us as we venture into the Shadows and try to shed some light on the Unexplained. Eric has worked behind the scene with Destination America, SyFy Channel, Sky Atlantic, History channel and others. He founded ICE-International Cryptozoology Establishment and was the director of NA ...
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Dr Apples

Lacye A. Brown

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Step into the fantastical and award-winning universe of Dr. Apples®! Dive into a whimsical blend of folklore, fantasy, and underground culture in a story that captivates and inspires. Our tale begins when, on his 16th birthday, Dr. Apples' mother was mysteriously kidnapped by fairies and replaced with a unique doll. Each year, he receives another doll, each imbued with the essence of his mother. Now, we're on a mission to find her and we invite you to join the quest! Our podcast unravels the ...
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Writing and Editing is a podcast about books and language, for people who write, edit, read, or listen. New episodes air on Thursdays. Each episode is approximately twenty-five minutes and will generally be a conversation with a guest who is an expert or practitioner in an editing- or writing-related field. All episodes are freely available in audio wherever you get podcasts. ◘ Host: Jennia D'Lima ◘
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This week on WTFolklore, we read The Goose Girl at the Well, A Grimm Brothers' tale that has absolutely nothing to do with any previously mentioned Goose-Women on our program. Apologies for any audio hiccups, we had some very strange glitches this week that I've cleaned up the best I can. Suggested talking points: An Hour of Consciousness, Dragon B…
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Where Iceland’s Loch Ness Monster Lives Lagarfljot, nestled in eastern Iceland, is not just a lake but a river channel flowing from the majestic Vatnajokull glacier to the sea. This secluded area carries a mysterious aura, providing fertile ground for local folklore. Visitors from the east of Iceland or those who have journeyed to Reykjavik might s…
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Strap on your breastplate, pray to your chosen sky god, and bring your sharpest lance, for in this truly epic Bonus Episode we're going on a rip-roaring quest through the twisted history of dragons! Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" series, Martin and Eleanor start by chatting through modern ideas of dragons (and Wyverns, Wyrms, and Basilisks) be…
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Author and mindful arts therapist Susan Day tells her tips and tricks for researching when it comes to nonfiction and why it's important! ▬ Visit Susan's website: https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/ Check out her books: https://amzn.to/3uZsZfR Find her on social media: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulartstherapy https://www.instagram.com/mindfularts…
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In 1649, Charles I had his head chopped off for treason. It's a unique, divisive moment in English history. Was Charles a tyrant or a martyr? Was his trial justice or a kangaroo court? Did he deserve to die? Our guest to help tell this truly incredible piece of history is Ronald Hutton - one of Britain's foremost historians who is working on a thre…
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Have you ever imagined swimming between two continents, touching the jagged edges of the earth’s crust beneath crystal-clear water? I had the unforgettable experience of snorkeling in Silfra Fissure, located in the heart of Thingvellir National Park, Iceland. This unique adventure is available all year round, and whether you visit during the chilly…
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This week we welcome back to the show Susan Wands, author of the Arcana Oracle Series. We’re looking at the extraordinary lives of Florence Farr and Ellen Terry, two incredible women who broke all the rules of Victorian society. Divorce! Affairs! Illegitimate children! And best of all—careers! Ellen was an incredibly successful actress, and Florenc…
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It’s the fourth anniversary special and somebody turned Bree and Lozzie loose on another piece of occult history! This month, your intrepid host and everyone’s favorite horrible goose sit down in the virtual studio to discuss the history and tenets of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. And to the surprise of absolutely no one, things go off the…
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The Jorogumo - is a creature from Japanese folklore, often depicted as a spider that can transform into a seductive woman. Its name translates to "binding bride" or "entangling bride." In its human form, it appears as an attractive woman, luring unsuspecting victims with its beauty. However, its true nature is that of a monstrous spider, which it r…
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On this week's episode, we're headed back to Somerset, where Eleanor is telling the tale of "The Witch of Wookey Hole." We start off chatting about of Saint Endellion's Day - including her curious life of necromancy and milk drinking - after which we saunter back to Somerset! In addition to discussing the history of Bath, the Glastonbury Thorn, and…
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This episode takes us to the heart of America, Washington DC, to uncover the ghost stories and folklore that shroud the nation's capital in mystery. The Nightmare Collective SUBSCRIBE!! Available on all podcast platforms! Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nightmare-collective/id1707943952 Spotify https://spotify.link/IPUVpAyWcDb YOUTU…
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Horror struck the East End of London twice in December 1811. Two brutal sets of murders within a few days of each other. It became ground zero for True Crime as for the first time ever the press helped turn this murder case into a nationwide sensation. The whole country was hysterical and hooked, who was the killer? Would they strike again? Maddy t…
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Welcome to the Abyss! This week we dive back into Reddit to talk about some truly creepy campfire stories that people have shared. Join us around the fire while we talk about missing fingers, a golden arm, a flesh eating lady and much more! If you have any scary campfire stories of your own, send them our way, we'd love to read them! Want to suppor…
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NEW EPISODE! In this episode we dive into some Slavic folklore and discuss Baba Yaga and her house on chicken legs, as well as the Kikimora that lurks underneath the floorboards.... PO BOX: MYTHS MAGIC & MURDER PODCAST, PO BOX 2137, LIVERPOOL, L1 8YX, UK Website and merch - mythsmagicandmurder.com Support us on Patreon to help us keep creating podc…
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This is about Lauren, husband Jon and their dog Belka, who are living an adventurous life mixed in with a few variations of lifestyle every now and again. In Lauren's own words: "My proudest travel moments include taking a student expedition team to Ecuador. Having treated herself to a trip of the Trans-Siberian railroad for my 30th birthday, I am …
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On this very first episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire to chat about Suffolk and so much more with expert storyteller and author of Suffolk Folk Tales Kirsty Hartsiotis. A storyteller extraordinaire, described by Three Ravens hero Dr Ronald Hutton as “as good as it gets,” Kirsty is the author of several excellent books, incl…
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Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, Tobago, Curacao, Bonaire, Aruba, and Dominican Republic. Culturally diverse, but each of these islands have their own history and personality. Collectively, the Travel Addict had 5 education talks to perform and in addition, by special request from a few pssengers, they wanted to hear an explanation of the rules of cri…
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This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series, where I am sharing fascinating stories from Icelandic folklore on Fridays throughout 2024. How Rusty “The Brown One” Became a Ghost Rusty is a boy that is the main character of this story. According to the legend, he was 16 years old in the late 1700s in Iceland, and one day is he was out walking d…
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Episode 130 | "A Nicki Minaj-a Dix" Content Warning: Sexually Explicit In this tantalizing installment of REMelations, Mindy and Brooke dive headfirst into the salacious world of naughty dreams. Episode 130, aptly dubbed "The Dirty One Thirty," unveils a plethora of scandalous dream encounters that will leave listeners wide-eyed and giggling. Prepa…
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Open your chakras, cleanse your biomagnetic sheath, and charge your treasures beneath the light of the moon, for in this Bonus Episode Eleanor offers an introduction to the history of crystal magic - while Martin expresses a bit of skepticism... Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, they start by chatting through the earliest recorded uses of c…
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Writer and podcaster Vanessa Rogers discusses the common misconceptions of fairy tales, folk tales, and folklore and how they are still impacting the modern literary world. ▬ Visit Fabric of Folklore and listen to the podcast: https://fabricoffolklore.com/ Check out the Fabric of Folklore on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabric_of_folklore/…
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This is the third response episode for my new segment “Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland”. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions and if you would like to submit a question, you can do it here. 1. Should I exchange a small amount of currency before I leave? I have heard that Iceland is a cashless society, but I am thinking about tour guide ti…
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Hearing the raucous screams of the Badb may indicate death...but not always in the way that we think. In this episode Jon shares some insights from the Irish lore on the carrion crow Goddess. ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ …
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According to legend, Sawney Bean and Agnes "Black" Douglas raised a clan of cannibals in a remote Scottish cave. They killed and ate unlucky travellers on lonely roads. This went on for decades with more than a thousand perishing. Who invented this gruesome story? Why? And why has Sawney Bean become a kind of cult hero in Scotland itself? Cat Byers…
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In this episode, Mag’s discusses the legend of the Welsh Atlantis. Where you can find us? For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link. Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles ( @kaycpage and @mags.cross). Follow Kay on Twitter - @kaycpage. Work with us? If you have a …
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FREAKY FOLKLORE SEASON 6 COMPILATION - Join us at Freaky Folklore as we enjoy 10 episodes, over five hours, of your favorite folklore creatures from our fifth season. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/ Follow Carman Carrion! https://www.facebook.com/carman.carrion.9/ https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en https://twi…
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There's a strange creature afoot - er, ahand - in Pike Lake and the BCWPA is getting to the bottom of it! Learn more about Path Hands (ballyraven.com)! Sound Effects Attribution 4.0: Vintage Tape Recorder Button Clunks by iainmccurdy Woman Scream 5 by J.Zazvurek horror ghost 23.wav by klankbeeld CC SAMPLING+ 1.0 DEED: Kamelands Pond in the evening.…
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For the first episode of Series 4, we're headed back to Suffolk in East Anglia. We start off with some exciting news, including about Three Ravens Live at Chichester Festival, our new Ghost Story writing competition, and the all-new Three Ravens Book Club. Then it's onto a discussion of St George's Day (23rd April) which is also both Shakespeare's …
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Eleanor and Martin are back round the campfire for a whole new series - and Year 2 of the podcast! In this short episode to introduce Series 4, they explain what Three Ravens is all about for new listeners, and offer a bit of a reflection on their first year. They also chat about some of the tweaks they're making to the Three Ravens formula for the…
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In today's episode, we dive into one of Hollywood’s most notorious unsolved cases—the murder of Elizabeth Short, known as the Black Dahlia. Found brutally murdered in Los Angeles in 1947, Short's case became infamous due to the gruesome nature of the crime and the media frenzy that followed. Join me as I explore the details of the investigation, di…
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Did you know legendary mountaineer Edmund Hillary found evidence of the Yeti? Or that David Attenborough is on board with the idea it exists? Today we explore the history of the hunt for the Yeti. We're delighted to be joined by Pranaya Rana, a writer based in Kathmandu whose blog is at https://recordnepal.substack.com/ Written by Maddy Pelling. Ed…
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In this episode, we're trying a new format we call Life & Death! In these episodes, we discuss the gruesome ways people lived and died in different dark time periods. In today's show, Abbie discusses how the Victorian's ate very questionable things, had toilets that might explode, and more. Kate explains about getting trapped in your grave, a short…
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This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series, where I am sharing fascinating stories from Icelandic folklore on Fridays throughout 2024. A Troll Lurking in Iceland’s East Fjords Mjóifjörður (or narrow fjord) used to have up to 100 inhabitants centuries ago but it is now only about 14 people live there. During the winter it is common for the ro…
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We have a surprise visit from Scooby fan Kenny Biddle, then speak with Mark Norman, folklorist and author of the upcoming "Zoinks!: The Spooky Folklore of Scooby Doo." The show is beloved by skeptics, and for good reason. But did you know the show owes its existence to a panic in the 1960s about violence in kids' shows? Between guest stars like the…
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Episode 129 | "I think that was his conscious vomiting" Episode 129 of REMelations kicks off with Mindy diving into a dream sent in by listener Elena. The dream involves an unexpected car accident and a morphing dog, which Mindy interprets as symbols of deception and new beginnings for Elena. Next, Mindy and Brooke delve into the "cat naps" segment…
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Author and project engineer Carina Steinbakk discusses the nuances of urban fantasy, how it compares to other fantasy subgenres, and her book "Flames of Eader." ▬ Visit Carina's website: https://www.carinasteinbakk.co.uk/ Get a copy of Flames of Eader: https://www.amazon.com/Flames-Eader-Carina-Steinbakk/dp/1800746768 Find Carina on Instagram: http…
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Autumn Carolynn recently had a goal to visit 30 countries within 30 years. Throughout her time traveling, she kept an on-going journal of all her travels and when reaching that goal, she created a book called "Traveling in Wonder". It was launched in February 24th, 2024. She was a previously a flight attendant, travel agent, travel design manager, …
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Interviews are one of my favorite things to do for the podcast, so I was delighted when Laura was available to come on and share about her experience moving from the San Francisco Bay area to one of the most remote parts of the Westfjords in Iceland. Background About Laura Alice Watt Laura Alice Watt is a professor emerita of environmental history …
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In this episode Jon talks about whether the tales of old Ireland and the mythology we have are important....or all just stories... ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ 👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own questions for these videos, …
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Charles Hamilton allegedly had fourteen wives according to the newspapers, but the headline was that Charles used to be called Mary. In the 18th century newspaper stories about 'female husbands' were not uncommon; people assigned female at birth who assumed the legal, social and economic position reserved for men. Today we explore two stories with …
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On the 1st of February 1996, talented lyricist and songwriter, Richey Edwards vanished. Since then sightings of him have been reported around the world but what likely happened to the missing Manic Street Preacher? Where you can find us? For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link. Follow us on Instagram - @…
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North American Folklore - Here is 5+ hours of your favorite North American Folklore as a thank you, to Freaky Folklore Fans, for three incredible years of support and enthusiasm, your unwavering dedication and passion for sharing our podcast have made this journey truly extraordinary – here's to many more years of thrilling tales together! Discover…
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On this very special episode of Three Ravens, Eleanor and Martin read the seven winning entries from our recent Folky Flash Fiction writing competition. Picked from dozens of pieces sent in from all over the world, the Winners are, in no particular order, Lissa with "Worth His Salt," Helen with "The Sleepers," Libby with "The Hatching of Mammy Slac…
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