The Folklore Podcast

Episode 180 EDITH NESBIT'S GHOST STORIES Watch the interview and other content on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=kkDMSF… Listen on the website: thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-180.ht… Or via your podcast app Join me and @MonkeyWithCymb to learn about Edith and her gothic tales

BOOK REVIEW A Season of Madness, by @alridenour Published by @feralhouse "High quality printing, high quality presentation and high quality research" Read my full review at thefolklorepodcast.com/season-of-madn…

Want to know what to expect from The Folklore Podcast in 2026? Take a look at this short announcement and I'll tell you all about it: youtu.be/DClKhGoSwzQ

Episode 182 - GATHERINGS Listen free on your podcast app or on the website Watch a video enhanced version with footage from the TV series at youtu.be/zqFZ58lSMKA I chat with director Dave Brewis about his new 6-part TV series Gatherings, looking at seasonal events.

Discover the wild world of trolls—monstrous, mischievous, and sometimes even helpful! Dive into their legends in The Little Book of Trolls. Read more about their fascinating tales: bit.ly/3JxOlIK #Folklore #Mythology @folklorepod

@the_traitors_ @BBC @ClaudiaWinkle

Episode 181 - OUT NOW! THE TRAITORS: WHIMSY OR WITCH HUNT? Listen free at thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-181.ht… Watch on YouTube at youtu.be/vSl9d7db1Zo I gather together a gaggle of witchcraft historians to discuss the cult TV show 'The Traitors' and its parallels with the witch hunts

Zombie Island is the movie that saved the Scooby-Doo franchise in most people’s eyes This is a fascinating interview looking at the design and thought processes behind the new Terror Time collector’s BluRay Matt’s enthusiasm is brought out by @ScoobyAddict ‘s skilful interview

The Premiere and live chat are over, but you can still watch the Dark Secrets Esoteric Exhibition video on my YouTube channel any time you like via this link: youtube.com/watch?v=ep1k9W…

@CannaFolklore Well ... you'll be happy to know that I already have a copy of this book from the publisher :)

@folklorepod Maybe a subject for a future chat?

Delighted that the new biography of Margaret Fay Shaw ,”The Cadence of a Song” pub @BirlinnBooks , is increasing awareness of the ‘real’ Margaret & her work, through reviews such as this undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usreviews/book… #Canna #Uist #folklore

Join me in the live chat NOW on the Folklore Podcast YouTube channel ready for the premier at 9pm of my Sneak Peak video looking at the Dark Secrets Esoteric Exhibition in Waterloo Vaults, London, including some exclusive coverage of the 'seance' youtube.com/watch?v=ep1k9W…

Interested in the Zoinks! The Spooky Folklore Behind Scooby-Doo talk? It’s free and happening October 28th at 7pm EST. Register now!

@modcultureuk Yay! See you there :)

@folklorepod Booked for midnight folklore with Scooby-Doo and the headless horseman-now that’s my idea of Halloween magic! Can’t wait for those spectral surprises.

Don't forget that I am doing a FREE talk for Warner Library (the one that serves Sleepy Hollow) this coming Tuesday at midnight UK time / 7pm EST on Scooby-Doo and folklore. Expect ghosts, and of course the headless horseman! Book now for nothing at warnerlibrary.org/2025/09/29/zoi…

Join me on Sunday at 9pm for a live premiere on YouTube of my Sneak Pick video of the Dark Secrets Esoteric Exhibition in London, with exhibit previews and seance extracts. I'll run a live chat on the channel during the watch so come along and join me: youtube.com/watch?v=ep1k9W…

The Haunted Landscape 2025: Ghosts, Magic and Lore 22 November 2025 10 am - 5 pm @ConwayHall and live-streamed @folklorepod : The Folklore of Churches and Churchyards Discover the ways magic seeps into hallowed ground. conwayhall.org.uk/whats-on/event… 3/10

@Ghostwatch any thoughts on hosting the #nationalseance on BlueSky for all of those who left here during the X-odus? Would be happy to do so for you if you are focusing on here still :)

OUT NOW! Season 10 Episode 178 HETTIE NETTLE'S HANDBOOK FOR HEDGEWITCHES Listen free at thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-178.ht… or in your podcast app I meet up once again with @clairebarker to discuss her new book, which introduces children to solitary witchcraft and nature practices

The overnight figures from the release yesterday of my book BRITAIN'S FOLKLORE YEAR for @Collins_Ref and @nationaltrust have put it approaching the top 2,000 of all the worlds books. This is a great example of the popularity of folklore in the modern world. Grab your copy now!