Lore is a bi-weekly podcast (now also a TV show and book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.
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?
Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world ...
Join us as we explore monster lore from around the world and discuss its relation to the human condition.
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Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language


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Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language
Uncanny Productions
Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
A podcast for spooky souls that features: creatures, encounters, old tales, and myths.
A comedy podcast that exposes the absurd side of folklore. Each week we read a story, fix plotholes and create new ones, and invent unintended connections between tales.
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The Skald's Circle: Stories of Myth, Folklore, and Legend


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The Skald's Circle: Stories of Myth, Folklore, and Legend
The Skald's Circle
Myths, Stories, Folklore, and More!
Welcome to the Folklore & Fiction podcast, where folklore scholarship meets the storytelling craft.
A look at the history of the Appalachian region, one story at a time.
A podcast focused on the myths, legends and folkloric creatures of the 6 Celtic Nations; Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man.
A podcast for those who want to join us on our journey into the stranger side of the county. We will be exploring the folklore, urban legends and supernatural encounters that form part of it's rich history.
Each week, legend hunter, author, and historian Jeff Belanger and radio host Ray Auger explore the ghosts, monsters, aliens, folklore, history, roadside oddities, true crime, and legends of New England in this award-winning podcast. If you give us about twenty minutes, we’ll give you something strange to talk about today. The bizarre is closer than you think!
Latin American folklore, myths, legends, haunted places and espooky cuentos del rancho. Hear the stories you grew up with like La Llorona, as well as true stories from listeners and guests. Join friends, Cristina & MJ, every Friday and hear these tales. Stay espooky!
Stories of the strange and unusual. Paranormal, folklore, unbelievable medical records, ghosts, horror, weird history and more!
True stories of the paranormal, told with humor, humanity, and just a pinch of skepticism. Hosted by Brennan Storr & Paul Bestall.
The Norfolk Folklore Society podcast hosted by Siofra Connor & Stacia Briggs. We hope to entice folklore lovers, stone spotters, paranormal investigators, cryptozoologists, folk horror enthusiasts, ufologists, magic users and any other curious souls to join us on our strange journeys around Norfolk.
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iNTO THE FRAY RADIO - An Encounter with the Abyss that is the Paranormal


iNTO THE FRAY executes one-on-one conversations with top-rated investigators and experiencers in various fields...including Cryptozoology, the paranormal, UFOlogy, true crime, and all other manners of the supernatural. Join Shannon LeGro every Thursday at 7pm PST as she speaks to those with first-hand accounts of the strange, scary, and unexplained. intothefrayradio.com
A mother and daughter duo talking about scary stories, cryptids, haunted things, and all things paranormal. We love to talk about scary places we've been or would like to go but are too scared, and finding spooky stories to share with listeners.
The Ghost Furnace Podcast is comprised of three friends who share an interest in the paranormal. We have roundtable discussions about encounters involving the unexplained entities and anomalies.
Ye olde Macintosh stuffe read to thee. Junk food for old time (pre-1999) Apple Macintosh zealots.
A weekly Asian & Pacific folklore podcast. Join Kamuela Kaneshiro as he shares tales of people, traditions, and gods from Pacific Island countries, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. These stories influenced films, Marvel and DC comic books, Disney movies, Netflix series, TV shows, and books. Episodes include a featured song, and Hawaiian word. www.LegendsFromThePacific.com
Folklore, fairytales and legends from around the world the way they were meant to be. Brought to you every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Who says you're too old for a good story?
Have you ever been taught mythology by a very polite British sasquatch? Now's your chance! Join screenwriter Luke Greensmith, primary researcher for the Ghost Story Guys Podcast, as he explores folklore from around the world.
Fabulous Folklore will give you your weekly fix of fabulous folklore in fifteen minutes (or less)! Hosted by fantasy and Gothic horror writer, Icy Sedgwick, the podcast explores folklore, legends, superstitions, mythology, and all things weird, occult and unusual.
Join Tom & Carly every week as they sip cocktails, get a little buzzed, and tell bone-chilling spooky stories to each other. So pour yourself a drink, turn off the lights and enjoy the Spooktacular time.
A storytelling podcast featuring stories with recipes and food history connected to each episode's story. Is the food in fairytales and folklore really symbolic or does it just make the tale relatable? Food and stories have their own rituals and feed different parts of us. If you had to choose between the two, could you? How is the history of food tied into stories? Will this podcast answer these questions or will there just be a great story and a highly tenuous link to a delicious recipe? Y ...
This campfire-style podcast will take you on a journey to uncover the frightening stories that have inspired generations of Americans. From gory tales of murder and mayhem to touching stories of loss and love, Haunted American History always delivers original content that is sure to keep you entertained. So, grab a blanket, get cozy by the fire, and prepare to be scared! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interviews with Scholars of Folklore about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/folkore
Unedited sessions of a Dungeon World campaign set in a region created by the players. Listen live @ www.discord.gg/sv9ZfzcR5n
From the creepy attic's dark corners to the very end of a shadow-filled dirt road, our minds wander towards the odd, supernatural and not easily explained. Pull up a cozy seat and your favorite beverage and delve into our Strange but True stories from around the globe and beyond.
Folklore: Beliefs, traditions & culture of the people. Traditional folklore themes from around the world. One episode each month features a special guest from the field of folklore. Recalling our forgotten history, recording the new. The Folklore Podcast
Transmission Folklore is an urban fantasy audio drama podcast produced by the Lavender Lemonade Collective about a road trip that is technically a kidnapping, running from a murderous siren, and the making and breaking of found family. Transmission Folklore is a Lavender Lemonade Collective production. You can support LGBTQ+ art by LGBTQ+ artists by donating at www.patreon.com/lavenderlem Check out our website at www.transmissionfolklore.com for transcripts and more information about the pod ...
Do you like folklore, cryptids, urban legends, and art? Aloreing is a podcast that brings all these together. Your hosts, Kimmy Hammons & Ryan Huskins discuss urban legends, creatures, lore and more. If you are looking for a comedy, folklore podcast with a touch of spooky look no further! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aloreing/support
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The Faeries and Folklore Podcast by Ronel


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The Faeries and Folklore Podcast by Ronel
Ronel Janse van Vuuren
Short folklore episodes exploring different faery creatures that have captured imaginations and ignited curiosity. Hosted by dark fantasy author Ronel Janse van Vuuren.
Southern Demonology is a podcast that explores angelology, demonology, ghosts, spirits, and monsters from antiquity to the modern day through an academic lens. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Creepy Wee Podcast is a comedy show that focuses on the dark stories, myths, and lore of Scottish history. Hosted by Rebecca and Liam, New episodes every other Wednesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris and Jody are Air Force vets who enjoy military history and folklore. This is their podcast. They tell stories. They digress. A lot.
Episode-36 Nessie Nonsense with Hayley Turner Show Notes: This episode we dive into the iconic Loch Ness Monster. Composer and upcoming author, Hayley Turner, discusses the Nessie tour she went on and the experiences she had in Scotland. Hayley’s Information: Website: https://www.hayleyturnerwrites.com/ Commission Music: https://www.hayleyturnerwri…
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Fabulous Folklore with Icy

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Let Them Eat Cake: Cakes to Bring Love and Ward Off Witches
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According to the Venerable Bede, what we call February was called Sol-Monath by the ancient Britons. This translates to 'Month of Cakes' and the people gave cakes to the gods as offerings. I don't know about you, but that's a practice I could get behind. It's worth bearing in mind that what we think of as 'cake' is not what people of earlier centur…
The folklore of Black Shuck in a nutshell, how I reimagined them for my writing, and this black dog translated to Afrikaans. Written and narrated by Ronel Janse van Vuuren. Copyright 2023 Ronel Janse van Vuuren — All rights reserved. Learn more about Black Shuck in folklore here. Get the transcript here. As featured on the Top 50 Folklore Podcasts.…
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New Books in Folklore


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David J. Halperin, "Intimate Alien: The Hidden Story of the UFO" (Stanford UP, 2020)
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In his book Intimate Alien: The Hidden Story of the UFO (Stanford University Press, 2020), David J. Halperin explores the phenomena of UFO's through a psychological lense. UFOs became part of our cultural landscape in 1947, and they've been with us ever since. Debunked innumerable times, they refuse to go away. Made the subject of great expectation…
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Spirits and Ghost Stories


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The Water Kelpie a demon horse of Celtic Folklore
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Have you heard of shapeshifters? What about carnivorous equines that drag their captives deep into the ocean never to be seen again? Join Carly and Tom for this week’s episode to learn about the Kelpie. A water horse spirit of Scottish myth, they are capable of shape-shifting. They inhabit the Lochs and pools of Scotland. Feel free to reach out us …
It's time to relax, grab a drink, pull up a chair by the hearth, and listen to Fitcher's Bird from German Folklore, as told by Casimir. As always, our stories are available to listen to for free! We release new stories for free every Wednesday on your favorite podcast listening platforms! If you enjoyed this story, and want to earn great rewards wh…
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Norfolk Folklore Society


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S2 Ep1: Norfolk Folklore Society Presents Chris Spalton: Apparitions of East Anglia
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We had the privilege of welcoming Chris Spalton to our March 2023 Norfolk Folklore Society talk at Arboretum in Norwich. Chris shared tales from his childhood in the Fens as well as some of his favourite folklore stories from his book. This is an unedited recording of the talk, so there is a little bit of swearing.…
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What The Folklore?


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Episode 367: The Franz Ferdinand of Birds (Princess Nobody Part 2)
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This week on WTFolklore we conclude reading Princess Nobody, Andrew Lang's fanfic about some of Richard Doyle's paintings AND A Midsummer Night's Dream, apparently. We also stumble on the potential catalyst for all the strife between birds and fairies we've documented since the podcast began... Suggested talking points: The Tenants of Carpetpunk, L…
The SCP Foundation - Secure, Contain and Protect is referred to as SCP. There are thousands of entries on the website concerning unusual things and objects that defy natural law that was submitted by the public. The organization in charge of containing them is called the SCP Foundation. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/ Fol…
*This episode of Transmission Folklore contains heavy mentions of mental health issues, including being sent to a psych ward. Audience discretion is advised.*A bon fire, a lover's chat, and panic all rolled into one pigs-in-a-blanket weenie. Check out our website https://www.transmissionfolklore.com for captioned videos, transcripts, merch, and mor…
In the next in our occasional series of episodes looking at American storytellers, theatre and film correspondent Tracy Nicholas meets teller Rachel Ann Harding. To support the Folklore Podcast on Patreon, please visit www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast Rachel Ann's website links: http://rachelannharding.com/ https://storystorypodcast.com/ https://…
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Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language


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Akaname: The Thoroughly Gross Scum Licker (Ep. 120)
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Today we're going to talk about a yokai I've always be quite fond of, a little fella called Akaname or the Scum Licker! Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Her other shows are Uncanny Robot Podcast and The Soothing Stories Podcast. Check out her books including The Carp-Faced Boy on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a …
A Norwegian tale about why you should pay your employees a living wage (or at least not beat them and try to have them executed), or else you could end up in a never-ending dance party. The creature is why you should avoid home improvement projects like the plague...because you could be literally plagued with wood and earth imps. Membership! Want a…
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Folklore, Food & Fairytales


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The Search for Luck or the Egg Extravaganza
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In which we find out that eggs are not as straight forward as you might think, that luck doesn't really come into it, that truths can be uncomfortable and that the advice you recieve from old women is invaluable no matter where they heard it. Our story: The Search for Luck adapted from Modern Greek Folktales by RM Dawkins from 1953 Our Recipe: Chip…
Is the famous ALIEN AUTOPSY VIDEO real?By Matthew Miller
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Folklore & Fiction

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Episode 41: Keeping a Journal in Uncertain Times
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This episode of the Folklore & Fiction podcast was first published as a supplementary newsletter in March 2020, shortly after the pandemic was declared. I'm recording it as a supplemental podcast now so that new listeners and subscribers have an opportunity to engage with the material. In it, I'm discussing the value of keeping a journal you can pa…
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Mac Folklore Radio


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The Desktop Critic - Mac OS 8 and Why It's Great (1997)
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“The gang at Apple Computer does its best work when its collective back is against the wall.” Oh 1997 David Pogue, if only you knew. :-( Written by David Pogue, The Desktop Critic, Macworld December 1997. Clip of Apple’s Jim Gable talking about Mac OS 8 “Tempo” from the 1997 OS Strategy VHS tape, feat. cheesy music.…