Podcast Episodes

Explore 3 strange legends of the Newcastle Castle

The Newcastle Castle occupies a strange position in the city centre. So strange that some people can’t believe we have a castle in town at all!

Vario…

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Meet Joe Wilson: The 19th-Century Bard of Tyneside

Walk along Stowell Street in Newcastle upon Tyne and turn into St Andrew’s Street, and you might notice a plaque on the wall. It marks the site of th…

4 months ago

The Blaydon Races: The Story Behind the Tyneside Anthem and Sporting Event

Inhabitants of the Tyneside region are undoubtedly familiar with the 19th-century song, 'The Blaydon Races'. It describes a journey from Newcastle's …

4 months, 1 week ago

Newcastle Disasters: Fire, Flood, and Plague

Newcastle upon Tyne is famous for many things: its bridges, nightlife, and being the birthplace of Greggs are just some of them. We've seen plenty of…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

New Year Folklore and Traditions with Eerie Essex

We're onto the final instalment in this series of Festive Folklore episodes, that are coming to you with the help of some of my Fabulous Folklore fri…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Christmas Ghost Story Tradition with Dr Kate Cherrell

Dr Kate Cherrell is a writer and broadcaster specialising in the long 19th century and paranormal history. Her academic interests include 19th-centur…

5 months ago

A Portmanteau Ghost Story for Christmas

For this third episode in our Festive Folklore series for December 2025, I'm adding my own tale to the noble tradition of the Christmas ghost story! …

5 months ago

Festive Folklore and Traditions with The Faerie Folk and Celtic Myths & Legends

For this second episode in our Festive Folklore series for December 2025, I'm joined by my podcast pals, The Faerie Folk podcast and Sian Powell from…

5 months, 1 week ago

Myths of the Stars and Planets with Suki Ferguson

In this episode of Fabulous Folklore Presents, I chat to writer Suki Ferguson about some of the myths associated with the celestial bodies, how you a…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Festive Folklore & Christmas Carols with Loremen

For this first episode in our Festive Folklore series for December 2025, I'm joined by my podcast pals, James Shakeshaft and Alasdair Beckett-King, b…

5 months, 2 weeks ago