Podcast Episodes

Series 4 Episode 5: Warwickshire

Season 4 Episode 5

On this week's episode we're headed back to Warwickshire, and Martin is telling his take on the legend of Lady Godiva!

We start off chatting about St Ethelbert, and the rather severe haircut he receiv…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Local Legends #4: Adam Bushnell

Season 4 Episode 21

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire to chat about County Durham, a writer's life, and so much more, with storyteller and author of over 40 books, including Coun…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Something Wicked #8: Burke and Hare

Season 4 Episode 20

In this week's bonus episode, Martin talks us through the ghastly crimes of Burke and Hare - with a side serving of the history of medicine!

Part of the "Something Wicked" series, we start by chatting…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Series 4 Episode 4: County Durham

Season 4 Episode 4

On this week's episode we're headed back to County Durham, and Eleanor is telling her chilling take on The Cauld Lad of Hylton Castle!

We start off chatting about The Blessing of the Boats, Old May Da…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Local Legends #3: Mike O'Connor

Season 4 Episode 19

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire to chat about Cornwall, Medieval music, King Arthur, and so much more, with expert storyteller and author of Cornish Folk Ta…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Dying Arts #8: Pipe Making

Season 4 Episode 18

In this week's bonus episode, Eleanor talks us through the history of clay and wooden pipe making.

Part of the "Dying Arts" series, we start by discussing the first recorded uses of smoking, including…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Series 4 Episode 3: Cornwall

Season 4 Episode 3

On this week's episode, we're headed back to Cornwall, where Martin is telling his take on The Sword in the Stone!

We start off chatting about Rogationtide, the ancient festival of 'Beating the Bounds…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Local Legends #2: The Faerie Folk

Season 4 Episode 17

For the second episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire to chat about Somerset and the life of a content creator with enigmatically anonymous internet personality The Faerie Folk.

I…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Three Ravens Bestiary #8: Dragons

Season 4 Episode 16

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!

P…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Series 4 Episode 2: Somerset

Season 4 Episode 2

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 lif…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago