Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
Something Wicked #5: Hans Trapp
Season 3 Episode 17
In this week's Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor dig into the legend of the Christmas Scarecrow, Hans Trapp.
Part of the "Something Wicked" series about folkloric true crimes, they set the scene by ta…
Published on 2 years ago
The Three Ravens Christmas Special
Season 3 Episode 43
Deck the halls and jingle your bells as Eleanor and Martin welcome you to a festive celebration of all things Christmas, Yule, and Midwinter!
Starting off deep in prehistory, they chat through the pag…
Published on 2 years ago
The Thirteenth Step
Season 3 Episode 42
As promised, here is a spooky ghost story for Christmas care of Three Ravens.
Following in the tradition of M.R. James, E.F. Benson, and Charles Dickens, it feels only right to cosy up and listen to s…
Published on 2 years ago
Advent 2023: A Partridge In A Pear Tree
Season 3 Episode 41
In their final Advent 2023 mini-episode, Martin and Eleanor come up against a problem: partridges don't have much of a place in folklore!
They make a valiant effort, discussing how Perdix was transfor…
Published on 2 years ago
Advent 2023: Two Turtle Doves
Season 3 Episode 40
In their penultimate Advent 2023 mini-episode, Eleanor and Martin talk Two Turtle Doves - which aren't white! Who knew?!
In addition to chewing over the slightly unnerving roles doves traditionally pl…
Published on 2 years ago
Dying Arts #5: Christmas Crafts
Season 3 Episode 16
In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin discuss traditional Christmas crafts.
Part of the "Dying Arts" series, they start of chatting about Midwinter, Yule Logs, and the Ashen Faggot, then discuss t…
Published on 2 years ago
Advent 2023: Three French Hens
Season 3 Episode 39
In their tenth Advent 2023 mini-episode, Martin and Eleanor discuss French Hens, which are a genuine, actual thing!
Aside from Eleanor performing the St Crispian Day speech from Henry V (yes, the whol…
Published on 2 years ago
Advent 2023: Four Colley Birds
Season 3 Episode 38
In their ninth Advent 2023 mini-episode, Eleanor and Martin are talking Four Colley Birds, and not 'Calling Birds' at all!
From 'Sing a Song of Sixpence,' which dates back to the Renaissance, to Celti…
Published on 2 years ago
Advent 2023: Five Gold Rings
Season 3 Episode 37
For their eighth Advent 2023 mini-episode, Martin and Eleanor are facing down eternity to talk Five Gold Rings!
They begin talking about the special properties of gold and the symbolism of rings from …
Published on 2 years ago
Advent 2023: Six Geese A-Laying
Season 3 Episode 36
In their seventh Advent 2023 mini-episode, Eleanor and Martin are talking Six Geese A-Laying.
They start off chatting about whether geese are really just big ducks (and remain split on the matter) all…
Published on 2 years ago