Podcast Episodes

Dying Arts #4: Corn Dollies

Season 666 Episode 5

In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin explore the dying art of corn dolly making.

Part of the "Dying Arts" series, they discuss the link between European beliefs around 'Harvest Maidens,' 'Corn Sp…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Haunting Season 2023 Episode #2

Season 666 Episode 4

The evenings are getting darker, and there's a spine-chilling tingle in the air, which can only mean one thing: it's Haunting Season!

For their second weekly double-bill of original ghost stories, Mar…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Three Ravens Bestiary #4: Demons

Season 666 Episode 3

In this Haunting Season Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor explore the arcane history of demons.

Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" bonus series, they move through Ancient Greek and Roman concepts of …

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Haunting Season 2023 Episode #1

Season 666 Episode 2

Grab yourself a mug of something warm, or maybe a glass of something stronger, wrap yourself in a blanket, close the curtains, and light some candles: it's Three Ravens Haunting Season and time to ge…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Magic and Medicines #4: Ouija

Season 666 Episode 1

In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin start their month-long 'Haunting Season' with a discussion of the history of Ouija.

Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, they chat about the first record…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Series 2 Episode 13: Yorkshire

Season 2 Episode 13

For the Three Ravens Series 2 finale, Martin and Eleanor yomp to Yorkshire, England's largest county, releasing an appropriately-sized bumper episode!

After looking ahead to Haunting Season, and discu…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Something Wicked #3: The Red Barn Murder

Season 2 Episode 25

In this Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor discuss a ghostly murder that took the Victorian world by storm.

Part of the "Something Wicked" series, they chat about the life of William Corder and his lov…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Series 2 Episode 12: Cheshire

Season 2 Episode 12

On this week's episode, Eleanor and Martin venture to Cheshire, a county rich with ancient mysteries.

After discussing Old Holy Rood Day and St Helena, they dabble in the River Dee and then dive into …

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Dying Arts #3: Marionette Making

Season 2 Episode 24

In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin talk about the dying art of marionette-making.

Part of the "Dying Arts" series, they discuss puppetry in general, including the history of the tradition acros…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Series 2 Episode 11: Northumberland

Season 2 Episode 11

On this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor head to Northumberland, heart of the once mighty Kingdom of Northumbria.

Once they've had a quick chat about Samuel Johnson Commemoration Day and the Southwa…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago