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Episode 386 Fae, Folklore and the Paranormal with Kate Rae

This episode I welcome Kate Rae to the show to dive into her love of the Fae and Folklore and the paranormal whilst also looking at one of Nottinghamshire’s strangest cases, that of the Wollaton Gnomes. Kate and I discuss her overcoming her paranormal fears, embracing the weird and her fascination with the Wollaton caseContinue reading “Episode 386 Fae, Folklore and the Paranormal with Kate Rae”

Episode 380: Heartstrings of the Khyber with Komal Salman & Shaherzaad Laila

We head to Asia today as I welcome authors Komal Salman and Shaherzaad Laila to the show to discuss their fantastic new book “Heartstrings of the Kyhber – A Collection of Pashto Folktales”. This collection of stories has been published in English for the first time thanks to the diligent work of Komal and ShaherzaadContinue reading “Episode 380: Heartstrings of the Khyber with Komal Salman & Shaherzaad Laila”

Episode 332: Urban Legends with Gail De Vos

We’ve all heard or seen stories over the years that people will swear happened to them or a friend of a friend which on face value seem strange and often weird but if we dig a little deeper, the facts become blurry. It seems it doesn’t matter where you live in the world, you willContinue reading “Episode 332: Urban Legends with Gail De Vos”

Episode 309: Back Roads Lore with Chad Lewis, David Weatherly and Kevin Lee Nelson

My guests this week have come together under the banner of Back Roads Lore to collate, collect and preserve American folklore in a regular periodical covering all kinds of strange phenomena. David, Chad and Kevin need no introduction to most lovers of the fortean and we discuss some strange tales from Scarecrow Lore, to TaintedContinue reading “Episode 309: Back Roads Lore with Chad Lewis, David Weatherly and Kevin Lee Nelson”

Episode 296: Welsh Fairies with Mhara Starling

We head to Wales today in the company of author and practising with Mhara Starling who guides us into the myth and legends of Wales. In her new book, “Welsh Fairies” Mhara traces the threads of fairy lore from ancient Welsh literature, such as the Mabinogion, to Mhara s contemporary experiences. A big thank youContinue reading “Episode 296: Welsh Fairies with Mhara Starling”