We're talking to Nicholas Jubber, a travel writer with a passion for the history of storytelling, and the evolution of myths and fairytales all over the world, from the deep past to our present day! Nick tells the story of 'The Flea' from the Italian fairytale collection The Tale of Tales before tel...
23/12/2021
⚔️🛡THE KNIGHTS WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS 🐎🎄
Featuring ‘The Hunting of the Wren’ performed by Finnegan Tui
🔊NEW EPISODE: https://youtu.be/w7QlkALxLA0
Welcome to the 2021 Christmas Special, Episode 4/4: King Arthur's festive merriment is disturbed by the revelation that someone has been stealing from his Tower, and have left behind an unfortunate gift...
King Arthur's festive merriment is disturbed by the revelation that someone has been stealing from his Treasury, and have left behind an unfortunate gift...W...
Welcome to the 2021 Christmas Special, Episode 3/4: A repentant brigand lands on the Isle of Man, and finds the Island is ruled by one of the Old Gods, the Fey Queen known as Tehi Tegi...
A repentant brigand, St. Maughold lands on the Isle of Man, and finds the Island is ruled by one of the Old Gods, the Fey Queen known as Tehi Tegi...Welcome ...
Welcome to the 2021 Christmas Special, Episode 2/4: When God created the world, he decided that the Kingdom of Birds required a Monarch. The mighty Eagle finds he has an unlikely contender for the crown...
When God created the world, he decided that the Kingdom of Birds requires a Monarch. The mighty Eagle finds he has an unlikely contender for the crown...Welc...
Welcome to the 2021 Christmas Special, Episode 1/4: A Knight famed for his generosity and for his Christmas feasts falls on hard times and is left with nothing. Until he goes out to pray under the Cherry Tree in the yard, and a winter miracle occurs...
16/12/2021
Rejoice! Not 1, not 2, not even 3, but 4 Xmas Special podcast episodes this month! Join us Dec 20 - Dec 23 for a round of tales from the Christmas Court of King Arthur!
Featuring tales by Rick Scott, and music by Caleb Jay Hennessy, Derek & Brandon Fiechter, and Finnegan Tui!
Lore & Legend is a new storytelling podcast exploring takes of the magical, the mystical and the legendary.
31/10/2021
THREE WONDROUS BEGGARS
LISTEN NOW: https://youtu.be/84KHuaW9aeU
Welcome to the 2021 Halloween Special, Episode 3 of 3.
There once lived a hard-hearted merchant who could not stand poor people, and would set his dogs on any who came to his sight. Then one evening, three very poor old men came begging at his door...
30/10/2021
THE THREE SNAKE LEAVES
LISTEN NOW: https://youtu.be/s7nlWqazzG0
Welcome to the 2021 Halloween Special, Episode 2 of 3.
A King's daughter once vowed to marry no one who would not promise to be buried with her if she died. This curious vow had frightened away all suitors: all but one, a young soldier in the service of the King...
29/10/2021
THREE SURGEONS
Welcome to the 2021 Halloween Special, Episode 1 of 3.
Once, there were three surgeons who believed that had achieved perfect mastery of the surgical arts. And these three surgeons came one day to an inn where they wished to stay the night...
Once, there were three surgeons who believed that had achieved perfect mastery of the surgical arts.And these three surgeons came one day to an inn where the...
26/10/2021
Don't miss the Lore & Legend Halloween Special This Year!
3 'Grimm' and Macabre Audio Tales from World Folklore and Mythology! Coming this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
New Episode! The Makers of Dreams with Daniel Allison
Daniel Allison is an USA Today bestselling author, oral storyteller, podcaster and coach from Scotland. We discuss Daniel’s desire to revive Scottish folklore in the popular consciousness, the success of his recent book of Scottish Myth & Legends, and the inspiration and vision behind his new online school of storytelling!
Daniel Allison is an USA Today bestselling author, oral storyteller, podcaster and coach from Scotland. His podcast, House of Legends, features a mix of classic stories from world folklore, to lesser-known Irish myths, Siberian legends and rare gems of Scottish folklore. We discuss Daniel’s desire...
07/08/2021
New Episode! The Tale of Wem the Dog with Jake Evans Storyteller
Jake is passionate about the natural world, and his stories are inspired by his interest in animals and landscapes. As well as hearing about Jake’s storytelling experiences, our conversation, recorded last year during lockdown, explored the different ways in which Jake has been using technology to keep in touch with his audiences.
Our story today is from Jake Evans, from Sutton Farm in Shropshire, a storyteller with a bottomless appetite for potent stories and adventures! Jake is passionate about the natural world, and his stories are inspired by his interest in animals and landscapes.
22/07/2021
08/07/2021
New Episode! Carys Nant Carfan with Storyteller Tamar Eluned Williams.
Tamar tells the tale of Carys Nant Carfan. We explore her journey from theatre and acting into the world of professional storytelling, how the stories she tells have changed and evolved, and her emerging sense of purpose as a storyteller.
Today we’re talking to storyteller Tamar Williams, who tells the tale of Carys Nant Carfan. Tamar is a bilingual storyteller, telling stories in Welsh and English. Our conversation explored Tamar’s own journey from theatre and acting into the world of professional storytelling.
03/06/2021
New Episode! Tales from the River Severn with Storyteller Amy Douglas!
Amy Douglas shares with us a series of tales of the River Severn - the longest river in Great Britain, which flows from the Cambrian Mountains of Wales through the counties of Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. Our conversation centered around the themes of landscape, tradition and mentorship in the storytelling world.
Amy Douglas shares with us a series of tales of the River Severn - the longest river in Great Britain, which flows from the Cambrian Mountains of Wales through the counties of Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire At the heart of Amy’s career as a storyteller is the relationship between s...
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Lore & Legend is a new storytelling podcast exploring takes of the magical, the mystical and the legendary. Every new series explores a new anthology of stories drawn from the world's cycles of myth, legend and fable. A fusion of traditional story, folklore research, immersive music and lively audio illustration with your hosts Rick Scott and Sebastian Odell.
Each series will feature regular stories from your hosts Rick Scott and Sebastian Odell, with bonus episodes from guest tellers active in the contemporary UK storytelling scene. Every podcast begins with a story; in the second half, Rick and Sebastian will discuss the lore behind the tale, the compelling nature of its narrative, and the creative process of adapting and performing it as a storyteller. In our bonus episodes, you'll hear a tale (or tales) from our guests, followed by an interview with them about their work as a storyteller.
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