
Folklore: Beliefs, traditions & culture of the people. Traditional folklore themes from around the world. An accessible podcast ranked in the top 0.5% of shows globally, bringing free access to many of the world's experts in folklore, authors, broadcasters and more.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 258 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryHistorySociety & Culture | |||

I chat with author Michelle Paver about all things ghost story. What makes a good haunt? Which are her favourites and which doesn't she like? And what do ghosts mean to her?
For the second part of the interview we take a look at Michelle's new novel... more
The British ritual year is full of fascinating public events, sports, games, processions and festivals. Whether long-running or modern, revival or continuous, there is something for everyone and a rich background of folklore and tradition behind them... more
I gather together a gaggle of witchcraft historians to discuss the cult TV gameshow 'The Traitors'. To what extent do the machinations of the contestants in the show, whichever version that might be, draw parallels with the witch-hunts of the Early M... more
While there are many famous names associated with the ghost story, some are less commonly linked, and even fewer are women. In the episode of the podcast we focus on one of those in particular, Edith Nesbit.
Best known as a children's writer under t... more
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Smart and well written
Saw this on Bluesky the other day and decided to take a listen- I was surprised that it’s been around for a while but now understand since it’s so well done.
What a pity. I so wanted a podcast of classic tales but the readers are so bad that it’s like sitting in six grade again listening to my poor friends struggle flatly through sentence after sentence in English class.
Absolutely pointless.
By far the best folklore podcast out there. I greatly enjoy how thoroughly researched everything is.
I have been a Poddie since 2007. This is excellent.
Ver informative and clearly spoken.
No Whitney, nasal American accents.
Great content.
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This podcast focuses on exploring the rich tapestry of folklore, traditions, and cultural narratives from across the globe. It often features discussions with renowned authors, researchers, and experts who reveal insights into historical and contemporary folklore themes, including witchcraft, ghost stories, and the significance of community events. Episodes are characterized by in-depth conversations that intertwine academic research with accessible storytelling, making complex subjects engaging for a general audience. Unique elements include personal anecdotes and reflections, which foster a sense of intimacy and connection to the stories shared, and the inclusion of various cultural perspectives on folklore.
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The Folklore Podcast launched 9 years ago and published 258 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Folklore Podcast include:
1. Michelle Paver
2. Dave Brewis
3. Claire Louise Amias
4. Marion Gibson
5. Jenny Carden
6. Professor Bob Edgar
7. Lyndsey Croal
8. Su Bristow
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