Why Are Festivals Culturally Important? In Episode 72, we sit down with Jacob Quijas, host of the Viva La Festiva podcast, to explore the
How have fairies evolved in their representations from pre-Christian times to the modern day? In Episode 71, Ivy Lewis—veteran, war artist, novelist, and folklore
Did you know that many of the stories we recognize as Western, likely have origins in the Middle East? In episode 70 we are
What is the power of a name? In this episode, we sit down with Alexandra Aikhenvald, Professor at the Jawun Research Centre at Central
Is Krampus a villain we should fear, or is he Santa’s sidekick? In episode 68, we speak with Jeff Belanger—author, podcaster, storyteller, and explorer
In Episode 67, Tony Walker—author, narrator, and host of the popular YouTube channel Classic Ghost Stories—delves into the fascinating tradition of Christmas ghost stories.
Were the medieval times a dull era? In episode 66 Alli Templeton, a historian and author of the blog Medieval Wanderings, sets the record
Do you knock on wood or hold your breath when driving past a graveyard? Superstitions are a fascinating aspect of cultures worldwide. In episode
What works come to mind when you think of Gothic literature? This dark and macabre genre features many authors who might surprise you, including
Have you heard of the legend of the naked dead or the vanishing hitchhiker? Join us on episode 63 as we dive into the
What could be more perfect than the combination of live theater and folklore? In episode 62, Henry Cameron Allen, founder of Folklore Theatre Company,
Do you have a story that made a deep impact in your life? In episode 61, Laura Simms, an internationally acclaimed storyteller and writer
What secrets lie within Scotland’s ancient folklore? Graeme Johncock, author of Scotland Stories: Historic Tales for Incredible Places joins us on episode 60 as
You have heard of Walt Disney Parks but what do you know of Walt Disney, the man? Disney historian Phil Gramlick in episode 59
How can we apply mythology to better our well-being? In episode 58, Dr. Catherine Svehla, a storytelling scholar and consultant in the field of
