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Folklore, Myths and Legends
Hosted by Andrew Wilkinson, Jackie Piper · EN
This podcast is a folklore revival project by Jackie Piper and Andrew Wilkinson. Researching and retelling stories from our past, based in the UK. Recorded in Trenton, New Jersey.
Research and narration: Jackie Piper
Production and music: Andrew Wilkinson
Photo editing and artwork: John Piper
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Superstitions at Sea
Dec 19, 202100:54:46Tap to summarizeAn albatross flying around a ship in the middle of the ocean was an omen of storms, wind and bad weather to come. It was also very unlucky to kill it because sailors thought that the souls of deceased sailors inhabited the albatross. Enjoy the poem written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge in 1797 - The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Discover more: @creativeasfolkAdditional credits: Research and narration: Jackie Piper. Production and music: A.Wilkinson (@data_wolf)Photo editing and artwork: John Piper
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Superstitions
Nov 23, 202100:26:14Tap to summarizeReferred to as ‘a notion’ it is not based on reason or knowledge, but fear of ominous significance. Custom acts, ceremonies or rituals can be attributed as a reaction. This irrational fear founded in the unknown is of course; superstition..Discover more: @creativeasfolk. Additional credits: Research and narration: Jackie Piper. Production and music: A.Wilkinson (@data_wolf) Photo editing and artwork: John Piper
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The Cottingley Fairies
May 7, 202100:29:55Tap to summarizeDo you believe in fairies? The term Fairytale was never more appropriate than in this 20th Century episode where fact and fiction became ‘faction.’ A folk tale of a more contemporary creation, imagined by two young girls which took the world by storm. This story has lasted over a century, and includes the involvement of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (author of Sherlock Holmes) who was a keen spiritualist. Discover more: @creativeasfolk. Additional credits: Research and narration: Jackie Piper Production and music: Andrew Wilkinson Photo editing and artwork: John Piper Thank you to New Pod City!
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The Hierarchy of the Hidden
Apr 8, 202100:32:07Tap to summarizeThe Hierarchy of the Hidden looks into the mysterious world of fairies, and some of the creatures that are a part of old world of beliefs. The fairy family encompasses a wider range of fantastical beings more than we might first have imagined. Ranging in scale from giants to miniature creatures, we explore their stories and conclude with the one fairy that traditionally still visits us. Discover more: @creativeasfolk . Additional credits: Research and narration: Jackie Piper Production and music: Andrew Wilkinson Photo editing and artwork: John Piper
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The Witch Hunters
Feb 14, 202100:22:41Tap to summarizeThis is the story of Matthew Hopkins, the most prolific witch hunter of the 15th Century. With partner John Stearne the two travelled throughout England hunting witches. Their practice included many methods, as well as identifying a witch by their animal known as a familiar. Additional credits: Research and narration: Jackie Piper Production and music: Andrew Wilkinson Photo editing and artwork: John Piper Recording engineer: Frank Sasso, New Pod City
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The Holly King
Dec 27, 202000:17:51Tap to summarizeA Midwinter tale about the seasonal cycle and the many traditions linked to the Winter Solstice, with both the Holly King and the Oak King. The meanings of yule, holly, mistletoe, ivy and Saturnalia are also investigated. Additional credits: Research and narration: Jackie Piper Production and music: Andrew Wilkinson Photo editing and artwork: John Piper. Recording engineer: Frank Sasso, New Pod City
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The Witches of Warboys
Sep 29, 202000:15:53Tap to summarizeIn April of 1593 one of the most notorious trials in the history of English witch-hunting, opened at Huntingdon Assizes. The case of the ‘Witches of Warboys’ began in the imagination of a sick child and ended in the deaths of three innocent people. Additional credits: Research and narration: Jackie Piper Production and music: Andrew Wilkinson Photo editing and artwork: John Piper Recording engineer: Frank Sasso, New Pod City
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Green Man
Aug 13, 202000:30:21Tap to summarizeCommonly depicted as a face, surrounded by leaves, he appears frequently as a name for English pubs. Considered the muse for Robin Hood, Jack in the Green & other green, folklore characters – he is as constant as Spring & the festivals associated with it. Digging a little deeper he has starring roles in other centuries & countries. Is there a connection between these characters, and if so—what is it? Additional credits: Research and narration: Jackie Piper Production and music: Andrew Wilkinson Photo editing and artwork: John Piper Recording engineer: Frank Sasso, New Pod City
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Black Shuck
Oct 23, 201900:24:26Tap to summarizeThis episode explores the black devil dog that haunted East Anglia and said to be the inspiration behind The Hound of the Baskervilles. A legend that returned to our present with the discovery of a large dog skeleton close to many of the original sightings. Additional credits: Research and narration: Jackie Piper Production and music: Andrew Wilkinson Photo editing and artwork: John Piper Recording engineer: Frank Sasso, New Pod City
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