Reader: Amanda Newsom, Music by: Kai Engle at www.kai-engle.com, licensed under Creative CommonsThe Wind in the Willows is a children's book by Scottish novelist Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908.

Iron Teeth

Jan 28th, 2021 16m 10s

Jenny wi- the Iron Teeth dates from the late 19th and early 20th century when it was believed a monster haunted Glasgow. For a full reading of the poem "Jenny With the Iron Teeth", visit Scottish Stories for Telling on YouTube.https://www.y

The Wind in the Willows - Chapter 3 - The Wild Wood

Jan 10th, 2021 30m 21s

The Wind in the Willows is a children's book by Scottish novelist Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908.

The Witte Wieven of Tubbergen

Nov 23rd, 2020 19m 7s

The topic of this episode was suggested by our listener Julian.

More Scary Stories for Scary Times

Sep 8th, 2020 10m 1s

Resources mentioned in this episode (in order of discussion) -Reading list by Evette Dionnehttps://www.bitchmedia.org/article/bitchreads/black-horror-booksThe Artisian Geekhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCamkpihJtPvMuH49D6FejEwNew Y

Spiders

Jun 14th, 2020 20m 15s

"Spiders appear in folklore as both monsters and helpers of human kind. A Walk in the Dark explores arachnophobia through stories from Japan, west Africa, Southwest Native American stories, and American urban legends.

The Wind in the Willows - Chapter 2, "The Open Road"

May 26th, 2020 29m 20s

The Wind in the Willows, written by Kenneth GrahameRead by Amanda NewsomMusic by Kai Engel, www.kai-engel.com. Licensed under Creative Commons.Music for "Duck's Ditty" arranged by Keith Hopwood and Malcolm Rowe, 1983

The Wind in the Willows - Chapter One, "The River Bank"

May 24th, 2020 28m 53s

author: Kenneth Grahamemusic by: Kai Engelkai-engel.comLicensed under Creative Commons

Special Event Announcement

May 18th, 2020 3m 5s

Comfort and pleasant distraction – two things that may benefit many people now. Amanda and I feel that this is the perfect time to share one of our most beloved stories, Kenneth Grahame’s, The Wind in the Willows. Beginning this month and con

Bringers of the Dawn

May 16th, 2020 5m 34s

background music, "Celebration", courtesy of Purple Planet Music

The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral

May 11th, 2020 50m 40s

First Ash, now Oak - trees play significant roles in folklore, magic, and medicine throughout the world and across time. Join Amanda by the campfire for her reading of this M.R. James classic.

Scary Stories for Scary Times

Apr 26th, 2020 5m 48s

At times, some of us need distraction with bite. The light and gentle may not be enough to help us process what we are experiencing. We honor whatever it is that you are thinking or feeling or doing. We are here.

The Ash Tree

Mar 18th, 2020 46m 3s

The Ash Tree is a short ghost story by the British author M.R. James. It was first published in 1904 as part of the anthology, "Ghost Stories of an Antiquary". The story takes place in the late 17th century and the mid 18th century. (Reading a

S1: Toward a New Year

Dec 27th, 2019 5m 11s

Each time you overcome your fear of the future, you chip away at its very foundations. Eventually, you will clear a gap through which you can gaze upon the future with unhindered optimism.

A WALK IN THE DARK by Ancient Voices " The Masque of the Red Death"

Dec 9th, 2019 28m 55s

Amanda has set up camp alongside the crumbling wall of a long abandoned English abbey. Join us near the fire. What's that? Ah, the mummers have arrived and it is time for A Walk in the Dark.The Masque of the Red Death is a short story writte

ANCIENT VOICES with Amber Highland "The Hat Sells it"

Oct 27th, 2019 7m 59s

"The Hat Sells It"Where did you get that fabulous hat?In this episode, Amber shares the background and possible of origins of the witch's iconic pointy black hat.

ANCIENT VOICES with Amber Highland "The Witch's Hat"

Oct 27th, 2019 4m 13s

"The Witch's Hat"A poem by David Lewis PagetRecited by Amber HighlandBackground music track, "Come Play with Me" by Kevin MacLeodLicensed under Creative Commons

A WALK IN THE DARK by Ancient Voices "Hey, Are You Okay?"

Oct 21st, 2019 14m 31s

A WALK IN THE DARK by Ancient Voices "A Short Visit"

Oct 6th, 2019 4m 54s

"Music by CO.AG, sound effects by Craftcrest"

ANCIENT VOICES with Amber Highland " Elsie Finds Her Familiar"

Oct 4th, 2019 7m 39s

"Elsie Finds Her Familiar" by Lora Craig-Gaddis tells the story about how a young witch and a very special kitten first found each other.Learn more about Elsie and Pooka by visiting www.pookapages.com