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RIP Terence Davies, one of our favourite filmmakers, who died this week. No guests on this episode, just Andy talking about what he loves about Terence Davies' films. Davies' was one of the best ever at using film to explore themes of memory an
'In comes I, Old Father Christmas...'We love the pageantry of the Christmas period. For our festive Christmas special we are joined by Sem from the Wantage Mummers group.We learn all about the traditions of English mummers plays which take pl
Director George Popov returns to the podcast to dicuss his folklore and folk horror documentary 'Sideworld: Terrors of the Sea'. He explains how they created this mix of documentary and narrative and why there is such faascination with the folk
We are joined by Maria Galizia and Caitlin Bramwell who are the hosts of the new Newcastle Witches Podcast. We delve into the history of my home city to investigate the Newcastle Witch trials and the nature of witch hunting in the 17th century.
Our Midsummer Special episode celebrating William Shakespeare's play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. We're joined by expert Shakespeare practitioner Ben Spiller from the 1623 Theatre company to discuss the play and how Ben eplores Shakespeare with
Our Midsummer Special episode celebrating William Shakespeare's play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. We're joined by expert Shakespeare practitioner Ben Spiller from the 1623 Theatre company to discuss the play and how Ben eplores Shakespeare with
This episode focuses on the character of Robin Hood. We interview Thadeus Papke, the host of Into the Greenwood podcast which is all about Robin Hood. Thadeus has amazing knowledge and love for this folklore character so we took a deep dive int
We are joined by Keith Leech, the organiser of Hastings Jack in the Green Festival. Keith explains the history of the Jack in the Green tradition and how this pageantry is performed all over the South of England to celebrate the coming of sprin
We're joined by director George Popov of Rubicon Films to discuss his recent folk horror indie films 'Hex' and 'The Droving' and we learn all about 'Sideworld', his new series of folklore and folk horror documentaries.'Hex' folk horror indie
We are joined by the brilliant Sian Esther Powell, host of the Celtic Myths & Legends podcast for a great discussion on folklore, language and culture from Cornwall and Wales.Introduction to the Celtic NationsCeltic Myths & Legends podcast
Interview with Stephen Rae 'Bard of Cumberland' about his creative endevours in painting, poetry and especially in fuilmmaking. We discuss his surrealist folkore films and how being a druid and a folklore storyteller have influenced his work.
Krampus special! Interview Part 2 with Al Ridenhour, author of 'Krampus and the Old Dark Christmas'. We discuss his book ann the nature of the folklore and customs surrounding 'The Christmas devil'.Who or what is Krampus?Krampus customs in t
Interview with Al Ridenhour, host of the Bone and Sickle podcast and author of 'Krampus and the Old Dark Christmas'. It is an incredible podcast, full of spooky atmospheres and high production values to deliver rich research in an entertaining
Interview podcast with Fraser Coull and James Harding, creators of emerging TV show 'Origins of the Laoich' which is inspired by Scottish history and mythology. Creating a new fantasy TV showInfluences of mythologyThe cultural history of Sc
Writer-Director Lucy Rose discusses the influence of folklore and the gothic in her work and tells us about her new gothic horror short film 'Taste' and her previous gothic horror 'She Lives Alone'.
Interview with Darren Charles of the Folk Horror Revival group which has 23,000 members. We discuss this Folk Horror genre and why it is so popular.Defining folk horror?Folk horror examplesWhat is the appeal of folk horror?How does it diff
Interview with Derek Jones, one half of the team at The Midnight Myth Podcast which explores films and popular culture through a lens of mythology, history and philosophy. Derek and Laurel run such a great podcast for all cinema lovers and it w
Interview with authors Angeline B Adams and Remco Van Straten about their new collection of sword and sorcery short stories 'The Red Man and Others'Re-thinking the sword and sorcery genreRepresenting disability and diversity in fantasy ficti
Filmmaker Andy Berriman joins DreamSwarm director Andy Mark Simpson to discuss magic realism and how it has influenced their work.Defining Magic RealismExamples of magic realist styleDifficulties of making magic realist filmsIs all cinema
Interview with fantasy author Alexandra Beaumont to discuss beliefs of astrologers in the Elizabethan era and how it influenced her upcoming fantasy novel 'Testament of the Stars'.Influence of Elizabethan astrologyInfluence of folkloreWorld
Interview with writer-director Aurora Fearnley about her sci-fi and folk horror films and what genre filmmaking can teach us about life's big questions:Sci- Fi and folk horror filmsFolk Horror, Human Nature and OtheringThe appeal of genre fi
Interview with Jess Toft from DELVE storytelling podcast. We discuss:The nature of memoryOral storytelling, folk tales, folk musicSocial HistoryLandscape, dialect and cultureThe DELVE podcast approach to folklore and local history.Follo
Interview with folk horror and fantasy author Paul Jameson. Discussing hsi writing process and influences and his folk horror novel 'Nightjar'.Inspiration from history and ancient monumentsInspiration from folkloreCombining post-apocalyptic
Interview with Melanie Lynch of Herstory Ireland to celebrate modern, historical and mythological women. St Brigid Day special.-Remembering women's stories in History- Illuminations art installation projects- The Goddess figure of St Brigid
Interview with Michelle and Liam from the FOWK colection of audio tales about their new winter folk tale.Why we tell folk stories in winterThe importance of winter restA new audio modern winter folktale@Fowk_Tales@DreamSwarm www.dreams
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