Our roving reporter, Amielia, tracks down Santa Claus for an exclusive pre-Christmas interview. Santa, by his own admission, is 1700 years old and spends most of his year residing at the North Pole with the lovely Mrs. Claus and their magical elves. When Santa is not on duty, he is an accomplished actor, story-teller, and compere and you can find out more at gregdraven.com.

Amielia is 13 years old and goes to school in the Eastbourne, UK area. She is a very creative young lady and hopes to pursue a career in the Entertainment industry. She has appeared in several episodes of the Podshow. Keep an ear open for more interviews by Amielia in the future.

Christmas 2020: To catch up with Santa in the Eastbourne, UK area do go find out details at Santa's Grotto Experience.

The Seals and Selkies of Celtic Folklore

This is a huge show all about that magical seal-people of Celtic myth, the Sekies. You'll hear five fantastic pieces of music, two old stories, and one lovely modern story from the Faerytale Apothecary. It also includes some fascinating Selkie folklore from Morgan Daimler's New Dictionary of Fairies.

Full show-notes, details, and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/sealfolk

Running Order:

• Intro 0:39
• News & Views 1:28
• The Selkie - Damh the Bard 2:34
• Tom Moore & the Seal Woman 8:48
• The Seal Woman's Lament - Kate & Corwen 14:23
• Selkies - Morgan Daimler 17:22
• A New Dictionary of Fairies - Book Review 23:46
• Wild and Stepping Sea - Raevyn 25:51
• Selkie - The Faerytale Apothecary 30:16
• The Seal-Woman's Sea-Joy - Kate & Corwen 58:16
• The Mermaid Wife 1:02:46
• Shore of Dreams - Paul Newman 1:08:45
• The Seal-Wife - Signe Pike/Inciting a Riot 1:11:28
• Listener Feedback - Dan Papworth 1:13:54

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x

Released: 8th September 2020, 1hr 17m

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For incidental music:

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Jigger, Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for more details.

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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The Saga of Branwen reaches its conclusion

The Saga of Branwen reaches its conclusion in the company of the Head of Bran on the mystical island of Gwales. This time out of time is known as the Assembly of the Wondrous Head.

This episode is the 12th and final episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/assembly

Running Order:

• Intro 0:38

• News and Views 1:05

• Recap 2:47

• Story 4:22

• These Hollow Hills (Once More) - Damh the Bard 15:20

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

It's always great to hear from you! Email [email protected] or call us with Speakpipe

We'd like to wish you 'Hwyl fawr!', which is Welsh for Goodbye and have fun, or more literally Wishing a Good Mood on you!

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Sorrow upon sorrow as the seven lonely knights return to Anglesey with their dying King...

After a great tragedy, the last surviving Seven Men go on towards Harlech in deep sorrow only to discover that the realm of Caradawg has suffered injury while they were away. They hear of the Battle of the Dancing Sword at which many nobles died.

This episode is the 11th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/betrayal

Running Order:

• Intro 0:32
• News and Views 1:12
• Recap 4:13
• Story 6:30
• Listener Review - Tara 21:57
• Paper Rainbow - George Nicholas 23:07

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

It's always great to hear from you! Email [email protected] or call us with Speakpipe

We'd like to wish you 'Hwyl fawr!', which is Welsh for Goodbye and have fun, or more literally Wishing a Good Mood on you!

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The gift of the Great House goes horribly wrong and war breaks out between the Irish and the Welsh.

Efnissien comes to an important decision and war breaks out amongst the celebrants in the Great House. The war between the Irish and the Welsh takes on a drastic turn as the Irish use the mystic Cauldron of Regeneration to bolster their numbers.

This episode is the 10th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/betrayal

Running Order:

• Intro 0:32
• News and Views 1:24
• Recap 3:51
• Story 5:56
• Promo - Beneath the Long Man's Feet 25:15
• The Soul of Nature - Jenna Greene 27:40

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

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Brân receives a very tempting offer from the Irish King, Matholwch.

Matholwch offers to build Brân the Blessed a house large enough to house him and offers him loyalty in exchange for peace. As a Client King of Brân's, Brân would become the King of the Two Islands.

This episode is the 9th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/temptations

Running Order:

• Intro 0:35
• News and Views 1:39
• Recap 3:26
• Story 5:34
• Listener Feedback - Rodrigo 20:44
• The Green Man - Jonathan Kershaw 22:29

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

It's always great to hear from you! Email [email protected] or call us with Speakpipe

We'd like to wish you 'Hwyl fawr!', which is Welsh for Goodbye and have fun, or more literally Wishing a Good Mood on you!

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Brân receives some startling news and goes on a trip with his brothers to the green fields of Erin...

King Brân gets some very disturbing news about Branwen and gathers the Host of Prydein to avenge the insults done to his sister. A long and bloody war ensues but will Branwen be rescued?

This episode is the 8th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/hosting

Running Order:

• Intro 0:38
• News and Views 1:11
• Recap 1:47
• Story 3:52
• Promo - Fun Without Flags 25:22
• Maiden, Mother, Crone - Cernunnos Rising 22:29

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

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Branwen goes to reland with her husband but her new bed of roses reveals a few sharp thorns.

Matholwch and Branwen set up home in Ireland and a son is born to them. After a while, the King hears whispers from his people and Branwen suffers a terrible fate.

This episode is the 7th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/kitchensandkings

Running Order:

• Intro 0:25
• News and Views 1:28
• Recap 2:10
• Story 3:45
• Promo - Greg Draven 20:50
• The Children of Lir - Spiral Dance 22:29

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

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We'd like to wish you 'Hwyl fawr!', which is Welsh for Goodbye and have fun, or more literally Wishing a Good Mood on you!

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The High King Bran makes an unparalleled offer to recompense the Irish King's great injury

Matholwch accepts the honour price that Bran offers him but Bran soon realises that the Irish King is still not truly happy. The Welsh King comes up with an honour price higher than any ever paid before to ease the heart of the Irish King.

This episode is the 6th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/cauldron

Running Order:

• Intro 0:34
• News and Views 1:10
• Recap 2:56
• Story 4:27
• The Spirit of Trees - Blanche Rowen & Mike Gulston 22:58

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

It's always great to hear from you! Email [email protected] or call us with Speakpipe

We'd like to wish you 'Hwyl fawr!', which is Welsh for Goodbye and have fun, or more literally Wishing a Good Mood on you!

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A hideous and horrific act occurs and the Irish High King suffers a grave insult..

Nissien and Efnissien arrive home from Rome and Efnissien discovers that the marriage between Branwen and the Irish King Matholwch has been arranged without his knowledge or presence. He feels he has suffered a great insult and exacts a most horrific revenge.

This episode is the 5th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/bloodontheland

Running Order:

• Intro 0:34
• News and Views 1:10
• Recap 2:56
• Story 4:27
• Listener Feedback - Chris 19:50
• Promo - Crone's Porch Podcast 21:06
• The Stones and Bones of Albion - Damh the Bard 22:58

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

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