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The first of two episodes featuring interviews recorded live at the UK Ghost Story Festival in Derby in February 2026.
In this first part, host Mark Norman meets four presenters from the festival to discuss their particular areas of interest. You will hear:
DAN WEBBER discussing queer readings of Dracula and theatrical adaptations of ghost stories
TRACY FAHEY on Irish ghosts and the idea of ghost estates
ANTHONY KERRIGAN talking about fairy folklore and its links to abduction cases
RICHARD FARREN BARBER answering the question 'What mkaes an effective ghost?'
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The first of two episodes featuring interviews recorded live at the UK Ghost Story Festival in Derby in February 2026.
In this first part, host Mark Norman meets four presenters from the festival to discuss their particular areas of interest. You will hear:
DAN WEBBER discussing queer readings of Dracula and theatrical adaptations of ghost stories
TRACY FAHEY on Irish ghosts and the idea of ghost estates
ANTHONY KERRIGAN talking about fairy folklore and its links to abduction cases
RICHARD FARREN BARBER answering the question 'What mkaes an effective ghost?'
Support the Folklore Podcast on Patreon and get free exclusive bonus material. Join as a free member or on a paid tier at www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast

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