Fireside

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Fireside episodes

October 20, 2021 146 - Episode CXLVI - Geraint and the Knight of the Sparrowhawk
In epsidoe 146, Kevin tells of the knight Arthur’s knight Geraint, and his defence of the honour of Gwenovere. There’s jousting, violence and romance - what’s not to like?
This continues The Mabinogion, the tales of Welsh Mythology.
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32 min
October 13, 2021 145 - Episode CXLV - The Countess of the Fountain
In episode 145 of Fireside, Kevin tells of the knight Owain who goes to defeat the mysterious knight of the fountain. What Owain does not anticipate, is falling in love with the knight’s wife…
This continues our look at The Mabinogion - the tales of Welsh Mythology.
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34 min
October 06, 2021 144 - Episode CXLIV - Llud and Llefelys
In episode 144, Kevin tells of two brothers - one the King of the Britons, the other the King of France, one kind and powerful; the other wise and prudent. These two brothers must join their skills and talents to overcome three plagues gripping the island of Britain.
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33 min
September 29, 2021 143 - Episode CXIII - The Dream of Emperor Maxen
In episode 143 of Fireside, Kevin tells the tale of a Roman Emperor who dreams of the love of his life and must travel across the sea to the land of Wales to find her - even if it costs him Rome.
This continues Fireside’s adaptation of The Mabinogion - the stories from Welsh Mythology.
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32 min
September 22, 2021 142 - Episode CXLII - Peredur and the Fortress of Wonders
In episode 142, Kevin tells the final tale of Peruder, knight of King Arthur, who is falsely insulted and goes in search of the the Fortress of Wonders to clear his good name! This continues the stories of the Mabinogion, the tales of Welsh Mythology.
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34 min
September 15, 2021 141 - Episode CXLI - Peredur and the Serpent of the Cairn
In episode 141 of Fireside, Kevin continues his journey through the Mabinogion - the tales of Welsh Mythology - with the Arthurian Knight’s Tale of Peredur and his adventures with the Sons of the King of Suffering, the Countess of the Feats and the Mound of Mourning - where dwells the Serpent of the Cairn…
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33 min
September 08, 2021 140 - Episode CXL - The Mute Knight
In episode 140 of Fireside, Kevin continues the Mabinogion, the tales of Welsh Mythology, with the Arthurian romance of Peredur - the knight who swears to not speak to a Christian soul, until he earns the care of the woman he loves.
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33 min
September 01, 2021 139 - Episode CXXXIX - Peredur, Knight of the Round Table
In episode 139 of Fireside, Kevin begins the Three Welsh Romances of The Mabinogion, the tales of Welsh Mythology, with the story of Peredur - a young lad who dreams of of becoming one of King Arthur’s Knights.
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42 min
August 25, 2021 138 - Episode CXXXVIII - Lleu and Blodeuedd
In episode 138 of Fireside, Kevin tells the final part of the fourth branch of the Mabinogion - the tales of Welsh mythology - with the troubled marriage of a man and his wife made of flowers: infidelity, treachery and vengeance abound…
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37 min
August 18, 2021 137 - Episode CXXXVII - The Curse of Arianrhod
In episode 137 of Fireside; Kevin continues the fourth branch of the Mabinogi, the tales of Welsh Mythology - by telling the story of a young boy cursed by his mother for the crime of his own birth. But there is more to Arianrhod’s wrath…

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37 min

About Fireside

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Fireside is the Irish Storytelling Podcast. Kevin C. Olohan is your host and Fireside Bard. Every Wednesday, Kevin takes a story from Folklore or Mythology, gives it a fresh retelling, and discusses the story itself and the craft, culture and history of Storytelling. Whether you’re a folklore fanatic, or someone who just enjoys hearing a good yarn, you can always join Kevin by the Fireside.