In one of our occasional 'In Conversation' episodes, where we have no set theme but just chat with a fascinating guest from the world of folklore, we welcome Rev Peter Laws.Peter is the host of three of his own podcasts, an expert on 'Uncanny' with Danny Robins and the author of a number of books, including non-fiction title 'The Frighteners' which explores our interests with anything morbid.We cover ghosts, monsters, horror films and the significance to Peter of black rabbits. To find out more about Peter, please visit www.peterlaws.co.uk (www.peterlaws.co.uk)To support our work on Patreon to keep The Folklore Podcast running, please visit www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast (www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast)

Episode 143 - IN CONVERSATION WITH PETER LAWS

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In this episode of the Folklore Podcast we explore the psychology of trauma and its intersection with alleged paranormal phenomena, with guests Bill and Jaci Kousoulas.For some, paranormal occurrences can be a precursor to later trauma, either on a personal level or on a larger scale. For others, trauma may act as a catalyst from paranormal events and they find after suffering a personal loss or other tragedy that they become susceptible to what we might term supernatural happenings. But what is the psychology between this intersection of trauma and the paranormal? We explore the answer to this question with particular focus on the tragedy of the Point Pleasant Bridge collapse and its connection to the Mothman sightings.To support The Folklore Podcast and access extra content, please visit www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast (www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast)

Episode 156: TRAUMA AND THE PARANORMAL

The image of the fox appears in many cultures as a trickster figure, but in Asian folklore there are some subtle differences. The Chinese fox is a symbol of intelligence, and has the ability to shapeshift for example.Exploring the folklore of the Asian countries, with particular reference to foxes, in this episode creator and host of the podcast Mark Norman is joined by New York Times bestselling author Yangsze Choo. Yangsze's novel 'The Ghost Bride' was serisalised and broadcast as a Netflix original series and her latest work 'The Fox Wife' draws on the Asin fox folklore that we explore.Find Yangsze online at https://yschoo.com/ (https://yschoo.com/)To support The Folklore Podcast in all of its work and access additional content, please visit www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast (www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast)

Episode 155: THE FOX IN ASIAN FOLKLORE

Story: The Sun, or the Three Golden Hairs of the Old Man VsevedeReader: Natosha LyonSource: Slavic Fairy TaleEpisode produced by Tracy NicholasMusic by Al SeegerTo support the work of The Folklore Podcast, please visit www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast (www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast)For the whole back catalogue of content from The Folklore Podcast, please visit the website at www.thefolklorepodcast.com (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-3562383/episodes/e-127746235/edit/www.thefolklorepodcast.com)

Stories from the Hearth 6: The Sun

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Story: The White Wolf of the Hartz MountainsReader: Nicole C. DittmerSource: Short story extracted from Frederick Marryat's novel The Phantom Ship (1839)Episode produced by Tracy NicholasMusic by Al SeegerTo support the work of The Folklore Podcast, please visit www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast (www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast)For the whole back catalogue of content from The Folklore Podcast, please visit the website at www.thefolklorepodcast.com (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-3562383/episodes/e-127746235/edit/www.thefolklorepodcast.com)

Episode 143 - IN CONVERSATION WITH PETER LAWS

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