It’s an old classic- three men walk into a bar and decide to give their dead friend’s corpse one last card game- oh, wait! You mean you HAVEN’T heard that one? 

This Lincolnshire story was based on something that really happened! Despite being kept from the 18th Century press, it seems local gossip about the event not only inspired different versions but even two poems by classical writers in the 19th Century!

This month's chat discusses the multiple variations of this tale as well as the two poems inspired by the story..... or did they inspire the tale as it is known today? 

The following links were very helpful in my research:

https://www.heritagesouthholland.co.uk/article/the-tale-of-the-holbeach-gamesters/

https://lincolnshirefolktalesproject.com/2024/02/20/the-holbeach-gamesters/

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We're back in Nottingham!  And a poor little girl is taken in by a witch.... what could  possibly go wrong?

This month's chat discusses East Midland folklore on cress, gooseberry bushes and apple trees;  what has the apple got to do with with both Halloween AND Christmas in Nottinghamshire?  You'll have to listen and find out!

Also, I shall be looking into the hypothesis of whether or not witches, fairies and ghosts are in fact the same thing.....

As promised in the episode, here is the link to my being interviewed by Owen Staton on his amazing podcast 'The Time Between Times': 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zUtuzfKtM2ZJPhqSWmpyg?si=ff8c9b233da94189

Wishing all of my listeners a Merry Midwinter, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  See you all in 2025.

Blessings of the season, 

Dylan. /|\

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Love conquers all..... or does it?  How can a simple and honest thing such as love destroy a whole town in Wales?
A whole episode as requested by regular listener, Nik.

This month's tale involves love, murder and, of course, a curse. 
This month's chat discusses the folklore associated with Kenfig and Kenfig Pool. 

If you'd like to learn more about the rich history of Kenfig, you can do so here: 
https://kenfigorg.wordpress.com/

And if you would like to know more about Kenfig Pool as a destination you can do so here: https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/nature-or-wildlife/kenfig-national-nature-reserve-917595

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In this tale from the Ojibwe First Nation we encounter something that strikes fear even into the bravest of hearts.

When a warrior and his family are trying to survive a harsh winter, the warrior goes in search of food but encounters instead his worst fear: The Wendigo!  Which will kill him first: The oncoming snow storm or the man-eating spirit before him?

This story was selected by my good friend, fellow blogger and horror author Aspasia S. Bissas.  You can order her books online and please do visit her website for details: https://aspasiasbissas.com/

Warning: This episode contains details of a graphic nature and discusses cannibalism and murder, so is not recommended for younger listeners.  Parental discretion is advised. 

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In this Derbyshire set tale, a minister from Ashbourne makes his journey to carry on the Lord's Work despite the setbacks that have already presented themselves.  
Seeking shelter in a dilapidated house, the minister finds not all the residents are of this world....

This month's chat discusses not only fairy lore in Derbyshire, but as the story takes place on the last day of October, we also discuss Derbyshire customs on and around Halloween!

Yes, it is a bit strange discussing Halloween in July, but hey, who doesn't enjoy Halloween!?

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This Northamptonshire tale is in regards of a very curious building called the Triangular Lodge.  On the grounds of Rushton Hall, it is in fact, younger than the hall itself.

However, this also means that because of its unusual shape, it has inspired many tales all of its own!

Towards the end of the 18th Century, the 6th Viscount Cullen is showing off his inherited home to a friend of his.... until the friend finds an entryway into a mysterious tunnel in the cellar of the lodge!  Who will go down and see what lies therein?

This month's chat discusses the lodge's curious origins and its connection to Catholicism and even the Gunpowder Plot!

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I've always wanted to cover a vampire story..... and here it is!

Set in Hungary, 1725, the villagers of Medveða are being haunted by one of their own who died a sudden death!  Keeping one of the undead down is hard enough, what happens when others start being attacked?

The Chat section discusses the two government investigations that brought the "Vampire" to European infamy, it also challenges what we think we know about these blood sucking creatures and where our beliefs came from. 

WARNING:  Due to the graphic nature of some of the descriptions in this episode, you might want to make sure you are NOT eating whilst listening.  

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Now 10 years old, young Jeffery is sent as part of an envoy for Queen Henrietta Maria to her home country of France.

Jeffrey will learn what it is to be loved and adored and yet..... events beyond his control will teach him a stark reminder of what the outside world away from the royal courts is truly like. 

If this is the first time you have found this podcast (Greetings and welcome!), scroll until you see 'Jeffrey Hudson: The Boy in the Pie' before listening to this one.

CONTENT WARNING:
This episode contains mention of death in infancy and a discussion on appropriate terms for People with Dwarfism.  I apologise in advance if I stumble or slip on both parts and mean no offence whatsoever. 

The paths the chat section takes are not down the folkloric routes as such, as they take us to some lore about Jeffrey Hudson himself!

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In the depths of Lincolnshire, time was that the coming of Spring was hurried with certain rituals to the spirits of the land.  People looked for the Green Mist, for only on its arrival was Winter truly over. 

The Green Mist is a tale that warns about things unseen that are always listening....

The Chat section discusses Boggarts, bogles and ancient field rites from Anglo-Saxon times.  There is also an update on the previous tale The Boggart and the Farmer. 

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Yuletide greetings and cheer!  
Back home in Nottinghamshire,  this month's tale sees King Henry II getting himself lost whilst hunting in Sherwood Forest.... until he meets a very strange individual indeed. 
December's chat includes a talk about wassailing.  So grab yourself a mulled wine, put your feet up and enjoy this winter tale of hospitality, generosity and friendship.
Wassail!

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