Weird Tales Radio Show hosted by Charles Christian

In Episode 94 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we look at some weird Christmas folklore traditions to scare naughty children + we talk to author Martin Wall about his book ‘The Magical History of Britain’ - druids, Arthurian tales, Glastonbury legends and Robert Plant + we explore the pagan origins of Yule and ask if Santa Claus is really the Norse god Odin + don’t forget to wear new socks on Christmas Eve otherwise the Yule Cat will get you!

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In Episode 93 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to paranormal researcher & radio presenter Derren Mace about his ghostly encounters and then are joined by Weird Tales favourite Naomi to hear about the Winter Solstice & listen to a magical Christmas tale.

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In Episode 92 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we’re getting into the Christmas spirit with Yuletide folklore, Christmas traditions, a little bit of the Grinch and plenty of seasonal ghost stories

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In Episode 91 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have a supernatural horror fiction special: we have an interview with writer & editor Glynn Owen Barrass about the enduring legacy of the author H.P. Lovecraft + we talk to author Ben Eads about his new book Hollow Heart and the writers who influenced him + we meet the demonic guardian of Canon Alberic’s scrapbook - which should send you off with nightmares!

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In Episode 90 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we discuss at some of the history, folklore and myths surrounding Thanksgiving - We hear about the last English Witch Trial - We go looking for Medieval Church Graffiti - In more Practical Magick we learn how to make and use ‘War Water’ - And Janie delves into Christmas Pudding making traditions associated with Stir-Up Sunday. 

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In Episode 89 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we hear about ghostly encounters from around the world in ancient times - and learn of some of the unusual remedies for dealing with unwelcome hauntings. Mesopotamian suppositories anyone?

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In Episode 88 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have a Witchcraft Special including an interview with Wicca legend Maxine Sanders the ‘Queen of the Witches’ + we talk to Darren Charles about the Scottish & Newcastle witchcraft trials, encounter a haunted computer disk drive & meet 'Day of the Dead' Barbie

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In Episode 87 of the Weird Tales Radio Show our Big Interview is with Edward Parnell about his new book “Ghostland” - the search for the haunted country of ghost stories, weird fiction & folk horror movies like “The Wicker Man” + Weird Tales Radio favourite Naomi of Inannas explains the spiritual significance of Samhain/Halloween + we ask what kind of spirit are they hoping to raise with the biggest ouija-board in the world?

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In Episode 86 of the Weird Tales Radio Show our Big Interview is with Marshall Julius about his excellent new book “Vintage Geek” - then we talk to film historian Gary Parsons about British Witchcraft Documentaries of the 1970s - were the objective or exploitation? Plus we also touch upon movies by Kenneth Anger and about Aleister Crowley.

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In Episode 85 of the Weird Tales Radio Show, it’s another hour of fun and strangeness as we say “Ahoy, me hearties” and look at some maritime superstitions then rummage through Davy Jones’ Locker + we’ve tales of witchcraft ancient and modern + we visit haunted pubs to consider the Top 10 ghostly manifestations + we recall the old tradition of “crabbing the parson” and hear of a modern vicar who says “No ghosts please, we’re Christian"

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