I have reached page 10 of my rather delayed reading of @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social ‘s advance copy of Fairies A History and it had already dissed ancient aliens. This is a writer who knows how to secure a good review!

Book Review BECOMING BABA YAGA by Kris Spisak "Spisak’s writing style is easy and accessible, rather like sitting around a fire while a storyteller weaves a tale. The academic rigour underpinning her work is undeniable" Read the full review at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/becoming-bab...

OUT NOW! Season 11, Episode 195 FINDING ALBION Listen on your podcast app of choice, or via the podcast website at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-195.... BBC Radio 6 Music's Zakia Sewell in conversation, recorded live on location at @thebookery.bsky.social #folklore

I had the pleasure of catching up with @robinince.bsky.social at the library today where we hosted his presentation on neurodiversity and life generally! Such a fascinating talk and kudos for braving the frankly Dante-like temperatures

On 28th June, we are hosting the lovely @robinince.bsky.social at the library in which I work. Discounts for library card holders. If you are in my area, hopefully I'll see you there.

New episode out now! BLODEUWEDD MEETS FRANKENSTEIN I talk to special guest @barfridmantell.bsky.social about her new interpretation of the story of Blodeuwedd. Listen free on your app of choice or at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-194.... Video version at youtu.be/WU6QOi41BXM

The Cribbs Causeway Costa is temporal. I’ve never navigated the space time continuum with a latte before. It’s fun

I am delighted to have been shortlisted for two awards this year by @britfantasysoc.bsky.social in the categories of Best Audio Work (non-fiction) for the podcast and Best non-fiction (for Britain's Folklore Year). Thanks to everyone who supports my work ... and hopefully enjoys it!

LITTLE WISE WOODLAND WITCH Individual hand-knitted item now available on the webstore. Moss agate stone hanging from hat (symbolizing grounding and stability). Owl on shoulder and mushrooms on hat. Order and full details: www.thefolklorepodcast.com/store/p228/L... Only £7.50 plus shipping.

LITTLE SUNFLOWER WITCH Individual handmade item added to the webstore (1 available only) Stands 18cm tall. Hand knitted with red jasper stones (courage and vitality) and sunflowers (unwavering faith) £7.50 only (plus shipping) Details and order at: www.thefolklorepodcast.com/store/p227/L...

BOOK REVIEW Arabic Folktales for Children Written by Hadil Ghoneim Illustrated by Ayah Khamis Published by Tuttle Publishing "... there is a real synergy between words and pictures in this book" Read the full review on the Folklore Podcast website at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/arabic-folkt...

Season 11, Episode 192 FAIRY IMAGERY I speak with @hobslantern.bsky.social about the development of the image of the fairy. Listen on your app or at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-192.... Watch with visuals on YouTube at: youtu.be/NcvNbqT_XUg Fill in our survey: forms.gle/RQ2C8KiX5XDp...

Just added to the Folklore Podcast webstore: handmade knitted wizard, standing 15" (38cm) tall. Carrying magic book and holding a wand made from a piece of sanded hazel. Unique item - one available. Full details at: www.thefolklorepodcast.com/store/p206/K...

Chapter 11 of our current audiobook partwork, 'The Handbook of Folklore' by Charlotte Sophia Burne, has just been uploaded and is now available to Patreon supporters on all paid tiers, from £1 upwards. Access this chapter, join as a free member and more at patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast

Collecting some items from Dorset Museum today, so had to say hello to the Ooser while we were there

Halfway through my current read - the @watkinswisdom.bsky.social Book of Urban Legends by the fantastic @taleteller.bsky.social This will make a fun feature on the podcast later, I'm sure. Plenty of classics in here, plus a bunch of legends you may not have come across before.

You can hear a previously unreleased interview with @llmadridwrites.bsky.social for free now on the Folklore Podcast Patreon page. LL discusses her book My Lips, Her Voice, which was published in October of 2025. You can read the full blurb on Patreon. Just visit patreon.com/thefolklorepodcast

@lynnjbirds.bsky.social

I was today years old when I learned that you can use NASA satellites to find your name in land features on the planet

Recorded a lovely interview with @barfridmantell.bsky.social this evening about her novel Honeysuckle, plant lore, Welsh folklore and more. Episode coming in the next month

Britain's Folklore Year is nominated for the British Fantasy Society non-fiction book award for this year. If you are a member of the BFS, or you attended the last FantasyCon, then that means you are eligible to vote. If you are, please consider it and make @mxfrankduffy.bsky.social and I smile

OUT NOW! Season 11 Episode 191 TALKING GHOSTS PART 1 Listen free at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-191...., on your podcast app of choice, or via YouTube at youtu.be/u0c_M1bTLJg The first of two episodes featuring interviews recorded live at the UK Ghost Story Festival in Derby in Feb 2026.

If you have been waiting for a new episode of the podcast, fear not. The bank holiday weekend was the perfect opportunity to undertake a planned office move to a new room and so there have been painting and relocation shenanigans aplenty. Normal service is about to be resumed in new green surrounds!

A good day to remember last year’s egg decorating

Need gift ideas this Easter? Travel back in time and pick yourself up a copy of this 1813 tiny chapbook Teach your child the alphabet the gentrified way. "E was an Esquire, both lofty and proud His servant was softly though he was full loud" Seems a bit judgy.

I noticed on a website that today is International Fact Checking Day, and the first thing I thought was, "I wonder if that's true"... Img: Demagog.cz CC4.0 via commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:De...

I recently finished reading Honeysuckle, by @barfridmantell.bsky.social No spoilers yet ... the book is published on Thursday by @panmacmillan.bsky.social and I'll be posting a review on the website soon afterwards. Hopefully, Bar can join me on the podcast soon too. Oh yes ... it's so good!

If you are thinking of doing some traditional egg decorating this Easter, I’d love to see the results. Tag me in your egg posts! Here’s a hand guide I came across for natural ways to dye eggs

Superman had a phone box. If we need a superhero at work, we use the cleaner’s cupboard

BOOK REVIEW "Rowan" by Oliver Southall Published by @reaktionbooks.bsky.social "well-written and eminently readable" Read the full review on the Folklore Podcast website at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/rowan.html