Folkloring

Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode I have a conversation with Alexis Donkin, The Destructrix. She offers psychic development mentorship and insight for baby psychics so they can navigate their abilities with ease and joy to create magical main character energy in their lives. Super accomplished in many things – from publishing and music, to art and language – and steeped in herba...

Let us introduce you to episode 1 of our new series, Darklore, where we explore the creepy, horrific, unsettling darker side of folklore! Please join us as we get lost down twisting paths of lore, myth and macabre tales of dark magic that can never be fully known.  In today’s episode we examine dark fairies, from the Unseelie court to fairy abductions and even vampire fairies.    You can find Trac...

The Elder Futhark Runes are an early form of written language. Runes have been used both as letters to spell words, and as symbols containing greater meaning. By referencing familiar objects and experiences — such as water, hail, fire, seeds, cattle, breath, the sun, and family — they became archetypes, which today are harbingers of larger concepts — such as life force, creative flow, wealth manag...

Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode I have a conversation with Nora Herold who is a healer, reiki master and who regularly channels multiple entities. We discuss energy work, talk about how magic and folklore are intertwined and we get treated to a spontaneous channeling session! You can find Nora at: https://noraherold.com/   Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail...

 Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode I have a conversation with Tyler Brannan – host of the popular In the Keep podcast and fantasy game designer. We discuss personal stories and lore, religion and spirituality and whether or not magick is real. Cheetahs, tall tales and vampire zombies also make an appearance.  You can find Tyler at: https://inthekeep.com/  Or find the In The Keep...

Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode I delve into the folklore of weasels and ferrets and tell some tales of weasels. Are they tricksters, spirit guides or some other type of supernatural beings? Also, what the heck is dooking? Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.com Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folklo...

 Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode I have a conversation with Amy Boucher - blogger, podcaster and folklore expert on all things Shropshire. We discuss land spirits, personal folklore, animism and burly fighting monks!  You can find Amy at her blog: https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/  on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/g0blinegg.bsky.social   Hear her audio drama...

 Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode we  take a look at dark goddesses again! We will explore dual goddesses, lesser known dark goddesses an dark goddess symbolism.    Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.com   Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/folklo...

Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode I have a conversation with Ruben Gomez, founder of The Seasonal Movement. We discuss living in harmony with the seasons and how folklore can grow out of the land around you and the time of year you are currently experiencing We wrap it up with folkloring ideas about how you can take practical steps to live in harmony with the world around you wh...

  Episode 41: Haunted Chicago    Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode we look at the folklore of haunted Chicago. Tragedies, creepy occurrences and otherworldly encounters. Here are a few ideas to inspire your autumn adventures!     Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.com   Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok...

  Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode I have a conversation with creator Neil Byrne about Fey Earth, which is a ttrpg set in an AU 19th century Earth where all the creatures from folklore and fairytale are real and live openly alongside humanity. Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.com Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodc...

Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode I have a conversation with author R. David Fulcher about aliens, land spirits and the Pumpkin King.  Fulcher is an author of horror, science fiction, fantasy, and poetry. Among his works are Blood Spiders and Dark Moon, Asteroid 6 and Other Tales of Cosmic Horror, and The Pumpkin King and Other Tales of Terror.   Questions or comments: email us...

Episode 38: Folklore of Grave Markers   Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode we look the folklore and symbolism of grave markers – headstones, gravestones, tombstones – whatever you call them, there is a lot of folklore behind what they look like and why.    Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.com Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@fol...

Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode we look at lots of paranormal questions and a couple conspiracy theories! Join me as I go into a deep dive with Joe Shortridge, cohost of 222 Paranormal Podcast to discuss the bone house, aliens, spirits and other paranormal topics. You can find Joe and his sister at https://www.222paranormal.com/about or wherever you listen to podcasts!   Quest...

  Episode 36: Dark Goddesses    Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode we look at dark goddesses. We will explore dual goddesses, the triple goddess and dark goddess symbolism.    Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.com   Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profi...

Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode we look at the works of Martin Tracey. We talk about vampire footballers, scary rabbits and tiny underground cannibals. If you want to find Martin, you can locate him here: Www.martintracey.co.uk or just email him at: martinpaperbackwriter@yahoo.co.uk     Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.com Give us a follow on Facebook (fo...

Episode 34: F.D. Lee   Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode we look at the works of F.D. Lee and her Pathway Tree series. We delve into the sleeper effect, just world belief and so much more!   Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.com Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and Bluesky (https://...

Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode we look at some famous curses, types of curses and ways to not only curse people but also protect yourself from curses!    Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.com Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/folkloringpodcast...

Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode we will be sitting down with Wes Al-Dhaher, co-creator of Tales of Khayr ,Graphic novelist and author of the dark fantasy comic Brotherhood of the Wolf. You can discover more at: https://talesofkhayr.com/ Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.com Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast)...

Folklore of Bigfoot, werewolves and Other creepy stuff Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode we will be sitting down with Jack La Fountain, author and expert on bigfoot and Werewolf lore! You can find Jack at: https://www.jacklafountainauthor.com/  Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.com Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpo...

Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode we look at some great mythology and folklore about cauldrons. We hope you enjoy the tales, symbolism and history of cauldrons!    Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.com Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/folkloring...

Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode explore weather divination including superstitions, methods of predicting and even ways to prevent bad weather. There’s also a New Year’s Eve practice you can try!   Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.com Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and Bluesky...

Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode we take a look at house spirits. We look at similarities and differences in house spirit folklore in different cultures and explore why house spirits are meaningful to us.   Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.com Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and...

Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode we take a look at the Folklore of Frugality. We will explore tales of frugality, cautionary tales of excessive frugality (don’t be miserly!) and stories of greed gone wrong.    If you would like to help Tanya’s family recover from Hurricane Helene, you can find her here: https://gofund.me/178dcd7a and if you prefer to give to an organization for...

Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode we take a look at the Folklore of Eggs. We will look at superstitions about eggs, folklore and myth involving eggs and lots of folkloring that you can do with eggs!   Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.com Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast) or TikTok (folkloringpodcast)   You can...