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Fireside

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Fireside is the Irish Storytelling Podcast. Kevin C. Olohan is your host and Fireside Bard. Every Wednesday, Kevin takes a story from Folklore or Mythology, gives it a fresh retelling, and discusses the story itself and the craft, culture and history of Storytelling. Whether you’re a folklore fanatic, or someone who just enjoys hearing a good yarn, you can always join Kevin by the Fireside. For any sponsorship inquiries contact advertising@headstuff.org

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Episode XCIV - Brian Boru - The Battle of Clontarf 14.10.2020 31:01

Episode 94 - This week on Fireside, Kevin gives the conclusion of the epic saga of Ireland’s Warrior King - Brian Boru, and clears the history from the myth, while keeping the story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode XCIII: The Cow that Ate the Piper 07.10.2020 29:21

This week on Fireside is Episode 93: The Cow that Ate the Piper Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode XCII: Brian Boru – The Emperor of Ireland 30.09.2020 32:11

This week on Fireside is Episode 92: Brian Boru – The Emperor of Ireland Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode XCI: The Secret Token 23.09.2020 31:54

This week on Fireside is Episode 91: The Secret Token Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode XC: Brian Boru – Ireland’s Warrior King 16.09.2020 35:34

This week on Fireside is Episode 90: Brian Boru – Ireland’s Warrior King Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode LXXXIX: Seán na Bánóige – Part II 09.09.2020 33:58

This week on Fireside is Episode 89: Seán na Bánóige – Part II Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode LXXXVIII: The Battle of Tara 02.09.2020 35:13

This week on Fireside is Episode 88: The Battle of Tara Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode LXXXVII: Seán na Bánóige – Part I 27.08.2020 31:15

This week on Fireside is Episode 87: Seán na Bánóige – Part I Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode LXXXVI: The Origin of the Norse 19.08.2020 36:02

This week on Fireside is Episode 86: The Origin of the Norse Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode LXXXV: The Queen of the Planets 12.08.2020 32:15

This week on Fireside is Episode 85: The Queen of the Planets Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode LXXXIV: The Wars of the Gael and the Gaul 05.08.2020 49:11

This week on Fireside is Episode 84: The Wars of the Gael and the Gaul Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode LXXXIII: The Cat and the Rat 29.07.2020 30:45

This week on Fireside is Episode 83: The Cat and the Rat Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode LXXXII: The Doctor of Little Aran 22.07.2020 34:58

This week on Fireside is Episode 82: The Doctor of Little Aran Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode LXXXI: The Three Laughs of the Leprechaun 15.07.2020 41:49

This week on Fireside is Episode 81: The Three Laughs of the Leprechaun Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode LXXX: The Remarkable Rocket 08.07.2020 39:05

This week on Fireside is Episode 80: The Remarkable Rocket Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode LXXIX: The Devoted Friend 01.07.2020 37:41

This week on Fireside is Episode 79: The Devoted Friend Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode LXXVIII: Bedding St. Kevin 24.06.2020 28:45

This week on Fireside is Episode 78: Bedding St. Kevin Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode LXXVII: The Dargle Lovers 17.06.2020 28:25

This week on Fireside is Episode 77: The Dargle Lovers Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode LXXVI: The Selfish Giant 10.06.2020 29:10

This week on Fireside is Episode 76: The Selfish Giant Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode LXXV: The Hungry Grass 03.06.2020 26:21

This week on Fireside is Episode 75: The Hungry Grass Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode LXXIV: The Nightingale and the Rose 27.05.2020 27:49

This week on Fireside is Episode 74: The Nightingale and the Rose Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode LXXIII: The Devil is in the Glen 20.05.2020 29:45

This week on Fireside is Episode 73: The Devil is in the Glen A folk tale from Co. Wicklow about the lore behind the Devils Glen, a mysterious woodland in the Wicklow hills that once contained the beast from Hell. Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn m...

Episode LXXII: The Happy Prince 13.05.2020 37:14

This week on Fireside is Episode 72: The Happy Prince The first story from the Wilde Cycle, Kevin’s adaptations of the Fairy Tale’s of Oscar Wilde. We begin with the iconic Happy Prince. The story of the friendship between a little swallow and the statue of a Happy Prince. Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Ple...

Episode LXXI: A Clash of Faith 06.05.2020 26:11

This week on Fireside is Episode 71: A Clash of Faith A Wicklow Folk Tale about a Protestant landowner and his Catholic indentured servant, rivals in faith, in life...and in death. Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Episode LXX: The Death of Cú Chulainn 29.04.2020 40:03

This week on Fireside is Episode 70: The Death of Cú Chulainn The final tale from the Ulster Cycle of Irish Mythology tells of the final battle and death of the greatest hero this island has ever known: Cú Chulainn. Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support! Learn...