Loremen Podcast

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Join the Loremen (James Shakeshaft and Alasdair Beckett-King) as they "investigate" local legends and forgotten folklore.

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S2 Ep13: Loremen S2 Ep13 - The Hexham Heads and The Mickleton Hooter 14.03.2019 35:31

In this final episode of series two we come bang up to date (to the 1970s) with a North Eastern tale of Celtic effigies. Then we narrowly avoid Royal slander to chat about the incomparably named "Mickleton Hooter". In a way, this episode ties a lot of threads together - Parcy Reed (S1 E1) gets a shout out, the Screetonizer (S2 E6) shows up again, there's a Dun Cow (S1 E6) and even the Mickleton Ho...

S2 Ep12: Loremen S2 Ep12 - Athena Kugblenu - Anansi the Spider and The Longridge Boggart 07.03.2019 44:03

Comedian Athena Kugblenu joins the Loremen with a fable about a Ghanaian trickster. Meanwhile, James takes Alasdair boggart-bowling in historic Lancashire. Featured image: A garden spider, shown in the centre of its web. Chromolithograph, 1870. Credit: Wellcome Collection. (CC BY 4.0) @loremenpod www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.facebook.com/loremenpod @JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK | @athenakugb...

S2 Ep11: Loremen S2 Ep11 - The Cheshire Prophet and Hayfield Mermaids 28.02.2019 36:44

Two extraordinary tales from North West England. An ill-fated prophet predicts the wholesale destruction of Northwich. Meanwhile, a lost story from Series 1 re-emerges from the depths to drag you under (because it is about mermaids). @loremenpod www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.facebook.com/loremenpod @JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep10: Loremen S2 Ep10 - The London Monster 21.02.2019 43:41

A flesh and blood monster stalks the streets of London, causing bloodshed, outrage and mass hysteria. James and Alasdair meet innocent victims, scurrilous liars and the 18th Century’s greatest prankster. @loremenpod www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.facebook.com/loremenpod @JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK Featured image: “The monster disappointed of his afternoons luncheon-or porridge-potts preferable...

S2 Ep9: Loremen S2 Ep9 - Jenny Collier - Santes Dwynwen and Gelert 14.02.2019 40:36

Jenny Collier joins the Loremen in a Valentine’s Day Special: tales of star-crossed lovers from Wales. Also featuring the world’s biggest lovespoon. Content Warning: This episode isn’t very rude, but some of the subject matter is more adult than our usual family-friendly fare of ghosts, devils and murderers. @loremenpod www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.facebook.com/loremenpod @JamesShakeshaft | @M...

S2 Ep8: Loremen S2 Ep8 - Sindhu Vee - Everything Happens For The Best and The Pickled Parson 07.02.2019 41:49

Guest LorePerson Sindhu Vee (Edinburgh Best Newcomer Nominee 2018) explains exactly why Everything Happens For The Best via the medium of Indian folklore that involves some mild torture. Alasdair recounts a Durham tale that is basically a religious Weekend At Bernies. Find the show notes here: www.loremenpodcast.com/episode-8-s2 @loremenpod www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.loremenpodcast.com/about...

S2 Ep7: Loremen S2 Ep7 - The Witches of Caithness and Costwolds Dogs 31.01.2019 46:31

Witches, Black Dogs, Crabs, Happy Whales and Toads. This pair of compendium stories has it ALL. Also what passes for a piece of Folklore in Banbury and why you should make consistent fashion decisions when dealing with packs of hounds. Find the show notes here: www.loremenpodcast.com/episode-7-s2 @loremenpod www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.loremenpodcast.com/about www.facebook.com/LoremenPod @Jam...

S2 Ep6: Loremen S2 Ep6 - The Trials of Jan Tregeagle and The Hartlepool Monkey 24.01.2019 37:30

Alasdair tells a tragic monkey's tale and James turns private dick, on the trail of a Cornish Bluebeard. Who fled the headless hounds? Who hung the monkey? Both these questions answered for the low price of zero pounds. (Seriously, if you haven't visited Trago Mills - you should. It's quite the thing.) Find the show notes here: www.loremenpodcast.com/episode-6-s2 @loremenpod www.instagram.com/lore...

S2 Ep5: Loremen S2 Ep5 - The Unfortunate Farmer's Daughter and The Spanish Chest 17.01.2019 44:21

A knight errant lobs a baby in a stream and twins are struck deaf by a sinister wooden chest. Curious tales of the macabre and absurd from your friendly neighbourhood Loremen. Alasdair relates what is potentially the most problematic rom-com premise ever. James tells us about a spooky storage solution. (Does feature guns). Find the show notes here: www.loremenpodcast.com/episode-5-s2 (Includes THA...

S2 Ep4: Loremen S2 Ep4 - The Campden Wonder and Scarborough Pier 10.01.2019 35:22

A true crime in Restoration England? A bizarre ritual on Scarborough Pier? It's episode 4 of Loremen Series 2. Find the show notes here: www.loremenpodcast.com/episode-4-s2 @loremenpod www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.loremenpodcast.com/about www.facebook.com/LoremenPod @JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S2 Ep3: Loremen S2 Ep3 - Jon Long - The Lincoln Imp and The Red Book of Appin 03.01.2019 45:17

The Loremen discover that Lincoln Green is people, and ride to windswept Argyll on an "entire" horse. In Episode 3, James and Alasdair are joined by another Deputy Loreman: award-having comedian and troubadour Jon Long. Find the show notes here: www.loremenpodcast.com/episode-3-s2 @loremenpod www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.loremenpodcast.com/about www.facebook.com/LoremenPod @JamesShakeshaft | @...

S2 Ep2: Loremen S2 Ep2 - Shelley's Ghost and Malmesbury Abbey 27.12.2018 45:13

Series 2 continues, as James and Alasdair unravel two tales of death and hubris: a romantic poet packing heat, and the Buzz Lightyear of the 11th century. Find the show notes here: www.loremenpodcast.com/episode-2-s2 @loremenpod www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.loremenpodcast.com/about www.facebook.com/LoremenPod @JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

S2 Ep1: Loremen S2 Ep1 - Yuriko Kotani - Jinmenken and Twelve Parsons 20.12.2018 44:01

In Series 2 of Loremen, James and Alasdair shudder at the phantom jinmenken and witness the ministrations of TOO MANY parsons. This episode also features a Deputy Lorewoman, in the form of award-winning comedian Yuriko Kotani. The Loremen ride again! @loremenpod instagram.com/loremenpod/ www.loremenpodcast.com/about www.facebook.com/LoremenPod @JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK | @yurikocomedy PS The F...

S1 Ep8: Loremen S1 Ep8 - The Lambton Worm and Saint Kenelm 08.02.2018 54:37

In the final episode of Loremen Series 1, our intrepid hosts tackle the Lambton Worm and uncover murder on the mean streets... of Winchcombe. Loreboys nether say die! Check the sweet, sweet merch here... https://www.teepublic.com/stores/loremen-podcast?ref_id=24631 Support the Loremen here (and get stuff): patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen @loremenpod www.twitch.tv/loremenpod www.instagram....

S1 Ep7: Loremen S1 Ep7 - Baa and The Wilnecker Paradox 01.02.2018 42:33

The Loremen "solve" a sheep-themed murder mystery and discover the greatest writer in Wessex (allegedly). Loreboys nether say die! Check the sweet, sweet merch here... https://www.teepublic.com/stores/loremen-podcast?ref_id=24631 Support the Loremen here (and get stuff): patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen @loremenpod www.twitch.tv/loremenpod www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.facebook.com/lore...

S1 Ep6: Loremen S1 Ep6 - Durham Cathedral and Yubberton Yawnies 25.01.2018 40:06

There's a range of "miracles" associated with Durham Cathedral and Alasdair and James really get to the bottom of them. Plus a bunch of idiots. And that's putting it nicely. Loreboys nether say die! Check the sweet, sweet merch here... https://www.teepublic.com/stores/loremen-podcast?ref_id=24631 Support the Loremen here (and get stuff): patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen @loremenpod www.twi...

S1 Ep5: Loremen S1 Ep5 - Minster Lovell and Silky 18.01.2018 39:30

One tale definitely features dust, maybe skeletons, certainly dust - the other has silk and an awful, awful piggy bank... Loreboys nether say die! Check the sweet, sweet merch here... https://www.teepublic.com/stores/loremen-podcast?ref_id=24631 Support the Loremen here (and get stuff): patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen @loremenpod www.twitch.tv/loremenpod www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.f...

S1 Ep4: Loremen S1 Ep4 - Bad Lord Soulis and Freeman's Gang 11.01.2018 39:01

James and Alasdair meet a 'Terrible William' and a band of Highwaymen burning the candle at both ends. Loreboys nether say die! Check the sweet, sweet merch here... https://www.teepublic.com/stores/loremen-podcast?ref_id=24631 Support the Loremen here (and get stuff): patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen @loremenpod www.twitch.tv/loremenpod www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.facebook.com/loremen...

S1 Ep3: Loremen S1 Ep3 - Pelton Brag and Long Compton 04.01.2018 39:23

James and Alasdair encounter the most dangerous animal of all, and discover how many witches it takes to pull a hay wagon. Loreboys nether say die! Check the sweet, sweet merch here... https://www.teepublic.com/stores/loremen-podcast?ref_id=24631 Support the Loremen here (and get stuff): patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen @loremenpod www.twitch.tv/loremenpod www.instagram.com/loremenpod www....

S1 Ep2: Loremen S1 Ep2 - Tom, Dick and Harry and Blue Cap 28.12.2017 35:01

We meet the original Tom, Dick and Harry (well, not exactly), and a gritty northern poltergeist. Loreboys nether say die! Check the sweet, sweet merch here... https://www.teepublic.com/stores/loremen-podcast?ref_id=24631 Support the Loremen here (and get stuff): patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen @loremenpod www.twitch.tv/loremenpod www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.facebook.com/loremenpod Le...

S1 Ep1: Loremen S1 Ep1 - Parcy Reed and Poppa Bayliss 21.12.2017 40:13

In this episode, Alasdair and James meet a band of border reivers and a dubious cotswolds ghost. Loreboys nether say die! Check the sweet, sweet merch here... https://www.teepublic.com/stores/loremen-podcast?ref_id=24631 Support the Loremen here (and get stuff): patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen @loremenpod www.twitch.tv/loremenpod www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.facebook.com/loremenpod Le...

Loremen Trailer - Ghost Duck 20.12.2017 3:28

Join the Loremen (James Shakeshaft and Alasdair Beckett-King) as they "investigate" local legends and forgotten folklore. This time, a particularly terrifying duck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices