Bears & Beton

Tales Over Tea: A Folklore Podcast

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Once upon a time... gribbly monsters roamed the dark forests. Mythical creatures lurked in mountain passes. And legendary heroes set out on quests in pursuit, armed with swords, shields and sheer tenacity. What wisdom might these tales of yore be able to offer us today? Let’s find out! Tales over Tea is a folklore podcast hosted by Morgan of Bears & Beton: a storyteller, modern-day bard and folklore enthusiast. In this series, you‘ll hear folk tales from across the British Isles and Europe. Learn how they can help us to connect to the land we call home (yes, even for those of us living in the...

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The Protective Hornbeam: A Folk Tale from Germany 01.10.2026 16:52

Once upon a time... a poor farmer lost everything he had to bandits! How did he fight back against their continued demands? And how did a humble hornbeam save the day? Let's find out! In Episode 5 of Tales Over Tea, we look into a folk tale from Germany and its very elusive history. Today's story features a cast of unlucky farmers, pesky bandits and some green leafy allies. Take a seat by the fire...

Merlin, Vortigern and the Two Dragons: A Folk Tale from Wales 28.08.2026 19:30

Once upon a time... a king's castle kept falling down! What weird and wonderful plan did his advisors come up with? And what was lurking deep, deep below the castle? Let's find out! In Episode 4 of Tales Over Tea, we explore a Welsh folk tale featuring some mythology A-listers. Today's story features a cast of cowardly kings, smart seers and snoozly dragons. We'll also explore the history of the s...

The Clumsy Beauty: A Folk Tale from Ireland 01.08.2026 32:12

Once upon a time... a clumsy beauty was whisked off to a charming prince's castle under false pretenses! How did she win over the prince (and his very picky mother)? And what do three little old ladies have to do with it? Let's find out! Episode 3 of Tales Over Tea explores an Irish folk tale — which might ring a few bells in other places! The Clumsy Beauty features a cast of tricksters, royalty,...

The Buried Moon: A Folk Tale from Lincolnshire 26.06.2026 25:40

Once upon a time... the moon came down to Earth to find out what lurked in the dark when she didn't shine. What did she find? Let's find out! Episode 2 of Tales Over Tea explores another folk tale from the county of Lincolnshire, where the moon gets herself into a heap of bother. The Buried Moon is a wonderful story with an evocative landscape of fens and marshes — but its history as a folk story...

The Lincoln Imp: A Folk Tale from Lincolnshire 22.05.2026 18:42

Once upon a time... two cheeky little imps brought mischief and mayhem to the East Midlands! Who sent them and what did they want? Let's find out! Welcome to the very first episode of Tales Over Tea. Our pilot episode takes us to the city of Lincoln, where a small creature made a big name for himself. The Lincoln Imp isn't just a fun story — it's one of the city's most famous folk tales! To this d...