The Three Ravens Podcast

Martin is joined around the campfire by storyteller, magician and puppeteer Chris Baglin. Chris performs as 'Professor Llusern' and 'Cyfarwydd Cymru', with the second being his bardic name, meaning 'the storyteller of Wales'.  Chris performs at castles, heritage centres and fetes across north Wales and beyond, and for the past several years he has been the regular storyteller at Conwy Castle...

Ah - smell that wisp of wood smoke in the air? Feel that strange sensation as the hairs rise on the back of your neck? See that ancient spectre stood in your path, pointing at you while mumbling things that you can't hear? It can only mean one thing: it's the month of Halloween, October, and therefore it's also Three Ravens Haunting Season! To kick off 'Haunting Season 3' we thought, to do somethi...

Three Ravens Series 7 may be underway, but it's now October, meaning it's Three Ravens Haunting Season! This episode offers a bit of an update from us about Three Ravens goings-on, including the plan for the month ahead, after which we've included sections of last month's Patreon Exclusive episodes. First comes the initial 25 minutes or so of Martin's exploration of The Cult of Mithras which is fo...

For our second County Episode of Series 7, we're off to North Wales to talk about the history and folklore of Denbighshire! In terms of the county's history, there's a lot - and it's absolutely fascinating. From the centuries when it was a domain controlled by the Marcher Lords to the recent severing of Wrexham away from Denbighshire to rebel princes including Owain Glendwyr, it's a meaty one, and...

In Series 7's first episode of Local Legends , Eleanor is joined around the campfire by storyteller, theatre maker and ecologist Milly Jackdaw. Milly's fascinating career has seen her telling stories on the banks of wild lakes, at festivals and in theatres, and in some of the places most connected to the stories themselves. With a background in theatre, Milly brings a particular theatrical flair t...

Grab your scythe, your nut-brown bowl, and keep an eye on the Farmer's Daughter, as on this month's Forgotten Melodies bonus episode we're talking all about Harvest Songs - in particular, We Gets Up In The Morn, John Barleycorn, and The Barley and the Rye! As ever, the episode contains new takes on all three of these songs from Eleanor and Ben, who are also joined by Katie 'The Harmony Machine' So...

The long-heralded first County Episode of Three Ravens Series 7 is finally here and is a bumper-length installment all about the historic county of Cardiganshire on the west coast of Wales! Unable to resist discussing a local saint, Eleanor begins by introducing us to Carantoc, a dragon-slaying local hero who lost a special altar, apparently. Though luckily King Arthur was about to find it for him...

The dust has now had some time to settle, and with Dog Days finished we thought it was high time to have a chat about the project. Using questions supplied by listeners from across social media and the Three Ravens Patreon, this episode sees us talking completely off the cuff about our inspirations, the practical challenges of releasing the series, quite how much of the story is based in fact, how...

After a bit of a blip, we're now back with an episode all about the mythology of Djinns and Genies from prehistory through to today! Part of our Three Ravens Bestiary Bonus Series, we begin with our Western conception of 'the genie' - a pantomime creature, memorably played by Robin Williams in the 90's Disney movie, filtered through a century of fairy tales and family-friendly legends. Yet, as you...

Proof of life, everyone: Eleanor is home from the hospital, and here, talking on this episode! As you may have gathered, the last week has been a bit of a whirlwind, but now Eleanor has been discharged we are working hard on making her fully fit and well. To fill the gap, we duly present another Patreon Exclusive episode from the back catalogue - our Romney Marsh Ghost Tour, released last Septembe...

Hullo everybody - Martin here! Just a quick message to say, this is obviously not the episode we were hoping to release today. This was meant to be Series 7 Episode 1, the opening salvo of our journey through the 13 historic counties of Wales! Unfortunately, Eleanor has had to be hospitalised, so we're a bit on the back foot. They're not quite sure what it is she has, save that it's quite a nasty...

In an act of gross hubris, we proudly present our first episode of Three Ravens Series 7: A Brief History of Wales! Based on a silly amount of research, this episode tracks through the story of how the country of Wales became 'Wales' - from the nation's very first settlers who wandered west through England through to the Stone Age tradition of cromlech building, the Bronze Age, and, in due course,...

Our first new Magic and Medicines Bonus Episode in ages is out today, and all about Enochian and Angelic Magic! If you happened to listen to our series "Dog Days" then you will have encountered several allusions to this topic, but, so that we can all start on a level pegging, we begin this episode at the beginning of this particular magical tradition, discussing Enoch and the Apocryphal books of t...

Ahead of the launch of Three Ravens Series 7, today's episode is a bit of an update from us about Three Ravens goings-on, containing sections of last month's Patreon Exclusive episodes! First comes the initial 25 minutes or so of Eleanor's new Spenser & Associates story 'The Shadow of the Hell Bitch' which is followed by the opening section of our Film Club episode for August, as released last...

The sweltering, heady Dog Days of summer are over and the rain comes down for days. With new scars and his eyes open to a world of magic, Kit is safe and well. Until Tom Watson asks him for just the tiniest favour... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon. Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England...

In the penultimate chapter of Dog Days , Kit stumbles through London as the rain falls, letting his feet lead the way. Where they take him is of some surprise. And what he is to do there is something for which he is not prepared. Though he has always wished for riches. Forever after, he shall be careful what he wishes for... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winn...

As Dog Days enters its final days, Chapter 28 reveals to us a crystal world of mysteries: that of The Kasal. Who is he? Why is he? What does he want? Moreover, what does Kit want? For the villain before him presents an offer very few would ever refuse... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon. Released on Mondays, each we...

Chapter 27 of Dog Days sees Tamburlaine Part 2 end in triumph. The two magi, Hues and Herriot, scour the playhouse for any sign of the Kasal. But even their sorcery meets its match when Kit comes face to face with the Kasal himself. Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon. Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses o...

In Chapter 26 of Dog Days, Tamburlaine Part 2 has opened at last! Outside the Theatre, Kit is too nervous to watch. But even then he isn't left alone, because some old foes crawl from the shadows with scores to settle... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon. Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of Eng...

Only five more chapters of Dog Days to go, and in this one Doll and Kit race back to the Theatre to see the debut performance of Kit's play. Backstage they encounter many old friends. Mr Lyly. Ned and Joan Alleyne. Thomas Kyd. But outside of the playhouse, beyond the bubble of fantasy, are darker things, such as Poley, Skeres, and Tom Walsingham, too... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore...

Today's episode of Dog Days , Chapter 24, sees Kit finally attending to the thing he ought to be focused on: Tamburlaine The Great Part 2 - his play, which will be performed to the public in but a few short hours. Then again, there is the other matter. That of the diamond, The Rainbow, which he is honour-bound to recover. Luckily, Kit's sister Doll has been busy with the Roses, and might just have...

In Dog Days Chapter 23, Kit proceeds to his new rooms, for tonight his play, Tamburlaine The Great Part 2 , will enjoy its first performance. The journey is not straightforward, his journey to the Theatre waylaid. But once he has arrived, this is just the person waiting for him he really needs to speak to... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Marti...

In Chapter 22, Kit, Doctor Dee and Edmund Spenser rush back to Mortlake. They find the Rainbow stolen, and Katherine and the ravens in the middle of a furious battle. And the mystery is ever closer to being solved... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon. Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England...

Let's wag our shaggy tails and howl at the Barley moon everyone, as today we have something very special - not just one but two Three Ravens Live Shows, as recorded at Black Shuck Festival in Bungay at the start of August! As we explain in the episode, first comes our Forgotten Melodies Live show, performed on Saturday 2nd August in St Mary's Church as part of 'A Strange and Terrible Wunder' follo...

Our third week of Dog Days concludes with Chapter 21, in which Kit finds himself beside the corpse of the Queen of the Roses. Deep in their temple, most have run, formed a mob to chase down the suspected murderer. The rest stay with Kit, and, more importantly, the icy remains of Bel Imperia. Yet, Kit has a meeting across London, at the Bethlehem Hospital. One at which he expects to meet a man he h...