Time Between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton

Welcome my friends to another tale at the Firepit. This week we explore a really strange old tale from the Triangular lodge at Rushton Hall in Northhamptonshire. that I found in the Readers digest myths and Legends of Britain . I loved this old tale and thought I would share it with you. I hope you enjoy it too ?. Link to Sandstar Art as mentioned in the episode https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SandSt...

Today I am joined at the firepit by the host of the Eerie Edinburgh youtube channel Wayne Gilbert. We discuss Wayne's channel and some creepy tales and experiences from Scotland. I was so pleased to get together with Wayne who has a love of story like myself . You can find his channel here https://www.youtube.com/@eerieedinburgh And his website Here https://eerieedinburgh.com Wayne then asked...

Released on the 1st of March 2024 St Davids Day Owen tells some of the tales and traditions involved with the Patron Saint of Wales Dewi Sant or St David. Join Owen at the firepit at the Heart of the Forest for another tale traditionally told . Welcome to the Time between Times Email Owenstaton@aol.com Twitter @owensgriffiths www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 Hope you are all we...

A wonderful treat this week as I am joined by the Host of the Modern fairy Sightings Podcast the Wonderful Jo Hickey - Hall. jo and I discuss her journey into folklore and some of the experiences we have before Jo asks me to read one of her favourite Tales The Lis Ard Spell by Dermot Mc Manus. Join Jo and I at the firepit and lose yourself in story. Modern Fairy Sightings website the-modern-fairy-...

An ancient tale from Cwmgwrch in the Neath valley comes our way this week Cwmgwrach means Valley of the Witch. How did this idilic little village come to have this name ? Find out in this weeks episode . Email Owenstaton@aol.com Twitter @owensgriffiths www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 Take care my friends and please do not listen whilst driving or operating machinery. Owen x

Previously only avaiable to patreon and Ko-fi followers this relaxing mindful listen invites you to jouney to the Home of Santess Dwynwen off the coast of North Wales. This is a relaxing meditation and should only be listened to in a safe and relaxing space where you can relax and enjoy. Please do not listen whilst driving or operating machinery. I hope you are all well. There will be a new story...

This week i am joined at the firepit by the brilliant Author and folklorist Icy Sedgwick the host of the Fabulous folklore podcast. Icy is a prolific author and presenter and was brilliant company as we discussed her journey into folklore and finished with me telling her favourite tale The Laidley Worm of Spindleston Sit back and join us at the heart of the forest at the time between times. Icy ca...

One of my Favourite places in ones of my favourite towns the grand theatre is a truly magical place. for many years it has been home to a Spectre called Jenny. This weeks Time between Times explores her story and the eerie happenings that occur there . Sit back and enjoy Please do not listen whilst driving or operating machinery . Email Owenstaton@aol.com twitter @owensgriffiths ko- fi. www.ko-fi....

January 25th is a special day in Wales. On this day we celebrate the Welsh Saint of Lovers. St Dwynwens story is seldom told so join Owen at the firepit to listen to her heartbreaking tale. Hope you are all well ? Email owenstaton@aol.com Twitter @owensgriffiths www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 Take care Owen

A lovely old Yorkshire Folktale for us this week . One which mirrors others of a similar nature told throughpout the uk. I wonder where this came from ?. I hope you are all well and enjoying yourselves . Email owenstaton@aol.com Twitter @owensgriffiths www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 Take care Owen

A harrowing horror from Highland history graces our ears this week. For hundreds of years the ghost of a piper has haunted the battlements of Duntrune Castle. Let us find out why. Please do not listen whilst driving or operating machinery. This episode is quite gory so please beware Email owenstaton@aol.com twitter @owensgriffiths www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 Take care my f...

Joining me at the Firepit tonight is Author , podcaster and Baptist Minister The Reverand Peter Laws. Peter has made a diverse career in the world of Paranormal podcasts as well as being the author of a series of Sucessful novels in the Horror Genre . Peter is also a regular contributer to the Fortean times as well as making guest apperences on Uncanny for BBC Sounds. I am trul;y fortunate to have...

Something a little different this week as i bring you two Ghost stories written by the wonderful Amy Boucher. Amy is a folklorist from Shropshire who is deeply proud of her home county and all the lefgends that dwell there . She has her own blog called Nearlyknowledgalehistory and has recently written her own audio drama called The Best of Men. links to all these are below. featured in her blog ar...

An old tale of Betrayal and Bile brings us to Nannau in the North of Wales for another tale traditionally told. Sit back and relax and join me at the Time between Times Please do not listen whilst driving or operating machinery Email owenstaton@aol.com Twitter @owensgriffiths www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 Happy new year Owen x

Hello friends. I hope you had a great Christmas and are looking forward to what the new Year brings. on the 29th of December 1170 the Archbishop of Cantonbury Thomas Beckett was murdered by four knights as he prayed in the Cathedral . Most of us know this tale but do we know what happened to his killers?. Today we focus on the ghost of one of those evil men. William De Tracy and the fate that stil...

A really chilling old Ghost story taken from the Folklore of Wales - Ghosts by Delyth Badder and Mark Norman. This epic winter tale is not for the faint hearted . Please do not listen whilst driving or operating machinery. Have a great Christmas all Folklore of Wales Ghosts avaiable here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Folklore-Wales-Ghosts-Delyth-Badder/dp/191527950X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HUKM10I63T90&ke...

Snuggle up at the firepit at the heart of the forest and listen to some folkloric tales from Europe in this special bonus episode of Time between Times. Although these are far from joyus tales as each one is quite dark and dismal they contain an earthy splendour that was often found in old tales. I hope you enjoy and have great Christmas and new year. Please do not listen while driving or operatin...

A terryfing tale of Redcaps and Wraiths set in the Borders of Scotland. A real winter tale and one not for the fainthearted. Christmas is coming and the time of Ghost stories is well and truly upon us. Enjoy my friends Twitter @owensgriffiths email owenstaton@aol.com www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton www.patreon.com/owenstaton7. Take care Owen

One of the first ghost stories I can remember reading from the Classic hamlyn book of ghosts and one that scared me witless as a child. Today my friends I share it with you . Please do not listen whilst driving or operating machinery. I hope you enjoy. regards Owen

This weekend i am off to Glastonbury with a group of friends to explore and have a good time. In celebration I today give you the Tale of the Tor . I really hope you enjoy it ?. Please do not listen whilst driving or operating machinery. Owenstaton@aol.com Twitter @owensgriffiths www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 Hope you enjoy? Owen

This week we travel to scotland for a new take on an old tale. the infamous Alexander Stewart once ruled the land with an iron grip and a black heart. Here is his tale. Enjoy. Please do not listen whilst driving or operating machinery Owenstaton@aol.com www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 Take care Owen

Welcome All. This episode of Time between Times takes us to the wonders of the Mabinogion. Pwll Lord of Annwn comes from the first branch of this wonderful collection of epic tales. Enjoy Please do not listen whilst driving or operating machinery. Email owenstaton@aol.com Twitter @owensgriffiths www. Ko-fi.com/owenstaton www.patreon.com/owenstaton 7 Take care All. Owen x

Evening Friends This week brings us a ghost story that absolutly terrified me as a child. An old ghostly encounter that happened in 1821 in the Tower of London. I won't tell any more for fear of spoiling so sit back and relax and enjoy. The Terror of the Tower Please do not listen whilst driving or operating machinery Email Owenstaton@aol.com Twitter (X) @Owensgriffiths www.ko-fi.com/owenstato...

Hello Friends This weeks tale focusus on a really strange happening that occured in Devon in the 19th Century . It happened on one night and has been talked about ever since. My version is a fictionalised tale set on that night. i hope you enjoy Do not listen while driving or operating machinery Email Owenstaton@aol.com Twitter @owensgriffiths www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 H...

Happy Halloween my friends . I hope this time is kind to you and that your imagination springs alive with story?. I have an excellent new Welsh Ghost story this week for you and i hope you can enjoy it this week the spookiest of All weeks . The Angel and the Wyrm is a bittersweet but exciting tale from the Gower in South Wales . Please do not listen whist driving or operating machinery Email Owens...