Whether you are an Alan Garner nerd or not, come along with us as we tell two tales of The Wizards of Alderley Edge, the Cheshire folktale which inspired the children's classic The Weirdstone of Brisingamen. We'll be looking at two different perspectives on the story of the farmer who meets a mysterious old man, possibly a wizard, and how practical it might be to rely on enchanted knights for national defence. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Season 2 Results Show
We've duelled our way through romances, comedies, dark tragedies and ghost stories. Now it is time to discover which of us has the most votes for each episode, with the storyteller with the most wins overall taking the title as Queen of the Wyrd. The stakes are high, and the sibling rivalry has never been more fierce! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Devil and the Blacksmith
Join us and special guest Mark Norman of The Folklore podcast as we discuss the ancient story of The Devil and The Blacksmith. This universal tale can be seen in many cultures all over the world, but we've stuck with two fascinating tales from Britain. How does St. Dunstan, the patron saint of smiths, beat the devil? And what happens if you leave your horse and payment at Wayland's Smithy? Listen in for two stories and some great insights on the tales from Mark. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Mystery of the London Stone
In this minisode Nikki takes a look at the mysterious London Stone. This irregular block of oolitic limestone has stood on Cannon Street in London since before city records began and can be argued to be the first tourist attraction in the city. The theories about its origins are almost as old as the city itself. But what is the London Stone? Listen in to discover all the facts and fables about this tantalising, legendary object. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Mackenzie Poltergeist
The tomb of Sir George Mackenzie in Greyfriar's Kirkyard in Edinburgh is one of the most haunted sites in Scotland. Since the tomb was disturbed in the late Nineties, there have been hundreds of reports of people experiencing scratches and other physical effects after entering the mausoleum. This week, we have both taken different ideas about Bludy MacKenzie and his tomb to create two very different stories of physical haunting. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A duelling storytelling podcast in which the best re-telling of a folktale wins. Come with us to explore the strangest, darkest, oddest tales from British folklore. Write wyrd. Listen now. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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