Folkloring Podcast
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Welcome to 'Folkloring,' the podcast that invites you to actively engage with practical folklore in your daily life. Created by writer and folklore researcher Tracy Nicholas Find us online at: https://folkloringlife.com/ #folklore
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Come Folkloring with Us Bring Magic and Folklore into Your Everyday Life Black Shuck by Tracy Nicholas, inspirated by Black Dog Folklore by Mark Norman. Purchase the book here: https://www.thefolklore...
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I am excited to announce that you can now find all my various efforts in one place - come folkloring with me: folkloringlife.com #folkloring #folklore #folkloringlife #naturalliving #traditionalcrafts #folkcrafts #folkmedicine #paganlife
If you haven't discovered Into the Fog by the amazing @revpeterlaws.bsky.social you are missing out! Here is a link to an episode that has a reference to my upcoming book, which was lovely! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmTX... #horror #creepy #mindovermagick #liminal #intothefog #nonplaces
WILD Supermarket Haunting
YouTube video by Into the Fog with Peter Laws
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November 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
If you haven't discovered Into the Fog by the amazing @revpeterlaws.bsky.social you are missing out! Here is a link to an episode that has a reference to my upcoming book, which was lovely! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmTX... #horror #creepy #mindovermagick #liminal #intothefog #nonplaces
Smithsonian Folklife just released an oral history interviewing guide for people who want to interview family members, neighbours, and friends about the history, culture, and tradition they bear. Here's hoping this sort of conversation finds its way around your Thanksgiving table. #folklore
The Smithsonian Folklife and Oral History Interviewing Guide
Here are some guidelines Smithsonian folklorists have developed over the years for collecting oral histories from family and community members.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I have heard a lot of folklore about the devil, but the devil's bumhole is a new one for me www.msn.com/en-gb/travel... #devil #folklore #folkloring #lore
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November 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I have heard a lot of folklore about the devil, but the devil's bumhole is a new one for me www.msn.com/en-gb/travel... #devil #folklore #folkloring #lore
Today's theme is - not actually cards, but weird enough to merit sharing. Little known fact - this was the original inspiration for the BeeGee's classic "Stayin' Alive" #thanksgiving #stayinalive #turkey #beegees
November 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Today's theme is - not actually cards, but weird enough to merit sharing. Little known fact - this was the original inspiration for the BeeGee's classic "Stayin' Alive" #thanksgiving #stayinalive #turkey #beegees
Today's theme is - not actually cards, but weird enough to merit sharing. I call this one - "with friends like this........" #thanksgiving #friendsgiving #whatareyoulookingatmefor #turkeyday
November 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Today's theme is - not actually cards, but weird enough to merit sharing. I call this one - "with friends like this........" #thanksgiving #friendsgiving #whatareyoulookingatmefor #turkeyday
Today's theme is - not actually cards, but weird enough to merit sharing. First up - the cover of Farmer's Wife. What did he do? Is he still thankful? Is she thankful that she doesn't have to put up with him at Thanksgiving dinner? So many questions. #thanksgiving #farmlife #stocks
November 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Today's theme is - not actually cards, but weird enough to merit sharing. First up - the cover of Farmer's Wife. What did he do? Is he still thankful? Is she thankful that she doesn't have to put up with him at Thanksgiving dinner? So many questions. #thanksgiving #farmlife #stocks
Appalachian plant wisdom: www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/... #folkmedicine #folklore #herbalism #folkloring #herbalmedicine #appalachia
WVSOM researchers tap into Appalachian nature for possible medical remedies
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — What if the natural environment offered by the Appalachian Mountains — plants native to the region and waterways flowing through West Virginia towns — proved to be
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November 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Appalachian plant wisdom: www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/... #folkmedicine #folklore #herbalism #folkloring #herbalmedicine #appalachia
This looks like such an exciting study: nation.cymru/news/new-pro... #folkmedicine #folklore #herbalism #folkloring #herbalmedicine #folksky
New project launched to uncover Wales’s forgotten herbal medicine traditions
A major new research project will delve into Wales’s long and often overlooked history of herbal medicine, shedding light on how people treated illness and maintained their health before the arrival o...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This looks like such an exciting study: nation.cymru/news/new-pro... #folkmedicine #folklore #herbalism #folkloring #herbalmedicine #folksky
With Stranger Things coming out this week, if you don't have time to binge watch the whole series again, here are the four episodes you should watch before you start season 5 gizmodo.com/four-key-str... #strangerthings #bingewatch #netflix
The 4 'Stranger Things' Episodes the Duffers Suggest You Rewatch
'Stranger Things 5' is out this week on Netflix, so your window to prepare is dwindling.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
With Stranger Things coming out this week, if you don't have time to binge watch the whole series again, here are the four episodes you should watch before you start season 5 gizmodo.com/four-key-str... #strangerthings #bingewatch #netflix
The latest episode of Folkloring is live. In it, I chat with @polishfolkwitch.bsky.social about her new book, Polish Folk Magic that is now on sale! It was such an interesting conversation, I hope you enjoy it! www.folkloringpodcast.com/2275302/epis... #magic #folklore #polish #folkmagic
Episode 51 - Polish Folk Magic - Folkloring
Welcome to this episode of Folkloring in which I have a fascinating conversation with Joanna Tarnawska, the author of Polish Folk Magic. We talk Polish Folklore, connecting to the land and our ancesto...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The latest episode of Folkloring is live. In it, I chat with @polishfolkwitch.bsky.social about her new book, Polish Folk Magic that is now on sale! It was such an interesting conversation, I hope you enjoy it! www.folkloringpodcast.com/2275302/epis... #magic #folklore #polish #folkmagic
Today's card theme is Dress the Turkey! Not 100% sure this is a card, but I am calling it "This turkey is on the case" #thanksgiving #turkey #vintagecards #folkloring #fancy
November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Today's card theme is Dress the Turkey! Not 100% sure this is a card, but I am calling it "This turkey is on the case" #thanksgiving #turkey #vintagecards #folkloring #fancy
Today's card theme is Dress the Turkey! Not sure what is going on in those shoes. Socks? Delicious whipped cream? Expandable foam? #thanksgiving #turkey #vintagecards #folkloring #fancy
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Today's card theme is Dress the Turkey! Not sure what is going on in those shoes. Socks? Delicious whipped cream? Expandable foam? #thanksgiving #turkey #vintagecards #folkloring #fancy
Today's card theme is Dress the Turkey! I call this one "He never saw it coming" #thanksgiving #turkey #vintagecards #folkloring #fancy
November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Today's card theme is Dress the Turkey! I call this one "He never saw it coming" #thanksgiving #turkey #vintagecards #folkloring #fancy
Not a deep dive, but a good jumping off place if you are interested in Lake District lore: www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/2563246... #folklore #legends #folkloring #cumbria #folksky #lakedistrict
The strange and fascinating legends of the Lake District
THE Lake District is home to countless legends, from ghostly apparitions to mythical creatures.
www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Not a deep dive, but a good jumping off place if you are interested in Lake District lore: www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/2563246... #folklore #legends #folkloring #cumbria #folksky #lakedistrict
Today's vintage Thanksgiving card theme is: Turkey Transportation - they get around. This one is "They'll never catch us up here" #thanksgiving #folklore #folkloring #hotairballon #blimp
November 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Today's vintage Thanksgiving card theme is: Turkey Transportation - they get around. This one is "They'll never catch us up here" #thanksgiving #folklore #folkloring #hotairballon #blimp
Today's vintage Thanksgiving card theme is: Turkey Transportation - they get around. This one is "Of course we are lost - I can't steer without hands" #thanksgiving #folklore #folkloring #turkey #slowdowngeorge
November 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Today's vintage Thanksgiving card theme is: Turkey Transportation - they get around. This one is "Of course we are lost - I can't steer without hands" #thanksgiving #folklore #folkloring #turkey #slowdowngeorge
Today's vintage Thanksgiving card theme is: Turkey Transportation - they get around. I call this one - I told you we should have asked for directions #thanksgiving #vintagecards #folklore #folkloring #patriotic #wheresyourtail
November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Today's vintage Thanksgiving card theme is: Turkey Transportation - they get around. I call this one - I told you we should have asked for directions #thanksgiving #vintagecards #folklore #folkloring #patriotic #wheresyourtail
The sanitization of the ritual Chudakhai Yatra is sadly quieting women's voices. The trash talking women did during it is 🔥 doingsociology.org/2025/11/22/t... #ritual #folklore #folkloring #myth #india #obscene
The Ritual of Obscene: A Sociological Reflection on Chudakhai Yatra in Rural Odisha, India - Sanatan Karna - Doing Sociology
Growing up in a rural village in Odisha, I witnessed several rituals and traditions that puzzled and fascinated me every time. One of such rituals is Chudakhai Yatra or Dangar jatra, which is celebrat...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The sanitization of the ritual Chudakhai Yatra is sadly quieting women's voices. The trash talking women did during it is 🔥 doingsociology.org/2025/11/22/t... #ritual #folklore #folkloring #myth #india #obscene
This terrifying Uncle Sam is actually an accurate symbol for our govt right now. Goofy, empty proclamations and cozying up to us before they take the axe to the people. #thanksgiving #unclesam #folklore #folkloring #turkeyday
November 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
This terrifying Uncle Sam is actually an accurate symbol for our govt right now. Goofy, empty proclamations and cozying up to us before they take the axe to the people. #thanksgiving #unclesam #folklore #folkloring #turkeyday
November 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
If you are near Shandon, OH next weekend, this could be fun: www.journal-news.com/lifestyles/s... #ohio #shandon #christmas #welshcake #folklore #folkloring #folkcraft
Shandon to host old-fashioned Christmas in the Country for 48th time
Santa Claus visits, horse-drawn carriage rides and Welsh cakes will all be part of Shandon’s 48th annual old-fashioned Christmas in the Country.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
If you are near Shandon, OH next weekend, this could be fun: www.journal-news.com/lifestyles/s... #ohio #shandon #christmas #welshcake #folklore #folkloring #folkcraft
If you are in the Cesterfield area, this looks like great fun www.thestar.co.uk/arts-and-cul... #folklore #chesterfield #christmas #hardwickhall #folkloring #britishfolklore
Experience an Elizabethan Christmas rooted in British folklore and traditions
Step back in time this festive season and discover the magic of Hardwick Wintertide at Hardwick Hall in Chesterfield. From now until January 4, visitors are invited to embark on The Tale of Misrule an...
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November 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
If you are in the Cesterfield area, this looks like great fun www.thestar.co.uk/arts-and-cul... #folklore #chesterfield #christmas #hardwickhall #folkloring #britishfolklore
Well, since I have a turkey butt theme today and more cards than days left till Thanksgiving - "I cordially wish you a Happy Thanksgiving - with my butt": #thanksgiving #turkey #turkeybutt #folklore #folkloring #holidaygreetings
November 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Well, since I have a turkey butt theme today and more cards than days left till Thanksgiving - "I cordially wish you a Happy Thanksgiving - with my butt": #thanksgiving #turkey #turkeybutt #folklore #folkloring #holidaygreetings
Soap Sally: Macabre villain of the American South: www.atlasobscura.com/articles/soa... #soap #appalachia #folklore #lore #folkloring #babayaga #soapmaking #folksky #folkloresky
Soap Sally, a Villain of Appalachia and the American South, Echoes Old World Evil
The wicked washerwoman, child murderer, and entrepreneur has parallels to Baba Yaga and other classic European folk figures.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Soap Sally: Macabre villain of the American South: www.atlasobscura.com/articles/soa... #soap #appalachia #folklore #lore #folkloring #babayaga #soapmaking #folksky #folkloresky
Stare into my dead, soulless eyes and be thankful. Also, here is a turkey butt. Happy thanksgiving! #thanksgiving #pumpkin #vintagegreetings #vintagecards #folklore #folkloring #autumn
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Stare into my dead, soulless eyes and be thankful. Also, here is a turkey butt. Happy thanksgiving! #thanksgiving #pumpkin #vintagegreetings #vintagecards #folklore #folkloring #autumn