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The Folklore Podcast

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Official account of The Folklore Podcast. 2 million downloads worldwide. Created by folklorist and author Mark Norman. Find us online at http://www.thefolklorepodcast.com Film/TV rep: Past Preservers Author for various publishers

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 21d

OUT NOW!

Season 10 Episode 178
HETTIE NETTLE'S HANDBOOK FOR HEDGEWITCHES

Listen free at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-178.... or in your podcast app

I meet up once again with @clairebarker.bsky.social to discuss her new book, which introduces children to solitary witchcraft and nature

Title card with the name of the episode and some watercolour images from the book, including blackberries, mushrooms and a sleeping fairy

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 1d

@traceynormanauthor.bsky.social

The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 1d

The questions are there!

The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 2d

You can now get a copy of my recent live event with @joannechocolat.bsky.social and support the work of @folklorelibrary.bsky.social

See below for full details, or in the words of @scarfolk.bsky.social ... for more information, please re-read

The Folklore Library & Archive @folklorelibrary.bsky.social · 2d

You can now purchase a filmed copy of our recent live event with our new patron @joannechocolat.bsky.social in conversation for just £5.

The film runs for around an hour and ALL money supports our charity

Order a copy from

www.thefolklorepodcast.com/store/p191/J...

Thanks to Pete Burnett Visuals

Mark Norman and Joanne Harris, seated and in conversation

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 3d

Also the name of a TV show in the UK, hence the logo

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you

The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 3d

What are we doing next…?

You’ll find out soon

The Folklore Library & Archive @folklorelibrary.bsky.social · 3d

Our next big event is coming to Crediton…

Save the date - Friday 12th December at 7:30pm

Watch this space.

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Susan McG @selimacat.bsky.social · 4d

This folklore charity is doing good work both in the UK and elsewhere. Folklorists, librarians, and storytellers are part of the good fight.

The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 4d

Do you follow @folklorelibrary.bsky.social

We founded this registered charity to save and preserve folklore materials and at-risk heritage.

The charity holds collections of international significance.

Please follow if you don’t and tell your friends if you do 🥰

bit.ly/flafundraising to support

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you. It should hopefully be quick and straightforward

The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 4d

Just to let you all know that aside from the illness in my family that is having an effect on content, I have to go into hospital next weekend for some minor surgery.

I will try and bring you episode this week - but it may be a little rough around the edges.

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 4d

Follow @davidmbarnett.bsky.social ‘s thread for some book recommendations. It’s off to a good start

David Barnett @davidmbarnett.bsky.social · 7d

A folklorish or spooky book from my shelf for every day in October #Booktober

1) BRITISH FOLK CUSTOMS by Christina Hole (Book Club Associates, 1976)

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 5d

Delve into the world of CRYPTIDS AND CREATURES as Writing the Occult turns its attentions to all things monstrous this November! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-th...

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 4d

This will, no doubt, be a great day. If you’re a fan of found footage film, this is the place to go

Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 4d

Looking forward to announcing some of out movies for POV - THE FOUND FOOTAGE FESTIVAL soon! If this is a genre of film that you love, then this will be the day out for you... www.derbyquad.co.uk/povpasses/ #pov #foundfootage #foundfootagemovies #movies #film #films #filmfestival #filmfest

The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 4d

Who could resist?

The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 4d

I just listened to an episode of @loremen.bsky.social on the same subject

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 4d

Well … you have ten years of material to catch up on! But if you like the look, drop me a DM 😁

The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 4d

Ooh … this sounds fun. Can you not move Derby closer to here?

The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 4d

So much crossover, I feel, with folklore here. Although I’m probably happy for you to keep your wee-wheel 🥴

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The Folklore Library & Archive @folklorelibrary.bsky.social · 4d

One week to go for our next fascinating online talk. A good number already booked, but there's still space to attend if you want to grab a ticket.

The Folklore Library & Archive @folklorelibrary.bsky.social · 6d

Our next online talk

FAIRIES, WITCH BOTTLES AND AZAZEL: British Grimoires and their Significance to the Study of Folklore

Saturday 18 October, 7:30pm
£5 plus booking fee

bit.ly/flaevents

All profits support our charity.

Ticket includes talk, Q&A and recording of the event

Our next online talk is now booking.

On Saturday 18th October, we will be hosting a talk via Zoom on the subject of British Grimoires and their significance to folklore.

Tickets are £5 (plus booking fee) via our EventBrite page and include a Q&A with the presenter, Daniel Harms, and access to a recording of the talk afterwards.

All profits support our charitable work. To book, please visit

bit.ly/flaevents

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 4d

Please do

The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 5d

I barely got out alive, to be fair. Do you want to interview about this title?

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 5d

You’ll be able to learn more here soon

The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 5d

Next up on my reading pile is a new supernatural story from @michellepaver.bsky.social

I had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle for the U.K. Ghost Story Festival, and she definitely knows how to write a creepy tale.

This one is out in October. I’ll hope to feature it on the podcast soon

Rainforest book cover with a jungle and a skull with a snake emerging from the eye

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 5d

Just finished reading THIRST by @darrensimpson44.bsky.social , published by @pushkinpress.com

Coincidentally, this came out the same day as my book Britain’s Folklore Year

Thirst is a dark and brooding YA novel deeply rooted in the folklore of rivers. Expect a feature and review soon on this

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 6d

I’ll be hosting this online talk on British Grimoires and folklore on Saturday 18 October, via Zoom at 7:30pm

All profits support @folklorelibrary.bsky.social

Book now at bit.ly/flaevents

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