The Folklore Podcast
@folklorepod.bsky.social
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
Film/TV rep: Past Preservers Author for various publishers
THE WOLVES ARE RUNNING...
I have a big episode on The Box of Delights coming up in the next few weeks, and you can be a part of it.
If you are a fan of the book, have memories of the TV show or watched the play, record your thoughts in a voice note and email them to [email protected]
I have a big episode on The Box of Delights coming up in the next few weeks, and you can be a part of it.
If you are a fan of the book, have memories of the TV show or watched the play, record your thoughts in a voice note and email them to [email protected]
January 23, 2026 at 5:37 PM
THE WOLVES ARE RUNNING...
I have a big episode on The Box of Delights coming up in the next few weeks, and you can be a part of it.
If you are a fan of the book, have memories of the TV show or watched the play, record your thoughts in a voice note and email them to [email protected]
I have a big episode on The Box of Delights coming up in the next few weeks, and you can be a part of it.
If you are a fan of the book, have memories of the TV show or watched the play, record your thoughts in a voice note and email them to [email protected]
In the latest episode of my podcast, which is out now on all platforms, I discuss the role of the ghost in the medieval period with my expert guest @goingmedieval.bsky.social
Listen free on your podcast apps, or at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-186....
or watch at youtu.be/UXT9f5sWD5Q
Listen free on your podcast apps, or at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-186....
or watch at youtu.be/UXT9f5sWD5Q
January 21, 2026 at 7:28 PM
In the latest episode of my podcast, which is out now on all platforms, I discuss the role of the ghost in the medieval period with my expert guest @goingmedieval.bsky.social
Listen free on your podcast apps, or at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-186....
or watch at youtu.be/UXT9f5sWD5Q
Listen free on your podcast apps, or at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-186....
or watch at youtu.be/UXT9f5sWD5Q
Coming soon...
In the next episode of the podcast, which will be with you imminently, I'll be discussing the meaning and make-up of ghosts in the medieval period with my very special guest, historian and broadcaster @goingmedieval.bsky.social
Wooooooo...!
In the next episode of the podcast, which will be with you imminently, I'll be discussing the meaning and make-up of ghosts in the medieval period with my very special guest, historian and broadcaster @goingmedieval.bsky.social
Wooooooo...!
January 19, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Coming soon...
In the next episode of the podcast, which will be with you imminently, I'll be discussing the meaning and make-up of ghosts in the medieval period with my very special guest, historian and broadcaster @goingmedieval.bsky.social
Wooooooo...!
In the next episode of the podcast, which will be with you imminently, I'll be discussing the meaning and make-up of ghosts in the medieval period with my very special guest, historian and broadcaster @goingmedieval.bsky.social
Wooooooo...!
CHAPBOOK TUESDAY returns for 2026!
This innocuous looking chapbook also provides a commentary on incest from the get go.
The Crafty Princess, or The Golden Bull is essentially a Cinderella tale at its heart.
You can read the whole pamph on Wikisource here:
en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Cra...
This innocuous looking chapbook also provides a commentary on incest from the get go.
The Crafty Princess, or The Golden Bull is essentially a Cinderella tale at its heart.
You can read the whole pamph on Wikisource here:
en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Cra...
January 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
CHAPBOOK TUESDAY returns for 2026!
This innocuous looking chapbook also provides a commentary on incest from the get go.
The Crafty Princess, or The Golden Bull is essentially a Cinderella tale at its heart.
You can read the whole pamph on Wikisource here:
en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Cra...
This innocuous looking chapbook also provides a commentary on incest from the get go.
The Crafty Princess, or The Golden Bull is essentially a Cinderella tale at its heart.
You can read the whole pamph on Wikisource here:
en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Cra...
The first Folklore Podcast of the year is live!
THE FOLKLORE OF PROVERBS
written and presented by me, with music from Amy Hopwood.
Watch the visually enhanced version on YouTube at youtu.be/Rn6R_FnqV-Y
Normal audio version on your podcast app, or at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-185....
THE FOLKLORE OF PROVERBS
written and presented by me, with music from Amy Hopwood.
Watch the visually enhanced version on YouTube at youtu.be/Rn6R_FnqV-Y
Normal audio version on your podcast app, or at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-185....
January 13, 2026 at 11:42 AM
The first Folklore Podcast of the year is live!
THE FOLKLORE OF PROVERBS
written and presented by me, with music from Amy Hopwood.
Watch the visually enhanced version on YouTube at youtu.be/Rn6R_FnqV-Y
Normal audio version on your podcast app, or at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-185....
THE FOLKLORE OF PROVERBS
written and presented by me, with music from Amy Hopwood.
Watch the visually enhanced version on YouTube at youtu.be/Rn6R_FnqV-Y
Normal audio version on your podcast app, or at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-185....
There is no more powerful motivator, possibly outside of coffee and chocolate.
I managed to achieve coffee and am now back with my current read, which will feature on the podcast soon
I managed to achieve coffee and am now back with my current read, which will feature on the podcast soon
January 11, 2026 at 10:18 AM
There is no more powerful motivator, possibly outside of coffee and chocolate.
I managed to achieve coffee and am now back with my current read, which will feature on the podcast soon
I managed to achieve coffee and am now back with my current read, which will feature on the podcast soon
The solution here is to put the furbag on the garden observing duty, leaving the way clear for book and access to coffee
January 11, 2026 at 10:09 AM
The solution here is to put the furbag on the garden observing duty, leaving the way clear for book and access to coffee
A small selection of images from my trip out to Sandford Wassail this evening.
I’ll cut a video of the whole event when I have a little more time
I’ll cut a video of the whole event when I have a little more time
January 10, 2026 at 8:33 PM
A small selection of images from my trip out to Sandford Wassail this evening.
I’ll cut a video of the whole event when I have a little more time
I’ll cut a video of the whole event when I have a little more time
COMING SOON...
In the first episode of 2026's Season 11 of The Folklore Podcast, I'll be giving a brief introduction to the subject of proverbs in folklore.
Watch your feeds in the next couple of days.
Image: The Blind Leading the Blind by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
In the first episode of 2026's Season 11 of The Folklore Podcast, I'll be giving a brief introduction to the subject of proverbs in folklore.
Watch your feeds in the next couple of days.
Image: The Blind Leading the Blind by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
January 10, 2026 at 9:19 AM
COMING SOON...
In the first episode of 2026's Season 11 of The Folklore Podcast, I'll be giving a brief introduction to the subject of proverbs in folklore.
Watch your feeds in the next couple of days.
Image: The Blind Leading the Blind by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
In the first episode of 2026's Season 11 of The Folklore Podcast, I'll be giving a brief introduction to the subject of proverbs in folklore.
Watch your feeds in the next couple of days.
Image: The Blind Leading the Blind by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
A new series for 2026, which is posting over on my Facebook page:
365 days of folklore creatures
starts today with the Namahage, a demon Yokai from Japanese folklore which is now part of new Year customs
You can read the full post on my Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/TheFolkloreP...
365 days of folklore creatures
starts today with the Namahage, a demon Yokai from Japanese folklore which is now part of new Year customs
You can read the full post on my Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/TheFolkloreP...
January 1, 2026 at 7:15 PM
A new series for 2026, which is posting over on my Facebook page:
365 days of folklore creatures
starts today with the Namahage, a demon Yokai from Japanese folklore which is now part of new Year customs
You can read the full post on my Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/TheFolkloreP...
365 days of folklore creatures
starts today with the Namahage, a demon Yokai from Japanese folklore which is now part of new Year customs
You can read the full post on my Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/TheFolkloreP...
As 2025 runs out, here is a final CHAPBOOK TUESDAY post for you
THE WARNING CLOCK or "The Voice of the New Year" was published in 1833 and is an American chapbook written by 'Mrs Cameron' who penned a number of such pamphlets
Expect the normal warnings against laziness and benefits of good choices
THE WARNING CLOCK or "The Voice of the New Year" was published in 1833 and is an American chapbook written by 'Mrs Cameron' who penned a number of such pamphlets
Expect the normal warnings against laziness and benefits of good choices
December 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
As 2025 runs out, here is a final CHAPBOOK TUESDAY post for you
THE WARNING CLOCK or "The Voice of the New Year" was published in 1833 and is an American chapbook written by 'Mrs Cameron' who penned a number of such pamphlets
Expect the normal warnings against laziness and benefits of good choices
THE WARNING CLOCK or "The Voice of the New Year" was published in 1833 and is an American chapbook written by 'Mrs Cameron' who penned a number of such pamphlets
Expect the normal warnings against laziness and benefits of good choices
BOOK REVIEW
Mere
By Danielle Giles
Published by @panmacmillan.bsky.social Mantle
"A haunting, potent novel"
Read the full review by Dr Tim Rideout on the Folklore Podcast website at
www.thefolklorepodcast.com/mere.html
Mere
By Danielle Giles
Published by @panmacmillan.bsky.social Mantle
"A haunting, potent novel"
Read the full review by Dr Tim Rideout on the Folklore Podcast website at
www.thefolklorepodcast.com/mere.html
December 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
BOOK REVIEW
Mere
By Danielle Giles
Published by @panmacmillan.bsky.social Mantle
"A haunting, potent novel"
Read the full review by Dr Tim Rideout on the Folklore Podcast website at
www.thefolklorepodcast.com/mere.html
Mere
By Danielle Giles
Published by @panmacmillan.bsky.social Mantle
"A haunting, potent novel"
Read the full review by Dr Tim Rideout on the Folklore Podcast website at
www.thefolklorepodcast.com/mere.html
Next up from my pile of books to work on is this one.
Having just finished a rewatch of the classic BOX OF DELIGHTS this is a book full of promise, from probably the leading expert on John Masefield, and with an inciteful foreword by @pierstorday.bsky.social
Episode planning to follow, I suspect!
Having just finished a rewatch of the classic BOX OF DELIGHTS this is a book full of promise, from probably the leading expert on John Masefield, and with an inciteful foreword by @pierstorday.bsky.social
Episode planning to follow, I suspect!
December 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Next up from my pile of books to work on is this one.
Having just finished a rewatch of the classic BOX OF DELIGHTS this is a book full of promise, from probably the leading expert on John Masefield, and with an inciteful foreword by @pierstorday.bsky.social
Episode planning to follow, I suspect!
Having just finished a rewatch of the classic BOX OF DELIGHTS this is a book full of promise, from probably the leading expert on John Masefield, and with an inciteful foreword by @pierstorday.bsky.social
Episode planning to follow, I suspect!
BOOK REVIEW
A Season of Madness, by Al Ridenour
Published by @feralhouse.bsky.social
"High quality printing, high quality presentation and high quality research"
Read my full review at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/season-of-ma...
A Season of Madness, by Al Ridenour
Published by @feralhouse.bsky.social
"High quality printing, high quality presentation and high quality research"
Read my full review at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/season-of-ma...
December 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
BOOK REVIEW
A Season of Madness, by Al Ridenour
Published by @feralhouse.bsky.social
"High quality printing, high quality presentation and high quality research"
Read my full review at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/season-of-ma...
A Season of Madness, by Al Ridenour
Published by @feralhouse.bsky.social
"High quality printing, high quality presentation and high quality research"
Read my full review at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/season-of-ma...
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE FOLKLORE PODCAST
Image: the first English Christmas card, sent in 1843.
It quickly became the first controversial Christmas card because of one element in the image…
Image: the first English Christmas card, sent in 1843.
It quickly became the first controversial Christmas card because of one element in the image…
December 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE FOLKLORE PODCAST
Image: the first English Christmas card, sent in 1843.
It quickly became the first controversial Christmas card because of one element in the image…
Image: the first English Christmas card, sent in 1843.
It quickly became the first controversial Christmas card because of one element in the image…
I'm delighted to be able to announce that The Folklore Podcast has been awarded both
CULTURAL EDUCATION PODCAST OF THE YEAR 2025
and
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD 2025
in the Corporate Vision Media Innovator Awards.
Thanks, as always, for your support. More of the same in 2026!
CULTURAL EDUCATION PODCAST OF THE YEAR 2025
and
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD 2025
in the Corporate Vision Media Innovator Awards.
Thanks, as always, for your support. More of the same in 2026!
December 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I'm delighted to be able to announce that The Folklore Podcast has been awarded both
CULTURAL EDUCATION PODCAST OF THE YEAR 2025
and
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD 2025
in the Corporate Vision Media Innovator Awards.
Thanks, as always, for your support. More of the same in 2026!
CULTURAL EDUCATION PODCAST OF THE YEAR 2025
and
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD 2025
in the Corporate Vision Media Innovator Awards.
Thanks, as always, for your support. More of the same in 2026!
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2025:
The Mistletoe Bride
Featuring an exclusive performance by critically acclaimed folk singer @jackieoates.bsky.social and a rare example of the legend from 1809
Listen free at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/christmas-20...
Or watch the YouTube version at youtu.be/t3-By7BH_1I
The Mistletoe Bride
Featuring an exclusive performance by critically acclaimed folk singer @jackieoates.bsky.social and a rare example of the legend from 1809
Listen free at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/christmas-20...
Or watch the YouTube version at youtu.be/t3-By7BH_1I
December 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2025:
The Mistletoe Bride
Featuring an exclusive performance by critically acclaimed folk singer @jackieoates.bsky.social and a rare example of the legend from 1809
Listen free at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/christmas-20...
Or watch the YouTube version at youtu.be/t3-By7BH_1I
The Mistletoe Bride
Featuring an exclusive performance by critically acclaimed folk singer @jackieoates.bsky.social and a rare example of the legend from 1809
Listen free at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/christmas-20...
Or watch the YouTube version at youtu.be/t3-By7BH_1I
The year is drawing to a close and I’m looking ahead to 2026, and season 11 of the podcast.
What can I do to make things even better for you, as listeners? What would you like? Not like?
Please let me know in the comments, and also give me your views on the show generally.
Thanks for being here.
What can I do to make things even better for you, as listeners? What would you like? Not like?
Please let me know in the comments, and also give me your views on the show generally.
Thanks for being here.
December 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The year is drawing to a close and I’m looking ahead to 2026, and season 11 of the podcast.
What can I do to make things even better for you, as listeners? What would you like? Not like?
Please let me know in the comments, and also give me your views on the show generally.
Thanks for being here.
What can I do to make things even better for you, as listeners? What would you like? Not like?
Please let me know in the comments, and also give me your views on the show generally.
Thanks for being here.
Episode 184, out now
THIRST: RIVERS AND FOLKLORE
Listen at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-184....
For more, watch the interview and music video at youtu.be/DLPIzpXBh3w
This episode features river folklore, a discussion with @darrensimpson44.bsky.social & music from @lunatraktors.bsky.social
THIRST: RIVERS AND FOLKLORE
Listen at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-184....
For more, watch the interview and music video at youtu.be/DLPIzpXBh3w
This episode features river folklore, a discussion with @darrensimpson44.bsky.social & music from @lunatraktors.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Episode 184, out now
THIRST: RIVERS AND FOLKLORE
Listen at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-184....
For more, watch the interview and music video at youtu.be/DLPIzpXBh3w
This episode features river folklore, a discussion with @darrensimpson44.bsky.social & music from @lunatraktors.bsky.social
THIRST: RIVERS AND FOLKLORE
Listen at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-184....
For more, watch the interview and music video at youtu.be/DLPIzpXBh3w
This episode features river folklore, a discussion with @darrensimpson44.bsky.social & music from @lunatraktors.bsky.social
COMING SOON
The next episode of The Folklore Podcast is out tomorrow.
In THIRST: RIVERS AND FOLKLORE I'll be chatting a little bit about some of the folklore associated with rivers, there will be a major guest interview with @darrensimpson44.bsky.social and music from @lunatraktors.bsky.social
The next episode of The Folklore Podcast is out tomorrow.
In THIRST: RIVERS AND FOLKLORE I'll be chatting a little bit about some of the folklore associated with rivers, there will be a major guest interview with @darrensimpson44.bsky.social and music from @lunatraktors.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
COMING SOON
The next episode of The Folklore Podcast is out tomorrow.
In THIRST: RIVERS AND FOLKLORE I'll be chatting a little bit about some of the folklore associated with rivers, there will be a major guest interview with @darrensimpson44.bsky.social and music from @lunatraktors.bsky.social
The next episode of The Folklore Podcast is out tomorrow.
In THIRST: RIVERS AND FOLKLORE I'll be chatting a little bit about some of the folklore associated with rivers, there will be a major guest interview with @darrensimpson44.bsky.social and music from @lunatraktors.bsky.social
Don’t you always find that Christmas food disagrees with you?
December 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Don’t you always find that Christmas food disagrees with you?
Follow in the footsteps of our Victorian forebears. Put a smile on your child’s face with the gift of a sad puppy. And for that extra something, be sure to add a shotgun
December 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Follow in the footsteps of our Victorian forebears. Put a smile on your child’s face with the gift of a sad puppy. And for that extra something, be sure to add a shotgun
Not many people know that Annoying Orange got his inspiration for content creation from his grandfather, Gentleman Orange, seen here toasting absent fruits on today’s Victorian Christmas card.
December 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Not many people know that Annoying Orange got his inspiration for content creation from his grandfather, Gentleman Orange, seen here toasting absent fruits on today’s Victorian Christmas card.
It's been a great year for The Folklore Podcast on Spotify (and other platforms too).
- Listened to for longer than 97% of other podcasts
- More comments than 95% of other podcasts
- Shared more than 98% of other podcasts
758,000 minutes of listening
New audience up 999% !!
Thanks everyone 😊
- Listened to for longer than 97% of other podcasts
- More comments than 95% of other podcasts
- Shared more than 98% of other podcasts
758,000 minutes of listening
New audience up 999% !!
Thanks everyone 😊
December 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
It's been a great year for The Folklore Podcast on Spotify (and other platforms too).
- Listened to for longer than 97% of other podcasts
- More comments than 95% of other podcasts
- Shared more than 98% of other podcasts
758,000 minutes of listening
New audience up 999% !!
Thanks everyone 😊
- Listened to for longer than 97% of other podcasts
- More comments than 95% of other podcasts
- Shared more than 98% of other podcasts
758,000 minutes of listening
New audience up 999% !!
Thanks everyone 😊
The first paper Christmas card has arrived at home, triggering the thought that it’s time to start sharing everyone’s favourite festive season weird Victorian examples.
We kick off being giving the greetings of the season in the traditional way … by a giant anthropomorphic onion in stripy socks.
We kick off being giving the greetings of the season in the traditional way … by a giant anthropomorphic onion in stripy socks.
December 7, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The first paper Christmas card has arrived at home, triggering the thought that it’s time to start sharing everyone’s favourite festive season weird Victorian examples.
We kick off being giving the greetings of the season in the traditional way … by a giant anthropomorphic onion in stripy socks.
We kick off being giving the greetings of the season in the traditional way … by a giant anthropomorphic onion in stripy socks.