Dark Darzet
Claim This Podcastby Ross Cleaver & David Burton
Podcast Overview
<p><strong><u>Dark Darzet - The podcast of weird Dorset </u></strong></p><br><p>Venture into the shadowy realm of Dorset's folklore, where pixies flit among ancient trees, poltergeists wreak havoc in haunted homes, witches whisper secrets on windswept moors, and woodwose roam the wildwood. Join Henry, David <a href="https://twitter.com/Phishtitz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Phishtitz</a> and Ross <a href="https://twitter.com/Revoltingross" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Revoltingross</a> (from the <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/62e1675b4930f00012c5e4b4/www.generalwitchfinders.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">General Witchfinders</a> podcast) as they delve into the legends, lore, and outright weirdness that permeate their home county. </p><br><p><br></p><p>From spine-chilling tales of spectral apparitions and cursed objects to captivating insights into the region's rich pagan heritage, Their uncanny encounters will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the Dorset countryside. </p><br><p><br></p><p>Prepare to be enthralled by captivating storytelling, chilling accounts, and 'expert' analysis as David and Ross explore the darker side of Dorset's history and folklore. </p><br><p><br></p><p>Keywords: </p><p>Dorset folklore, legends, myths, ghosts, hauntings, witches, paganism, woodwose, pixies, poltergeists, weirdness, uncanny, supernatural, paranormal, unexplained, mysteries </p><br><p><br></p><p>Hashtags: </p><p>#DorsetFolklore #Legends #Myths #Ghosts #Hauntings #Witches #Paganism #Woodwose #Pixies #Poltergeists #Weirdness #Uncanny #Supernatural #Paranormal #Unexplained #Mysteries #GeneralWitchfinders </p><br><p><br></p><p>Be sure to subscribe and listen to the podcast, available here and on all major pod catchers: </p><p>https://tr.ee/TnqcmN7Wn5</p><br><p><br></p><p>We also sell Dark Darzet T-Shirts: </p><p>https://tr.ee/58AK3noXCV</p><br><p><br></p><p>Also follow us on Twitter: </p><p>https://twitter.com/darkdarzet </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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8/15/2022
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Recent Episodes
February 10, 2026
Wonderful Winter Wassailing
<p>Has anyone else noticed the show has become significantly more anarchic since Henry came on board? Well, buckle up, because as the cider starts flowing in this episode, the structure falls apart, what do you expect for free?!</p><br><p>In this instalment, we recap our journey making homemade cider and take you along for our very own Wassail! (Wassail!!!)</p><br><p>For those wondering why we were shouting at apple trees, the tradition of wassailing generally falls into two camps:</p><ul><li>The House-Visit: Traditionally held on the Twelfth Night (January 5th), people would go door-to-door with a communal bowl in exchange for gifts.</li><li>The Orchard-Visit: This is the cider-country classic. We headed into the orchard to sing to the trees, a custom meant to ensure a massive harvest for the coming year.</li><li><br></li></ul><p>The word "wassail" comes from the Old Norse ves heill (Old English wes hál), literally translating to "be in good health." It started as a simple salutation like "hail" or "farewell,".</p><br><p>To round out the episode, you are treated to some live electronic music from Ross to keep the energy going.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
November 21, 2025
Morris Dancing Talk LIVE!
<p>Ross was asked to do a talk on the history of Morris dancing for the fine men of West Stafford who are thinking about starting their own side. Not knowing anything about this didn’t stop him standing up and showing off for 20 minutes, armed only with Wikipedia, YouTube and ChatGPT, the traditional research materials. What follows is Ross’s own understanding of the subject, which may or may not be accurate. Hopefully this makes sense without the visual accompaniment, but if you would like to watch along, there is a copy of the presentation deck that you can view at your own leisure.</p><p>https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11aI_MQ-uxknR1lucg4e3oumz7k3cxAkqFf0jtK-lwH4/edit?usp=sharing</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
October 16, 2025
The Devil of Old Harry Rocks
<p>After a sunny kayaking trip to the chalk stacks off Studland Bay, Ross and David brave the choppy waters to bring us tales of <strong>Old Harry Rocks</strong> – Dorset’s own gateway to hell. Once back on dry land (and mostly clothed), they’re joined online by Henry to explore the legends behind this striking landmark.</p><p>From the <strong>Poole pirate Harry Paye</strong> to smugglers’ caves, spectral bells and wartime wrecks, the trio pick through centuries of myth and mischief along the Purbeck coast. Expect talk of devils sleeping on cliffs, parsons blessing sea caves, and ships dashed to pieces in the dark.</p><p>Back at the virtual Dark Darzet Studios, the discussion drifts between folklore, local history, and questionable nautical knowledge – with a generous helping of chaos. Two out of three hosts weren’t wearing trousers, and quite a lot of farting had to be cut out in the edit.</p><p>All that, plus the usual meandering chat and unverified facts, in an episode recorded entirely online – because kayaking home with recording gear seemed like a terrible idea.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Dark Darzet?
<p><strong><u>Dark Darzet - The podcast of weird Dorset </u></strong></p><br><p>Venture into the shadowy realm of Dorset's folklore, where pixies flit among ancient trees, poltergeists wreak havoc in haunted homes, witches whisper secrets on windswept moors, and woodwose roam the wildwood. Join Henry, David <a href="https://twitter.com/Phishtitz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Phishtitz</a> and Ross <a href="https://twitter.com/Revoltingross" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Revoltingross</a> (from the <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/62e1675b4930f00012c5e4b4/www.generalwitchfinders.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">General Witchfinders</a> podcast) as they delve into the legends, lore, and outright weirdness that permeate their home county. </p><br><p><br></p><p>From spine-chilling tales of spectral apparitions and cursed objects to captivating insights into the region's rich pagan heritage, Their uncanny encounters will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the Dorset countryside. </p><br><p><br></p><p>Prepare to be enthralled by captivating storytelling, chilling accounts, and 'expert' analysis as David and Ross explore the darker side of Dorset's history and folklore. </p><br><p><br></p><p>Keywords: </p><p>Dorset folklore, legends, myths, ghosts, hauntings, witches, paganism, woodwose, pixies, poltergeists, weirdness, uncanny, supernatural, paranormal, unexplained, mysteries </p><br><p><br></p><p>Hashtags: </p><p>#DorsetFolklore #Legends #Myths #Ghosts #Hauntings #Witches #Paganism #Woodwose #Pixies #Poltergeists #Weirdness #Uncanny #Supernatural #Paranormal #Unexplained #Mysteries #GeneralWitchfinders </p><br><p><br></p><p>Be sure to subscribe and listen to the podcast, available here and on all major pod catchers: </p><p>https://tr.ee/TnqcmN7Wn5</p><br><p><br></p><p>We also sell Dark Darzet T-Shirts: </p><p>https://tr.ee/58AK3noXCV</p><br><p><br></p><p>Also follow us on Twitter: </p><p>https://twitter.com/darkdarzet </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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