Reveling in the glory of story, this is a podcast that explores tradition, the preternatural, folktales, fairy lore, gothic horror, and all things wonderfully weird.
Descriptions of Halloween traditions in Ireland.
#halloween #samhain #AllHallows #folklore #fairies
11 Jan 2026
King of the Cats
The host shares their rendition of "King of the Cats," a classic folktale originating from the British Isles.
28 Oct 2025
Real Vampire Hunters
This folklore episode explores vampire hysteria, delving into the cultural phenomenon surrounding vampires, Dracula, and those who hunt them.
11 Oct 2025
Let Us Meet At Midnight
The episode "Let Us Meet At Midnight" presents a Victorian ghost story, exploring themes of the paranormal and preternatural.
23 May 2025
The Fairy and The Minister
This episode explores a minister's encounter with a fairy, delving into themes of folklore and the preternatural.
25 Apr 2025
Walpurgis Night
This is a Mini Episode discussing Walpurgis Night. It is a informative follow up to Episode 3 “Dracula’s Guest”
#WalpurgisNight #Walpurgisnacht #Hexennacht #Beltine #WitchesNight #Witchessabbot #WitchesSabboth #Witch #DraculsGuest #BramStoker #Deacula #Folklore
16 Apr 2025
Dracula’s Guest
This episode is courtesy of Mr. Bram Stoker! It is a dramatized version of what is believed by many to be a chapter deleted from an early draft of Dracula!
For best results listen using headphones on a stormy night.
I am planning on a short follow up on the folklore surrounding Walpurgis Night!
#Dracula #DraculasGuest #BramStoker #vampire #undead #Gothic #GothicHorror #FolkHorror #Nosferatu #Beltane #Horror #ClassicHorror
11 Mar 2025
St. Patrick’s Month Special - Harbinger of Death
For the month of March I am featuring a creature, and story, from Irish folklore.
(“Darby O Gill and the Little People” is in the public domain)
For further accounts of this entity
“The School’s Collection” (https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/stories?SearchText=Banshee&SearchLanguage=ga&Page=1&PerPage=20)
FAIRY LEGENDS AND TRADITIONS OF THE SOUTH OF IRELAND. (https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/39752/pg39752-images.html#XII)
Visions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland, Second Series (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43974)
THE BANSHEE BY ELLIOT O’DONNELL (https://www.gutenberg.org/files/34263/34263-h/34263-h.htm)
#StPatricksDay #IrishFolklore #Celtic #Fairylore #Fae #Faerie #Fairy #Folktales #Fairylore #Shee #Spooky #GaelicFolklore #Banshee #Keening #LadyGregory #WBYeats #MagicalCreatures #MythicalBeasts #DeathOmen #Omen #Hauntings #Ireland #Irish #Scottish #Mythology #DarbyOGill #Ghost
26 Feb 2025
On The Other Side
What if you died and didn’t know it? The maiden voyage of the Fantastical Tales Podcast is a 19th century ghost story. Headphones are recommended for the full experience.
#gothichorror #folkhorror #paranormal #victorian #ghost #ghoststory #immersive
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100
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