Irish Gothic Podcast

About Irish Gothic Podcast

Join Spence and Chris on "Irish Gothic," a podcast exploring Ireland's myths and legends. Each episode delves into folklore, bringing ancient faeries, banshees, and Celtic warriors to life. The hosts invite listeners to uncover Ireland's past, whether they are folklore enthusiasts or new to these tales. "Irish Gothic" transports you to a realm where the supernatural intertwines with history. Please tune in for spine-tingling stories, cultural insights, and humour as they examine Ireland's darker heritage.

Publisher

Spencer Wright & Chris Patterson

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

31 Oct 2024

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Irish Gothic Bitesize: The Púca

   Send us Fan Mail Irish Gothic Bitesize: The Púca Presented by Spence Wright. A shapeshifter. A trickster. A creature you do not want to meet on a dark Irish road. The Púca is one of the most unpredictable figures in Irish folklore. Appearing in many forms, from a black horse to a strange human figure, it has frightened, confused and fascinated generations. In this Irish Gothic Bitesize, Spence Wright explores the folklore, stories and traditions surrounding one of Ireland’s most enduring supe...

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Irish Gothic Bitesize: The Crooked Back

   Send us Fan Mail Irish Gothic Bitesize: The Crooked Back Presented by Spence Wright. A strange tale from the darker corners of Irish folklore. Spence explores The Crooked Back, a story of superstition, fear and the supernatural, passed down through generations of Irish storytelling. Listen to Irish Gothic Bitesize: The Crooked Back now. WANT MORE IRISH GOTHIC? Follow or subscribe to Irish Gothic for ghosts, folklore, mythology, strange history and supernatural stories from across Ireland. Lis...

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Irish Gothic Bitesized Fire & Brimstone at Dunseverick

   Send us Fan Mail Irish Gothic Bitesized: Fire & Brimstone at Dunseverick On the rugged North Antrim coast, the ruins of Dunseverick Castle stand above the Atlantic. But its history carries darker stories. Fire, faith, fear and folklore collide in this short journey into Dunseverick’s past. From ancient associations and religious tradition to tales shaped by centuries of conflict and belief, we explore the stories surrounding one of Northern Ireland’s most atmospheric coastal sites. A shor...

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

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Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

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