Folklore: Beliefs, traditions & culture of the people. Traditional folklore themes from around the world. An accessible podcast ranked in the top 0.5% of shows globally, bringing free access to many of the world's experts in folklore, authors, broadcasters and more.
The Folklore Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Mark Norman
4.6(380 reviews)
277 episodes
Updated Monthly
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91
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Quality89
Social100
YouTube85
Engagement97
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Folklore: Beliefs, traditions & culture of the people. Traditional folklore themes from around the world. An accessible podcast ranked in the top 0.5% of shows globally, bringing free access to many of the world's experts in folklore, authors, broadcasters and more.
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Publishing Since
7/15/2016
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Podcast Authority
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Social100
YouTube85
Engagement97
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excellent
Episode Length
41 minutes
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Recent Episodes
June 9, 2026
Episode 194 - BLODEUWEDD MEETS FRANKENSTEIN
Host Mark Norman interviews author Bar Fridman-Tell about her novel blending Welsh mythology with Frankenstein's creation, exploring folklore and imagination.
May 19, 2026
Episode 193 - TALKING GHOSTS PART 2
Host Mark Norman interviews Melanie Atkinson and Susannah Wise about horror, ghost story writing, and the tangential appearance of ghosts in their work.
May 10, 2026
Episode 192 - FAIRY IMAGERY
Folklorist Mark Norman and illustrator Tamsin Rosewell explore the captivating imagery of fairies across art, literature, and culture in this insightful interview.
277 total episodes available with 18 transcripts
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Bar Fridman-Tell
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Melanie Atkinson
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Susannah Wise
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Phil Errington
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Piers Torday
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Chris Chapman
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Claire Barker
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Professor Melanie Giles FBA
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Fiona Stafford FBA
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Professor Marilina Cesario
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Marion Gibson
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Tabitha Stanmore
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