The Folklore Podcast, created by folklorist and author Mark Norman. Nearly 2 million downloads worldwide. Plus book news and updates.
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21 Oct 2025
Episode 180
EDITH NESBIT'S GHOST STORIES
Watch the interview and other content on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=kkDMSFnW…
Listen on the website: thefolklorepodcast.com/episo…
Or via your podcast app
Join me and @MonkeyWithCymb to learn about Edith and her gothic tales
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29 Dec 2025
BOOK REVIEW
A Season of Madness, by @alridenour
Published by @feralhouse
"High quality printing, high quality presentation and high quality research"
Read my full review at thefolklorepodcast.com/seaso…
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29 Dec 2025
Want to know what to expect from The Folklore Podcast in 2026?
Take a look at this short announcement and I'll tell you all about it:
youtu.be/DClKhGoSwzQ
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12 Nov 2025
Episode 182 - GATHERINGS
Listen free on your podcast app or on the website
Watch a video enhanced version with footage from the TV series at youtu.be/zqFZ58lSMKA
I chat with director Dave Brewis about his new 6-part TV series Gatherings, looking at seasonal events.
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11 Nov 2025
Discover the wild world of trolls—monstrous, mischievous, and sometimes even helpful!
Dive into their legends in The Little Book of Trolls. Read more about their fascinating tales: bit.ly/3JxOlIK
#Folklore #Mythology @folklorepod
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1 Nov 2025
Episode 181 - OUT NOW!
THE TRAITORS: WHIMSY OR WITCH HUNT?
Listen free at thefolklorepodcast.com/episo…
Watch on YouTube at youtu.be/vSl9d7db1Zo
I gather together a gaggle of witchcraft historians to discuss the cult TV show 'The Traitors' and its parallels with the witch hunts
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26 Oct 2025
Zombie Island is the movie that saved the Scooby-Doo franchise in most people’s eyes
This is a fascinating interview looking at the design and thought processes behind the new Terror Time collector’s BluRay
Matt’s enthusiasm is brought out by @ScoobyAddict ‘s skilful interview
26 Oct 2025
Interview with film historian and archival expert Matt Dugan to discuss The Terror Time Collector’s Edition of #ScoobyDoo on Zombie Island, releasing October 28th! Grab your copy at moviezyng.com!
#YouTube: youtu.be/NXkdXTAkfow
#Podcast: buzzsprout.com/1818480/episo…
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26 Oct 2025
The Premiere and live chat are over, but you can still watch the Dark Secrets Esoteric Exhibition video on my YouTube channel any time you like via this link:
youtube.com/watch?v=ep1k9Wyw…
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26 Oct 2025
Join me in the live chat NOW on the Folklore Podcast YouTube channel ready for the premier at 9pm of my Sneak Peak video looking at the Dark Secrets Esoteric Exhibition in Waterloo Vaults, London, including some exclusive coverage of the 'seance'
youtube.com/watch?v=ep1k9Wyw…
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26 Oct 2025
Interested in the Zoinks! The Spooky Folklore Behind Scooby-Doo talk? It’s free and happening October 28th at 7pm EST.
Register now!
24 Oct 2025
Don't forget that I am doing a FREE talk for Warner Library (the one that serves Sleepy Hollow) this coming Tuesday at midnight UK time / 7pm EST on Scooby-Doo and folklore.
Expect ghosts, and of course the headless horseman!
Book now for nothing at
warnerlibrary.org/2025/09/29…
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24 Oct 2025
Don't forget that I am doing a FREE talk for Warner Library (the one that serves Sleepy Hollow) this coming Tuesday at midnight UK time / 7pm EST on Scooby-Doo and folklore.
Expect ghosts, and of course the headless horseman!
Book now for nothing at
warnerlibrary.org/2025/09/29…
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24 Oct 2025
Join me on Sunday at 9pm for a live premiere on YouTube of my Sneak Pick video of the Dark Secrets Esoteric Exhibition in London, with exhibit previews and seance extracts.
I'll run a live chat on the channel during the watch so come along and join me:
youtube.com/watch?v=ep1k9Wyw…
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The Haunted Landscape 2025: Ghosts, Magic and Lore
22 November 2025 10 am - 5 pm
@ConwayHall and live-streamed
@folklorepod : The Folklore of Churches and Churchyards
Discover the ways magic seeps into hallowed ground.
conwayhall.org.uk/whats-on/e…
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16 Sep 2025
OUT NOW!
Season 10 Episode 178
HETTIE NETTLE'S HANDBOOK FOR HEDGEWITCHES
Listen free at thefolklorepodcast.com/episo… or in your podcast app
I meet up once again with @clairebarker to discuss her new book, which introduces children to solitary witchcraft and nature practices
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12 Sep 2025
The overnight figures from the release yesterday of my book BRITAIN'S FOLKLORE YEAR for @Collins_Ref and @nationaltrust have put it approaching the top 2,000 of all the worlds books.
This is a great example of the popularity of folklore in the modern world.
Grab your copy now!
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11 Sep 2025
Announcing our new Folklore and Archive patron
11 Sep 2025
We are delighted to announce that bestselling author @Joannechocolat has become our new Folklore Library and Archive patron.
Joanne joins @MichaelRosenYes who was our first patron on becoming a charity.
We are excited to welcome Joanne to our team
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11 Sep 2025
Today sees the publication of my new book BRITAIN’S FOLKLORE YEAR for @Collins_Ref and @nationaltrust
Available wherever books are sold, online or on your High Street.
Bookshops, libraries etc - if you are interested in events please get in touch with me, or the publisher
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2 Sep 2025
Episode 177 - LORE OF THE LAND
Stories of wetlands, woods and weather
In collaboration with @BritishAcademy_
Listen FREE at thefolklorepodcast.com/episo…
What do the stories we tell about our environments reveal about ourselves?
The final panel of 'Folklore Reimagined'
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