Join hosts Temperance Alden and Aaron Oberon in short chats in topics on folk and folkloric magic!
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In the ancient forest of the past, the roots of our family trees intertwine. Deep within the heartwood of our lineages, the stories and folkways of our people slumber, abundant with timeless truths. Folklore, the old key, turns the lock to unveil this ancestral treasure, inviting us to breathe life into the forgotten ways of yore. "Welcome to 'Folkloring,' the podcast that takes you beyond folklore discussions and invites you to actively engage with practical folklore and magic in your daily ...
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Episode 52, How History becomes folklore, cryptids and creepy swamps
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode I discuss the haunted Tombigbee River, how history becomes folklore and creepy Mothman sightings in the South with Shannon Evans, Public Historian and host of the podcast Tombigbee Tales Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), In…
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Welcome to Episode 3 of Darklore, where we explore the creepy, horrific, unsettling darker side of folklore! Please join us as we get lost down twisting paths of lore, myth and macabre tales of dark magic that can never be fully known. In today’s episode we dive into Mothman lore. We get into details about Point Pleasant and then explore some lesse…
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Episode 51 - Changelings, Land Spirits and Robins
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Join me in the Lee Morganverse, where we discuss his latest book, The Rag and Bone Man, how we can lose folklore and whether or not his grandmother is haunting the family. There is also a potential call to action for brave artists and creators. Lee Morgan lives on a communal homestead on Mt Wellington, where he creates sanctuary for other weirdos, …
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Episode 2 - Darklore, Sleep Demons and Night Terrors
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Welcome to Episode 2 of Darklore, where we explore the creepy, horrific, unsettling darker side of folklore! Please join us as we get lost down twisting paths of lore, myth and macabre tales of dark magic that can never be fully known. In today’s episode we examine sleep demons, night terrors and things that will keep you up at night. You can find …
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Welcome to this episode of Folkloring in which I have a fascinating conversation with Joanna Tarnawska, the author of Polish Folk Magic. We talk Polish Folklore, connecting to the land and our ancestors, and Animism. You will learn about Slavic magic, being in diaspora and how we bring our magic wherever we go. You can find Joanna's work at: https:…
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Episode 49 - Personal lore, Baby Psychics and Pinatas
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode I have a conversation with Alexis Donkin, The Destructrix. She offers psychic development mentorship and insight for baby psychics so they can navigate their abilities with ease and joy to create magical main character energy in their lives. Super accomplished in many things – from publishing and m…
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Let us introduce you to episode 1 of our new series, Darklore, where we explore the creepy, horrific, unsettling darker side of folklore! Please join us as we get lost down twisting paths of lore, myth and macabre tales of dark magic that can never be fully known. In today’s episode we examine dark fairies, from the Unseelie court to fairy abductio…
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The Elder Futhark Runes are an early form of written language. Runes have been used both as letters to spell words, and as symbols containing greater meaning. By referencing familiar objects and experiences — such as water, hail, fire, seeds, cattle, breath, the sun, and family — they became archetypes, which today are harbingers of larger concepts…
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Episode 47 - Channeling, Magic and Spirits, Oh My!
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode I have a conversation with Nora Herold who is a healer, reiki master and who regularly channels multiple entities. We discuss energy work, talk about how magic and folklore are intertwined and we get treated to a spontaneous channeling session! You can find Nora at: https://noraherold.com/ Question…
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Episode 46 - Magick, Cheetahs and Vampire Zombies
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode I have a conversation with Tyler Brannan – host of the popular In the Keep podcast and fantasy game designer. We discuss personal stories and lore, religion and spirituality and whether or not magick is real. Cheetahs, tall tales and vampire zombies also make an appearance. You can find Tyler at: h…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode I delve into the folklore of weasels and ferrets and tell some tales of weasels. Are they tricksters, spirit guides or some other type of supernatural beings? Also, what the heck is dooking? Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast)…
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Episode 44 - Shropshire Folklore with Amy Boucher
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode I have a conversation with Amy Boucher - blogger, podcaster and folklore expert on all things Shropshire. We discuss land spirits, personal folklore, animism and burly fighting monks! You can find Amy at her blog: https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/ on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at dark goddesses again! We will explore dual goddesses, lesser known dark goddesses an dark goddess symbolism. Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode I have a conversation with Ruben Gomez, founder of The Seasonal Movement. We discuss living in harmony with the seasons and how folklore can grow out of the land around you and the time of year you are currently experiencing We wrap it up with folkloring ideas about how you can take practical steps…
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Episode 41: Haunted Chicago Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we look at the folklore of haunted Chicago. Tragedies, creepy occurrences and otherworldly encounters. Here are a few ideas to inspire your autumn adventures! Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), In…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode I have a conversation with creator Neil Byrne about Fey Earth, which is a ttrpg set in an AU 19th century Earth where all the creatures from folklore and fairytale are real and live openly alongside humanity. Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (f…
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Episode 39 - Halloween, Aliens and Land Spirits: In conversation with R. David Fulcher
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode I have a conversation with author R. David Fulcher about aliens, land spirits and the Pumpkin King. Fulcher is an author of horror, science fiction, fantasy, and poetry. Among his works are Blood Spiders and Dark Moon, Asteroid 6 and Other Tales of Cosmic Horror, and The Pumpkin King and Other Tale…
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Episode 38: Folklore of Grave Markers Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we look the folklore and symbolism of grave markers – headstones, gravestones, tombstones – whatever you call them, there is a lot of folklore behind what they look like and why. Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Fac…
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Episode 37 - In Conversation with Joe Shortridge of 222 Paranormal Podcast
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we look at lots of paranormal questions and a couple conspiracy theories! Join me as I go into a deep dive with Joe Shortridge, cohost of 222 Paranormal Podcast to discuss the bone house, aliens, spirits and other paranormal topics. You can find Joe and his sister at https://www.222paranormal.com/a…
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Episode 36: Dark Goddesses Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we look at dark goddesses. We will explore dual goddesses, the triple goddess and dark goddess symbolism. Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcas…
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Episode 35: Vampire footballers, scary rabbits and a town called Crank - Martin Tracey
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we look at the works of Martin Tracey. We talk about vampire footballers, scary rabbits and tiny underground cannibals. If you want to find Martin, you can locate him here: Www.martintracey.co.uk or just email him at: [email protected] Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpo…
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Episode 34: FD Lee - a conversation with the creator of the Pathway Tree series
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Episode 34: F.D. Lee Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we look at the works of F.D. Lee and her Pathway Tree series. We delve into the sleeper effect, just world belief and so much more! Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikT…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we look at some famous curses, types of curses and ways to not only curse people but also protect yourself from curses! Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and Bluesk…
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Episode 32: Wes Al-Dhaher – An interview with a co-creator of Brotherhood of the Wolf
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we will be sitting down with Wes Al-Dhaher, co-creator of Tales of Khayr ,Graphic novelist and author of the dark fantasy comic Brotherhood of the Wolf. You can discover more at: https://talesofkhayr.com/ Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkl…
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Episode 31: Jack LaFountain - Bigfoot, werewolves and more
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Folklore of Bigfoot, werewolves and Other creepy stuff Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we will be sitting down with Jack La Fountain, author and expert on bigfoot and Werewolf lore! You can find Jack at: https://www.jacklafountainauthor.com/ Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we look at some great mythology and folklore about cauldrons. We hope you enjoy the tales, symbolism and history of cauldrons! Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode explore weather divination including superstitions, methods of predicting and even ways to prevent bad weather. There’s also a New Year’s Eve practice you can try! Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpod…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at house spirits. We look at similarities and differences in house spirit folklore in different cultures and explore why house spirits are meaningful to us. Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkl…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at the Folklore of Frugality. We will explore tales of frugality, cautionary tales of excessive frugality (don’t be miserly!) and stories of greed gone wrong. If you would like to help Tanya’s family recover from Hurricane Helene, you can find her here: https://gofund.me/178dcd7a and…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at the Folklore of Eggs. We will look at superstitions about eggs, folklore and myth involving eggs and lots of folkloring that you can do with eggs! Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpo…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at the Folklore of Knives (well SOME of the folklore of knives!). We will explore ritualistic and ceremonial uses for knives, lots of superstitions around knives and a bunch of practical ideas about incorporating the folklore of knives into your life. Questions or comments: email us …
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at the Folklore of Bread. I look at superstitions, a few specific types of breadand some surprisingly racy beliefs having to do with bread. Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast) Y…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at Harvest Folklore. I explore deities, traditions, lore and, as always, ways to bring the folklore of the harvest into your current life. Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast) Yo…
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Episode 21: The Folklore of Fungi Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at The Folklore of Fungi! I make bad jokes, but hopefully some good insights! Please let me know your thoughts. Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodc…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at The Folklore of Teeth. We will look at the magic, stories and lore around teeth and their uses, both ritualistically and practically. Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast) You …
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Episode 20 - Folklore and Ancestral Veneration
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Episode20: Folklore and Ancestral Veneration Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we will be sitting down with Ben Stimpson, author of Ancestral Whispers, A Guide to Building Ancestral Veneration Practices. Ben is an integrative therapist, spiritual director, author, podcaster, and scholar of folklore and history. Originally from Nort…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we will be looking as some examples of sacred water including water divination, offerings, wishing wells and ritual sacrifice to the water spirits. Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast) You can …
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we explore various aspects of the folklore of time including the concepts of time, ways to tell time and time symbolism. Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast) You can also find Tanya on instagra…
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Episode17: Folk Catholicism Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at Folk Catholicism. What it is, what it is not and how it is affected by culture, location and other factors. Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast) Yo…
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The Folklore of Iron, Silver and Copper
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Episode16: The Folklore of Iron, Silver and Copper Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at the folklore of iron, silver and copper and some of the many uses of these important metals. Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpod…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. This week we look at the folklore of the skies above. We we learn about the folklore of the sun, moon, celestial events, planets and much more. More information on planting by the signs can be found here:http://www.soilcropandmore.info/Newsletter/Zodiac/PlantingByTheMoon.htm Questions or comments: email us at folk…
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Foodways Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. Foodways is a connection between food-related behavior and patterns of membership in cultural community, groups, and society. Food customs and consumption practices are integral components of cultural identity formation. Food serves as a tangible link to cultural roots, facilitating the maintenance and re…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. This week we are looking at the folklore of linen and how it is used in folk magic, folk medicine and everyday life. Linen artifacts have been dated back to 6000 BC and with such a long history of use, there is a lot of lore attached to it and we take a deep dive into this important textile. Questions or comments:…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. This week get ready for a deep dive into the folklore of divination. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, for more well known modes of divination like tarot, to some more obscure ones. Enjoy Questions or comments: email us at [email protected] Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagr…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. This week we are looking at how folklore and and has and continues to be used to resist all the different -isms, capitalism, imperialism, colonialism, and a few more besides and how we can use folklore, folkart, folkcraft and all the folky things to resist some things ourselves. Questions or comments: email us at …
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The Folklore of Cleaning and Tidying
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. This week we look at everyone’s favorite activity; cleaning and tidying. Okay, maybe not everyone’s favorite, but we all gotta get it done, one way or another. You might enjoy our way, infused with folklore, better. Give it a listen and gain some inspiration! Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. This week we take a deep dive into the rich world of folklore and magick surrounding dairy. We start off with a look at the archeology and history of dairy before we launch into our exploration of the uses of dairy and dairy animals in religion, folklore and magic. If you have never anointed a candle with butter, …
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. This week we take a nice long look at the folklore and magick of mending. While you might expect a lot of information about the acts of mending fabric, we tackle a whole lot more mending and repairing practices from all over the world in this episode. Of course we look at mending fabric, but also explore mending p…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. This week we tackle the folklore of liminal spaces, as well as liminal times and everything else liminal. The “in between” times and spaces often come with a sense of unease. In this episode we explore why that is, how to work with liminal spaces and times, how they show up for us and how to best navigate them and…
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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. This week we tackle the folklore of land spirits. It turns out the idea of land spirits is generally not all that well understood and it is often lumped together or confused with nature spirits and similar divinities. Please join us as we explore the wonderful and rich world of land spirits as we find them all ove…
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