
Fabulous Folklore will give you your weekly fix of fabulous folklore in fifteen minutes (or less)!
Hosted by fantasy and Gothic horror writer, Icy Sedgwick, the podcast explores folklore, legends, superstitions, mythology, and all things weird, occult and unusual.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 460 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistory | |||

As we’re focusing on the Folklore of the Skies this month, it seemed only right to start with a celestial phenomenon that becomes a lot easier to see as the nights draw in. Yes, we’re looking at the northern lights, or aurora borealis.
Annoyingly, ... more
Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) is a member of the Apiaceae family—otherwise known as the Carrot family. It's also known as Beaver Poison, Devil's Porridge, Herb Bennet, Poison Parsley, Water Parsley, and Spotted Hemlock.
The plants can grow to 2... more
Deadly Nightshade (Atropa Belladonna) is part of the Solanaceae family, which also contains peppers, aubergines, tomatoes and potatoes! This most famous of poisonous plants is also known as belladonna, banewort, deadly dwale, Devil’s cherries, or dea... more
Aconitum, referred to as ‘aconite’, is part of the Ranunculaceae family, or the buttercup family.
The Aconitum genus contains around 100 species, each of which is poisonous. Records of its use date back 3000 years.
The Anglo-Saxons apparently c... more
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Just a great, informative podcast spoken in a gorgeous voice.
I can’t believe I’ve only just found this podcast. I heard Icy’s name mentioned by Kate Cherrell at Burials and Beyond. I’m now working my way through the amazing back catalogue. Well researched, engaging and just really entertaining.
I’ve just taken delivery of Rebel Folklore and will definitely be looking up Icys other books.
Icy’s north east voice is a pleasure to listen to. Also , the Christmas ghost story is wonderful the story teller Owen Stanton absolutely makes the magical story
Love this podcast!! It’s a taste of home !! Having left Newcastle in 2001 !
Icy has a great accent love the subject matters
Icy’s north east voice is a pleasure to listen to.
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A concise, well-researched exploration of folklore, myths, and related cultural practices, often weaving historical context with vivid storytelling. Episodes frequently examine plants, witchcraft history, legendary beings, and regional traditions, occasionally featuring academic experts or seasoned storytellers. The host's calm, insightful narration and clear passion for folklore make complex topics approachable, while guests provide scholarly depth or practitioner perspectives. The show stands out for its tight, 15-minute format, strong narrative voice, and a steady blend of education and entertainment that appeals to curious listeners who enjoy history, myth, and regional lore without heavy advertising or hype.
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Fabulous Folklore with Icy launched 8 years ago and published 460 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Fabulous Folklore with Icy include:
1. Dr. A. D. Manns
2. Dr Andrea Wright
3. Amy Boucher
4. Josh Hutchinson
5. Sarah Jack
6. Wayne Perkins
7. Amon Mozingo
8. Jez Hunt
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