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Fabulous Folklore with Icy

Icy Sedgwick
Folklore
Ghost Stories
Witchcraft
Ghosts
Welsh Folklore
Christmas
Witch Trials
Supernatural Experiences
Fairies
Mythology
Urban Legends
London
Magic
Screaming Skulls
Haunting
Herne the Hunter
Poltergeists
Witches
Newgate Prison
Amityville Horror House

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.

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Latest Episodes

This month on Fabulous Folklore Presents, I'm joined by Candice Bailey and Gavin Lees, the co-editors of the Crossroads folk horror zine. Candice also writes for the folk horror blog The Harvest Maid's Revenge, and is a native Alabamian with an MFA i... more

It is the month of Halloween so welcome to the Fabulous Folklore Fireside, for we shall have some more ghostly tales this week!

Unlike my usual episodes, which feature some kind of dissection of the stories, this episode will entertain you with thr... more

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For this special Spooky Season episode of Fabulous Folklore, I'm joined by my very good friends Rob Kirkup from the How Haunted? podcast, and Wayne Gilbert from the Eerie Edinburgh podcast.

Both have been on the podcast before, but here we are, cha... more

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It is the month of Halloween so welcome to the Fabulous Folklore Fireside, for we shall have some ghostly tales this week!

Unlike my usual episodes, which feature some kind of dissection of the stories, this episode will entertain you with three st... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Kirkup
Host of the How Haunted? podcast and author of books about haunted places
How Haunted?
Episode: Three Ghosthunters and a Podcast with Rob Kirkup and Wayne Gilbert
Wayne Gilbert
Host of the Eerie Edinburgh podcast
Eerie Edinburgh
Episode: Three Ghosthunters and a Podcast with Rob Kirkup and Wayne Gilbert
Eleanor Conlon
Brains behind The Three Ravens podcast, writer
The Three Ravens podcast
Episode: Phantom Cubes and Spectral Smells: Ghost Stories with Three Ravens
Martin Vaux
Writer and co-creator of The Three Ravens, English literature background
The Three Ravens podcast
Episode: Phantom Cubes and Spectral Smells: Ghost Stories with Three Ravens
Charlie Creed
Writer from Bristol; author of The Faery Rules, Forgotten Folklore for Living in Harmony with the Fae
Author, The Faery Rules
Episode: Sticking to the Faery Rules with Charlie Creed
Dr. A. D. Manns
Historian and writer with a focus on folklore and mystical literature
Independent scholar/author
Episode: Roma Lister: Witch, Medium, and Influence on Aradia with Dr A.D. Manns
Marion Gibson
Historian and author specializing in witchcraft history
Episode: A Surprising 1485 Witch Trial with Marion Gibson
Dr Andrea Wright
Senior Lecturer in Teaching and Learning Development at Edge Hill University; screen studies scholar
Edge Hill University
Episode: Jim Henson and the Fairy Tale Film with Dr Andrea Wright
Amy Boucher
Writer and folklorist who focuses on Shropshire folklore
Episode: Ann Morgan: A 19th Century Shropshire Witch with Amy Boucher

Host

Icy Sedgwick
Host of the folklore-focused show, with a background in fantasy and Gothic horror writing.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 492 ratings
  • Fabulous is correct!

    Just a great, informative podcast spoken in a gorgeous voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suz_Q_99
    United States5 months ago
  • Great stuff

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jac_the_Witch
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Great !

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annie North east
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Homely

    Love this podcast!! It’s a taste of home !! Having left Newcastle in 2001 !

    Icy has a great accent love the subject matters

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Azza Jay
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Great !

    Icy’s north east voice is a pleasure to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annie North east
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

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Excellent research and storytelling balance; no ads and great narration.
Great depth in a compact, 15-minute format that respects listeners' time.
A knowledgeable, calm host who makes folklore accessible and engaging.

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Three Ghosthunters and a Podcast with Rob Kirkup and Wayne Gilbert
Q: What is the scariest place that you've ever been?
Gilbert describes feeling terrified alone in the basement of Bannockburn House, Kirkup recounts an overnight solo investigation at Elmwood House and a frightening incident at the Edinburgh Dungeon, and Sedgwick recalls leaving a dark room at Brinkburn Priory.
Three Ghosthunters and a Podcast with Rob Kirkup and Wayne Gilbert
Q: What is your dream ghost hunting location?
Kirkup chooses St. Xavier's Church in York; Gilbert picks a haunted flat in Parliament Square, Edinburgh; and Sedgwick chooses Luxembourg Gardens in Paris.
Sticking to the Faery Rules with Charlie Creed
Q: Do you personally practice any of the faery rules from your book?
Yes, I adopt some simpler practices, like protective charms and a few ritual acts when appropriate, but I also acknowledge the impracticalities of many rules in modern daily life.
Sticking to the Faery Rules with Charlie Creed
Q: How do you address conflicting folklore about the fae in the book?
I present contradictions openly, showing that folklore is patchwork—local beliefs change with place and time—and I encourage readers to see the variability as part of the culture's richness rather than as a flaw.
Sticking to the Faery Rules with Charlie Creed
Q: What inspired you to write a book focusing on practical faery rules rather than more mythic or romantic depictions?
I wanted a living, usable guide that could help people understand how humans historically interacted with the fae, not just myth or fiction, and I hoped it would illuminate why these rules mattered in daily life across centuries.

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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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1. Rob Kirkup
2. Wayne Gilbert
3. Eleanor Conlon
4. Martin Vaux
5. Charlie Creed
6. Dr. A. D. Manns
7. Marion Gibson
8. Dr Andrea Wright

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