Fireside
HeadStuff PodcastsFireside is the Irish Storytelling Podcast. Kevin C. Olohan is your host and Fireside Bard. Every Wednesday, Kevin takes a story from Folklore or Mythology, gives it a fresh retelling, and discusses the story itself and the craft, culture and history of Storytelling. Whether you’re a folklore fanatic, or someone who just enjoys hearing a good yarn, you can always join Kevin by the Fireside. For an... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 260 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsPerforming Arts | |||
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In episode 257 of Fireside, Kevin tells a gothic tale of doomed romance, and what obsessive love can drive us toward.
Aileen loves Connor, but Connor loves another. So the obsessed Aileen decides to take love into her own hands, and seek out The Spi... more
In episode 256 of Fireside, Kevin tells a foundational myth of the island of Britain. Brutus is the great-grandson of Aeneas, Prince of Troy. After their city is destroyed by Agamemnon and his army of free Greeks, it falls to Aeneas, and eventually h... more
In episode 255 of Fireside, Kevin tells a tale that fuses history and folklore.
On July 1st, 1642, Sir Fredrick Hamilton set fire to a church, with all clergymen still inside. But before death, one friar placed a curse on Hamilton and his men - a cu... more
In episode 254, Kevin tells the Hans Christian Andersen tale of the Snow Queen - two friends are divided by the shards of an evil mirror. But not even the harshest cold can keep them apart.
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Kevin C Olahan's project to make Irish stories more accessible had grown into a storytelling behemoth. Along with each story, beautifully and thoughtful told, listening get to hear a little about Kevin's process in translating works into (or in many cases, *back into*) an oral format, striving toward a story that lands "as clear as water". This podcast is a delight to listen to for storytellers, those looking to reconnect with their Irish culture or ancestors, and anyone who loves a good craic.
Podcast Addict58 months agowren- I CAN’T STOP LISTENING!!
I stumbled upon this podcast from another great one (the world myths and legends podcast cast by Daniel Alison, I highly recommend that one too!) and for the last few days I’ve hooked. Kevin tells the stories I’ve been dying to find and haven’t had much success. I’ve always wanted to hear all the tales about the fianna and other Irish mythology. Kevin makes it sound like you’re with your friend, I really appreciate that. He makes the stories easy to understand, Kevin really is a superb performer... more
Apple Podcasts5MrsRich17
United States9 months ago - Great!
Oh yeah, you’re back! Greetings from a listener from Germany!
Apple Podcasts5Ministück
Germany9 months ago - Beautiful stories
I relisten to these episodes regularly and they never lost their shine. I’m now playing them for my English bf and he’s hooked. Thanks for such lovely focloir episodes!!
Apple Podcasts5GimmeCoinss
Irelanda year ago - Great!
Finally I found a folklore and storytelling podcast! I just listened to the first 7 minutes and I already know that it’s exactly my type of thing! Many thanks to you and greetings from germany!
Apple Podcasts5MinistückGermany2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #114 | Ireland/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #172 | Ireland/Arts |
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What is Fireside about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A storytelling-centric show that retells folklore and myth from Irish tradition, blending immersive narration with cultural and historical commentary. Each episode pairs a traditional tale with craft notes, sources, and reflections on storytelling as an art form. The host's warm, bardic delivery plus in-depth context appeals to folklore enthusiasts and general listeners who enjoy mythic storytelling with educational flavor. Notable strengths include high production quality, strong audience engagement, and a consistent focus on origins, adaptation, and the interplay between myth and culture.
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Fireside launched 8 years ago and published 260 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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1. Geroad Feraly
2. Niamh Kavanagh
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