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 | 268 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsPerforming Arts | |||
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In episode 265 of Fireside, it's the first of this years Halloween batch of spooky tales!
An old house on the Irish coastline has been uninhabited for a century. No one dares go inside. Noises can still be heard. This was the home of Squire Enniscro... more
In episode 264 of Fireside, Kevin tells the tale of Roman Emperor Macsen Wledig who falls asleep and dreams of a fortress in a land with deep valleys and high mountains - and the beautiful woman living there. But when the emperor goes in search of hi... more
In episode 263 of Fireside, Kevin tells the tale of Jamie Boyson, a lonely old man who lives by the bogside in County Derry. His only company is a trained cricket, and mysteruous spectre who may or may not be the ghost of his one true love...
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In episode 262 of Fireside, Kevin tells a tale of Welsh mythology- a lake in North Wales is supposedly a portal to another world - but only twelve mortals are allowed to visit each year. Ieuan wants to go to the other world more than anyone, but as a... more
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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 Addict510 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
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United Statesa year ago - Great!
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Germanya year 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!!
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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!
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Apple Podcasts | #140 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #16 | Ireland/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #37 | 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 268 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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2. Niamh Kavanagh
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