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Loremen Podcast

Loremen Podcast
Folklore
Ghosts
Ghost Stories
Witchcraft
Local Legends
Cornwall
Midnight Library
Christmas Pig
Leicester
Poltergeist Activity
Pigs
Durweston Poltergeist
Christmas
Oxford
Dorset
Supernatural Events
Ann Wagg
Banbury
Chislehurst Caves
King Arthur

Join the Loremen (James Shakeshaft and Alasdair Beckett-King) as they "investigate" local legends and forgotten folklore.

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Author Amy Jeffs (Arthur: A New Life) joins us with the tale of King Arthur's most important quest: learning what (medieval) women want. As with a lot of Arthurian rambles, there's meandering aplenty. But thanks to the Loreboys, this retelling has mo... more

Ciabatta beware! The Loreboys investigate a devilish crime in London's notorious bakery district. This is the St Luke's Mystery from 1881: the vanishing of a German baker whose whereabouts technically remain a mystery to this day.

Plus, Alasdair int... more

It is time to screw on your sea legs, because the Loreboys are heading for the high seas! Specifically the ones immediately around Poole. (In Dorset? Of course we be endorsin' it, ye lubber!) James tells the life story of the Poole pirate Harry Paye,... more

Strike a light guv'nor and go up (or down) the apples and pears because the Loreboys are headed to Old London Town (well Camden Town, specifically). Expertly guided by Nikki Druce (host of Macabre London and Killers, Cults and Queens and producer of ... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Jeffs
Author of Arthur A New Life
Author, Historian
Episode: Loremen S7Ep34 - Arthur: A New Life with Amy Jeffs
Nikki Druce
Host of Macabre London and Killers Cults and Queens; producer of Scarred Pod
Macabre London, Killers Cults and Queens, Scarred Pod
Episode: Loremen S7Ep31 - Witches of London with Nikki Druce
John Dole
Member of Metroland sketch group
Metroland
Episode: Loremen S7Ep27 - Metroland with Metroland
Jack Fairley
Member of Metroland sketch group
Metroland
Episode: Loremen S7Ep27 - Metroland with Metroland
Hannah Platt
Comedian, Edinburgh Fringe performer
Pleasance Attic (Edinburgh Fringe)
Episode: Loremen S7Ep26 - Cult Classics with Hannah Platt
Ellie Gibson
Deputy Guest Loreperson and Scummy Mum
Scummy Mummies
Episode: Loremen S7Ep25 - Weird Antarctica with Ellie Gibson
Scout Boxhall
Comedian, guest on this episode
Independent comedian from Australia
Episode: Loremen S7Ep24 - Australian Cryptids with Scout Boxall
Amy Matthews
Deputy law person, guest on the show
Episode: Loremen S7Ep23 - Spooky Pubs with Amy Matthews
Dave Green
Comedian turned lucid-dreaming artist
Lucid Dreaming Artist, Author
Episode: Loremen S7Ep21 - Doodles in the Dark with Dave Green

Hosts

James Shakeshaft
Host of Loremen; co-host; driving storytelling and conversation.
Alasdair Beckett-King
Co-host; provides commentary, analysis, and storytelling in folklore episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Hilarious & fun to listen to

    Love Loremen - easily my fave podcast. It’s funny and I’ve learned a lot about English folklore. Even my mom enjoys it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Other Alice
    United States2 months ago
  • Outstanding

    Funny, funny and informative. And a fella I knew fell down a hole, he never listened to it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    uberdunk2
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Rollright into my heart

    Happened upon this fantastic, hilarious, and warm-hearted podcast — they beep out the profanity, if that kind of thing bothers you (or you have young kids) — while hunting for info on the lore of the Rollright Stones, which my family visited last summer.

    As an expat now living in the U.S., I love hearing the accents — real and imitated — and the blend of humor and history/folklore is right up my alley.

    I’m currently binging the entire series, and am so happy that these two gents continue to pu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheSean14
    United States6 months ago
  • Always entertaining!

    Fantastic new episode to kick off a chilly (and dare I say chilling) 2026!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thermosprotection1
    United States8 months ago
  • Hilarious takes on local legends.

    I’ve been listening for years, and I still get excited whenever a new episode pops into my feed. The podcast consists of light-hearted tellings of local (almost exclusively UK) folklore stories, mostly old, some more recent.

    Charming and quite funny hosts who have a great chemistry. Both are very quick witted and play off of each other’s riffs very effectively.

    Bonus: As a US listener, you get to learn a lot of UK terms and phrasing, plus occasional baffling Welsh pronunciation lessons.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Super-secret Cylon
    United States9 months ago

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Many praise the show for replay value and its entertaining way of presenting niche folklore topics.
Fans appreciate the knowledgeable guests and the balance between history and humor.
Listeners love the quick-witted banter and how the hosts make folklore approachable and funny.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#219
United Kingdom/Comedy

Talking Points

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S5 Ep29: Loremen S5Ep29 - The Japanese Tree With A Human Face with Uncanny Japan
Q: What inspired you to study Japanese folklore?
When I came to Japan in 1990, I encountered yokai in my daily life and wanted to share these stories with friends back home.
S5 Ep29: Loremen S5Ep29 - The Japanese Tree With A Human Face with Uncanny Japan
Q: What is a yokai?
Yokai are supernatural beings in Japanese folklore, including creatures, spirits, and urban legends.
Loremen S5Ep53 - Graveyard Jacks with Icy Sedgwick
Q: Can any story from Sunderland live up to the bar that you've just set?
I don't know. I mean, do you think that stealing lead from coffins is better or worse than body-snatching?
Loremen S5Ep53 - Graveyard Jacks with Icy Sedgwick
Q: Have you brought us a little piece of Northern folklore?
I have, and because I'm going to forgive you for not having us on sooner, I've actually brought two stories.

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What is Loremen Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two witty hosts explore local legends and folklore with a lighthearted, humorous approach that blends history, myth, and social banter. Across episodes they cover everything from haunted pubs and regional ballads to cryptids and ancient artifacts, often inviting guests who bring domain expertise or comedic flair. The duo's chemistry, quick improvisation, and readiness to riff on tangential topics are hallmarks, making the show feel like a lively dinner-table discussion about colorful lore. Noteworthy is the balance between nerdy folklore detail and broad appeal through playful storytelling, which helps listeners learn while being entertained. Potential listeners who enjoy British folklore, quirky history, and banter-heavy storytelling are l... more

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1. Amy Jeffs
2. Nikki Druce
3. John Dole
4. Jack Fairley
5. Hannah Platt
6. Ellie Gibson
7. Scout Boxhall
8. Amy Matthews

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