Pisrogs podcast is an audio adventure of Irish myth, folklore, history and more. The podcast started with hosts Luke Conroy and Aran Reidy trawling through the Duchás Folklore Archives for the most spell-binding, peculiar, imaginative and funny Irish folk stories they could find. With Aran having emigrated to the plains of Tír na nÓg, Luke returns with a brand new season of interviews, investigati... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 56 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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A horse veterinarian/kinesiologist casually informed us that a mythical white horse once appeared on the Benaughlin mountains every 'Billberry Tuesday.' As you do.
This week, new-cohost Cathal Bergin joins Luke and together they descend into one of ... more
In Kildallan lies the Relic, an ancient graveyard where two trees wrapped around eachother above the graves of two forbidden lovers.
Luke and his Mam share memories of their tight knit rural community of Kildallan.
The pair read the stories of some... more
Returning guest, Naas-born visual and performance artist Rónán Ó Raghallaigh.
Rónán’s work moves between indigenous Irish art and ritual action, and after a few years it was time for Luke to catch up with an old friend.
Fire throwing Fairies , Swor... more
This week on the podcast, Luke is joined by Irish professional wrestler Conor Brady Lee — better known as CBL, or simply The Bull.
Luke and CBL wander through the strange backrooms of Longford folklore old and new: The Burning of Granard, Mermaids, ... more
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- <3 THIS POD!!!!!!!
Many years have passed and I’ve been aching and scrounging the internet for a pod like this. It was such a treasure to come across this pod on my insta feed and I’m already such a big fan of it! Give it a listen if you’re into organic storytelling and folkloric exploration!!!
Apple Podcasts5maqlamo
United States2 months ago - Pisrógs is my new obsession!
Dreamy voices, tall tales, folklore and craic. I’m in heaven, keep it up. Grá 💖
Apple Podcasts5Hollie Phair
United Kingdom3 years ago - Whopper
This podcast came at the right time for me as I was finding a love for my country’s culture and folklore more and more. Great to hear two people so passionate and with a great sense of humour, while also being a well produced and researched podcast. Very meaningful and enjoyable.
Apple Podcasts5Ndombele Knees
Ireland4 years ago - Great job
Really liked episode on Eoin roe O’Neill. The soldier diaspora is interesting wanted to know if you’ve heard about Bernardo O’Higgins and the Irish in South America. Excited to keep listening. Thank You.
Apple Podcasts5ecraw8United States4 years ago - Piseogs and the like
Great entertaining podcast and very educational, it’s amazing what you will learn from these in a very humorous way, well presented and researched. Highly recommend
Apple Podcasts5acleashitIreland5 years ago
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A lively exploration of Irish myth, folklore, and culture through interviews with artists, musicians, elders, and creatives who connect their work to traditional narratives. Episodes blend archival research, personal stories, and site-specific lore, often weaving in local places, historic practices, and the role of folklore in contemporary art. The show is notable for its warm humor, deep respect for tradition, and willingness to braid science, history, and supernatural storytelling into engaging conversations that feel both scholarly and intimate. Potential listeners who enjoy cultural storytelling, craft histories, and interviews that reveal how myth informs modern creativity will likely find it compelling and distinctive.
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Pisrógs launched 6 years ago and published 56 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. Anna Conroy
2. Rónán Ó Raghallaigh
3. Conor Brady Lee
4. Rory Sweeney
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