
Folklore: Beliefs, traditions & culture of the people. Traditional folklore themes from around the world. An accessible podcast ranked in the top 0.5% of shows globally, bringing free access to many of the world's experts in folklore, authors, broadcasters and more.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 267 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

In this episode, recorded on location, host Mark Norman meets members of the Turning Tides Project to talk about their Arts Council funded project AND 'OTHER' STORIES which presents the work of a group of artists with and without 'learning disability... more
A very special feature length episode of The Folklore Podcast, with a panel consisting of the cream of those people associated with the classic children's title THE BOX OF DELIGHTS.
Podcast host Mark Norman discusses the enduring love for Box in all... more
In this episode we visit the 2025 UK Ghost Story Festival, which was held at the Museum of Making in Derby. Host Mark Norman meets some of the presenters from the festival and chats to them about ghost stories and their work.
Children's author ALEX ... more
Folklore Podcast host Mark Norman chats with special guest, broadcaster and author Jeff Belanger, about some of the ghosts, folklore and other legends found in New England, in the north-eastern corner of the United States.
Jeff is the host of 'New E... more
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Smart and well written
Saw this on Bluesky the other day and decided to take a listen- I was surprised that it’s been around for a while but now understand since it’s so well done.
What a pity. I so wanted a podcast of classic tales but the readers are so bad that it’s like sitting in six grade again listening to my poor friends struggle flatly through sentence after sentence in English class.
Absolutely pointless.
By far the best folklore podcast out there. I greatly enjoy how thoroughly researched everything is.
I have been a Poddie since 2007. This is excellent.
Ver informative and clearly spoken.
No Whitney, nasal American accents.
Great content.
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The content explores the diversity and richness of folklore, encompassing beliefs, traditions, and cultural stories from around the world. Each episode often features discussions with prominent experts in folklore, authors, and other creatives who delve into various themes such as ghost stories, proverbs, and the historical significance of folklore in contemporary culture. Unique formats include a mix of narrative storytelling and in-depth interviews, all presented in an engaging manner that appeals to both casual listeners and folklore enthusiasts alike. This podcast stands out for its commitment to making folklore accessible and educational, while drawing on a wide range of perspectives and scholarly insights.
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The Folklore Podcast launched 10 years ago and published 267 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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Recent guests on The Folklore Podcast include:
1. Phil Errington
2. Piers Torday
3. Chris Chapman
4. Alex Foulkes
5. Teika Marija Smits
6. Dr. Sam Hirst
7. Jeff Belanger
8. Dr. Eleanor Janega
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