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The Three Ravens Podcast

Three Ravens
Folklore
Vasilisa
Three Ravens Folk Tales
Vasilisa the Brave
Magic
Christmas
Elizabethan London
Baba Yaga
Fairy Tales
Kit Marlowe
Ghost Stories
Wales
Ghosts
Christopher Marlowe
Welsh Folklore
Denbighshire
Storytelling
Folk Music
England
English Folklore

Three Ravens is an English myth and folklore podcast hosted by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux.

In each weekly episode, released on Mondays, we explore a historic county, digging into the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more.

Across our first six series we ventured around England's 39 ... more

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Latest Episodes

It's time to uncork the bottle of mythology and folklore to talk about a true English original - Imps!

Beginning their lives as horticultural metaphors, the Anglo Saxon 'ympe' appears in all sorts of moralizing, overtly Christian texts, including th... more

For today's episode we have something very special for you - a collaboration between Three Ravens and The History of England Podcast about 15 English Objects.

Since St George's Day 2026 A Very English Chat has been encouraging respectful conversatio... more

Two more tales from the Langs' Red Fairy Book in this episode: The Little Good Mouse and The Three Princesses of Whiteland.

The Little Good Mouse is a Madame d'Aulnoy literary fairy tale with questionable morals, dreadful kings and...turkeys? The Th... more

This new episode of Magic and Medicines has perhaps been a long time coming - we're finally talking all about Wicca!

We trace earlier ideas which informed the path scholars call a 'magico-religion' back to the early 19th century, when historians fir... more

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Recent Guests

Dr Simon Young
Cambridge-educated British folklore historian and academic; leading expert on fairy tradition, supernatural sightings, and 19th-century folklore
University of Virginia's Siena Campus, CET; Umbra Institute
Episode: Local Legends #64: Dr Simon Young
Christina Oakley-Harrington
Founder/Owner of Treadwell's Bookshop
Treadwell's Bookshop
Episode: LIVE @ Treadwell's Books - May 2026
Philip Carr-Gomm
Prominent figure in modern Druidry; former leader of OBOD
Ordo Bards Ovates and Druids (OBOD)
Episode: Local Legends #63: Philip Carr-Gomm
Peter Stevenson
Author, storyteller, and illustrator specializing in Welsh folklore
Peter Stevenson Arts
Episode: Local Legends #62: Peter Stevenson
Delyth Badder
Folklorist, author, antiquarian book collector
Folklore Wales
Episode: Local Legends #61: Dr Delyth Badder
Mark Rees
Broadcaster, author and cultural historian; host of Ghosts and Folklore of Wales
Ghosts and Folklore of Wales
Episode: Local Legends #60: Mark Rees
Simon Young
Leading expert in fairy mythology and folklore
(appears as guest expert)
Episode: Three Ravens Bestiary #22: Leprechauns
Francesca Simon
Local Legends guest; author of Horrid Henry, author of Salca
Francesca Simon
Episode: Series 7 Episode 13: Carmarthenshire
Will Millard
Presenter of Hidden Wales and My Year with the Tribe; author and adventurer
BBC/Hidden Wales; author
Episode: Series 7 Episode 12: Merionethshire

Hosts

Eleanor Conlon
Host and co-producer with a focus on folklore, storytelling, and regional history; frequently collaborates on Local Legends interviews and Lang Fairy Tale Project.
Martin Vaux
Co-host with responsibilities across research, storytelling, and hosting; leads historical and folklore explorations and interactions with guests.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 475 ratings
  • Highly recommend the Three Ravens Podcast for anyone who writes using folktales

    After receiving the book, the three Ravens podcast stood out to me due to its range of folklore from different counties and the history behind them. I also enjoyed how Eleanor and Martin delivered a humorous, entertaining and educational performance while on the podcast; discussing a variety of topics along with allowing their listeners to get involved. Examples of this include card competitions and people sharing their spooky stories to be read out on the podcast.

    Finally, I thought I would m... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Athena2828!
    United Kingdom24 days ago
  • Superlative

    I came for the folklore and stayed for the expressive readings. It was an Autumn evening, wondering the local woods, that I came across an impenatrable wall of bracken. Finding no way round,I tried to double back and realised I had taken several wrong turns and was hopelessly lost as the forest started to darken. Searching my pockets, I was relieved to find that not only had I remembered to pack a torch, a packet of 'original' toffees and half a pheasant, but that I had also downloaded several p... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Horatio Fiendish
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Just perfect

    Having discovered this podcast in mid 2025 I have just about caught up working my way through the back catalogue. What can I say? It’s just perfect. A mixture of spooky, entertaining and historical and just generally well written and researched. Suits my niche collections of interests to a tea!!! Thank you Martin and Eleanor

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jennifer K L
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • The Three Ravens Podcast: Hermes Trismajestis

    Wow! I am in such awe of your research on all these episodes, but the way you cut through the tangle of lore and rubbish that clouds this particular topic and at the same time managing to bring in the wide sweep of philosophical thought and occult practice relative to the development of ancient Christianity and the endeavours of the Renaissance is just jaw dropping. Bravo!

    Am slowly catching up on back issues since Candlemas when I emerged blinking from the 15 Century.

    More power to your elbow... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ralph d’Aarken
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Delightful

    Delightful podcast! The regional history and folklore are very well researched, and the storytelling is beautiful and immersive. I also greatly appreciate their commitment to avoid using AI. Generative AI is a scourge on the environment and the arts. This decision has made one of my favourite podcasts even better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel Magpie
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the hosts' warmth, wit, and deep research, with strong recommendations for fans of folklore.
High production quality and well-crafted storytelling are repeatedly noted by listeners.
The show's county-by-county focus and expert guests earn credibility and engagement.
Patreon-exclusive content and live events help sustain community around folklore and local history.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#47
United Kingdom/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#92
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Apple Podcasts
#121
New Zealand/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#194
Netherlands/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#240
Ireland/Fiction

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Local Legends #64: Dr Simon Young
Q: If people wanted to learn more about fairies, take part in a fairy census maybe, or have a hankering to explore your work on Boggarts, Folklore or Victorian Urban Legends, where would you recommend they look?
Simon points to the Fairy Investigation Society as a starting point, the Fairy Census online survey, Simon's British Mythology Substack, and his Boggit and Banshee podcast as ongoing resources.
Local Legends #64: Dr Simon Young
Q: What's one thing about fairies, a piece of law, perhaps a belief or misconception, or something you just think is important to do with a fairy or fairy story that you would like people to take away from our conversation?
A key takeaway is that traditional fairies historically did not have wings; Wings emerged later in cultural imagination, while the oldest fairy encounters relied on landscape, place, and social interaction with humans, showcasing the evolving nature of belief.
Local Legends #64: Dr Simon Young
Q: The first of which is, if someone was planning to visit somewhere, Faye and Fun, anywhere in the world, where would you recommend they go?
Simon recommends visiting places traditionally associated with fairies, such as sites with a historic fairy reputation, including a Welsh example near Aberystwyth where an old field is linked to fairy experiences, guided by archival maps and local tradition.
LIVE @ Farnham Literary Festival 2026!
Q: How much of Blanche and Neville's tale is grounded in historical fact?
The hosts suggest that while Blanche Heriot, Neville Audley, and Herrick Avendean were likely real people at the end of the Wars of the Roses, the specific events around their romance intersect with political history and folkloric embellishment. The core romance appears credible, but the dramatic rescue, the bell-clanging scene, and the consecration of a king's pardon are presented as a blend of fact and lore, shaped by later retellings and cultural storytelling.
"The Black Thief and Knight of the Glen" and "Brother and Sister"
Q: Why did you pair these two stories together in this episode?
We paired them to create a balanced, substantial listen that mirrors each other in structure—one longer, one shorter—while allowing for discussion of shared themes like family, cunning, and transformation, and to provide a broad cross-cultural perspective on Lang's fairy-tale collections.

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What is The Three Ravens Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lore-forward show that blends history, folklore, and place-based storytelling. Episodes frequently center on English counties (and, more recently, Welsh counties) through a mix of historical context, mythic interpretation, and field-reconstructions, with frequent Local Legends interviews that ground fantastical tales in archival research. The hosts' banter, in-depth research, and recurring deep dives into ghosts, saints, and legends create a welcoming, curious atmosphere that appeals to listeners who crave texture, place, and culture. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on local heritage, a robust catalog of bonus series (including Bestiary, Forgotten Melodies, and Magus), and ongoing audience engagement through Patreon, live tours, and a L... more

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Recent guests on The Three Ravens Podcast include:

1. Dr Simon Young
2. Christina Oakley-Harrington
3. Philip Carr-Gomm
4. Peter Stevenson
5. Delyth Badder
6. Mark Rees
7. Simon Young
8. Francesca Simon

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