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The Three Ravens Podcast

Three Ravens
Folklore
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Vasilisa the Brave
Elizabethan London
Three Ravens Folk Tales
Christmas
Baba Yaga
Kit Marlowe
Magic
GHOST STORIES
Wales
Christopher Marlowe
Welsh Folklore
Denbighshire
Ghosts
Three Spirit Drinks
Firebird
Travel Pro Consulting
Fairy Tales
Witchcraft

Three Ravens is a completely independent English myth and folklore podcast where we share stories, celebrate folk culture, and fall backwards through the hedgerows of history.

Hosted by real-life couple Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux, and mostly recorded at our home in rural Sussex in southern England, Three Ravens is rated 4.8/5 from over 500 reviews and has grown by word of mouth care of our lov... more

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Latest Episodes

On this week's episode of Local Legends Martin chats with Sunday Times bestselling author Marion Gibson!

Regular listeners will recall that Marion last came on Three Ravens during October 2025 to chat about her wonderful book Witchcraft: A History i... more

Our story for "Death Week" is a retelling by Martin of a ghost story, The Callow Inn.

In rural Herefordshire, for over a hundred years people have reported two strange night-time phenomena connected to The Callow Inn, which was demolished at the end... more

The inevitable has occurred, dear listener, so pay up your Eye Money as Death Week has arrived on Three Ravens, riding a pale horse...

The final part of our month-long celebration of the Cycles of Life, on this episode we're chatting through the his... more

On this week's episode of Local Legends Eleanor chats with Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah Clegg.

We first met Sarah last year, when she was one of the guests at our Three Ravens Christmas Feast. Sarah had just published her book The Dead of W... more

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Recent Guests

Sue Bentley
Sunday Times bestselling author of over 80 novels under several pseudonyms
Independent author ( Northamptonshire-based)
Episode: Local Legends #71: Sue Bentley
Matthew Bannister
Veteran British broadcaster; host of Folk on Foot
Folk on Foot / BBC / The Three Ravens Podcast
Episode: Local Legends #70: Matthew Bannister
Richard Dawson
Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Newcastle upon Tyne
Domino Records (album Nothing Important)
Episode: Local Legends #69: Richard Dawson
Sacha Coward
British author, LGBTQ+ historian, museum researcher, and escape room designer
Independent / author
Episode: Local Legends #68: Sacha Coward
Katie Summers
Musical collaborator and performer
Katie Summers (musician)
Episode: Forgotten Melodies #13: Death and Afterlife Songs
Karen Kay
Fairy whisperer, author, deck creator, founder of Glastonbury Fairy Weekend
Self-employed / Fairy-related ventures
Episode: Local Legends #67: Karen Kay
Dr. Christina Oakley Harrington
Founder of Treadwells Bookshop, scholar of medieval history and paganism
Treadwells Bookshop
Episode: Local Legends #66: Christina Oakley Harrington
Frankie Archer
British folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the North East of England
Independent artist
Episode: Local Legends #65: Frankie Archer
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

Hosts

Martin Vaux
Host of The Three Ravens Podcast; co-host; independent English folklore podcast from rural Sussex.
Eleanor Conlon
Co-host and host of the folklore show; seasoned researcher and storyteller.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 491 ratings
  • A treasure trove!

    I’ve been listening to Three Ravens for a few months now. A career change allowing me the time and space to finally do the whole podcast thing. What an absolute delight it’s been! Eleanor and Martin are wonderfully talented and enthusiastic hosts (who I’m now in a para-social relationship with btw. Don’t tell them).

    It’s easy to get hooked on the heady mix of history, folklore and storytelling they’ve concocted. And that’s okay! As they have a back catalogue of hundreds of episodes to satiate ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexSLilly
    United Kingdom12 days ago
  • A Cornucopia of Folklore and Stories

    Eleanor and Martin’s delight and passion for all things folklorish, legendary, magical, and esoteric are infectious, as are their laughter and charm.

    This podcast delivers more content each week than any other I know - presenting a wide variety research on myths, creatures, spells, crafts, historical figures, music, and much more. As well beautifully written and read original stories inspired by the material.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stoveclock
    United States3 months ago
  • If you are just discovering this fabulous podcast, please give yourself time to listen thru back catalogs and travel through the landscapes and the storytelling.

    I love the storytelling, the bits of history and their shared ability to create community and connections with the historic counties of England and Wales (so far as I am writing) and more to come. And then there are the extras - the interviews with other story tellers, historians, people who truly love the land they are in.

    Gronk!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Kir
    3 months ago
  • 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 Kingdom4 months 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 Kingdom5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Audiences value the deep folklore research and storytelling.
Listeners praise the hosts' passion and warmth.
Fans appreciate avoiding AI in production and the authentic voice.
Listeners enjoy the community feel and weekly cadence.
Fans highlight the mix of history, folklore, and original tales as engaging and accessible.

Chart Rankings

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

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#30
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#170
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#204
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#67
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#123
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#156
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Local Legends #71: Sue Bentley
Q: Did you have a particularly folky childhood?
Sue describes a formative Northampton upbringing with local songs, green spaces, and a teacher reading The Little Grey Men, which sparked her lifelong fascination with folklore and nature.
Local Legends #70: Matthew Bannister
Q: What are some standout moments from your Walks or collaborations that illustrate the impact of place on music?
Recording with the Waterson-Carthy family around their farmhouse in Robin Hood's Bay and imagining Jane Austen's home welcoming a damp but hopeful musician created powerful, memorable moments that highlighted how landscape and heritage shape folk performance.
Local Legends #70: Matthew Bannister
Q: Where did the idea for Folk on Foot come from, and did you expect it to connect with people as it has?
The concept grew from a fascination with recording on location and the possibility of merging walking with intimate musical storytelling; it evolved after experiences at places like a Sussex wood and Kareen Pollard's Wind Resistance, and it connected with audiences as a natural, immersive listening experience.
Forgotten Melodies #13: Death and Afterlife Songs
Q: How did the group approach arranging Death and the Lady to keep it performable in a modern context?
They assigned distinct vocal parts to represent the dialogue between Death and the Lady, experimented with layering and voices, and used instruments like mandolin and Shruti Box to support the mood without overpowering the narrative.
Local Legends #68: Sacha Coward
Q: Shall we talk about mermaids?
Yes, mermaids are a favorite because they link gender, sexuality, and myth in a way that resonates across communities, making them powerful symbols for queer identities.

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A folklore-leaning show that pairs deep-dive storytelling with local history, myth, and ritual from English counties. Hosts Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux guide conversations with authors, musicians, and researchers, weaving archival context, regional legends, and vivid retellings into accessible narratives. The program features thrice-weekly episodes, a suite of thematic bonus series, and a spirited community of listeners who enjoy immersive folklore, myth, and culture presented in a warm, conversational style. Notable strengths include rigorous research, a broad array of guests spanning literature, music, and folklore, and a consistent taste for regional lore presented with humor and heart.

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1. Sue Bentley
2. Matthew Bannister
3. Richard Dawson
4. Sacha Coward
5. Katie Summers
6. Karen Kay
7. Dr. Christina Oakley Harrington
8. Frankie Archer

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