In this episodes we look at the different rituals of midsummer, both personal and mystical. What does midsummer mean to us? How do we celebrate it in this modern age? And how could these rituals be abused for nefarious purposes. Join us this week for some midsummer poetry and a brief taste of Sam's Summer gothic script.

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Wyrd Folk is a duelling folk storytelling podcast. Every episode will contain two stories for your listening pleasure, and you are the final judge of which one of us told the best version of the tale. Once you've listened, tell us which one you liked best by heading over to the episode blog on our website to vote on the episode poll for that story. https://www.wyrdfolkpod.com/episodes-1

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What lurks in the deeps? It's a question which has troubled humanity forever. In the north-west of England people have traditionally warned their children away from ponds, pools, lakes and rivers by telling them that terrible Jenny Greenteeth will take hold of them and drown them if they get too close to the water. Join us this week for two stories of aqautic terror!

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Wyrd Folk is a duelling folk storytelling podcast. Every episode will contain two stories for your listening pleasure, and you are the final judge of which one of us told the best version of the tale. Once you've listened, tell us which one you liked best by heading over to the episode blog on our website to vote on the episode poll for that story. https://www.wyrdfolkpod.com/episodes-1

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In this special episode Sam answers questions about her debut novel 'Slueths' which will be published this Thursday by Avon Books. Harriet, who was our first ever listener and is also one of Sam's long time friends, sat down to ask Sam all about the book, her inspirations for writing and how she found herself writing a crime rom-com when her first love is horror.

You can order Slueths via Bookshop.org https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/sleuths-samantha-moody/7913549

or Watersone's https://www.waterstones.com/book/sleuths/samantha-moody/9780008778163

Wyrd Folk is a duelling folk storytelling podcast. Every episode will contain two stories for your listening pleasure, and you are the final judge of which one of us told the best version of the tale. Once you've listened, tell us which one you liked best by heading over to the episode blog on our website to vote on the episode poll for that story. https://www.wyrdfolkpod.com/episodes-1

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The twisted branches and moss covered rocks of Wistman's Wood on Dartmoor are so evocatively eldrich that it is no surprise strange stories have grown in between the trees. Join us this week as we venture into the dark of the forest to find what lurks within.

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Wyrd Folk is a duelling folk storytelling podcast. Every episode will contain two stories for your listening pleasure, and you are the final judge of which one of us told the best version of the tale. Once you've listened, tell us which one you liked best by heading over to the episode blog on our website to vote on the episode poll for that story. https://www.wyrdfolkpod.com/episodes-1

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This week, we are lucky to be joined by magic makers Jackie Morris and Tamsin Abbott to talk about the creative process behind their book of stories, poems and illustrations inspired by the British countryside and the folklore all around us. Join us as we discuss how folklore inspires fiction, the magic to be found on the wind and the beauty of ink on glass. Jackie and Tamsin are endlessly fascinating, completely inspiring and such great fun.

Wild Folk is out to buy now via Waterstones https://www.waterstones.com/book/wild-folk/jackie-morris/tamsin-abbot/9781645024569 or from local independent booksellers via Bookshop.org https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/wild-folk-tales-from-the-stones-jackie-morris/d934f63a50bf69fd?ean=9781645024569&next=t

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Wyrd Folk is a duelling folk storytelling podcast. Every episode will contain two stories for your listening pleasure, and you are the final judge of which one of us told the best version of the tale. Once you've listened, tell us which one you liked best by heading over to the episode blog on our website to vote on the episode poll for that story. https://www.wyrdfolkpod.com/episodes-1

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There is a story told about the earthworks at Maiden Bower in Bedfordshire. It is a story of challenge and cunning and an ox hide which must stretch to encompass an entire kingdom. How can this maiden save her people? With the cunning of the women throughout the centuries who have used their skills to save themselves and their people. Listen in this week to discover how this tiny hill fort is connected to the great city of Carthage and the myth of the minotaur.

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Wyrd Folk is a duelling folk storytelling podcast. Every episode will contain two stories for your listening pleasure, and you are the final judge of which one of us told the best version of the tale. Once you've listened, tell us which one you liked best by heading over to the episode blog on our website to vote on the episode poll for that story. https://www.wyrdfolkpod.com/episodes-1

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Hwaet! to our interview with the fabulous folklore creators behind Hwaet!zine. This week, we ask George Parr and Bunty May Marshall about the inspirations behind the issues of Hwaet!zine and their artistic process. Join us for Tolkien chat, tips for tours of the Orkney Isles and much more.

Find more information about Hwaet!zine via their website https://www.hwaetzine.co.uk/

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Wyrd Folk is a duelling folk storytelling podcast. Every episode will contain two stories for your listening pleasure, and you are the final judge of which one of us told the best version of the tale. Once you've listened, tell us which one you liked best by heading over to the episode blog on our website to vote on the episode poll for that story. https://www.wyrdfolkpod.com/episodes-1

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The ancient Irish kingdom of Ossary is awash with werewolf stories. Here, your soul can transform into a wolf in your sleep and marauding war bands are wolves in disguise. If you roam the woods outside of Meath, you might find yourself in conversation with a wolf-man, too. Join us this week for two stories of beastly transformation and the nature of man.

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Wyrd Folk is a duelling folk storytelling podcast. Every episode will contain two stories for your listening pleasure, and you are the final judge of which one of us told the best version of the tale. Once you've listened, tell us which one you liked best by heading over to the episode blog on our website to vote on the episode poll for that story. https://www.wyrdfolkpod.com/episodes-1

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