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DreamSwarm Podcast
Andy Mark Simpson
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Supernatural Film, Stories, Art: Interviews and discussion covering dreams, fairytales, fantasy, folklore, folk horror, magic realism, mythology, psychogeography, supernatural, urban fantasy
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Robin Hood - with Into the Greenwood
2d ago
38 mins
Robin Hood - with Into the Greenwood
This episode focuses on the character of Robin Hood. We interview Thadeus Papke, the host of Into the Greenwood podcast which is all about Robin Hood. Thadeus has amazing knowledge and love for this folklore character so we took a deep dive into the origins and depictions of the character. What is Into the Greenwood podcastOrigins of Robin HoodRobin's links to the supernatural and fairiesMaid Marian and other figuresOur favourite Robin Hood films and games We highly recoomend listening to the Into the Greenwood podcast here For further dives into the Robin Hood legend we also recommend The Bold Outlaw website You can follow Into the Greenwood on Twitter, Instagram and facebook @IntoGreenwood
2d ago
38 mins
Jack in the Green - Hastings Jack
We are joined by Keith Leech, the organiser of Hastings Jack in the Green Festival. Keith explains the history of the Jack in the Green tradition and how this pageantry is performed all over the South of England to celebrate the coming of spring and summer. - Introduction to Jack in the Green tradition- Links to Green Man and other May Day festivals- How the festival is celebrated in the South of England Hastings Jack in the Green festival takes place 29th April to 2nd May Find out mre at www.hastingstraditionaljackinthegreen.co.uk For other events and more historyof Jack in the Green and the Green Man traditions and more events around the UK look at The COmpany of the Green Man www.thecompanyofthegreenman.wordpress.com
23-04-2022
18 mins
Sideworld Haunted Forests Doc - George Popov
We're joined by director George Popov of Rubicon Films to discuss his recent folk horror indie films 'Hex' and 'The Droving' and we learn all about 'Sideworld', his new series of folklore and folk horror documentaries. 'Hex' folk horror indie film'The Droving' folk horror thriller set in the Lake District'Sideworld' new folk horror documentary seriesExploring haunted forests of EnglandWhy the switch to the documentary format? Watch 'Sideworld: Haunted Forests of England' here: Watch Sideworld online Watch 'Hex' here: Hex film Watch 'The Droving' here The Droving film Or watch on Youtube The Droving on Youtube Follow Rubicon films on twitter https://twitter.com/RubiconFilmsUK Or their website https://www.rubiconfilms.co.uk/
08-04-2022
18 mins
Cornish & Welsh Folklore - Celtic Myths & Legends
We are joined by the brilliant Sian Esther Powell, host of the Celtic Myths & Legends podcast for a great discussion on folklore, language and culture from Cornwall and Wales. Introduction to the Celtic NationsCeltic Myths & Legends podcastThe Cornish languageSimilarities between Wlesh and Cornish folkore and culture You can listen to the Celtic Myths & Legends podcast here https:/celticmythspodcast.com/ You can follow Sian on twitter here https://twitter.com/SianEsther
15-03-2022
27 mins
Folklore Filmmaking - Bard of Cumberland
Interview with Stephen Rae 'Bard of Cumberland' about his creative endevours in painting, poetry and especially in fuilmmaking. We discuss his surrealist folkore films and how being a druid and a folklore storyteller have influenced his work. Making folklore short filmsWhy the surrealist style?Influence of his druid practiceBackground in Ayrshire and Cumbrian folklore To see Stephen's folklore films, paintings and storytelling you can follow on Rae Film & Media ww.raefm.com Twitter @BardCumberland @StephenGeoRae @LandofLoreFilms @BardeaGrnFilms
01-03-2022
22 mins
Krampus - with Al Ridenhour
Krampus special! Interview Part 2 with Al Ridenhour, author of 'Krampus and the Old Dark Christmas'. We discuss his book ann the nature of the folklore and customs surrounding 'The Christmas devil'. Who or what is Krampus?Krampus customs in the alps.Exporting Krampus around the clobeThe future of Krampus You can get this fantastic book here: https://feralhouse.com/the-krampus/ You can also listen to Al's podcast Bone and Sickle for dark folklore, history and horror. https://www.boneandsickle.com/ You can listen to Part 1 of the DreamSwarm interview with Al in our previous episode here: https://dreamswarm-podcast.castos.com/episodes/folklore-history-horror-bone-and-sickle
01-12-2021
21 mins
Folklore, History, Horror- Bone and Sickle
Interview with Al Ridenhour, host of the Bone and Sickle podcast and author of 'Krampus and the Old Dark Christmas'. It is an incredible podcast, full of spooky atmospheres and high production values to deliver rich research in an entertaining way. Confluence of folklore, history and horrorThemes for episodesCreating the distinctive soundtracks You can listen to the Bone and Sickle podcast here www.boneandsickle.com You can also support their Patreon page. You can follow on twitter @BoneandSickle Take a look at Al's book 'Krampus and the Old Dark Christmas', a deep exploration of spooky yuletide folklore from the Alps.
23-11-2021
16 mins
Scottish Mythology-Origins of the Laoich
Interview podcast with Fraser Coull and James Harding, creators of emerging TV show 'Origins of the Laoich' which is inspired by Scottish history and mythology. Creating a new fantasy TV showInfluences of mythologyThe cultural history of ScotlandUsing Scots Gaelic language You can follow 'Origins of the Laoich' on twitter and watch the trailer here
05-11-2021
23 mins
Gothic Horror 'Taste'-Lucy Rose
Writer-Director Lucy Rose discusses the influence of folklore and the gothic in her work and tells us about her new gothic horror short film 'Taste' and her previous gothic horror 'She Lives Alone'.
26-10-2021
13 mins
Folk Horror Revival -Darren Charles FHR
Interview with Darren Charles of the Folk Horror Revival group which has 23,000 members. We discuss this Folk Horror genre and why it is so popular. Defining folk horror?Folk horror examplesWhat is the appeal of folk horror?How does it differ from other horror genres?Links to Urban Wyrd and related genres You can follow Folk Horror Revival and find out more about the genre on their website www.folkhorrorrevival.com Join the discussions on the FHR facebook group Follow on Twitter here @Folk_horror
06-07-2021
31 mins
