11 episodes

Join Owen Staton and Bethan Briggs-Miller as they journey along the coast collecting and sharing tales of legend and folklore. Board their boat the Hiraeth and journey to some inlet or cove, then gather around the fire as they transport you to a land of magic...

Spectre of the Sea Owen Staton and Bethan Briggs-Miller

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    • 4.8 • 19 Ratings

Join Owen Staton and Bethan Briggs-Miller as they journey along the coast collecting and sharing tales of legend and folklore. Board their boat the Hiraeth and journey to some inlet or cove, then gather around the fire as they transport you to a land of magic...

    10. The Pit of Ghosts

    10. The Pit of Ghosts

    Owen my have rescued Bethan from the tale tide but what will happen next? As they stand above Port Talbot, the memories of the Morfa Pit disaster still echoes round the hinterland below.

    Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen Staton

    Twitter: @spectre_sea

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

    • 16 min
    9. Pwll Gwenllin

    9. Pwll Gwenllin

    Owen continues to try and look for Bethan with time running out before the Merched Beca finalise their plans...

    Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen Staton

    Guest starring:


    Jo Hickey-Hall as HeddSarah Allen as Jenni (voice on the phone)
    *Jo has an amazing podcast called "The Modern Fairy Sightings Podcast" chronicling peoples real life encounters with the fair folk. You can find out more here: https://www.scarlettofthefae.com/*

    Twitter: @spectre_sea

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

    • 11 min
    8. The Tale Tide

    8. The Tale Tide

    After being pulled under in the mysterious boat Bethan finds herself in a strange in-between world...

    Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen Staton

    Guest starring:

    Sarah Allen as Jenni (voice on the phone)

    Twitter: @spectre_sea

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

    • 10 min
    7. Margam Castle and it's Ghosts

    7. Margam Castle and it's Ghosts

    Owen and Bethan have made their way to Margam Castle, unsure what to do next. A strange visitor appears who seems to know Owen. What could be going on?

    Stories are taken from and inspired by "The Folklore of Glamorgan" by Alan Roderick and "Legends of Porthcawl and the Glamorgan Coast" by Alan Morgan.

    Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen Staton

    Guest starring:

    Sarah Allen as Jenni (voice on the phone)

    Twitter: @spectre_sea

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

    • 21 min
    6. Walk to Margam - minisode

    6. Walk to Margam - minisode

    Fed up of waiting for Owen to get off the phone Bethan walks on ahead with us to Margam. On the way she remembers a very strange night that was had. Join us on this walk and hear the tale of The Beast of Margam.

    Inspired by true events (yes that's right, it did actually happen)

    Twitter: @spectre_sea

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

    • 5 min
    5. Ghost Stories at The Prince of Wales, Kenfig

    5. Ghost Stories at The Prince of Wales, Kenfig

    After losing the Hiraeth at Kenfig Pool, Owen and Bethan seek refuge in The Prince of Wales pub nearby.  Here they swap their own stories of encounters that have led them here...

    Stories are taken from and inspired by "The Folklore of Glamorgan" by Alan Roderick and "Legends of Porthcawl and the Glamorgan Coast" by Alan Morgan.

    Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen Staton

    Guest starring:

    Peter Jones as Clive the Landlord
    Sarah Allen as Jenni (voice on the phone)

    Twitter: @spectre_sea

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

dieselkeds ,

So atmospheric

I was born near Ogmore, my grandparents ran The Pelican for nearly 30 years and my dad grew up there, so hearing these stories brought me a real hiraeth 💖

hannaghatsea ,

Magical escapism

Magical escapism of the finest - not only an engrossing original narrative with likeable characters, but one that weaves in Welsh folklore and ghostlore, so theres lots to hook you in. Beautiful sound design too.

Missypeeps ,

Enchanting

Another instalment of this compelling series which takes you on a journey far away from your quotidian worries. Dreamy and mystical.

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