Fireside

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Fireside

Fireside is the Irish Storytelling Podcast. Kevin C. Olohan is your host and Fireside Bard. Every Wednesday, Kevin takes a story from Folklore or Mythology, gives it a fresh retelling, and discusses the story itself and the craft, culture and history of Storytelling. Whether you’re a folklore fanatic, or someone who just enjoys hearing a good yarn, you can always join Kevin by the Fireside. For any sponsorship inquiries contact advertising@headstuff.org

  1. 20/12/2024 · BONUS

    Introducing | The Greatest Matter

    An audiodrama for fans of Fireside! The Greatest Matter is a new gothic crime tale set in Victorian Dublin, about a criminologist who arrives in the city and gets caught up in a murder investigation with occult connections. It's a full-cast audiodrama, with a cast of great Irish actors, immersive sound design and original music. Have a listen to Ep 1 here, and all 12 episodes are available to listen to in full right now - just type The Greatest Matter into whatever player you're using now, or go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min

  2. 29/11/2024

    Stoker: Lies and Lilies

    In episode 243 of Fireside, A young girl learns of the Beautiful City where people go to live when they can no longer dwell Under the Sunset. A place where all are welcome except those who love lies. And the girl should take care, because she is being watched over by the foot soldier of the King of Death... Order Gardensea Paperback: https://shop.headstuff.org/product/gardensea-by-fireside-host-k-c-olohan-preorder/ Order Gardensea Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Gardensea-Neo-Myth-K-C-Olohan-ebook/dp/B09M7T184P Support Fireside: https://headstuffpodcasts.com/news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min

  3. 29/11/2024

    Stoker: How Seven Went Mad

    In episode 242 of Fireside, Kevin adapts the Bram Stoker tale of a young boy and his magical pet raven Mr. Daw. When the boy is having trouble with a math problem, he wishes that the number 7 never existed: But as always, be careful what you wish for... Order Gardensea Paperback: https://shop.headstuff.org/product/gardensea-by-fireside-host-k-c-olohan-preorder/ Order Gardensea Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Gardensea-Neo-Myth-K-C-Olohan-ebook/dp/B09M7T184P Support Fireside: https://headstuffpodcasts.com/news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

  4. 20/11/2024

    Stoker: The Shadow Builder

    In episode 241 of Fireside, Kevin tells the tale of The Shadow Builder, who rules over the Procession of the Dead Past - where all things that have happened go, before melting into the Gates of Dread. But every so often even the Shadow Builder becomes invested in the stories of mortals. And it is a mother and child that capture his attention. Order Gardensea Paperback: https://shop.headstuff.org/product/gardensea-by-fireside-host-k-c-olohan-preorder/ Order Gardensea Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Gardensea-Neo-Myth-K-C-Olohan-ebook/dp/B09M7T184P Support Fireside: https://headstuffpodcasts.com/news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min

  5. 20/11/2024

    Stoker: The Invisible Giant

    In episode 240 of Fireside, Kevin continues his adaptations of Under the Sunset by Bram Stoker. The giants are gone. The giants have been gone for so long, that some doubt that they ever existed at all. But just because you cannot see something, doesn't mean that it isn't there. Order Gardensea Paperback: https://shop.headstuff.org/product/gardensea-by-fireside-host-k-c-olohan-preorder/ Order Gardensea Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Gardensea-Neo-Myth-K-C-Olohan-ebook/dp/B09M7T184P Support Fireside: https://headstuffpodcasts.com/news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min

  6. 31/10/2024

    Stoker: The Rose Prince

    In episode 239 of Fireside, we continue the Stoker saga, with an adaptation of The Rose Prince from Under the Sunset. King Mago is the ruler of the land Under the Sunset, but when a horde of giants destroy a neighbouring kingdom, it will fall to the son of the king to face the gigantic foe. Order Gardensea Paperback: https://shop.headstuff.org/product/gardensea-by-fireside-host-k-c-olohan-preorder/ Order Gardensea Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Gardensea-Neo-Myth-K-C-Olohan-ebook/dp/B09M7T184P Support Fireside: https://headstuffpodcasts.com/news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min

  7. 31/10/2024

    Stoker: Under the Sunset

    In the return of Fireside, Kevin becomes a new series of adaptations from Bram Stoker's book of original fairytales: Under the Sunset. in the title story, we meet a world much like our own, that can only be visited in dreams. But this is a world that once was perfect, until the hearts of mortals grew greedy as they inevitably will... Order Gardensea Paperback: https://shop.headstuff.org/product/gardensea-by-fireside-host-k-c-olohan-preorder/ Order Gardensea Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Gardensea-Neo-Myth-K-C-Olohan-ebook/dp/B09M7T184P Support Fireside: https://headstuffpodcasts.com/news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min

  8. 29/02/2024

    Briar Rose: The Sleeping Beauty

    In episode 237 of Fireside, Kevin adapts the Grimm Tale of Briar Rose, better known as The Sleeping Beauty. A king and queen are desperate to have a child, but when their blessing arrives, one uninvited guest could threaten to take it all away Order Gardensea Paperback: https://shop.headstuff.org/product/gardensea-by-fireside-host-k-c-olohan-preorder/ Order Gardensea Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Gardensea-Neo-Myth-K-C-Olohan-ebook/dp/B09M7T184P Support Fireside: https://headstuffpodcasts.com/news Source: 0141442220 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min
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Fireside is the Irish Storytelling Podcast. Kevin C. Olohan is your host and Fireside Bard. Every Wednesday, Kevin takes a story from Folklore or Mythology, gives it a fresh retelling, and discusses the story itself and the craft, culture and history of Storytelling. Whether you’re a folklore fanatic, or someone who just enjoys hearing a good yarn, you can always join Kevin by the Fireside. For any sponsorship inquiries contact advertising@headstuff.org

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  • Channel
    HeadStuff Podcasts
  • Creator
    HeadStuff Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    246
  • Rating
    Explicit
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