Spectre of the Sea

Owen Staton and Bethan Briggs-Miller

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Spectre of the Sea Podcast

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...

27/05/2023

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 StatonTwitter: @spectre_seaPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

17 min
26/02/2023

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 StatonGuest 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_seaPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

12 min
30/01/2023

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 StatonGuest starring:Sarah Allen as Jenni (voice on the phone)Twitter: @spectre_seaPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

10 min
30/12/2022

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 StatonGuest starring:Sarah Allen as Jenni (voice on the phone)Twitter: @spectre_seaPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

22 min
29/12/2022

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

6 min
10/11/2022

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 StatonGuest starring:Peter Jones as Clive the LandlordSarah Allen as Jenni (voice on the phone)Twitter: @spectre_seaPatreon: ...

25 min
10/10/2022

4. Sker House and the lost town of Kenfig

What should have been a restful stop for the crew of the Hiraeth is scuppered by the restless spirits of this stretch of haunted hinterland. 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 StatonTwitter: @spectre_seaPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

23 min
16/09/2022

Storytime - The Tell-tale Heart, by Edgar Allan Poe

As we launch our new Patreon we wanted to give our listeners a taste of the extras you can expect. As well as our adventures aboard the Hiraeth we will be reading well-known and loved spooky tales available only to Patreon followers. This first one is available to all.The first instalment is The Tell-tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe, read by Owen Staton, produced by Bethan Briggs-Miller.Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen StatonPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpectreoftheseaTwitter: @s...

20 min
16/09/2022

3. Tusker Rock - minisode

We set off from Ogmore heading West. Nearing Porthcawl the sound of the fairground fills the air...but we must be careful...Tusker Rock is near...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 StatonTwitter: @spectre_sea

5 min
25/08/2022

2. Candleston Castle and the White Ladies of Ewenny & Ogmore

We have safely made it in from the storm and are sheltering in the Pelican in her Piety pub. Join us as we share tales from this stretch of river over a glass of wine and a warm fireside. Surely nothing will happen tonight....or will it...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 StatonTwitter: @spectre_sea

26 min
04/08/2022

1. The Wreckers of Dunraven & The Witch of Southerndown

In our first episode we come ashore on the beach at Southdown just below Witches Point. Join us around the fire, ignore the distant echoes of thunder and lose yourself in stories from legend.Stories are taken from and inspired by "The Folklore of Glamorgan" by Alan Roderick

28 min

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...

Creator

Owen Staton and Bethan Briggs-Miller
Years Active

2022 - 2023
Episodes

11
Rating

Clean
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