Lore of the Loch

The ANY Collective
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“Lore of the Loch” is a dramatic podcast created by The ANY Collective member, Betty Matthews. Each episode brings a folktale from The Orkney Islands in Scotland to life for a global audience. Featuring spooky tales of the devil, great monsterous creatures, and stories of love and loss, “Lore of the Loch” is sure to spark the interest of anyone who enjoys the fantasy genre.

Episodes

  1. 01/27/2021

    The Rousay Changeling

    In the season finale of Lore of the Loch, after bringing home their new bundle of joy, two parents are left perplexed when their bouncing baby boy suddenly changes. But is there more to this sudden change than meets the eye? Thank you to this week's cast! The Narrator - Betty Matthews Mother - Léerin Campbell Father - Tshiamo Nkosi Grandma/Mother Fairy - Holly Tarkon Wise Woman/Fairy Servant - Isabella McCarthy Doctor - Vincent Felice Father Jamieson - Jacob Gibbs With special thanks to Epidemic Sound for Sound Effects and Music, and Pinecast for hosting and distribution. This episode of Lore of the Loch is proudly brought to you by "The ANY Collective." Support Lore of the Loch by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lore-of-the-loch Find out more at https://lore-of-the-loch.pinecast.co

    19 min

  2. 01/13/2021

    The Stolen Winding Sheet

    In this week's episode, a vengeful ghost comes back to haunt the woman who wronged her. But with a young man caught in the middle, the night goes from creepy to bonechilling. Never steal from the dead, for they will come and get their revenge. (This episode may not be suitable for young children.) Thank you to this week's cast! The Narrator - Betty Matthews Babbie Skethaway - Holly Tarkon Black Jock - Isabella McCarthy Aaron Moodie - Kyle Portnoy With special thanks to Epidemic Sound for Sound Effects and Music, and Pinecast for hosting and distribution. This episode of Lore of the Loch is proudly brought to you by "The ANY Collective." Support Lore of the Loch by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lore-of-the-loch Find out more at https://lore-of-the-loch.pinecast.co

    21 min

  3. 12/28/2020

    The Storm Witch

    In this week's episode, the sudden loss of a womans true love leads to rumors and whispers in the town of Westray, and during the height of the witch trials, this only meant bad news for the broken-hearted girl. Will she be able to save herself from persecution? Thank you to this week's cast! The Narrator - Betty Matthews Janet Forsyth - Isabella McCarthy Benjamin Garrioch - Vincent Felice Bailie Baikie/Ensemble - Kyle Portnoy Captain/Judge - Roger Mulderink Raymond/Ensemble - Jacob Gibbs Additional Ensemble - Holly Tarkon, Genesis Betanco With special thanks to Epidemic Sound for Sound Effects and Music, and Pinecast for hosting and distribution. This episode of Lore of the Loch is proudly brought to you by "The ANY Collective." Support Lore of the Loch by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lore-of-the-loch Find out more at https://lore-of-the-loch.pinecast.co

    20 min

  4. 12/21/2020

    The Selkie of Westness

    In this week's episode a selkie woman is ripped from her world by a terrible man. But although she adjust to her life on land and finds new love, she never forgets the love she used to have, and will keep searching until she can get it back. Thank you to this week's cast! The Narrator - Betty Matthews Helena - Léerin Campbell Andrew - Roger Mulderink Daughter/Martha - Holly Tarkon Torsten - Kyle Portnoy With special thanks to Epidemic Sound for Sound Effects and Music, and Pinecast for hosting and distribution. This episode of Lore of the Loch is proudly brought to you by "The ANY Collective." Support Lore of the Loch by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lore-of-the-loch Find out more at https://lore-of-the-loch.pinecast.co

    22 min

  5. 12/14/2020

    Perrie Fool

    Kicking off the second-half of the season, after suddenly being displaced from their kingdom, three princesses and a queen must try and make a humble life for themselves. Unfortunately, it seems that a large threat may put the girls in a tricky position. Thank you to this week's cast! The Narrator - Betty Matthews Bethany - Isabella McCarthy Katherine - Kereil Kindle Zoe - Gina Turcotte The Queen - Léerin Campbell The Giant - Tshiamo Nkosi Perrie Fool - Jacob Gibbs The King, Golden Haired Boy - Kyle Portnoy Old Woman, Golden Haired Girl - Genesis Betanco With special thanks to Epidemic Sound for Sound Effects and Music, and Pinecast for hosting and distribution. This episode of Lore of the Loch is proudly brought to you by "The ANY Collective." Support Lore of the Loch by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lore-of-the-loch Find out more at https://lore-of-the-loch.pinecast.co

    29 min

  6. 11/30/2020

    Eynhallow

    In our mid-season finale, three sons encourage their father to find love again, but a sudden disaster forces them all to sail to a place that no humans have ever been to before. Thank you to this week's cast! The Narrator - Betty Matthews Tom Thorodale - Tshiamo Nkosi Rognvald - Vincent Felice Sigurd - Kyle Portnoy Magnus - Jacob Gibbs Maggie/Wise Woman - Noelle Muñoz Finman - Johnathan J. Johnson Featuring Music by "Eric Linklater" With special thanks to Epidemic Sound for Sound Effects and Music, and Pinecast for hosting and distribution. This episode of Lore of the Loch is proudly brought to you by "The ANY Collective." Support Lore of the Loch by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lore-of-the-loch Find out more at https://lore-of-the-loch.pinecast.co

    19 min

  7. 11/23/2020

    The Mermaid Bride

    In this week's episode a man meets the love of his life from a different realm, but superstitions and family fear has a devastating effect on their happily ever after. Thank you to this week's cast! The Narrator - Betty Matthews Johnny Croy - Tshiamo Nkosi The Mermaid - Kereil Kindle Mother - Noelle Muñoz Ensemble - Kyle Portnoy, Johnathan J. Johnson, Genesis Betanco, Isabella McCarthy, Jacob Gibbs With special thanks to Epidemic Sound for Sound Effects and Music, and Pinecast for hosting and distribution. This episode of Lore of the Loch is proudly brought to you by "The ANY Collective." Support Lore of the Loch by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lore-of-the-loch Find out more at https://lore-of-the-loch.pinecast.co

  8. 11/16/2020

    The Kelpies Seaweed

    In this week's episode a mother must make a perilous journey for her unborn child, and we learn of an unbreakable bond between a man and his horse. Thank you to this week's cast! The Narrator - Betty Matthews Himinglaeva - Holly Tarkon Thorfinn - Jacob Gibbs Midwife - Isabella McCarthy Pirate and Thieves - Vincent Felice, Tshiamo Nkosi Ensemble - Noelle Muñoz, Kyle Portnoy Featuring Music by "Gnoss" With special thanks to Epidemic Sound for Sound Effects and Music, and Pinecast for hosting and distribution. This episode of Lore of the Loch is proudly brought to you by "The ANY Collective." Support Lore of the Loch by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lore-of-the-loch Find out more at https://lore-of-the-loch.pinecast.co

    19 min

  9. 11/09/2020

    Assipattle and the Stoor Worm

    In this week's episode a monsterous leviathan has come to the Kingdom, threatening countless lives. But when the king cannot find the proper solution to the problem, all hope falls on the shoulders of a young boy. Thank you to this week's cast! The Narrator - Betty Matthews Assipattle - Jacob Gibbs The King - Kyle Portnoy Mother - Holly Tarkon Father - Shia Lineberry Older Brother - Darcy Jones The Spaeman - Tshiamo Nkosi Advisors - Noelle Muñoz, Brianna Elizabeth Fernandez, Paulina Valenzuela Featuring Music by "The Chair" With special thanks to Storyblocks Audio for Sound Effects and Music, and Pinecast for hosting and distribution. This episode of Lore of the Loch is proudly brought to you by "The ANY Collective." Support Lore of the Loch by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lore-of-the-loch

    22 min

  10. 11/02/2020

    Drinking with the Devil

    In this week's episode we will tell the tale of Velzian, the best drinker in all of the land, and his friends, who have a frightening encounter with the greatest of all evils. What will unfold with the devil sitting at the other end of the table? Thank you to this week's cast! The Narrator - Betty Matthews Velzian - Vincent Felice Inkster - Jacob Gibbs Scarth - Kyle Portnoy Craigie - Brianna Elizabeth Fernandez The Devil - Paulina Valenzuela With special thanks to Storyblocks Audio for Sound Effects and Music, and Pinecast for hosting and distribution. This episode of Lore of the Loch is proudly brought to you by "The ANY Collective."

    12 min

  11. TRAILER

    Lore of the Loch: Trailer

    Trailer for the dramatic, Scottish folklore podcast "Lore of the Loch." Brought to you by The ANY Collective.

    1 min

Trailer

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About

“Lore of the Loch” is a dramatic podcast created by The ANY Collective member, Betty Matthews. Each episode brings a folktale from The Orkney Islands in Scotland to life for a global audience. Featuring spooky tales of the devil, great monsterous creatures, and stories of love and loss, “Lore of the Loch” is sure to spark the interest of anyone who enjoys the fantasy genre.

Information

  • Creator
    The ANY Collective
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026
  • Show Website
    Lore of the Loch