Eerie Essex

Bethan Briggs-Miller and Ailsa Clarke
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A podcast for those who want to join us on our journey into the stranger side of the county. We will be exploring the folklore, urban legends and supernatural encounters that form part of it's rich history.

  1. We should have seen this coming...with Richard Hatem

    APR 27

    We should have seen this coming...with Richard Hatem

    Send us Fan Mail Join us for a closer look at some premonitions straight outta Essex with Richard Hatem, the mind behind the haunting adaptation of The Mothman Prophecies, where reality frays at the edges and something unknowable peers through. But his fingerprints are all over the strange and the supernatural… He’s written for Titans, where a group of young heroes join forces in their fight against evil. He’s brought chaos and chainsaw-splattered mayhem to Ash vs Evil Dead. He’s explored belief, doubt, and the uncanny in Miracles. And, crucially, for so many of us who grew up with salt lines and flickering motel lights… he also contributed to the early, bone-chilling days of Supernatural, helping shape that first season when urban legends, roadside hauntings, and things in the dark felt just a little too real. From cosmic dread to folklore-fuelled horror, his work circles that same irresistible idea… That the stories we tell about monsters might actually be the stories that warn us. So tonight, we’re stepping into that liminal space together… Where folklore meets film, Where belief becomes a doorway, And where, if you listen closely… something might just be listening back. Richard's podcast: https://www.richardhatemsparanormalbookshelf.com/ If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience, please contact us via eerieessexpodcast@gmail.com You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon: https://ko-fi.com/eerieessex https://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex ....or by leaving us a review. Support the show

    1h 24m

  2. MAR 14

    Bad Habits (recorded live at the Essex Podcast Festival)

    Send us Fan Mail We were so excited to have been asked to record a live episode as part of the Essex Podcast Festival. Join us as we talk monks and ghosts at the Chelmsford Theatre.  For more information on Essex Podcast Festival: https://www.chelmsfordforyou.co.uk/essexpodcast The podcast on stage afterwards is phenomenal! Broken Veil is definitely all about the eerie side of Essex: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/broken-veil/id1745494718 If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience, please contact us via eerieessexpodcast@gmail.com You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon: https://ko-fi.com/eerieessex https://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex ....or by leaving us a review. Support the show

    58 min
  3. Eerie Essex live at the Wake the Light Pod-Off: The Battle for the Smug Onion

    FEB 11

    Eerie Essex live at the Wake the Light Pod-Off: The Battle for the Smug Onion

    Send us Fan Mail Listen to this month's joint episode recorded live at Colchester Art Centre. Eerie Essex took part in the Great British Pod-Off that is The Smug Onion award. Join us, East Anglian Folklore Centre, Norfolk Folklore Society, The Loremen with Grave History Podcast, judging tales - it is a HOOT! The East Anglian Folklore Centre is a wonderful space with a reference library of over 900 folklore books, a shop supporting over 40 artists, exhibitions, and amazing events, lectures, and online storytelling.  However, it needs your support to stay open. Funding opportunities are tough and getting tougher. You can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/east-anglian-folklore-centre If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience, please contact us via eerieessexpodcast@gmail.com You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon: https://ko-fi.com/eerieessex https://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex ....or by leaving us a review. Support the show

    1h 5m

  4. JAN 27

    Take Me Home, County Roads...

    Send us Fan Mail Wanna go for a ride? Then get in and lets us take you on a journey down the eerie roads of Essex. If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience, please contact us via eerieessexpodcast@gmail.com You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon: https://ko-fi.com/eerieessex https://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex ....or by leaving us a review. Support the show

    49 min
  5. The Dark Side of Yule or The Colchester Ghost

    12/23/2025

    The Dark Side of Yule or The Colchester Ghost

    Send us Fan Mail Merry Christmas to you all! Join us for a proper ghost story set in Colchester, St Botolph Street. Think The Exorcist meets Scooby Doo? If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience, please contact us via eerieessexpodcast@gmail.com You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon: https://ko-fi.com/eerieessex https://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex ....or by leaving us a review. Support the show

    39 min
  6. Grave Encounters of the Dead Kind

    11/04/2025

    Grave Encounters of the Dead Kind

    Send us Fan Mail * Apologies: The first time we uploaded this episode, it was the UNEDITED version 😱 we are mortified! It was full of our "ums", brain farts and interruptions from kids. This is now the polished version we meant to give you... It's Halloween Week!... and what better way to get in the mood than listening to us two nerds try and spook you out. If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience, please contact us via eerieessexpodcast@gmail.com You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon: https://ko-fi.com/eerieessex https://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex ....or by leaving us a review. Support the show

    1 hr
  7. Toast my Ghost

    07/23/2025

    Toast my Ghost

    Send us Fan Mail It's so hot in Essex...and for some reason we thought we would cool down by looking into fiery folk tales...it did not help. But we enjoyed, as ever, delving into the county's rich history. If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience, please contact us via eerieessexpodcast@gmail.com You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon: https://ko-fi.com/eerieessex https://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex ....or by leaving us a review. Support the show

    41 min

  8. 05/01/2025

    InTREEguing Stories with Dr James Canton

    Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode, we embark on a fascinating journey through the heart of Essex, leaving no branch unturned as we unearth enchanting tales of trees and their hidden stories. Joining us on this adventure is Dr. James Canton from the University of Essex.  As the Director of Wild Writing at the university, James has been at the forefront of exploring the relationship between literature, landscape, and the environment since launching the MA Wild Writing program in 2009. A true storyteller, he brings his expertise to life through his acclaimed books, including *Out of Essex: Re-Imagining a Literary Landscape* (2013), which draws inspiration from his rural wanderings across our beloved county. He also delves into the depths of time with *Ancient Wonderings: Journeys into Prehistoric Britain* (2017), where he shares remarkable tales that weave together the lives of those who walked the land long before us.  Join us as we traverse the paths of Essex, guided by James’s passionate insights, and discover the intricate connections between our environment and its timeless narratives! For more information on his work visit: https://jamescanton.co.uk/ Melanie Hick and garden ghosts: https://melaniehick.substack.com/p/coming-soon?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Talking Tree Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr381wq09lc If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience please contact us via: eerieessexpodcast@gmail.com You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon: https://ko-fi.com/eerieessex https://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex ....or by leaving us a review. Support the show Support the show

    1h 19m
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About

A podcast for those who want to join us on our journey into the stranger side of the county. We will be exploring the folklore, urban legends and supernatural encounters that form part of it's rich history.

Information

  • Creator
    Bethan Briggs-Miller and Ailsa Clarke
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Eerie Essex
  • Show Website
    Eerie Essex

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