Irish Gothic Podcast

Spencer Wright & Chris Patterson
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Join Spence and Chris on "Irish Gothic," a podcast exploring Ireland's myths and legends. Each episode delves into folklore, bringing ancient faeries, banshees, and Celtic warriors to life. The hosts invite listeners to uncover Ireland's past, whether they are folklore enthusiasts or new to these tales. "Irish Gothic" transports you to a realm where the supernatural intertwines with history. Please tune in for spine-tingling stories, cultural insights, and humour as they examine Ireland's darker heritage. 

  1. APR 23

    Irish Gothic Bites : The Leprechaun

    Send us a text Whilst Chris and Spence work away to prepare to delve into Cú Chulainn on next week’s episode, we have enlisted a very special guest to fill in this week - Spence’s daughter, Eliza. Listen in to hear this fun tale of our little green friend, and let us know in the comments if you believe in leprechauns too ! We will be back next week with our full length episode on origins of the hero of the Ulster Cycle… The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to this very day.  Join Hosts Chris Patterson and Spence Wright as they fuse their love for all thing's horror with a wellspring of Irish lore.  From the terrifying figure of the Dullahan to the origins of Halloween itself, if it’s a yarn you’re after, pull up a chair and let ‘Irish Gothic’ fill your ears.  Hosts: Chris Patterson & Spence Wright  Producer: Rebecca Alcorn  Production Company: Causeway Pictures  Follow us: Instagram: @irishgothicpod X: @irishgothicpod Website: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Show your support for the podcast at: buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod       Checkout our other podcast - Hostage to the Devil, real life stories of exorcism and possession. Wherever you get your podcasts. Causeway Pictures © All rights reserved            www.causewaypictures.com Support the show

    9 min

  2. APR 15

    EPISODE TEN : LEGEND OF THE LEPRECHAUN (PART 2)

    Send us a text Welcome back to part two of the legend of the little green sprite, smoking a pipe and with a rainbow coming out of his *** (at least according to Chris). On this episode, Chris and Spence delve into the culture which surrounds this mischievous figure, and attempt to out-geek each other with their Leprechaun movie trivia. Leave your favourite pop culture Leprechaun in the comments ! The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to this very day.  Join Hosts Chris Patterson and Spence Wright as they fuse their love for all thing's horror with a wellspring of Irish lore.  From the terrifying figure of the Dullahan to the origins of Halloween itself, if it’s a yarn you’re after, pull up a chair and let ‘Irish Gothic’ fill your ears.  Hosts: Chris Patterson & Spence Wright  Producer: Rebecca Alcorn  Production Company: Causeway Pictures  Follow us: Instagram: @irishgothicpod X: @irishgothicpod Website: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Show your support for the podcast at: buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod       Checkout our other podcast - Hostage to the Devil, real life stories of exorcism and possession. Wherever you get your podcasts. Causeway Pictures © All rights reserved            www.causewaypictures.com Support the show

    26 min

  3. APR 8

    EPISODE NINE : LEGEND OF THE LEPRECHAUN (PART 1)

    Send us a text This week is part one of the mischievous tales of Ireland’s iconic little green man; he Leprechaun. A fan of a prank themselves, listen to Chris and Spence unveil the secrets of Ireland’s legendary trickster, and tell tales of their hoaxes and capers gone by. Come back next week for part 2 of the legend of the Leprechaun ! The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to this very day.  Join Hosts Chris Patterson and Spence Wright as they fuse their love for all thing's horror with a wellspring of Irish lore.  From the terrifying figure of the Dullahan to the origins of Halloween itself, if it’s a yarn you’re after, pull up a chair and let ‘Irish Gothic’ fill your ears.  Hosts: Chris Patterson & Spence Wright  Producer: Rebecca Alcorn  Production Company: Causeway Pictures  Bibliography:  Fairy & Folk Tales of Ireland, W.B. Yeats : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fairy-Tales-Ireland-William-Butler/dp/0684829525 Legends and Stories of Ireland, Samuel Lover : https://archive.org/details/legendsstories00love Follow us: Instagram: @irishgothicpod X: @irishgothicpod Website: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Show your support for the podcast at: buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod       Checkout our other podcast - Hostage to the Devil, real life stories of exorcism and possession. Wherever you get your podcasts. Causeway Pictures © All rights reserved            www.causewaypictures.com Support the show

    27 min

  4. APR 1

    EPISODE EIGHT : THE SHILLELAGH, IRELAND'S FIRST WEAPON

    Send us a text Chris and Spence are hitting each other over the head with sticks in this week’s episode of Irish Gothic….. April Fool’s ! All joking aside, on this week's episode, Chris and Spence are diving into the fascinating lore of Ireland's fighting stick : the Shillelagh. Listen in to learn more about this iconic Irish weapon.  The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to this very day.  Join Hosts Chris Patterson and Spence Wright as they fuse their love for all thing's horror with a wellspring of Irish lore.  From the terrifying figure of the Dullahan to the origins of Halloween itself, if it’s a yarn you’re after, pull up a chair and let ‘Irish Gothic’ fill your ears.  Hosts: Chris Patterson & Spence Wright  Producer: Rebecca Alcorn  Production Company: Causeway Pictures  Bibliography:  Buy your very own fighting stick here ! https://mccaffreycrafts.com/collections/blackthorn-shillelagh?srsltid=AfmBOopWF3HF4XAZdlc-U4FPQb8kYS7zFz6KHEYvKAkC3EECsmwBtgpk Follow us: Instagram: @irishgothicpod X: @irishgothicpod Website: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Show your support for the podcast at: buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod       Checkout our other podcast - Hostage to the Devil, real life stories of exorcism and possession. Wherever you get your podcasts. Causeway Pictures © All rights reserved            www.causewaypictures.com Support the show

    20 min

  5. MAR 17

    EPISODE SEVEN : ABHARTACH

    Send us a text Vampires are … Irish !? Welcome to season two and a happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Irish Gothic ! No, you haven’t drank too many pints of the black stuff, you read that right - the legend of the vampire finds its origins in the Irish legend of the Abhartach. Join Chris and Spence as they reveal how all of your fanged favourites find their origins in a humble field just outside of County Derry/Londonderry.  The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to this very day.  Join Hosts Chris Patterson and Spence Wright as they fuse their love for all thing's horror with a wellspring of Irish lore.  From the terrifying figure of the Dullahan to the origins of Halloween itself, if it’s a yarn you’re after, pull up a chair and let ‘Irish Gothic’ fill your ears.  Hosts: Chris Patterson & Spence Wright  Producer: Rebecca Alcorn  Production Company: Causeway Pictures  Bibliography:  Learn more about the Abhartach here ! https://yourirish.com/folklore/abhartach-irish-vampire https://northwordni.org/your-stories/abhartach/ Follow us: Instagram: @irishgothicpod X: @irishgothicpod Website: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Show your support for the podcast at: buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod       Checkout our other podcast - Hostage to the Devil, real life stories of exorcism and possession. Wherever you get your podcasts. Causeway Pictures © All rights reserved            www.causewaypictures.com Support the show

    31 min

  6. FEB 10 · BONUS

    Irish Gothic Bites : The Dark Hedges

    Send us a text This week, Chris bites into the mystery that surrounds Ireland's Dark Hedges. Listen in to learn more about the iconic beech trees which formed the epic Kingsroad in HBO's Game of Thrones.  The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to this very day.  Join Hosts Chris Patterson and Spence Wright as they fuse their love for all thing's horror with a wellspring of Irish lore.  From the terrifying figure of the Dullahan to the origins of Halloween itself, if it’s a yarn you’re after, pull up a chair and let ‘Irish Gothic’ fill your ears.  Hosts: Chris Patterson & Spence Wright  Producer: Rebecca Alcorn  Production Company: Causeway Pictures  Visit the Dark Hedges here ! https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/the-dark-hedges-p703291 Follow us: Instagram: @irishgothicpod X: @irishgothicpod Website: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Show your support for the podcast at: buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod       Checkout our other podcast - Hostage to the Devil, real life stories of exorcism and possession. Wherever you get your podcasts. Causeway Pictures © All rights reserved            www.causewaypictures.com Support the show

    5 min

  7. FEB 3 · BONUS

    Irish Gothic Bites: The Good Woman

    Send us a text This week, Spence takes you into the world of Thomas Crofton Croker and his book Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland, published in 1825. The Good Woman is a misadventure story that harks back to our Episode 2: The Dullahan. New Full Episodes COMING SOON. Follow us: Instagram: @irishgothicpod X: @irishgothicpod Website: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Show your support for the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod       Check out our other podcast, Hostage to the Devil, which features real-life stories of exorcism and possession. It's available wherever you get your podcasts. Causeway Pictures © All rights reserved            www.causewaypictures.com Support the show

    6 min

  8. JAN 22 · BONUS

    Irish Gothic Bites: The Weeping Lake

    Send us a text Join Spence in the first of our mini-episodes as we prepare for the new season later in the month. This week, we hear about an  Irish Priest who meets 'The Old Gentleman' himself, the Devil. Host:  Spence Wright  Producer: Rebecca Alcorn  Production Company: Causeway Pictures  Follow us: Instagram: @irishgothicpod X: @irishgothicpod Website: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Show your support for the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod       Check out our other podcast, Hostage to the Devil, which features real-life stories of exorcism and possession. It's available wherever you get your podcasts. Causeway Pictures © All rights reserved            www.causewaypictures.com Support the show

    6 min
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Join Spence and Chris on "Irish Gothic," a podcast exploring Ireland's myths and legends. Each episode delves into folklore, bringing ancient faeries, banshees, and Celtic warriors to life. The hosts invite listeners to uncover Ireland's past, whether they are folklore enthusiasts or new to these tales. "Irish Gothic" transports you to a realm where the supernatural intertwines with history. Please tune in for spine-tingling stories, cultural insights, and humour as they examine Ireland's darker heritage. 

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  • Creator
    Spencer Wright & Chris Patterson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Causeway Pictures Ltd
  • Show Website
    Irish Gothic Podcast