11 episodes

“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.

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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.

    The Rousay Changeling

    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
    The Stolen Winding Sheet

    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

    • 20 min
    The Storm Witch

    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

    • 19 min
    The Selkie of Westness

    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
    Perrie Fool

    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
    Eynhallow

    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

    • 18 min

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