The Inside Story Teacast

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Bridging the gap between Britain and the USA, The Inside Story Teacast is hosted by Lucy and Michael, who share their cross-cultural insights. Each episode tackles all things British, from quirky traditions and surprising cultural differences to practical advice for traveling across the British Isles. Inside Story Travel hosts story-led retreats across Great Britian, taking you on journeys off the beaten path. https://www.insidestorytravel.com/ inquiries@insidestorytravel.com

  1. 2d ago

    Devon Folklore and Witchcraft with Mark and Tracey Norman - The Inside Story Teacast - Ep. 15

    Pull up a chair for a proper folklore conversation. Lucy and Michael are joined by Mark Norman, creator and host of The Folklore Podcast and Founding Curator of The Folklore Library and Archive, and historian Tracey Norman, who has spent years digging into Devon's witchcraft cases. Together they take us into the folklore of Devon and Dartmoor: hauntings, seasonal customs, and the real women accused of witchcraft in Victorian and Edwardian Devon, whose stories sat unread in old newspapers for over a century. About Mark and Tracey Norman Mark Norman is a folklore author and researcher. He created and hosts The Folklore Podcast, is Founding Curator of The Folklore Library and Archive, a council member of The Folklore Society and Recorder of Folklore for the Devonshire Association. Tracey Norman is a historian and author with a particular interest in witchcraft cases. She wrote the play WITCH and the pamphlet Cards, Cocoa and Charms, and is project manager for The Folklore Library and Archive. Mark and Tracey live in Devon and give talks on folklore across the country. Listen, read and visit • The Folklore Podcast: listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, or at thefolklorepodcast.com • The Folklore Library and Archive: a registered charity (no. 1203418) collecting and preserving folklore in all its forms. Its reference library and archives are based at the public library in Crediton, Devon, and can be visited by researchers and the public by arrangement. Find out more, volunteer or donate at folklorelibrary.com • Dark Folklore by Mark Norman and Tracey Norman (The History Press). Also available as an audiobook. • Devon's Forgotten Witches 1860 to 1910 by Tracey Norman and Mark Norman (The History Press, 2025) • The Folklore of Devon by Mark Norman • Britain's Folklore Year by Mark Norman • Where to buy: from your local independent bookshop, The History Press, or online booksellers in the US, Canada and UK • Social media: The Folklore Library and Archive on Instagram @thefolklorelibrary and X @LibraryFolklore. Devon folklore at Feast & Fable Feast & Fable, South Devon, 18 to 24 May 2027 If this episode has you dreaming of mysterious Devon, come and join us, with Mark and Tracey, for Feast & Fable, our story-led retreat at Fowlescombe, a regenerative working estate of five hundred organic acres on the edge of Dartmoor. For six nights a small group gathers for Dartmoor folklore and legend, tales from the coast told by our resident storyteller, Morris dancing, slow walks across the moor and food grown and raised on the estate itself. Chef Elly Wentworth leads a masterclass in her own kitchen at Fowlescombe, there is a natural swimming pond for a morning dip, and there are optional trips to the sea at Mothecombe and to Dartmouth for the Mayflower story. The retreat supports WATER: Wild about the Erme River and The Folklore Library and Archive. Places are limited. Find out more and book at insidestorytravel.com, or book a call from the retreat page. Listen and follow The Inside Story Teacast is where we put the kettle on and talk to the people who know Britain from the inside: growers, makers, storytellers and keepers of old traditions. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen, and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review or share it with a friend. It really does help others find us. Inside Story Travel creates story-led retreats and bespoke private trips across Britain for guests travelling from North America. Find our retreats, the Teacast and our Journal at insidestorytravel.com. @insidestorytravel

  2. Oct 26

    Morris Dancing in Devon with Grimspound Border Morris - Inside Story Teacast - Ep.14

    Today we are with Grimspound Border Morris, a Devon side named after the Bronze Age settlement high on Dartmoor. We talk about what Morris dancing is, the roots of Border Morris, the music and the kit, the seasonal calendar of days out, and why so many people across Britain still pick up sticks and bells and dance. If you have ever stumbled on Morris dancers outside a country pub and wondered what on earth was going on, this one is for you. In this episode How Grimspound Border Morris began, and the story behind the nameWhat Morris dancing is and the different stylesBorder Morris traditions, music and costumeThe Morris year: May Day, festivals and winter dancesDancing on and around DartmoorHow to join a Morris sideAbout Grimspound Border Morris Grimspound Border Morris is a Border Morris side from Devon, dancing at festivals, village events and Morris gatherings across Dartmoor and the South West. Follow and see Grimspound Border Morris • Website: grimspoundbordermorris.com • Facebook and insta: @grimspoundbordermorris See Morris dancing at Feast & Fable Feast & Fable, South Devon, 18 to 24 May 2027 If this episode has you dreaming of Morris dancing border style in Devon, come and join us for Feast & Fable, our story-led retreat at Fowlescombe, a regenerative working estate of five hundred organic acres on the edge of Dartmoor. For six nights a small group gathers for Dartmoor folklore and legend, tales from the coast told by our resident storyteller, Morris dancing, slow walks across the moor and food grown and raised on the estate itself. Chef Elly Wentworth leads a masterclass in her own kitchen at Fowlescombe, there is a natural swimming pond for a morning dip, and there are optional trips to the sea at Mothecombe and to Dartmouth for the Mayflower story. The retreat will donate to WATER: Wild about the Erme River and The Folklore Library and Archive. Places are limited. Find out more and book at insidestorytravel.com, or book a call with Lucy from the retreat page. Listen and follow The Inside Story Teacast is where we put the kettle on and talk to the people who know Britain from the inside: growers, makers, storytellers and keepers of old traditions. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen, and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review or share it with a friend. It really does help others find us. Inside Story Travel creates story-led retreats and bespoke private trips across Britain for guests travelling from North America. Find our retreats, the Teacast and our Journal at insidestorytravel.com. @insidestorytravel.com

  3. Oct 19

    Foraging and Herbal Medicine in Edinburgh and Glasgow - Inside Story Teacast - Ep.13

    Put the kettle on and come foraging with us in Edinburgh. Lucy talks to Catriona and Soraya of Grass Roots Remedies, a worker's co-operative in Edinburgh and Glasgow who believe herbal medicine is the medicine of the people and should be open to everyone. We talk about the wild plants growing all around us in Scotland, even in the city, and how to gather them gently and well. From nettles and hawthorn to the remedies, teas and infused vinegars you can make in your own kitchen, this is a lovely, practical way into foraging and plant lore, whether you are a complete beginner or already have a basket on your arm. In this episode: • How Catriona and Soraya came to herbalism and foraging • Low impact, ecological foraging and how to forage responsibly in Britain • Common wild plants in Scotland and their food and medicinal uses • Simple home remedies, herbal teas and seasonal recipes • Community herbalism and the Wester Hailes Community Herbal Medicine Clinic • Tips for visitors who want to try foraging on a trip to Scotland About Grass Roots Remedies Grass Roots Remedies is a worker's co-operative based in Edinburgh and Glasgow. They run practical herbal medicine and foraging courses online and in person, run the Wester Hailes Community Herbal Medicine Clinic, grow herbs in their medicine garden at the Lauriston Agroecology Farm in North Edinburgh, and make simple resources so people can practise herbalism at home. Foraging walks and courses with Grass Roots Remedies • Foraging and herbal walks: seasonal walks in and around Edinburgh, including community orchards and their herb garden at Lauriston Farm. Gentle, slow walks with a herbal tea along the way. • Wild Things foraging course: a course in wild food and medicine. Join in person in Edinburgh (at Lauriston Farm) or Glasgow (at their allotment in Pollok Park) or take it fully online from anywhere in the world. • Grass Roots Herbal Foundations: a longer course for anyone who wants to become a home or community herbalist, online or blended with time at the herb farm. • Workshops: seasonal remedy making and plant sessions through the year. • Pricing: courses are offered on a sliding scale. Website: grassrootsremedies.co.uk Email: hello@grassrootsremedies.co.uk Instagram and Facebook: @grassrootsremedies

  4. Oct 16

    Sea Shanties from Bude with the Barrel Seagals - Inside Story Teacast Ep.12

    Grab a mug and come down to the harbour. Lucy talks to the Barrel Seagals, an all-female shanty crew from Bude on the North Cornwall coast, who take the old sea shanties sung by sailors and fishermen and rework them from a woman's point of view. We hear how the crew came together, the songs of the Cornish coast, what it means to sing the sea in the place it belongs, and why a shanty still makes everyone join in. And yes, there is singing. About the Barrel Seagals The Barrel Seagals are an all-female shanty crew from Bude in Cornwall, known for rich harmonies, lively sea songs and a playful, modern twist on the tradition. They sing at festivals, harbours and community events across Cornwall and Devon, including Plymouth Pirates Weekend and the Bude Sea Shanty Festival, which raises money for the RNLI. Follow and see the Barrel Seagals Dates of upcoming performances are posted on their website and social media. https://seashanties4all.com/groups-artists/barrel-seagals/ • Bookings: barrelseagals@gmail.com Sing with the Barrel Seagals in Cornwall Sea, Song and Sanctuary, North Cornwall, 9 to 16 September 2028 Sea, Song and Sanctuary is a womens only, eco spiritual retreat on the North Cornwall coast for fifteen guests, based at Atlanta on Trevone Bay. Led by Mary DeJong of Waymarkers, the week follows sacred sites, holy wells and Arthurian legend at Tintagel, St Nectan's Glen, Boscastle and Bodmin Moor, with wild swimming, beach fire feasts, Cornish folk tales and a linocut workshop. On the last day the Barrel Seagals join us on the harbour to sing, and to help the group write a shanty chorus of our own. Find out more and register at insidestorytravel.com, or book a call on the retreat page. Listen and follow The Inside Story Teacast is where we put the kettle on and talk to the people who know Britain from the inside: growers, makers, storytellers and keepers of old traditions. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen, and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review or share it with a friend. It really does help others find us. Inside Story Travel creates story-led retreats and bespoke private trips across Britain for guests traveling from North America. Find our retreats, the Teacast and our Journal at: insidestorytravel.com. @insidestorytravel.com

  5. Oct 3

    Storytelling with Mike O'Connor (Part 2) - Inside Story Teacast Ep.11

    Inside Story Travel curates a handful of story-led retreats across Britain, built around the myth, legend and folklore of a place and the people who keep it alive. We work alongside local storytellers, historians, chefs and guides so guests come away feeling the true character of where they have been. In addition, we create bespoke trips and written itineraries for people who want Britain made to their measure, whether on its own or stitched around a retreat. On the Inside Story Teacast we sit down with the locals and experts who know their corner of their region best, and we share the practical advice that makes travelling in Britain easier, from driving on the left to where to find a proper pub. Pour yourself a cuppa, settle in, and come and gather. Stay for the story. https://www.insidestorytravel.com inquiries@insidestorytravel.com

  6. Sep 26

    Storytelling with Mike O'Connor (Part 1) - Inside Story Teacast Ep.10

    Inside Story Travel curates a handful of story-led retreats across Britain, built around the myth, legend and folklore of a place and the people who keep it alive. We work alongside local storytellers, historians, chefs and guides so guests come away feeling the true character of where they have been. In addition, we create bespoke trips and written itineraries for people who want Britain made to their measure, whether on its own or stitched around a retreat. On the Inside Story Teacast we sit down with the locals and experts who know their corner of their region best, and we share the practical advice that makes travelling in Britain easier, from driving on the left to where to find a proper pub. Pour yourself a cuppa, settle in, and come and gather. Stay for the story. https://www.insidestorytravel.com/ mailto:inquiries@insidestorytravel.com

  7. Sep 19

    Fowlscombe Farm feat. Caitlin Owens - Inside Story Teacast Ep.8

    Inside Story Travel curates a handful of story-led retreats across Britain, built around the myth, legend and folklore of a place and the people who keep it alive. We work alongside local storytellers, historians, chefs and guides so guests come away feeling the true character of where they have been. In addition, we create bespoke trips and written itineraries for people who want Britain made to their measure, whether on its own or stitched around a retreat. On the Inside Story Teacast we sit down with the locals and experts who know their corner of their region best, and we share the practical advice that makes travelling in Britain easier, from driving on the left to where to find a proper pub. Pour yourself a cuppa, settle in, and come and gather. Stay for the story. https://www.insidestorytravel.com/ mailto:inquiries@insidestorytravel.com

  8. Sep 12

    Real British Beer feat. Ken Lush of Uley Brewery - Inside Story Teacast Ep.9

    Inside Story Travel curates a handful of story-led retreats across Britain, built around the myth, legend and folklore of a place and the people who keep it alive. We work alongside local storytellers, historians, chefs and guides so guests come away feeling the true character of where they have been. In addition, we create bespoke trips and written itineraries for people who want Britain made to their measure, whether on its own or stitched around a retreat. On the Inside Story Teacast we sit down with the locals and experts who know their corner of their region best, and we share the practical advice that makes travelling in Britain easier, from driving on the left to where to find a proper pub. Pour yourself a cuppa, settle in, and come and gather. Stay for the story. https://www.insidestorytravel.com/ mailto:inquiries@insidestorytravel.com

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Bridging the gap between Britain and the USA, The Inside Story Teacast is hosted by Lucy and Michael, who share their cross-cultural insights. Each episode tackles all things British, from quirky traditions and surprising cultural differences to practical advice for traveling across the British Isles. Inside Story Travel hosts story-led retreats across Great Britian, taking you on journeys off the beaten path. https://www.insidestorytravel.com/ inquiries@insidestorytravel.com

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  • Creator
    Inside Story Travel
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
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