9 episodes

Welcome to Folkloristic! This is a podcast meant to inform, entertain and increase wonder, as we listen to the stories and the hear from the people who connect with the myth, legend and folklore of North America. From informative interview with writers and scholars to in depth expose' on the creatures lurking in our forests (like wendingos and pukwudgies). Folkloristic should be a fun and informative listen making every week just a bit more magical.

Podcast - Folkloristic Folkloristic

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

Welcome to Folkloristic! This is a podcast meant to inform, entertain and increase wonder, as we listen to the stories and the hear from the people who connect with the myth, legend and folklore of North America. From informative interview with writers and scholars to in depth expose' on the creatures lurking in our forests (like wendingos and pukwudgies). Folkloristic should be a fun and informative listen making every week just a bit more magical.

    Episode 008 - Campfire Stories with Dave and Ilyssa Kyu

    Episode 008 - Campfire Stories with Dave and Ilyssa Kyu

    Dave and Ilyssa Kyu take the time to discuss with me their wonderful project of finding the stories that are connected to six US National Parks.

    • 42 min
    Episode 007 - Icelandic Christmas Folklore with Heidi Herman

    Episode 007 - Icelandic Christmas Folklore with Heidi Herman

    Iceland. It's a mythical magical place, with beautiful landscapes and Northern lights - and amazing folklore that's both magical and dark. Heidi Herman is an expert in Icelandic folklore - and we talked Yule lads, Yule cats, and the Hidden People for a while in this episode.

    • 32 min
    Episode 006 - A Conversation with Joseph Pearce

    Episode 006 - A Conversation with Joseph Pearce

    Bernie and Joseph talk about how classic literature, story, and an increased sense of wonder make for better writing and better story telling.

    • 21 min
    Episode 005 - Family Stories and Old Growth Forests

    Episode 005 - Family Stories and Old Growth Forests

    In this episode there is a variety of news and information - including some thoughts about Mythago Wood by Robert Holdstock, why every Father should have a copy of the book "Wishes of the Fish King" and "mythological signs" in New York state.

    • 21 min
    Episode 004 - "Creature Feature" The Wendigo

    Episode 004 - "Creature Feature" The Wendigo

    This is the first of in a series on the Folkloristic podcast in which we explore the creatures, monsters, and other strange beings in the world of North American myth, ;legend and folklore.

    • 14 min
    Episode 003 - Doug McKelvey (pt.2)

    Episode 003 - Doug McKelvey (pt.2)

    In which Doug talks more about his influences and his most recent projects, inspiration, and something about dark black birds on his roof.

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
4 Ratings

4 Ratings

LTrainpain ,

Great Podcast

As one that enjoys the art of story telling, this podcast has helped me. I appreciate the way reviews are done in a positive perspective. Not only do I have my imagination stretched,I can enjoy the content and be challenged to expand my normal territory.

Baitxthexnoose ,

Fantastic

Any fan of fantasy fiction should join this podcast's conversation! It has incredibly fulfilling and rich content, and looks to be going in a great and unique direction.

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