The Three Ravens Podcast

The White Cat

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Lang Fairy Tale telling is The White Cat - a fairly twisted little story about a Prince falling in love with a feline, a Dad who doesn't want ...

The Sleeping Beauty In The Wood

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Lang Fairy Tale telling is The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood, which is a story about vengeful fairies, brave princes, non-consensual kissing, an...

East Of The Sun And West Of The Moon

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our tenth Lang Fairy Tale telling is a beloved classic: East of the Sun and West of the Moon, which is a story with three sets of threes, a giant bear...

Felicia And The Pot Of Pinks

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our ninth episode of Lang Fairy Tale tellings is Felicia and the Pot of Pinks - a very strange story about gossipy hens, cruel older brothers, and 'Pi...

Three Morality Tales

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re on a break at the moment to plan, research, and write all sorts of things, but, to fill the gap, this is the second of two new compilation epi...

Little Red Riding Hood and Rumpelstiltskin

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our eighth episode of Lang Fairy Tale tellings is a two-for-one, including both Little Red Riding Hood (which is so short) and Rumpelstiltskin - both ...

Why The Sea Is Salt

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our seventh Lang Fairy Tale is one a short one but a good one: Why The Sea Is Salt - a quest for earthly happiness through the power of cured meats, s...

Three Monsters

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re on a break at the moment to plan, research, and write all sorts of things, but, to fill the gap, this is the first of two new compilation epis...

Cinderella

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The sixth tale in our "Fairy Book Project" is one of the most iconic of all: Cinderella - complete with glass slippers, mean sisters (again!) and a pa...

The Master Maid

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The fifth tale in our "Fairy Book Project" is The Master Maid - a deeply twisted romance about how mean troll sisters are, the mountain-growing power ...

Local Legends #42: Hugh Lupton

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, the very last episode of Series 6, Martin is joined around the campfire by award-winning storyteller, perform...

The Lovely Litha Midsummer Super Solstice Special!

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Bonus Episode - the last one of Series 6 - we're talking all things Midsummer!Folding in the history of the term 'Litha' which is somet...

Series 6 Episode 13: Norfolk

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of Three Ravens, it's series finale time, and Martin is guiding us through the history and folklore Norfolk!We begin by acknowledgi...

Local Legends #41: Dr Owen Davies and Dr Ceri Houlbrook

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, the penultimate for Series 6, Martin is joined around the campfire by folklorists, academics, and Folklore So...

Magus #4: Morgan Le Fay

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this month's episode of Magus we are peering back through the mists of time, to a time of myth and belief in myths, to investigate the origins, the...

Series 6 Episode 12: Hertfordshire

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode - the penultimate of the series - Eleanor is luring us out into the rolling farmland and woodlands of Hertfordshire, to dig dee...

Local Legends #40: Jack Raven

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined around the campfire by folklorist, YouTuber, and all-round champion for Staffordshire, Jack ...

Forgotten Melodies #4: Villain Songs

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cover your faces and wield your flintlocks with care, as on this month's Forgotten Melodies bonus episode we're talking all about Villain Songs - in p...

Series 6 Episode 11: Staffordshire

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the week's episode of Three Ravens we're mining out the black gold of history and folklore of Staffordshire - a county with some pretty dark parts,...

Local Legends #39: Dr Rory Waterman and Dr Anna Milon

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined around the campfire by Dr Rory Waterman and Dr Anna Milon of the Lincolnshire Folk Tales Pro...

Three Ravens Bestiary #17: Hellhounds

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's Bonus Episode we're padding through mists on silent paws and peering, with eyes of flame, at the history and folklore of Hellhounds!Wi...

Series 6 Episode 10: Lincolnshire

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the week's episode we're digging into the history and folklore of Lincolnshire, and disturbing a monster in the woods that lives beside a half-forg...

Local Legends #38: Emma Heard

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined around the campfire by Emma Heard, the creator of perhaps the country's preeminent folklore ...

Magic and Medicines #17: Alchemy

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this month's episode of Magic and Medicines, Eleanor is guiding us through the history of Alchemy, from turning base metals into gold to the truth ...

Series 6 Episode 9: Wiltshire

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on the first of the 'Final Five' episodes in our second lap around England's 39 historic counties, we're digging into the sacred ritual lan...

Three Tragedies

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re on a break at the moment to get married and enjoy a bit of time either side of our wedding, but, to fill the gap, this is the second of two ne...

The Yellow Dwarf

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the fourth episode of our "Fairy Book Project," Martin tells The Yellow Dwarf - a picaresque adventure about fire-breathing basilisks, how mermaids...

The Tale Of A Youth Who Set Out To Learn What Fear Was

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the third episode of our "Fairy Book Project," Eleanor tells The Tale Of A Youth Who Set Out To Learn What Fear Was - a surprisingly macabre ghost ...

Three Weird Tales

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re on a break at the moment to get married and enjoy a bit of time either side of our wedding, but, to fill the gap, this is the first of two new...

Prince Hyacinth And The Dear Little Princess

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of our "Fairy Book Project," Eleanor tells Prince Hyacinth And The Dear Little Princess - a story about the bliss of ignorance, ...

The Bronze Ring

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode in what we have been calling our "Fairy Book Project," Martin tells The Bronze Ring - a story about the nature of nobility, talk...

Local Legends #37: Pete Castle

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by folk musician, editor of Facts & Fiction magazine, and author of books including Derb...

Magus #3: Giordano Bruno

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this month's episode of Magus we are travelling all about Renaissance Europe and up through the layers of the heavens to undertake divine revelatio...

Series 6 Episode 8: Derbyshire

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Three Ravens we're off to the land of the Dark Peak and the White, exploring to history and folklore of Derbyshire!We start ...

Local Legends #36: The Herefordian Historian

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by blogger, museum worker, tour guide, and all-round champion for Herefordshire, The Herefor...

Forgotten Melodies #3: Fair Songs

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this month's Forgotten Melodies bonus episode we're talking all about Fair Songs - in particular, Scarborough Fair, Brigg Fair and Widecombe Fair ...

Series 6 Episode 7: Herefordshire

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Three Ravens we're heading into disputed territory: Herefordshire in the Welsh Marches, which is a county with so much histo...

Local Legends #35: Matthew Vaughan

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by storyteller, library manager, and Secretary of the Leicestershire and Rutland Guild of St...

Three Ravens Bestiary #16: Mermaids

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's Bonus Episode we're basking on slippery rocks, swishing our tails, and looking into the magic mirror of Mermaid history and folklore, ...

Series 6 Episode 6: Rutland

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Three Ravens we're off to Rutland to explore the history and folklore of England's smallest county - on the back of a dinosa...

Local Legends #34: Ailsa Clarke and Bethan Briggs-Miller

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by the hosts of the Eerie Essex podcast, Ailsa Clarke and Bethan Briggs-Miller!Ailsa and Bet...

Magic and Medicines #16: Leech Books and Early Medical Texts

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Bonus Episode, Eleanor leads us through the libraries of early medical history to guide us through Leech Books and early medical texts!...

Series 6 Episode 5: Essex

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Three Ravens we're off to Essex, exploring the history and folklore of a county that has everything. Apart from mountains......

Local Legends #33: Tom "The Tale Teller" Phillips

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by author and storyteller Tom “The Tale Teller” Phillips.Leicestershire born and raised,...

Magus #2: Mother Shipton

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For our second episode of Magus, we are delving into the deep dark cave of history to the unravel the mysterious life of Mother Shipton, a Tudor era p...

Series 6 Episode 4: Leicestershire

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Three Ravens, we are diving deep into the pink river of Leicestershire's history and folklore - and Eleanor has written a re...

Local Legends #32: Dr Terrie "Red Phoenix" Howie

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by academic, storyteller, author, and bona fide expert in Buckinghamshire’s folklore, Dr ...

Forgotten Melodies #2: Sea Shanties

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's bonus episode, we have something very special for you - the second installment of our new series, Forgotten Melodies, which is all abo...

Series 6 Episode 3: Buckinghamshire

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Three Ravens, we are chatting all about the history and folklore of Buckinghamshire, a county once believed - completely wro...

Local Legends #31: Dr Anthony Nanson

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by author, academic, and storyteller Dr Anthony Nanson, who has written three books just abo...

Three Ravens Bestiary #15: Trolls

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's Bonus Episode, we're wandering wild places to explore the history and folklore of Trolls, which, though they sound pretty ancient, are...

Series 6 Episode 2: Gloucestershire

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Three Ravens, we are chatting all about the history and folklore of Gloucestershire, a county of three halves... We start of...

Local Legends #30: David Longman

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by local historian David Longman, whose work chronicling Bedfordshire's 149 churches has thr...

Magic and Medicines #15: Ley Lines

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Bonus Episode, Eleanor explains the strange science of Ley Lines, from the very origins of related theories in the ancient world to the...

Series 6 Episode 1: Bedfordshire

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the first episode of Three Ravens Series 6, we are making a right old fuss about an often overlooked county when it comes to folklore - Bedfordshir...

Series 6 Episode 0: The Gathering Light

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you so much for your patience everybody, and now the wait is over: we are BACK for Series 6 - and have so much cool stuff coming your way! ...

Three Watery Graves

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re on a break at the moment, researching and writing our sixth series, but, to fill the gap, this is the last of six new compilation episodes con...

Three More Devils

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re on a break at the moment, researching and writing our sixth series, but, to fill the gap, this is the fifth of six new compilation episodes co...

Three Remarkable Beasts

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re on a break at the moment, researching and writing our sixth series, but, to fill the gap, this is the fourth of six new compilation episodes c...

Three Murders

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re on a break at the moment, researching and writing our sixth series, but, to fill the gap, this is the third of six new compilation episodes co...

Three Tales of Friendship

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re on a break at the moment, researching and writing our sixth series, but, to fill the gap, this is the second of six new compilation episodes c...

Three Tales of Chivalry

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re on a break at the moment, researching and writing our sixth series, but, to fill the gap, this is the first of six new compilation episodes co...

Local Legends #29: Paul Weatherhead

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by author, folklorist, musician and songwriter Paul Weatherhead, whose book Weird Calderdale...

Magus #1: King Solomon

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's bonus episode, we proudly present the first installment of a new series, Magus, all about the legendary lives of the most famous witch...

"Old Stinker" Part III

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the icing on the cake of our Series 5 finale, we split Eleanor's chunky new mystery story "Old Stinker" into three parts, and this is its' suitabl...

"Old Stinker" Part II

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As part of our Series 5 finale, we've split Eleanor's tangled mystery story "Old Stinker" into three parts. This is the second. If you missed the firs...

Series 5 Episode 13: Yorkshire

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For our Series 5 finale, we're talking about the history and folklore of England's largest county, and Eleanor is telling a story so epic we've split ...

Forgotten Melodies #1: Wassail

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's bonus episode, we proudly present the first installment of a new series, Forgotten Melodies, which is all about folk music, featuring ...

Series 5 Episode 12: Cheshire

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, for our penultimate County Episode of Series 5, we're talking all about the history and folklore of Cheshire, a legend-rich county whose id...

Local Legends #28: Dr Icy Sedgwick

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by the absolutely lovely, incredibly talented writer, folklorist and podcaster Dr Icy Sedgwi...

Three Ravens Bestiary #14: Elves

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas might be over, but that doesn't mean they're getting a moment's peace, as, for this week's Bonus Episode, we're peering through the veil and...

Series 5 Episode 11: Northumberland

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we're heading about as northerly as England gets, to Northumberland - and Eleanor's telling her suitably slithery take on The L...

Local Legends #27: Jeremy Harte

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by the much-acclaimed, multi-award winning author, folklorist and archaeological researcher ...

Part XXV: A Hero's Welcome

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

The Spinning House

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We proudly present our second annual spooky ghost story for Christmas, care of Three Ravens!Following in the tradition of M.R. James, E.F. Benson, and...

Part XXIV - For Not All Witches Are Alike

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Part XXIII: Three Strokes To The Neck

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Series 5 Episode 10: Surrey

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're off to Surrey, one of the Home Counties - and a place that is being gobbled up by London year by year!We start by discussing, much to ...

Part XXII: Through Ice and Snow

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Part XXI: The Hunting of a Fox

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Local Legends #26: David England

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by storyteller, author and psychotherapist David England, whose book of Berkshire Folk Tales...

Part XX: The Hunting of a Boar

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Part XIX: The Hunting of a Deer

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Magic and Medicines #14: The Zodiac

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Magic and Medicines is BACK for it's second series, and in this episode Eleanor talks us through the ancient origins and subsequent history and major ...

Part XVIII: Midwinter Games

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Part XVII: Sir Bertilak's Reception

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Part XVI: The Way South

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Series 5 Episode 9: Berkshire

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Eleanor has finally sufficiently recovered from her really horrid flu to not only speak audibly, but also whisk us all the way across to th...

Part XV: Gringolet and the Kelpie

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Part XIV: Lugus The Uncouth

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Part XIII: The Questing Beast

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Part XII: The Passage North

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Part XI: Amongst The Fenlanders

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Part X: The Cry of Maidens

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Part IX: The Voyage East

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Part VIII: The City of Ghosts

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Part VII: A Strange Meeting

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Part VI: King Mark's Conundrum

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Part V: The Journey West

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic...

Film Club: Kwaidan

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Unfortunately, though she appears to be on the mend, Eleanor is still quite poorly. As such, here is another seasonally-appropriate Patreon Exclusive ...