The Three Ravens Podcast

Listener Episode 4: Callow Pits, Heg Peg's Dump and Finfolkaheem

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our fourth Listener Episode, we have a lovely clutch of tales, trivia, and even some recipes sent in by members of the Three Ravens community!The s...

Three More Horrors

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the last in our quintet of bonus compilation episodes to help plug the gap between Seasons 4 and 5. We’ve entitled this episode Three Mo...

Three Farces

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the fourth in our quintet of bonus compilation episodes to help plug the gap between Seasons 4 and 5. We’ve entitled this episode Three ...

Three Tombs

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the third in our quintet of bonus compilation episodes to help plug the gap between Seasons 4 and 5.We’ve entitled this episode Three Tombs b...

Three Romances

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the second in our quintet of bonus compilation episodes to help plug the gap between Seasons 4 and 5.We’ve entitled this episode Three Romanc...

Three Fae Tales

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the first in our quintet of bonus compilation episodes to help plug the gap between Seasons 4 and 5.We’ve entitled this episode Three Fae Tal...

Local Legends #13: Dr Paul Quinn

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For our final Local Legends episode for Series 4, Martin gathers round the campfire to talk about the folklore of Sussex with Dr Paul Quinn.Paul grew ...

Series 4 Episode 13: Sussex (Live at Chichester Festival!)

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For our Series 4 finale we've got something really special: our first-ever Three Ravens Live Show, all about Sussex, recorded at the Festival of Chich...

Local Legends #12: Amy Boucher

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For our penultimate Local Legends episode for Series 4, Martin gathers round the campfire to talk about the folklore of Shropshire with Amy Boucher.Am...

Something Wicked #10: H.H. Holmes

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our final bonus episode for Series 4, we're exploring the truly wild life and genuinely abominable crimes of H.H. Holmes, America's first serial ki...

Series 4 Episode 12: Shropshire

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we're headed back to Shropshire in North West England, and Eleanor is telling a Devil tale with a twist...We start off chatting...

Local Legends #11: The Loremen

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire to talk about the folklore of Middlesex with the hosts of The Loremen Podca...

Dying Arts #10: Broom and Besom Making

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's bonus episode, Eleanor talks us through the history and folklore of brooms and besom-making - so flying ointment at the ready!Part of t...

Series 4 Episode 11: Middlesex

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we're headed back to Middlesex, the historic county better known as London, and Martin is telling a whopper of a story, all abo...

Local Legends #10: Graeme Cooke

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin chats with the Lancashire-born host of the Tales of Britain and Ireland podcast, Graeme Cooke.For the ...

Three Ravens Bestiary #10: Kelpies

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From nuggles to brags, the Ceffyl Dŵr to nixies, there's plenty of reasons to be nervous about horse-shaped monsters on the shoreline - but fear not,...

Series 4 Episode 10: Lancashire

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we're headed back to Lancashire, and Eleanor is telling a spooky story based on a haunted attraction at Blackpool's Pleasure Be...

Local Legends #9: Emma Ozenbrook

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire with Kent resident and host of the Real Life Ghost Stories podcast, Emma Oz...

Magic and Medicines #10: Cunning Folk

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling under the weather? We have something to help with that as, in this week's Bonus Episode, Eleanor is uncovering the mysterious history of folk ...

Series 4 Episode 9: Kent

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we're headed back to Kent, and Martin is telling a spooky story based on the life of a sinister historic Archbishop of Canterbu...

Local Legends #8: David Crowther

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire with Oxfordshire local and host of The History of England podcast, David Cr...

Something Wicked #9: Catherine Monvoisin

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's bonus episode, we're exploring the history of the 17th century mass murderer and sorceress La Voisin!Part of the "Something Wicked" ser...

Series 4 Episode 8: Oxfordshire

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we're headed back to Oxfordshire, and Eleanor is telling a tale drawn from a ghastly 18th century true crime! We start off...

Local Legends #7: James Wright

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire with Nottinghamshire local and author of the fascinating new book Historic ...

Dying Arts #9: Glove Making

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's bonus episode, Eleanor talks us through the surprisingly saucy history of glove making!Part of the "Dying Arts" series, we start by dis...

Series 4 Episode 7: Nottinghamshire

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we're headed back to Nottinghamshire, and Martin is telling his take on the legend of Robin Hood!We start off discussing St Elm...

Local Legends #6: Mike O'Leary

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire with the author of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Folk Tales Mike O'Leary.Mike...

Three Ravens Bestiary #9: Goblins

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From gnomes to kobolds, dvergr to hobs, it's time to gather up our mining lamps and shed some light on the very shadowy history of goblins...Part of t...

Series 4 Episode 6: Hampshire

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we're headed back to Hampshire, and Eleanor is telling her take on The Wherwell Cockatrice!We start off discussing St Melangell...

Local Legends #5: Cath Edwards

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire to chat about the folklore and character of Warwickshire and the West Midla...

Magic and Medicines #9: Amulets

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clutch your lucky rabbit's foot and rub your sacred ring, for in this week's Bonus Episode Eleanor and Martin are discussing the history of amulets an...

Series 4 Episode 5: Warwickshire

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we're headed back to Warwickshire, and Martin is telling his take on the legend of Lady Godiva!We start off chatting about St E...

Local Legends #4: Adam Bushnell

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire to chat about County Durham, a writer's life, and so much more, with storyt...

Something Wicked #8: Burke and Hare

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's bonus episode, Martin talks us through the ghastly crimes of Burke and Hare - with a side serving of the history of medicine!Part of th...

Series 4 Episode 4: County Durham

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we're headed back to County Durham, and Eleanor is telling her chilling take on The Cauld Lad of Hylton Castle!We start off cha...

Local Legends #3: Mike O'Connor

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire to chat about Cornwall, Medieval music, King Arthur, and so much more, with...

Dying Arts #8: Pipe Making

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's bonus episode, Eleanor talks us through the history of clay and wooden pipe making.Part of the "Dying Arts" series, we start by discuss...

Series 4 Episode 3: Cornwall

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, we're headed back to Cornwall, where Martin is telling his take on The Sword in the Stone!We start off chatting about Rogation...

Local Legends #2: The Faerie Folk

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the second episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire to chat about Somerset and the life of a content creator with enigmatically...

Three Ravens Bestiary #8: Dragons

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Strap on your breastplate, pray to your chosen sky god, and bring your sharpest lance, for in this truly epic Bonus Episode we're going on a rip-roari...

Series 4 Episode 2: Somerset

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, we're headed back to Somerset, where Eleanor is telling the tale of "The Witch of Wookey Hole."We start off chatting about of ...

Local Legends #1: Kirsty Hartsiotis

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this very first episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire to chat about Suffolk and so much more with expert storyteller and auth...

Magic and Medicines #8: Crystals

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Open your chakras, cleanse your biomagnetic sheath, and charge your treasures beneath the light of the moon, for in this Bonus Episode Eleanor offers ...

Series 4 Episode 1: Suffolk

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the first episode of Series 4, we're headed back to Suffolk in East Anglia.We start off with some exciting news, including about Three Ravens Live...

Series 4 Episode 0: Widdershins

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor and Martin are back round the campfire for a whole new series - and Year 2 of the podcast!In this short episode to introduce Series 4, they ex...

Folky Flash Fiction Winners!

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this very special episode of Three Ravens, Eleanor and Martin read the seven winning entries from our recent Folky Flash Fiction writing competitio...

Folky Flash Fiction Runners-Up

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this very special episode of Three Ravens, Eleanor and Martin read seven runner-up entries from our recent Folky Flash Fiction writing competition....

Listener Episode 3: John of Gaunt's Coat, The Widow's Buns and Sidestrand Graveyard - Ad Free!

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our third Listener Episode, we read a whole heap of stories and a poem sent in by members of the Three Ravens community.The stories include the tal...

Bonus Episode: Three More Witches

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The last in a trio of bonus compilation episodes of the Three Ravens podcast, to help plug the gap between Seasons 3 and 4.We’ve entitled this episo...

Bonus Episode: Three Horrors

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The second in a trio of bonus compilation episodes of the Three Ravens podcast, to help plug the gap between Seasons 3 and 4.We’ve entitled the epis...

Bonus Episode: Three Marsh Tales

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first in a trio of bonus compilation episodes of the Three Ravens podcast, to help plug the gap between Seasons 3 and 4.We’ve entitled the episo...

Series 3 Episode 13: Norfolk

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the Three Ravens Season 3 finale, and to conclude their first lap around England's 39 historic counties, Eleanor and Martin venture to Norfolk.Aft...

The Three Ravens Leap Day Special

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this seasonal Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin explore the history and superstitions of Leap Day.Starting in Ancient Rome, they discuss how shenan...

Series 3 Episode 12: Hertfordshire

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor hurry to Hertfordshire, a county of outlaws, ghosts, and really old stuff!After a brief chat about the paga...

Something Wicked #7: Gilles de Rais

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor explore the life of the knight thought to have inspired the Bluebeard fairytale, also known as "the f...

Series 3 Episode 11: Staffordshire

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Eleanor and Martin saunter to Staffordshire, home of Wedgwood china and their first Headless Horseman!After a brief chat about Jack O'Lent ...

Dying Arts #7: Basket and Trug Making

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin explore the history of Basket and Trug Making, which may just be the oldest crafts of all.Part of the "Dying...

The Three Ravens Valentine's Day Special

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this seasonal Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor cosy up and explore the rather bonkers history of Valentine's Day.They start in the 8th century, wi...

Series 3 Episode 10: Lincolnshire

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor wade through the ancient mysteries of Lincolnshire.After a brief chat about Shrovetide and some associated ...

Three Ravens Bestiary #7: Bigfoot

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor follow the trail in search of Bigfoot, uncovering a whole world of mythical wild men!Part of the "Thr...

Series 3 Episode 9: Wiltshire

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode sees us Eleanor and Martin wending their way to Wiltshire, home of both Stonehenge and Avebury Ring!After a brief chat about the g...

Magic and Medicines #7: Scrying

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin peer into the arcane history of scrying!Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, they start by chatting abo...

Series 3 Episode 8: Derbyshire

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor dash to Derbyshire, a county forged in earthquakes and wildfires!After a brief chat about the pagan festiva...

Something Wicked #6: Alice Kyteler

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor conjure up the wild life story of the first witch condemned in Ireland.Part of the "Something Wicked"...

Series 3 Episode 7: Herefordshire

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week and Martin and Eleanor hurry to Herefordshire on the border between England and Wales.After a brief chat about St Vincent's Day, including h...

Dying Arts #6: Fan Making

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin explore the history of Fan Making, a critically-endangered craft.Part of the "Dying Arts" series, they start...

Series 3 Episode 6: Rutland

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode Eleanor and Martin relay to Rutland, England's smallest county.After a chat about St Ceolwulf's Day and the Venerable Bede, the...

Three Ravens Bestiary #6: Selkies

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor dive into the murky history of Selkies.Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" bonus series, they start b...

Series 3 Episode 5: Essex

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Eleanor and Martin are off to Essex, a county where Boudica famously engaged in some impromptu remodeling...After a chat about Plough Monday...

Magic and Medicines #6: Poppets

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin explore the history of poppets!Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, they chat about the many roles doll...

Series 3 Episode 4: Leicestershire

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor head to Leicestershire, the county where Richard III died at Bosworth Field.After a chat about New Year's D...

Something Wicked #5: Hans Trapp

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor dig into the legend of the Christmas Scarecrow, Hans Trapp.Part of the "Something Wicked" series abou...

The Three Ravens Christmas Special

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Deck the halls and jingle your bells as Eleanor and Martin welcome you to a festive celebration of all things Christmas, Yule, and Midwinter!Starting ...

The Thirteenth Step

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As promised, here is a spooky ghost story for Christmas care of Three Ravens.Following in the tradition of M.R. James, E.F. Benson, and Charles Dicken...

Advent 2023: A Partridge In A Pear Tree

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In their final Advent 2023 mini-episode, Martin and Eleanor come up against a problem: partridges don't have much of a place in folklore!They make a v...

Advent 2023: Two Turtle Doves

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In their penultimate Advent 2023 mini-episode, Eleanor and Martin talk Two Turtle Doves - which aren't white! Who knew?!In addition to chewing over th...

Dying Arts #5: Christmas Crafts

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin discuss traditional Christmas crafts.Part of the "Dying Arts" series, they start of chatting about Midwinter...

Advent 2023: Three French Hens

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In their tenth Advent 2023 mini-episode, Martin and Eleanor discuss French Hens, which are a genuine, actual thing!Aside from Eleanor performing the S...

Advent 2023: Four Colley Birds

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In their ninth Advent 2023 mini-episode, Eleanor and Martin are talking Four Colley Birds, and not 'Calling Birds' at all!From 'Sing a Song of Sixpenc...

Advent 2023: Five Gold Rings

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For their eighth Advent 2023 mini-episode, Martin and Eleanor are facing down eternity to talk Five Gold Rings!They begin talking about the special pr...

Advent 2023: Six Geese A-Laying

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In their seventh Advent 2023 mini-episode, Eleanor and Martin are talking Six Geese A-Laying.They start off chatting about whether geese are really ju...

Series 3 Episode 3: Buckinghamshire

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Eleanor and Martin are off to Buckinghamshire, one of England's 'Home Counties.'With no particular Saints Days to mark they ge...

Advent 2023: Seven Swans A-Swimming

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In their sixth Advent 2023 mini-episode, Eleanor and Martin are talking Seven Swans A-Swimming!They start off chatting about swans and their many asso...

Advent 2023: Eight Maids A-Milking

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In their fifth Advent 2023 mini-episode, Martin and Eleanor take those udders in hand and talk Eight Maids A-Milking!They start off discussing the Mai...

Advent 2023: Nine Drummers Drumming

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In their fourth Advent 2023 mini-episode, Eleanor and Martin are marching to the beat of Nine Drummers Drumming.After a brief chat about the earliest ...

Advent 2023: Ten Pipers Piping

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In their third Advent 2023 mini-episode, Martin and Eleanor add a honk to their gronk and make a ruckus with Ten Pipers Piping!After discussing how pi...

Three Ravens Bestiary #5: Krampus

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor discuss Krampus, the demonic man-goat of Alpine legend.Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" bonus series, the...

Advent 2023: Eleven Ladies Dancing

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For their second Advent 2023 mini-episode, Eleanor and Martin shake it on down with Eleven Ladies Dancing!They start by chatting about the earliest re...

Advent 2023: Twelve Lords A-Leaping

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For their first Advent 2023 mini-episode, Martin and Eleanor strap on their hose, gird their loins, and jump into the Yuletide fray with Twelve Lords ...

Series 3 Episode 2: Gloucestershire

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor head to Gloucestershire, a county which really does have it all!After a chat about Old St Andrew's Day and ...

Magic and Medicines #5: Druids

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin dig into the ancient history and modern past of the Druids.Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, they ch...

Series 3 Episode 1: Bedfordshire

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor and Martin launch into Series 3 of Three Ravens with a visit to the historic county of Bedfordshire, one-time home of John Bunyan.After a brie...

Series 3 Episode 0: We Wander On...

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Martin and Eleanor start Series 3 by looking both forward and backwards.In addition to chatting about some things they learned during Series 2, they c...

Listener Episode #2: Evil Eyes, Mummy Cats and The Belvoir Witches

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our second Listener Episode, we read seven stories and a poem sent in by members of the Three Ravens community.The stories include methods of prote...

Bonus Episode: Three Kisses

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The last in a trio of bonus compilation episodes of the Three Ravens podcast, to plug the gap before Season 3 starts in December.We’ve entitled this...

Bonus Episode: Three Hauntings

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The second of a trio of bonus compilation episodes of the Three Ravens podcast, to plug the gap before Season 3 starts in December.We’ve entitled th...

Bonus Episode: Three Mermaids

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The first of a trio of bonus compilation episodes of the Three Ravens podcast, to plug the gap before Season 3 starts in December.We’ve entitled thi...

The Super Samhain Halloween Special!

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To cap off Haunting Season, Eleanor and Martin reach back through time to explore the ancient roots of Samhain, Halloween, and Allhallows.From Celtic ...

Haunting Season 2023 Episode #4

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is that just a shadow in the corner or is there something waiting in the dark? With the moon full and the stars out, it's hard to tell... either way, ...

Something Wicked #4: The Candy Man

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Haunting Season Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor chat about the life and crimes of Ronald O'Bryan, a.k.a. 'The Candy Man.'Part of the "Someth...