Join your hosts, Andy and Craig, two self-proclaimed Wyrdo's, as they journey outside the studio to the Butser Ancient Farm for their annual Beltane celebration. This episode features an exclusive interview with folk musician Damh the Bard, live music from Here Be Flaggans, and a sit-down with environmental artist Mark Anthony Hayden Ford, the creator of this year’s stunning Wicker Man. Plus, stay tuned for a deep dive into the ghosts of the Roman villa and a double dose of wyrd news!
Episode Highlights
- The hosts explore the ancient history and modern revival of the Beltane fire festival.
- Andy and Craig speak with Damh the Bard, who discusses the resurgence of paganism and the role of storytelling in our lives.
- An exclusive demonstration from Here Be Flaggans reveals the sound of the carnyx, an ancient Celtic war horn.
- Andy spends a night alone in the Roman villa and uncovers stories of the ghost of Peter Reynolds, the farm's founder.
- The hosts talk to Mark Anthony Hayden Ford, the artist who created the Wicker Man, and he shares a surprising personal story about the effigy.
Wyrd News
- A UK Bigfoot, reportedly a "growling creature that can't be human," is stalking a national park.
- A Las Vegas teen claims he was terrorised by an eight-foot-tall demon that materialised in his backyard.
Stay Wyrd!
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Written and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens
Edited by Craig Brooks
Intro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie)
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