In this epic episode, Andy and Craig head out on the road and venture into the wild heart of Cornwall. From holy wells to smugglers' inns, they explore a land where ancient myths and local legends are as real as the landscape itself.
The Journey
- A "Wyrd" Night on Dartmoor: The hosts recount a foggy night on the moor that included Andy's mysterious snoring and a creepy sound outside the tent that may or may not have been a sheep... or something else.
- Buckfast Abbey & Its Infamous Tonic: They visit the impressive Benedictine monastery, founded by King Canute in 1018. They discuss its incredible story of being rebuilt stone-by-stone by a small group of exiled French monks and the powerful, high-caffeine tonic wine that has taken on a life of its own.
The Cornish Landscape
- Carnaby's Caverns & The Knockers: Deep in the old tin mines, Andy and Craig talk about Cornwall's mining history, which dates back 4,000 years. This leads them to the legend of the Knockers, small spirits that would either warn miners of danger or lead them to peril. They follow the folklore as it travels with Cornish miners (or "Cousin Jacks") across the world, where the Knockers become the Tommy Knockers of the American West.
- Golitha Falls & The Faerie Folk: In the ancient woodlands of Bodmin Moor, the hosts explore the falls where King Doniot met his end in 875 AD. They discuss the local faerie folk, including pixies, piskies, and Gallifer, the old man of the woods, who are said to play tricks on travellers.
- The Hurlers, Pipers, and Dozemary Pool: Andy and Craig visit these famous stone sites. They share the legend of men being turned to stone for playing the traditional Cornish sport of hurling on the Sabbath. They then turn to Dozemary Pool, a body of water tied to both King Arthur's Excalibur and the wicked soul of Jan Tregeagle, who is forever condemned to empty the pool with a limpet shell.
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Written by Craig Brooks 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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