Join Wyrdo's Craig and Andy for this special episode of Wyrd Wessex as they're joined by special guest and storyteller Eileen Budd to delve into the fascinating and frightening world of werewolves and black dogs.
Highlights include:
Scottish Black Dogs: Eileen shares a chilling account of a black dog seen haunting a Glasgow prison and the tenement built on its foundations decades later, connecting the story to modern phenomena and the folklore of rabies.
The Wolf of Wales: Andy recounts the savage tale of a terrifying beast in 18th-century North Wales with hauntingly human-like blue eyes, a legend that has continued with modern sightings.
The Phantom of Cumberland: Craig tells a frightening Christmas story from Elliot O'Donnell's book about a family haunted by a wolf-like spectre, and the dark secret found in a cave nearby.
The Ghost of David Sutter: Eileen shares a truly wyrd Scottish account of a murderer whose spirit returns as a giant dog to haunt the first human he saw after his crime, in a powerful story of penance and curses.
Hebridean Werewolf: Andy presents a first-hand account of a man who finds a werewolf skeleton in the Hebrides, only for the remains to come back and haunt him.
The Modern Myth: The Wyrdo's discuss why belief in werewolves and other creatures is still surprisingly common, citing a recent YouGov poll. They explore how folklore is intrinsically linked to politics and societal fears, with Eileen revealing the metaphorical meaning of "werewolf" in Scots language.
Werewolf Trials: The hosts discuss the strange European werewolf trials, where people would confess to being werewolves, and the shocking theories behind why.
Old Stinker: Craig ends with a final, fascinating modern story about the werewolf-like creature known as Old Stinker, which stalks the Yorkshire Wolds.
To hear more of Eileen's work, check out her podcasts, Scottish Folk and At Home With The Picts. You can also find her on Instagram at @EileenBudd
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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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