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Celtic Myth PodshowSeal Skins & Sea SprayThe Seals and Selkies of Celtic Folklore This is a huge show all about that magical seal-people of Celtic myth, the Sekies. You'll hear five fantastic pieces of music, two old stories, and one lovely modern story from the Faerytale Apothecary. It also includes some fascinating Selkie folklore from Morgan Daimler's New Dictionary of Fairies. Full show-notes, details, and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/sealfolk Running Order: Intro 0:39 News & Views 1:28 The Selkie - Damh the Bard 2:34 Tom Moore & the Seal Woman 8:48 The Seal Woman's Lament...2020-09-091h 16
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Assembly of the Wondrous Head CMP054 The Saga of Branwen reaches its conclusion The Saga of Branwen reaches its conclusion in the company of the Head of Bran on the mystical island of Gwales. This time out of time is known as the Assembly of the Wondrous Head. This episode is the 12th and final episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/assembly Running Order: Intro 0:38 News and Views 1:05 Recap...2020-07-0622 min
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Bed of Branwen Sorrow upon sorrow as the seven lonely knights return to Anglesey with their dying King... After a great tragedy, the last surviving Seven Men go on towards Harlech in deep sorrow only to discover that the realm of Caradawg has suffered injury while they were away. They hear of the Battle of the Dancing Sword at which many nobles died. This episode is the 11th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/betrayal Runn...2020-06-2929 min
Celtic Myth PodshowBetrayal and Redemption The gift of the Great House goes horribly wrong and war breaks out between the Irish and the Welsh. Efnissien comes to an important decision and war breaks out amongst the celebrants in the Great House. The war between the Irish and the Welsh takes on a drastic turn as the Irish use the mystic Cauldron of Regeneration to bolster their numbers. This episode is the 10th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/betrayal 2020-06-2234 min
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Two Temptations Brân receives a very tempting offer from the Irish King, Matholwch. Matholwch offers to build Brân the Blessed a house large enough to house him and offers him loyalty in exchange for peace. As a Client King of Brân's, Brân would become the King of the Two Islands. This episode is the 9th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/temptations Running Order: Intro 0:35 News and Views 1:39 Recap 3:26 Story 5:3...2020-06-1529 min
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Hosting of the Island of the Mighty Brân receives some startling news and goes on a trip with his brothers to the green fields of Erin... King Brân gets some very disturbing news about Branwen and gathers the Host of Prydein to avenge the insults done to his sister. A long and bloody war ensues but will Branwen be rescued? This episode is the 8th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/hosting Running Order: Intro 0:38 News and Vi...2020-06-0833 min
Celtic Myth PodshowOf Kitchens and Kings Branwen goes to reland with her husband but her new bed of roses reveals a few sharp thorns. Matholwch and Branwen set up home in Ireland and a son is born to them. After a while, the King hears whispers from his people and Branwen suffers a terrible fate. This episode is the 7th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/kitchensandkings Running Order: Intro 0:25 News and Views 1:28 Recap 2:10 Story 3:45 Promo - Greg...2020-06-0131 min
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Cauldron of Rebirth The High King Bran makes an unparalleled offer to recompense the Irish King's great injury Matholwch accepts the honour price that Bran offers him but Bran soon realises that the Irish King is still not truly happy. The Welsh King comes up with an honour price higher than any ever paid before to ease the heart of the Irish King. This episode is the 6th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/cauldron Runn...2020-05-2528 min
Celtic Myth PodshowBlood on the Land A hideous and horrific act occurs and the Irish High King suffers a grave insult.. Nissien and Efnissien arrive home from Rome and Efnissien discovers that the marriage between Branwen and the Irish King Matholwch has been arranged without his knowledge or presence. He feels he has suffered a great insult and exacts a most horrific revenge. This episode is the 5th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/bloodontheland Running Order: Intr...2020-05-1830 min
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Price of Peace Bran the Blessed and the Irish High King Matholwch sit down to discuss the terms of Branwen's arranged marriage. Is Matholwch going to be the right husband for Branwen? Will Bran and Matholwch agree on a policy of mutual aid should either the Kingdom of Erin or the Island of the Mighty be invaded? And if they do, will Branwen be happy and what exactly will be the Price of Peace. This episode is the 4th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on...2020-05-0933 min
Celtic Myth PodshowDreaming the Crow A huge Irish fleet arrives on the shores of Wales with an interesting proposal for Bran, the Welsh High King. Matholwch, the Irish High King, arrives on the shores of Wales with a proposition for Bran the Blessed, the High King of Wales. He suggests a marriage between the two islands: the Emerald Isle and the Island of the Mighty by arranging a marriage between Branwen and the Irish High King, Matholowch. This episode is the 3rd episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be foun...2020-03-3134 min
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Eagle Strikes Llyr and Penarddun are married with a huge wedding feast, but their joy is short-lived. The great King Llyr marries Penarddun in a great feast attended by the High King, who has a special plan for him. Their marriage is full of joy but sadly interrupted by a terrible tragedy. Penarddun faces a horribe decision. This episode is the second episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/eaglestrikes Running Order: Intro 0:37 Promo - In...2020-03-0344 min
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Fostering of Pryderi The young Pryderi is to be sent away from his parents. Part 1 of the Second Branch of the Mabinogion story. Dyfed's chief Druid, Pendaran has some serious news for Pwyll and Rhiannon. Their young boy Pryderi has to be sent away to be fostered in the the court of Bran the Blessed. Running Order: Intro 0:37 Recap 3:01 Story 5:29 Listener Feedback - Renee 31:02 Promo - Inciting a Riot Podcast 32:16 Dancing in Nature - George Nicholas & Cernunnos Rising 33:48 The full Show-notes for this show can be found at http://celticmythpodshow.com/fostering We hope you enjo...2020-02-0238 min
Celtic Myth PodshowSussex Celts, Fairies & FolkloreFolklore, Fairies, Cold Iron of Sussex and Puck of Pook's Hill This is our biggest show ever! A real MONSTER of a show with an excerpt from the fascinating book, British Witch Legends of Sussex which you can get hold of from the publisher Country Books, a great story by Rudyard Kipling all about that tricky Fey, Puck and six pieces of great Fairy-inspired music. It's all topped off by two poems - including one poem read by our 9-year old Grand-daughter, Amielia! Full show-notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at...2017-05-011h 50
Celtic Myth Podshow2016 News Update Show Music and News about what we have been doing! We bring you a Special music show and some news about what we have been doing while we were away, what our plans are as well as 6 amazing pieces of music and a superb piece by Professor Roland Rotherham about St. Nectan, the Cornish saint. Running Order: Blanche Rowen & Mike Gulston 2:26 Katie Nicholas & Cernunnos Rising 7:00 Celia 12:08 Roland Rotherham 18:09 Kate Flecther & Corwen Broch 35:27 Julia Ecklar 42:29 Damh the Bard 49:28 We mention the Professor's other appearance on our show at http://celticmythpodshow.com/ladiesofthegrail We...2016-05-091h 03
Celtic Myth PodshowCMP042 - A Mother's Worry, A Mother's Pride It's always great to hear from you! garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, Speakpipe Show Summary: Part 13 and the final episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogion story. Pwyll's long-time friend, Teyrnon has beaten off the Monster from the Deeps and has discovered a beautiful baby boy wrapped in silks left in its wake. He and his wife decide to rear the child, but what of the misery of Rhiannon? In this episode, Teyrnon makes a decision and we finally discover what really happened to Pwyll and Rhiannon's child. This episode is...2015-11-0235 min
Celtic Myth PodshowA Mother's Worry, A Mother's Pride What really happened to Pwyll & Rhiannon's child? Part 13 and the final episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogion story. Pwyll's long-time friend, Teyrnon has beaten off the Monster from the Deeps and has discovered a beautiful baby boy wrapped in silks left in its wake. He and his wife decide to rear the child, but what of the misery of Rhiannon? In this episode, Teyrnon makes a decision and we finally discover what really happened to Pwyll and Rhiannon's child. This episode is also the 13th and final episode of the First Branch of...2015-11-0235 minCeltic Myth PodshowCMP Special 41 - A Pint and a Chat with Spiral Dance It's always great to hear from you! garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, Speakpipe Show Summary: This is the first of an irregular series of informal interviews that we'll be holding as the opportunities arise, and our first is a superb, epic Show with the fabulous Australian band, Spiral Dance. In this show, we all meet up at the pub and talk about where they have come from, how their Spirituality comes out in their music and what their plans are for the future. With five fantastic pieces of Spiral Dance magic, this is a...2015-07-221h 45
Celtic Myth PodshowA Pint and a Chat with Spiral Dance We go to the Pub with the fantastic Australian band - Spiral Dance! This is the first of an irregular series of informal interviews that we'll be holding as the opportunities arise, and our first is a superb, epic Show with the fabulous Australian band, Spiral Dance. In this show, we all meet up at the pub and talk about where they have come from, how their Spirituality comes out in their music and what their plans are for the future. With five fantastic pieces of Spiral Dance magic, this is a great chat and includes a...2015-07-221h 45
Celtic Myth PodshowOf Sea-Monsters and Golden Hair A Prize Mare suffers a horrific fate every May Eve! Part 12 of the First Branch of the Mabinogion. We shift our attention now to the Kingdom of Gwent and its' Lord, Teyrnon, who has a terrible problem with his Prize Mare. At the same time as young Pwyll and his Bride, Rhiannon, are being punished for the 'alleged' crime that Rhiannon has committed, Teyrnon and his wife are deciding to end the unspeakable horror that comes upon the Horse every year as she tries to give birth at Beltane. What comes next is a huge surprise..! 2015-06-2527 minCeltic Myth PodshowCMP041 - Of Sea-Monsters and Golden Hair It's always great to hear from you! garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, Speakpipe Show Summary: Part 12 of the First Branch of the Mabinogion. We shift our attention now to the Kingdom of Gwent and its' Lord, Teyrnon, who has a terrible problem with his Prize Mare. At the same time as young Pwyll and his Bride, Rhiannon, are being punished for the 'alleged' crime that Rhiannon has committed, Teyrnon and his wife are deciding to end the unspeakable horror that comes upon the Horse every year as she tries to give birth at Be...2015-06-2527 min
Celtic Myth PodshowBetrayal in the Nursery Can Pwyll & Rhiannon provide an heir to the Kingdom? Part 11 of the First Branch of the Mabinogion. Doubt begins to enter the minds of the people of Dyfed as their Lord and his Lady show no signs of producing an heir. The High Council of Druids put pressure on Pwyll to divorce his Fairy Bride and take a more 'fruitful' woman to his bed! This episode is also the 11th episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogi. Running Order: Intro 0:41 News & Views 2:30 Scarborough Faire by Damh the Bard 3:53 Recap 8:20 Story 9:00 Listener...2015-03-2143 min
Celtic Myth PodshowProphecy of the DruidWhen the happy couple return to Dyfed, they hear an unexpected prophecy! Part 10 of the First Branch of the Mabinogion story. Pwyll and Rhiannon are finally married and enjoying the feasting in the Halls of the Otherworld. It is not too long before Pwyll and his Companions get homesick for the land of their Birth. Pwyll and Rhiannon decide to head back to Dyfed and an unexpected prophecy! This episode is also the 10th episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogi. Running Order: Intro 0:26 News & Views 1:43 Recap 2:45 Story 3:25 Listener Feedback...2014-08-2637 min
Celtic Myth PodshowDruid Special #2 Part 2 of our Interview with Philip Shallcrass, Head of the British Druid Order In the second of our unique Druid Interviews, we bring you the second half of our interview with the Head of the British Druid Order, Philip Shallcrass, aka Greywolf. He talks about Druidry, the BDO's Distance Learning Courses, the Ogham, the World Drum and much more. The show also contains 6 fantastic pieces of music, including one by Philip himself which he wrote for his three sons. Truly, an interview not to be missed! More resources over at our main Website at http...2014-04-261h 41
Celtic Myth PodshowDruid Special #1 Part 1 of our Interview with Philip Shallcrass, Head of the British Druid Order In a ground-breaking show for us, we bring you the first part of an interview with the Head of the British Druid Order, Philip Shallcrass, aka Greywolf. He talks about Druidry, the Order, how he discovered his Path and he even tells us how he got the name 'Greywolf'. The show also contains 4 fantastic pieces of music, including one by Philip himself which re-tells his encounter with the Anglo-Saxon God, Woden. An interview not to be missed! The second half of this interview will...2014-04-101h 02
Celtic Myth PodshowApple Orchards and Wedding FeastsCan Pwyll regain his Faerie Bride? Part 9 of the First Branch of the Mabinogion story. Having been tricked at his own wedding feast, Pwyll returns to Dyfed in deep depression. There he has to wait for a year before he can return to the Otherworld. Only then will he see whether Rhiannon's plan will work and he can regain his Faerie Bride. But tricking the tricksters is never an easy task! In this episode we see exactly what happens when Pwyll returns on that fateful day! This episode is also the ninth episode of the...2014-03-0730 min
Celtic Myth PodshowWinter Music Special 2013Holiday Special Music Show for Winter 2013 For our holiday treat this year we have an astounding 11 wonderful pieces of music! We might even manage to slide a quick poem into the show, you never know! From the time of Samhuin to the Winter Solstice, the time of deepest dark, winter just seems to go on and on. We hope to bring you some warmth and good cheer in this show, and for those who are moving to the height of Summer in the Southern Hemisphere, let's bring on the Party Season! Running Order: News...2014-01-011h 08
Celtic Myth PodshowSpeak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace!Can Pwyll regain his True Love? After a magical meeting with the beautiful and mysterious Rhiannon, a magical Lady riding a powerful White Horse, Pwyll falls deeply in love. They arrange to marry after a courtship lasting a year-and-a-day in the Otherworld Palace of her father, Hevaydd Hen. Hevaydd the Ancient, first ruler of Dyfed and now a powerful ruler in the Fae realms. Pwyll anxiously waits for the year to pass and still tells no one of his plans. Now it is Beltane - time for feasting and match-making and Pwyll gathers his Companions to seek...2013-12-1433 min
Celtic Myth PodshowTo Ride A White HorsePwyll meets a mysterious Lady In the first episode of the second half of Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed we find out that it has been three long and glorious years since Pwyll journeyed to Annwn and became firm friends with Annwn and his own kingdom is just beginning to shown signs of strain. It has been hot with fine weather for so long that the possibility of drought is becoming a real threat. Pwyll has not taken a Queen and produced an heir and the people fear that the land is suffering from his lack of fertility...2013-11-0235 min
Celtic Myth Podshow2013 Faerie Festival SpecialCome with us to Fairyland as we go to our first Fairy Festival This is the first Special Report that we have ever made after going to a Faerie Festival. We camped for three days with some lovely people, saw some incredible bands and browsed among some really great market stalls. In this show, we are going to try and bring you a taste of that Festival with a few little interviews with some of the guests we met, some of the stall-holders but mostly with an amazing 12 pieces of music! This is going to be a...2013-09-271h 27Celtic Myth PodshowCMP Special 37 - 2013 Faerie Festival SpecialIt's always great to hear from you! garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com Speakpipe More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary: This is the first Special Report that we have ever made after going to a Faerie Festival. We camped for three days with some lovely people, saw some incredible bands and browsed among some really great market stalls. In this show, we are going to try and bring you a taste of that Festival with a few little interviews with some of the guests we met, some of the...2013-09-271h 27
Celtic Myth PodshowOf Kings, Friends and Magic PigsWill Pwyll survive his encounter in the Land of the Dead? In the final episode of the first half of Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed we tie up all the loose ends and find out whether Pwyll has fulfilled his promise to Arawn or whether Arawn still has a trick or two up his sleeve. We find out what happens when Pwyll returns to his homeland, the beautiful Dyfed, and discovers how the Grey Lord has ruled his country while he was away. Finally, we discover the truth behind the Magic Pigs... This episode is also...2013-08-1129 min
Celtic Myth Podshow2013 Spring Equinox Show Pt.2Music, fairies and Celtic Maidens! This is the second half of our super show celebrating the Spring Equinox and Ostara! We've got another 4 great pieces of music, a charming piece from a book by W.B. Yeats called Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry (and published in 1888!) about the Fairies and a man called Frank Martin who has 'The Sight' and our amazing story by Ceri Norman from her superb book, Celtic Maidens. You'll hear a great poem by Rick Allen, as well as music by SJ Tucker, Damh the Bard, the Connemara Stone Company...2013-04-101h 05Celtic Myth PodshowCMP Special 36 - 2013 Spring Equinox Show Pt.2It's always great to hear from you! garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com Speakpipe More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary: This is the second half of our super show celebrating the Spring Equinox and Ostara! We've got another 4 great pieces of music, a charming piece from a book by W.B. Yeats called Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry (and published in 1888!) about the Fairies and a man called Frank Martin who has 'The Sight' and our amazing story by Ceri Norman from her superb book, Celtic...2013-04-1038 minCeltic Myth PodshowCMP Special 35 - 2013 Spring Equinox Show Pt.1It's always great to hear from you! garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com Speakpipe More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary: This is the first half of our MONSTER show celebrating the Spring Equinox and Ostara! Be prepared for 4 super pieces of music, a fascinating piece about the Loughcrew Passage Tomb that shows that the Iron Age Celts regarded the Spring Equinox as significant, a wonderful Ostara piece by our resident bard, Chris Joliffe and as a super, special surprise - a listener submitted story! And this is only the...2013-04-011h 21
Celtic Myth Podshow2013 Spring Equinox Show Pt.1Stones in Ireland align to the Spring Equinox This is the first half of our MONSTER show celebrating the Spring Equinox and Ostara! Be prepared for 4 super pieces of music, a fascinating piece about the Loughcrew Passage Tomb that shows that the Iron Age Celts regarded the Spring Equinox as significant, a wonderful Ostara piece by our resident bard, Chris Joliffe and as a super, special surprise - a listener submitted story! And this is only the first part! The next part of the show will be following hot on its heels! :) More resources over...2013-04-011h 21
Celtic Myth PodshowA Debt is RepaidPwyll prepares to enter a battle to the death! In the last episode, Pwyll had started his battle training with Arawn's Knights, defended the Kingdom of Annwn from strange, Brutish invaders and learned a valuable lesson from Arawn's beautiful Queen. In this episode, after a year of preparation and waiting, he gathers his forces and travels to the Ford between the Worlds. There, he will meet with Hafgan the Summer-White, the King of the Land of Summer and face him in a duel to the death. Only one will walk away. Will Pwyll be able to meet...2013-03-0326 minCeltic Myth PodshowCMP033 - Courting A FavourIt's always great to hear from you! garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, Speakpipe Show Summary: In the last episode, Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, wearing the shape of Arawn, sees many strange marvels and finally gets to meet the Great Queen herself. In this episode, he starts his battle training with Arawn's Knights, defends the Kingdom of Annwn from invaders and is forced to seek a favour from Arawn's beautiful Queen. This episode is also the 4th episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogi and continues the story of Pwyll, the Prince of Dyfed.2013-02-1734 min
Celtic Myth PodshowCourting A FavourOur hero enters the Land of the Dead and meets its Queen In the last episode, Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, wearing the shape of Arawn, sees many strange marvels and finally gets to meet the Great Queen herself. In this episode, he starts his battle training with Arawn's Knights, defends the Kingdom of Annwn from invaders and is forced to seek a favour from Arawn's beautiful Queen. This episode is also the 4th episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogi and continues the story of Pwyll, the Prince of Dyfed. More resources...2013-02-1734 minCeltic Myth PodshowCMP Special 34 - 2013 Imbolg Holiday Special for Brighid It's always great to hear from you! garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com Speakpipe More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary: Welcome in the Springtime with us in this unique Holiday Special dedicated to Brighid. We dedicate this show to the Goddess and Saint Bridget with 8 fantastic pieces of music, along with a wonderful Prayer to Brighid from our resident bard, Chris Joliffe. We've got a fantastic piece about Oimelc (Imbolg) by Ellen Evert Hopman from her book, Scottish Herbs and Fairy Lore along with some superb information about...2013-02-021h 09
Celtic Myth Podshow2013 Imbolg Brighid ShowWelcome in the Springtime with us in this unique Holiday Special dedicated to Brighid. We dedicate this show to the Goddess and Saint Bridget with 8 fantastic pieces of music, along with a wonderful Prayer to Brighid from our resident bard, Chris Joliffe. We've got a fantastic piece about Oimelc (Imbolg) by Ellen Evert Hopman from her book, Scottish Herbs and Fairy Lore along with some superb information about Bridget's Cloak by John Willmott of Celtic Ways. We top all of these wonderful goodies off with a great Competition to win a fabulous Celtic Twist CD. ...2013-02-021h 09Celtic Myth PodshowCMP Special 33 - The 2013 New Year Party ShowEmail garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com It's always great to hear from you! garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com Speakpipe More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary: What a party! We rock in the New Year with an amazing party show! All of the music for the show has been provided by more of the Show Friends that you can find on the Friends of the Show page. You'll hear seven great pieces of music, a short piece by our resident bard, Chris Joliffe and a...2013-01-131h 14
Celtic Myth Podshow2013 New Year Party ShowLet's rock in the New Year in style with our Show Friends! What a party! We rock in the New Year with an amazing party show! All of the music for the show has been provided by more of the Show Friends that you can find on the Friends of the Show page. You'll hear seven great pieces of music, a short piece by our resident bard, Chris Joliffe and a superb introduction to the magical Fosty Knoll Inn and its even more mysterious Innkeeper, Old Rafferty as written by Craig McAndrews (was Sackett). We...2013-01-131h 14
Celtic Myth Podshow2012 Yuletide Party ShowGreat story, 'The Shee', and more music from our Friends! We celebrate the Holidays with a party attended by some of our amazing friends. All of the music for the show has been provided by folks on the Friends of the Show page. You'll hear seven great pieces of music, a short poem by our resident bard, Chris Joliffe and a wonderful section from the novel, The Shee, by Dennis Sweet. More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Running Order: Intro 0:41 Winter Solstice by Phil Thornton 1:46 Winter's Common...2013-01-061h 06
Celtic Myth PodshowFaerie Days and Faerie KnightsPwyll goes to the Otherworld and meets the Dread Lord's Queen! In the last episode, Pwyll, the Welsh Prince of Dyfed, strikes a bargain with the Grey Lord, Death Himself - Arawn, Lord of Annwn. To make up for his great insult, he agrees to enter into single combat and fight a mighty King in the Otherworld on Arawn's behalf. Arawn uses his magic to change his shape with that of Pwyll, so that each looks like the other and then escorts him through the worlds to his castle in Annwn. In this tale, Pwyll finds his...2012-12-1334 min
Celtic Myth PodshowFlag Fen Competition Special 2012We bring you the best archaeological competition ever! The most amazing competition we've ever run! A chance of a lifetime! Flag Fen is a lakeside Celtic site which has become revealed as the years have taken all the water away. Now is your chance to take part in the incredible Flag Fen Lives project! It is estimated that a large part of the site will be lost within the next 20 years if work is not carried out now. That is why Flag Fen Lives is so important and our competition will put you right in...2012-06-0424 min
Celtic Myth PodshowFace to Face with Death The ashen face of Death turns his gaze upon our hero! In the last episode, Pwyll had gone hunting in the Woods of Glyn Cuch and had been beaten to the kill by a stranger pack comprising even stranger dogs. Having decided that the kill was rightfully his, he had driven off the other pack and set his own dogs upon the prey. It was at that moment that a stranger, the Shadowed Hunter, has appeared and was even now turning his dread gaze upon Pwyll. We'd also like to introduce our Special Surprise Guest Actor, Damh...2012-05-1232 min
Celtic Myth PodshowBeltane/Spirit of Albion Interview ShowWe interview the Director of The Spirit of Albion movie In this show, we hope to bring you the second of our special features about the mythic film, The Spirit of Albion: the Movie and celebrate Beltane along the way! We meet Damh the Bard, who created the songs used in the films and Gary Andrews, the Director, Author and Editor for the film. We managed to meet them on a nice, quiet afternoon in the beautiful country pub, The Giant's Rest which is almost at the feet of the mighty giant known as The Long Man...2012-04-2852 minCeltic Myth PodshowCMP Special 30 - The Beltane/Spirit of Albion Interview ShowEmail garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com In this show, we hope to bring you the second of our special features about the mythic film, The Spirit of Albion: the Movie and celebrate Beltane along the way! We meet Damh the Bard, who created the songs used in the films and Gary Andrews, the Director, Author and Editor for the film. We managed to meet them on a nice, quiet afternoon in the beautiful country pub, The Giant's Rest which is almost at the feet of the mighty giant known as The Long Man of Wilmington, a huge chalk figure that...2012-04-2852 min
Celtic Myth PodshowRestless DreamsPwyll, the Prince of Dyfed, goes hunting with unexpected results! We start with the First Branch, which tells the tale of Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed and his encounter with a strange other-worldy being. In this episode, our Lord is touring his lands and stays awhile at his favourite Court at Arberth. One of his favourite pastimes is hunting, and he and his men set of for a hunt in the forests around the Valley of the River Cuch, Glyn Cuch. This episode is the first episode in our Welsh Mythology, the Mabinogion series: Pwyll, the Prince of Dyfed. 2012-04-2223 min
Celtic Myth PodshowSpirit of Albion the MovieOn the Set of The Spirit of Albion: the Movie! In this show, we hope to bring you a wonderful gift for Ostara, or Easter, with our first ever documentary show. Starting from conception as a play performed by young actors to a film about to hit our screens, the Spirit of Albion Movie promises to bring the Celtic Gods to the World of Film for possibly the first time! We bring you the long-awaited, full story of 'the Spirit of Albion the Movie' along with interviews with all the actors. We also include many...2012-04-081h 29
Celtic Myth PodshowSpring Holiday Special 2012Saint Bridget, a story from The Druid's Isle and 5 great pieces of music! In this show, released on St. Patrick's Day, we follow the birth of the young Spring Maiden with some fascinating information about the Irish Saint Brigit and the Goddess Bride, as well as a beautiful section from The Druid Isle by Ellen Evert Hopman which is a follow-on from The Priestess of the Forest excerpt we read in Special 06, a great piece of poetry accompanied by the wonderful harp of the much-loved Scott Hoye, and another 5 superb pieces of music. You can hear the inspiring...2012-03-171h 16
Celtic Myth PodshowNew Year 2012 On the trail of the Wild Hunt! In this show, we follow the trail of the Wild Hunt as it leads through 5 fantastic pieces of music, through a poem and discussion of the Yule Log, via a wonderful story by our Bard, Chris Joliffe, about Midwinter and on into the origins of the Wild Hunt. You can hear the amazing sounds of Jennifer Cutting, Damh the Bard, Cernunnos Rising, Kevin Skinner, SJ Tucker and Spiral Dance! How's that for a fantastic line-up? Wow! :) Full Show-notes, with all credits, can be found on our main Website at http...2012-01-231h 03
Celtic Myth PodshowSamhain Holiday Special 2011 Hallowe'en traditions though the years In this Hallowe'en or Samhain Holiday Special we bring you two fascinating accounts of Samhain traditions: one modern and one Victorian, and an amazing story by a talented story-teller, Chris Joliffe - and we hope to be hearing more from Chris in the future - and 5 of the best pieces of music we reckon you'll hear for this year's Samhain! This one's a corker! Phew! Full Show-notes, with all credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/halloween2011 Running Order: Intro 0:41 N...2011-11-191h 18
Celtic Myth PodshowIrish Mythological Cycle Summary Pt 2Second half of our summary of the Irish Mythological Cycle In this show, we finish off our summary of the Irish Mythological Cycle as we've met it so far in the first 29 story episodes. Not only is this show finishing off a whole branch of Celtic Mythology, but it also celebrates the Autumn Equinox for 2011, so we've made it a real cracker and split it into two halves. In the first half, you heard an epic poem, 4 great songs and we took a look at the Origins of the Manuscripts which these stories come from and highlight...2011-10-021h 09
Celtic Myth PodshowIrish Mythological Cycle Summary Pt 1First half of our summary of the Irish Mythological Cycle In this show, we start to summarise the Irish Mythological Cycle as we've met it so far in the first 29 story episodes. Not only is this show finishing off a whole branch of Celtic Mythology, but it also celebrates the Autumn Equinox for 2011, so we've made it a real cracker and split it into two halves. We've got an epic poem, 4 great songs in this first half and we take a look at the Origins of the Manuscripts which these stories come from and highlight some of...2011-09-2945 min
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Chatterbox ShowCatch up with all our latest news in the Chatterbox Show This is the Chatterbox Show. We've got so much to talk about, so much to tell you that we thought instead of bringing you dribs and drabs here and there that we'd bring you a different type of show. This one is an informal chat where we talk about some of the national news that's going on around us, some of our plans for the coming year, what's happening with the show and where we would like to go with it. On top of all this...2011-04-0855 min
Celtic Myth PodshowSpring Equinox Holiday Special 2011We tell the Dryad story and bring you even more music This is our Spring Holiday special for 2011. We start off with a plan, and finally bring you the Dryad story that we have been promising since Autumn last year! You can also hear 4 great pieces of music - one of which is a highly sought after preview from the Dolmen's forth-coming album 'Storm'. We finish off with some Listener Feedback, a promo for another great podcast and that'll do us - back in the driving seat again! Full Show-notes, with all credits, can be...2011-03-211h 07Celtic Myth PodshowCMP Special 22 - Christmas Wish 2010Email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com This is our Christmas wish to you for 2010. It is only a short episode with three pieces of music and a little story, but we thought it important to let you all know where we were with the show, what was and has been going on and that we are still here! We have had so much wonderful support and feedback over the last year that it has made our job of Gary getting better and Ruthie looking after him much easier. We hope you enjoy it! Gary...2010-12-2424 min
Celtic Myth PodshowChristmas Wish 2010This is our Christmas wish to you for 2010 This is only a short episode with three pieces of music and a little story, but we thought it important to let you all know where we were with the show, what was and has been going on and that we are still here! We have had so much wonderful support and feedback over the last year that it has made our job of Gary getting better and Ruthie looking after him much easier. Full Show-notes, with all credits, can be found on our main Website at...2010-12-2424 min
Celtic Myth PodshowAutumn Holiday Special 2010Customs of the Fey in Northern Scotland This is our Autumn Holiday Special for 2010. We've got a fantastic collection of customs and history about the Fey in Northern Scotland, three great pieces of music, some listener feedback and a superb poem about Summer by Alexander Pope. Top all that off with our usual chat, and you've got a superb show. Hope you enjoy it and have as much fun as we had making it! We chat about the new Irish film 'Ondine' with Colin Farrell (IMDB) which is the story of a 'Selkie'. In addition...2010-08-2340 min
Celtic Myth PodshowCompetition & Feedback ShowCompetitions, feedback and music as well! We bring you the results of the competition we set in SP19 - the Damh the Bard Interview and set a new competition as well! Is there no end to the madness? :) We also read some feedback and play you some great pieces of music. Full Show-notes, with all credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/competition Running Order: Intro 0:42 News & Views 1:20 Wild Mountain Thyme by Damh the Bard 1:58 Competition No.1 - Tales from the Crowman 7:54 New iPhone/iPad App 8:32 King's Re...2010-08-1021 min
Celtic Myth PodshowDamh the Bard InterviewWe chat with the Mythic Folk Musician and Druid, Damh the Bard This is our first interview and we are lucky to be able to interview the famous Celtic Folk musician, Damh the Bard, and his wife, the multi-talented Artist Cerri Lee. Links to their websites and their work can be found below in the Show-notes. We also bring you an amazing competition for Damh's latest album, Tales from the Cowman as well as some astounding news about the revival of a national tradition in Ireland - the Festival of the Fires taking place on Beltane. 2010-04-301h 30
Celtic Myth PodshowSpring Holiday 2010 Part 2Great 18th Century Scots story and The Isle of Many Gods This is the second half of our Spring Seasonal Special. You can hear the second half of our epic 18th century tale from Scotland - the Wife or the Wuddy, four great pieces of music, a listener poem and a truly informative piece from the book, The Isles of Many Gods by David Rankine and Sorita D'Este. Full Show-notes, with all credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/spring2010b Running Order: Intro 0:41 News & Views 1:17 To...2010-04-091h 08
Celtic Myth PodshowSt Patrick's Day SpecialCelebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Triad of super Poems Let's celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a short collection of poems (not recipes!) and all of our good wishes for the Next Year. We do so with a very small celebration for St Patrick's Day on March 17th. We bring you three poems that are typically Irish - they deal with Harps, Shamrocks and St. Patrick's Birthday! Then we head off to the pub for some of the black stuff! Full Show-notes, with all credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow...2010-03-1709 min
Celtic Myth PodshowSpring Holiday 2010 Part 1 Part 1 of our epic 18th Century Scots tale and lots more This is the first time that we've released a seasonal Holiday Show rather than a Festival Holiday Show. The plan is to try and get a Holiday show out for the four seasons until Gary is well enough to get back to the Festivals. We've got an epic 18th century tale from Scotland that has had to be split into two parts - so you're going to get two shows for the price of one - so to speak! There are three amazing pieces of music...2010-03-151h 12Celtic Myth PodshowCMP Special 17a - Spring Holiday 2010 Part 1Email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com This is the first time that we've released a seasonal Holiday Show rather than a Festival Holiday Show. The plan is to try and get a Holiday show out for the four seasons until Gary is well enough to get back to the Festivals. We've got an epic 18th century tale from Scotland that has had to be split into two parts - so you're going to get two shows for the price of one - so to speak! There are three amazing pieces of music and the beginning of a small series about...2010-03-151h 13
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Interim ShowWe're taking a hiatus and we tell you all about it This is a special explanatory show that we released to let all of our listeners know why we are having the delays in our release schedule. We wanted to let you know the Show is not dead, we're probably going to be very irregular over the next year and that we really appreciate the fantastic support you guys have showed us. We also include a poem for you by the amazing poet, John Keats. Full Show-notes, with all credits, can be found on our...2010-02-0309 min
Celtic Myth PodshowSamhain 2009Rowan of the Wood story and all about the Hag Goddess This is the Samhain Holiday Special featuring 6 wonderful pieces of music, a fantastic section of the Celtic novel for Young Adults, "Rowan of the Wood" and an in-depth study on the Celtic Hag Goddess, the Cailleach. We are also very proud to bring you a world exclusive preview of a track from Damh the Bard's new album, Tales From The Crowman. More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/rowan Running Order: Intro 0:41 News & Views 2:35 Bard Song by Jenna Greene 4:20...2009-11-031h 42
Celtic Myth PodshowAutumn Equinox 2009Arthurian Special - The Ladies of the Grail This is the Autumn Equinox Holiday Special, and we're also bringing you (in association with Druidcast and Damh the Bard), a special Lecture by Prof. Dr. Roland Rotherham on "The Ladies of the Grail". Dr Rotherham is an acknowledged expert and scholar in the legends of King Arthur and the Holy Grail. In this wonderful talk he revels how the ladies of the Grail have considerably more importance in the legends than the Knights themselves! Not a talk to be missed! In typical Celtic fashion, he explains how the...2009-09-281h 22
Celtic Myth PodshowLughnasadh 2009Celtic Lughnasadh and another story from our Scottish Shanachie, Duncan We've been away for nearly 6 weeks now. Unbelievably, with all of the ups and downs that life throws at you, we're still here! We're back - and to make up for our absence we bring you the biggest Celtic Myth Podshow Special ever - again!! It's just over an hour and a half long! If you like to listen to the show while commuting, it might be an idea to split it up into two halves. If you stop just after our visit to see Duncan, you'll...2009-09-181h 38
Celtic Myth PodshowThere and Back AgainSaga of Manannan, Part 3 and end of the Irish Mythological Cycle This is the third and final part in the Saga of Manannan which contains two stories. The first, the Tale of Laogaire, tells of a visit of a great warrior to the Realm of the Undying who given the chance refuses to return to Erin. The second tale, the Tale of Tadg and the Three Duns or Castles tells the tale of the voyage of Tadg amongst Manannan's Islands and his encounter with the three great Halls in the Many-Coloured Land. This is also...2009-07-2541 min
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Realm of the Ever-LivingFour Tales about Manannan and the Many-Coloured Land This collection of four tales forms the middle section of the Saga of Manannan. Here we learn more of the nature of the Realm of the Ever-Living - Manannan's Kingdom - The Many-Coloured Land. Mortals may venture there (when given guidance) or be summoned there by the Sidhe but whether they return or not remains a mystery.. Full Shownotes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish28 Show Summary: Running Order: Intro 0:40 News & Views 1:20 Story 2:23 Listener Feedback - A...2009-07-1243 min
Celtic Myth PodshowMidsummer 2009 Midsummer celebrations, the Mark of a Druid and Angus Og Well, it's Midsummer. Or actually, just after Midsummer and it has been absolutely swelteringly hot here. Absolutely glorious weather! If the weather is like this for you, we recommend a nice, long, cool drink, an comfy chair, headphones and settling down for a Monster of a Show! We've been away for a month now. Unbelievably, with all of the ups and downs that life throws at you, we're still here! We're back - and to make up for our absence we bring you the biggest Celtic Myth P...2009-07-041h 33
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Raggedy Man The beginning of the Saga of Manannan, the Sea God This tale is the first part of three in the Saga of Manannan. We hear many of the short exploits of the Sea God and he decides to visits the Nobles of Erin in the guise of a rogueish tramp. Are they ready for the wiles of Manannan? Full Shownotes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish27 Show Summary: Running Order: Intro 0:40 News & Views 1:14 BYKI Competition 04:52 Story 2:23 Listener Feedback - Don 28:05 Promo - Scotland Outdoors 29:17 Pro...2009-05-2935 min
Celtic Myth PodshowBlood And Fire A tale of the Morrigan, a Vision-Quest and the Lay of Brighid In this tale we hear about the old Shannachie, Laoidheach, who visits a clan to bring them news. He is encouraged by a lively young woman to tell tales of the Old Gods. So he tells her all he knows of the Morrighan and takes her on a Vision Journey. Afterwards, she asks him to teach her the Lay of Brighid. Full Shownotes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish26 Running Order: Intro 0:40...2009-05-1536 min
Celtic Myth PodshowBeltane 2009The Fox, Celtic Music and the history of Beltane It's Beltane and we all love Beltane, don't we? We go wild in this show with not four, but five great pieces of music, a fascinating question and answer session about Beltane, another trip to the Dragon's Head for a story from our resident Scottish Shannachie and an excerpt from Arlene Radasky's superb Celtic novel, The Fox. We also tell you the results of the poll we ran to see which Celtic Myth stories you would like us to cover after the Irish stories. This is not an episode to...2009-05-051h 17
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Many Lives of Aengus Og Life and Loves of Aengus Og at the Brugh na Boinne In this tale we hear about the visits and adventures of Aengus Og to the Emerald Isle of Erin in later years. Full Shownotes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish25 Running Order: Intro 0:41 News & Views 1:18 Finnegan's Wake by the Brobdignagian Bards 2:52 Story 5:57 Listener Feedback - Barbara, Adan 16:20 Promo - One Minute Irish 18:31 Promo - Nina Kimberly the Merciless 19:40 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x Rel...2009-04-1622 min
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Red Man of All Knowledge Tales and Stories of the Mighty Dagda In this tale we hear about the arrival of the Elder Gods and learn more about the Mighty Dagda. In the time when the Dagda held court at the Brugh na Boinne, Corgenn the King of Connachta comes to visit and Aedh, the son of the Dagda makes a pass at his wife... Full Shownotes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish24 Running Order: Intro 0:41 News & Views 1:18 Story 5:57 Listener Feedback -Robyn, Ben 16:20 Promo - the New Order of...2009-04-0323 min
Celtic Myth PodshowSpring Equinox 2009Spring, One Spring Eve by Willie Meikle, the Gundestrup Cauldron and Horns of Power Celebrating the Spring, we bring you a very moving story by Willie Meikle, a wonderful piece from Horns of Power and four great pieces of music. In addition there is a very powerful Irish poem and we take another visit to The Dragon's Head deep in the Highlands to visit Duncan, the old Scottish Shannachie. Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/spring2009 Running Order: Intro 0:41 News & Views 1:37 Spring Equinox 3:32 Spot...2009-03-201h 07
Celtic Myth PodshowGifts of the Gods The Kings of the Tuatha De Danaan make an important decision In this tale, the mighty Bodb Dearg brings three Princes to the House of Angus Og in the Brugh na Boinne. The Kings of the Tuatha De Danaan make an important decision. Full Shownotes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish23 Running Order: Intro 0:41 News & Views 1:10 Story 3:35 Listener Feedback -Scarlett, John 16:17 Promo - The Infinite and the Beyond 19:40 Promo - Irish & Celtic Music Podcast 20:34 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x...2009-03-0622 min
Celtic Myth PodshowSubscriber Gift: Reflections A Gift for Available to subscribers and feed readers only! Available to subscribers and feed readers only, in this special episode we reflect on the past year and play three tracks by Ceilli Moss from their album On The Shore, which is a compilation from their three published albums and available at Jamendo, http://www.jamendo.com/en/album/21299. We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x Released: 27th February 2009, 33m Please send us a message! We love to get your feedback, please email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call...2009-02-2732 min
Celtic Myth PodshowOn Frozen Wings A mighty eagle soars through icy winds to find the eldest animal In the time of St Ciaran, we hear about a day of incredibly bad weather. The ancient and mighty Eagle, Léithin, sets off on a quest to discover whether there was ever a day of worse weather. This tale, re-discovered in 1916, re-tells a common theme in Celtic Mythology - the search for the oldest animal. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish22 Running Order: Intro 0:41 News & Views 1:18 Story 2:13 Listener Feedback...2009-02-2033 min
Celtic Myth PodshowImbolg 2009The Festival of Imbolg, all about Brighid and the Celts vs the Romans In this our first show of 2009, celebrating the festival of Imbolg, we bring you some great music, two pieces of research on the festival, a wonderful Celtic story for young adults and a visit to the fictional Highland pub, The Dragon's Head. You'll hear music from Brocc, Skully, Laura Powers and Kellianna along with a fascinating history of Bridget, the Goddess of Imbolg. We also have some research on the festival itself. Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our m...2009-02-081h 18
Celtic Myth PodshowNew Year Music Special 2Taliesin and the Death Song of Uther Pendragon In this our second music special, the New Year Music Special, we bring you some more great music as well as another poem from the Book of Taliesin. You'll hear moving folk music from Danny Quinn, Skully, Tiffany Apan, Anne Roos, Triflemore and Claymore, some wonderful Faery music from Tinkerscuss and Faeries Wear Boots. There's also some more rocking music from Orient Xpress. This episode we are proud to announce that Orient Xpress have allowed us to offer you their marvellous rocker, Ancient Hero, as a free download. Click...2009-01-0947 min
Celtic Myth PodshowChristmas Music Special 1Come and share with us in our great Christmas Party! In this our first music special, we bring you some great music as well as a poem from the Book of Taliesin. You'll hear moving Irish music from Danny Quinn, Samantha Gillogly and the Logues, some ethereal Faery music from Karen Kay and Faeries Wear Boots. There's also some great rocking music from Orient Xpress, Thinker and Tinkerscuss. Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/christmas2008 Running Order: Intro 0:41 News & Views 1:26 Da Day...2009-01-0341 min
Celtic Myth PodshowYule Holiday Special 2008Yule traditions, a great story and some rockin' music for the holidays! In this our Midwinter, Yule, Holiday Special we bring you a piece about the meanings of Yule and its traditions, some poems, four great pieces of music and an excerpt from Priestess of the Forest by Ellen Evert Hopman. The story is set in 3rd Century Ireland and tells of the meeting of Ethne, a Druid Healer and Ruadh, a member of the Fianna. Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/yule2008 ...2008-12-2055 min
Celtic Myth PodshowFostered by Milk Pails Eithne meets Saint Padraig and Aengus Og hunts for her We return with part 2 of the Fosterage of two Milk Pails story. In this story, which is part 2 of a 2 part story, we hear about the how Eithne meets Padraig the Saint and converts to Christianity. When Aengus Og eventually finds her, we discover what happens to the stricken maid. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish21 Running Order: Intro 0:41 News & Views 1:22 Story 3:03 Listener Feedback -Sarah 22:20 Promo - Dale Jarvis - Storyteller 23:55 Promo...2008-12-1227 min
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Insult of Finbarr An insult with far-reaching consequences! In this tale, we hear about the coming of Manannan Mac Lir to the Tuatha De Danann and a maiden that cannot eat mortal food. We hear about an insult that has dire effects and the coming of the Christian God to the Ancient Celts. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish20 Running Order: Intro 0:41 News & Views 1:07 Story 3:26 Listener Feedback -Nick, Steve 31:44 Promo - Druidic Dawn 35:24 Promo - The Fox 36:40 We hope you enjoy it! Ga...2008-11-2140 min
Celtic Myth PodshowSamhain 2008 Part 2An Arthurian story, a Druid's Herbal and some great music! In our second half, we conclude our celebrations with four great pieces of music, a short Arthurian story, an excerpt from A Druid's Herbal of Sacred Tree Medicine by Ellen Evert Hopman and some great family stories from listeners - one of which is a very special story called The Fireball by listener, Jason MacNamara. Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/halloween2 Running Order: Intro 0:40 News & Views 1:02 I Will Be a Stranger...2008-11-091h 11
Celtic Myth PodshowSamhain 2008 Part 1Celebrate the ancestors with the novel Ravenwolf! We begin to celebrate the festival of the ancestors with some great music, an excerpt from the novel Ravenwolf and some very powerful poetry from renowned Irish poet Aine Mac Aodha. Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/halloween1 Running Order: Intro 0:41 News & Views 1:19 Hy Brasil Podcast 2:26 Hallowe'en 3:01 Aftermath by Saor Patrol 6:00 Fire of the Gaels & Mise Eire by Aine MacAodha 11:37 The Book of Invasions by The Hungry Bentleys 15:40 Ravenwolf by Kelly Heckart 18:33 Song of the Sea b...2008-11-0242 min
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Hawk of Achill Fintan meets the world's oldest Hawk In this story, which is part 2 of the 2 part story of Fintan, we hear how the oldest and greatest Seannachie or Story-teller of Ireland, Fintan meets his end. Before he does however, he meets the world's oldest Hawk, an old friend never before seen, and they share their life histories. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish19 Running Order: Intro 0:40 News & Views 1:10 Story 2:30 Listener Feedback -Patte 28:19 Promo - Society of Celtic Shamans 29:45 We hope you enjoy i...2008-10-2432 min
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Judgement of Fintan The old story-teller, Fintan, gives his famous Judgement In this story, which is part 1 of a 2 part story, we hear the tale of the oldest and greatest Shannachie or Story-teller of Ireland, Fintan. It was the job of the Shannachie to travel the land of Erin and collect stories from far-flung corners and this tale tells of his long life and his place in the history of the magical Isle of Erin. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish18 Running Order: Intro 0:40 News...2008-10-1034 min
Celtic Myth PodshowTales of the Dagda The mystery of the Dagda's Club is finally revealed Finally, the mystery of the great Dagda's Club is revealed as he seeks a way to bring his dead son back to life. We also hear an alternate story about the Dagda and Aengus in the Brugh Na Boyne. Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish17 Running Order: Intro 0:40 News & Views 1:06 Story 2:51 Listener Feedback -Rob 13:39 Seashore by Orient XPress 15:03 Promo - Terry Ferdinand 19:09 Promo - Classical Mythology Podcast 20:05 Promo - Spoken Lore 20:42 We...2008-09-2622 min
Celtic Myth PodshowAutumn Equinox 2008Meester Stoorworm from Scotland and W.B. Yeats We celebrate the Autumn Equinox with some amazing pieces of music, a poem by W B Yeats and a traditional Scottish folk-tale. The tale is the Meester Stoorworm which tells of a poor boy made good - a typical fairy tale from Celtic lands. The W B Yeats poem is the Rider from the North from Yeats' book In the Seven Woods. Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/autumn2008 Running Order: Intro 0:40 News & Views 1:20...2008-09-1946 min
Celtic Myth PodshowLet Fly the Crows of BattleBattle is joined and the mighty Balor comes to the field. It's always great to hear from you! Email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call us on Speakpipe Show Summary: The eve of the Second Battle of Magh Tuireadh and Lugh gets promises of aid from the Tuatha De Danaan. The giant Balor of the Evil Eye enters the fray and the death toll rises. The Tuatha De are fighting not only for their land but for their entire race. This episode is the 9th episode of the Irish Book of Invasions. M...2008-06-0730 min
Celtic Myth PodshowThe Coming of LughA stranger with many differrent skills comes to Teamhair It's always great to hear from you! Email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call us on Speakpipe Show Summary: Tensions increase as the tyranny of the Fomor bites on the Children of Danu. A stranger with many gifts comes into Teamhair and brings them all new hope. However, Bres makes a new alliance with a mighty King of the Fomor, Balor of the Evil Eye and invasion is planned. This episode is the 4th episode of the Irish Book of Invasions. More resources o...2008-03-2925 min
Celtic Myth PodshowGods in the Mist The Tuatha De Danaan, the Children of Danu, arrive in Erin in clouds of mist! It's always great to hear from you! Email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call us on Speakpipe Show Summary: The first episode in our Irish Mythological Cycle series begins with the Tuatha De Danaan, the Children of Danu, arriving in Erin in clouds of mist that cover the land for three days. Emissaries from the Tuatha De and the Fir Bolg meet and inspect each other - very carefully! More resources over at our main Website at ht...2008-02-1622 min
Celtic Myth PodshowIntroduction to the ShowMeet your hosts, Gary & Ruth, and find out what we have got planned for the Podshow. It's always great to hear from you! Email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or Speakpipe Show Summary: Our introductory episode lets you get to know the presenters and introduces you to the Celtic Myth Podshow. The Show will tell you ancient tales and legends of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and Brittany bringing you the bravery of heroes and heroines, the magnificent pantheon of gods and goddesses and the magic and wonder of druids, faeries and folklore. It weaves together th...2008-01-2305 minCeltic Myth PodshowCMP000 - IntroductionIt's always great to hear from you! garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, Speakpipe Show Summary: Our introductory episode lets you get to know our presenters and introduces you to the Celtic Myth Podshow. The Show will tell you ancient tales and legends of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and Brittany bringing you the bravery of heroes and heroines, the magnificent pantheon of gods and goddesses and the magic and wonder of druids, faeries and folklore. It weaves together the rich, beautiful tapestry of mythological history, battles and sagas of the Celts. More re...2008-01-2300 min