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The Modern Fairy Sightings PodcastEp 71: Halloween Special with Eerie Essex's Listeners Stories plus Time Between Times' Owen StatonAn audio recording of our patron-exclusive live stream 🎃 Halloween Special gathering with Bethan Briggs-Miller and Ailsa Clarke of Eerie Essex Podcast and Owen Staton of Time Between Times . Bethan and Owen also create Spectre of the Sea Podcast together.
Joining Patreon: Please do not join via the Apple app which takes a third of my membership fee! please join instead via your browser at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themodernfairysightingspodcast/membership⚡️Recorded live stream on the Modern Fairy Sightings YouTube channel:
👻 We hear some of the spooky stories Bethan and Ailsa collected from members of the public when they took...
2023-10-291h 23
Folklore, Food and FairytalesA Cawl Tale or The Cheese Ownership ConundrumThis episdoe is a little different but I hope you enjoy a wonderful Welsh tale from fantastic storyteller Owen Staton and our chat in which we barely touch the depths of how both food and stories can break down barriers between people and nourish our souls but had a fabulous time in the talking just the same.
As a bonus I also interviewed Catherine Warr about her fascinating new book A Yorkshire Year: Folklore, history, traditions as well as finding out all about how she got interested in folklore as well as 'fakelore'.
You can...
2023-06-131h 20The Modern Fairy Sightings PodcastEp 60: Owen Staton Storyteller: Welsh Fairies and LegendsI chat with Owen Staton, host of storytelling podcast, Time Between Times and Spectre of the Sea, an atmospheric thriller series weaving Welsh legend and folklore, which he co-hosts with Bethan Briggs-Miller. We are treated to not one but TWO fantastic stories...including my personal favourite about the Tylwyth Teg (Welsh Fae folk) plus we hear Welsh legend, Gwion and the Witch .
We hear about Owen's childhood orb experience and he recounts some strange occurrences that took place during his days working as a police officer in south Wales.
Get yourselves comfortable and settle down fo...
2023-05-281h 00
Spectre of the Sea10. The Pit of GhostsOwen my have rescued Bethan from the tale tide but what will happen next? As they stand above Port Talbot, the memories of the Morfa Pit disaster still echoes round the hinterland below.Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen StatonTwitter: @spectre_seaPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea
2023-05-2716 min
Alternative Stories and Fake RealitiesThe Best of Men : An Audio Drama : Part TwoSend us a textMarc Hughes, the larger-than-life presenter of the supernatural investigation TV show Paranormal Takedown, is in Shropshire visiting his friend Jack who claims that the Devil is active in the county. Alongside co-host Emilie Daniels, Marc has decided to make a special edition about the weird goings-on but upon arrival in the county he starts to realise that the stories he is hearing are stranger and darker than he imagined. Catch up with part one of the drama here https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/12499890Content warning : this podcast contains swearing, suggestions of...
2023-04-0754 min
Spectre of the Sea9. Pwll GwenllinOwen continues to try and look for Bethan with time running out before the Merched Beca finalise their plans...Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen StatonGuest starring:Jo Hickey-Hall as HeddSarah Allen as Jenni (voice on the phone)*Jo has an amazing podcast called "The Modern Fairy Sightings Podcast" chronicling peoples real life encounters with the fair folk. You can find out more here: https://www.scarlettofthefae.com/*Twitter: @spectre_seaPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea
2023-02-2611 min
Spectre of the Sea8. The Tale TideAfter being pulled under in the mysterious boat Bethan finds herself in a strange in-between world...Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen StatonGuest starring:Sarah Allen as Jenni (voice on the phone)Twitter: @spectre_seaPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea
2023-01-3010 min
Time Between Times Storytelling with Owen StatonTime between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. Fire Pit Fables with Bethan Briggs MillerWelcome to what I hope will be a new monthly departure from the regular storytelling offerings. Joining me at the Firepit tonight is Folklorist and Podcast host (Spectre of the Sea and Eerie Essex ) Bethan Briggs Miller who will discuss her favorite books films and folkloric tales. Bethan will also reveal her favorite story and Owen will then tell it at the Time Between Times.
It was a great pleasure to Speak to Bethan on the show please check out her Podcasts as she is a very talented lady
let me know what you think o...
2023-01-0237 min
Spectre of the Sea7. Margam Castle and it's GhostsOwen and Bethan have made their way to Margam Castle, unsure what to do next. A strange visitor appears who seems to know Owen. What could be going on?Stories are taken from and inspired by "The Folklore of Glamorgan" by Alan Roderick and "Legends of Porthcawl and the Glamorgan Coast" by Alan Morgan.Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen StatonGuest starring:Sarah Allen as Jenni (voice on the phone)Twitter: @spectre_seaPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea
2022-12-3021 min
Spectre of the Sea6. Walk to Margam - minisodeFed up of waiting for Owen to get off the phone Bethan walks on ahead with us to Margam. On the way she remembers a very strange night that was had. Join us on this walk and hear the tale of The Beast of Margam.Inspired by true events (yes that's right, it did actually happen)Twitter: @spectre_seaPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea
2022-12-2905 min
Spectre of the Sea5. Ghost Stories at The Prince of Wales, KenfigAfter losing the Hiraeth at Kenfig Pool, Owen and Bethan seek refuge in The Prince of Wales pub nearby. Here they swap their own stories of encounters that have led them here...Stories are taken from and inspired by "The Folklore of Glamorgan" by Alan Roderick and "Legends of Porthcawl and the Glamorgan Coast" by Alan Morgan.Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen StatonGuest starring:Peter Jones as Clive the LandlordSarah Allen as Jenni (voice on the phone)Twitter: @spectre_seaPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/S...
2022-11-1025 minTime Between Times Storytelling with Owen StatonTime between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. Episode 57 . Ghost Stories . The Legend of Lady BlackbirdThe Dark heart of the year is upon us. The Time between Times is at its strongest. Join me for a series of Ghost stories to Celebrate the Witching Season.
The legend of Lady Blackbird is a truly terrifying tale of love and betrayal. Gather under a blanket and let your imagination run wild.
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Please have a listen to Spectre of the Sea which is the ghost story podcast which I co...
2022-10-1419 min
Spectre of the Sea4. Sker House and the lost town of KenfigWhat should have been a restful stop for the crew of the Hiraeth is scuppered by the restless spirits of this stretch of haunted hinterland. Stories are taken from and inspired by "The Folklore of Glamorgan" by Alan Roderick and "Legends of Porthcawl and the Glamorgan Coast" by Alan Morgan.Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen StatonTwitter: @spectre_seaPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea
2022-10-1022 minTime Between Times Storytelling with Owen StatonTime between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. Episode 54 . The Knight of StaufenbergA lovely old German folktale that i found in the Oxford Myths and Legends book of German Hero-sagas and folk tales. Sit back , relax and enjoy this tale traditionally told at the Time between Times
Take care
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2022-09-1616 min
Spectre of the SeaStorytime - The Tell-tale Heart, by Edgar Allan PoeAs we launch our new Patreon we wanted to give our listeners a taste of the extras you can expect. As well as our adventures aboard the Hiraeth we will be reading well-known and loved spooky tales available only to Patreon followers. This first one is available to all.The first instalment is The Tell-tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe, read by Owen Staton, produced by Bethan Briggs-Miller.Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen StatonPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpectreoftheseaTwitter: @spectre_sea
2022-09-1620 min
Spectre of the Sea3. Tusker Rock - minisodeWe set off from Ogmore heading West. Nearing Porthcawl the sound of the fairground fills the air...but we must be careful...Tusker Rock is near...Stories are taken from and inspired by "The Folklore of Glamorgan" by Alan Roderick and "Legends of Porthcawl and the Glamorgan Coast" by Alan Morgan.Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen StatonTwitter: @spectre_sea
2022-09-1604 minTime Between Times Storytelling with Owen StatonTime between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. Episode 53 . The Wizard LairdI really enjoyed recording this classic tale which I found nestled in the hallowed Readers digest " Myths and legends of Britain ". News over the last few days has been somewhat glum so hopefully this tale will cheer you somewhat. For this episode I wrote a couple of points down but just let it flow to see what happened ?. I am really pleased with the result. I love storytelling like this . its rough and ready but its what storytelling in its purest form is all about.
I hope you enjoy listening to it.
thanks for your...
2022-09-0920 min
Spectre of the Sea2. Candleston Castle and the White Ladies of Ewenny & OgmoreWe have safely made it in from the storm and are sheltering in the Pelican in her Piety pub. Join us as we share tales from this stretch of river over a glass of wine and a warm fireside. Surely nothing will happen tonight....or will it...Stories are taken from and inspired by "The Folklore of Glamorgan" by Alan Roderick and "Legends of Porthcawl and the Glamorgan Coast" by Alan Morgan.Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen StatonTwitter: @spectre_sea
2022-08-2525 minTime Between Times Storytelling with Owen StatonTime between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. Episode 50 . The Spirit of St EdmundI love this old Anglo Saxon folktale which has remained hidden for many years. Ancient tale of piety and War. Come and listen mindfully with me as we celebrate the podcasts 50th episode.
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www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 . I truly appreciate any support give to me here
please also have a listen to the Spectre of the Sea podcast that i co- present with Bethan Briggs miller . Fans of time between...
2022-08-1217 min
Spectre of the Sea1. The Wreckers of Dunraven & The Witch of SoutherndownIn our first episode we come ashore on the beach at Southdown just below Witches Point. Join us around the fire, ignore the distant echoes of thunder and lose yourself in stories from legend.Stories are taken from and inspired by "The Folklore of Glamorgan" by Alan Roderick
2022-08-0427 min