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Eileen Budd
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Scottish Folk
Yuletide Special
This time of year is said to be a liminal time and so this episode brings you stories of creatures and spirits who flit between worlds, as well as a non Scottish story of the Snow Queen, a story I always love for this time of year.This episode has been made possible thanks to these incredible people:Playing harp : Helena De CauwerChoir vocals : Marie Cocriamont, Roos Denaeyer, Laura Gekiere Sound editing : Laura Gekiere You can fi...
2025-12-24
44 min
Wyrd Wessex
Dark Origins of Christmas: The Folk Horror Wild Hunt (Santa, Cryptids, & Die Hard)
Dark Origins of Christmas: The Folk Horror Wild HuntNOTE: This episode contains strong language and adult themes related to folklore and history.Merry Christmas! This year, the Wyrdo's dive into the dark origins of Christmas, exploring the unsettling pagan roots and folk horror tales that lie beneath the modern festive cheer. We welcome messages from friends including Eric Nelson (Bigfoot Collection, Willow Creek), Eileen Budd, Paul MacDonald (Scottish Big Cat Research Team), Author Nick Jubber, and Pat Robinson. We open the show with a nod to the classic case of the Hammersmith...
2025-12-24
1h 06
Wyrd Wessex
Werewolves, Part Two: How to Become a Beast (The Stinking Gum Cure)
Join Wyrdo's Craig and Andy for this special episode of Wyrd Wessex as they're joined once again by special guest and storyteller Eileen Budd. This is the unexpected sequel to our first werewolf episode, as the wyrdo's had far too many dark canine tales left to tell!The Recipe for TransformationWe delve into the dark and slightly ridiculous process of becoming a werewolf. Craig shares the chilling ritual from Elliot O'Donnell's book, involving chalk circles, a new moon, and a boiling potion of strange ingredients, including Asafoetida(aka "Stinking Gum") and cat...
2025-10-08
1h 12
Wyrd Wessex
Werewolves & Black Dogs (Old Stinker, Phantom Wolves, & Storyteller Eileen Budd)
Join Wyrdo's Craig and Andy for this special episode of Wyrd Wessex as they're joined by special guest and traditional storyteller Eileen Budd to delve into the fascinating and frightening world of werewolves and black dogs.Legends of the Black Dog and Scottish PhantomsWe explore chilling accounts from Scotland as Eileen shares the folklore of black dogs haunting a Glasgow prison and the tenement built on its foundations decades later, connecting the stories to modern phenomena and the historical folklore of rabies. Eileen also recounts the truly wyrd Scottish tale of David...
2025-10-01
51 min
Will I Vike It?
Storyteller Eileen Budd
In this episode, Craig is joined by his Wyrd Wessex co host Andy and storyteller Eileen Budd to delve into the ancient art of oral tradition. They discuss Eileen's fascinating journey from museum worker to travelling folk storyteller, and they get a peek inside her unique "Travelling Folk Museum."Highlights include:Village Stories: The importance of working-class folklore and how it differs from "top-down" historical narratives.The Power of Objects: Eileen shares how everyday items, like a simple oil lamp or native herbs, can hold incredible stories. She also recounts a poignant experience wi...
2025-10-01
1h 16
At Home With the Picts: A Crafted Legacy
Pictish Podcast Coming Soon
Groam House Museum's podcast At Home With the Picts: A Crafted Legacy launches on April 5th 2025. Hosted by Scottish storyteller Eileen Budd and with sound design by Debbie Armour. We are grateful for the support of National Lottery Heritage Fund for making this podcast possible.
2025-04-01
01 min
Our Numinous Nature
SCOTTISH FOLK: SAMHAIN & THE CAILLEACH, CANNIBALS & POACHERS | Storyteller | Eileen Budd
Eileen Budd is a professional Scottish storyteller, the host of the Scottish Folk podcast, and an artist & author in Angus, Scotland. After a Halloween reading about skull broth, Eileen describes where she lives in Scotland and the floods they experienced in last year's Storm Babet. Talk of weather and storms brings up the Gaelic mother goddess, the Cailleach. From these ancestral stories comes a conversation about the diaspora of Scottish people to America aboard "coffin ships" and the suppression of their culture. Turning to the macabre mood of Halloween, we hear of folkloric and historic cannibals, Sawney Bean & the 15t...
2024-10-31
1h 42
Scottish Folk
Winter Ends Spring Begins
Season 2 begins with some seasonal tales. Spirits of the stones, rivers and trees. Animal stories, a whiskey and weaving song and much more…
2024-03-27
57 min
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BIDEN GRANDKID PENS TOUCHING PIECE IN DEFENSE OF HUNTER! & JUDGE LITMAN: TRUMP "GUILTY AS THEY COME"
Judge Harry litman of the talking feds podcast also said that corrupt judge Eileen Cannon was "gumming it to death" 😆- slow walking this case until it's maybe addressed in 2027! #youngdems #comedycentral #snl Hey Meidastouch how about a shoutout to me here in Tucson I'm running for Sheriff! I will bring in ACLU first thing and rewrite all our policies including detention & all contact with the public including the border! Tucson GET ME ON THE BALLOT 🗳️😁👍!; GO. AZSOS.GOV/xww9 TKS! You guys are the greatest you should have Jesse watters mom come on your show! I'd be happy to join as well B...
2024-02-05
1h 23
The Teller and the Tale
15a. The Teller and the Tale features Scottish storyteller Eileen Budd (the extended version)
Due to time restrictions, my interviews have to be edited to a little less than 30 minutes for broadcast on Blues and Roots Radio. However, I've cleaned up the audio file and shared the original unedited version of my interview with Scottish storyteller Eileen Budd. It comes in at about 45 minutes. Enjoy!
2023-12-06
46 min
The Teller and the Tale
15. The Teller and the Tale features Scottish storyteller Eileen Budd
Storyteller, author, and artist Eileen Budd was raised in Perthshire in a family that treasured the art of oral storytelling. Eileen learned this art from her parents and grandparents and has gone on to become a much sought-after storyteller in schools, museums, and other public venues. She's a "story archaeologist" who uncovers the stories behind historical objects and customs. Eileen is also the author of Ossian Warrior Poet (Wide Open Sea publishers) a reworking of the poet's material for a twenty-first-century generation.
2023-11-19
29 min
Scottish Folk
Samhain
Some of the history, folklore and folk traditions of Samhuinn / Samhain / Halloween in Scotland
2023-10-31
1h 00
Wetootwaag's Bagpipe and History Podcast
s7 E24 Halloween Special Episode With Guest Host John Charles, and contributions from Jenna Bagpipes, Leslie Anne Harrison, ChristianWandzala, Cassandre Balosso-Bardin and Eileen Budd
Tunes: William Campbell: Halloween, Smith’s Orange and Fork William Campbell: The Crown Prince, Lord St. Orville, Arabella, The Royal Visitors, John Sutherland: Alas Poor Soul, The Devil’s Dream, Abraham MacIntosh: The Witches Hill Joseph Lowe: The Warlocks, The Witches Jenna Dennison: Devil’s in the Corners Leslie Anne Harrison: Da Trowie Burn Christian Wandzala: Bonnie Susie Cleland Cassandre Balosso-Bardin: Water Nymph aka “Vittrans polska” by Emelius Lundberg Eileen Budd: Stories of Scottish Arthurian Legends John Charles: Am Bròn Binn +X+ Thanks to B...
2023-10-21
1h 03
Scottish Folk
Stories from a Busy Week
An illicit still, 9 spirit maidens of Glenesk, a lost ghost found, the mountain hag, a demon in a well and many more Scottish stories recorded on the road.
2023-10-02
41 min
Scottish Folk
Stories of Animals and Spirits
Scottish folk stories of animals and elements from a time when we saw ourselves reflected in nature and connected to nature.
2023-09-17
1h 05
Scottish Folk
History Recorded in Story and Song
Traces of Scottish history and folk belief found in bothy ballads about ploughmen and mermaids, plus; the story of a murderers ghost, tales of magical objects and much more.
2023-08-15
1h 03
Scottish Folk
More Traditional Tales
Water horses, Kelpies, Ghosts, Bannocks and the Boy who spoke to birds! A collection of yet more traditional Scottish stories for you.
2023-07-28
1h 05
Scottish Folk
Some Traditional Tales
Witches, Selkies, a vengeful Brownie, how the Caledonian Forest grew and lots more traditional Scottish folk stories, as requested by you.
2023-07-13
1h 00
Scottish Folk
An Epic Tale
This week is just one story, told from my memory, with a mermaid, a giant and a dragon in it. Lots of our stories started out as epic adventures and have been broken down into smaller stories. This is one of those
2023-07-01
24 min
Scottish Folk
Some Scottish Stories
Eildon Hills, Selkies in Skye, a Bear tale and many other stories, as requested by you.
2023-06-23
37 min
Scottish Folk
Scottish Faeries
A collection of Scottish faerie stories, traditions, beliefs and fragments of faeries in history, including the mysterious death of Netta Fornario on Iona.
2023-06-15
47 min
Scottish Folk
Chapbooks, Faeries and Pirates
Some charms and curses from Scottish 18th century Scotland, Pirates in the Highlands and lots of folktales from the Borders
2023-06-07
41 min
Scottish Folk
Goddesses, Gods and Snakes
Connections between female deities and snakes and wolves and pigs in Scottish folklore. Featuring a farting ogress, a sea witch, a sea god and much more.
2023-05-31
29 min
Scottish Folk
The Paths We Choose
A mixture of history and folklore, stories about following a certain path. A dairymaid’s deal with the faeries, a minister martyred, the Cailleach’s Holy Grail and more…
2023-05-12
27 min
Scottish Folk
Beltane Episode
Scottish traditions and stories of Beltane; including the Dragon of Kinnoull; the Salmon of Knowledge and the importance of sharing cake.
2023-04-26
27 min
Scottish Folk
Some Favouites
A collection of ancient Scottish stories, some of your requested favourites and the first Fianna tale.
2023-04-18
21 min
Scottish Folk
A Few Worthies
Why sound is so important in Scottish folk culture, how did Gaelic save lives in WWII, a Giantess on St Kilda and some other worthies from Scottish history
2023-04-05
22 min
Scottish Folk
Supernatural
For the 7th episode it only seems right to have stories of unexplained visions, supernatural creatures and weird history from Scotland
2023-03-28
22 min
Scottish Folk
Some folklore
A collection of stories passed to me that I’m passing to you, including an origin tale, a fierce water spirit, faithful hounds, Scottish ancestral folk tradition and nature spirits.
2023-03-21
18 min
Scottish Folk
Mystery Man of Ben Avon
A true mystery from history. In 1938 two gamekeepers found the headless body of a man dressed in a business suit on the South East slopes of Ben Avon, one of the most isolated and remote locations of the Cairngorms.
2023-03-14
15 min
Scottish Folk
Whisky Stories
Stories from Scottish history about illicit stills, smugglers and going legit. Also a wee folktale from Balloch and the Scottish love story that started the Japanese whisky industry.
2023-03-10
25 min
Scottish Folk
Poaching
The Hermit of Kinpurnie, Ferreting, A 19th century notorious poacher, an accidental Bronze Age find and evasive women poachers.
2023-03-03
13 min
Scottish Folk
The Weird
A wee collection of stories about found poems, ouija boards, cursed arrows and what it meant to be a wayward woman in 17th Century Scotland
2023-03-01
11 min
Scottish Folk
The 1st episode of The Scottish Folk Podcast with storyteller: Eileen Budd
The very 1st episode of The Scottish Folk Podcast, featuring ancient legends of warriors, mystical islands & a Dundee love charmer called Spunky Janet.
2023-02-23
09 min
Coffee Fueled Stories
Eileen Budd: Scottish Storyteller Extraordinaire
Send us a Text Message.Meet the Scottish author, artist, and storyteller: Eileen Budd. In this episode we talk about Scottish mythology, her amazing illustrated book, and we created a new segment: Learn to Swear with Eileen, see PDF below 😉.The book is available here:Ossian Warrior Poet book:https://wideopensea.co.uk/ossian/Scottish Book Trust profile is here:https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/authors/eileen-buddAnd the free Gaelic PDF is here:https://lastwolf.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GAELIC-FOR-REBELS-VS2.pdfMythical Creatures Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8JGLvp_BFsThank you for listening. Go Forth and Be...
2023-02-10
52 min
MBP (Murder, Blood, & Psychopaths)
Episode 17- "The Boogie Man": Hamilton Howard Fish" (Aka Albert Fish) The final part.
Welcome to Episode 17- "The Boogie Man: Hamilton Howard Fish" (Aka Albert Fish) The final part. WARNING: Rape, Cannibalism, and horrific acts on children are discussed. I tried to keep it as light as I could. I apologize in advance you can skip over it if it becomes too heavy. Welcome all to the Pod. This is the Final Episode of this Monster Albert Fish. We unpacked his stints in prison that would never stick and 11 psychiatrists who deemed him to be sane. We delved into the history of his fascination with the Macabre. We get into t...
2022-10-24
50 min
Scottish Independence Podcasts
Scots Leid - Past, Present and Future
Welcome to Ep 2 of our series The Indy Jigsaw Show hosted by Marlene Halliday and Fiona McGregor from IndependenceLive media. In this show we cast our minds beyond the Yes vote and consider what life will be like as a normal independent country. Please subscribe and share with anyone you think would enjoy this podcast. In this episode we look at the Scots Leid, or language, with the help of four inspirational guests who are all champions for the language in their respective fields. Our guests are: Illustrator, author and short film maker Eil...
2022-03-04
54 min
Lilith's Left Hand
Yule Tidings
Happy Solstice, Yule, and New Year's to you all! Winter is here so Emma and Jessica sit down to discuss the importance of storytelling at this time of year, why we are haunted by the ghosts of our past while simultaneously looking towards the future, and how our families certainly participated in the spooky winter tale telling. We have a special guest story at the end of the episode that we are sure that you will love. Eileen Budd, a Scottish artist, author, & storyteller, weaves a Scottish tale about Hogmany.Eileen Budd's Yule story start at 48min 13 sec...
2021-12-24
54 min