Weird Tales Radio Show hosted by Charles Christian
175 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsJoin English barrister and Reuters correspondent turned writer, editor, award-winning tech journalist and sometime werewolf-hunter Charles Christian for one hour of folklore, the supernatural, folk horror and other weirdness. "Fun and high strangeness" is how one listener described the show. The show archive of 187 episodes runs from September/Mabon 2017 to October/Halloween 2021.
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Episodes
Episode 136: Samhain, Punkie Nights & All Things Witchie & Wicca
October 21, 2020 05:19 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 136 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to practising witch, author and expert on all things fairy Morgan Daimler about the Wheel of the Year, Samhain, Halloween and the practice of witchcraft and virtual covens in times of a pandemic. Plus we talk about a much travelled mummy, the cancellation of Nottingham Goose Fair and the Punkie Nights of old. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show + https://www.amazon.com/Morgan-Daimle...
Episode 135: Willie Meikle Interview, Saint Maud Horror Movies + Much More
October 14, 2020 11:30 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 135 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to horror author William Meikle about his writing career, we talk to one of the producers of the highly rated new horror movie Saint Maud. Plus we visit Deadman’s Island, look at Memento Mori coins, avoid Jenny Greenteeth, dabble in some magick – and did you know Dracula’s castle is up for sale? Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show + https://www.williammeikle.com + https://www.susane...
Episode 134: The Ghosts of Rock ’n’ Roll & Country Music
October 07, 2020 09:32 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 134 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to journalist and writer Matt Swayne about the ghosts of rock ’n' roll and country music, including the Forever 27 Club. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show www.mattswayne.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 133: Merlin & the Arthurian Legends
September 30, 2020 12:26 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 133 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk Arthurian legends scholar and author John Matthews about the legends and history surrounding King Arthur’s magician Merlin. A man of many guises, from druid, to Celtic warrior, to shaman to prophet, to wizard, to royal adviser and even lover. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show + www.hallowquest.org.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 132: Witchcraft, Magick & Sorcery
September 23, 2020 09:35 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 132 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk London-based eclectic witch Lucya Starza about witchcraft, wicca, practical magick and, curiously, the Call of Cthulhu role playing games plus we also revisit the story of St Cyprian, the patron saint of sorcerers and witches. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://www.badwitch.co.uk/ https://www.johnhuntpublishing.com/moon-books/authors/lucya-starza See omnystudio.com/lis...
Episode 131: Fingerprints & Phantoms
September 16, 2020 08:25 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 131 of the Weird Tales Radio Show our main event is an interview with US crime scene investigator Paul Rimmasch discussing true tales of law enforcement encounters with the paranormal and the strange. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.amazon.com/Fingerprints-Phantoms-Enforcement-Encounters-Paranormal/dp/0764355295 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 130: Occult Detective Fiction + Psychic Echoes
September 09, 2020 09:20 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 130 of the Weird Tales Radio Show, author & editor John Linwood Grant tells us everything you ever wanted to know about Occult Detective Fiction plus we discuss our sometimes pointless psychic powers & echoes from the future. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://www.greydogtales.com https://www.amazon.co.uk/John-Linwood-Grant/e/B01EIGUW8G See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 129: The Legend of Jesse James & the Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar
September 02, 2020 08:36 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 129 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to author Daniel Duke about his great-great grandfather, the Old West outlaw Jesse James and the connection with the lost treasures of the Knights Templar. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://authordanduke.com/ https://jessewjames.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 128: Warlock Holmes Revisited + the Vegetable Lamb of Tartary
August 26, 2020 12:09 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 128 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we continue our urban fantasy fiction theme by revisiting an earlier interview with G.S. Denning, the author of the Warlock Holmes novels plus Janie has been looking at the weird legend of the Vegetable Lamb of Tartary. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.amazon.com/gp/bookseries/B071VM815R https://youtu.be/Jr83bJsT6OA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 127: Morgan Daimler on the Fae + Irish Folklore & Goddesses
August 19, 2020 08:08 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 127 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we hear from American author Morgan Daimler about the Fae - that’s the Faerie Folk and Irish folklore, including that most fearsome of goddesses: the Morrigan. We also look at the phenomenon of Death by Selfie (or Instagramicide) and how not to become Spiderman. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.amazon.com/Morgan-Daimler/e/B0047QW0WY/ https://twitter.com/MorganDaimler See...
Episode 126: Pop Culture Special: James Bond, Doctor Who & The Rivers of London
August 12, 2020 09:45 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 126 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we hear from pop culture expert Arlen Schumer on why Sean Connery was always the best James Bond – and how nobody did it better after the first four Bond movies. Plus we have an interview with Ben Aaronovitch on his life as a Doctor Who scriptwriter and author of the best selling Rivers of London urban fantasy books series. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show See omnystudio.com/listene...
Episode 125: Weaponised Ticks & Men in Black, Again
August 05, 2020 08:09 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 125 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to science writer Kris Newby about her research into the weaponisation of deer ticks - have scientists crossed the boundary into Frankenstein territory? And Nick Redfern is back to tell us the perils of writing books about the Men in Black - and also how he first developed his interest in the weird and paranormal. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://nickredfernfortean.blog...
Episode 124: Aliens, Ufos, Gremlins & Lammas
July 29, 2020 09:18 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 124 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to UFO and the Weird investigator Nick Redfern about the Rendlesham Forest UFO Conspiracy & Other Tales. Naomi from Inanna’s in Norwich tells us some of the traditions associated with Lammas/Lughnasadh. We also discover more Military Madness from the archives: the American plan to fire-bomb Japan with bats - what could possibly go wrong. And we meet the Gremlin, the new imp on the paranormal block. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive -...
Episode 123: Arlen Schumer on The Twilight Zone
July 22, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 123 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to Pop Culture expert Arlen Schumer about The Twilight Zone series - the best sci-fi television ever? Plus Janie is back to talk about the Folklore of Vegetables, we have a spell to make your garden grow, and are our constellations in turmoil as we look at Ophiuchus: the 13th Sign of the Zodiac? Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.arlenschumer.com https://www.nyadven...
Episode 122: Conspiracies & Assassinations
July 16, 2020 12:05 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 122 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have the second part of our interview with international conspiracy investigator Ole Dammegard about the Deep State and the assassinations Ole claims it has ordered, including the killings of Olof Palme, John Lennon, Bob Marley and Princess Diana. Plus we have a roundup of paranormal and folklore news, including Advanced Aerial Threats aka UFOs and Charon’s obols or coins for the ferryman of the dead. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - h...
Episode 121: Conspiracies, Magpies & Madhouse Ghosts
July 08, 2020 09:53 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 121 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to international conspiracy investigator Ole Dammegard about coronavirus and the New World Order. Plus: do you still salute magpies - we look at the folklore. And we report on the legends and ghosts of the Madhouse Plantation. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.lightonconspiracies.com https://www.iclassicscollection.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Episode 120: Varla’s Paranormal Parlor
July 01, 2020 09:22 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 120 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to American writer Varla Ventura about the great spiritualism craze of the late 19th & early 20th centuries plus we look at the celebrated case of the Hammersmith Ghost and we consider some July 3 folklore & the powers of being a ‘chime child' Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.varlaventura.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 119: Happy, Sad or Psycho?
June 24, 2020 09:17 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 119 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we’re exploring a little bit of pop culture as we talk to Dan Hill about decoding the faces of famous people – the stars of movies, music, sport, TV – and even politicians. They may look happy shiny people on the silver screen but inside they are scared, resentful, angry or just plain crazy. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.sensorylogic.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Episode 118: UFOs & High Strangeness with Preston Dennett
June 17, 2020 13:04 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 118 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we travel into the realms of UFOs and other high strangeness in our interview with American author, MUFON investigator and paranormal researcher Preston Dennett. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://prestondennett.weebly.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 117: Nessie, the British Bigfoot & other Beasts of Britain
June 10, 2020 08:13 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 117 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to cryptozoology author and researcher Andrew McGrath about the Loch Ness Monster, Woodwose – the British Bigfoot, and the other Beasts of Britain, including sea serpents and flying monsters. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.beastsofbritain.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 116: Black Magick, Satanism, Mysticism & Folklore
June 03, 2020 09:14 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 116 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we the concluding part of our interview with the Reverend Bill McDonald. We also talk to author Rex Hurst about his new book “What Hell May Come” which poses the novel question: what if the satanic panics of the 1980s were actually true? And we look at the curious background to the saying “Come, come, that’s all Barnard Castle". Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show www.revbillmcdonald.com...
Episode 115: The Rev. Bill McDonald on UFOs, Vietnam & Mysticism part 2
May 27, 2020 12:58 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 115 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we continue our interview with the Reverend Bill McDonald in which we discuss everything from UFOs and alien abductions to near death experiences, the Vietnam War. We also look at a case of history repeating itself by comparing the latest coronavirus fake news with that in circulation 100 years ago during the Spanish Flu pandemic. And we have news of the first officially-recorded death-by-meteorite case. Now that’s unlucky. Links: Weird Tales Ra...
Episode 114: The Rev. Bill McDonald on UFOs, Vietnam & Mysticism part 1
May 20, 2020 08:19 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBEpisode 114 of the Weird Tales Radio Show our main event is the first part of an interview with the Reverend Bill McDonald in which we discuss everything from UFOs and alien abductions to near death experiences, the Vietnam War – we’re into the men who stare at goats territory here, meditation and mysticism. We also look at the latest coronavirus fake news – that Nostradamus predicted Covid 19 in 1551 – spoiler he didn’t. And we encounter the grisly truth behind Waterloo Teeth – or eating wi...
Episode 113: Matt Salusbury on Anomalous Big Cats, Woodwose & other Mystery Animals
May 13, 2020 08:34 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBEpisode 113 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to UK cryptozoology writer, researcher & Fortean Times contributor Matt Salusbury about Anomalous Big Cats, Woodwose & other Mystery Animals. We also investigate the legend of the Shug Monkey and Pesta, the Plague Hag of Scandinavia. And we revisit some of my old drinking haunts and learn the secret of the Ghost of Soho Square. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://mattsalusbur...
Episode 112: Steve E. Asher on Paranormal Kentucky & Other Ghost Stories
May 06, 2020 08:37 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBEpisode 112 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to American author & paranormal researcher Steve E. Asher about Paranormal Kentucky, including the Ghosts of the State Penitentiary and the Western Lunatic Asylum. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://steveeasher.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SteveE.Asher https://twitter.com/SteveEAsher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 111: Beltane Celebrations, Conspiracy Theories & the Awful Nuckelavee
April 29, 2020 10:25 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBEpisode 111 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to Naomi, the Good Witch of the East, about Beltane, we have a countdown of the UK’s Top Ten Conspiracy Theories, we meet the Loathsome Nuckelavee, we preview a new book - Saints & Sinners in Dark Age England, and we ask why do we have to go to Hell in a handcart! Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B087N3NB7M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087N3NB7M See o...
Episode 110: The Beast of Bray Road & other Cryptids
April 22, 2020 08:43 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBEpisode 110 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to well-known American cryptozoology author and researcher Linda Godfrey about the Beast of Bray Road, Slenderman, Shapeshifters & other Cryptids Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://lindagodfrey.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTc-t85UeDw https://www.reelhouse.org/whitelhasastudios/return-to-wildcat-mountain See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 109: Demonology in the 21st Century
April 15, 2020 08:24 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBEpisode 109 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to Nathaniel Gillis for his take on Demons and Demonology in the 21st century - does the Dybbuk provide a model? Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://njgillis.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 108: Welsh Ghosts & America’s Puritan Legacy
April 08, 2020 10:16 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBEpisode 108 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have part 2 of our interview writer Matthew Alper and ask why America is so religious plus we talk to author Mark Rees about his new book ‘Paranormal Wales’ and hear his tales of Welsh ghosts. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://www.godpart.com/ http://www.amberley-books.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 107: Are Humans Hard-Wired to Believe in God?
April 01, 2020 12:15 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBEpisode 107 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we interview writer Matthew Alper about his book The God Part of the Brain which examines the issue of whether humans are hard-wired to believe in a god - in which case why are there atheists? It’s a fascinating and thought provoking interview. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://www.godpart.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 106: The Strange History of Poltergeists - or do ghosts have a sense of humour?
March 25, 2020 16:09 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBEpisode 106 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we interview writer S.D Tucker about his new book Blithe Spirits: A History of the Poltergeist and ask if ghosts have a sense of humour. We also hear from Naomi of Inanna’s Festival about the relevance of the Spring Equinox in a time of uncertainty and global health concern. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.amazon.com/Incident-Devils-story-Terry-Lovelace-ebook/dp/B07B7HMPPZ/ ...
Episode 105: Conspiracy Theories, Sexy Vampires & the Terry Lovelace UFO Incident Part 3
March 18, 2020 09:22 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBEpisode 105 of the Weird Tales Radio Show is our tin-foil hat edition as we look at some of the Conspiracy Theories now surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic. In the third and final part our our interview with Terry Lovelace, we bring the story up-to-date and ask if the US government has clandestine links with aliens? And in our new occasional Fabulous Creatures series we meet the Baobhan Sith, the deadly female vampire of the Scottish forests Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https:/...
Episode 104: Plague Remedies, Friday 13th Folklore & the Terry Lovelace UFO Incident Part 2
March 11, 2020 09:22 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 104 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we look at some Coronavirus and Plague news and ask if it’s time to crack open the Four Thieves Vinegar, we look at the connection between the Knights Templar and Friday 13th, and in the second part our our interview with Terry Lovelace, the screaming starts – and then the Men in Black begin their investigations... Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.amazon.com/Incident-Devil...
Episode 103: Terry Lovelace & the Devils Den UFO Incident Part 1
March 04, 2020 09:20 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 103 of the Weird Tales Radio Show our main event is the first part of an interview with Terry Lovelace about his experiences both at the hands of the aliens who abducted him and US Government agents who subsequently interrogated him – the dreaded Men in Black! And we also learn how to make a safe travels charm, some Leap Year Day folklore, and why Charles is a “Man of Paranormality" Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show ht...
Episode 102: Weather Lore, Lent Food Lore & Dinosaur Ghosts
February 26, 2020 09:15 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 102 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have an eclectic mix of stories including Janie talking about Hot Cross Bun Folklore plus we’ll also be looking for answers to a question that keeps us all awake at night, namely why do we never hear reports of people seeing the ghosts of dinosaurs? Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://www.higgypop.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 101: Biblical Archaeology & Profiling Serial Killers
February 19, 2020 09:18 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 101 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we’re talking to my old friend Micki Pistorius from the pop archaeology site Ancient Origins about myths and biblical archaeology - then, in the second part of the interview, we switch to her old day job where she served as an investigative psychologist with the South African police and was involved in profiling serial killers. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.ancient-orig...
Episode 100: Spiritual Awakening, Astral Projection & Akashic Records
February 12, 2020 09:16 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 100 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have a fascinating interview with Las Vegas-based spiritual life coach Ellen Redd about near death experiences, astral protection, alchemical marriage, achieving spiritual awakening and the akashic records. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 99: Leonardo da Vinci, Witch Bottles & the Legend of Stagger Lee
February 05, 2020 09:25 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 99 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we look at the legend of Stagger Lee - the basis for the popular murder ballad, Janie reveals some of the secret’s of Leonardo da Vinci’s painting The Last Supper, I explore the mysteries of Witch Bottles and why someone buried one on our property, and I read the Saki short story ’The Open Window’. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 98: Burns Night, Haggis & Imbolc Folklore & Traditions
January 29, 2020 09:23 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 98 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we look at the folklore and traditions surrounding Burns Night suppers and ask what is a haggis? We also have Naomi from Inannas in Norwich talk to us about the meaning of Imbolc. And we go urban mythbusting: is it true you can only balance an egg on its pointy end during an eclipse or at the equinox? Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 97: Film-maker Jason Figgis on Horror Movies & the Supernatural
January 22, 2020 09:43 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 97 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have a major interview with Irish film-maker Jason Figgis talking about the movies and documentaries he has made, along with what fascinates him about horror movies and the supernatural. We also discuss his work with the photographer Simon Marsden and cult horror movie-maker Norman J. Warren. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show Jason Figgis on IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm206188...
Episode 96: Psychic Powers & Alien Languages
January 15, 2020 09:27 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 96 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have a major interview with New Jersey-based Nancy du Tertre who describes herself as the “skeptical psychic”. We discuss next generation remote viewing - or psychic spying. Plus her various UFO/ET contact experiences which led her to write a book using comparative linguistic analysis to examine spoken, written and telepathic extraterrestrial communications. We also hear about her ten years apprenticed to a well known psychic detective and worki...
Episode 95: Ghosts, More Ghosts, Rawhead & Bloody Bones
January 08, 2020 09:52 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 95 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to John West about his book ‘Britain’s Haunted Heritage’ and hear some of his favourite ghost stories + we liberally dip into Funk & Wagnall’s Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology & Legend + we scare naughty children with the legend of Rawhead & Bloody Bones + we recount two local ghost stories including what happens when the Devil knocks on your door at midnight Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-ta...
Episode 94: Magical English History & Weird Yuletide Folklore
December 18, 2019 09:21 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 94 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we look at some weird Christmas folklore traditions to scare naughty children + we talk to author Martin Wall about his book ‘The Magical History of Britain’ - druids, Arthurian tales, Glastonbury legends and Robert Plant + we explore the pagan origins of Yule and ask if Santa Claus is really the Norse god Odin + don’t forget to wear new socks on Christmas Eve otherwise the Yule Cat will get you! Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://ww...
Episode 93: Paranormal Research & Solstice Tales
December 11, 2019 09:25 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 93 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to paranormal researcher & radio presenter Derren Mace about his ghostly encounters and then are joined by Weird Tales favourite Naomi to hear about the Winter Solstice & listen to a magical Christmas tale. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 92: Christmas Traditions & Winter Ghosts
December 04, 2019 12:25 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 92 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we’re getting into the Christmas spirit with Yuletide folklore, Christmas traditions, a little bit of the Grinch and plenty of seasonal ghost stories Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 91: H.P. Lovecraft & Supernatural Horror Fiction
November 27, 2019 09:19 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 91 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have a supernatural horror fiction special: we have an interview with writer & editor Glynn Owen Barrass about the enduring legacy of the author H.P. Lovecraft + we talk to author Ben Eads about his new book Hollow Heart and the writers who influenced him + we meet the demonic guardian of Canon Alberic’s scrapbook - which should send you off with nightmares! Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-rad...
Episode 90: Thanksgiving Folklore & Christmas Puddings
November 20, 2019 09:38 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 90 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we discuss at some of the history, folklore and myths surrounding Thanksgiving - We hear about the last English Witch Trial - We go looking for Medieval Church Graffiti - In more Practical Magick we learn how to make and use ‘War Water’ - And Janie delves into Christmas Pudding making traditions associated with Stir-Up Sunday. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show See omnystudio.com/liste...
Episode 89: Ghostly Encounters in the Ancient World
November 13, 2019 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 89 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we hear about ghostly encounters from around the world in ancient times - and learn of some of the unusual remedies for dealing with unwelcome hauntings. Mesopotamian suppositories anyone? Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show Atlas Obscura - https://www.atlasobscura.com Ancient Origins https://www.ancient-origins.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 88: Witchcraft Special with Maxine Sanders
November 06, 2019 09:20 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 88 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have a Witchcraft Special including an interview with Wicca legend Maxine Sanders the ‘Queen of the Witches’ + we talk to Darren Charles about the Scottish & Newcastle witchcraft trials, encounter a haunted computer disk drive & meet 'Day of the Dead' Barbie Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 87: Samhain Blessings & Looking for Ghostland
October 29, 2019 20:10 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn Episode 87 of the Weird Tales Radio Show our Big Interview is with Edward Parnell about his new book “Ghostland” - the search for the haunted country of ghost stories, weird fiction & folk horror movies like “The Wicker Man” + Weird Tales Radio favourite Naomi of Inannas explains the spiritual significance of Samhain/Halloween + we ask what kind of spirit are they hoping to raise with the biggest ouija-board in the world? Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive https://www.urbanfantasist.c...