Alasdair, Author at The Loremen Podcast

Loremen S2 Episode 13

March 14, 2019March 13, 2019 Alasdair

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In this final episode of series two we come bang up to date (to the 1970s) with a North Eastern tale of Celtic effigies. Then we narrowly avoid Royal slander to chat about the incomparably named “Mickleton Hooter”.

Loremen S2 Episode 12

March 7, 2019March 13, 2019 Alasdair

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Comedian Athena Kugblenu joins the Loremen with a fable about a Ghanaian trickster. Meanwhile James takes Alasdair boggart-bowling in historic Lancashire.

Loremen S2 Episode 11

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019 Alasdair

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Two extraordinary tales from North West England. An ill-fated prophet prophet predicts the wholesale destruction of Northwich. Meanwhile, a lost story from series one re-emerges from the depths to drag you under.

Loremen S2 Episode 10

February 21, 2019February 27, 2019 Alasdair

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A flesh and blood monster stalks the streets of London, causing bloodshed, terror and mass hysteria. James and Alasdair meet innocent victims, scurrilous liars and the 18th Century’s greatest prankster.

Loremen S2 Episode 9

February 14, 2019February 13, 2019 Alasdair

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Jenny Collier joins the Loremen in a Valentine’s Day Special: tales of star-crossed lovers from Wales. Also featuring the world’s biggest lovespoon.

Loremen S2 Episode 8

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 Alasdair

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Guest loreperson Sindhu Vee shares an Indian tale explaining why “everything happens for the best” – even spot of torture. And Alasdair uncovers a northern Weekend At Bernie’s.

Loremen S2 Episode 7

January 31, 2019February 21, 2019 Alasdair

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Witches, black dogs, crabs, happy whales and toads. This compendium of tall tales has it ALL.

Loremen S2 Episode 6

January 24, 2019February 21, 2019 Alasdair

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Alasdair tells a tragic monkey’s tale and James turns private eye, on the trail of a Cornish Bluebeard.

Loremen S2 Episode 5

January 17, 2019February 13, 2019 Alasdair

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A knight errant lobs a baby in a stream and twins are struck deaf by a sinister wooden chest. Curious tales of the macabre and absurd from your friendly neighbourhood Loremen.