The Loremen Podcast - Page 2 of 6 - Forgotten folklore, obscure curiosities and local legends.

S3E23 – Swedish Nymphs with Evelyn Mok

May 2020June 2020 Alasdair

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Swedish comedian Evelyn Mok brings us a selection of Scandinavian stories from Sweden’s SECOND best city – Gothenburg.

S3E22 – The Three Plagues with Jenny Collier

May 2020May 2020 Alasdair

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The Loremen dive into the Welsh myth of Lludd and Llefelys and learn that London was founded by a Welshman. Who knew?

S3E21 – The Fraternity of Vagabonds

May 2020May 2020 Alasdair

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The 16th century was a dangerous place, kids. Con artists and robbers roamed the land, causing mischief. It was a lot a lot like the John Wick franchise.

S3E20 – The Ghosts of Sherbourne House

May 2020May 2020 Alasdair

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The Loremen meet old Mister Crump in this listener-suggested tale of Gloucestershire oddities.

S3E19 – 1816: The Year Without A Summer

April 2020May 2020 Alasdair

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Alasdair takes a deep dive into an epic, extraordinary year. 1816 was the Year Without A Summer.

S3E18 – Robert the Doll with Francisco Gonzàlez

April 2020May 2020 Alasdair

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FLORIDA MAN RECORDS PODCAST! The Loremen are joined by indie game auteur Francisco Gonzàlez to learn about Robert the Doll and the Skunk Ape.

S3E17 – The Goat Boy of Surbiton with Harriet Braine

April 2020June 2020 Alasdair

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Award-winning comedian Harriet Braine bring us modern folk legends in the form of a goat-headed cheesemaker, a dead giant and the world’s oldest paper boy.