Episodes 257
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (97)
Since Nov 2018
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feeds.megaphone.fm

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About This Podcast

Fireside is the Irish Storytelling Podcast. Kevin C. Olohan is your host and Fireside Bard. Every Wednesday, Kevin takes a story from Folklore or Mythology, gives it a fresh retelling, and discusses the story itself and the craft, culture and history of Storytelling. Whether you’re a folklore fanatic, or someone who just enjoys hearing a good yarn, you can always join Kevin by the Fireside. For any sponsorship inquiries contact [email protected]

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Recent Episodes

The Snow Queen

May 27, 2026 32m

In episode 254, Kevin tells the Hans Christian Andersen tale of the Snow Queen - two friends are divided by the shards of an evil mirror. But not even the harshest cold can keep them apart. Order…

The Evil Eye

May 20, 2026 33m

In episode 253 of Fireside, Kevin tells the folk superstition of the Evil Eye: That one bad look that gives you bad luck, and how that same anxiety has roots in the foundational Irish myth... Order…

The Little Mermaid

May 14, 2026 36m

In episode 251 of Fireside, Kevin tells the world famous tale of The Little Mermaid - a story of desire, identiy and the sacrifices we make for the things we want. *Note* this episode was recorded in…

The Milk White Doo

Dec 10, 2025 32m

In episode 251 of Fireside, Kevin tells the Scottish folk tale of a wicked stepmother and a young boy who is cooked into a stew, but returns for retribution as a Milk White…

Orpheus - 250th Episode Special

Dec 03, 2025 52m

its the 250th episode of Fireside, and The Fireside Bard tells of the original and most significant of all bards - Orpheus. The Supreme master of words and music, who dared to defy the gods to…

MacPhie's Black Dog

Nov 19, 2025 35m

Episode 249 of Fireside, a folk tale from the Hebrides of a rogue named MacPhie who goes hunting with a myserious black hound, only discover that it is true when they say - every dog will have his…

The Devil's Horse

Nov 12, 2025 34m

Episode 248 of Fireside - On the northside of the tiny Isle of Man, the locals endeavour to build a church, but when the would-be house of worship is repeatedly torn down, people start to wonder if…

The Werewolves of The Other Side

Nov 05, 2025 40m

Episode 247 of Fireside - Gabriel has always been curious about the other side of the river, a place where no one ever goes...and when he hears that's because of werewolves that live there, he…

The Death Spancel

Oct 31, 2025 40m

In episode 246 of Fireside is the Irish tale of a lustful landlord, a dark eyed woman, and a terrible curse that would bind them together…

Stoker: The Wondrous Child

Oct 29, 2025 40m

In episode 245 of Fireside, we have the final adaptation from Bram Stoker's collection Under the Sunset: A brother and sister go on a quest to learn where babies come from - they voyage across the…

Stoker: The Castle of the King

Oct 27, 2025 40m

In episode 244 of Fireside, A poet is separated from the love of his life, and goes on an impossible journey to reunite with her. He must journey through the Valley of Darkness, hear the Music of…

Introducing | The Greatest Matter

Dec 20, 2024 39m Bonus

An audiodrama for fans of Fireside! The Greatest Matter is a new gothic crime tale set in Victorian Dublin, about a criminologist who arrives in the city and gets caught up in a murder investigation…

Stoker: Lies and Lilies

Nov 29, 2024 30m

In episode 243 of Fireside, A young girl learns of the Beautiful City where people go to live when they can no longer dwell Under the Sunset. A place where all are welcome except those who love lies.…

Stoker: How Seven Went Mad

Nov 29, 2024 32m

In episode 242 of Fireside, Kevin adapts the Bram Stoker tale of a young boy and his magical pet raven Mr. Daw. When the boy is having trouble with a math problem, he wishes that the number 7 never…

Stoker: The Shadow Builder

Nov 20, 2024 28m

In episode 241 of Fireside, Kevin tells the tale of The Shadow Builder, who rules over the Procession of the Dead Past - where all things that have happened go, before melting into the Gates of…

Stoker: The Invisible Giant

Nov 20, 2024 28m

In episode 240 of Fireside, Kevin continues his adaptations of Under the Sunset by Bram Stoker.The giants are gone. The giants have been gone for so long, that some doubt that they ever existed at…

Stoker: The Rose Prince

Oct 31, 2024 28m

In episode 239 of Fireside, we continue the Stoker saga, with an adaptation of The Rose Prince from Under the Sunset. King Mago is the ruler of the land Under the Sunset, but when a horde of giants…

Stoker: Under the Sunset

Oct 31, 2024 31m

In the return of Fireside, Kevin becomes a new series of adaptations from Bram Stoker's book of original fairytales: Under the Sunset. in the title story, we meet a world much like our own, that can…

The Frog Prince

Feb 29, 2024 30m

In episode 238 of Fireside, Kevin adapts the Grimm Tale of The Frog Prince, a spoiled princess loses her precious golden ball, but when a mysterious frog offers to get it back for her, the princess…

Briar Rose: The Sleeping Beauty

Feb 29, 2024 32m

In episode 237 of Fireside, Kevin adapts the Grimm Tale of Briar Rose, better known as The Sleeping Beauty. A king and queen are desperate to have a child, but when their blessing arrives, one…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Fireside have?

Fireside has published 257 episodes since November 2018, covering topics in Arts, Books.

Is Fireside still active?

Fireside is currently moderate with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 34m.

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