Irish Gothic Podcast
Spencer Wright & Chris Patterson
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Join Spence and Chris on "Irish Gothic," a podcast exploring Ireland's myths and legends. Each episode delves into folklore, bringing ancient faeries, banshees, and Celtic warriors to life. The hosts invite listeners to uncover Ireland's past, whether they are folklore enthusiasts or new to these tales. "Irish Gothic" transports you to a realm where the supernatural intertwines with history. Please tune in for spine-tingling stories, cultural insights, and humour as they examine Ireland's darker heritage.
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Irish Gothic Bites : The Leprechaun
Send a textWhilst Chris and Spence work away to prepare to delve into Cú Chulainn on next week’s episode, we have enlisted a very special guest to fill in this week - Spence’s daughter, Eliza. Listen…
EPISODE TEN : LEGEND OF THE LEPRECHAUN (PART 2)
Send a textWelcome back to part two of the legend of the little green sprite, smoking a pipe and with a rainbow coming out of his *** (at least according to Chris). On this episode, Chris and Spence…
EPISODE NINE : LEGEND OF THE LEPRECHAUN (PART 1)
Send a textThis week is part one of the mischievous tales of Ireland’s iconic little green man; he Leprechaun. A fan of a prank themselves, listen to Chris and Spence unveil the secrets of Ireland’s…
EPISODE EIGHT : THE SHILLELAGH, IRELAND'S FIRST WEAPON
Send a textChris and Spence are hitting each other over the head with sticks in this week’s episode of Irish Gothic….. April Fool’s ! All joking aside, on this week's episode, Chris and Spence are…
S2E1 EPISODE SEVEN : ABHARTACH
Send a textVampires are … Irish !?Welcome to season two and a happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Irish Gothic ! No, you haven’t drank too many pints of the black stuff, you read that right -…
Irish Gothic Bites : The Dark Hedges
Send a textThis week, Chris bites into the mystery that surrounds Ireland's Dark Hedges. Listen in to learn more about the iconic beech trees which formed the epic Kingsroad in HBO's Game of…
Irish Gothic Bites: The Good Woman
Send a textThis week, Spence takes you into the world of Thomas Crofton Croker and his book Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland, published in 1825.The Good Woman is a misadventure…
Irish Gothic Bites: The Weeping Lake
Send a textJoin Spence in the first of our mini-episodes as we prepare for the new season later in the month. This week, we hear about an Irish Priest who meets 'The Old Gentleman' himself, the…
S1E6 EPISODE SIX : AN IRISH CHRISTMAS
Send a textHO HO HO, NOLLAIG SHONA DUIT ! Chris and Spence have donned their red (or black) Santa suits to tuck into more than just a minced pie for Irish Gothic’s first Christmas special. We’re…
S1E5 EPISODE FIVE : THE KELPIE
Send a textHaunting the lakes and streams of the Celtic isles is a malevolent shape shifting spirit : the Kelpie. Join Chris and Spence as they unlock the myths and legends which surround this…
S1E4 EPISODE FOUR : PATRICK, THE PATRON SAINT OF IRELAND
Send a textOn today's episode, Chris and Spence put down their pints of Guinness to delve into the myths and legends that surround Ireland's Patron Saint : Saint Patrick. Listen now to hear tales of…
S1E3 EPISODE THREE : THE GIANT'S CAUSEWAY
Send a textThe Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to…
S1E2 EPISODE TWO : THE DULLAHAN, IRELAND'S HEADLESS HORSEMAN
Send a textThe Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to…
S1E1 EPISODE ONE : IRELAND, THE HOME OF HALLOWEEN
Send a textThe Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to…
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