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Fireside
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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4.9 stars from 219 ratings
New-fan1010
Well sourced, analysed & re-adapted for modern oral storytelling. The host excels at tying the threads between the stories/cycles into a cohesive narrative.
zaq.,. via Apple Podcasts · Ireland · 12/22/22
This is the best podcast EVER
I can’t even put into words how awesome this podcast is. I’ve wanted to understand the folklore and mythology of my Irish ancestors, but it’s just not something that is easily accessible like Egyptian, Greek or Roman myths. I love that the the host is truly a bard in that he makes the stories his...Read full review »
Mira Maria via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/05/22
Positively enchanting
I love everything about this podcast! Production quality, the theme song, the storyteller’s voice, the sound effects, the stories themselves, and a wee bit of the craic. Simply charming on every level…
MB in Connecticut via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/17/22
Recent Episodes
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 Dread. But every so often even the Shadow Builder becomes invested in the stories of mortals. And it is...
Published 11/20/24
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 all. But just because you cannot see something, doesn't mean that it isn't there. Order Gardensea...
Published 11/20/24
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 destroy a neighbouring kingdom, it will fall to the son of the king to face the gigantic foe. Order...
Published 10/31/24
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