Best Charles Snart Podcasts (2025)

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The Lincoln Imp - Folklore and Superstition 14:14

6d ago14:14

14:14

Today, join Cassie in the historic English city of Lincoln, to hear the folk tales surrounding a gargoyle at Lincoln's famous cathedral, said to be the Devil turned to stone and trapped within the church.

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The Ghost of Jan Tregeagle - Folklore and Superstition 13:30

20d ago13:30

13:30

Join Cassie as she tells you a ghost story from Cornwall, in South West England, of an unscrupulous lawyer summoned from beyond the grave to testify in court, whose spirit remains trapped on Earth, eternally trying to evade the clutches of the Devil.

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The Fenodyree of the Isle of Man - Folklore and Superstition 12:42

27d ago12:42

12:42

Today, Cassie brings you to the Isle of Man, a small island in the Irish sea, to tell the tale of a fairy cursed and exiled from the fairy realm, who becomes a hard working helper to the farmers of the isle.

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The Origins of Werewolves, Part 1 2:56:34

1M ago2:56:34

2:56:34

There’s a full moon on the rise, and so Charles and Cassie have bolted the doors, stocked up on silver bullets, and armed themselves with any knowledge on Werewolves they can find. Going all the way back to the Paleolithic, they search for signs of wolf men hiding among cave people, Proto-Indo Europeans, Ancient Greeks and Romans, the Norse, and th…

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5th Anniversary Listener Q&A 52:14

1M ago52:14

52:14

In a one off Q&A session to celebrate 5 years of Mythillogical, Charles and Cassie answer all your burning questions, from 'will you cover this bit of mythology' (yes) to 'do you watch Sumo wrestling' (alas no). Enjoy! https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://bsky.app/profile/thehistocrat.bsky.social Mythillogical logo + Thumbnail art by Ettore…

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The Tragic Fate of the Children of Lir - Folklore and Superstition 23:44

2M ago23:44

23:44

Returning for another mini episode, this time Cassie brings you to Ireland, to hear the tale of the four children of the Irish god Lir, turned into swans by a stepmother jealous of their father's love for them.

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Merlin's Treasure - Folklore and Superstition 13:08

2M ago13:08

13:08

In the first of Cassie's solo spin-off, she takes you on a journey to North Wales, to hear the story of how a young Merlin founded his fortress, and the treasure he left behind, waiting for his heir to discover it.

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Cú Chulainn, Hero of the Irish, Part 2 2:01:14

3M ago2:01:14

2:01:14

Heroes arise to battle! Today, Charles the Victorious and Cassie the Nightmare Queen discover the exploits of Cú Chulainn, Ireland’s greatest warrior. Along the way, they tell of the mythical origins of the Irish people, the gods Lugh and The Morrigan, the enmity of the Ulstermen and the Connachta, and Ireland’s most famous epic, the Cattle Raid of…

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Cú Chulainn, Hero of the Irish, Part 1 2:13:35

3M ago2:13:35

2:13:35

Heroes arise to battle! Today, Charles the Victorious and Cassie the Nightmare Queen discover the exploits of Cú Chulainn, Ireland’s greatest warrior. Along the way, they tell of the mythical origins of the Irish people, the gods Lugh and The Morrigan, the enmity of the Ulstermen and the Connachta, and Ireland’s most famous epic, the Cattle Raid of…

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The Story of Santa Claus 2:36:00

8M ago2:36:00

2:36:00

Ho ho ho! In this festive special, we open up our sack of gifts to give you the story of Santa Claus, from the story of Saint Nicholas of Myra, through to Germanic traditions around Christmas, and how much these influenced the jolly old man delivering presents on Christmas Eve. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://bsky.app/profile/thehistoc…

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The Loch Ness Monster, Part 3 1:52:47

11M ago1:52:47

1:52:47

Resurfacing with part three, we continue our voyage through the history of the Loch Ness Monster, following the organisations making scientific efforts to identify Nessie, and the story of one particularly infamous Nessie Hunter. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://bsky.app/profile/thehistocrat.bsky.social Mythillogical logo + Thumbnail ar…

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The Loch Ness Monster, Part 2 1:51:23

11M ago1:51:23

1:51:23

What lurks in the unfathomable depths of Loch Ness? This time we dive into the mystery of the famous monster, from mythical creatures of Scotland, to the sightings that gave birth to the legend we know today. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://bsky.app/profile/thehistocrat.bsky.social Mythillogical logo + Thumbnail art by Ettore Mazza. Yo…

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The Loch Ness Monster, Part 1 2:51:49

12M ago2:51:49

2:51:49

What lurks in the unfathomable depths of Loch Ness? This time we dive into the mystery of the famous monster, from mythical creatures of Scotland, to the sightings that gave birth to the legend we know today. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://bsky.app/profile/thehistocrat.bsky.social Mythillogical logo + Thumbnail art by Ettore Mazza. Yo…

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Pandora's Box and the Creation of Man 2:06:11

1y ago2:06:11

2:06:11

Hey guys, it’s your girl Pandora, welcome to my latest unboxing video. Charles and Crofty join me to unpack my jar of evils, on the way learning of the creation of humanity, the trickery of Prometheus, and how the story evolved from Ancient Greece to the present day. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat https:/…

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The Flying Dutchman 1:07:35

1+ y ago1:07:35

1:07:35

On our second ever solo episode, Charles takes a deep dive into the briny seas of the 18th century, to track the origins of the phantom ship of legend. Over the course of a hundred years of voyaging we'll watch the slow development of the Dutchman from merely an unfortunate vessel doomed by storms and plague, to an ill omen for all who encounter he…

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Amaterasu and the Japanese Creation Myth 2:24:02

1+ y ago2:24:02

2:24:02

So folks, it’s been a while! On today’s episode Crofty and Charles journey to the land of the rising sun, to examine the head of the Japanese pantheon and mythical ancestress of it's Imperial family, Amaterasu. Together they examine her earliest appearances in Japanese myth, along with wider theories as to her origin and evolving significance in Ja…

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The Fairies, Part 2 1:47:37

2y ago1:47:37

1:47:37

In the second part of their examination of Fairies, Charles and Crofty tour the fairy ruins and otherworlds of both Ireland and Scotland. Here they delve too deeply into the unique fairies and pagan gods that call those nations home, and explore some of the darker sides of how fairy belief was treated in centuries past. https://www.patreon.com/theH…

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The Fairies, Part 1 1:51:20

2y ago1:51:20

1:51:20

In the first episode of a two parter, Charles and Crofty run the risk of being trapped in fairy land on a quest to understand the origins of its famous denizens. Together they trace the history of these mysterious creatures throughout Britain and Ireland, examining how they evolved from elusive elves in Anglo Saxon times, to the regal fairy courts …

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Trickster Gods of Africa and Voodoo - Bonus Episode 32:24

2y ago32:24

32:24

Who's that figure standing at the crossroads? After following Anansi’s journey from Africa to the New World, today’s bonus episode sees Charles and Crofty investigate two other trickster figures who were brought from Africa to the Americas, the gods Eshu and Legba. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Mythillog…

1
Anansi the Spider 2:31:27

2y ago2:31:27

2:31:27

Today Charles and Crofty discuss the enigmatic trickster, Anansi the Spider, tracing his origins on the fringes of West African society and religion, to his evolution into a symbol of slave defiance and rebellion in plantation Jamaica. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You…

1
Beowulf, Hero of the Old English 2:34:46

2+ y ago2:34:46

2:34:46

On today's episode Crofty makes a triumphant return, joining Charles to wax poetic about Beowulf, the Anglo-Saxon epic rich in historical and legendary connections, and to ask if the eponymous hero was a poet’s creation, or a figure of legend himself? https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Mythillogical logo by E…

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The Bell Witch Haunting 2:02:05

3y ago2:02:05

2:02:05

On an impromptu Halloween episode, Charles finds himself lost in the woods on the trail of the Bell Witch of Northern Tennessee, tracking it from the first accounts of the early 19th century, through to its fullest and spookiest of incarnations. Enjoy! https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Audio editing by Charl…

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Mesopotamian Creation Myths (w/Mythology with Mike) 1:45:15

3y ago1:45:15

1:45:15

On today's episode, Charles is joined by a special guest host to take a long voyage through two thousand years of Mesopotamian History. Together they track the earliest surviving Creation myths, beginning with the fragmentary creation myths of the Sumerians, through to the Epic Creation myth of the Babylonian period, the Enūma Eliš. https://www.pat…

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Bigfoot, Part 2 2:42:58

3y ago2:42:58

2:42:58

The search for Bigfoot continues, as Charles and Crofty discuss Patterson and Gimlin’s famous Bigfoot film, sketchy salesmen with claims of a captured sasquatch, and even attempts to identify sasquatch DNA. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Mythillogical logo by Ettore Mazza. You can find more of Ettore's ex…

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Bigfoot, Part 1 2:54:48

3y ago2:54:48

2:54:48

What’s that sound coming from the trees? Today, Charles and Crofty travel the forests and mountains of North America, hot on the trail of the elusive Sasquatch, following it from Native American legend to the mysterious Bigfoot of the 20th century. https://www.patreon.com/theHistocrat https://www.twitter.com/The_Histocrat Mythillogical logo by Etto…

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The Lincoln Imp - Folklore and Superstition 14:14

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The Ghost of Jan Tregeagle - Folklore and Superstition 13:30

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The Fenodyree of the Isle of Man - Folklore and Superstition 12:42

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The Origins of Werewolves, Part 1 2:56:34

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5th Anniversary Listener Q&A 52:14

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The Tragic Fate of the Children of Lir - Folklore and Superstition 23:44

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Merlin's Treasure - Folklore and Superstition 13:08

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Cú Chulainn, Hero of the Irish, Part 2 2:01:14

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Cú Chulainn, Hero of the Irish, Part 1 2:13:35

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The Story of Santa Claus 2:36:00

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The Loch Ness Monster, Part 3 1:52:47

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The Loch Ness Monster, Part 2 1:51:23

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The Loch Ness Monster, Part 1 2:51:49

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Pandora's Box and the Creation of Man 2:06:11

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The Flying Dutchman 1:07:35

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Amaterasu and the Japanese Creation Myth 2:24:02

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The Fairies, Part 2 1:47:37

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The Fairies, Part 1 1:51:20

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Trickster Gods of Africa and Voodoo - Bonus Episode 32:24

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Anansi the Spider 2:31:27

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Beowulf, Hero of the Old English 2:34:46

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The Bell Witch Haunting 2:02:05

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Mesopotamian Creation Myths (w/Mythology with Mike) 1:45:15

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Bigfoot, Part 2 2:42:58

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Bigfoot, Part 1 2:54:48

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