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Every week, we explore the origins of your favorite myths, folklore, fairy tales, and stories from pop culture. From Little Red Riding Hood cannibalizing her grandmother to Zeus' hundredth love affair, nothing is off limits! Sorry for ruining your childhood!
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We bring you Classic Children's stories of all kinds to keep your young ones entertained, read by a professional voice actress. The themes range from animal stories, to stories that teach, to classic favourites like Tom Thumb, Red Riding Hood and more. Settle in, have a listen and enjoy. Visit us at https://www.ko-fi.com/happythoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-children-s-story-podcast--4219679/support.
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The Violet Hour presents - RED RIDING HOODS. A team of “Final Girls” – sole survivors of horrific mass murders – join forces to hunt malevolent entities while uncovering the apocalyptic conspiracy uniting them. Starring Hayley Pullos (General Hospital), Sam Doumit (The Hot Chick), Gina Kim, Mikayla Bartholomew (King Richard) and Carolyn Hennesy (Terminator 3, True Blood, Cougar Town) Directed by Sarah Joy Brown (General Hospital) Original Score by MikelParis (O.A.R.) Listen weekly, on Monday ...
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Discussing stories.
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Amanda Seyfried (Letters to Juliet, Mamma Mia!), Shiloh Fernandez (Skateland), Max Irons (Dorian Gray) and director Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight, Thirteen) discuss the making of Red Riding Hood. Moderated by TV presenter, Jenni Falconer, at the Apple Store, Regent Street, in London.
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Red riding hood Cover art photo provided by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@impatrickt
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Welcome to Bearily Bear Stories, the Signal award-winning podcast where classic fairy tales get a bold, modern twist! Hosted by Miral Sattar, a mother of three and passionate storyteller, this podcast transforms outdated tales into empowering adventures featuring smart, self-reliant princesses. Each story showcases diverse, confident characters from around the globe—no damsels in distress here! Travel to vibrant cultures with reimagined favorites like The Smart Princess and the Pea, Sleeping ...
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Enter the imagination of master storytellers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz as they reflect on the worlds and characters they’ve created for ABC’s hit show, “Once Upon A Time,” which returns with an all-new Season 2 premiere at 8/7c Sunday, Sept. 30. To submit a question about the show, go to facebook.com/OnceABC.
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Most of our childhoods were filled with Brothers Grimm tales, whether we recognized it or not at the time. Cinderella. Snow White. Even Little Red Riding Hood. However, the versions of the stories most of us grew up on are watered down. They’ve been Disneyfied. The origins of these stories are much, much darker and not for the faint of heart.
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On this podcast we discuss lesser known characters and events from history. Some of the details of these historical accounts may be debated and on this show YOU get to decided: Is it History? Or is it Hearsay?
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Every day, we go on with our daily routines not knowing that in the darkness, in the corners of reality, there are terrifying truths that we do not even know about. Secrets and scandals are being done. The only way that we find out is the hopes that someone leaks it out. That's where I come into the picture. There are bullshit stories about certain things which are far from the truth, but there are stories out there that get mixed up with those. I am here to tell you about those true conspir ...
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Three best friends spin the Spinning Circle of Stories: a wheel containing various myths, folktales, children’s books, and other nonsense. Whatever the wheel lands on, they must adapt the story into a feature film.
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From the legendary writers like Beatrix Potter, Grimm Brothers and Watty Piper to name a few, Chimes brings to you children stories of Cindrella, Snowdrops and Seven Dwarfs, Puss in Boots, Alice in Wonderland, Goldilocks and Three Bears, The Tale Of Peter Rabbit, Little Red Riding Hood, Aladdin and Magic Lamp, Goose Girl, Sleeping Beauty and many more. Enjoy these all time Classic English tales in our kids bedtime stories section and let your own imagination shape your vision of the story. F ...
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The Three Ravens is an English myth and folklore podcast hosted by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux. Each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, we take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it ...
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From comic books, to Star Wars, to Star Trek, and everything nerd related. We are the Bald Black Nerds #BBN
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കുട്ടികൾക്കായുള്ള മികച്ച മലയാളം കഥകളുടെ എക്കാലത്തെയും പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട ശേഖരം ആസ്വദിക്കൂ. ബിയാട്രിക്സ് പോട്ടർ, ഗ്രിം ബ്രദേഴ്സ്, വാട്ടി പൈപ്പർ തുടങ്ങിയ ഇതിഹാസ ഇംഗ്ലീഷ് എഴുത്തുകാർ മുതൽ കുട്ടികൾക്കായി ഈ കഥാസമാഹാരം ഞങ്ങൾ അവതരിപ്പിക്കുന്നു. സിൻഡ്രെല്ല, സ്നോഡ്രോപ്സ്, റാപുൻസൽ, പുസ് ഇൻ ബൂട്ട്സ്, ഗോൾഡിലോക്ക്സ് ആൻഡ് ത്രീ ബിയേഴ്സ്, ലിറ്റിൽ റെഡ് റൈഡിംഗ് ഹുഡ്, അലാഡിൻ എന്നിവയും അതിലേറെയും പോലുള്ള നിരവധി ക്ലാസിക്കുകൾ മലയാളം ഫെയറി കഥകളുടെ പട്ടികയിൽ ഉൾപ്പെടുന്നു. കാലാകാലങ്ങളായി കുട്ടികളുടെ പ്രിയങ്കരമായ ഈ മലയാളത്ത ...
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The Fantasy Fiction Podcast
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Uncle Mikey tells some of his favorite stories!
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Can't sleep? Let me tell you some stories in a very boring voice to put you to sleep. These stories will primarily focus around mythology, religion and comics
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Delve into the unsettling, the unexplained, and the downright peculiar side of English history on Peculiar Britain: Odd Crimes & Bizarre Mysteries. Each episode unearths a new story from the dark and twisty corners of England—think strange heists, baffling murders, quirky local legends, and unsolved mysteries that defy reason. Join our host every week as we peel back the layers of these captivating cases, exploring the historical context, the theories, and the enduring intrigue behind each t ...
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Poems and stories for children, read by Keith M. Bower
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In this podcast we share the true story of "tall" tales, the ten means the number of episodes in a season.
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Follow Charlie and Maman as they make up crazy, random, funny bedtime stories together. It may start with a wizard, or a dragon, and you’ll never guess where it will end! 100% homemade! Cover art photo provided by Joshua Zellner on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/
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Short bed time stories for children. Cover art photo provided by Mario Azzi on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@spacemonkey
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Welcome to Grace Bray Villarreal, where amazing things happen.
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Telling Fairy Tales and Folklore from cultures all over the world as audio plays. This show is part of the Story Forge Network.
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Timeless stories? Not really ;-) Discover secrets the Grimms or Disney never told you about.
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Podcast by CDS Podcast
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A hilariously horrifying make-believe crime podcast exploring the dark side of our favorite fairytales, cartoons, and children's movies.
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Tale of Tales is a podcast based on discovering the tales behind the fairy tales heard as a child. From Grimm Brothes, to Disney, to more.
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In my podcast I will be reading stories from the past or present, from books or sometimes Reddit. Sometimes It'll have my own special take. Any commentary is appreciated and taken into consideration. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jodie-kberia/support
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Each week, a group of storytellers gathers around a campfire. There's world-weary club MC Edgar Allan Poe, nerd dad Stephen King, violent goth Mary Shelley, squid-obsessed wimp HP Lovecraft, and others. A comedy-horror semi-anthology adapted from Bitter Karella's Hugo-nominated microfiction.
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Fairy tales! Bedtime stories! Folk tales and adventures! Original fantasy short stories for kids and grown ups. All stories written and narrated by George Prince. © George Prince 2020
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Welcome to Fey Hollow: The Fairy Tale Murders — AXN Asia’s first-ever crime thriller podcast. Featuring a lineup of international talents across 8 exciting episodes, step into a world of mystery and suspense and choose the ending of your choice.
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Me Olga made me do this Cover art photo provided by Daniel Olah on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@danesduet
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The storytelling realm is devoted to bringing you authentic fairy tales, fables, and myths preserving the ancient art of storytelling for generations to come. This podcast will contain episodes for children and also a detailed analysis of subjects for adults. Update: My podcast and website have been down for the past few months. My website is back up and I am re-uploading my previous podcasts. New podcasts will be coming in August. Thank you for your Patience!
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Love Learning is an audio learning tool for children brought to you by the teachers at Teach Starter. We’ll share weekly activities in every area of the curriculum, as well as tips and support for learning. Listen in for stories, guided meditations, listen-and-do activities and much more. We love teaching, and we’re here to help you love learning!
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A true crime podcast with a, "way back in the sticks", father and son talking about all the weird and redneck crimes that happen down in the boondocks!
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Hosted by Ben Rimalower and Daniel Nolen, Cast Offs takes a look at Broadway, divas, and pop culture.
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Little Ears Theater brings children's stories to life with a FULL cast of voice actors and 3D sound design! With new spins on old classics, Little Ears Theater is fun for the whole family. Perfect for a long drive or cutting back on screen time. Give us a listen and leave a review! Thanks for listening to Little Ears Theater! Little Ears - Big Imaginations!
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Children's books are in the news lately -- and not always for good reasons. Books for people under 18 are disproportionately the targets of bans and censorship. This is obviously a major issue for free speech, for the rights of often underrepresented groups to tell their stories and for the rights of others to be able to hear those stories. But it’s also a sign that children’s books are actually right in the middle of important political conversations, and attempts to ban them can be ignored ...
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Fairy tales are both stories of transformation and symbolic poetry. They are gifts from our ancestors, offering symbols and guidance for our human development. In this show artist, philosopher and teacher Sean Kramer will lead us into the imaginal realm of fairy tales, where we will find healing images and wise teachings for our own journey through this enchanted world. About the Host After studying art and the classics of philosophy and science, Sean Kramer lived for two decades as monk and ...
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Bob Freedland is an amateur investor who is also a retired physician and blogger. He has been blogging for years on Stock Picks Bob's Advice but took a hiatus when his practice took most of his time. He is now back podcasting and sharing his ideas and rationales for investing. An amateur investor, he always advises listeners to check with their professional investment advisers prior to making any decisions. However, his approach is methodical looking at latest quarterly results, a look at th ...
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of 'cut' - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including:✔️ 6 Minute English✔️ Learning English from the News✔️ Learning…
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Who Killed Little Red Riding Hood? Muriel Drinkwater Murder
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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Content Warning + Summer Time! 1:31 - Muriel Joan Drinkwater 3:16 - Missing 5:19 - Investigation Begins 7:44 - Persons of Interest 12:09 - Harold Jones 16:34 - Cold Case & DNA Technology 20:05 - DNA Clears Potential Suspects 23:30 - New Possible Suspect 26:36 - Effects On The Family & An Unanswered Question 30:07 - F…
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Little Red Riding Hood and Rumpelstiltskin
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Our eighth episode of Lang Fairy Tale tellings is a two-for-one, including both Little Red Riding Hood (which is so short) and Rumpelstiltskin - both tales about freaky masculinity and the dangers of being a lone female. If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal collections were assembled between 1889 and 1913 by a married coup…
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The Little Red Riding Hood Murder: Who Killed Muriel Drinkwater?
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A forgotten cold case. A murdered schoolgirl. The real Little Red Riding Hood who vanished in 1946—and left behind Britain’s most haunting true crime mystery. Twelve-year-old Muriel Drinkwater was smart, kind, and beloved in her small Welsh village. On June 27, 1946, she set off on her usual walk home from school—singing, wearing her red coat. She …
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Secrets of the Thames Part 1 of 2: Harry Lambeth's Teeth
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And now for something completely different! Today we bring you the first of a two-part double-bill of special episodes made with the help and support of London Museum Docklands, all about the new 'Secrets of the Thames' exhibition. In this first installment we chat about some key terms, such as 'Foreshore' and 'Mudlarking,' while digging into the s…
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We're starting this week strong, with a Lang Fairy Tale called The Wonderful Sheep which starts out like King Lear, and then, all of a sudden, a woman falls in love with a sheep. Be assured - it all stays perfectly PG-rated. But then that ending... crikey! If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal collections were assembled bet…
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Feel that sizzling summer heat? Well, it might just be blowing off today's Lang Fairy Tale, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp. Fair warning though, it's not all that much like the Disney version. For example, there are two evil sorcerers out to undo Aladdin in this telling. Plus he's a Peeping Tom who seems to get his mother to do everything for him. …
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 7 uses of ‘light’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ …
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Growing Up on Alcatraz - The Children and Families of Alcatraz
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Happy FlexiSpot Prime Flash Sales, UP TO 65% OFF! You also have the chance to win free orders. Use my code ''YTE730'' to get extra $30 off on the E7 Standing desk. FlexiSpot E7 standing desk:https://bit.ly/44Sr0Jl (US) https://bit.ly/3Gfb1vJ (CAN) In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing the children who grew up on Alcatraz Isla…
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Our Lang Fairy Tale for this episode is The Water-Lily and the Gold Spinners, which is a story about a prince who transforms himself into a crab, three cursed princesses, and a wicked witch whose love of cake proves her undoing... Also featuring that apparently famous hero 'The Wizard of Finland.' Whoever he is! If you are unfamiliar with the Lang …
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Today's Lang Fairy Tale telling is The White Cat - a fairly twisted little story about a Prince falling in love with a feline, a Dad who doesn't want to give his sons their dues, and little tiny things of great value, hidden in other tiny things. Such as ring-sized dancing dogs that go, "Bow-wow." If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, th…
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Bedtime Anytime Classic Stories for Children - The Marvelous Land of Oz - Pt 9
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Hello from the Classic Children’s Story podcast. We bring you narrations of classic children's stories of all kinds to keep your young ones entertained, read by a professional voice actress. The themes range from animal stories to stories that teach, to classic favourites like Tom Thumb, Red Riding Hood and more. We continue with – The Marvelous La…
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Today's Lang Fairy Tale telling is The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood, which is a story about vengeful fairies, brave princes, non-consensual kissing, and evil Ogresses getting their just desserts... If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal collections were assembled between 1889 and 1913 by a married couple, folklorists and tran…
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Philosophers have said that there are only seven stories we keep retelling throughout history. Tonight, we're going to take the story of Rapunzel and tell it again. This is The Treatment: A Podcast About StoriesBy The Becks
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Our tenth Lang Fairy Tale telling is a beloved classic: East of the Sun and West of the Moon, which is a story with three sets of threes, a giant bear with a waxy shirt, trolls, weddings, a whole load of windy brothers, and a very determined heroine... And if you really enjoy an East of the Sun and West of the Moon telling, do check out the Three R…
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Our ninth episode of Lang Fairy Tale tellings is Felicia and the Pot of Pinks - a very strange story about gossipy hens, cruel older brothers, and 'Pinks' - whatever the heck they are! If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal collections were assembled between 1889 and 1913 by a married couple, folklorists and translators Nora…
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We’re on a break at the moment to plan, research, and write all sorts of things, but, to fill the gap, this is the second of two new compilation episodes containing a trio of stories from across our earlier series. We have entitled this episode “Three Morality Tales” as this clutch – well, they aren’t all straight allegories, but they do engage wit…
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Get 50% off your first order of Sundays at https://sundaysfordogs.com/JONSOLO or use my code JONSOLO at checkout. Thank you Sundays for sponsoring this episode!🔥 Shop Merch: https://meremortals.store🧑💻Join the Discord for FREE! (limitations apply)» https://www.patreon.com/JonSolo► Follow Messed Up Origins™! » TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@messed…
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Classic Stories: The Hound of the Baskervilles
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of 'dead' - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ L…
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The Graffiti That Wouldn’t Die: Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?
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In 1943, a woman’s body was discovered inside a wych elm tree in Hagley Wood. Her identity was never confirmed. But what truly haunted the case was the graffiti: “Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?” It began appearing soon after the body was found and reappeared for decades. The Bella mystery is more than a murder. It’s a cultural ghost story. From the…
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🩺 Dr. Death: How Harold Shipman Changed British Medicine Forever
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He was a doctor. A healer. A trusted friend. But Harold Shipman killed more than 250 people. 🩺💀Discover how Britain’s most prolific serial killer evaded justice for decades. Harold Shipman was the epitome of trust—a quiet, well-respected doctor in Hyde, Greater Manchester. But behind the calm demeanor was a calculated murderer. With at least 215 co…
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The Ribbon That Took Her: The Unsolved Murder of Sheila Martin
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Two girls. Two woods. Ten days apart. One chilling pattern that haunts Britain’s past. In this episode of Peculiar Britain, we step into the eerie quiet of post-war Fawkham Green to revisit one of Kent’s most haunting unsolved crimes—the brutal murder of 11-year-old Sheila Martin in 1946. But this isn’t just a story of one small village's grief. Ju…
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Our seventh Lang Fairy Tale is one a short one but a good one: Why The Sea Is Salt - a quest for earthly happiness through the power of cured meats, seasoning, and a magical hand-mill that can make anything. Just don't ask us where the Old Man came from, or what happened to him... If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal colle…
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Bedtime Anytime-Classic Stories for Children-Uncle Wiggily's Travels-Part 6
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Thank you for joining us on this episode of the Classic Children’s Story podcast. We're back with the next chapter of "Uncle Wiggily's Travels". The gentleman makes a new feline friend and there is a mention of buttercups! They prove to be very useful! Have a listen and find out why. ****** Coffee fuels us up ... donations keep us going... please p…
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We’re on a break at the moment to plan, research, and write all sorts of things, but, to fill the gap, this is the first of two new compilation episodes containing a trio of stories from across our earlier series. We have entitled this episode “Three Monsters” because these are tales about seemingly inhuman creatures from English folklore with deci…
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 12 uses of 'pay' - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ L…
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The HORRIFIC Origins of CZsWorld | Zac Morris
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Head to https://squarespace.com/jonsolo to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JONSOLO! Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the show!► Follow Messed Up Origins™! » TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@messeduporigins» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/» Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheRealJonSolo» Twi…
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Philosophers have said that there are only seven stories we keep retelling throughout history. Tonight, we're going to take the story of Jack and the Beanstalk and tell it again. This is The Treatment: A Podcast About Stories **PRODUCTION NOTE - There were some issues with this audio recording. We did our best to fix it, but some of Codie's recordi…
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The sixth tale in our "Fairy Book Project" is one of the most iconic of all: Cinderella - complete with glass slippers, mean sisters (again!) and a particularly strict rule related to midnight... If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal collections were assembled between 1889 and 1913 by a married couple, folklorists and trans…
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The fifth tale in our "Fairy Book Project" is The Master Maid - a deeply twisted romance about how mean troll sisters are, the mountain-growing power of salt, and how great it is to be the king's son... If you are unfamiliar with the Lang Fairy Tales, these seminal collections were assembled between 1889 and 1913 by a married couple, folklorists an…
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How Monopoly was used to Free POWs during WWII
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0:00 - Intro 0:25 - Disclaimer & Inspo for todays episode 1:21 - The Origin of Monopoly 2:44 - The REAL Origin of Monopoly 12:49 - The History of MI9 15:33 - Christopher Clayton Hutton 20:45 - Maps & Monopoly 25:58 - Getting the games into the POW Camps 30:18 - Knowing what to look for 31:42 - Sending a message 34:08 - Other ways they snuck stuff i…
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On this week's episode of Local Legends, the very last episode of Series 6, Martin is joined around the campfire by award-winning storyteller, performer, author, poet, lyricist, and very nice man, Hugh Lupton! Hugh’s career spans over 40 years, both in terms of his solo projects and his partnerships with other artists, writers, musicians, illustrat…
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of 'turn' - in 5 minutes. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popu…
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The Lovely Litha Midsummer Super Solstice Special!
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On this week's Bonus Episode - the last one of Series 6 - we're talking all things Midsummer! Folding in the history of the term 'Litha' which is sometimes also applied to the day, we're talking Gerald Gardner and the birth of Wicca, the parts Aleister Crowley, the Druids, and the Rosicrucians had to play in the revival/creation of pagan traditions…
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In today's episode of Three Ravens, it's series finale time, and Martin is guiding us through the history and folklore Norfolk! We begin by acknowledging quite what an extraordinary journey we have been on in just over two years, and then discuss Appleby Horse Fair which is happening right now - get along to it if you can! Then, we navigate to Norf…
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The Somerton Man: Australias Greatest Mystery
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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:33 - Disclaimer - Requested Solved case 1:27 - The Man On The Beach 3:49 - Police Arrive 7:14 - Autopsy 10:28 - Un-Natural Death 13:19 - The Suitcase 20:48 - New Evidence & The Inquest 23:10 - The Book 28:31 - Jilted Lover Theory 31:00 - Spy Theory 33:54 - Derek Abbott 40:11 - Derek & Colleen’s Announcement 41:50 - Identi…
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Local Legends #41: Dr Owen Davies and Dr Ceri Houlbrook
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On this week's episode of Local Legends, the penultimate for Series 6, Martin is joined around the campfire by folklorists, academics, and Folklore Society big-wigs, Dr Owen Davies and Dr Ceri Houlbrook. They are the masterminds behind, the University of Hertfordshire’s Masters degree course in Folklore Studies. It’s a one of a kind qualification, …
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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 16 uses of 'lose’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts inclu…
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The Messed Up Mythology of THE MONKEY ZODIAC
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Philosophers have said that there are only seven stories we keep retelling throughout history. Tonight, we're going to take the story of Prometheus and tell it again. This is The Treatment: A Podcast About StoriesBy The Becks
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On this month's episode of Magus we are peering back through the mists of time, to a time of myth and belief in myths, to investigate the origins, theoretical biography, and the symbolic meanings of an Arthurian icon: Morgan Le Fay! From the first mention of Morgan Le Fay in writing, care of Geoffrey of Monmouth in the 12th century, we explore how …
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In the vibrant city of Cap Haitian, a clever young girl named Victoire uncovers a powerful secret: trees that grow in an instant and only share their fruit with those who are kind. Faced with a cruel brother and the weight of helping her family, Victoire must use her wits—and a bit of magic—to create a better life. But when her brother discovers he…
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On this week's episode - the penultimate of the series - Eleanor is luring us out into the rolling farmland and woodlands of Hertfordshire, to dig deep into its history and folklore, and wake the ghost of a fiery, horse-riding highway-woman! We start off chatting about the relative 'Nothing Day' that is the 2nd of June, running through some broader…
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On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined around the campfire by folklorist, YouTuber, and all-round champion for Staffordshire, Jack Raven! As anyone familiar with his documentaries and video essays will know, 'Jack Raven' is a character - a talking, animated corvid - inspired by the 20th century Staffordshire folklorist and musici…
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