Beste Islay podcasts (2024)

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Islay Folklore: Giants, Fairy Changelings, and the Water Bull 17:20

11h ago17:20

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Islay is an island to the west of Scotland, at the entrance to the Firth of Lorn. It's 25 miles north of Northern Ireland. Archaeological evidence shows people lived here from 8000 BCE, with evidence of Neolithic and Bronze Age tombs and burial sites. Columba and his missionaries brought Christianity to the island, which Norse raiders also adopted …

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Islay Book Festival 2024 36:32

23d ago36:32

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This Is Islay's Jean MacLellan in conversation with Charlène Busali, Chair of this year's Islay Book Festival. Together they discuss various elements of the festival, its events and activities which take place between 29 August and 1 September 2024. For more information visit islaybookfestival.co.uk. This Is Islay is a volunteer-led podcast which c…

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Epis 151 - And Now Mice Are Becoming Invisible?? 1:03:47

3d ago1:03:47

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The High Holidays are fast approaching, and we're getting in gear here at KC. One doesn't have to look hard today, unfortunately, to see how much Rachamei Shmayim are needed for all of Klal Yisrael. Just in the last 2 weeks, we lost 2 Gedolei Yisroel, more innocent Jews were murdered, and anti-Semitism is again in full view all over the world and o…

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Lindisfarne Legends: St Cuthbert, Ghostly Monks and the Petting Stone 15:47

7d ago15:47

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Lindisfarne, or Holy Island, lies some 11.5 miles to the south east of Berwick-upon-Tweed, just off the coast of Northumberland. Only accessible at low tide, the island still possesses a mystical air, no doubt from its time as a Christian pilgrimage site. Probably most famous as the production centre of the Lindisfarne Gospels, or the island that g…

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Epis 150 - Sad, But Not Broken 53:42

10d ago53:42

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It's almost a year since October 7th, and in that year there have been many ups and downs. The news that came over the weekend of the IDF getting so close to rescuing six hostages from Gaza, only to find they had been murdered, hit all of Klal Yisrael especially hard. Still, Am Yisrael Chai - as we've said, we know how the story ends, and so we kee…

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Legends of Mythical Birds: From the Phoenix to the Firebird 17:13

15d ago17:13

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It's easy for mythical birds to capture the imagination, whether it's the phoenix rising from the ashes, or Aethon eternally pecking Prometheus' liver. And let's not forget Odin with his ravens, Huginn and Muninn, or Memory and Thought. In Norse myth, they travelled out into the world and flew back to Odin to report on what was happening. Not all m…

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Folklore of Ornamental Birds: From Holy Birds to Death Omens 19:08

15d ago19:08

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Humans have found a whole range of uses for birds over the centuries. Hunting with them, keeping them for their song, using them for food or divination - and because some of them are uncommonly pretty. Look at the magnificent peacock with its elaborate tail, or the sweet little goldfinch with its black and red mask. Even the humble dove is both pro…

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The Royal Highland Education Trust 51:59

17d ago51:59

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The Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) is a charitable organisation that looks to bring farming, the working countryside, and Scotland’s Natural Capital to life for young people. The trust aims to connect Scotland’s youth to the countryside, and give insight into food, farming and countryside management in Scotland. The trust achieves this throu…

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Epis 149 - Beware The Wrath of the Israeli Chickens! 49:05

17d ago49:05

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Hezbollah finally retaliated, but not before Israel could preemptively strike a huge number of their missile launchers. Still, the retaliation did come, and the major victims were many. And they were chickens. Actual chickens. In good news the IDF rescued another hostage that they found alone and gaunt in a terror tunnel, and he is recovering nicel…

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Loch Leven's Larder 37:26

19d ago37:26

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Loch Leven’s Larder is an enterprise with the farm to fork concept at its core, with the farm providing produce to the café and shop. Since 2005, the larder has put community and sustainability at the forefront of its operations, to provide the Loch Leven area a place to enjoy locally sourced healthy food in a relaxed atmosphere with views of the l…

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Debunking Historic Building Myths with James Wright 1:20:48

24d ago1:20:48

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James Wright (Triskele Heritage), is an award winning buildings archaeologist. He has two decades professional experience of ferreting around in people’s cellars, hunting through their attics and digging up their gardens. He hopes to find meaningful truths about how ordinary and extraordinary folk lived their lives in the mediaeval period. James is…

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Epis 148 - Vladimir Putin: Salesman Extraordinaire 1:04:07

24d ago1:04:07

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President. Dictator. Farmer. Salesman. Yes, we're talking about Vladimir Putin, and after hearing about the latest deal he made, you'll agree that he must seriously be one of the best salesmen in the world! In Israel news, the north is heating up, and six hostages remains were bh recovered as the world continues to await any potential response from…

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Special - The End of Days and Sefer Ovadia With Jake Turx 1:58:52

28d ago1:58:52

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Sefer Ovadia. A seemingly simple, one chapter prophecy that many read as a Haftorah but few really attempt to understand. In this special epis, Jake Turx, Senior White House Correspondent for Ami Magazine takes us through his journey as he attempted to shed light on the deeper and hidden meanings behind Sefer Ovadia, and he attempts to answer: was …

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The Folklore of Garden Birds: Blackbirds, Sparrows, Wrens & Robins 20:16

29d ago20:16

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It's often easy to overlook what we see every day, or at least regularly. Perhaps that's why we overlook our humble garden birds in favour of majestic eagles or mischievous ravens as our favourite birds. Yet the commonality of these small, yet often noisy, birds explains why there is a comparative dearth of folklore about them. Compared to other bi…

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Epis 146 - Iran In The Crosshairs! 56:02

1M ago56:02

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As we pass Tisha B'av, unfortunately Mashiach hasn't shown himself, but keep the faith Klal Yisroel! Iran has been quite busy, whether threatening Israel, interfering with the elections, or just having their proxies terrorize the world. We tackle it all, as well as all of the latest updates from Israel. Of course we give all of the important electi…

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We'll be back tomorrow + Coming Soon to KC! 1:47

1M ago1:47

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Don't make that face! We had to fast and mourn too! Never fear, we'll be back tomorrow iy"h with an all new Epis. In the meantime, check out this clip from our Special, dropping THIS MOTSAI SHABBOS! Help us continue creating content! Visit http://www.buymesomeherring.com We have a call-in number where you can hear the cast! Tell your friends and fa…

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The Folklore of Birds of Prey: Companions and Competition 20:07

1M ago20:07

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Birds of prey have an interesting relationship to humans, having been both competing predators and avian companions for leisure pursuits. They've provided omens through the practice of augury, or divination by flight pattern. They appear in heraldic badges or become associated with deities in mythology. But they also have links with ordinary people…

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Yokai and Japanese Folklore with Thersa Matsuura 38:35

1M ago38:35

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Thersa Matsuura, an American author living in Japan, explores lesser-known aspects of Japanese culture, folklore, superstitions, and myths. Fluent in Japanese, she uses her research to write stories and for her podcast Uncanny Japan. She's also the author of The Book of Japanese Folklore, which explores a range of spirits, monsters, and yokai for J…

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Epis 145 - Israel Wins At The Olympics! 1:08:51

1M ago1:08:51

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It has been a tense week as Klal Yisrael awaits a potential response from Iran, and we remain on edge as Tisha B'av approaches. Still, we can still get a sense of pride when Israel, a tiny little country with a tiny population, pulls ahead of tens of Arab countries in medal count! In addition to the Olympics coverage, we talk about the major news o…

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The Art of Nature (Unst, Shetland) - A Social Club Preview 19:55

1M ago19:55

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How far north can you go in Scotland? In today's episode, I'm sharing with you a bonus story that I produced for my Patreon community, the Wild for Scotland Social Club, back in season 1! 'The Art of Nature' is a short story about my first trip to Unst, the northernmost island in Shetland (and thereby in Scotland as well as the entire UK). We're vi…

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Special - The Ultimate Respect For Klal Yisrael - A Conversation With R Yossi Landau 1:12:03

1M ago1:12:03

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There are those special people in the world whose work is literally Chessed Shel Emmes - and the work of R Yossi Landau is one of those people. Managing Zaka in the South could never have prepared him for the experience of October 7th. In this episode we have a heart-to-heart conversation about his experience, the aftermath and the hopes for the fu…

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The Folklore of Aquatic Birds of Cliffs, Lakes and Rivers 20:55

1M ago20:55

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Few watery scenes are quite complete without birds in the picture. Ducks drifting across a country pond. Gulls wheeling in the sky above the beach, before they divebomb an unsuspecting tourist for their chips. Kingfishers flashing along a river, a bright dazzle of colour against the water. They're so much a part of the scenery that aquatic birds ha…

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Epis 144 - Ok Enemies of Israel - Who's Next?? 1:17:33

2M ago1:17:33

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Trying to stay ahead of the news here at KC has not been easy. In this week's episode just when we thought we covered the major stuff - boom - Haniyeh is assassinated and we have to do an emergency Zoom to cover it! But we do it for you, our listeners and we know you appreciate it. In addition to the latest Israel news this week covers Bibi's visit…

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Sunderland Ghost Stories: Grey Ladies, Serial Killers and Poltergeists 31:55

2M ago31:55

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Sunderland began life as three separate settlements on the River Wear. A fishing village called 'Soender-land', or land that is cut asunder' existed by 1100. By the 18th century, Sunderland had replaced Wearmouth, and that's why we still call it Sunderland now. In the past, Sunderland has exported coal, lime, alum, ropes, glass, and pottery. Sunder…

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Witches and Witch Trials with Marion Gibson 49:11

2M ago49:11

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Marion Gibson writes accurate, engaging books about witches and magic in history. She’s been interested in witches for over thirty years, since she read the words of women accused of witchcraft in Elizabethan England. Why were they accused of crimes they didn’t commit? And why did they confess? Marion’s books tell the stories of these women and the…

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Epis 143 - The Orange Man Takes On The Cackler 59:53

2M ago59:53

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The news is literally moving too fast to keep up, but we're here to make sure you don't miss all of the important stuff. Coming right off of the attempted assassination, President Joe Biden suspended his re-election campaign and endorsed VP Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. We analyze, play the clips and give our usual commentary. Also h…

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Epis 142 - That Time We Hijacked The Living L'Chaim Studios (With Eli and Yaakov Langer) 1:41:51

2M ago1:41:51

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Well they tried to have us forcefully removed but short of calling the cops, once we got in we weren't going to leave - at least not without taking their Youtube congratulatory plaque. Eli and Yaakov Langer from Living L'chaim have transformed the online Jewish world with their podcasts, among them Inspiration for the Nation and Kosher Money, but t…

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Carlisle Legends: Ghosts, Secret Tunnels, and The Cursing Stone 28:56

2M ago28:56

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Carlisle began life as Luguvalium, a Roman settlement that grew out of the fort on the site. It was the capital of an ancient British kingdom. Both Vikings and Saxons captured the city. Over time, it took on strategic importance for its location near the Scottish border. But with so many clashes between the Scots and the English, not to mention the…

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Epis 141 - Extreme Shul Raffle Prizes - With Nidal Ghaneem 1:16:57

2M ago1:16:57

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As the country continues to reel from the attempted assassination of President Trump, we decided that with all of the theories and facts swirling about, our best bet to making sense of it all was to bring back our friend, ex-Secret Service commander, sniper and special forces member, Nidal Ghaneem. Nidal's goes in depth on the cascading failures th…

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SPECIAL - The Photo of the Decade 17:33

2M ago17:33

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Coming via Zoom to cover the assassination attempt against former President Trump. Help us continue creating content! Visit http://www.buymesomeherring.com Support Our Brothers and Sisters! One Israel Fund - https://oneisraelfund.org/ United Hatzalah - https://israelrescue.org/donate/ Friends of the IDF - https://www.fidf.org/ We have a call-in num…

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Devils, Cats, Tiny Streets & Witches: York Folklore At Its Best 19:11

2M ago19:11

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While York is often considered one of England's most haunted cities, other strange and unusual tales lurk in its narrow snickleways. There are stories of premature burial, printer's devils, cats that are either lucky or cursed, depending on your perspective, highwaymen, and an inevitable tale of witchcraft. Let's find out more in this week's episod…

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Epis 140 - The Jewish Exodus From France 48:49

2M ago48:49

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Just when you thought maybe, just maybe things were getting better for Jews worldwide, the French far-left has won the most seats in their recent election bringing with it more anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment and potential governance. Never fear! KC is here to get you through it all with a smile. Covering the latest in Joe Biden's continued…

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The Dark Side of Sheffield Folklore: Spectres and River Spirits 16:26

2M ago16:26

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There is much of the strange and haunting in Sheffield's folklore. Does that make it a haunted place? There are stories of water gods in the River Don, demanding annual sacrifices, boggards in boggard lane, spectral visions of highwaymen, ghosts, and even Spring-Heeled Jack! Let's find out more in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the …

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Epis 139 - Don't Worry, Biden's Got It All Under Control! 58:28

2M ago58:28

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We're back in the studio just in time to cover the most shocking, disturbing and worrying presidential debate possibly in American history. In this episode we go through the good, the bad and the "wait.. what just happened" moments. Also covered are Bowman's defeat, Omar's dual loyalty, and the rest of the major political news. Of course, Israel co…

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Rue Folklore: Warding off Poison, Plague and Pestilence 17:34

3M ago17:34

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Rue was cultivated in England for its medicinal use, having been introduced by the Romans! It appears in folk remedies to ward off evil spirits, poison, and plague, It also works in prophecy and hexes. Let's find out more in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/rue-fo…

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LENs and Forth Rivers Trust 29:03

3M ago29:03

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Forth Rivers Trust leads the Leven LENs, a collaborative project that aims to match investors with local activities and projects, that preserve and enhance the Leven catchment’s natural assets. This strategy for long-term investment will deliver a healthy productive landscape, while benefitting the environment, boosting biodiversity and uplifting l…

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Epis 138 - Don't Drink The Pepsi!! 44:40

3M ago44:40

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And at the blink of an eye, it's summertime again and it's HOT here in the US Northeast! Still, neither heat, nor sleet, nor snow nor traveling can keep our dedicated hosts down. This week's episode comes via Zoom (since one of our hosts are traveling.) We cover this week the Gallant visit to the US, US policy towards Israel and the ongoing war in …

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St John's Wort: The Folk Magic of the Midsummer Plant 16:43

3M ago16:43

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St John's Wort often flowers around Midsummer's Day, or the Feast of St John, hence its strong links with St John. It's one of the most important plants in European folk magic! It's used for protection, warding off nightmare, and even love divination. Let's find out more in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and references on…

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Epis 137 - Spotting A Jewish Shabbos Goy 56:53

3M ago56:53

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It's been a long two weeks and the pressure to cover all of the stories is REAL! First as usual we tackle the latest from the war in Gaza as well as the general fallout around the world from the ongoing situation. Also, news from the Jewish world including the Adirei Hatorah event, and calling out the anti-Semites wherever they are. Additionally, w…

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Romanian and Irish Fairy Lore with Daniela Simina 1:10:03

3M ago1:10:03

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Daniela Simina is native of Romania, granddaughter of a Fairy Seer and medicine woman. She became acquainted with fairies through the local lore and folklore and through direct personal experience. Daniela teaches courses, classes, and workshops on various modalities of energetic rebalancing and of course, fairies. She is the author of Where Fairie…

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Lemon Balm Folklore: Sweet Smells & Folk Remedies 15:27

3M ago15:27

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Lemon balm, or Melissa officinalis, is a member of the Lamiaceae family, along with mint, rosemary, marjoram, sage, basil, and lavender. Its popular name comes from the fact the leaves smell of lemon when crushed. In contemporary witchcraft, balm makes a popular ingredient in incense used for healing, reducing grief, or boosting the memory. It's al…

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Revisiting Hiking the Hebridean Way (+ Barra Travel Tips) 29:15

3M ago29:15

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Last month I visited the Isles of Barra and Vatersay - two islands in the Outer Hebrides that I hadn't returned to since solo hiking the Hebridean Way in 2018. My trip inspired me to revisit one of the first stories I shared with you on Wild for Scotland. It's called 'Out of Nowhere'. But there is another reason why I decided to give this story an …

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SPECIAL - RESCUED!! 29:25

3M ago29:25

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We waited on Shabbos, holding our breath, to find out if the rumors were true. Israel made a daring rescue operation and successfully rescued four hostages! We'll go over the details, the fallout and the media spin while thanking Hakadosh Baruch Hu for the amazing news! Help us continue creating content! Visit http://www.buymesomeherring.com Suppor…

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Poppy Folklore: The Symbol of Sleep, Death, War, and…Love? 16:19

3M ago16:19

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Poppy folklore isn't just full of Remembrance Sunday or sleep charms. It even has links to love and honouring the dead! Let's find out more in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/poppy-folklore/ Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://ww…

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Epis 136 - Game Over For Trump?? 1:00:22

3M ago1:00:22

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It was the verdict heard throughout the world: Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts! But 34 counts.. of what?? Before the Trump haters start to celebrate it needs to be asked: what exactly was the crime, and with a whole slew of unprecedented rulings and rule changes, we ask the question: is this verdict actually a good precedent for the country? Also …

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Iris Folklore: Perfume, Remedies, and a Rainbow Goddess 17:52

4M ago17:52

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The iris is one of those instantly recognisable flowers, showy and bright with its voluminous petals, able to add a splash of colour to any garden. They've been beloved by humans for millennia, apparently favoured as far back as ancient Egypt as a decorative device. So how does the iris show up in folklore? Let's find out more in this week's episod…

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Epis 135 - The Amazing Footwear of Hamas Commandos 1:00:03

4M ago1:00:03

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As Jews worldwide celebrated Lag B'omer, war in Gaza raged on. Israel finally entered Rafah, while the rest of the world continues to condemn them and call for a ceasefire, and a de facto win for Hamas. But never fear listeners: a note from one of the Gedolei Yisroel clues us in on the real support the IDF receives! This week brings back (finally!)…

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Trees on Farm 40:58

4M ago40:58

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It’s a brand-new series of Natural Capital with a brand-new host! To kick things off Harry speaks to Scottish Forestry’s Lyn White, who is their forestry and farming development officer. Lyn promotes an integrated approach to farming and forestry, to aid understanding and explore opportunities for them to work more effectively together. We discuss …

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Milan Legends of Dragons, Ghosts, and the Devil 19:28

4M ago19:28

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As we've seen with these European cities, ancient settlements often produce a range of ghosts and legends. It's unsurprising, with so many people living out their lives in close proximity across such a span of time. Milan's folkloric side includes traditional cuisine, dragons, ghostly women in black veils, and even a column defaced by the Devil - a…

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Epis 134 - The Life and Times of Cmdr. Eli Copter 1:09:43

4M ago1:09:43

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There are times where the news is slow, and there are times where it seems like it's never-ending. Both present their challenges to podcasts like ours. NOT THIS TIME!! The news is literally writing our show for us! We can sit back and watch newscasters talk about Eli Copter, and Congresspeople talking to each other like they're on the street gettin…

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