In the ancient forest of the past, the roots of our family trees intertwine. Deep within the heartwood of our lineages, the stories and folkways of our people slumber, abundant with timeless truths. Folklore, the old key, turns the lock to unveil this ancestral treasure, inviting us to breathe life into the forgotten ways of yore."Welcome to 'Folkloring,' the podcast that takes you beyond folklore discussions and invites you to actively engage with practical folklore and magic in your daily life. This isn't your typical podcast; it's a hands-on journey into the realms of ancestral wisdom and enchantment.
Episode 36: Dark Goddesses Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we look at dark goddesses. We will explore dual goddesses, the triple goddess and dark goddess symbolism. Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.com Give us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/folkloringpodcast.bsky.social) You can find Tracy’s folklore and resistance games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/ Producer: Tracy Nicholas.
4/16/25 • 38:51
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we look at the works of Martin Tracey. We talk about vampire footballers, scary rabbits and tiny underground cannibals. If you want to find Martin, you can locate him here: Www.martintracey.co.uk or just email him at: martinpaperbackwriter@yahoo.co.uk Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/folkloringpodcast.bsky.social) You can find Tracy’s folklore and resistance games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Producer: Tracy Nicholas.
3/28/25 • 46:46
Episode 34: F.D. Lee Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we look at the works of F.D. Lee and her Pathway Tree series. We delve into the sleeper effect, just world belief and so much more! Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/folkloringpodcast.bsky.social) You can find Tracy’s folklore and resistance games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Producer: Tracy Nicholas.
3/16/25 • 59:33
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we look at some famous curses, types of curses and ways to not only curse people but also protect yourself from curses! Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/folkloringpodcast.bsky.social) You can find Tracy’s folklore and resistance games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Producer: Tracy Nicholas.
3/3/25 • 43:00
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we will be sitting down with Wes Al-Dhaher, co-creator of Tales of Khayr ,Graphic novelist and author of the dark fantasy comic Brotherhood of the Wolf. You can discover more at: https://talesofkhayr.com/Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast) Or Bluesky (folkloringpodcast.bsky.social)You can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Sound editing by Tracy Nicholas.
2/15/25 • 50:29
Folklore of Bigfoot, werewolves and Other creepy stuffWelcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we will be sitting down with Jack La Fountain, author and expert on bigfoot and Werewolf lore! You can find Jack at: https://www.jacklafountainauthor.com/ Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast)You can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Sound editing by Tracy Nicholas.
1/31/25 • 52:53
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we look at some great mythology and folklore about cauldrons. We hope you enjoy the tales, symbolism and history of cauldrons! Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/folkloringpodcast.bsky.social) You can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Producer: Tracy Nicholas.
1/13/25 • 36:23
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode explore weather divination including superstitions, methods of predicting and even ways to prevent bad weather. There’s also a New Year’s Eve practice you can try! Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/folkloringpodcast.bsky.social) You can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Producer: Tracy Nicholas.
12/25/24 • 42:06
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at house spirits. We look at similarities and differences in house spirit folklore in different cultures and explore why house spirits are meaningful to us. Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast), TikTok (folkloringpodcast) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/folkloringpodcast.bsky.social) You can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Producer: Tracy Nicholas.
12/5/24 • 35:20
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at the Folklore of Frugality. We will explore tales of frugality, cautionary tales of excessive frugality (don’t be miserly!) and stories of greed gone wrong. If you would like to help Tanya’s family recover from Hurricane Helene, you can find her here: https://gofund.me/178dcd7a and if you prefer to give to an organization for general support, please look here: Broad River Volunteer Fire Departmenthttp://www.broadriverfire.org/index.htmlOperation Blessinghttps://www.ob.org/Cajun Navyhttps://cajunnavyrelief.com/Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast) or TikTok (folkloringpodcast) You can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Producer: Tracy Nicholas.
11/17/24 • 47:06
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at the Folklore of Eggs. We will look at superstitions about eggs, folklore and myth involving eggs and lots of folkloring that you can do with eggs! Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast) or TikTok (folkloringpodcast) You can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Producer: Tracy Nicholas.
10/31/24 • 31:30
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at the Folklore of Knives (well SOME of the folklore of knives!). We will explore ritualistic and ceremonial uses for knives, lots of superstitions around knives and a bunch of practical ideas about incorporating the folklore of knives into your life. Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast), Instagram (@folkloringpodcast) or TikTok (folkloringpodcast) You can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Producer: Tracy Nicholas.
10/17/24 • 32:16
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at the Folklore of Bread. I look at superstitions, a few specific types of breadand some surprisingly racy beliefs having to do with bread. Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast) You can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Producer: Tracy Nicholas.
10/3/24 • 38:54
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at Harvest Folklore. I explore deities, traditions, lore and, as always, ways to bring the folklore of the harvest into your current life. Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast) You can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Producer: Tracy Nicholas.Original logo design by Tanya Carwyn.
9/21/24 • 41:42
Episode 21: The Folklore of Fungi Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at The Folklore of Fungi! I make bad jokes, but hopefully some good insights! Please let me know your thoughts.Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast)You can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Producer: Tracy Nicholas.Original logo design by Tanya Carwyn.
9/6/24 • 37:52
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at The Folklore of Teeth. We will look at the magic, stories and lore around teeth and their uses, both ritualistically and practically. Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast) You can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Producer: Tracy Nicholas.Original logo design by Tanya Carwyn.
8/22/24 • 44:01
Episode20: Folklore and Ancestral Veneration Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we will be sitting down with Ben Stimpson, author of Ancestral Whispers, A Guide to Building Ancestral Veneration Practices. Ben is an integrative therapist, spiritual director, author, podcaster, and scholar of folklore and history. Originally from North Wales, he has lived much of his life in Ontario, Canada.Ben’s academic and professional record is varied with focuses in social work, counselling, and the humanities. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies minoring in Classical, Medieval and Religious studies from the University of Waterloo, a Diploma in Spiritual Psychotherapy (Transformational Arts College, and, a Diploma in Social Service Work (Humber College. He is a Registered Member with the British Association of Counselling. You can find Ben at: https://www.benstimpson.com/ Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast)You can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Sound editing by Tracy Nicholas.
8/6/24 • 78:34
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we will be looking as some examples of sacred water including water divination, offerings, wishing wells and ritual sacrifice to the water spirits. Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast)You can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Sound editing and logo design by Tracy Nicholas.
7/23/24 • 51:12
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we explore various aspects of the folklore of time including the concepts of time, ways to tell time and time symbolism. Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast)You can also find Tanya on instagram @folklore.home.companionYou can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Sound editing by Tracy Nicholas.Logo design by Tanya Carwyn.
7/9/24 • 65:31
Episode17: Folk Catholicism Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at Folk Catholicism. What it is, what it is not and how it is affected by culture, location and other factors. Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast)You can also find Tanya on instagram @folklore.home.companionYou can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Sound editing by Tracy Nicholas.Logo design by Tanya Carwyn.
6/25/24 • 51:22
Episode16: The Folklore of Iron, Silver and Copper Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode we take a look at the folklore of iron, silver and copper and some of the many uses of these important metals. Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast)You can also find Tanya on instagram @folklore.home.companionYou can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Sound editing by Tracy Nicholas.Logo design by Tanya Carwyn.
6/11/24 • 62:34
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. This week we look at the folklore of the skies above. We we learn about the folklore of the sun, moon, celestial events, planets and much more. More information on planting by the signs can be found here:http://www.soilcropandmore.info/Newsletter/Zodiac/PlantingByTheMoon.htm Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast)You can also find Tanya on instagram @folklore.home.companionYou can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Sound editing by Tracy Nicholas.Logo design by Tanya Carwyn.
5/28/24 • 61:50
FoodwaysWelcome to the Folkloring Podcast. Foodways is a connection between food-related behavior and patterns of membership in cultural community, groups, and society. Food customs and consumption practices are integral components of cultural identity formation. Food serves as a tangible link to cultural roots, facilitating the maintenance and renegotiation of identity in new environments. Delving into the folklore surrounding food reveals insights into mankind's enduring quest for understanding their environment. Join us as we explore traditional and modern practices, behaviors and beliefs surrounding food. EnjoyQuestions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast)You can also find Tanya on instagram @folklore.home.companionYou can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Sound editing by Tracy Nicholas.Logo design by Tanya Carwyn.
5/14/24 • 81:54
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. This week we are looking at the folklore of linen and how it is used in folk magic, folk medicine and everyday life. Linen artifacts have been dated back to 6000 BC and with such a long history of use, there is a lot of lore attached to it and we take a deep dive into this important textile.Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast)You can also find Tanya on instagram @folklore.home.companionYou can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Sound editing by Tracy Nicholas.Logo design by Tanya Carwyn.
4/30/24 • 54:42
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. This week get ready for a deep dive into the folklore of divination. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, for more well known modes of divination like tarot, to some more obscure ones. EnjoyQuestions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast)You can also find Tanya on instagram @folklore.home.companionYou can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Sound editing by Tracy Nicholas.Logo design by Tanya Carwyn.
4/16/24 • 69:46
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. This week we are looking at how folklore and and has and continues to be used to resist all the different -isms, capitalism, imperialism, colonialism, and a few more besides and how we can use folklore, folkart, folkcraft and all the folky things to resist some things ourselves. Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast)You can also find Tanya on instagram @folklore.home.companionYou can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Sound editing by Tracy Nicholas.Logo design by Tanya Carwyn.
4/2/24 • 79:11
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. This week we look at everyone’s favorite activity; cleaning and tidying. Okay, maybe not everyone’s favorite, but we all gotta get it done, one way or another. You might enjoy our way, infused with folklore, better. Give it a listen and gain some inspiration! Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast)You can also find Tanya on instagram @folklore.home.companionYou can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Sound editing by Tracy Nicholas.Logo design by Tanya Carwyn.
3/19/24 • 73:01
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. This week we take a deep dive into the rich world of folklore and magick surrounding dairy. We start off with a look at the archeology and history of dairy before we launch into our exploration of the uses of dairy and dairy animals in religion, folklore and magic. If you have never anointed a candle with butter, get ready for some inspiration! We hope you enjoy it. If you do, give us a rating and review so other folks like yourself can find us. Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast)You can also find Tanya on instagram @folklore.home.companionYou can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Sound editing by Tracy Nicholas.Logo design by Tanya Carwyn.
3/5/24 • 58:24
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. This week we take a nice long look at the folklore and magick of mending. While you might expect a lot of information about the acts of mending fabric, we tackle a whole lot more mending and repairing practices from all over the world in this episode. Of course we look at mending fabric, but also explore mending pottery and even thatched roofs. We touch on issues like repair in an emotional and metaphysical sense, resilience, community, frugality and poverty mindsets. We hope you enjoy it. If you do, give us a rating and review so other folks like yourself can find us. Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast)You can also find Tanya on instagram @folklore.home.companionYou can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Sound editing by Tracy Nicholas.Logo design by Tanya Carwyn.
2/20/24 • 59:17
Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. This week we tackle the folklore of liminal spaces, as well as liminal times and everything else liminal. The “in between” times and spaces often come with a sense of unease. In this episode we explore why that is, how to work with liminal spaces and times, how they show up for us and how to best navigate them and use them to their full potential. Of course we look at the folklore and magick surrounding liminality and look at some deities and spirits that govern this area. We hope you enjoy it. If you do, give us a rating and review so other folks like yourself can find us. Questions or comments: email us at folkloringpod@gmail.comGive us a follow on Facebook (folkloring.podcast) or Instagram (@folkloringpodcast)You can also find Tanya on instagram @folklore.home.companionYou can find Tracy’s games at https://madmenandheroes.com/ Music by Al Seeger of Point of Insanity Productions at https://poigamestudio.podbean.com/Sound editing by Tracy Nicholas.Logo design by Tanya Carwyn.
2/6/24 • 61:52
