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Wyrd Folk

Nikki and Sam

A duelling storytelling podcast in which the best re-telling of a folktale wins. Come with us to explore the strangest, darkest, oddest tales from British folklore. Write wyrd. Listen now.

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  • 26 episodes
  • fortnightly
  • Avg 42 min
  • English
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  • S5 · E1
    January 8 · 48 min

    Jack the Giant Slayer

    Fee Fie Foe Fum! I smell the blood of an English legend.

  • S4 · E9
    Dec 22, 2025 · 34 min

    The Holly and the Ivy

    This classic carol celebrates the best of the season marrying both pagan and Christian traditions.

  • S4 · E8
    Dec 11, 2025 · 32 min

    The Hedley Kow

    This puckish spirit likes to play tricks on unsupecting dairy maids. But is he about to meet his match?

  • S4 · E7
    Nov 27, 2025 · 30 min

    Mither of the Sea

    When the storms come it is time for the eternal battle.

  • S4 · E6
    Nov 13, 2025 · 42 min

    Spring-heeled Jack

    This fiend from urban legend lurks in the shadows to terrify his victims. But is he a mere man or the devil himself?

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