Friday, December 04, 2020

Amielia talks to Santa


Santa Claus

Our roving reporter, Amielia, tracks down Santa Claus for an exclusive pre-Christmas interview. Santa, by his own admission, is 1700 years old and spends most of his year residing at the North Pole with the lovely Mrs. Claus and their magical elves. When Santa is not on duty, he is an accomplished actor, story-teller, and compere and you can find out more at gregdraven.com.

Amielia is 13 years old and goes to school in the Eastbourne, UK area. She is a very creative young lady and hopes to pursue a career in the Entertainment industry. She has appeared in several episodes of the Podshow. Keep an ear open for more interviews by Amielia in the future.

Amielia

Christmas 2020: To catch up with Santa in the Eastbourne, UK area do go find out details at Santa's Grotto Experience.


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Wednesday, September 09, 2020

Seal Skins & Sea Spray CMP SP44


The Seals and Selkies of Celtic Folklore

This is a huge show all about that magical seal-people of Celtic myth, the Sekies. You'll hear five fantastic pieces of music, two old stories, and one lovely modern story from the Faerytale Apothecary. It also includes some fascinating Selkie folklore from Morgan Daimler's New Dictionary of Fairies.

Full show-notes, details, and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/sealfolk

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Released: 8th September 2020, 1hr 17m

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For incidental music:

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Jigger, Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for more details.

 

For our Theme Music:

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

Additional Sources

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

 

Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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Monday, July 06, 2020

The Assembly of the Wondrous Head CMP054


The Saga of Branwen reaches its conclusion

The Saga of Branwen reaches its conclusion in the company of the Head of Bran on the mystical island of Gwales. This time out of time is known as the Assembly of the Wondrous Head.

This episode is the 12th and final episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/assembly

Running Order:

  • Intro 0:38

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    News and Views 1:05

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    Recap 2:47

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    Story 4:22

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    These Hollow Hills (Once More) - Damh the Bard 15:20

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Monday, June 29, 2020

The Bed of Branwen CMP053


Sorrow upon sorrow as the seven lonely knights return to Anglesey with their dying King...

After a great tragedy, the last surviving Seven Men go on towards Harlech in deep sorrow only to discover that the realm of Caradawg has suffered injury while they were away. They hear of the Battle of the Dancing Sword at which many nobles died.

This episode is the 11th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/betrayal

Running Order:

  • Intro 0:32
  • News and Views 1:12
  • Recap 4:13
  • Story 6:30
  • Listener Review - Tara 21:57
  • Paper Rainbow - George Nicholas 23:07

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Monday, June 22, 2020

Betrayal and Redemption CMP052


The gift of the Great House goes horribly wrong and war breaks out between the Irish and the Welsh.

Efnissien comes to an important decision and war breaks out amongst the celebrants in the Great House. The war between the Irish and the Welsh takes on a drastic turn as the Irish use the mystic Cauldron of Regeneration to bolster their numbers.

This episode is the 10th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

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Monday, June 15, 2020

The Two Temptations CMP051


Brân receives a very tempting offer from the Irish King, Matholwch.

Matholwch offers to build Brân the Blessed a house large enough to house him and offers him loyalty in exchange for peace. As a Client King of Brân's, Brân would become the King of the Two Islands.

This episode is the 9th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/temptations

Running Order:

  • Intro 0:35
  • News and Views 1:39
  • Recap 3:26
  • Story 5:34
  • Listener Feedback - Rodrigo 20:44
  • The Green Man - Jonathan Kershaw 22:29

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Monday, June 08, 2020

The Hosting of the Island of the Mighty CMP050


Brân receives some startling news and goes on a trip with his brothers to the green fields of Erin...

King Brân gets some very disturbing news about Branwen and gathers the Host of Prydein to avenge the insults done to his sister. A long and bloody war ensues but will Branwen be rescued?

This episode is the 8th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

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Monday, June 01, 2020

Of Kitchens and Kings CMP049


Branwen goes to reland with her husband but her new bed of roses reveals a few sharp thorns.

Matholwch and Branwen set up home in Ireland and a son is born to them. After a while, the King hears whispers from his people and Branwen suffers a terrible fate.

This episode is the 7th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/kitchensandkings

Running Order:

  • Intro 0:25
  • News and Views 1:28
  • Recap 2:10
  • Story 3:45
  • Promo - Greg Draven 20:50
  • The Children of Lir - Spiral Dance 22:29

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Monday, May 18, 2020

Blood on the Land CMP047


A hideous and horrific act occurs and the Irish High King suffers a grave insult..

Nissien and Efnissien arrive home from Rome and Efnissien discovers that the marriage between Branwen and the Irish King Matholwch has been arranged without his knowledge or presence. He feels he has suffered a great insult and exacts a most horrific revenge.

This episode is the 5th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/bloodontheland

Running Order:

  • Intro 0:34
  • News and Views 1:10
  • Recap 2:56
  • Story 4:27
  • Listener Feedback - Chris 19:50
  • Promo - Crone's Porch Podcast 21:06
  • The Stones and Bones of Albion - Damh the Bard 22:58

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Monday, May 11, 2020

The Price of Peace CMP046


Bran the Blessed and the Irish High King Matholwch sit down to discuss the terms of Branwen's arranged marriage.

Is Matholwch going to be the right husband for Branwen? Will Bran and Matholwch agree on a policy of mutual aid should either the Kingdom of Erin or the Island of the Mighty be invaded? And if they do, will Branwen be happy and what exactly will be the Price of Peace.

This episode is the 4th episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Dreaming the Crow CMP045


A huge Irish fleet arrives on the shores of Wales with an interesting proposal for Bran, the Welsh High King.

Matholwch, the Irish High King, arrives on the shores of Wales with a proposition for Bran the Blessed, the High King of Wales. He suggests a marriage between the two islands: the Emerald Isle and the Island of the Mighty by arranging a marriage between Branwen and the Irish High King, Matholowch.

This episode is the 3rd episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

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Tuesday, March 03, 2020

The Eagle Strikes CMP044


Llyr and Penarddun are married with a huge wedding feast, but their joy is short-lived.

The great King Llyr marries Penarddun in a great feast attended by the High King, who has a special plan for him. Their marriage is full of joy but sadly interrupted by a terrible tragedy. Penarddun faces a horribe decision.

This episode is the second episode of the Second Branch of the Mabinogi.

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Sunday, February 02, 2020

The Fostering of Pryderi CMP043


The young Pryderi is to be sent away from his parents.

Part 1 of the Second Branch of the Mabinogion story. Dyfed's chief Druid, Pendaran has some serious news for Pwyll and Rhiannon. Their young boy Pryderi has to be sent away to be fostered in the the court of Bran the Blessed.

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

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