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    Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees

    Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast: Step into the weird and wonderful world of haunted Wales with this monthly podcast that explores ghost stories, Gothic tales, uncanny encounters, ancient lore, and the rich folklore of Wales.

    Join Welsh storyteller, writer, and historian Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales, Paranormal Wales) – “arguably Wales’ leading authority on the curious and paranormal aspects of the country’s history” – as he guides listeners through chilling legends, real-life hauntings, and otherworldly mysteries from Cymru and beyond.

    Each episode is a spine-tingling (and often tongue-in-cheek) journey through the eerie landscapes and haunted heritage of dark Wales. You’ll hear tales from the “most haunted” castles, real ghost stories from Wales, and spectral horse parades like the Mari Lwyd. Poltergeists, uncanny spirits, corpse candles, and phantom funerals are just the beginning. You’ll also discover mystical creatures like the Ceffyl Dŵr, the Gwyllgi, and other ghostly beasts said to roam the valleys and mountains.

    Whether you’re fascinated by uncanny spirits, Halloween traditions (Nos Calan Gaeaf), ancient Druid rituals, or modern-day paranormal investigations, this podcast offers a captivating blend of supernatural storytelling, folklore deep-dives, and historical curiosity – all delivered with a Gothic flair and a dry sense of humour.

    Listeners who love uncovering mysterious Welsh history, exploring haunted locations, or unraveling legends of mythical creatures will feel right at home. These gripping episodes transport you to the haunted corners of the country, where myths, ghosts, and magic continue to cast their spell.

    Expect interviews with ghost hunters, eerie seasonal specials like Halloween ghost stories, and plenty of spine-chilling tales that blend history, horror, and humour in every episode.

    Don’t miss an episode—subscribe now to unlock the paranormal secrets of haunted Wales, where nothing is ever quite what it seems… and the past is never truly dead.

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    Latest Episodes:
    The Ghost Police: Paranormal Officers in the Swinging Sixties (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP62) Aug 05, 2021
    Show notes

    What do you do when the ghosts of policemen start patrolling the streets?

    That was the problem facing a Welsh town in the Swinging Sixties when late at night the local bobbies were seemingly back on the beat from beyond the grave.

    What was happening in Neath that fateful night? Find out more on this "real life" ghost story...

    Join author Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) as, following a series of strange coincidences, he goes in search of the Ghost Police on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.

    What is the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast?

    In early 2020, Mark Rees launched the world’s first podcast dedicated to Welsh ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends.

    By combining his unique research and insights from many books and articles with long-lost tales from dusty old tomes, this weird and wonderful podcast takes a fascinating look at the country's countless curious subjects.

    New episodes are uploaded every Thursday and feature everything from real-life encounters with pesky poltergeists to fantastical beasts from the Mabinogion and the skulled-headed Christmas favourite herself, the Mari Lwyd.

    Be sure to subscribe, and for more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit:

    • Mark Rees homepage
    • Mark Rees on social media
    • Books by Mark Rees
    • Ghosts of Wales podcast

    The Fairy-Haunted Mines: Goblins, Gnomes & Coblynau Beneath the Welsh Mountains (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP61) Jul 29, 2021
    Show notes

    What supernatural creatures were scaring the miners of Wales deep underground?

    For centuries, those working hard in the dark have reported strange sights and sounds lurking in the mines. From the deadly stare of the basilisk to evil spirits and fire demons, this was not a place for the faint of heart.

    And yet the coblynau - the mine fairies of Wales - were said to be helpful souls who could lead the colliers to treasure buried deep in the caves.

    From friendly to deadly, were these creatures mere superstitions, or is there more to these tale of haunted mines?

    Join author Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) as he heads deep underground for a paranormal investigation in search of the supernatural sources of these strange superstitions on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.

    What is the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast?

    In early 2020, Mark Rees launched the world’s first podcast dedicated to Welsh ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends.

    By combining his unique research and insights from many books and articles with long-lost tales from dusty old tomes, this weird and wonderful podcast takes a fascinating look at the country's countless curious subjects.

    New episodes are uploaded every Thursday and feature everything from real-life encounters with pesky poltergeists to fantastical beasts from the Mabinogion and the skulled-headed Christmas favourite herself, the Mari Lwyd.

    Be sure to subscribe, and for more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit:

    • Mark Rees homepage
    • Mark Rees on social media
    • Books by Mark Rees
    • Ghosts of Wales podcast

    The Ghostly Hand Haunting the Haunted Mansion – Like Thing from The Addams Family! (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP60) Jul 22, 2021
    Show notes

    Why is a disembodied hand haunting a secluded mansion on the wind-swept coast of Wales?

    Staff working at the house have long reported seeing the severed hand in one of the bedrooms, as well as other spirits besides, but what does it all mean - and does it have anything to do with the smugglers caves nearby?

    Join author Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) for a paranormal investigation as he goes in search of the supernatural secrets on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.

    What is the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast?

    In early 2020, Mark Rees launched the world’s first podcast dedicated to Welsh ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends.

    By combining his unique research and insights from many books and articles with long-lost tales from dusty old tomes, this weird and wonderful podcast takes a fascinating look at the country's countless curious subjects.

    New episodes are uploaded every Thursday and feature everything from real-life encounters with pesky poltergeists to fantastical beasts from the Mabinogion and the skulled-headed Christmas favourite herself, the Mari Lwyd.

    Be sure to subscribe, and for more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit:

    • Mark Rees homepage
    • Mark Rees on social media
    • Books by Mark Rees
    • Ghosts of Wales podcast

    The Spectral Nun and the Skeleton in the Wall: The Haunting of a Welsh Parish (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP59) Jul 15, 2021
    Show notes

    Multiple reports of paranormal activity in a Welsh parish lead to the residents calling in the ghost hunters and exorcists.

    From a spectral nun to an oyster-eating monk, the activity - including bangs in the dead of night and a ghost circling the bed - continue to mount, and lead to some "gruesome" and "macabre" discoveries.

    But what does it all have to do with the skeletons discovered in a nearby wall? And how does Saint Nicholas - jolly Saint Nick - fit in with it all?

    For some of the answers - and even more questions - join author Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) as he goes in search of the eerie truth of this gothic mystery on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.

    What is the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast?

    In early 2020, Mark Rees launched the world’s first podcast dedicated to Welsh ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends.

    By combining his unique research and insights from many books and articles with long-lost tales from dusty old tomes, this weird and wonderful podcast takes a fascinating look at the country's countless curious subjects.

    New episodes are uploaded every Thursday and feature everything from real-life encounters with pesky poltergeists to fantastical beasts from the Mabinogion and the skulled-headed Christmas favourite herself, the Mari Lwyd.

    Be sure to subscribe, and for more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit:

    • Mark Rees homepage
    • Mark Rees on social media
    • Books by Mark Rees
    • Ghosts of Wales podcast

    The Mystery of the Macabre Magician: A Welsh Wizard, a Crime, and a Touch of Gothic Horror (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP58) Jul 08, 2021
    Show notes

    Can you really solve a mystery by digging up skulls in a graveyard?

    That seemed to be the case when notorious Welsh wizard Robin Ddu (Black Robin) was hired to solve a riddle using his psychic powers.

    But appearances and reputations can be deceiving, and not all is as it seems with this master of witchcraft.

    To find out all the secrets, join author Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) as he goes in search of the gothic truth of this macabre master of magic on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.

    What is the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast?

    In early 2020, Mark Rees launched the world’s first podcast dedicated to Welsh ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends.

    By combining his unique research and insights from many books and articles with long-lost tales from dusty old tomes, this weird and wonderful podcast takes a fascinating look at the country's countless curious subjects.

    New episodes are uploaded every Thursday and feature everything from real-life encounters with pesky poltergeists to fantastical beasts from the Mabinogion and the skulled-headed Christmas favourite herself, the Mari Lwyd.

    Be sure to subscribe, and for more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit:

    • Mark Rees homepage
    • Mark Rees on social media
    • Books by Mark Rees
    • Ghosts of Wales podcast

    The Phantom Werewolf: A Wolf-Like Creature Terrorises Holidaymakers (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP57) Jul 01, 2021
    Show notes

    Do werewolves really roam the wilds of Wales?

    That certainly seemed to be the case for one Oxford professor who encountered a strange creature while on a fishing trip in the Welsh mountains.

    Far from an idyllic holiday, it soon began to resemble a horror film when a dog-like creature with hellish red eyes laid siege to the cottage one night. The professor, however, did discovered a way to send the wolf packing with its tail between its legs... or did he?

    For all the details, join author Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) as he goes in search of werewolfism on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.

    What is the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast?

    In early 2020, Mark Rees launched the world’s first podcast dedicated to Welsh ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends.

    By combining his unique research and insights from many books and articles with long-lost tales from dusty old tomes, this weird and wonderful podcast takes a fascinating look at the country's countless curious subjects.

    New episodes are uploaded every Thursday and feature everything from real-life encounters with pesky poltergeists to fantastical beasts from the Mabinogion and the skulled-headed Christmas favourite herself, the Mari Lwyd.

    Be sure to subscribe, and for more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit:

    • Mark Rees homepage
    • Mark Rees on social media
    • Books by Mark Rees
    • Ghosts of Wales podcast

    The Witch’s Curse: A Welsh woman is struck down by witchcraft… or is it all in her mind? A dark and tragic folk tale (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP56) Jun 24, 2021
    Show notes

    Can a witch really curse somebody who refuses to assist them?

    That certainly seems to be the case in this old Welsh folk tale in which Bethan Jones - the accused witch - is blamed with striking down a woman.

    But is it really evil witchcraft, or is it all in the victim's mind? And if it a real curse, how can it be broken?

    Join author Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) who goes in search of clues on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.

    What is the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast?

    In early 2020, Mark Rees launched the world’s first podcast dedicated to Welsh ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends.

    By combining his unique research and insights from many books and articles with long-lost tales from dusty old tomes, this weird and wonderful podcast takes a fascinating look at the country's countless curious subjects.

    New episodes are uploaded every Thursday and feature everything from real-life encounters with pesky poltergeists to fantastical beasts from the Mabinogion and the skulled-headed Christmas favourite herself, the Mari Lwyd.

    Be sure to subscribe, and for more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit:

    • Mark Rees homepage
    • Mark Rees on social media
    • Books by Mark Rees
    • Ghosts of Wales podcast

    The Phantom from Pennsylvania: An apparition from Philadelphia haunting the Swansea Valley—why is an American ghost in Wales? (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP55) Jun 17, 2021
    Show notes

    Can a ghost really carry a person across the world in the blink of an eye?

    That seemed to be the case in Wales in the 18th century when a man was seemingly whisked away across the Atlantic from his home in Ystradgynlais to a secret location in the USA.

    In this "real life" ghost story, the American apparition - a "well-dressed" woman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - tasked him with completing a task for her is he wished to return home once more.

    What does it all mean? Join author Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) for a globe-spanning paranormal investigation on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.

    What is the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast?

    In early 2020, Mark Rees launched the world’s first podcast dedicated to Welsh ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends.

    By combining his unique research and insights from many books and articles with long-lost tales from dusty old tomes, this weird and wonderful podcast takes a fascinating look at the country's countless curious subjects.

    New episodes are uploaded every Thursday and feature everything from real-life encounters with pesky poltergeists to fantastical beasts from the Mabinogion and the skulled-headed Christmas favourite herself, the Mari Lwyd.

    Be sure to subscribe, and for more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit:

    • Mark Rees homepage
    • Mark Rees on social media
    • Books by Mark Rees
    • Ghosts of Wales podcast

    The Magic of Water: Vampires, evil spirits, water turned to wine and coffee protected from Welsh witches (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP54) Jun 10, 2021
    Show notes

    Water has many uses in Welsh folklore, from repelling evil to bringing good luck.

    Some of these traditions are practical, such as not spilling this most valuable of commodities, while others are more gothic in nature, and concern vampires, spirits, and witches.

    Do any of these old customs still work today? Join author Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) as he goes in search of the watery secrets on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.

    What is the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast?

    In early 2020, Mark Rees launched the world’s first podcast dedicated to Welsh ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends.

    By combining his unique research and insights from many books and articles with long-lost tales from dusty old tomes, this weird and wonderful podcast takes a fascinating look at the country's countless curious subjects.

    New episodes are uploaded every Thursday and feature everything from real-life encounters with pesky poltergeists to fantastical beasts from the Mabinogion and the skulled-headed Christmas favourite herself, the Mari Lwyd.

    Be sure to subscribe, and for more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit:

    • Mark Rees homepage
    • Mark Rees on social media
    • Books by Mark Rees
    • Ghosts of Wales podcast

    Paranormal Activity in Victorian Wrexham: The Haunted Cemetery & the White Mist — real hauntings or something else? Let's go ghost hunting! (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP53) Jun 03, 2021
    Show notes

    If there's something strange in the graveyard, who ya gonna call?

    In the Victorian age, two tales of paranormal activity in the grounds of churches spooked the locals in the north of Wales.

    In Wrexham cemetery, the police paid a visit to try and solve the mystery of floating flaming heads. Just outside the town, there was an eerie white mist spooking the unsuspected.

    But are these tales paranormal fact, or paranormal fiction? Join author Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales) as he goes in search of the secrets on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.

    What is the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast?

    In early 2020, Mark Rees launched the world’s first podcast dedicated to Welsh ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends.

    By combining his unique research and insights from many books and articles with long-lost tales from dusty old tomes, this weird and wonderful podcast takes a fascinating look at the country's countless curious subjects.

    New episodes are uploaded every Thursday and feature everything from real-life encounters with pesky poltergeists to fantastical beasts from the Mabinogion and the skulled-headed Christmas favourite herself, the Mari Lwyd.

    Be sure to subscribe, and for more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit:

    • Mark Rees homepage
    • Mark Rees on social media
    • Books by Mark Rees
    • Ghosts of Wales podcast

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