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S5 Ep23: Loremen S5Ep23 - The Black Dog of Devon and Dorset Mar 14, 2024

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[RECORD SCRATCH] I suppose you're wondering how we got here? Well, it all started when James told Alasdair the story of a spectral hound that dwells on the border of Devon and Dorset. (AKA In-Dorset and Next-Dorset.)
A sighting of the black dog could be a bad omen, but it might just make you rich. (There is actually a third option, but that involves helium and a peculiarly shaped nozzle...)
No dogs were inflated during the recording of this episode.
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S5 Ep22: Loremen S5Ep22 - Mr Stead and the Coal House Ghost Mar 07, 2024

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What does it sound like when a spooky story has James Shakeshaft quaking in his (big giant's) boots? You'll find out in this episode, because Alasdair has torn two hair-raising mysteries from the pages of W. T. Stead's book of Real Ghost Stories.
Meet a hard-as-nails northern ghost in a train station cellar, and swim frantically away from the eyeless lady of Willington Mill. Grab your gilets and slankets, and prepare for your spine to be tingled and/or chilled.
Content Warning: References to self harm / suicide and some imagery that might be unsuitable for younger lorefolk.
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S5 Ep21: Loremen S5Ep21 - The Panther, The Partridge and The Whale with Amy Jeffs Feb 29, 2024

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This episode is a veritable bestiary! Meet an egg-thieving bird, an aquatic prankster and a big cat that's just a bit much. Amy Jeffs returns to the podcast, with a raft of early medieval legends and (frankly) way more research than the guests normally bring.
These are the legends of the panther, the partridge and Iasconius ... the whale who pretended to be an island.
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The graphic for this episode is from a wood engraving by Amy Jeffs, from her book Wild: Tales from Early Medieval Britain.
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Leicester's Sherlock Holmes - Minisode Feb 22, 2024

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What's going on 'ere then? It's the bite-sized tale of Leicester's first private detective, Francis "Tanky" Smith: the renowned master of disguise / owner of hats.
Don't forget, you can see the Holmes and Watson of podcasting (James and Alasdair) LIVE at the Leicester Comedy Festival on Sunday 25th February 2024 (2024). Tickets here: comedy-festival.co.uk/events/loremen-live

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S5 Ep20: Loremen S5Ep20 - Culhwch and Olwen - Valentine's Special with Jenny Collier Feb 15, 2024

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Are you in the mood for love? Are you in the mood for giant-slaying? Are you in the mood for some really, really long lists? Then - good news! Jenny Collier returns to her role as our Welsh Valentine's Day correspondent with aplomb and another romantic tale from the Mabinogion.
Expect curses! Extremely circuitous schemes! And a dog that is bigger than it sounds!
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S5 Ep19: Loremen S5Ep19 - The Hanging Judge of Lyme Regis Feb 08, 2024

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James has been fossil-hunting in Devon (AKA Next-Dorset) and he has unearthed the tale of a horrible old judge who just won't stay buried. It's the story of the Monmouth Rebellion, "Hanging" Judge Jeffries and the Bloody Assizes. (Those bloody assizes).
Expect some baffling pub names, a smattering of actual history, and a chance to learn the difference between a bugle and a beagle. (You really shouldn't blow into a beagle.)
Yes, of course there are ghosts.
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S5 Ep18: Loremen S5Ep18 - Toby the Sapient Pig Feb 01, 2024

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Believe it or not, there once was a time when the hottest show in town was a pig doing maths. A porcine professor might not sound as binge-worthy as The Traitors or a double bill of Miss Marple, but back in 1817 people flocked to see this canny swine. James presents the story of a learnéd pig named Toby, as told in his own words. (The pig's own words, that is.)
This episode started life as our Xmas Pig 2023 Livestream, which you can watch in full with all the trimmings here.
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S5 Ep17: Loremen S5Ep17 - The Wild Man of Letchworth Hall Jan 25, 2024

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John Alington was an English eccentric who really put the "letch" in Letchworth. This randy reverend scandalised Hertfordshire with his saucy sermons and rock-and-roll hijinks. Alasdair tells James the peculiar history of a very rich man with a penchant for leopardskin and massively over-explaining things.
Plus, an unusual attorney, a pair of identical twin poachers and a ghostly monk chucked in for chills.
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S5 Ep16: Loremen S5Ep16 - The Curse of Naworth Castle with Chris Cantrill Jan 18, 2024

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It's our first proper episode of the year, and we're welcoming back Deputy Loreperson, Chris Cantrill!
Chris drops in to plug the Delightful Sausage's upcoming Radio 4 series Icklewick FM, and to whisk James and Alasdair off to a medieval wonderland of his own devising. Expect a tale of betrayal and intrigue from the borderlands of England (and Scotland). And prepare to be utterly astonished... because Chris actually read the book beforehand this time.
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S5 Ep15: Loremen S5Ep15 - 2023 Almanac Part 2 Jan 11, 2024

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And lo! The six top episodes of 2023 (as selected by the Lorefolk via patreon.com/loremenpod) appeared!
Lets see which tales were tall enough to make the cut:

06: Strawberry Hill Gothic
05: The Tanuki with Yuriko Kotani
04: Cornwall's Loneliest Vicar
03: The Ghostbusting Parsons of Penzance
02: The Croglin Grange Vampire
01: The Wold Rangers with Amy Gledhill

And stay tuned at the end for a spooky bonus from Bec Hill's episode...
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