Fireside
Kevin C. Olohan is your host and Fireside Bard. Every Wednesday, Kevin takes a story from Folklore or Mythology, gives it a fresh retelling, and discusses the story itself and the craft, culture and history of Storytelling.- Kevin C. Olohan
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147 – Episode CXLVII – Fireside of Horror III
In episode 147 of Fireside, Kevin celebrates Halloween by readings and discussions of more gothic literature and pagan inspired poetry. Featuring:
Samhain by Annie Finch
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Goblin Market by Christina...
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146 – Episode CXLVI – Geraint and the Knight of the Sparrowhawk
In epsidoe 146, Kevin tells of the knight Arthur’s knight Geraint, and his defence of the honour of Gwenovere. There’s jousting, violence and romance - what’s not to...
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145 – Episode CXLV – The Countess of the Fountain
In episode 145 of Fireside, Kevin tells of the knight Owain who goes to defeat the mysterious knight of the fountain. What Owain does not anticipate, is falling in l...
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144 – Episode CXLIV – Llud and Llefelys
In episode 144, Kevin tells of two brothers - one the King of the Britons, the other the King of France, one kind and powerful; the other wise and prudent. These two...
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143 – Episode CXIII – The Dream of Emperor Maxen
In episode 143 of Fireside, Kevin tells the tale of a Roman Emperor who dreams of the love of his life and must travel across the sea to the land of Wales to find he...
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142 – Episode CXLII – Peredur and the Fortress of Wonders
In episode 142, Kevin tells the final tale of Peruder, knight of King Arthur, who is falsely insulted and goes in search of the the Fortress of Wonders to clear his ...
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