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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The White Trout
In episode 221 of Fireside, Kevin tells the Irish folk tale, of the tragedy of two lovers, and the vow of a princess to wait for her love, whatever the cost, even if it means spending an eternity as a fish...
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The Voyage of Máel Dúin
In episode 220 or Fireside, Kevin tells the of the voyage of Máel Dúin, who's troubled birth leads him on a sea voyage to find his parents and avenge his father. ...
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Isis and Osiris
In episode 219 of Fireside, Kevin dives into Egyptian Mythology with the epic love story of the goddess Isis and her husband Osiris. The King of all of Egypt is b...
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The Corpse
In episode 218 of Fireside, Kevin tells the Irish folk tale of Teig O'Kane - an irresponsible and wandering rover. After his father gives him an ultimatum based o...
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The Morrigan and The Hound
In episode 217 of Fireside, Kevin tells a tale from the Ulster Cycle of Irish Mythology - Cú Chulainn, The Hound of Ulster does face to face with The Morrigan - t...
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Scheherazade and the 1001 Nights
In episode 216 of Fireside, Kevin delves into the epic origin and framing story of the Arabian Nights - Scheherazade is a learned and gifted storyteller, and her ...
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