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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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 talents may just save an entire kingdom from the wrath of a bitter ruler...
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The Lazy Beauty
In episode 215 of Fireside, Kevin tells of a beautiful but lazy girl who wins the affection of a prince. But to win his heart, the girl must find a way to overcom...
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Flidhais and The Mayo Táin
In episode 214 of Fireside, Kevin tells another pre-tale of the Ulster Cycle. Queen Maebh of Connaught has taken Fergus Mac Roich into her home and into her bed, ...
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Baba Yaga – The Wild Witch
In episode 213 of Fireside, Kevin tells of Baba Yaga, the wild witch of Slavic Folklore. Two children are banished to the woods by their wicked stepmother, and th...
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The Jackdaw
In episode 212 of Fireside, Kevin tells a tale from Irish folklore of a Dublin Linen Draper who comes into the possession of a Jackdaw - but what will happen when...
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Dartaid's Cattle
In episode 211 of Fireside, Kevin presents a tale of the Ulster Cycle, but a battle between the forces of Connaught and Munster. Victory and Defeat take a physical f...
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