The Three Ravens Podcast

In their third Advent 2023 mini-episode, Martin and Eleanor add a honk to their gronk and make a ruckus with Ten Pipers Piping! After discussing how pipes predate writing, with th…

In this Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor discuss Krampus, the demonic man-goat of Alpine legend. Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" bonus series, they start by offering an overv…

For their second Advent 2023 mini-episode, Eleanor and Martin shake it on down with Eleven Ladies Dancing! We start by chatting about the earliest records we have of dancing, incl…

For their first Advent 2023 mini-episode, Martin and Eleanor strap on their hose, gird their loins, and jump into the Yuletide fray with Twelve Lords A-Leaping! After a chat about…

On this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor head to Gloucestershire, a county which really does have it all! After a chat about Old St Andrew's Day and the Boar's Head Feast, we cl…

In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin dig into the ancient history and modern past of the Druids. Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, they chat about the Druids' interes…

Eleanor and Martin launch into Series 3 of Three Ravens with a visit to the historic county of Bedfordshire, one-time home of John Bunyan. After a brief chat about St Barbara, St…

Martin and Eleanor start Series 3 by looking both forward and backwards. In addition to chatting about some things we learned during Series 2, we chat about what's new for Three R…

In our second Listener Episode, we read seven stories and a poem sent in by members of the Three Ravens community. The stories include methods of protection from "The Evil Eye" an…

The last in a trio of bonus compilation episodes of the Three Ravens podcast, to plug the gap before Season 3 starts in December. We’ve entitled this episode Three Kisses because…

The second of a trio of bonus compilation episodes of the Three Ravens podcast, to plug the gap before Season 3 starts in December. We’ve entitled this episode Three Hauntings bec…

The first of a trio of bonus compilation episodes of the Three Ravens podcast, to plug the gap before Season 3 starts in December. We’ve entitled this episode Three Mermaids becau…

To cap off Haunting Season, Eleanor and Martin reach back through time to explore the ancient roots of Samhain, Halloween, and Allhallows. From Celtic megalithic tombs like Newgra…

Is that just a shadow in the corner or is there something waiting in the dark? With the moon full and the stars out, it's hard to tell... either way, it's Haunting Season, so time…

In this Haunting Season Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor chat about the life and crimes of Ronald O'Bryan, a.k.a. 'The Candy Man.' Part of the "Something Wicked" series about fol…

These are nights of long shadows, where hollowed pumpkins watch with empty mouths and scarecrows stand lonely in the mist: it's Haunting Season, and time to feel afraid! For their…

In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin explore the dying art of corn dolly making. Part of the "Dying Arts" series, they discuss the link between European beliefs around 'Harve…

The evenings are getting darker, and there's a spine-chilling tingle in the air, which can only mean one thing: it's Haunting Season! For their second weekly double-bill of origin…

In this Haunting Season Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor explore the arcane history of demons. Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" bonus series, they move through Ancient Greek a…

Grab yourself a mug of something warm, or maybe a glass of something stronger, wrap yourself in a blanket, close the curtains, and light some candles: it's Three Ravens Haunting Se…