50 Best Folklore Podcasts

1. Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser tells stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place.
Podcast mythpodcast.com
Hosts Carissa Weiser, Jason Weiser, Nextpod
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Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 15KTwitter Followers 18.1KInstagram Followers 10.5K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 43 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Espooky Tales

Two friends discussing everything Espooky, with a focus on Latinx stories, folklore, and legends.
Podcast spreaker.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Instagram Followers 5.8K Frequency 4 episodes / month Avg Length 62 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

3. Fabulous Folklore with Icy

Fabulous Folklore will give you your weekly fix of fabulous folklore in fifteen minutes (or less)!Hosted by fantasy and Gothic horror writer, Icy Sedgwick, the podcast explores folklore, legends, superstitions, mythology, and all things weird, occult and unusual.
Podcast pod.co
Email ****@icysedgwick.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 1.1KTwitter Followers 15.1KInstagram Followers 4.2K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 29 min Since Jan 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

4. Freaky Folklore

Host Carman Carrion explores myriad myths both modern and ancient to discover what mankind fears - and why we fear it. From monsters old and new as well as unexplained and unsolved cases, this podcast is sure to terrify. Where does our folklore come from, and why is it so freaky?
Podcast eeriecast.com
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Apple Rating 4.7 / 5 Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 69 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. What The Folklore?

A comedy podcast that exposes the absurd side of folklore. Each week we read a story, fix plotholes and create new ones, and invent unintended connections between tales.
Podcast wtfolklore.simplecast.com
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Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 624Twitter Followers 1.3K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 58 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

6. The Folktale Project

Folklore, fairytales, myths, and legends from around the world the way they were meant to be. Brought to you every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Who says you're too old for a good story.
Podcast folktaleproject.com
Email ****@folktaleproject.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 323Twitter Followers 2.2KInstagram Followers 1K Frequency 3 episodes / week Avg Length 12 min Since Nov 2019 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

7. New Books in Folklore

Interviews with Scholars of Folklore about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm
Podcast listennotes.com
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Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 7.4KTwitter Followers 11.5K Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 46 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

8. New England Legends Podcasts

Exploring the ghosts, monsters, folklore, history, and legends of New England through our weekly podcast, television series on PBS and Amazon Prime, and Web site.
Podcast ournewenglandlegends.com
Email ****@ournewenglandlegends.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 2.9KTwitter Followers 41.8K Frequency 1 episode / week Listen on Apple Get Email Contact

9. Folkway

A stroll through the rich and fascinating folklore of Britain and Ireland. From music to psychogeography, to what to do if you notice the devil following you to church. It's a long, strange trip and there are no guarantees you'll be home in time for dinner. Each episode also includes a mini-almanac for the month ahead.
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Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 1.6K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 40 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

10. Aloreing

Do you like folklore, cryptids, urban legends, and art? Aloreing is a podcast that brings all these together. Your hosts, Kimmy Hammons & Ryan Huskins discuss urban legends, creatures, lore and more. If you are looking for a comedy, folklore podcast with a touch of spooky look no further!
Podcast aloreing.com
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Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 131Twitter Followers 22Instagram Followers 4.7K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 66 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

11. Tales of Britain and Ireland

A storytelling and folklore podcast.Telling some of the famous and not so famous British and Irish myths, legends and folktales, in no particular order.Coming direct from South Yorkshire it is currently regularish, and will feature all of the above and whatever other miscellaneous snippets take my fancy.
Podcast talesofbritainandireland.com
Host Graeme Cooke
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Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 1KInstagram Followers 2.1K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 74 min Since Jun 2018 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

12. Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees: Real-life ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends from haunted Wales. Join Mark Rees - arguably Wales leading authority on the curious and paranormal aspects of the country's history. Each episode of this unique podcast explores a different topic and offers Mark's unique insight and research into seasonal traditions from the Mari Lwyd to Halloween (Nos Calan Gaeaf); unusual funeral and wedding customs, such as the macabre Sin-Eater and eerie corpse candles, etc.
Podcast markreesonline.com
Email ****@reviewwales.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 4KTwitter Followers 18.4KInstagram Followers 1.3K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 29 min Since Jun 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

13. Uncanny Japan

Every month Thersa Matsuura explores a different and little-known area of Japanese culture, folklore, and language. Uncanny Japan leans towards the creepy side of Japan, which is kind of a refreshing counterpoint to the cuteness that permeates modern Japanese culture.
Podcast uncannyjapan.com
Host Thersa Matsuura
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Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 589Twitter Followers 1.8KInstagram Followers 1.7K Frequency 4 episodes / quarter Avg Length 19 min Since Oct 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

14. Mythos Podcast

An storytelling project focusing on world folklore, complete with immersive narratives, lush music and a dark edge. Each series of the podcast focuses on a specific region of the world. Each episode consists of a brief intro and usually four stories.
Podcast blubrry.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 664Twitter Followers 775 Frequency 1 episode / year Avg Length 39 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. Bone and Sickle

Bone and Sickle is a celebration of the intersection of horror, folklore, and history. Every episode offers a bounty of frightful tales, fantastic legends, and macabre historical anecdotes harvested by the eccentric artist, collector, and rogue folklorist Al Ridenour. Dramatized readings of historical texts by co-host Sarah Chavez unfold within an immersive ever-shifting soundscape of original music, old folk ballads, intricately layered effects, and audio clips from horror films both classic and campy.
Podcast boneandsickle.com
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Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Twitter Followers 2.2K Frequency 4 episodes / quarter Avg Length 35 min Since Apr 2018 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

16. Folklife Today Podcast

Folklife Today tells stories about the cultural traditions and folklore of diverse communities, combining brand-new interviews and narration with songs, stories, music, and oral history from the collections of the Library of Congress's American Folklife Center.
Podcast loc.gov
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Apple Rating 4.8 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 37 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

17. Lore Podcast

Lore is a podcast about the frightening history behind common folklore. Lore is a podcast about the scary stories that fuel our everyday superstitions. If you like history and a little thrill, then we recommend giving this one a listen.
Podcast lorepodcast.com
Email ****@penguinrandomhouse.com
Facebook Followers 78.5KTwitter Followers 70.9KInstagram Followers 85.8K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 27 min Listen on Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

18. Fabled Collective

Fabled Collective explores mysteries, legends, myths, lore, ghosts, and fairy tales. Investigation of these tales of woe often reveals grim details that have been long hidden in the dark corners of history. Every story is a mix of both fact and fiction, and so are our episodes. We'll tell you a story, and then we'll tell you the truth. And to be perfectly honest, sometimes even our best fiction isn't as riveting as the facts.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@fabledcollective.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 1.9KTwitter Followers 2.1KInstagram Followers 2.4K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 17 min Since Dec 2018 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

19. The Folklore Podcast

Folklore: Beliefs, traditions & culture of the people. Traditional folklore themes from around the world. One episode each month features a special guest from the field of folklore. Recalling our forgotten history, recording the new. The Folklore Podcast
Podcast blubrry.com
Email ****@thefolklorepodcast.com
Facebook Followers 7K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 42 min Play Get Email Contact

20. The Faeries and Folklore Podcast by Ronel

Short folklore episodes exploring different faery creatures that have captured imaginations and ignited curiosity. Hosted by dark fantasy author Ronel Janse van Vuuren.
Podcast faeriesandfolklore.com
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Instagram Followers 388 Frequency 3 episodes / month Avg Length 6 min Play Get Email Contact

21. Folklore Scotland

Scottish registered charity telling the tales of the past with the technology of today. Tune in every week for insight on Scottish folklore!Every two weeks you can expect episodes that delve deep into the world of folklore, either with Cathy and Rosie over at Into The Greenwood, or with our panel of presenters in The Crannog. Every week in between, we release shorter storytelling 'Campfire Tales'.
Podcast folklorescotland.com
Email ****@folklorescotland.com
Instagram Followers 1.3K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 25 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

22. Stories From Lore

Merry Met virtual traveller and welcome to Stories From Lore.A monthly podcast that invites you to 'Rewild Yourself Through Story,' by exploring nature, folklore and the stories it inspires. My name is Dawn Nelson and I am an author and professional storyteller.
Podcast cerridwenscauldron.substack.com
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Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 29 min Play Get Email Contact

23. The Skald's Circle

Myths, Stories, Folklore, and More!
Podcast theskaldscircle.podbean.com
Facebook Followers 377 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 8 min Play Get Email Contact

24. The Friends Of Folklore

Join Sydney and Abbie every other Wednesday as they tell tall tales from all over the world From Paul Bunyan to Loch Ness all the way to the Moth Man and Robin Hood.And don't forget to tune in for The Fiends of Folklore! Where the the sisters crank it up a notch and tell a ghost story unlike anything you've ever seen or well...heardBundle up with a blanket, a cup of tea, and your favorite fuzzy animal and become a friend of Folklore
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
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Apple Rating 5 / 5Instagram Followers 78 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

25. Fair Folk Podcast

Fair Folk is a podcast rediscovering and sharing the sacred song and folk traditions of Europe.
Podcast soundcloud.com
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Apple Rating 4.8 / 5 Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 56 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

26. Celtic Myth Podshow

The Celtic Myth Podshow will tell you ancient tales, stories, legends, and mythology of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, and the Isle of Man. Bringing you the bravery of heroes and heroines, the magnificent pantheon of gods and goddesses, and the magic and wonder of druids, faeries, and folklore. The stories weave together the rich, beautiful tapestry of mythological history, battles, and sagas of the Celts.
Podcast celticmythpodshow.com
Host Ruth Colcombe
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Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 11.2KTwitter Followers 1.5K Since Jan 2008 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

27. Folklore Friday

Welcome to Folklore Friday, where I discuss the world's Folklore, Myths, Legends, and superstitions. I explore what these stories meant to the cultures that shaped them. Also the different uses of Lore in our modern entertainment and the history of it all. Join me and some friends as we discuss Lore in History, and review television and film that feature supernatural, or Folkloric elements.
Podcast folklorefriday.podbean.com
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Apple Rating 5 / 5 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

28. SoundLore: Folklore & Ethnomusicology

The official podcast of the Department of Folklore & Ethnomusicology at Indiana University Bloomington
Podcast folklore.indiana.edu
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Apple Rating 5 / 5 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

29. Tales of Wihtlore

We are the story tellers, the keepers of those ancient wisdoms that are shared through inspiration and meditation in those most sacred of places. Britain has always been considered a magical place, steeped in history and mythology that goes back to before written records were kept. This country has always been known for its link to those other domains that are shrouded in mist and sorcery, never easily found but always felt and known about.
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Apple Rating 5 / 5Instagram Followers 1K Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

30. Femlore Podcast

Folklore has been used for generations to share stories across cultures. Each week this season Rachael and Mindy, walk the winding path of folklore. They ask how the stories we tell influence today's culture and how we view women. From murder ballads to fairytales, we discuss the power these stories have over us all. It won't be just sad but maybe, just maybe, also uplifting.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5 Since Apr 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact