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Loremen Podcast

Loremen Podcast

Join the Loremen (James Shakeshaft and Alasdair Beckett-King) as they "investigate" local legends and forgotten folklore.

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32:36

Loremen S6Ep8 - The Man They Hanged Thrice

Loremen Podcast ·

2025/03/20

James tells the true story of a man who escaped the hangman's noose, not once, not twice and not four times either.The life of John "Babbacombe" Lee was made into a silent film in 1912. Smash-cut to 2025, and James is retelling the tale with his usual cinematic panache. Yes, this is a James Shakeshaft Joint starring your two favourite Loreboys. This episode was edited by Joseph Burrows - Audio Editor Join the LoreFolk at patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen Check the sweet, sweet merch

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52:41

Loremen S6Ep7 - The Witch That Wasn't with Willow...

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2025/03/13

Author Willow Winsham joins the Loreboys with a tale of a woman more witched against than witching! The infamous Ann Wagg simply could not move without being accused of witchcraft. Ironically, locals said she was casting curses that rendered them unable to move. Eventually, a lawman was called in. Will Ann Wagg face the wrath of her neighbours, or will an alleged witch win, for once?Order Willow's book The Story of Witches HERE. This episode was edited by Joseph Burrows - Audio Editor Join the

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41:04

Loremen S6Ep6 - The Exorcist and The Idol

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2025/03/06

Now this is a story all about how Donald Omand’s life got flipped turned upside down when he encountered a Chinese idol possessed by a murderous spirit. Alasdair introduces James to the so-called ‘Circus Priest’, a Scottish exorcist who fought the forces of evil everywhere from the Bermuda Triangle to a hotel room in Edinburgh. That is, if Dr Omand’s own account of the events is to be believed... If anything, we could say that this guy was rare. This episode was edited by Joseph Burrows - Audio

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36:09

Loremen S6Ep5 - The Cursed Fortune, Cornwall

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2025/02/27

Listener beware! Loremen is not a financial advice podcast, BUT if you are offered untold riches by an aged ghost who departs with a devilish laugh — that's probably a bad sign. James tells Alasdair a real chiller from Cornwall for our 250th episode!This episode was edited by Joseph Burrows - Audio Editor Join the LoreFolk here... patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen Check the sweet, sweet merch

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43:19

Loremen S6Ep4 - Scareships and the Headless Cyclist -...

Loremen Podcast ·

2025/02/20

The LoreBoys lived again! Returning to the Leicester Comedy Festival, we treated an audience to tales of beasts of the water, beasts of the air and a beast of the land — a cyclist with no head at all! Thanks to all the Lorefolk who joined us in real life and on YouTube.You too can check out the whole thing with moving images on our YouTube Channel: Watch the livestream! Join the LoreFolk here... patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen Check the sweet, sweet merch

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67:28

Loremen S6Ep3 - Valentine's Special 2025 with Jenny...

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2025/02/13

It is the Most Romantic Time of the Year™ and we have a tale steeped in romance... if your idea of romance is Arthurian toxic masculinity.Welsh Valentine's Correspondent Jenny Collier joins us with what HAS to be the last bit of romance we can eke out of the Mabinogion. Or should that be MabiSNOGion? It's the legend of Enid and Geraint: a classic tale of boy meets girl, boy marries girl, boy becomes confused as to why girl is crying, boy goes on a quest and murders several people. Romance! Sponsor

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32:18

Loremen S6Ep2 - The Curse of the Black Monk

Loremen Podcast ·

2025/02/06

Alasdair introduces James to the inverted ghost of Lady Elizabeth Hoby. Prepare your ears for the tragic tale of Lady Hoby's (imaginary) son William. Are the legends true? Was the mistress of Bisham Abbey cursed by a Benedictine monk? Was Lady Hoby... a murderer?As usual, the answer is "probably not". But that won't stop the Loreboys. And if anyone invites you to Bisham Abbey, take care that you don't fall foul of the curse of the black monk! Thunderclap! This episode was edited by Joseph Burrows -

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39:38

Loremen S6Ep1 - The Hellfire Club

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2025/01/30

(No, not that Hellfire Club.)The Loremen return for series 6 and it's a saucy start to the year. We travel to the county of Buckinghamshire to meet some rich and powerful men who are behaving disgracefully — what a twist! William Hogarth, Sir Francis Dashwood and The Notorious John Booth set up a secret drinking society in the 18th century. The first rule of the Hellfire Club was that you had to have been to Italy, and the second rule was that you had to be drunk. (A bar for entry that has been

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43:45

'Tween Season Bonus!

Loremen Podcast ·

2025/01/23

Its still the 'tween times and the LoreBoys are on their winter break. But fear not! Here is a wealth of bonus bits from the last year to keep your earholes warm!If you would like these bonuses and access to the LoreFolk Discord you can join the LoreFolk here... patreon.com/loremenpod AND ALSO Join us LIVE in Leicester on the 9th February 2025 (2025): comedy-festival.co.uk/events/loremen-live Check the sweet, sweet merch

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79:31

Loremen S5Ep64 - 2024 Almanac Part 2

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2025/01/16

The yuletide is over, Xmas Pig is a dim memory and it is already time to tear down the Plough Monday decorations. There's just time for a bit of sentimentality. So join the Loreboys as we look back on the 5 (five) best episodes of 2024 (twenty twenty four). What an exciting year we had!A heartfelt thanks goes out to you, the listeners for all the listening you did. We could not do it without you! (Well, we could, but it would be weird and kind of pointless.) Look away now if you don't want to know

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88:25

Loremen S5Ep63 - 2024 Almanac Part 1

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2025/01/09

It's Almanac time! The Loreboys take a look back over the episodes of 2024 and re-listen to some of the best clips, as voted for by the Lorefolk.This is a bumper compilation, with loads of extra chit-chat and a deep dive into The Art of Kissing. (The book.) This is one of your classic Top 11 countdowns, starting at 9 and counting down to 6. We'd love to say that'll make sense when you've listened to the episode. But it won't. The featured episodes are: S5Ep59 Oxfordshire Fairies S5Ep27 Leicester

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26:28

Xmas Pig 2024 with The Quantum Mechanics!

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2024/12/31

For the last Xmas Pig of 2024, The Quantum Mechanics join James for a final piggy tryptic of tales.With stories from the UK's "Cannock Chase" to America's "Road Bridge" it seems The Pigman gets around a bit. Whether he be a butcher gone wrong or the victim of a science experiment also gone wrong, The Pigman is always a source of terror... This episode was edited by Joseph Burrows - Audio Editor. LoreBoys nether say die! Support the Loremen here (and get

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25:47

Xmas Pig 2024 with Bethan Briggs-Miller!

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2024/12/29

To brighten these gloomy days between Xmas Pig and Plough Monday, we have another wonderful deputy loreperson! It's Bethan Briggs-Miller of Eerie Essex with an original (and porcine) method of dispersing youths. Plus a dark bit of Peppa Pig-lore that will chill you to your trotters. Check out the East Anglian Folklore Centre here. This episode was edited by Joseph Burrows - Audio Editor. LoreBoys nether say die! Support the Loremen here (and get stuff): patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen Check

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13:32

Xmas Pig 2024 with Mark Norman

Loremen Podcast ·

2024/12/27

Mark Norman of The Folklore Podcast joins James to share a bit of porcine folklore that hits very close to home! Christmas is a time for reflection, and who among us can say, "Non, je ne piglette rien"?This episode was edited by Joseph Burrows - Audio Editor. LoreBoys nether say die! Support the Loremen here (and get stuff): patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen Check the sweet, sweet merch

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25:21

Xmas Pig 2024 with Jenny Collier!

Loremen Podcast ·

2024/12/25

Would you have another slice of Xmas Pig? You would! Well, today's stocking filler features our Welsh correspondent Jenny Collier, so you are in luck! Look forward to some peculiar pig-based folklore, and a bit of chat about Disney's 1980s "Dark Phase". We're talking about The Black Cauldron!This episode was edited by Joseph Burrows - Audio Editor. LoreBoys nether say die! Support the Loremen here (and get stuff): patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen Check the sweet, sweet merch

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19:06

Xmas Pig 2024 with Sunil Patel!

Loremen Podcast ·

2024/12/23

The Xmas Pig keeps on rolling! Returning deputy Sunil Patel joins us for a chat about the festive customs of Sweden and Germany. But beware, you'd better have your wits about you in the depths a Swedish winter, or a glowing hog might get you! Catch Sunil on rival podcast Rural Concerns and/or the Sky Original comedy Bad Tidings. https://open.spotify.com/show/1UE33s636jHPCIUDMe622P This episode was edited by Joseph Burrows - Audio Editor. LoreBoys nether say die! Support the Loremen here (and get

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22:27

Xmas Pig 2024 with Maso!

Loremen Podcast ·

2024/12/21

It is the second pig of Xmas Pig! We are joined by Maso of @WeeklyPlanetPodcast and @mrsundaymovies for a very peculiar Jesus-based story. One of those teen bad-boy Jesus tales, you know. The odd ones... With a bonus bit of local Charlbury Fitch folklore. This episode was edited by Joseph Burrows - Audio Editor. LoreBoys nether say die! Support the Loremen here (and get stuff): patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen Check the sweet, sweet merch

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14:52

Xmas Pig 2024 with Icy Sedgwick!

Loremen Podcast ·

2024/12/19

Xmas Pig, everyone! Icy Sedgwick brings us a creepy pig themed tale, which the eagle-minded listener will recognise as being part of the Amityville Horror mythos. What a scary old pig!This episode was edited by Joseph Burrows - Audio Editor. LoreBoys nether say die! Support the Loremen here (and get stuff): patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen Check the sweet, sweet merch

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38:53

Loremen S5Ep62 - The Pig-faced Phantom of Chelsea

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2024/12/12

A strait-laced reverend meets a surprisingly seductive ghost with the face of a pig. Who will win? The pig-faced phantom of Chelsea, of course!Christmas Pig has come early. The Loremen dig into the origins of the porcine spectre, and uncover what might be one of Britain’s earliest urban legends. If you believe the tabloid press, cities were once awash with swinish visages and hoggish fizzogs. There’s Tannakin Skinker, the wonderful Mrs Atkinson and the pig-faced woman of Manchester Square. It’s all

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58:18

Loremen S5Ep61 - The Stocksbridge Monk with Nick Mason

Loremen Podcast ·

2024/12/05

Nick "Maso" Mason of The Weekly Planet and Mr Sunday Movies drops in from Melbourne for a chilling tale of ghosts, ghouls and... town planning.From "God's own country" (Australia) to "God's own county" (Yorkshire), we visit the haunted building site that was to become the infamous Stocksbridge bypass. Since the 1980s, this stretch of road has been associated with a ghostly hooded monk. Has he got a head? Has he got a face? Has he got a sk8er boi wallet on a chain? It's really not clear. And, as if

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