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DreamSwarm Podcast

Andy Mark Simpson

Supernatural Film, Stories, Art: Interviews and discussion covering dreams, fairytales, fantasy, folklore, folk horror, magic realism, mythology, psychogeography, supernatural, urban fantasy

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00:34:02

Folk Gatherings Documentary - with Dave Brewis

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2025/10/30

A great interview with Dave Brewis, the filmmaker behind the incredible new TV series 'Gatherings', a documentary following the folk customs and gatherings in the UK. We chat about filming Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing, The Haxey Hood, Bonfire in Rye, Jedburgh Hand Ba, Abbots Bromley Horn Dance and the Burry Man. Authentic approach using the voices of the people The atmosphere of these large folk gatherings Folklore and folk gatherings bringing harmony and

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00:18:02

LQBTQ characters in Indian Mythology

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2025/06/24

We speak to Jarod Winchester, a screenwriter from south India about representations of LQBTQ characters in Hindu mythology and folklore and also in fantasy films and novels. LGBTQ characters in fantasy LGBTQ representations in Hindu mythology Influence of Hindu mythology and folklore in Jarod's work Jarod's gay fantasy script Jarod also runs The Story Dude YouTube channel about craftng compelling

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00:18:02

LQBTQ characters in Indian Mythology

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2025/06/24

We speak to Jarod Winchester, a screenwriter from south India about representations of LQBTQ characters in Hindu mythology and folklore and also in fantasy films and novels. LGBTQ characters in fantasy LGBTQ representations in Hindu mythology Influence of Hindu mythology and folklore in Jarod's work Jarod's gay fantasy script Jarod also runs The Story Dude YouTube channel about craftng compelling

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00:21:38

Fantasy Folklore Novels - With Alexandra Beaumont

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2024/08/19

We are re-joined by returning heroine Alexandra Beaumont, auther of new fantasy novel 'Dissonance of Birdsong'. We chat about how her new novel has been influenced by folklore and by her experiences of Cornwall.New novel 'Dissonance of Birdsong' Influence of folklore Landscape and environment of Cornwall Tropes and trends in fantasy Tips for generating creative ideas You can buy 'Dissonance of Birdsong' and her other fantasy novel 'Testament of the Stars' here Follow Alexandra Beaumont on X here

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00:21:38

Fantasy Folklore Novels - With Alexandra Beaumont

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2024/08/19

We are re-joined by returning heroine Alexandra Beaumont, auther of new fantasy novel 'Dissonance of Birdsong'. We chat about how her new novel has been influenced by folklore and by her experiences of Cornwall. New novel 'Dissonance of Birdsong' Influence of folklore Landscape and environment of Cornwall Tropes and trends in fantasy Tips for generating creative ideas You can buy 'Dissonance of Birdsong' and her other fantasy novel 'Testament of the

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00:16:40

Films of Terence Davies - Special with Andy Mark Simpson

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2023/10/15

RIP Terence Davies, one of our favourite filmmakers, who died this week. No guests on this episode, just Andy talking about what he loves about Terence Davies' films. Davies' was one of the best ever at using film to explore themes of memory and the passage of time. His magic-realist style has been a big influence and one of the reasons we set up the DreamSwarm platform to begin with. This is a 15-minute chat about his autobiographical films. Introduction to Terence Davies and

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00:16:40

Films of Terence Davies - Special with Andy Mark Simpson

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2023/10/15

RIP Terence Davies, one of our favourite filmmakers, who died this week. No guests on this episode, just Andy talking about what he loves about Terence Davies' films. Davies' was one of the best ever at using film to explore themes of memory and the passage of time. His magic-realist style has been a big influence and one of the reasons we set up the DreamSwarm platform to begin with. This is a 15-minute chat about his autobiographical films.Introduction to Terence Davies and his magic-realist

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00:19:44

Christmas Mummers Plays - Wantage Mummers

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2022/12/15

'In comes I, Old Father Christmas...' We love the pageantry of the Christmas period. For our festive Christmas special we are joined by Sem from the Wantage Mummers group. We learn all about the traditions of English mummers plays which take place over the Christmas period. History of Mummers plays The Old Father Christmas character Links with other folk art forms You can learn more about the Wantage Mummers group and other societies here https://www.wantagemummers.org.uk/

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00:19:44

Christmas Mummers Plays - Wantage Mummers

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2022/12/15

'In comes I, Old Father Christmas...' We love the pageantry of the Christmas period. For our festive Christmas special we are joined by Sem from the Wantage Mummers group. We learn all about the traditions of English mummers plays which take place over the Christmas period. History of Mummers plays The Old Father Christmas character Links with other folk art forms You can learn more about the Wantage Mummers group and other societies here https://www.wantagemummers.org.uk/

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00:25:54

Terrors of the Sea - with Sideworld

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2022/09/20

Director George Popov returns to the podcast to dicuss his folklore and folk horror documentary 'Sideworld: Terrors of the Sea'. He explains how they created this mix of documentary and narrative and why there is such faascination with the folklore of the sea. Ghost ships Sea monsters Why the sea is so fascinating You can watch 'Sideworld: Terrors of the Sea' here https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B5PVMRM7/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r You can follow Sideworld on twitter

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00:25:54

Terrors of the Sea - with Sideworld

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2022/09/20

Director George Popov returns to the podcast to dicuss his folklore and folk horror documentary 'Sideworld: Terrors of the Sea'. He explains how they created this mix of documentary and narrative and why there is such faascination with the folklore of the sea. Ghost ships Sea monsters Why the sea is so fascinating You can watch 'Sideworld: Terrors of the Sea' herehttps://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B5PVMRM7/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r You can follow Sideworld on twitter

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00:26:16

Witch Trials - With Newcastle Witches Podcast

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2022/09/01

We are joined by Maria Galizia and Caitlin Bramwell who are the hosts of the new Newcastle Witches Podcast. We delve into the history of my home city to investigate the Newcastle Witch trials and the nature of witch hunting in the 17th century. Magic and superstition in 17th century Plague and war Similarities between trials in England and Scotland Campaign to pardon convicted witches You can learn more and listen to the Newcastle Witches Podcast here You can learn more about campaigns to pardon

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00:26:16

Witch Trials - With Newcastle Witches Podcast

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2022/09/01

We are joined by Maria Galizia and Caitlin Bramwell who are the hosts of the new Newcastle Witches Podcast. We delve into the history of my home city to investigate the Newcastle Witch trials and the nature of witch hunting in the 17th century. Magic and superstition in 17th century Plague and war Similarities between trials in England and Scotland Campaign to pardon convicted witches You can learn more and listen to the Newcastle Witches Podcast here You can learn more about

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00:26:34

A Midsummer Night's Dream - 1623 Theatre

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2022/06/20

Our Midsummer Special episode celebrating William Shakespeare's play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. We're joined by expert Shakespeare practitioner Ben Spiller from the 1623 Theatre company to discuss the play and how Ben eplores Shakespeare with marginalised groups of people. A great episode to celebrate the magic of Midsummer. Themes in Midsummer Night's Dream Puck and fairy characters Surreal imagery The supernatural in other Shakespeare plays. You can follow Ben and 1623

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00:26:34

A Midsummer Night's Dream - 1623 Theatre

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2022/06/20

Our Midsummer Special episode celebrating William Shakespeare's play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. We're joined by expert Shakespeare practitioner Ben Spiller from the 1623 Theatre company to discuss the play and how Ben eplores Shakespeare with marginalised groups of people. A great episode to celebrate the magic of Midsummer. Themes in Midsummer Night's Dream Puck and fairy characters Surreal imagery The supernatural in other Shakespeare plays. You can follow Ben and 1623 Theatre Company online

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00:38:03

Robin Hood - with Into the Greenwood

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2022/05/24

This episode focuses on the character of Robin Hood. We interview Thadeus Papke, the host of Into the Greenwood podcast which is all about Robin Hood. Thadeus has amazing knowledge and love for this folklore character so we took a deep dive into the origins and depictions of the character. What is Into the Greenwood podcast Origins of Robin Hood Robin's links to the supernatural and fairies Maid Marian and other figures Our favourite Robin Hood films and games We highly

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00:38:03

Robin Hood - with Into the Greenwood

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2022/05/24

This episode focuses on the character of Robin Hood. We interview Thadeus Papke, the host of Into the Greenwood podcast which is all about Robin Hood. Thadeus has amazing knowledge and love for this folklore character so we took a deep dive into the origins and depictions of the character. What is Into the Greenwood podcast Origins of Robin Hood Robin's links to the supernatural and fairies Maid Marian and other figures Our favourite Robin Hood films and games We highly recoomend listening to the

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00:18:48

Jack in the Green - Hastings Jack

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2022/04/23

We are joined by Keith Leech, the organiser of Hastings Jack in the Green Festival. Keith explains the history of the Jack in the Green tradition and how this pageantry is performed all over the South of England to celebrate the coming of spring and summer. - Introduction to Jack in the Green tradition - Links to Green Man and other May Day festivals - How the festival is celebrated in the South of England Hastings Jack in the Green festival takes place 29th April to 2nd May Find out mre at

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00:18:48

Jack in the Green - Hastings Jack

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2022/04/23

We are joined by Keith Leech, the organiser of Hastings Jack in the Green Festival. Keith explains the history of the Jack in the Green tradition and how this pageantry is performed all over the South of England to celebrate the coming of spring and summer. - Introduction to Jack in the Green tradition - Links to Green Man and other May Day festivals - How the festival is celebrated in the South of England Hastings Jack in the Green festival takes place 29th April to 2nd

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00:18:04

Sideworld Haunted Forests Doc - George Popov

DreamSwarm Podcast ·

2022/04/08

We're joined by director George Popov of Rubicon Films to discuss his recent folk horror indie films 'Hex' and 'The Droving' and we learn all about 'Sideworld', his new series of folklore and folk horror documentaries. 'Hex' folk horror indie film 'The Droving' folk horror thriller set in the Lake District 'Sideworld' new folk horror documentary series Exploring haunted forests of England Why the switch to the documentary format? Watch 'Sideworld: Haunted Forests of England'

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