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The Three Ravens Podcast
Three Ravens is a completely independent English myth and folklore podcast where we share stories, celebrate folk culture, and fall backwards through the hedgerows of history.
Hosted by real-life couple Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux, and mostly recorded at our home in rural Sussex in southern England, Three Ravens is rated 4.8/5 from over 500 reviews and has grown by word of mouth care of our lovely listener community ‘The Conspiracy of Ravens.’
We release three episodes a week, on Mondays…
Episodes
The Three Ravens PodcastScrimshaw | A New Ghost Story
For our fourth and final tale of Haunting Season 2026, Eleanor's story "Scrimshaw" is inspired by this week's theme, Ghosts of Sea and Shore. A twisting helix…
The Three Ravens PodcastGhosts of Sea and Shore | Haunting Season 2026
For the final week of Haunting Season 2026 we're walking through the shallows and gazing at the wild waves as we talk about the Ghosts of Sea and Shore. We…
The Three Ravens Podcast"Oh, Whistle and I'll Come To You, My Lad" by M.R. James | A Classic Ghost Story
As voted for by the Conspiracy of Ravens on Patreon, for today's special Haunting Season Sunday release we warmly present our classic ghost story for this…
The Three Ravens PodcastLucy Rose | Local Legends #81: Haunting Season
For this week's episode of Local Legends Eleanor is chatting with the wonderful author Lucy Rose. Lucy is known for her instantly bestselling debut novel The…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Airman | A New Ghost Story
For our third original tale this Haunting Season Martin tells us "The Airman" as inspired by this week's theme, Ghosts of War. Living in Dorset during World…
The Three Ravens PodcastGhosts of the War | Haunting Season 2026
Keep your weapon drawn, your eyes peeled, your powder dry, and WAIT WHAT'S THAT AND WHY IS IT MOVING?! For our third week of Haunting Season 2026 we're…
The Three Ravens PodcastIn Miniature | A Ghost Story
We've thrown in an extra spooky story - it is Haunting Season, after all, and we've been releasing a few fun extras on Sundays. This story, In Miniature…
The Three Ravens PodcastAdam L.G. Nevill | Local Legends #80: Haunting Season
For this week's episode of Local Legends Martin chats with one of England's great living horror writers Adam L.G. Nevill. With 13 novels under his belt…
The Three Ravens PodcastVade In Pacem | A New Ghost Story
In our second original tale for Haunting Season 2026 Eleanor tells us "Vade In Pacem" as inspired by this week's Ghosts of Sacred Spaces theme. Set during the…
The Three Ravens PodcastGhosts of Sacred Spaces | Haunting Season 2026
Misty hooded figures flit through moonlit ruins, and a chorus of spectral chanting grows louder... For the second week of our month of Haunting Season, we've…
The Three Ravens PodcastHalloween History and Customs | Live @ Treadwell's Books
Recorded on October 1st, for this Live Show we return to our favourite bookshop of all, Treadwell's in London, to discuss Halloween folklore, ghostlore…
The Three Ravens PodcastNuzo Onoh | Local Legends #79: Haunting Season
In this episode of our Local Legends series Eleanor talks with the Queen of African horror, Nuzo Onoh. In 2022 Nuzo was the recipient of the Bram Stoker Award…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Grand Circle | A New Ghost Story
In our first original tale for Haunting Season 2026 Martin tells us "The Grand Circle" as inspired by this week's Ghosts of the Theatre theme. Rooted in the…
The Three Ravens PodcastGhosts of the Theatre | Haunting Season 2026
The lights dim, the sounds of ghostly strings tuning up shriek from the orchestra pit, and in the wings the props just seem to keep mysteriously vanishing…
The Three Ravens PodcastThree Ravens Ghost Tales Book Launch | Live @ Much Ado Books
Recorded a week ago today and hosted by our favourite local independent bookshop Much Ado Books in Alfriston, we warmly present a live interview to celebrate…
The Three Ravens PodcastAndrew Michael Hurley | Local Legends #78: Haunting Season
For our opening installment of Three Ravens Haunting Season 2026 we're chatting with one of Britain's finest horror writers, Andrew Michael Hurley. Based in…
The Three Ravens PodcastHaunting Season Returns! | October 2026 Update
On this month's update episode we have so much to talk about, as it's Three Ravens Haunting Season once again! Back for our fourth annual month-long…
The Three Ravens PodcastWild Pathetic Legends | A Maryland Tale
Warning: this story is set in 1909 and portrays historic racist attitudes which in no way reflect our own views. It also makes mention of body-focused…
The Three Ravens PodcastMaryland | Series 8 Episode 4
Get ready to stuff a ham, because this week we're off to Maryland! We begin with the inspiring life of Harriet Tubman, before discussing Maryland's beginnings…
The Three Ravens PodcastGlastonbury Folklore | LIVE @ 3 Wishes Fairy Festival
Today, as it's Martin's birthday, we thought we would share with you a special little bonus gift recording in his birth county - our two Three Ravens Live Show…
The Three Ravens PodcastRoxie Zwicker | Local Legends #77
On this week's episode of Local Legends Martin chats with a celebrated New Hampshire-based folklorist, author, and entrepreneur, who has spent over two decades…
The Three Ravens PodcastChocorua | A New Hampshire Tale
For this week's story we're throwing caution to the wind, preparing for societal collapse, and offering you a different kind of folk nightmare. Written by…
The Three Ravens PodcastNew Hampshire | Series 8 Episode 3
Time to break off your search for the Great Carbuncle and adventure through New Hampshire, the "Granite State!" We start with the story of Oceanborn Mary and…
The Three Ravens PodcastJeff Belanger | Local Legends #76
Eleanor chats with the Emmy-nominated paranormal researcher, bestselling author, and legendary explorer Jeff Belanger to uncover the spooks, scares, and deep…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Ghosts of Dogtown | A Massachusetts Tale
For this week's story, we're exploring one of Massachusetts' most atmospheric abandoned places... Written by Eleanor, the tale follows a young police detective…
The Three Ravens PodcastMassachusetts | Series 8 Episode 2
It's already time for us to visit the second of the Thirteen Colonies - Massachusetts! We start by discussing the lives of the Wampanoag peoples who inhabited…
The Three Ravens PodcastDr Jon Lohman | Local Legends #75
On this week's episode of Local Legends Martin chats Virginia, folklore, and cultural exchange with Dr Jon Lohman. For two decades Jon worked as the State…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Phantom Lovers of Lake Drummond | A Virginia Tale
For this week’s story we have a ghostly legend inundated by real histories, “The Phantom Lovers of Lake Drummond.” Written by Martin, it’s a dark crater of…
The Three Ravens PodcastVirginia | Series 8 Episode 1
Hold onto your preconceptions if you must as we, two English people, open a can of worms in our first full episode of Series 8 to discuss Virginia, the 'Mother…
The Three Ravens PodcastDr Gabrielle Tayac | Local Legends #74
On this week's episode of Local Legends Eleanor chats with historian, curator, author and activist Dr Gabrielle Tayac. We were thrilled Gabrielle spoke to us…
The Three Ravens PodcastHow The Devil Came To America | An Immigrant Story
For this week’s story we have the tale of a particularly unwelcome immigrant called “How The Devil Came to America.” Written by Eleanor, it’s a piece of arcane…
The Three Ravens PodcastLet The Gourd Times Roll! | September 2026 Update
In this month's update episode we're chatting through Autumn Equinox folklore, the end of harvest, and the Devil doing unspeakable things to blackberries…
The Three Ravens PodcastA Brief History of America | Series 8 Episode 0
Before we begin our adventures exploring the history and folklore of the Thirteen Colonies of America, we present our first episode of Series 8: A Brief…
The Three Ravens PodcastMarion Gibson | Local Legends #73
On this week's episode of Local Legends Martin chats with Sunday Times bestselling author Marion Gibson! Regular listeners will recall that Marion last came on…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Callow Inn | A Herefordshire Ghost Story
Our story for "Death Week" is a retelling by Martin of a ghost story, The Callow Inn. In rural Herefordshire, for over a hundred years people have reported two…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Folklore of Death
The inevitable has occurred, dear listener, so pay up your Eye Money as Death Week has arrived on Three Ravens, riding a pale horse... The final part of our…
The Three Ravens PodcastSarah Clegg | Local Legends #72
On this week's episode of Local Legends Eleanor chats with Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah Clegg. We first met Sarah last year, when she was one of the…
The Three Ravens PodcastAlderman and Alphin | A Tale of Old Yorkshire
Our story for "Marriage Week" is a retelling by Eleanor of a giant legend, Alderman and Alphin. Set in Saddleworth, which was once a part of the West Riding of…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Folklore of Marriage
This week we have our second installment of our month long mini series about cycles of life, all about the history and folklore of marriage! We explore the…
The Three Ravens PodcastSue Bentley | Local Legends #71
On this week's episode of Local Legends Martin chats with best-selling author of over 80 books, Sue Bentley! As Sue explains, her decision to 'become a writer'…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Brigstock Fox | A Northamptonshire Folk Tale
Our story for "Birth Week" is a retelling from Martin of recently rediscovered Northamptonshire legend The Brigstock Fox. A tale of Medieval changelings…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Folklore of Birth
This week on Three Ravens, as part of our month long exploration of cycles of life, we're talking all about Birth Folklore! From Ancient Mesopotamian "birth…
The Three Ravens PodcastMatthew Bannister | Local Legends #70
On this week's episode of Local Legends Martin chats with veteran British broadcaster and host of Folk on Foot Matthew Bannister. In a conversation that folds…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Corn Maiden
For this week's story, sticking with our theme of Harvest, we present a slice of US-set folk horror for you to enjoy! The tale begins with Robin, a recently…
The Three Ravens PodcastLughnasa, Lammas and Harvest Folklore
It's the first time we've done a Seasonal Special in a while, but this week we're celebrating the harvest and exploring the history and folklore of Lughnasa…
The Three Ravens PodcastSickles At The Ready! | August 2026 Update
In this month's update episode we're welcoming in the harvest and exploring some of August's lesser-known traditional festivals! We're talking about Marymas…
The Three Ravens PodcastRichard Dawson | Local Legends #69
On this week's episode of Local Legends Martin chats with award winning singer-songwriter and progressive artist Richard Dawson. Hailing from England's…
The Three Ravens PodcastWho Were The Langs? | The Lang Fairy Tales
We round out our recent completion of the Red Fairy Book by taking a deeper look at Leonora and Andrew Lang. Who were they, what were their lives like, and…
The Three Ravens PodcastGerald Gardner | Magus #13
For our final episode of the series, we're casting a circle and exploring the life of the last great name in British magic, Gerald Gardner! We begin with…
The Three Ravens PodcastSacha Coward | Local Legends #68
On this week's episode of Local Legends Martin chats with British author, LGBTQ+ historian, museum researcher and escape room artist Sacha Coward. Sacha's…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Marvellous Musician and The Story Of Sigurd | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Red Fairy Book (1890)
It's been a strange, charming, and sometimes baffling journey, but we've reached the end of the Red Fairy Book! Two very different stories finish the…
The Three Ravens PodcastDeath and Afterlife Songs | Forgotten Melodies #13
In this final episode of our 13-part exploration of folk music history we are concluding with Death and Afterlife Songs! We welcome our musical collaborators…
The Three Ravens PodcastKaren Kay | Local Legends #67
On this week's episode of Local Legends Eleanor is chatting with the Fairy Whisperer, Karen Kay. Fairies are notoriously tricksy beings, but if there’s anybody…
The Three Ravens PodcastSnowdrop and The Golden Goose and The Seven Foals | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Red Fairy Book (1890)
For our penultimate episode of the Red Fairy Book, we have a triple bill of rather different stories. First, we have one of the best known fairy tales out…
The Three Ravens PodcastFairies | Three Ravens Bestiary #26
For the final episode in our 26 part A-Z of mythical creatures we're slipping into some liminal spaces to talk about Fairies! Starting with the question of…
The Three Ravens PodcastChristina Oakley Harrington | Local Legends #66
On this week's episode of Local Legends Martin is chatting with recovering Medievalist, occult bookshop owner, and esoteric researcher Christina Oakley…
The Three Ravens PodcastMinnikin | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Red Fairy Book (1890)
This Norwegian tale from the Red Fairy Book features a plucky, diminutive hero so unscrupulous, he might just be worse than Dapplegrim! With trolls with…
The Three Ravens PodcastPalmistry and Phrenology | Magic and Medicines #26
For the last episode in the second series of Magic and Medicines, we're talking about Palmistry and Phrenology! We start by looking at uses of palmistry across…
The Three Ravens PodcastFrankie Archer | Local Legends #65
On this very special episode of Local Legends Martin is chatting with the brilliant British folk singer-songwriter Frankie Archer! To mark the release of her…
The Three Ravens PodcastBushy Bride and Mother Holle | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Red Fairy Book (1890)
For today's episode of the Lang Fairy Tales, we're proceeding on apace through the Red Fairy Book, and we've got another double bill of stories. First up is…