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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 PodcastCath Little | Local Legends #55: Glamorganshire
On this week's episode of Local Legends Eleanor is chatting with the brilliant author, storyteller, and champion of Cardiff, Cath Little! Cath is especially…
The Three Ravens PodcastCentaurs and Pegasus | Three Ravens Bestiary #21
For our first episode of the Three Ravens Bestiary for 2026, we're talking all about Centaurs and Pegasus! We begin in Dark Age Greece, way back before Homer…
The Three Ravens PodcastA Peculiar Thirst | Series 7 Episode 9: Glamorganshire
For today's episode, we're venturing to the south of Wales to historic Glamorganshire. We talk about the county's very ancient life, including the discovery of…
The Three Ravens PodcastValentine's Magic | Dr Icy Sedgwick
It's Valentine's Day, so it's the perfect time to try out a little love magic! That's why we invited Dr Icy Sedgwick, author of Bring Me Love: Finding and…
The Three Ravens PodcastRuss Williams | Local Legends #54: Caernarfonshire
On this week's episode of Local Legends Martin's flagged over Griff, the trusty Ford Fiesta, belonging to travel writer and folklorist Russ Williams. Author of…
The Three Ravens PodcastSpiritualism | Magic and Medicines #21
Magic and Medicines is BACK - just like the ooky-spooky ghosts summoned up by believers in this episode's topic - Spiritualism! As we discuss, philosophically…
The Three Ravens PodcastGelert | Series 7 Episode 8: Caernarfonshire
This week we're chatting all about the heritage and folklore of the historic Welsh county of Caernarfonshire, and telling the tale of a very good dog. We begin…
The Three Ravens PodcastHoratio Clare | Local Legends #53: Brecknockshire
On this week's episode of Local Legends, Eleanor chats with writer Horatio Clare about land and legend. Although Horatio has had a really versatile career…
The Three Ravens PodcastHermes Trismegistus | Magus #7
For this month's episode of Magus we're finally discussing the life of the first Magus ever, Hermes Trismegistus! An ancient Egyptian sage written about by…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Conjurer's Hand | Series 7 Episode 7: Brecknockshire
After a break from releasing regular county episodes, we're back with a bang for the second half of Series 7. The first historic Welsh county on our journey is…
The Three Ravens PodcastImbolc and the Feast of Lights | February 2026 Update
In this month's update episode we're chatting all about Imbolc - otherwise known as the start of Spring! In addition to speaking about the Celtic deity Brige…
The Three Ravens PodcastDiscussing The Blue Fairy Book | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Blue Fairy Book (1889)
To cap off our release of the stories from The Blue Fairy Book, we look back at who Leonora and Andrew Lang were, why anybody should care, and then go back and…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Story of Pretty Goldilocks | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Blue Fairy Book (1889)
So, turns out we somehow forgot one: The Story of Pretty Goldilocks! And this one is really good - it gives Martin plenty of excuses to do silly animal voices…
The Three Ravens PodcastA Voyage To Lilliput Chapters 4 and 5 | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Blue Fairy Book (1889)
To conclude The Blue Fairy Book, we present the last part of A Voyage to Lilliput. Adapted from the first book of Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift…
The Three Ravens PodcastA Voyage To Lilliput Chapters 2 and 3 | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Blue Fairy Book (1889)
To conclude The Blue Fairy Book, we present the second part of A Voyage to Lilliput. Adapted from the first book of Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift…
The Three Ravens PodcastA Voyage To Lilliput Chapter 1 | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Blue Fairy Book (1889)
To conclude The Blue Fairy Book, we present a trilogy of episodes retelling A Voyage to Lilliput. Adapted from the first book of Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Red Etin | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Blue Fairy Book (1889)
Brace yourself for one of the Lang's dialect stories from north of Hadrian's Wall: The Red Etin! Though the Etin itself is Irish, strangely. Still, thank…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Black Bull Of Norroway | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Blue Fairy Book (1889)
A tale from north of the border... When the Black Bull of Norroway turns up to whisk the youngest daughter off to seek her fortune, she'd better not move a…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe History of Jack The Giant Killer | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Blue Fairy Book (1889)
We have one of the most famous English fairy tales of them all for you today: Jack The Giant Killer! Does make you wonder though whether Jack is really a good…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Story of Prince Ahmed and the Fairy Paribanou Part 2 | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Blue Fairy Book (1889)
In the next part of Prince Ahmed's story, his blissful time with the Fairy Paribanou is interrupted by the machinations of the Sultan's scheming advisers... If…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Story of Prince Ahmed and the Fairy Paribanou Part 1 | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Blue Fairy Book (1889)
When three princes all fall in love with the same princess, their father sends them out into the world to find the most wonderful curiosities... An adventure…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Princess on the Glass Hill | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Blue Fairy Book (1889)
If you have ever wondered what would happen if Cinderella was a story about a boy, well, we warmly present The Princess on the Glass Hill! A pleasing example…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Brave Little Tailor | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Blue Fairy Book (1889)
Follow the adventures of the brave little tailor as he tricks his way to ultimate success, on the strength of a misunderstanding of the meaning of 'seven at a…
The Three Ravens PodcastTrusty John | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Blue Fairy Book (1889)
Today's Lang Fairy Tale is a strange one: Trusty John, in which the behaviour of all of the characters is questionable at best! For what would be nicer than…
The Three Ravens PodcastBlue Beard | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Blue Fairy Book (1889)
Today's Lang Fairy Tale is the classic cautionary tale about too much curiosity - Blue Beard! Of course, it's unfortunate our heroine married a murderer with a…
The Three Ravens PodcastFirst Footing | January 2026 Update
In this month's update episode we're welcoming in 2026 in style - ideally in the form of a dark-haired stranger... In addition to speaking about New Years…
The Three Ravens PodcastPrince Darling | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Blue Fairy Book (1889)
We have a less well-known Lang Fairy Tale for you - Prince Darling. It's a tale which reminds us that having a great father, phenomenal wealth, and the Fairy…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Goose Girl | The Lang Fairy Tales: The Blue Fairy Book (1889)
For the first Lang Fairy Tales episode of this 'between series break' we have an absolute classic - The Goose Girl. If you like talking decapitated horse…
The Three Ravens PodcastGuest The Third: Tony Walker | The Three Ravens Christmas Feast
It's just beginning to get dark at Three Ravens HQ, when a booming knock sounds on the front door. Who should be outside but Tony Walker, host of the Classic…
The Three Ravens PodcastGuest The Second: Taffy Thomas | The Three Ravens Christmas Feast
Our stomachs are groaning after all the tasty festive food we've consumed (with or without gravy), and we're ready for a little sit down and some stories with…
The Three Ravens PodcastGuest The First: Sarah Clegg | The Three Ravens Christmas Feast
Welcome, friend, to the Three Ravens Christmas Feast! It's the big day itself, and we're starting with a cosy chat (after our festive breakfast buffet, of…
The Three Ravens PodcastThe Nativity Play | A Ghost Story for Christmas
Welcome back to the third day of the Three Ravens Christmas Feast, where we meet in the Raven Tower for an all-new festive tale of terror! Following in the…
The Three Ravens PodcastChristmas Music with Lunatraktors | The Three Ravens Christmas Feast
Good morrow, honoured guest! We hope you slept well, and weren't kept awake by too many bumps in the night? For on today's episode of the Three Ravens…
The Three Ravens PodcastChristmas Food with Dr Neil Buttery | The Three Ravens Christmas Feast
Welcome, friend, to the Three Ravens Christmas Feast - we're still at 'Meal Prep' stage, but come inside and warm up by the fire! To begin our six episode…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 21 - No Fruit Without Work | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 20 - Life Is Not A Field To Cross | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 19 - A Drop In The Sea | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 18 - A Word Is Not A Sparrow | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 17 - A Crow Will Never Be A Falcon | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 16 - To Raise The Wind | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 15 - Every Toad Praises Its Swamp | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 14 - Mute As A Fish | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 13 - Under The Lying Stone Water Does Not Flow | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 12 - Where The Crayfish Is Wintering | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 11 - A Spoonful Of Tar In A Barrel Of Honey | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 10 - Appetite Comes With Eating | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 9 - Like A Cat To Sour Cream | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 8 - Talking About The Wolf | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 7 - A Sabre Helps A Cossack | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 6 - Like Two Drops Of Water | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 5 - Two Shoes Make A Pair | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 4 - Borrowed Bread Lies Heavy On The Stomach | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 3 - Every Second Woman Is A Witch | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 2 - Where It's Thin, It Tears | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastPart 1 - Like Thunder In A Clear Sky | Vasilisa The Brave
A new telling of a classic tale based on Slavic folklore, this special Three Ravens winter story is our bonus mini series for Advent 2025. Split into 21 parts…
The Three Ravens PodcastIn The Bleak Midwinter | December 2025 Update
In this month's update episode we're getting ready to hibernate, as it's time for our annual Winter Interlude! As usual, the episode features Three Ravens news…
The Three Ravens PodcastMhara Starling | Local Legends #52: Anglesey
On this week's episode of Local Legends we have a real treat for you: Martin's good long chat with the truly brilliant Mhara Starling! Mhara is a prominent…
The Three Ravens PodcastDoctor John Dee | Magus #6
For this month's episode of Magus we're chatting about a genuine icon of esoterica and the occult, Doctor John Dee! Born during the reign of Henry VIII, Dee…
The Three Ravens PodcastA Boat Full of Witches | Series 7 Episode 6: Anglesey
This week we're headed over one of the oldest suspension bridges in the world to explore the history and folklore of Anglesey! Perhaps most famous for being…
The Three Ravens PodcastLIVE @ Treadwell's Books 2025!
For our final Three Ravens Live Show release of 2026 we have a Live Q&A hosted by the one and only Treadwells Books! In case you're unfamiliar, Treadwell's is…