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World myths, legends & folklore with professional storyteller Daniel Allison. Daniel Allison is an international storyteller currently residing on the island of Koh Phangan in Thailand. Equally at home telling stories in schools, prisons or onstage at global festivals, Daniel has a lyrical and evoc…

Daniel Allison


    • Jul 27, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 76 EPISODES

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    Episode 76: To the Sea with Tamar Eluned Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 62:56


    This episode is a collaboration with Pathways, a podcast by Welsh storyteller Tamar Eluned Williams. After a brief chat with Tamar you'll hear an episode of her podcast in which she guides you on a story walk along the Ely River and down to Cardiff Bay.Learn more about Tamar at https://www.tamarelunedwilliams.comExplore Tamar's Pathways project at https://www.pathways-llwybrau.comSupport House of Legends by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 75: Puss in Boots with Emily & Leo Hanna-Grazebrook

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 22:46


    My guests on the episode are Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and her son Leo, who tells stories together on their wonderful Dragonfly Tales podcast. Here they give us their unique version of that old classic, Puss in Boots.Listen to Emily and Leo's podcast, Dragonfly Tales, at:https://dragonflytales.uk/podcastNote: Apologies for the lower-than-normal sound quality in the intro, I had trouble finding a quiet space to record recently. Normal service will resume shortly. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 74: The Smith & The Fairies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 30:47


    Apologies for the lower sound quality on this episode, I had trouble finding a quiet space to record for this one. Normal service will resume soon.Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 73: The Golden City with Nicholas Jubber

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 49:01


    Our guest on the episode is Nicholas Jubber, author of the new book The Fairy Tellers. I talk to Nick about the book and we hear Nick tell the story of The Golden City.You can find Nick at http://www.nickjubber.comGet his book at your local independent bookshop or on Amazon here.Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 72: The Crow's Wife

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 33:18


    Our story on this episode is The Crow's Wife, which you can also find in my book Scottish Myths & Legends. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 71: The Gods are All Here with Phil Okwedy

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 44:06


    On this episode my guest is Phil Owedy, a Welsh-Nigerian storyteller based in Pembrokeshire. He draws deeply on his dual heritage and multiple cultures in order to find the contemporary in the traditional. Phil regularly performs in storytelling clubs and has featured at Beyond the Border and Aberystwyth Storytelling Festivals, as well as at Kea Festival in Greece and Fabula Festival in Sweden. I met Phil at Beyond the Border this summer where he delivered the premier of his brilliant new show, The Gods are All Here. In this episode, we take about Phil's experiences and approach to storytelling, and we hear a telling from The Gods are All here.Learn more about Phil's work at:https://www.philokwedystoryteller.co.ukStay up to date with Phil's The Gods are All Here tour with Adverse Camber at:https://www.adversecamber.orgGet access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 70: The Coming of Lugh

    Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 20:42


    On this episode I share an early draft of the Irish story of The Coming of Lugh from my forthcoming book, The Children of Danu.Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcasIGhttps://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 69: Two Brothers, Two Boats with Ian Stephen

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 48:38


    My guest on this episode is Ian Stephen. Ian is a a writer, poet and storyteller from the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. He worked for 15 years in the coastguard service, based in Stornoway, and since 1995 has worked full-time in the arts, after winning the inaugural Robert Louis Stevenson award. Ian was the first artist in residence at StAnza, Scotland's annual poetry festival. His poetry and short fiction have been published in numerous journals worldwide while his debut novel, A Book of Death and Fish, was a book of the year choice in The Guardian, The Herald and The Glasgow Review.Learn more about Ian's work at www.ianstephen.co.ukIf you want to skip straight to the story, you can do so by using the chapter marker.Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 68: The Greedy Padshah with Sef Townsend

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 60:24


    Our guest this week is Sef Townsend, a brilliant storyteller and musician who has worked on peace and reconciliation projects throughout the world, including in the West Bank, in Armenia-Azerbaijan and Northern Ireland. In our conversation we talk about his travels throughout the world, his unique heritage, his love of language and much more, and he tells a beautiful story.Learn more about Sef at:https://seftownsend.co.ukOn Thursday 28th October I'll be a guest at an online session with Lisnakea Yarnspinners in Northern Ireland. Link:https://armstory.org.uk/events/lisnaskea-yarnspinners-with-daniel-allison/Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcasIGhttps://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 67: The Birth of Athena with Jay Leeming

    Play Episode Play 21 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 63:08


    Our guest this week is Jay Leeming, a performance storyteller whose poetic way of bringing traditional stories alive has captivated audiences in theaters, schools, libraries and National Parks. He is the creator of the Crane Bag Podcast, the author of two books of poetry and the recipient of a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. Recordings and more information about his work can be found at www.JayLeeming.com.Story begins at 36mins; use the chapter mark if you want to go straight there.Note: we replaced the audio of the live telling with a pre-recorded story as the recording was breaking up a lot. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcasIGhttps://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 66: Mallie & the Trow with Tom Muir

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later May 18, 2021 97:27


    Our guest this week is Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir. Tom was born on a small farm by the sea on the Orkney Mainland and now works as an engagement officer the Orkney Museum.He has published many books on Orkneys history and stories and as a storyteller he has performed in many countries, from Newfoundland and Greenland in the north to Slovenia and Hong Kong in the south, as well as all over Scotland, Scandinavia and Europe. He is a founder member and president of the Orcadian Story Trust, which runs the annual Orkney Storytelling Festival.The story starts at 57mins, you can use the chapter marker if you want to skip straight to it. Visit Tom's Orkneyology website at:https://www.orkneyology.comGet access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcasIGhttps://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 65: Re-release: Where Music Comes From

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 20:16


    This week I'm re-releasing a previous House of Legends episode: the haunting tale from the Isle of Skye which I call Where Music Comes From. I'm still working on the next Mabinogion tale and wanted to make sure I'm ready before I record it, so I thought I'd give you this to enjoy in the meantime. Hope you enjoy the story.Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcasIGhttps://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 64: The Love Spot with Clare Murphy

    Play Episode Play 21 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 41:01


    Our guest this week is Clare Murphy.Clare has been a storyteller for 14 years. She has performed in more than 20 countries, telling stories for all kinds of audiences. Her performances include shows such as “The King of Lies”; the political folkloric show set in Damascus, and playful pieces like UniVerse which explores where quantum physics, philosophy and mythology meet. She tells the story that is called for in each situation; from telling to the President of Ireland to performing at the Writers room of the Royal Shakespeare Company to working as storyteller in residence for the NHS Leadership academy.You can find Clare on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/storyclare/?hl=enOn Twitter:https://twitter.com/StoryClareAt her website:http://claremurphy.orgGet access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcasIGhttps://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 64: The Hand in the Dark (Part III of The Mabinogion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 23:48


    The final chapter of the first branch of the Mabinogion.Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcasIGhttps://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 62: the Fairy Lake with Csenge Zalka

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 39:03


    Our guest this week is Csenge Zalka.Csenge is a professional storyteller and author from Hungary. She got her MA in Storytelling at East Tennessee State University, and has her PhD in Culture Studies at Bowling Green State University, OH. She performs traditional stories (folktales, myths, legends and epics) internationally in English, Spanish and Hungarian; she has been featured at festivals in the USA, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, and Greece.If you want to skip straight to the stair, you can find it at 26.00Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcasIGhttps://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 61: Pwyll & Rhiannon (Part 2 of The Mabinogion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 29:09


    We continue our Mabinogion series with the tale of Pwyll & Rhiannon, from the first branch of the Mabinogi. Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcasInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 60: Fierce Creatures with Donna Washington

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 38:08


    Our guest this week is multiple-award winning US storyteller Donna Washington. The first story starts at 24:55.Learn more about Donna’s work at:https://dlwstoryteller.comGet access to every new House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School and get a FREE pack of stories to tell:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Join us on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcasInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 59: Pwyll & Arawn (Part 1 of The Mabinogion)

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 23:15


    The first part of our Mabinogion series. The Mabinogion is a collection of Welsh legends. It is the earliest prose literature of Britain and one of the jewels of Celtic legend. I base my telling on the 2008 translation by Sioned Davies.Get access to every House of Legends episode and patron-only worksheets by becoming a patron at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegends Get my FREE ebook Silverborn at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageStudy with me at the Roundhouse Storytelling School and get a FREE pack of stories to tell:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Join us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcasInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 58: Mary & The Seal with Kirsten Milliken

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 32:23


    A Scottish selkie story with emerging storyteller Kirsten Milliken.Learn more about selkies in my article 'What is a Selkie?' here:https://www.houseoflegends.me/blog/what-is-a-selkie-selkies-psyche-amp-scottish-folkloreFind out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.roundhouseschool.comLearn about Myth Singers, my storytelling coaching program, at:www.houseoflegends.me/story-coachingGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10And Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Join the House of Legends Clan at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pagJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIGhttps://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 57: Bran & Sceolan (Part 5 of the Tales Of The Fianna series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 24:07


    Part 5 of our Tales Of The Fianna series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available January 2021). Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.houseoflegends.me/roundhouseGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Join the House of Legends Clan at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 56: Samhain at Tara (Part 4 of the Tales Of The Fianna series)

    Play Episode Play 43 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 18:49


    Part 4 of our Tales Of The Fianna series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available January 2021). Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.houseoflegends.me/membership-siteGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10And Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Join the House of Legends Clan at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 55: The Salmon of Wisdom (Part 3 of The Tales of The Fianna Series)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 17:27


    Part 3 of our Tales Of The Fianna series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available December 2020). Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.houseoflegends.me/membership-siteGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10And Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Join the House of Legends Clan at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcastMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 54: The Boyhood of Finn (Part 2 of The Tales of The Fianna Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 15:09


    Part 2 of our Tales Of The Fianna series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available December 2020). Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.houseoflegends.me/membership-siteGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10And Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Join the House of Legends Clan at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 53: The Fate of Coull (Part 1 of The Tales of The Fianna Series)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 16:43


    Part 1 of our Finn MacCoull series to celebrate the launch of my new book, Finn & The Fianna (available December 2020). Find out about the Roundhouse Storytelling School:https://www.houseoflegends.me/membership-siteGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends, The Shattering Sea and Finn & The Fianna, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10And Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Join the House of Legends Clan at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 52: Salt Is The Dearest with Nana Tomova

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 41:01


    Our guest this week is Nana Tomova, host of The Story Apothecary Podcast. Nana is a storyteller, poet, photographer, as well as a mental health specialist and pharmacist, who draws deep inspiration from nature. We discussed her work and Nana told the Bulgarian story, Salt Is The Dearest.I hope you enjoy the conversation and the story. If you’d like to skip straight to the story, you can use the chapter marker.Lisen to Nana's podcast at:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-story-apothecary/id1508380185Learn about her other work at:https://www.nanatomova.com/podcastFollow her excellent Instagram page at:https://www.instagram.com/nana.tomova/Get my books, Scottish Myths & Legends and TheShattering Sea, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10And Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Join the House of Legends Clan at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 51: The Flight of Merlin with Lisa Schneidau

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 58:39


    This week’s guest is Lisa Schneidau. Based in Dartmoor in England’s west country, Lisa is a storyteller, author and environmentalist. She is the author of the bestselling book, Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland and the forthcoming Woodland Folk Tales of Britain & Ireland. Lisa has a beautiful and mesmerising voice and I’m sure you’re going to love listening to her story. For those of you who want to jump straight to the story, you can do so using the chapter markers.Find Lisa online at:http://www.lisaschneidau.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/LisaSchneidauStoryteller/https://www.instagram.com/lisaschneidau/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/LisaSchneidau?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorSupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends and The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10And Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Join the House of Legends Clan at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 50: Midnight Matchmaker with Kamini Ramachandran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 59:54


    For our 50th episode (!) we feature one of the world's finest oral storytellers, Kamini Ramachandran. Note: There is some background humming noise from a ceiling fan during the story, which was recorded in Singapore, where it's very hot... don't worry, you'll tune it out.Kamini is a pioneer in the global storytelling movement. She is the creative producer of Storyfest Singapore, founding director of The Storytelling Centre Ltd and a veteran performer who has graced stages from Edinburgh to Sydney. I first saw her perform in Edinburgh many years ago and was fortunate enough to be invited to her festival in Singapore last year.In this interview, we discussed Kamini’s recent projects as well as her experience growing up in the plantations of Malaysia. Kamini's links:www.moonshadowstories.comhttps://storytellingcentrelimited.comSocial media:@kaministorytellerPhoto credit: Moonshadow StoriesSupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends and The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10And Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Join the House of Legends Clan at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 49: When Things Fall Apart with Sharon Blackie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 57:20


    Our guest this week is Sharon Blackie. Sharon is an award-winning writer and internationally recognised teacher whose work sits at the interface of psychology, mythology and ecology. She is the author of If Women Rose Rooted, This Enchanted Life, Foxfire, Wolfskin and The Long Delirious Burning Blue.Find Sharon online at www.sharonblackie.netSupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends and The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10And Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Join the House of Legends Clan at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-page

    Episode 48: The Three Causeless Blows with Angharad Wynne

    Play Episode Play 23 sec Highlight Listen Later May 29, 2020 60:36


    This week we feature a fantastic Welsh storyteller and teacher, Angharad Wynne.You can learn more about Angaharad's work with pilgrimages at Dreaming the Land:https://www.dreamingtheland.comThe Dadeni Mystery School:https://www.dadeni.orgAnd Cae Mabon:https://www.caemabon.co.ukSupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends and The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10And Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Join the House of Legends Clan at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 47: The Shepherd's Dream

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 16:58


    This week’s story is The Shepherd’s Dream from Ireland.Event link for Wd 13th May: https://www.facebook.com/events/950184208666216/?event_time_id=1121022501582385To join, click the following Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/652120818 Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my books, Scottish Myths & Legends and The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Allison/e/B081PNRL92/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+allison&crid=3LFU9R8PFUBP1&sprefix=daiel+all%C3%AD%2Caps%2C217&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_10And Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADaniel+Allison&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+Allison&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1Join the House of Legends Clan at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 46: The Cailleach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 14:36


    A bonus episode featuring a story from my new book, Scottish Myths & Legends.Get the book at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scottish-Myths-Legends-Celtic-Retold/dp/1838040315/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Scottish-Myths-Legends-Celtic-Retold-ebook/dp/B087YVX1D5/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=scottish+myths&qid=1588592116&sr=8-2Amazon Canada:https://www.amazon.ca/Scottish-Myths-Legends-Celtic-Retold-ebook/dp/B087YVX1D5/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=scottish+myths&qid=1588592149&sr=8-16'Deserves to be a classic'Svend-Erik EnghEnjoy!

    Episode 45: Nancy May with Maria Gillen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 45:32


    The story of Nancy May, told by Irish storyteller Maria Gillen.Keep up to date with Maria at https://twitter.com/mgillen?lang=enhttps://www.facebook.com/SeedsOfStory/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqOZ1JXCzLw4JSMN8teN0hQSupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Sorcery-Prehistoric-Scotland-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H9JF1VI7OSTY&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565229&sprefix=Daniel+Allison%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-2Join the House of Legends Club at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 44: The King of Lochlann's Brown Horse: Part IV

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 21:22


    The final part in a four part mini-series. This story comes from J.F Campbell's 'Popular Tales of the West Highlands'.You can get a copy of the ebook here very cheaply:https://www.amazon.co.uk/POPULAR-TALES-WEST-HIGHLANDS-Four-ebook/dp/B01HFH71A2/ref=sr_1_7?crid=289ZLDM4YI78H&keywords=popular+tales+of+the+west+highlands&qid=1584472914&sprefix=popular+tales+of+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-7Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Sorcery-Prehistoric-Scotland-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H9JF1VI7OSTY&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565229&sprefix=Daniel+Allison%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-2Join the House of Legends Club at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 43: The King of Lochlann's Brown Horse: Part III

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 23:49


    The third part in a four part mini-series. This story comes from J.F Campbell's 'Popular Tales of the West Highlands'.You can get a copy of the ebook here very cheaply:https://www.amazon.co.uk/POPULAR-TALES-WEST-HIGHLANDS-Four-ebook/dp/B01HFH71A2/ref=sr_1_7?crid=289ZLDM4YI78H&keywords=popular+tales+of+the+west+highlands&qid=1584472914&sprefix=popular+tales+of+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-7Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Sorcery-Prehistoric-Scotland-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H9JF1VI7OSTY&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565229&sprefix=Daniel+Allison%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-2Join the House of Legends Club at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 42: The King of Lochlann's Brown Horse: Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 15:52


    The second part in a four part mini-series. This story comes from J.F Campbell's 'Popular Tales of the West Highlands'.You can get a copy of the ebook here very cheaply:https://www.amazon.co.uk/POPULAR-TALES-WEST-HIGHLANDS-Four-ebook/dp/B01HFH71A2/ref=sr_1_7?crid=289ZLDM4YI78H&keywords=popular+tales+of+the+west+highlands&qid=1584472914&sprefix=popular+tales+of+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-7Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Sorcery-Prehistoric-Scotland-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H9JF1VI7OSTY&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565229&sprefix=Daniel+Allison%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-2Join the House of Legends Club at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 41: The King of Lochlann's Brown Horse: Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 22:27


    The first part in a four part mini-series. This story comes from J.F Campbell's 'Popular Tales of the West Highlands'.You can get a copy of the ebook here very cheaply:https://www.amazon.co.uk/POPULAR-TALES-WEST-HIGHLANDS-Four-ebook/dp/B01HFH71A2/ref=sr_1_7?crid=289ZLDM4YI78H&keywords=popular+tales+of+the+west+highlands&qid=1584472914&sprefix=popular+tales+of+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-7Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Sorcery-Prehistoric-Scotland-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H9JF1VI7OSTY&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565229&sprefix=Daniel+Allison%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-2Join the House of Legends Club at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageJoin us on FB:https://www.facebook.com/houseoflegendspodcastIG:https://www.instagram.com/houseoflegendspodcast/Music by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 40: Celtic Myths & Legends with Sian Esther Powell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 40:28


    We’re back!I took a break from the podcast over the last couple as I’ve been grieving a loved one whom I lost recently. I’m glad to be back now, and with a very special guest: Sian Esther Powell, the host of the Celtic Myths & Legends Podcast. Sian and I chat about her podcast and what makes Celtic lore unique before diving into the folklore of Cornwall.Follow Sian’s podcast on twitter:https://twitter.com/celticmythspod?lang=enFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast/Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Sorcery-Prehistoric-Scotland-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H9JF1VI7OSTY&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565229&sprefix=Daniel+Allison%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-2Join the House of Legends Club at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 39: Tam O' Shanter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 23:46


    The tale of Tam O' Shanter, written in 1790 by Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns. Check out my new Youtube channel and see me performing the poem:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c3oR_SVILY&t=4sSupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Sorcery-Prehistoric-Scotland-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H9JF1VI7OSTY&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565229&sprefix=Daniel+Allison%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-2Join the House of Legends Club at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 38: The Tree of Life with David Novak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 48:04


    Today I speak to David Novak, one of the world's most talented storytellers. Described as ‘the brothers Grimm meet Carl Jung and Monty Python’, and as ‘the most eclectic storyteller on the scene today’, David Novak is acknowledged as a master of the art of storytelling. A veteran of the US National Storytelling Festival, he has been a keynote speaker for the Sydney International Storytelling Conference and received the Circle of Excellence Award from the National Storytelling Network. David's website:http://www.david-novak.com/homeBlog:https://atellingexperience.blogspot.com/2015/02/spherical-storytelling.htmlhttps://atellingexperience.blogspot.com/2015/08/cinderellas-coach.htmlhttps://atellingexperience.blogspot.com/2019/01/telling-possibility.htmlVideo:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL00ACBD5C1EBD6797https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD94C2CB43D6378FESupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Sorcery-Prehistoric-Scotland-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H9JF1VI7OSTY&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565229&sprefix=Daniel+Allison%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-2Join the House of Legends Club at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 37: The Land In The Sky with Mara Menzies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 49:30


    This week we meet one of the world's finest storytellers, Mara Menzies, and hear a story from her show Blood & Gold.Find Mara at:https://www.marathestoryteller.comhttps://business.facebook.com/MaratheStoryteller/https://www.instagram.com/marastoryteller/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/marastoryteller?lang=enSupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Sorcery-Prehistoric-Scotland-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H9JF1VI7OSTY&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565229&sprefix=Daniel+Allison%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-2Join the House of Legends Club at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 36: The Most Beautiful Song In The Forest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 17:44


    This week's story comes from the pygmy people of the Congo. I heard it told by Joseph Campbell in an interview he gave with Bill Moyers. You can watch a clip here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F7Wwew8X4YSupport House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Sorcery-Prehistoric-Scotland-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H9JF1VI7OSTY&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565229&sprefix=Daniel+Allison%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-2Join the House of Legends Club at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-pageMusic by Kate Young https://www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 35: Sources: Norse Mythology with Noah Tetzner of The History of Vikings Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 38:57


    In this episode I interview Noah Tetzner, the host of The History of Vikings Podcast. Noah gives an overview of the Norse cosmology and then we discuss the source texts and different aspects of the subject in more depth. Sources episodes are a new feature for House of Legends, in which we delve deeper into mythology and folklore as opposed to hearing stories. Let me know if you'd like to hear more of these.You can learn more about The History of Vikings at:www.thehistoryofvikings.comFollow Noah on social media at:https://twitter.com/HistoryofVikinghttps://www.instagram.com/thehistoryofvikings/Support House of Legends with a Patreon pledge at:https://www.patreon.com/danielallisonYou can get my book, The Bone Flute, described as 'spellbinding', 'masterful' and 'the next big thing in fantasy' at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars-Book-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RW1U3NL65AIC&keywords=the+bone+flute&qid=1575969804&sprefix=the+bone+fl%2Caps%2C229&sr=8-1And Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+bone+flute&qid=1575969840&sr=8-1And worldwide.Music by Kate Young:www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 34: The Cruel Mother with Danica Boyce of Fair Folk Podcast

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 62:33


    In this episode I talk to Danica Boyce, the host of Fair Folk, an outstanding folklore podcast. Clarification from Danica: The version of the Cruel Mother that she sings is by Shirley Collins, an English singer; the song is English/Scottish but the lines about the afterlives are from The Maid and the Palmer, a ballad collected from an Irish traveller.Check out Fair Folk Podcast at:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fair-folk-podcast/id1177770160Support House of Legends on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/houseoflegendsGet my book, The Bone Flute, at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LHV0C9LXX449&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565192&sprefix=Daniel+all%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1And Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Sorcery-Prehistoric-Scotland-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H9JF1VI7OSTY&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1576565229&sprefix=Daniel+Allison%2Caps%2C395&sr=8-2Join the House of Legends Club at:https://www.houseoflegends.me/landing-page

    Episode 33: Taming the Kelpie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 26:46


    This week's story is from Scotland. It's a tale of the kelpie, one of our most famous and fascinating otherworld creatures. I heard it from Ian Stephen, a storyteller from the Isle of Lewis, and have been telling it a lot in performance recently.Support House of Legends with a Patreon pledge at:https://www.patreon.com/danielallisonYou can get my book, The Bone Flute, described as 'spellbinding', 'masterful' and 'the next big thing in fantasy' at Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars-Book-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RW1U3NL65AIC&keywords=the+bone+flute&qid=1575969804&sprefix=the+bone+fl%2Caps%2C229&sr=8-1And Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+bone+flute&qid=1575969840&sr=8-1And worldwide.Music by Kate Young.

    Episode 32: The Snow Maiden

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 27:17 Transcription Available


    It's time for snowy stories! We kick off the season of wintry tales with a perennial favourite of mine, The Snow Maiden. This is a Russian folk tale collected by Alexander Nikolayevich Afanasyev, which was later made into a play and opera, and lingers in that classic Christmas film, The Snowman.You can support House of Legends by getting a copy of my book, The Bone Flute, which reviewers are calling 'masterful', 'breathtaking' and 'the next big thing in fantasy' at Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars/dp/1709378727/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Daniel+allison&qid=1575371845&sr=8-1Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars-Book-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Daniel+allison&qid=1575371871&sr=8-1And worldwide.Music by Kate Young www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 31: A Close Tongue Keeps A Safe Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 22:44 Transcription Available


    We remain in Orkney for a tale which introduces us to the strange beings known in Orkney as the finfolk. You can learn more about the finfolk n Tom Muir's excellent Orkney Folk Tales. Get it in the UK at:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Orkney-Folk-Tales-United-Kingdom/dp/075249905X/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=orkney+folk+tales&qid=1574719255&sr=8-2Get my novel The Bone Flute, set in Prehistoric Orkney, at:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bone-Flute-Tears-Stars-Book-ebook/dp/B081P2TRR6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3M83GEVTZ56UK&keywords=daniel+allison&qid=1574719324&sprefix=daniel+all%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1Music courtesy of Kate Young www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 30: The Bone Flute

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 25:45


    A special episode featuring a reading from my new novel, The Bone Flute, set in Iron Age Orkney and drawing on Scottish and Orcadian mythology.The Bone Flute is available now from Amazon; follow the link below:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B081P2TRR6?pf_rd_p=3730611c-1654-405c-a45c-eec586a43cc7&pf_rd_r=7FNG5BJBGJ9F5AAHQ6RRMusic by Kate Young.

    Episode 29: The Mermaid Bride

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 29:41 Transcription Available


    We kick off our mini-series of Orcadian stories with The Mermaid Bride.You can find this story in two books by Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir. The first is The Mermaid Bride and the other is Orkney Folk Tales. I highly recommend both.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tom-Muir/e/B0034QAO6C?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1573505319&sr=8-1Tom recently helped develop the Orkney Folklore Trail app - read about it here:https://www.orkneyology.com/orkney-folklore-trail.htmlMusic by Kate Young, one of Scotland's most innovative traditional musicians.www.kateyoungmusic.com

    Episode 28: Bonus episode: In Conversation with Jan Blake

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 28:37


    I sit down to talk with world-renowned storyteller Jan Blake, who came to perform at the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2019. Jan shares some of her journey as a storyteller and reflects on the art.Find out more about Jan at:https://www.janblakestories.co.ukMusic by Kate Young.

    Episode 27: Bonus Episode with Robert Seven Crows Bourdon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 12:26


    Another bonus episode from the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2019. This time I sit down for a chat with Robert Seven Crows Bourdon, a storyteller from Quebec of Akadian and Mi'kmag descent, who has delighted audiences here with his warmth, generosity and talent.You can follow Robert on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/Robert-Seven-Crows-Bourdon-120079868174154/And listen to his music at:https://nikamowin.com/en/artist/robert-seven-crows-bourdonMusic by Kate Young.

    Episode 26: Bonus episode: The Hummingbird with Giovanna Conforto

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 11:23


    In this bonus episode from the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2019 I talk to Giovanna Conforto. Giovanna is the creative director of the Italian Storytelling Centre and performs and teaches throughout the world.Learn more at:http://www.italianstorytellingcenter.it/en/about-italian-storytelling-center/italian-storytelling-center-team/Music by Kate Young.

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