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Join storyteller Owen Staton as he tells some of the greatest myths legends and ghost stories from Wales and beyond. Each episode features an unique tale and encourages you to take time out to relax and listen to the traditionally told story in a relaxing and mindful way. Enjoy the Time between Times. The time when the veil between our world and the Otherworld grows thin.

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    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. From the Welsh Mountains to Sasquatch Country with Natalie Huber -Rodriguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2026 56:20


    What happens when two storytellers from opposite sides of the Atlantic meet to talk about one of the world's greatest mysteries?In this very special episode of Time between Times storytelling with Owen Staton, I am joined by Natalie Huber Rodriguez, host of the Monstress podcast, for a fascinating journey into the world of Bigfoot and Sasquatch.But this isn't simply a conversation about whether Bigfoot exists.We delve much deeper.Together, Natalie and I explore the cultural, spiritual and folkloric significance of Bigfoot, looking at the very different ways this mysterious figure has found a place in the traditions and stories of Wales and among the Indigenous peoples of North America.What does it mean when generations of people tell stories about a mysterious figure living beyond the edge of civilisation?Why do stories of wild, human-like beings appear in cultures separated by thousands of miles?And perhaps most importantly…why do these stories still matter to us?Natalie brings her own perspective and experiences, while I explore the Welsh connection and the mysterious figure of Y Brenin Llwyd — the Grey King, a shadowy being associated with the mountains, forests and mist of Wales.And, of course, this is Time between Times…So we don't just talk about the stories.We tell them.Both Natalie and I share a tale associated with Bigfoot, allowing two very different storytelling traditions to meet around the same fire.What follows is a lively, thoughtful and sometimes wonderfully spooky conversation about folklore, belief, wilderness, spirituality, storytelling and our own personal fascination with these mysterious beings.Perhaps Bigfoot is a creature.Perhaps he is a legend.Perhaps he is something older — something that lives in the space between the known world and the wild places beyond it.Whatever you believe…there is something strangely powerful about standing at the edge of a forest and wondering whether you are truly alone.So come and sit with us for a while.Listen to the stories.Listen to the conversation.And perhaps, when you next walk beneath the trees…you might find yourself looking a little more carefully into the shadows.Because sometimes the oldest stories are the ones that refuse to disappear.And sometimes…the things we are searching for…have been watching us all along.Welcome to another journey into the Time between Times.Monstress Podcast With Natalie https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/monstress/id1857484552?i=1000789042917www.ko-fi.com/owenstatonOwen's website and contact www.welshstoryteller.com

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Story of Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 31:48


    Storyteller Owen Staton Just Rambles ReallyEvery now and then, I put the ghosts, legends, strange creatures and stories to one side and talk about something rather more frightening…Myself.In this episode of Time Between Times, I thought I'd do something I don't often do. I thought I'd tell you a little bit about the person behind the stories.Where I came from.How I got here.The things that have shaped me.The places I've been.The mistakes I've made.The things I've learned along the way.And perhaps most importantly, where I find myself today.It isn't really an autobiography. I haven't suddenly become terribly important and started referring to myself in the third person.There's no great structure to it either.I haven't sat down with a clipboard and carefully planned out my life in chronological order.I just started talking.So this is me, rambling my way through my own story. A few memories, a few reflections, some things I've never really talked about before, and perhaps a few things I'm still trying to make sense of myself.There are stories about the storyteller.There are funny moments.There are darker moments.There are things I'm proud of.Things I'm less proud of.People and places that have left their mark on me.And perhaps a glimpse of the man who exists behind the voice you hear telling you stories week after week.But I should warn you…I don't tell you everything.Some stories belong to other people.Some memories are mine alone.So, if you've ever wondered who the slightly rumpled bloke is who spends his evenings wandering around Wales looking for ghosts, talking to trees and frightening himself with stories…this is probably your chance to find out.Make yourself a cup of tea.Get comfortable.Come and sit with me for a while.This isn't really an episode about ghosts.It's not about folklore.It's not even particularly about storytelling.It's simply the story of me.And, as usual…I probably just rambled.But thank you for listening.That means more than you know.Owen xwww.ko-fi.com/owenstaton

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. Ghost stories from the Tower of London

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2026 26:35


    THE TOWER — WHERE THE DEAD HAVE LEARNED TO WAITThere are places where history is remembered.And then there are places where it feels as though history is still happening.The Tower of London is one of those places.For almost a thousand years, its ancient stones have witnessed coronations, imprisonments, betrayal, torture and death. Kings and queens have passed through its gates. Prisoners have climbed its staircases knowing they would never return. Children have disappeared into its darkness. And countless lives have ended beneath its shadow.And perhaps some of those stories never truly ended.In this very special episode of Time Between Times, I take you into the darkness of the Tower of London and explore some of its most chilling ghost stories.The restless spirit of Anne Boleyn.The mysterious ghosts of the Princes in the Tower.The tragic apparition of Lady Jane Grey.The terrifying phantom bear said to have appeared near the Jewel House.And the extraordinary account of a Yeoman Warder who felt something touch the back of his neck inside the ancient Salt Tower.But there is another reason this episode is particularly personal to me.Because while visiting the White Tower, I experienced something I still cannot explain.Walking upon one of its ancient staircases, I suddenly felt someone breathing directly beside my ear.I turned.There was nobody there.Perhaps it was nothing.Perhaps there was a perfectly ordinary explanation.But standing inside a building with almost a thousand years of history behind it, surrounded by stories of people who supposedly never quite left...it was difficult not to wonder.What if some places remember?What if certain moments become so deeply embedded within the stones that they refuse to disappear?And what if, every now and then...the living happen to walk through them?So tonight, my friends, draw your chair a little closer to the fire.Let the lights grow dim.Listen carefully to the silence.And come with me into the ancient darkness of the Tower of London.Because perhaps the ghosts of the Tower aren't waiting for us to find them.Perhaps...they have simply learned to wait.Welcome...to Time Between Times.Support the podcast & help keep the fire burning Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/owenstatonPatreon: Join me on Patreon Substack — stories, folklore & writing: Owen's Substack Owen's website: WelshStoryteller.com Listen to Time Between Times: Apple Podcasts · SpotifyIf you enjoy the episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review and share it with someone who loves folklore, history, ghost stories and the darker corners of the past.And remember...if you ever find yourself climbing those ancient stairs inside the White Tower...listen carefully.You never know what might be listening back.Take care, my friends.Nos da.Owen x#TimeBetweenTimes #TowerOfLondon #GhostStories #AnneBoleyn #PrincesInTheTower #LadyJaneGrey #HauntedUK #BritishFolklore #GhostStory #ParanormalPodcast #WelshStoryteller #OwenStaton

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Eagles beneath the earth. A Welsh Ghost story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 19:04


    The Eagles beneath the earthThere are some places where the darkness seems to begin long before the sun has gone down…And beneath the beautiful towers of Castell Coch, high above the Taff Valley, there is said to be a darkness that has been waiting for centuries.An ancient passage.A forgotten treasure.A great iron chest filled with gold and precious things.And guarding it…Two enormous eagles.In this new episode of Time Between Times, I take you beneath the mountain and into one of the strangest legends associated with Castell Coch.It is a story of buried treasure, secret tunnels, a ghostly Cavalier who walks through the walls, and two supernatural guardians whose eyes burn in the darkness.Men have supposedly entered the passage in search of the treasure.Some carried weapons.Others carried silver bullets blessed by a priest.None, according to the old tale, were prepared for what they found waiting in the darkness.Because perhaps the treasure was never meant to be found.Perhaps something was placed there to make certain that it never would be.So tonight, draw your chair a little closer to the fire.Let the wind move through the trees.Let the shadows gather around you.And listen carefully…Because somewhere beneath Castell Coch, in a passage that may or may not exist, an ancient iron chest may still be waiting.And beside it…Two enormous wings may still be folded in the darkness.Waiting. My website:welshstoryteller.com Buy me a Ko-fi and help keep the fire burning:www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton Join me on Patreon for extra stories and support the podcast:www.patreon.com/owenstaton7If you enjoy the story, please follow the podcast, leave a review and share it with someone who loves Welsh folklore, ghosts and tales from the darker corners of our landscape.And if you ever find yourself walking beneath Castell Coch after dark…listen carefully.You never know what might be listening back.Nos da, my friends.Owen x#TimeBetweenTimes #WelshFolklore #CastellCoch #WelshGhostStories #WelshLegends #GhostStories #Folklore #ParanormalPodcast #WelshStoryteller #OwenStaton

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Golden cape of Mold. A Welsh Ghost Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 23:13


    There are some places where the past feels very close.Places where the stories seem to have settled into the landscape itself… where an old name, a lonely field or a strange tale passed down through generations can make us wonder what might have happened there long ago.In this episode of Time Between Times, I take you to a field near Mold in North Wales once known as Cae Ellyllon — The Field of the Goblins or Fairies.For generations, local people spoke of a mysterious golden figure seen standing upon an ancient burial mound. A strange, glittering apparition appearing in the darkness…And then, in 1833, workmen digging in that very field uncovered something extraordinary.Beneath the earth lay an ancient Bronze Age burial — and with it one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries ever made in Wales.A magnificent ceremonial cape made almost entirely from gold.The Mold Gold Cape.But what makes this story so fascinating is the question that sits between folklore and history.Why was this particular place associated with a golden apparition long before the ancient burial was uncovered?Was the ghost simply a story that grew around an ancient mound?Or was something much older somehow remembered in the folklore of the people who lived there?Tonight, draw your chair a little closer to the fire and come with me into the darkness of Cae Ellyllon.A story of gold, ghosts, ancient burial, memory and the extraordinary ways in which the past can sometimes refuse to remain buried.Welcome, my friends…to Time Between Times.

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Beast of Pontrhydyfen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 21:09


    The Beast of PontrhydyfenWelcome back to the firepit at the heart of the forest, my friends.Tonight's story is a little different.Because this is not simply a tale I found in an old book or discovered in some forgotten newspaper. This is a story that takes me back to my own childhood, to the village of Pontrhydyfen in the Afan Valley in the early 1980s.I was at school there when rumours began to spread about something strange moving through the hills around Tonmawr and Pontrhydyfen.A great cat.Something wild.Something that, according to the stories, had no business being there.For us children, the creature quickly became the talk of the playground. We whispered about sightings, footprints and enormous cats hiding in the woods. And at times, we were even told not to play outside.I remember the feeling of looking towards those dark Welsh hills and wondering what might be hiding amongst the trees.Decades later, reports from the period would tell of large cats seen around Tonmawr, including a remarkable series of alleged photographs. Some witnesses believed they had seen a leopard or puma. Others suggested more ordinary explanations.But perhaps the truth isn't quite the point.Because when you are a child, a mystery can become part of the landscape itself.And sometimes, long after the story has faded from the playground, you can still look towards those hills and remember…What if it really was there?So tonight, draw a little closer to the fire.Let the mist settle over the Afan Valley.Listen for the river beneath the old bridge.And keep your eyes on the dark hills above Pontrhydyfen…Because somewhere out there, perhaps, something is still watching.Welcome…to the Time Between Times.Nos da, my friends.Owen xwww.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Fairies of Morlais Castle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 20:15


    The Fairy Dance at Morlais HillThere are places where the veil between worlds grows thin…High above Merthyr Tydfil, the ruined walls of Morlais Castle have watched the centuries drift by. Yet local people have long whispered that, on certain midsummer nights, music can still be heard echoing among the ancient stones. A harp. A fiddle. Laughter carried upon the wind. They say those who follow the melody may find themselves welcomed into a dance unlike any other—a dance where joy is boundless, the night never seems to end… and time itself begins to lose all meaning.In this haunting episode of Time Between Times, Welsh storyteller Owen Staton brings an old valley legend to life in his own rich and atmospheric style. Journey into a forgotten world of moonlit castles, the mysterious Tylwyth Teg, and a young collier whose single step into the fairy dance will change everything.So, draw your chair a little closer to the fire, let the shadows gather, and listen carefully… for if, one summer evening, you should hear music drifting across a lonely Welsh hillside, remember this tale.The Fair Folk are not always searching for victims.Sometimes…They are simply looking for one more dancer.If you enjoy Time Between Times, you can support the podcast and help keep these old stories alive by visiting:Website: https://www.welshstoryteller.comKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/owenstatonSubstack: https://owenstaton.substack.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/owenstaton7You can also follow Owen on social media by searching “Time Between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton” on Facebook and your favourite podcast platform.Until next time…Nos da… and don't stray from the path.

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. Firepit Fable with Eleanor Greenwood and the story of John Gethin and the candle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 50:32


    High upon the lonely slopes of Mynydd y Drum lies an old Welsh legend that has haunted the valleys for generations. It tells of hidden treasure, forbidden magic, a bargain struck in desperation… and a single candle whose slow, mysterious disappearance marked the passing of a man's life.In this episode, Owen Staton retells the chilling tale of John Gethin and the Candle, one of Wales' most unsettling folk legends. Journey into a world where ancient mountains guard terrible secrets, where courage is tested against supernatural terror, and where every bargain has its price.Then, as the fire crackles at the heart of the forest, Owen is joined by the wonderful Eleanor Greenwood—performer, writer, mask maker and storyteller. Together they explore folklore, performance, the power of masks, and the timeless magic of stories that refuse to be forgotten.You can discover more about Eleanor's work here:

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The White Rider of Maes Gwenllian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 26:02


    The White Rider of Maes GwenllianThis week, gather with me beside the fire as we journey into one of the most inspiring and haunting stories in all of Welsh history.Together, we travel back to the year 1136, when Wales stood on the brink of being overwhelmed by the Norman Marcher Lords. At the heart of that struggle was a remarkable woman—Princess Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd—who refused to wait behind castle walls. Instead, she mounted her horse, drew her sword, and led her people into battle in defence of her homeland.But history is only the beginning…For when the battle was over and Gwenllian fell upon the fields of Kidwelly, the people of Wales believed her story had not ended. Across the lonely marshes of Maes Gwenllian, where mist curls through the reeds and silence hangs heavy in the evening air, many have claimed to see a spectral rider upon a white horse. A noble figure searching endlessly through the twilight—not for revenge, but for her children, her people, and the Wales she gave everything to protect.Tonight, we'll explore both the history and the haunting, discovering how one woman's extraordinary courage transformed her into one of the greatest heroines of Wales and one of its most enduring legends.So settle beside the fire, let the flames warm your face, and listen for the distant thunder of ghostly hooves across the Welsh night.Welcome… to Time Between Times.If you enjoy these stories and would like to help support the podcast, you can do so here:

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. Firepit fable with Storyteller Natalie Huber Rodriguez.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 46:21


    n this enchanting episode of Time Between Times, Owen journeys to the rugged shores of Scotland to tell the haunting folkloric tale of The Selkie's Skin — a story of love, longing, and the irresistible call of the sea. Beneath the glow of the moon and the whisper of the tide, this ancient legend unfolds with all the mystery and melancholy that has captivated listeners for generations.Then, as the flames crackle at the firepit deep within the heart of the forest, Owen is joined by the remarkable Natalie Huber Rodriguez, an extraordinary storyteller from the Taíno Nation of America. Natalie shares the inspiration behind her acclaimed podcast, Monstress, and speaks passionately about the power of storytelling, heritage, and cultural memory.To complete this unforgettable evening, Natalie honours us with a deeply moving tale from her tribal folklore — a story rich with wisdom, emotion, and ancestral spirit, reminding us that the oldest stories are often the ones that speak most powerfully to the human heart.So settle beside the fire, listen to the wind through the trees, and step once more into the Time Between Times.www.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7Please find Monstress presented by Natalie on the link below https://open.spotify.com/show/25ieyZR3Sb6KcZ6b6loB4h?si=097e5ce23f774c3aFind Natalie on Instagram @asihacuya

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Silent Sentinel of the Bwlch Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 22:06


    This week on Time Between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton, we're staying close to home as we climb one of the most atmospheric roads in South Wales…The lonely Bwlch Road between Baglan and Cwmavon.Many of us have driven this road countless times. We've watched the mist roll over the mountain, felt the wind buffet the car, and admired the breathtaking views across Port Talbot and the Afan Valley. But what if this ancient pass remembers far more than it reveals?Local legend speaks of a mysterious figure standing beside the old mine workings high on the mountain. Silent. Motionless. Forever pointing into the darkness beneath the earth.Who is he?A miner who never returned home?A guardian watching over those still resting beneath the mountain?Or a warning to those who venture too close to forgotten places?In this new episode, I weave together the history of the Bwlch, the rich mining heritage of the Port Talbot area, and one of its most intriguing ghost stories into a tale of memory, mystery and the enduring spirit of our Welsh landscape.If you've ever travelled the road between Cwmavon and Baglan, this story may make you see it in a very different light.So dim the lights, settle by the fire, and join me as we journey once more into the Time Between Times…

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton . The Funeral of the Fair Folk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 28:15


    The Fairy FuneralThis week on Time Between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton, we leave the well-worn paths behind and climb into the lonely Welsh hills, where the veil between our world and the Otherworld is said to be at its thinnest.When an old shepherd hears the distant ringing of unseen bells, he finds himself standing before a silent funeral procession unlike any ever witnessed by mortal eyes. Drawn towards a tiny white-thorn coffin carried by the mysterious Tylwyth Teg, he uncovers an ancient truth about memory, loss, and the stories that refuse to die.Inspired by the rich folklore of Wales, The Fairy Funeral is an original tale of haunting beauty that explores the hidden roads of the Fair Folk and reminds us that every name remembered keeps a light burning against the darkness.So dim the lights, settle by the fire, and join me for another journey into the places where myth lingers in the mist and every whisper on the wind carries the echo of an older world.Welcome… to  The Time Between Times.www.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Owlman of Mawnan Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 21:14


    High above an ancient Cornish church, something waits in the gathering dusk.In 1976, terrified witnesses reported seeing a towering winged figure perched upon the church tower at Mawnan Smith. With glowing eyes, vast feathered wings, and a shape that seemed both human and owl, the creature would become one of Britain's most enduring modern mysteries: the Owlman of Mawnan.Join Owen Staton as we journey into the shadowed woodlands of Cornwall, where ancient trees crowd forgotten paths and old stones hold older secrets. Together we'll explore the chilling encounters, the folklore of the night, and the unsettling feeling that sometimes, when darkness falls, something may be watching from above.So settle by the fire, listen to the wind beyond the window, and keep your eyes on the sky.Because tonight, we enter the woods beneath the church tower… and search for the Owlman.Welcome to The Time Between Times.Take careOwen x www.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Red Lady of Paviland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 21:23


    The Red Lady of Paviland.Friends, tonight I'm taking you to a place where the land falls away into the sea, where the wind howls across the cliffs of Gower and the waves whisper against ancient stone. Hidden there is a cave that kept its secret for more than 33,000 years.In the latest episode of The Time Between Times, we journey deep into Ice Age Wales to uncover the extraordinary story of the Red Lady of Paviland — one of the oldest ceremonial burials ever discovered in Western Europe.This is a story that has everything I love: mammoths wandering across frozen landscapes, ancient rituals lost to time, archaeological mysteries, and a remarkable discovery that challenged everything people thought they knew about the distant past.Who was the young man buried beneath a blanket of red ochre? Why was he laid to rest with such care? And what can his grave tell us about the beliefs, hopes and dreams of people who lived tens of thousands of years ago?It's a tale of wonder, mystery and deep human connection — a reminder that even across unimaginable stretches of time, the people of the past are never quite as distant as they seem.So pull up a chair by the fire, settle in, and join me as we step beyond history and into deep time itself.I can't wait for you to hear this one. Welcome… to The Time Between Times.www.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstaton- Please buy me a Ko-fiwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7- Become a Patreon

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Death Messenger of Mellincourt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 20:19


    The Death Messenger of MellincourtThree knocks.A cold winter night.And a visitor who never arrives by chance.In this haunting journey into the folklore of the Neath Valley, Owen Staton ventures deep into the shadows of Welsh belief to uncover the chilling tale of The Death Messenger. Drawn from the pages of nineteenth-century folklore, this unforgettable story tells of Modryb Nan of Mellincourt, an old woman who receives a mysterious midnight visitor dressed in black. A figure whose face is never seen. A figure everyone knows, yet nobody dares name.As the fire burns low and moonlight spills across the mountains, a young man witnesses a terrifying encounter that will stay with him forever: a dance with Death itself.Rich with atmosphere, ancient superstition, and the wild beauty of the Welsh landscape, this episode explores one of Wales' most unsettling traditions—where Angau, the personification of death, is not an idea but a presence that walks the lonely roads between worlds.So settle beside the fire, listen for the wind beyond the door, and pray you do not hear three knocks in the darkness.Because some visitors arrive only once.And when they leave, they never travel alone.www.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstaton

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. Dando's Ride

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 22:44


    On a wild and windswept night in Cornwall, the distant cry of hounds carries across the moor.They are searching still.In this episode of Time Between Times, we delve into the chilling legend of Dando, the hunting priest whose thirst, pride, and reckless words led him into the company of the Devil himself. What began as a Sunday hunt through the Cornish countryside became a ride into darkness from which there could be no return.Join Owen Staton beside the fire as we journey through ancient valleys, moonlit rivers, and haunted moorlands where the Wild Hunt still rides. Hear of spectral hounds with burning eyes, a mysterious stranger bearing an infernal drink, and a cursed priest condemned to an eternal chase beneath storm-filled skies.This is a tale of temptation and damnation, of loyalty beyond death, and of the terrible price paid by those who follow their desires too far.So settle back, listen to the wind outside your window, and ask yourself…If you heard the baying of hounds in the darkness, would you dare to follow?Some hunts end at Sunset and some hunts never end .www.welshstoryteller.comOwen's Ko-fi pagewww.ko-fi.com/owenstaton

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Grim Lights of Wales

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 23:00


    In the lonely marshlands and mist-soaked valleys of Wales, strange lights have long been seen drifting silently through the darkness.Pale flames moving along forgotten roads.Lanterns with no hand to carry them.Omens of death.Tonight, storyteller Owen Staton invites you into the haunting world of the Canwyll Corph — the Welsh corpse candles — where grief walks beside love, where ancient superstition lingers beneath chapel bells and sea mist, and where a young doctor discovers that some lights are not meant to be followed.Rich with folklore, melancholy and eerie beauty, The Grim Lights is a deeply atmospheric tale of loss, longing and the flickering boundary between this world and the next.So settle beside the fire, listen to the wind at the window… and if you glimpse a pale flame moving in the darkness beyond the glass…Don't follow it www.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton . Abhartach: Ireland's first Vampire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 22:36


    Deep in the haunted hills of Ireland lies a grave that, according to legend, must never be opened…In this chilling new episode of Time Between Times, storyteller Owen Staton journeys into the ancient darkness of the Abhartach legend — the terrifying tale many believe inspired Dracula himself.Long before vampires stalked the pages of Gothic fiction, there was Abhartach. A cruel chieftain. A sorcerer. A thing that rose from the grave demanding blood from the living.Beneath storm-dark skies and among the lonely thorn trees of old Ireland, Owen weaves a rich and atmospheric retelling of one of Celtic folklore's most unsettling revenant tales. Expect ancient burial rites, moonlit terror, windswept hills and the dreadful sound of knocking at the door after midnight…Perfect for listeners who love:Dark folkloreCeltic ghost storiesAncient vampire legendsSupernatural horror told by candlelightSo settle by the fire, keep the curtains closed, and listen carefully…Because some things buried in the old earth do not sleep easily.www.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7Please consider joining the Time between Times Facebook group

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The White Hare of Looe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 26:47


    Tonight, Time Between Times journeys into the haunted coastal shadows of Cornwall for a chilling encounter with one of Britain's most unsettling pieces of folklore — The White Hare of Looe.When an old fisherman shares a tale whispered for generations along storm-lashed cliffs and moonless lanes, storyteller Owen Staton is drawn into a world where the boundaries between beast, spirit and human begin to dissolve.A lonely cottage.A village paralysed by fear.And a pale creature seen watching from the edge of the dark before every tragedy strikes.As the sea crashes beneath the cliffs of Looe, an ancient terror returns beneath the moonlight — silent, patient and waiting.Because in Cornwall, some stories are not merely told.They are remembered by the land itself.Iago and Gronwy figures https://www.etsy.com/shop/timebetweentimes/?etsrc=sdtOwen's Websitewww.welshstoryteller.comOwen's Ko-fi pagewww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonOwen's Patreonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7Have a great week FriendsOwen x

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Man who followed the music

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 19:08


    Tonight, on The Time Between Times Storytelling Podcast, Owen Staton journeys deep into the haunted hills of old Wales to uncover one of the most chilling and forgotten fairy legends ever told.Two men walk home beneath the moonlight after a fair in Bala. Only one returns.The other has vanished amongst the standing stones after hearing impossible music drifting across the dark hills…Soon whispers spread through the valley. Murder is suspected. Friend turns against friend. And the lonely road through the Berwyn mountains becomes a place of dread.But months later, the missing man returns with a terrible tale:of silver-eyed dancers…golden halls beneath the earth…and an evening of revelry that lasted far longer than any mortal night.In this dark and atmospheric retelling of a rare nineteenth-century Welsh fairy legend, Owen Staton brings to life the eerie beauty of the Tylwyth Teg and the ancient belief that some roads in Wales do not entirely belong to our world.So dim the lights, stir the fire, and listen carefully…Because if you hear music upon the hills after midnight, you must never follow it.https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4494952490/the-robbers-of-penwyllt-iago-and-gronwy?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=Iago+and+Gronwy&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&local_signal_search=1&content_source=0b413d7c-9244-4622-b760-72fced06b30e%253ALT8d744fd33c2df938f97c839518c72705459d09e8&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=0b413d7c-9244-4622-b760-72fced06b30e%3ALT8d744fd33c2df938f97c839518c72705459d09e8www.welshstoryteller.comOwen's ko-fiwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonOwen's Patreonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7Take care my friendsOwen

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Screaming Skull of Burton Agnes Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 18:59


    There are some houses that remember…And there are some that refuse to forget.This week on Time Between Times, storyteller Owen Staton invites you to step beyond the threshold of Burton Agnes Hall, where beauty and terror have walked hand in hand for over four hundred years. In this chilling new episode, Owen breathes life into the legend of Anne Griffith—the young woman who loved her home so fiercely… that even death could not take her from it.Beaten on a lonely road and carried back to the house she adored, Anne's final words would echo through the centuries: she would never rest unless part of her remained within those walls.What followed is one of England's most unsettling hauntings.A skull hidden deep within the fabric of the house.Footsteps in empty corridors.And a silence that only holds… so long as she is obeyed.With his signature blend of warmth, wit, and creeping dread, Owen Staton weaves history, folklore, and atmosphere into a tale that lingers long after the final word is spoken. Expect candlelit corridors, echoing chambers, and a story that tightens slowly… before refusing to let go.Perfect listening for dark evenings, long journeys, or those quiet hours when the house around you begins to feel… just a little too still.Dare you listen?www.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Man who walked behind Himself

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 20:50


    The Man Who Walked Behind HimselfThere are some things in Welsh folklore that do not scream… do not chase… do not haunt in the way we expect.They simply wait.In this chilling episode of Time Between Times, storyteller Owen Staton invites you into the shadowed churchyard of St Digain's Church—where an ancient yew tree has watched centuries pass… and where one man, walking home from a wake, encountered something far more terrifying than a ghost.He saw himself.Not as he was……but as he would be.Drawing on the deeply unsettling Celtic belief of the fetch—a living person's double, seen only before death—this episode weaves atmosphere, folklore, and quiet dread into a tale that lingers long after the telling.Because in Wales, the land remembers……and sometimes… it shows you what's waiting ahead.Listen closely. Walk carefully.And whatever you do—Do not let it turn.WWW.WELSHSTORYTELLER.COMwww.ko-fi.com/owenstaton - Please buy me a Ko-fiwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7 - Become a patreonHuge Thanks To Dylan Knight Owen x

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Gloddaeth Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 18:33


    A simple hunt.A quiet vigil in the branches of an ancient oak.And then… a sound.“Oh… Oh…”What follows is a story of stillness… of fear… and of something that waits in the darkness, not to strike… but to watch.So settle in, lower the lights, and let the world fall away for a while…as we step together into that thin place between night and morning…where not everything that walks the woods belongs to the living.—Time Between Times is written and narrated by Owen Staton, a master storyteller whose voice has become a quiet fireside for listeners across the world. Drawing on the deep well of Welsh folklore, myth, and legend, Owen weaves each tale with care… allowing space, silence, and shadow to do their work.If you find something here that lingers with you… something that follows you a little way into the night… you can support Owen's work and help keep these stories alive.You'll find him on Patreon, where supporters receive early access, bonus episodes, and exclusive content that ventures even deeper into the unknown.Or, if you prefer, you can offer a small gesture of support via Ko-fi—a simple way to say thank you, and to help the stories continue.—Listen now on your favourite podcast platform:• Spotify• Apple Podcasts• Amazon Music• Google PodcastsOr find Owen atwww.welshstoryteller.comSupport the podcast:• Patreon: patreon.com/owenstaton7• Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/owenstatonTake a look at the Time between Times Facebook page Time Between Times — where stories linger… long after the telling… and the silence that follows is never quite empty.

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton- The Vale of Gwyn Ap Nudd

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 19:03


    Tonight, we ride into the haunted heart of the Vale of Neath.Into a land of black cliffs, hidden waterfalls and ancient forests where the mist curls through the trees like the breath of something old and watching.In this episode, we follow the shadowed trail of Gwyn ap Nudd, the wild and terrible king of Annwn, as he rides through the valleys above Pontneddfechan with the Cŵn Annwn at his heels. We stand beneath the towering rocks of Craig y Ddinas, where fairy music was once said to drift from hidden caves, and where the people of the valley believed the Tylwyth Teg still danced beneath the moon.This is a journey into the old Wales. Into the Wales of sleeping kings beneath the hills, phantom hunts in the darkness and ancient landscapes where the veil between worlds grows thin.So light the fire. Listen to the wind in the trees. And if, somewhere in the distance, you hear the cry of hunting horns… perhaps do not answer.www.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7#WelshFolklore #GhostStories #GwynApNudd #ValeOfNeath #Annwn #WildHunt #CwnAnnwn #OwenStaton #FolklorePodcast

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Wonder of the Wollaton Gnomes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 19:34


    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen StatonThe Wonder of the Wollaton Gnomes There are places in Britain where the world feels… softer. Thinner. As though reality itself loosens its grip just enough for something older — something stranger — to slip through.On a September evening in 1979, in the shadowed woods of Wollaton Park, a group of children stumbled into just such a moment.What they encountered has never been explained.Tiny figures. No taller than a child's knee.Pointed hats. Long white beards.And impossibly… small, silent cars gliding through the twilight.They came in numbers. Dozens of them.Moving like a procession from another world.Watching. Playing. Chasing.For fifteen minutes, the ordinary world slipped away.And when it returned… nothing was ever quite the same again.In this episode, we step into the hush of evening, into the smell of wet earth and the deepening shadows, and we ask:What did those children really see? Was this imagination… or encounter and why do stories of “little people” echo across centuries of British folklore?This is not just a story.It is a glimpse… into the time between times.www.welshstoryteller.comKo- fi www.ko-fi.com/owenstatonpatreon - www.patreon.com/owenstaton7EnjoyOwen x

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Last Walk at Bluff Creek

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 18:56


    There are moments in this world… when something slips through.Something ancient. Something uninvited. Something that does not belong to the neat, ordered version of reality we have built for ourselves.And this week… I find myself standing at the edge of one of those moments.

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Spectral Lady of Waterston Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 19:51


    Time Between Times – The Spectral Lady of Waterston Road There are roads we travel every day…and then there are roads that remember us.This week on Time Between Times, we journey deep into the quiet, coastal heart of Pembrokeshire… to Waterston Road — a place where the hedgerows whisper, the night air thickens… and something walks when it should not.Locals speak in hushed tones of the Waterston Lady — a lone, spectral figure drifting along the roadside beneath the moon. Those who have seen her describe a pale glow, a chilling silence… and the dreadful feeling that they were not alone, even after she vanished.But she is not the only presence bound to this lonely stretch of road.Because sometimes…when the mist rolls in from the Milford Haven Waterway…a phantom carriage is heard before it is seen.Hooves striking the tarmac.Wheels creaking through the dark.A journey that has never truly ended.Is Waterston Road haunted by a restless spirit… or is it something older?A place where the past bleeds into the present…and the veil grows thin.Step carefully…and join me.

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Death of Dic Penderyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 19:06


    Time Between Times PodcastThe Death of Dic PenderynIn this powerful and deeply moving episode of Time Between Times, Welsh storyteller Owen Staton journeys into the fiery heart of industrial Wales to tell the tragic and haunting story of Dic Penderyn.Travel back with Owen to the iron town of Merthyr Tydfil in 1831, where furnaces roared day and night and thousands of workers laboured in smoke and hardship beneath the shadow of powerful ironmasters like William Crawshay.When poverty, injustice and desperation finally erupted into rebellion during the Merthyr Rising, a quiet young labourer from the village of Penderyn would find himself caught in the brutal machinery of power and politics.Accused of stabbing a soldier during the uprising, Dic Penderyn was tried in Cardiff, condemned to death, and hanged outside the walls of Cardiff Gaol in 1831.But was he guilty?Or was he sacrificed as a warning to the working people of Wales?In this atmospheric twenty-minute story Owen brings the past to life with passion, history and heart. From the blazing furnaces of Merthyr to the lonely scaffold in Cardiff, and finally to Dic's resting place at St Mary's Church, this is a tale of rebellion, injustice and the echoes that still linger in the valleys of Wales.And as always in the world of Time Between Times, the story does not end with death… because some say the spirit of Dic Penderyn still walks beneath the mist of the mountains.So dim the lights, settle in, and join Owen Staton for a story of courage, tragedy and memory.

    Tme between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. - The Black Nun of Llangrannog

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 18:16


    Time Between Times PodcastEpisode: The Black Nun of LlangrannogOn this episode of Time Between Times, Owen takes you back to the windswept cliffs of west Wales… and to a childhood memory that still sends a shiver down the spine.As a boy in the 1980s, Owen travelled to the great Welsh youth camp at Urdd Gobaith Cymru Llangrannog Centre, a place of laughter, adventure, and independence for generations of young people through Urdd Gobaith Cymru.But when darkness fell, the dormitories told a different story.Whispers moved from bed to bed…Footsteps seemed to echo in the corridors…And somewhere in the shadows walked a figure dressed entirely in black.The Black Nun.In this deeply personal and atmospheric episode, Owen shares his own childhood terror of the mysterious figure said to haunt the camp. Where did the legend come from? Is it simply a story passed between generations of children… or does the land above Cardigan Bay remember something far older?Expect wind off the sea, creaking corridors, childhood fears, and a haunting figure who may still walk the halls long after lights out.So settle in, turn the lights down low… and join Owen as we return to Llangrannog, where the line between memory and myth grows wonderfully thin.

    Time between Times Storytellling with Owen Staton. The Trials of St Cuthbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 18:24


    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton- The Ghosts of Afan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 19:11


    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton- The Lady in the Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 18:23


    This week on Time Between Times, come with me into a hush of leaves and the long, listening dark…In the quiet woods of the Gower, when the birds fall silent and the light thins to a bruise of blue, some walkers glimpse a woman standing between the trees. She does not call. She does not chase. She only watches.Settle by the firepit and let the world loosen its grip as I tell the true-told tale of The Lady in the Woods — a story of old paths, ancient stones, and the soft, unsettling feeling that the forest remembers more than it should. Leave your worries with the embers. Walk the path with me. But don't step off it.

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton- The Devil Of Croydon Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 17:27


    This Week on Tales from the Time Between Times Tonight, by the low glow of the firepit at the heart of the forest, Owen Staton invites you to lay down the weight of the day and step softly into the dark. Inspired by the haunting artwork of Katie Marland, this week's tale carries us over Croydon Hill, where an old road bends, the wind whispers of old sins… and something ancient is said to still walk.Come closer to the flames. Let the world grow quiet. Breathe deep.And listen, as Owen tells the terrifying legend of the Devil of Croydon Hill — a story of dread, mercy, and the thin places where our world wears away.If these tales bring you comfort in the dark, you can find more stories, shows, and whispers from the woods here:

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Ghost in the Gold laced suit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 15:00


    Some stories refuse to rest.High above the Severn plain, within the red-stone walls of Powis Castle, a presence once walked the corridors by candlelight — not to terrify, not to threaten… but to finish something left undone.In this episode of Time Between Times, we step quietly into the shadows of an eighteenth-century Welsh castle, where an old woman, a hidden chest, and a ghost clad in gold lace cross paths in the stillness of night. It is a tale of silence and listening, of trust placed in the dark, and of a spirit bound not by malice — but by duty.This is a story that lives in the spaces between — between rooms, between centuries, between the living and the dead.So draw closer.Lower your voice.And walk with me…into the time between times.

    Time between Times Storytelling With Owen Staton . St Dwynwens day with Author Russ Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 39:36


    Time Between Times Storytelling with Owen StatonStep with me, if you will, into the gloaming — that soft, half-lit hour where the old stories still breathe and the past leans close enough to whisper.As St Dwynwen's Day draws near, it feels only right to open the door to Wales' most heart-rending tales of doomed love. Tonight, on Time Between Times, we walk a sorrowful, beautiful road. We begin on the shores of Llanddwyn, with the aching legend of Dwynwen, the Welsh saint of lovers — her heart broken, her prayers carried on the tide. From there, we journey inland to Nant Gwrtheyrn, where the wind still knows the names of Rhys and Meinir, childhood sweethearts torn apart on the very morning of their wedding. A story of searching. Of storms. Of love that refuses to lie quietly in the grave.I'm joined this evening by the wonderful Russ Williams, author of Where the Folk, a lyrical road trip through the living folklore of Wales — a book that reminds us these stories are not relics, but companions, waiting by the roadside for those willing to listen.So draw closer to the fire. Let the night press in at the windows. This is a time for love stories that end in shadow, but never truly end at all.

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Man with the Evil eye with Amy Boucher.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 43:50


    This week I am joined by the wonderful folklorist Amy Boucher, and together we wander into the shadowed lanes and hedgerows of Shropshire to speak of one of its most intriguing figures — the cunning man Thomas Light. A man whispered about rather than written down. A man of charms, counter-spells, and uneasy knowledge. We explore his life, his reputation, and the strange power such figures once held over their communities — half feared, half needed, and never entirely trusted.And as the embers glow, I also share a famous and unsettling tale of the Welsh seer Huw Llwyd, a story carried on the breath of generations, heavy with prophecy, second sight, and the terrible cost of knowing too much.So draw your chair closer to the fire. Let the dark stay where it belongs. And step with us, just for a while, into the Time Between TimesFind Amy Boucher here:Amy Boucher – https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.comAmy Boucher – Blue sky - @g0blinegg.bsky.socialMore of my work:Welshstoryteller.comIf you'd like to support the show:Ko-fi.com/owenstatonPatreon.com/owenstaton7Read my Substack:Owen Staton – owenstaton.substack.comTake care, my friends… and I'll see you, once again, by the fire. Nos DaOwen

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton . Firepit fable with Artist Katie Marland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 32:27


    In this special episode of Time between Times, I'm joined by the wonderful artist Katie Marland — a creator whose work feels as though it has stepped straight out of the old stories and into the present moment. Together we wander that twilight space where art meets folklore, where imagination is rooted deep in the soil of myth, memory, and the half-heard whispers of the past.Katie speaks about her creative process, her love of folklore, and the quiet power of stories that refuse to be forgotten. We talk about the pull of old tales, why certain images return to us again and again, and how art can act as a doorway — a way of slipping, just for a moment, into the time between times.And, of course, no gathering like this would be complete without a story.As the embers glow, I share one of Katie's favourite traditional tales — a story shaped by shadow and wonder, told as it was meant to be told: aloud, slowly, and with heart. It's a tale that lingers, the kind that stays with you long after the final words have been spoken.So settle in, listen close, and let yourself drift a while.Katie MarlandWebsite:www.katiemarland.comInstagram:@kmarlandartOwen StatonWebsite: www.welshstoryteller.comKo-fi: www.ko-fi.com/owenstatonPatreon: www.patreon.com/owenstaton7Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/owenstaton/p/time-between-times-storytelling-with-98d?r=56bicy&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=trueMy heartfelt, thanks to Katie for her time, her generosity, and her art — and to you, dear listener, for keeping the old stories alive by listening.Until next time,Nos Da Owen x Marland

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Ghost on Garlick Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 16:02


    Welcome to the firepit at the heart of the forest, and a very happy New Year to you all.As the year turns, I invite you to draw a little closer to the flames, for tonight's tale drifts in on a cold wind from the very heart of London. On Garlick Hill stands St James Church, old stones steeped in shadow and memory. Within its walls lies the corpse of old Jimmy Garlic… and his story is not done yet. Join me, Owen Staton, for his tale, and step with me into that strange hour where past and present blur, and the dead are never quite silent.If you'd like to help keep the fire burning and support Time Between Times, you can find me here:Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/owenstatonPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/owenstaton7Substack: https://owenstaton.substack.comAnd as the show approaches its fifth anniversary, I'd love to hear your voice by the fire. You're warmly invited to send a short voice note—your thoughts, memories, or a simple greeting—to owenstaton@aol.com, and you may find yourself woven into the celebration.Now… settle in, listen close, and let the story begin.Nos DaOwen x

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. Christmas Tales. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 17:25


    There is something about Christmas that invites old stories back into the light.The nights grow longer. The wind finds its voice in the bare branches. And somewhere, just beyond the glow of the firepit, the past waits patiently to be heard once more.In this special festive episode, I invite you to join me by the fire for a winter tale steeped in honour, mystery, and the old magic of Britain. Together, we step into the medieval world of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight — a story born of Christmas feasting and New Year challenges, where courage is tested not by sword alone, but by truth, humility, and the keeping of one's word.From King Arthur's candlelit hall to a snow-laden forest and a chapel of uncanny green stone, this is a tale that carries the chill of winter and the warmth of human frailty in equal measure. It is a story about bravery, yes — but also about temptation, fear, and the quiet strength it takes to face judgement when the games are done.As the embers crackle and the dark presses close, I'll guide you through this ancient legend in my own voice, as it might once have been told: slowly, deliberately, and with room for the listener to wander its shadows.If you enjoy this tale and would like to explore more stories, folklore, and fireside tellings, you can find me atwww.welshstoryteller.comYou can also support my work through:Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/owenstatonPatreon: patreon.com/owenstaton7Substack: owenstaton.substack.comhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-signalman-by-charles-dickens-read-on-christmas-eve-by-owen-staton-tickets-1975348008067?aff=oddtdtcreatorSo draw closer to the fire, let the winter night settle around you, and listen — for Christmas is the perfect time for a challenge, and every story demands its answer.Take care my friends and Nadolig LlawenOwen x

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Christmas Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 13:15


    As a special bonus episode I give you the christmas story as told In the New Testament. I hope you enjoy this Christmas period and know there is always a gathering at the firepit if you need company over the next few weeks. Nadolig Llawen Pawb xMerry christmas All. www.welshstoryteller.commy ko-fi pagewww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonOwen

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Dark deeds of the Devil in Folklore with Amy Boucher

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 48:56


    In the shadowed hollows where myth bleeds into memory, the devil's footprints mark the ancient soil of Welsh lore. In this spellbinding episode of Time Between Times with Owen Staton, we journey deep into the dark heart of folklore to uncover the devil's many disguises: the horned tempter lurking at crossroads, the twisted whisper in windswept valleys that chills even the bravest soul, and the monstrous forms born of peasant fear and firelight tales. From cavernous caves beneath Cambrian hills to lonely tracks where lost travellers swear they've heard infernal laughter, Welsh tradition paints the devil not only as a tempter of souls but as a trickster spirit shaping the very landscape of fear itself. This isn't just legend — it's the folklore of shadowed hearts and ancient woods coming alive in the dark between the worlds.In this haunting episode, host Owen Staton welcomes special guest Amy Boucher, an expert folklorist, storyteller, and chronicler of ghostly traditions. Amy brings sharp insight and passion to the underbelly of folklore, illuminating how tales of the devil and otherworldly mischief reflect the fears, morals, and imaginations of communities through time. Together, Owen and Amy weave stories that blur the line between history and myth, revealing how tales of the devil endure in our collective psyche.About our guest: Amy Boucher is the writer and folklorist behind the blog Nearly Knowledgeable History — a trove of curious stories, folklore, and cultural insights. Explore Amy's work at https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html. About Owen Staton: Owen is a Welsh storyteller and host of Time Between Times, sharing myths and legends to soothe and spook. Visit his world of tales and blog at https://www.welshstoryteller.com/ and catch his writings at https://owenstaton.substack.com/. Owen's Ko-fi page www.ko-fi.com/owenstatonOwen's Patreon www.patreon.com/owenstaton7Take care my FriendsOwen x

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Dark Winter tales of Glen Buglass

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 28:34


    Join me at the firepit as I read two of the dark winter tales of author Glen Buglass who is a tremendous Friend of the show. As the winter nights grow ever darker these stories will chill you to the very bone . I hope you enjoy ........www.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7Take care my friends Owen

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Dark Lady of Midwinter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 18:12


    Join me on this darkest of nights for another tale at the Firepit at the heart of the forest at the Time between Times . Tonight at this darkest of times we travel to the black woods of Wales for a tale that will chill you to the bone . Relax and enjoy the Dark Lady of Midwinter www.welshstoryteller.comMy Ko-fi page www.ko-fi.com/owenstatonMy Patreonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7Please do not listen whilst operating heavy machinery or driving Take care my friends . The light is coming Owen x

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. Christmas Ghost Story with Special Guests The Shropshire Witches

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 50:10


    Hello my Friends and Nadolig Llawen . Welcome to this Christmas special for Time between Times where I am joined by the Shropshire Witches Amy Boucher and Alix Chidley-Uttley to talk Christmas traditions and tell a traditional Welsh ghost story "The Plygain of the hollow Valley" . Thank you so much for all your support this year and Merry Christmas to you all. Please leave a review and please follow and support Amy and Alix in all the wonderful projects they are involved in. more details below.Amy Bouchers blog https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/p/about-me.htmlAlix Chidley-Uttley on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/alix_cu/The Shropshire Witches Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/7JUwLNJqLJqKVN6CdwQ6z3Owen's Webpagewww.welshstoryteller.comOwen's Ko-fi page www.ko-fi.com/owenstatonOwen's Patreonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7Have a fantastic Christmas Love Owen x

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton- The Ghost of HMS Asp

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 14:58


    Hello my friends Please enjoy this traditional Ghost story just for you at the Time between Times as the year grows dark. Taken from an actual account of the haunting written in 1857.I hope you enjoywww.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7Take careOwen

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Wonders of the Welsh Fairy book with Dr Delyth Badder

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 42:25


    Join me at the firepit at the heart of the forest at the Time between Times as I am joined by Author and Folklorist Dr Delyth Badder as we discuss our mutual love of the Welsh Fairy book by William Jenkyn Thomas . Delyth then asks me to tell her favourite story from that book as the night grows dark .Please note that the conversation with Delyth is recorded bilingually and we discuss the book in both Welsh and English I hope you are all well and please let me know what you think of the episode.https://www.welshstoryteller.comDelyths website https://www.folklorewales.comDelyths book https://amzn.eu/d/3uEGeaZOwen's Ko-fi pagewww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonOwen's Patreonwww.patreon.com/owenstatonLink to buy the Welsh Fairy book by W Jenkyn Thomas https://amzn.eu/d/5SWuAI4Take care my friendsOwen x

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. November 2025. Different places Same stories with Deborah Hyde

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 49:53


    Have you ever noticed how the some stories seem to pop up in different places around the world?This month, Owen explores this phenomenon and tells a couple of oddly familiar tales which are known and enjoyed Universally Owen is then joined by Folklorist, writer and Uncanny podcast regular Deborah Hyde to discuss how tales spread the world over before different societies had even met and the interesting themes that seem to be universal.The episode concludes with a meditation based on the power of a sleeping dragon, which will hopefully help you harness some of your inner magic.I really hope you enjoy. Please leave a review wherever you listen to this show.If you wish to support the show further, please consider buying me a Ko-fi at www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton Or become a Patreon at www.patreon.com/owenstaton7you can follow me on Substack www.open.substack.com/pub/owenstatonDeborah Hyde's websitewww.deborahhyde.comPlease do not listen while driving or operating machinery.Owen can be contacted at www.welshstoryteller.com.Take careOwen x

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. The Lords of Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 11:36


    In the twilight hush of Nos Calan Gaeaf, when the veil thins and shadows stir, join storyteller Owen Staton for a chilling Halloween special: "The Coelcerth and the Coming of the Black Sow." Gather 'round the flickering bonfire as ancient Welsh spirits awaken—the ethereal Ladi Wen, the fearsome Hwch Ddu Gwta, and Gwyn ap Nudd with his howling hounds of Annwn. In this time between times, where the living brush against the dead, tales of forgotten gods and cursed harvests weave a spell of wonder and dread. Perfect for a night when the dark remembers... and calls your name.www.patreon.com/owenstatonwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonHave a wonderful Calan Gaeaf Owen x

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. Icy Sedgwick and the Could Lad o Hylton . A

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 35:31


    In this episode I meet at the firepit with the author, Folklorist and host of fabalous folklore Icy Sedgwick as we dicuss the darkest time of year Halloween. Icy and i discuss Halloween traditions and what it was like growing up with this tradition in our own parts of the country . I then tell one of icy's favourite stories from Sunderland The incredibly creepy Cauld Lad o Hylton. I really hope you enjoy https://www.welshstoryteller.comIcy can be found here https://www.icysedgwick.comicy's books can be bought here https://uk.bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=icy+sedgwickmy ko-fihttps://ko-fi.com/OWENSTATONTake care my friends Owen x

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton- Halloween ghost stories for the darkest night of the year

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 23:11


    Hello my friends Welcome to this bonus episode of Time between Times storytelling where I bring you a couple of old Welsh ghost stories for you to enjoy as the nights grow dark. Both are old folkloric Ghost tales that should be enough to send a shiver down your spine and put you in the mood for Calan Gaeaf.I really hope you enjoy themwww.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7Calan Gaeaf Hapus ffrindiau Owen x

    Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. Firepit Fable with Alix Chidley-Uttley and the Ghostly Funeral of Ratlinghope

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 37:27


    Hello my FriendsWelcome to this special bonus episode of Time between Times where I am joined by the wonderful Alix Chidley- Uttley who as well as being one half of the Shropshire Witches is also the presenter of " Two minute Histories " on Instagram.Alix and I talk about her videos as well as her ghostly experiences living in the folklore filled hills of Shropshire before I tell one of her favourite tales The Ghostly Funeral of Ratlingnhope. I really hope you enjoy .you can find more about Alix at www.alixchidley-uttley.co.ukInstagram (home of two minute histories ) @alix_cuOwen can be found herewww.welshstoryteller.comPlease leave a review or consider buying me a Ko-fi www.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7Look out for more bonus episodes in the run up to Calan Gaeaf. Take careOwen

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