"Old Celtic Tales" by E. M. Wilmot-Buxton is a collection of mythological and folkloric stories retold from the Welsh "Mabinogion," crafted to engage readers with the enchanting world of Celtic heritage. Written in the late 19th century, the tales encapsulate various characters and adventures, grounding themselves in themes of magic, transformation, and the quest for love and knowledge. Central characters include Lir, who suffers the loss of his children, and the brave Prince Kilhugh, whose ...
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Welcome to "The Dream State", where dreams become reality. The Dream State is a show hosted by Award-winning filmmakers Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir. They created the show to bring top entrepreneurs, creators and artists on the show to show their success stories. Dream Team Directors Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir who have worked with the top names and brands in entertainment including Coldplay, Oscar nominee Mark Ruffalo, top model Bella Hadid and viral sensation Lindsey Stirling, present the ...
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Im just a Reader who decided to share short stories with other reading fans. Hope you all enjoy the Journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Real conversations. Real people. A guest-focused podcast about the world for curious minds! Available everywhere you get podcasts! Hosted by Ryan Forsyth, @bigredryan01. Facebook & Instagram: @LifeinRedPodcast Twitter: @LifeinRedPod
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Comedian Shane Todd and author and director Hazel Hayes are on a mission to understand the colourful past of the island they call home. From the Bronze Age to Bono, Paganism to St. Patrick, every Tuesday they share a new tale from Ireland's history and have plenty of craic while they’re at it. So pull up a chair, pin back your ears, and get ready for an education in life on the Emerald Isle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Presented by Shaffer Media Enterprises, LLC. Old Celtic tales by E M Wilmot-Buxton The Lady of the Fountain, part 1 The Tale of Kynon.Von Shaffer Media Enterprises LLC
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Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoy. You are a witch by trade, and you also just happen to be the mistress of a young playwright named William Shakespeare. Your coven dwells deep within the Forest of Arden and is ruled by your sister, Ophelia, who is the opposite of the sweet wilting flower you and William concocted thanks to the magic spell you…
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It is a hot summer's day in 2017. You wake up in a dark room tied to a chair. A man walks in and asks, "Are you CaptainCrypto2817?" You suddenly realize why you are there. Last week, you were bragging on a Reddit thread that you made thousands of dollars a day trading cryptocurrency. Was it true? Not in the slightest. However, your captor thinks th…
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How Prince Kilhugh won his Bride
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The Quest of the Seven Champions. Part 5. How Prince Kilhugh won his Bride.Von Shaffer Media Enterprises LLC
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Two of the Impossible Tasks are fulfilled
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Old Celtic tales by E M Wilmot-Buxton. (continued) Two of the Impossible Tasks are fulfilled.Von Shaffer Media Enterprises LLC
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Old Celtic tales by E M Wilmot-Buxton. The Impossible Tasks set by Thornogre Thistlehair.Von Shaffer Media Enterprises LLC
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Part two of The Quest of the Seven Champions. How the Seven Champions found Olwen of the White Footprints. brought to you by Shaffer Media Enterprises, LLC Visit ShafferMediaEnterprises.com for more information about our company.Von Shaffer Media Enterprises LLC
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Old Celtic tales. The Quest of the Seven Champions, part1: The Seven Champions of Arthur. These stories were told in old days to British boys and girls as they sat round the fireside and heard the wind outside skirling among the wild Welsh hills. But, no doubt, in time they crossed the border, and were told also to English children, such as most of…
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The Children of Lir. Lir, a powerful Irish chieftain, had married the eldest of three beautiful maidens, and in course of time they had four fair children--a daughter and three sons. Sad to say, the mother died when they were still very young; and Lir married again. His new wife, who was named Eva, was also very beautiful, but, though no one knew i…
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This is just a random funny story I made using a story generator so hopefully it gives you a good laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thanks for listening! Hope the AI isnt to annoying. Story: http://www.irelandsmythsandlegends.com/the-children-of-lir Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von thejrockfreak
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Thanks for listening! Sorry for rambling in the beginning and the glitch when reading lol. Iitsy: https://www.litsy.com/web/user/ReadingWithAnOtaku Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von thejrockfreak
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Thanks for listening! Hope you enjoy. Litsy: https://www.litsy.com/web/user/ReadingWithAnOtaku Story: https://short-story.me/stories/mystery-stories/1713-mrs-briton-s-secret Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von thejrockfreak
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Thanks for listening! Story: https://short-story.me/stories/fantasy-stories/1550-road-trip-ruined Booksie: https://www.booksie.com/users/jrockfreak-346820 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/133770762-davius Litsy: https://www.litsy.com/web/user/ReadingWithAnOtaku Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoy the story. Link to story: https://www.short-story.me/stories/horror-stories/1655-moving-day Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkwYLvtDcQ31ZDhLZjCs1Pw Photo by RDNE Stock project from Pexels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von thejrockfreak
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Thanks for listening! Hope you enjoy. Check me out here https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/133770762-davius https://www.litsy.com/web/user/ReadingWithAnOtaku Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von thejrockfreak
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Hope you enjoy! Check out my book list here: https://www.litsy.com/web/stack/ReadingWithAnOtaku/read Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von thejrockfreak
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Hope you guys enjoy the story! Follow me here: //www.litsy.com/web/user/ReadingWithAnOtaku Story:https://www.avenleaf.com/read/2432-jungle-short-story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von thejrockfreak
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Reading the short story Home Alone. Link for the story: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.banaka.mohit.english.stories&hl=en_US&gl=US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von thejrockfreak
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Bridget Fauteux | LIR on Nutrition & the Psychology of Weight Loss
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On this episode: Bridget Fauteux, a Nutrition Scientist, comes on to talk about the psychology and science of nutrition, eating, and weight loss. We talk about her journey, fad dieting, health-related misinformation, and disinformation, the mental health impacts of dieting & weight loss, how to lose weight safely, how to navigate social media marke…
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Michela DiStefano | LIR on Children & Mental Health
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On this episode: Michela DiStefano, a Ph.D candidate in Clinical Psychology and Child Psychologist in training, comes on to talk about her work in children's mental health. We talk about her journey and some of her research, how growing up and our family dynamics play a role in our development, the mental health crisis in kids, access to services, …
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Sabrina | LIR on Sex & Education
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On this episode: Sabrina, a Sex Educator, Podcast Host, and in school to become a Sex Therapist comes on to talk about sex, gender dynamics, and sex ed. We talk about why she wants to become a sex therapist, why our society lacks comprehensive sex education, why sex is still so taboo, common misconceptions about sex, differences between men and wom…
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April Haggart | LIR on Trauma Recovery
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On this episode: April Haggart, a Trauma Recovery Coach, comes on to share her mental health & trauma story, as well as how a Trauma Recovery Coach can help heal you and your inner child. We talk about her experience trying to heal, exploring and learning about her own trauma, why she decided to become a coach, what a coach actually can do and does…
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Anushka Kurian | LIR on The 2022 Ontario Election
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On this episode: Anushka Kurian, a Political Commentator, Analyst and Strategist, comes on to share everything you need to know about the 2022 Ontario Election on June 2nd, 2022. We talk about our democracy, state of our discourse & the political climate, the importance of voting, the story of this election, the main issues candidates and parties a…
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Ernest Shackleton, 69 dogs and a cat called Mrs Chippy
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AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! Today marks the very last episode of We’re Not F***ing Historians. Thank you so, so much for listening to the show, it’s been great craic! We couldn’t – and wouldn’t – have done it without you. Now listen in to find out how Shane and Hazel would react to being stranded in the Antarctic. Missed any of our episodes? There’s…
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When Austin Powers tried to steal the crown jewels
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Hazel tells Shane all about the extraordinary life of Colonel Thomas Blood, the infamous con-artist who after botching a kidnapping took the next logical step: attempted the only known heist of the Crown Jewels. Cue lots of innuendos. Also, do all populist leaders have fat heads? And did Boy George cause the Great Fire of London? Want us to cover a…
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Noah Tile | LIR on Mental Health & Religion
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On this episode: Noah Tile, a Psychotherapist, Co-Founder of Resolvve Inc. and Host of the Change Talk podcast, comes on to share his perspective on the intersections of mental health and religion. We talk about some of the experiences he sees in his practice, how the pandemic has affected children psychologically, his study of becoming a Rabbi, ho…
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Michael Fry: Family trees, strange ancestors and rumours about Shane’s da
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Welcome to our very first guest episode of the pod! Shane and Hazel welcome comedian and everyone’s favourite one-man Indie band Michael Fry to the show! Having worked at Ancestry in a previous life, he’s here to give us a history lesson about his own family tree, including one particularly odd ancestor. Plus, Michael reveals some of the weirdest r…
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The DeLorean: Northern Ireland’s Supercar
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Never mind it could only do 0-60mph in 10 seconds and its creator was caught in an FBI drugs sting operation. The DeLorean – Doc’s DeLorean in Back to the Future - was built in Northern Ireland! Shane tells Hazel the story behind one of the worst and yet most iconic sports cars ever built and how on earth the eccentric John DeLorean was persuaded t…
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The Children of Lir: “Something about swans mate”
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The Children of Lir is one of Ireland’s most famous myths. What people don’t know is that Mick Hucknall is one of its main characters. Hazel and Shane ‘the Bone Man’ Todd also find out about Dermot O’Leary’s needle, what woodlice and Mick have in common and the animal Shane would most like to be. Want to suggest an episode topic? Drop an email to h…
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The Coleraine tailor who saved George Washington's life
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Best friend to Alexander Hamilton, spy for George Washington, and the Gok Wan of 1770s New York – Hercules Mulligan was quite the character. We find out all about the tailor from Coleraine who shaped the course of American history and, if Shane has anything to do with it, is about to quadruple Liam Neeson’s career earnings. Plus, Hazel is sentenced…
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This week, we’re heading Down Under for a truly mad tale suggested to us by listener Georgia in Melbourne! Ned Kelly is one of Australia’s most infamous criminals – and one of its greatest anti-heroes. Hazel tells Shane all about the Kelly family's path from rural Ireland to even more rural Australia in a story featuring thieving, scrapping and an …
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William Brown and The Undateables: how an Irishman founded Argentina
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Ahoy! Shane and Hazel are back on the high seas this week for one of our most extraordinary tales yet. In the early 19th century, an expat from Foxford put together a wee navy in Buenos Aires. In doing so, he would change the course of South American history forever. Guillermo Brown was born. ¡Bueno! Are you an Irish expat in Argentina? Drop an ema…
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A Global History of St Patrick’s Day
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We’re jetting all over the place on today’s episode! From Chicago to Dublin, Montserrat to New York’s East Side, Hazel tells Shane all about the history of Paddy’s Day celebrations and relive some of their own. Plus, some heartwarming advice for Lent and a listener shares a strange annual tradition… Let us know how you celebrated St Patrick’s Day a…
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Cú Chulainn and history’s first cockblock
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Shane and Hazel return to the studio for a whopper: it’s the story of Shane’s fellow beardless Ulsterman, Cu Chulainn! You know him as one of the most celebrated figures in Irish folklore – we know him as a failed contestant on Take Me Out. Plus, we wonder how many snooker tables there are in prison and come across a shocking new twist in our hunt …
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Mathew Schmidt, Editor and Dave Corey, Editor of Marvel: Captain America, Black Widow and End Game
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What does it take to be an editor at Marvel? Mathew Schmidt, Editor and Dave Corey, Editor of Marvel: Captain America, Black Widow and End Game tell you what its like to be at the top of their game. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedreamstate/support
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Novelist Hazel Hayes takes pamphlet fan Shane Todd through the chaotic life and times of one of Ireland's most celebrated writers: Oscar Wilde. Plus, Shane makes his feelings known about poetry and an archaeologist gets in touch. EMAILS: we're recording a St Patrick's Day special, so send us your favourite Paddy's Day stories to hello@nothistorians…
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Angelica Galluzzo | LIR on The Revolutionized Mind
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On this episode: Angelica Galluzzo, a Mental Health Advocate and Host of The Revolutionized Mind, comes on to share her mental health journey and talk about the impact of her podcast. We talk about when she first noticed she was struggling with her mental health, her lowest point and how she overcame it, the balance between being a high performance…
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The Irish King you’re probably related to
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In fifth century Ireland, reality television reached its peak. Shane 'The Most Famous' Todd walks Hazel 'Neighbour to Damien Dempsey' Hayes through the story of Niall of the Nine Hostages, who took over Ireland and invaded Europe after clinching an incredibly intense edition of "Ireland’s Next Top High King". Oh, and Niall also has the most descend…
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The not so sexy origins of Valentine’s Day
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Sick of all that lovey-dovey Valentine’s Day smush? Fear not, Hazel and Shane are here with a friendly reminder that February 14 is actually the anniversary of some bloke getting beheaded! Hazel tells Shane about the life of St Valentine, who may or may not have made some banging mixtapes, and how he came to settle in an unlikely city of love: Dubl…
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Prehistoric Ireland and the Toddballs vs the Hazelnuts
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Today, we’re throwing it all the way back to prehistoric Ireland and Shane has some seismic revelations in store for Hazel. What were the first humans on Ireland like? What did they get up to? And what exactly can the pod offer in exchange for some ancient bear bones? Send us bear bones to hello@nothistorians.com! You can also email us with stories…
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Bram Stoker and a blood-sucking supernatural dwarf
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Darlings! This week, Hazel tells Shane all about Bram Stoker: thespy-type, writer, part-time slacker and the creator of Dracula no less! Born in Clontarf, we find out why his mother’s terrible choice of bedtime stories and some of Ireland’s weirdest folk tales inspired one of the most famous novels of all time. Plus, Shane learns about blood-lettin…
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