The Three Ravens Podcast

The Three Ravens Podcast

Three Ravens is an English myth and folklore podcast hosted by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux.

In each weekly episode, released on Mondays, we explore a historic county, digging into the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more.

Across our first six series we ventured around England's 39 historic counties twice, taking turns to tell a new version of a legend from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it may have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past.

Our Bonus Episodes are then released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Forgotten Melodies about folk song types with original performances from us, and Magus, which is about the lives of the most famous witches and wizards in history).

On Saturdays, we then release episodes of our interview series Local Legends, with each episode featuring a chat between us and an acclaimed folklorist, author, podcaster or historian, deepening discussions about that week's county.

In between series, since March 2025 we have also launched our Lang Fairy Tale Project, for which we are recording and releasing the 700+ stories collected by English academics and authors Nora and Andrew Lang, published in over a dozen volumes from the end of the 19th century and changing children's literature forever.

With entire other Bonus Series to enjoy, including our comic retelling of the legend of Gawain and the Green Knight, original narratives such as our upcoming series Dog Days about the supernatural adventures of young playwright Christopher Marlowe in Elizabethan London, and our annual Haunting Season every October, there's tonnes of fun to be had in our back catalogue of over 300 episodes.

In addition to which, we also release a range of exclusive content on Patreon, where supporters also enjoy ad-free listening, including monthly 'One Off' episodes covering a range of folky topics, editions of the Three Ravens Newsletter, and over two-dozen episodes of the Three Ravens Film Club, through which we discuss folk horror films from across the decades, and more.

For a guide of where to start, click here - but our advice is to just pick an episode that sounds interesting, then hit 'Play' and join us around the campfire to listen in...


Three Ravens Series 7 launched in September 2025, and is all about the heritage and legends of the 13 historic counties of Wales. For press or collaboration inquiries or learn more about our book, published in hardback by The History Press, and the podcast in general, visit our website. Join our Patreon here, and find links to our social media channels and sponsor Three Spirit Drinks here. Use Voucher Code THREERAVENS for a 15% discount.

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Magic and Medicines #4: Ouija

Magic and Medicines #4: Ouija

In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin start their month-long 'Haunting Season' with a discussion of the history of Ouija.Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, they chat about the first recorde...

5 Okt 202328min

Series 2 Episode 13: Yorkshire

Series 2 Episode 13: Yorkshire

For the Three Ravens Series 2 finale, Martin and Eleanor yomp to Yorkshire, England's largest county, releasing an appropriately-sized bumper episode!After looking ahead to Haunting Season, and discus...

2 Okt 20231h 8min

Something Wicked #3: The Red Barn Murder

Something Wicked #3: The Red Barn Murder

In this Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor discuss a ghostly murder that took the Victorian world by storm.Part of the "Something Wicked" series, they chat about the life of William Corder and his love...

28 Sep 202323min

Series 2 Episode 12: Cheshire

Series 2 Episode 12: Cheshire

On this week's episode, Eleanor and Martin venture to Cheshire, a county rich with ancient mysteries.After discussing Old Holy Rood Day and St Helena, they dabble in the River Dee and then dive into t...

25 Sep 20231h 4min

Dying Arts #3: Marionette Making

Dying Arts #3: Marionette Making

In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin talk about the dying art of marionette-making.Part of the "Dying Arts" series, they discuss puppetry in general, including the history of the tradition across...

21 Sep 202327min

Series 2 Episode 11: Northumberland

Series 2 Episode 11: Northumberland

On this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor head to Northumberland, heart of the once mighty Kingdom of Northumbria.Once they've had a quick chat about Samuel Johnson Commemoration Day and the Southwar...

18 Sep 20231h

Three Ravens Bestiary #3: The Phoenix

Three Ravens Bestiary #3: The Phoenix

In this Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor discuss the immortal fire-bird of legend, the phoenix!Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" bonus series, they start by unpacking the earliest known references ...

14 Sep 202321min

Series 2 Episode 10: Surrey

Series 2 Episode 10: Surrey

On this week's episode, Eleanor and Martin sojourn in Surrey, a county whose borders have changed in every direction over time.After discussing Saint Felix and St Regula and the Abbots Bromley Horn Da...

11 Sep 202354min

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