Celtic Myth Podshow
by Gary & Ruth Colcombe
The Celtic Myth Podshow will tell you ancient tales, stories, legends, folklore and mythology of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man bringing you the bravery of heroes and heroines, the magnificent pantheon of gods and goddesses and the magic and wonder of druids, faeries and folklore. The stories weave together the rich, beautiful tapestry of mythological history, battles and sagas of the Celts. You'll also find some 'Special' Shows with music, modern stories, some great information and lots more from the modern Celtic communtiy weaved in among the Story Shows. Come and join Gary, Ruth and their friends as they tell you the great stories from Celtic legend. So sit down, get comfortable and join us for music, chat and a story from Celtic Mythology!
Episodes
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Seal Skins & Sea Spray CMP SP44
The Seals and Selkies of Celtic Folklore This is a huge show all about that magical seal-people of Celtic myth, the Sekies. You'll hear five fantastic pieces of music, two old stories, and one lovely modern story from the Faerytale Apothecary. It also includes some fascinating Selkie folklore…
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The Assembly of the Wondrous Head CMP054
The Saga of Branwen reaches its conclusion The Saga of Branwen reaches its conclusion in the company of the Head of Bran on the mystical island of Gwales. This time out of time is known as the Assembly of the Wondrous Head. This episode is the 12th and final episode of the Second Branch of the...
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The Bed of Branwen CMP053
Sorrow upon sorrow as the seven lonely knights return to Anglesey with their dying King... After a great tragedy, the last surviving Seven Men go on towards Harlech in deep sorrow only to discover that the realm of Caradawg has suffered injury while they were away. They hear of the Battle of the...
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Betrayal and Redemption CMP052
The gift of the Great House goes horribly wrong and war breaks out between the Irish and the Welsh. Efnissien comes to an important decision and war breaks out amongst the celebrants in the Great House. The war between the Irish and the Welsh takes on a drastic turn as the Irish use the mystic...
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The Two Temptations CMP051
Brân receives a very tempting offer from the Irish King, Matholwch. Matholwch offers to build Brân the Blessed a house large enough to house him and offers him loyalty in exchange for peace. As a Client King of Brân's, Brân would become the King of the Two Islands. This episode is the 9th episode...
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The Hosting of the Island of the Mighty CMP050
Brân receives some startling news and goes on a trip with his brothers to the green fields of Erin... King Brân gets some very disturbing news about Branwen and gathers the Host of Prydein to avenge the insults done to his sister. A long and bloody war ensues but will Branwen be rescued? This...
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Of Kitchens and Kings CMP049
Branwen goes to reland with her husband but her new bed of roses reveals a few sharp thorns. Matholwch and Branwen set up home in Ireland and a son is born to them. After a while, the King hears whispers from his people and Branwen suffers a terrible fate. This episode is the 7th episode of the...
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The Cauldron of Rebirth CMP048
The High King Bran makes an unparalleled offer to recompense the Irish King's great injury Matholwch accepts the honour price that Bran offers him but Bran soon realises that the Irish King is still not truly happy. The Welsh King comes up with an honour price higher than any ever paid before to...
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Blood on the Land CMP047
A hideous and horrific act occurs and the Irish High King suffers a grave insult.. Nissien and Efnissien arrive home from Rome and Efnissien discovers that the marriage between Branwen and the Irish King Matholwch has been arranged without his knowledge or presence. He feels he has suffered a…
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The Price of Peace CMP046
Bran the Blessed and the Irish High King Matholwch sit down to discuss the terms of Branwen's arranged marriage. Is Matholwch going to be the right husband for Branwen? Will Bran and Matholwch agree on a policy of mutual aid should either the Kingdom of Erin or the Island of the Mighty be…
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Dreaming the Crow CMP045
A huge Irish fleet arrives on the shores of Wales with an interesting proposal for Bran, the Welsh High King. Matholwch, the Irish High King, arrives on the shores of Wales with a proposition for Bran the Blessed, the High King of Wales. He suggests a marriage between the two islands: the Emerald...
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The Eagle Strikes CMP044
Llyr and Penarddun are married with a huge wedding feast, but their joy is short-lived. The great King Llyr marries Penarddun in a great feast attended by the High King, who has a special plan for him. Their marriage is full of joy but sadly interrupted by a terrible tragedy. Penarddun faces a...
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The Fostering of Pryderi CMP043
The young Pryderi is to be sent away from his parents. Part 1 of the Second Branch of the Mabinogion story. Dyfed's chief Druid, Pendaran has some serious news for Pwyll and Rhiannon. Their young boy Pryderi has to be sent away to be fostered in the the court of Bran the Blessed. Running Order:...
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CMP Special 43 Sussex Celts, Fairies & Folklore
Folklore, Fairies, Cold Iron of Sussex and Puck of Pook's Hill This is our biggest show ever! A real MONSTER of a show with an excerpt from the fascinating book, British Witch Legends of Sussex which you can get hold of from the publisher Country Books, a great story by Rudyard Kipling all about...
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CMP Special 42 - 2016 News Update Show
Always great to hear from you! [email protected] Speakpipe More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary: We bring you a Special music show and some news about what we have been doing while we were away, what our plans are as well as 6…
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CMP042 - A Mother's Worry, A Mother's Pride
It's always great to hear from you! [email protected], Speakpipe Show Summary: Part 13 and the final episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogion story. Pwyll's long-time friend, Teyrnon has beaten off the Monster from the Deeps and has discovered a beautiful baby boy wrapped in...
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CMP Special 41 - A Pint and a Chat with Spiral Dance
It's always great to hear from you! [email protected], Speakpipe Show Summary: This is the first of an irregular series of informal interviews that we'll be holding as the opportunities arise, and our first is a superb, epic Show with the fabulous Australian band, Spiral Dance. In...
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CMP041 - Of Sea-Monsters and Golden Hair
It's always great to hear from you! [email protected], Speakpipe Show Summary: Part 12 of the First Branch of the Mabinogion. We shift our attention now to the Kingdom of Gwent and its' Lord, Teyrnon, who has a terrible problem with his Prize Mare. At the same time as young Pwyll...
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CMP040 - Betrayal in the Nursery
It's always great to hear from you! [email protected], Speakpipe Show Summary: Part 11 of the First Branch of the Mabinogion. Doubt begins to enter the minds of the people of Dyfed as their Lord and his Lady show no signs of producing an heir. The High Council of Druids put…
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CMP039 - Prophecy of the Druid
It's always great to hear from you! [email protected], Speakpipe Show Summary: Part 10 of the First Branch of the Mabinogion story. Pwyll and Rhiannon are finally married and enjoying the feasting in the Halls of the Otherworld. It is not too long before Pwyll and his Companions…
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CMP Special 40 - Druid Special #2
It's always great to hear from you! [email protected], Speakpipe Show Summary: In the second of our unique Druid Interviews, we bring you the second half of our interview with the Head of the British Druid Order, Philip Shallcrass, aka Greywolf. He talks about Druidry, the BDO's...
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CMP Special 39 - Druid Special #1
It's always great to hear from you! [email protected], Speakpipe Show Summary: In a ground-breaking show for us, we bring you the first part of an interview with the Head of the British Druid Order, Philip Shallcrass, aka Greywolf. He talks about Druidry, the Order, how he...
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CMP038 - Apple Orchards and Wedding Feasts
Always great to hear from you! [email protected], Speakpipe Show Summary: Part 9 of the First Branch of the Mabinogion story. Having been tricked at his own wedding feast, Pwyll returns to Dyfed in deep depression. There he has to wait for a year before he can return to the...
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CMP Special 38 - Winter Music Special 2013
It's always great to hear from you! [email protected] Speakpipe More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary: For our holiday treat this year we have an astounding 11 wonderful pieces of music! We might even manage to slide a quick poem into...
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CMP037 - Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace!
Always great to hear from you! [email protected], Speakpipe Show Summary: After a magical meeting with the beautiful and mysterious Rhiannon, a magical Lady riding a powerful White Horse, Pwyll falls deeply in love. They arrange to marry after a courtship lasting a year-and-a-day…
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CMP036 - To Ride A White Horse
It's always great to hear from you! [email protected], Speakpipe Show Summary: In the first episode of the second half of Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed we find out that it has been three long and glorious years since Pwyll journeyed to Annwn and became firm friends with Annwn and his own...
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CMP Special 37 - 2013 Faerie Festival Special
It's always great to hear from you! [email protected] Speakpipe More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary: This is the first Special Report that we have ever made after going to a Faerie Festival. We camped for three days with some lovely...
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CMP035 - Of Kings, Friends and Magic Pigs
It's always great to hear from you! [email protected], Speakpipe Show Summary: In the final episode of the first half of Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed we tie up all the loose ends and find out whether Pwyll has fulfilled his promise to Arawn or whether Arawn still has a trick or two up…
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CMP Special 36 - 2013 Spring Equinox Show Pt.2
It's always great to hear from you! [email protected] Speakpipe More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary: This is the second half of our super show celebrating the Spring Equinox and Ostara! We've got another 4 great pieces of music, a...
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CMP Special 35 - 2013 Spring Equinox Show Pt.1
It's always great to hear from you! [email protected] Speakpipe More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary: This is the first half of our MONSTER show celebrating the Spring Equinox and Ostara! Be prepared for 4 super pieces of music, a...
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CMP034 - A Debt is Repaid
It's always great to hear from you! [email protected], Speakpipe Show Summary: In the last episode, Pwyll had started his battle training with Arawn's Knights, defended the Kingdom of Annwn from strange, Brutish invaders and learned a valuable lesson from Arawn's beautiful Queen.…
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CMP033 - Courting A Favour
It's always great to hear from you! [email protected], Speakpipe Show Summary: In the last episode, Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, wearing the shape of Arawn, sees many strange marvels and finally gets to meet the Great Queen herself. In this episode, he starts his battle training with...
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CMP Special 34 - 2013 Imbolg Holiday Special for Brighid
It's always great to hear from you! [email protected] Speakpipe More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary: Welcome in the Springtime with us in this unique Holiday Special dedicated to Brighid. We dedicate this show to the Goddess and…
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CMP Special 33 - The 2013 New Year Party Show
Email [email protected] It's always great to hear from you! [email protected] Speakpipe More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary: What a party! We rock in the New Year with an amazing party show! All of the music for the...
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CMP Special 32 - The 2012 Yuletide Party Show
Email [email protected] We celebrate the Holidays with a party attended by some of our amazing friends. All of the music for the show has been provided by folks on the Friends of the Show page. You'll hear seven great pieces of music, a short poem by our resident bard, Chris…
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CMP032 - Faerie Days and Faerie Knights
Email [email protected] In the last episode, Pwyll, the Welsh Prince of Dyfed, strikes a bargain with the Grey Lord, Death Himself - Arawn, Lord of Annwn. To make up for his great insult, he agrees to enter into single combat and fight a mighty King in the Otherworld on Arawn's...
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CMP Special 31 - The Flag Fen Competition Special 2012
Email [email protected] The most amazing competition we've ever run! A chance of a lifetime! Flag Fen is a lakeside Celtic site which has become revealed as the years have taken all the water away. Now is your chance to take part in the incredible Flag Fen Lives project! It is...
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CMP031 - Face to Face with Death
Email [email protected] This episode is the second episode in our Mabinogion series and continues with the story of Pwyll, the Prince of Dyfed. In the last episode, Pwyll had gone hunting in the Woods of Glyn Cuch and had been beaten to the kill by a stranger pack comprising even...
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CMP Special 30 - The Beltane/Spirit of Albion Interview Show
Email [email protected] In this show, we hope to bring you the second of our special features about the mythic film, The Spirit of Albion: the Movie and celebrate Beltane along the way! We meet Damh the Bard, who created the songs used in the films and Gary Andrews, the Director,...
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CMP030 - Restless Dreams
Email [email protected] This episode is the first episode in our Welsh Mythology, the Mabinogion series: Pwyll, the Prince of Dyfed. We start with the First Branch, which tells the tale of Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed and his encounter with a strange other-worldy being. In this episode,...
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CMP Special 29 - The Spirit of Albion Movie
Email [email protected] In this show, we hope to bring you a wonderful gift for Ostara, or Easter, with our first ever documentary show. Starting from conception as a play performed by young actors to a film about to hit our screens, the Spirit of Albion Movie promises to bring…
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CMP Special 28 - Spring Holiday Special 2012
Email [email protected] In this show, released on St. Patrick's Day, we follow the birth of the young Spring Maiden with some fascinating information about the Irish Saint Brigit and the Goddess Bride, as well as a beautiful section from The Druid Isle by Ellen Evert Hopman which…
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CMP Special 27 - New Year 2012
Email [email protected] In this show, we follow the trail of the Wild Hunt as it leads through 5 fantastic pieces of music, through a poem and discussion of the Yule Log, via a wonderful story by our Bard, Chris Joliffe, about Midwinter and on into the origins of the Wild Hunt.…
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CMP Special 26 - Samhain Holiday Special 2011
Email [email protected] In this Hallowe'en or Samhain Holiday Special we bring you two fascinating accounts of Samhain traditions: one modern and one Victorian, and an amazing story by a talented story-teller, Chris Joliffe, whom we hope to be hearing more from in the future and 5...
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CMP Special 25b - Irish Mythological Cycle Summary Pt 2
Email [email protected] In this show we finish off our summary of the the Irish Mythological Cycle as we've met it so far in the first 29 story episodes. Not only is this show finishing off a whole branch of Celtic Mythology, but it also celebrates the Autumn Equinox for 2011, so...
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CMP Special 25a - Irish Mythological Cycle Summary Pt 1
Email [email protected] In this show we start to summarise the Irish Mythological Cycle as we've met it so far in the first 29 story episodes. Not only is this show finishing off a whole branch of Celtic Mythology, but it also celebrates the Autumn Equinox for 2011, so we've made…
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CMP Special 24 - The Chatterbox Show
Email [email protected] This is the Chatterbox Show. We've got so much to talk about, so much to tell you that we thought instead of bringing you dribs and drabs here and there that we'd bring you a different type of show. This one is an informal chat where we talk about some of…
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CMP Special 23 - Spring Equinox Holiday Special 2011
Email [email protected] This is our Spring Holiday special for 2011. We start off with a plan, and finally bring you the Dryad story that we have been promising since Autumn last year! You can also hear 4 great pieces of music - one of which is a highly sought after preview from…
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About this show
The Celtic Myth Podshow will tell you ancient tales, stories, legends, folklore and mythology of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man bringing you the bravery of heroes and heroines, the magnificent pantheon of gods and goddesses and the magic and wonder of druids, faeries and folklore. The stories weave together the rich, beautiful tapestry of mythological history, battles and sagas of the Celts. You'll also find some 'Special' Shows with music, modern stories, some great information and lots more from the modern Celtic communtiy weaved in among the Story Shows. Come and join Gary, Ruth and their friends as they tell you the great stories from Celtic legend. So sit down, get comfortable and join us for music, chat and a story from Celtic Mythology!
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