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Ep 193 - What the Folk? (feat. Russ Williams)

Added 2024-11-13 13:00:13 +0000 UTC

patrons, here is your ad-free version of this week's regular episode. no question this week because we had an interview but don't forget to submit questions for our The Name of the Rose wrap-up episode coming later in December. thanks again!

folks, you know we love great folklore, traveling, and delightful accents and we've combined all three today as we talk to Welsh author, writer, and activist, Russ Williams. Russ has recently released his first traditionally-published novel, entitled What the Folk?, in Great Britain (forthcoming in the United States). It's a travelog wherein Russ visits the locations from dozens of old Welsh stories to see what they're like, how they informed the stories, and what pieces remain for us today. Russ joins the show to talk with us about all manner of fun and interesting Welsh things like a giant beaver demon, the holiday tradition of Mari Lwyd, and some Arthuriana discussion, of course! we had a lot of fun and we're sure you'll enjoy and be sure to check out Russ's book if you're interested.

https://www.russwilliams.org/