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Wyrd Folk

Booking Overview

A folklore-focused storytelling show exploring British myths, legends, rituals, and dark tales, with occasional interviews featuring emerging fiction writers and storytelling competition winners. PR agencies could credibly pitch folklore authors, speculative-fiction writers, cultural historians, and experts on British mythology or creative writing; booking difficulty is very low because the show has demonstrated openness to accessible, early-career guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 60

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

Instagram: 14.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

nikki@wyrdfolkpod.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Emerging fiction writers, folklore storytellers, and creators with a distinctive take on British myths, legends, or dark folk traditions
Required Achievements:  
Winning or placing in storytelling or writing competitions, Publishing or creating original folklore-inspired fiction

Recent Guest Discussions

Kelly Long - Her Winning Folk Retelling, Creative Inspiration, And Writing Evocative Fiction

Catherine Cupyers - Her Winning Retelling Of “the Nucklevee,” Creative Inspiration, And Writing Evocative Fiction

Recent Topics

Folklore, Mythology, Witchcraft, Fiction, Writing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Black Annis

October 08, 2026

This week we look at Leicester's own hag, Black Annis. Said to live in a bower decorated with the skins of all the children she'd devoured, Black Annis is the ultimate British bogeywoman. But where does she come from? Is she a gold over from pagan myth? Or was she once a real woman whose religious devotion made her an outcast? Join us this week for two stories of the hag of the Dane Hills.Like the show? Then follow us on Instagram @wyrd.folkpodSupport the show on Patreon and help us k...

Wyrd Folk Book Club

October 01, 2026

This week we'd like to take you a bit deeper into two of our favourite folklore books of all time. Join us for a chat about George MacDonald's classic children's novel The Princess and the Goblin and Samantha's most mentioned book of the show 'Dark and Dastardly Dartmoor'. Read along with us and let us know what you think of the books.Like the show? Then follow us on Instagram @wyrd.folkpodSupport the show on Patreon and help us keep recording https://www.patreon.com/c...

Cutty Dyer

September 24, 2026

Content Warning: as always, this episode contains two deliciously compelling folklore retellings. However, this week the focus is the murderous Cutty Dyer and it was extremely difficult not to write something rather gory and bloodthirsty. So we do suggest that you don't listen to this in the car with young children or alone in the dark at night, especially if you live in Ashburton in Devon. Most especially, don't go looking for Cutty Dyer under the bridge there!Like the show? Then fol...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Wyrd Folk?

Its publicly listed email is nikki@wyrdfolkpod.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Wyrd Folk?

The publicly listed email for Wyrd Folk: nikki@wyrdfolkpod.com.

How many listeners does Wyrd Folk have?

Podseeker estimates Wyrd Folk reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Wyrd Folk?

Wyrd Folk typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Emerging fiction writers, folklore storytellers, and creators with a distinctive take on British myths, legends, or dark folk traditions. Common among recent guests: Winning or placing in storytelling or writing competitions; Publishing or creating original folklore-inspired fiction. Recent guests include Kelly Long and Catherine Cupyers.

How hard is it to get booked on Wyrd Folk?

Very low. It books a wide range of guests, so a guest with a relevant story and a clear idea has a strong chance.

What topics does Wyrd Folk cover?

Recent episodes cover Folklore, Mythology, Witchcraft, Fiction, and Writing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

nikki@wyrdfolkpod.com

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