Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees

Mark Rees 173 - The Fairy Body Snatchers: When Fairies Stole Babies... and the Dead (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees EP169)

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast: Step into the weird and wonderful world of haunted Wales with this monthly podcast that explores ghost stories, Gothic tales, uncanny encounters, ancient lore, and the rich folklore of Wales. Join Welsh storyteller, writer, and historian Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales, Paranormal Wales) – “arguably Wales’ leading authority on the curious and paranormal aspects of the country’s history” – as he guides listeners through chilling legends, real-life hauntings, and otherworldly mysteries from Cymru and beyond. Each episode is a spine-tingling (and often tongue-in-cheek) journey through the eerie landscapes and haunted heritage of dark Wales. You’ll hear tales from the “most haunted” castles, real ghost stories from Wales, and spectral horse parades like the Mari Lwyd. Poltergeists, uncanny spirits, corpse candles, and phantom funerals are just the beginning. You’ll also discover mystical creatures like the Ceffyl Dŵr, the Gwyllgi, and other ghostly beasts said to roam the valleys and mountains. Whether you’re fascinated by uncanny spirits, Halloween traditions (Nos Calan Gaeaf), ancient Druid rituals, or modern-day paranormal investigations, this podcast offers a captivating blend of supernatural storytelling, folklore deep-dives, and historical curiosity – all delivered with a Gothic flair and a dry sense of humour. Listeners who love uncovering mysterious Welsh history, exploring haunted locations, or unraveling legends of mythical creatures will feel right at home. These gripping episodes transport you to the haunted corners of the country, where myths, ghosts, and magic continue to cast their spell. Expect interviews with ghost hunters, eerie seasonal specials like Halloween ghost stories, and plenty of spine-chilling tales that blend history, horror, and humour in every episode. Don’t miss an episode—subscribe now to unlock the paranormal secrets of haunted Wales, where nothing is ever quite what it seems… and the past is never truly dead.

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Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees

Episodes

The Fairy Body Snatchers: When Fairies Stole Babies... and the Dead (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees EP169)

Haunted Hills of Monmouthshire: White Ladies, Haunted Bushes & Death Omens (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees EP168)

Welsh Death Omens: Ghost Dogs, Phantom Birds & Strange Warnings (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees EP167)

Welsh Giantesses and Warrior Women: The Queen of the Lakes & Other Legends (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees EP166)

Spirits That Move Churches: Welsh Legends of Vanishing Buildings (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees EP165)

Ghosts of Monmouthshire: The Faceless Lady, Phantom Coaches & Tree Spirits (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees EP164)

Back After a Break: New Ghosts, New Books & New Series – Paranormal Unpacked! (A Quick Update from Mark Rees) 👻

Christmas Ghosts: Haunted Dinefwr & Llandeilo – Welsh Ghost Stories for the Darkest Nights (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees EP163)

Christmas Folklore: The Mari Lwyd – How to Make a Welsh Ghost-Horse (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees EP162)

Halloween at a Haunted Welsh Castle: The Curse of Pennard Castle (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP161)

Halloween Folklore: Ghostly Games & Welsh Spirits on Nos Calan Gaeaf (Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP160)

Halloween Ghost Rider: Haunted History, Murder Road & Jack-o'-Lanterns (Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP159)

When Death Knocks: Haunted Farmhouse, Uncanny Warnings & Spirit Sounds from America (Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP158)

King Arthur’s Stone: Wales’s Most Haunted Tomb? Paranormal Knights and Midnight Rituals (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP157)

Secrets of Craig-y-Nos Castle: Wales’ Most Haunted Gothic Mansion? (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP156)

Ghosts, Folklore… and a Welsh Welcome! (60-second Trailer) (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees)

Start Here: Welcome to the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales Podcast with Mark Rees! (EP000)

Ghosts, Goblins & Graveyard Dogs: A Paranormal Lucky Dip (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP155)

They Came at Midnight: The Uncanny Changeling Mystery (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP154)

The Headless Warrior Princess Haunting Kidwelly Castle (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP153)

Ghost Dogs: Haunting Encounters with Phantom Hounds (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP152)

Fairy Gold: Secrets, Curses and the Price of Magical Riches (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP151)

Wales' Eerie Christmas Death Omen: The Ghostly Tolling of the Tolaeth (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP150)

Wales’ Most Terrifying Death Omen: The Haunting Cry of the Cyhyraeth (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP149)

Halloween Hauntings: Mysteries of Margam Castle (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP148)

The Poltergeist Diaries: Stone-Throwing Spirit Unleashed (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP147)

The Haunting of Craflwyn: A Gothic Nightmare in North Wales (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP146)

Demon House of Gower: Secrets of Swansea's "Village of the Dead" (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP145)

Macabre Mysteries of Swansea Castle: Shadow People & Unexplained Deaths (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP144)

The Doomed Spirit of Matilda of the Night: Eternal Torment and Haunted Legends (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP143)

Paranormal Protection: Supernatural Safeguards Against Spirits and Fairies (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP142)

Supernatural Corpse Birds: Winged Harbingers of Death in Welsh Folklore (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP141)

Murder Most Foul in Haunted Houses: Eerie Encounters in Gothic Mansions (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP140)

When Evil Spirits Attack: Demonic Hellfire Strikes a Welsh Mansion (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP139)

The Uncanny Were-Dog and Other Canine Terrors: Paranormal Pooches of the Wild Hunt (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP138)

The Ghost of a Grave and Other Death Omens: Supernatural Secrets of Life After Death (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP137)

The Dark Art of the Exorcist: Banish Spirits, Goblins & Fairies with Exorcism (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP136)

Terror of the Mundane Ghosts: Are Ordinary Spirits the Most Frightening? (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP135)

Hounds of the Underworld: Dare You Join the Wild Hunt? (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP134)

Christmas Special: The Other Mari Lwyd – Wales' Uncanny Yuletide Visitor (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP133)

A Quick Update from Mark Rees: Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast

Pete the Polt: Inside One of the Biggest Poltergeist Cases Ever (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP132)

Curse of the Vampire Bed: Is Dracula Lurking Under the Duvet? (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP131)

Halloween Ghost Hunt: Paranormal Investigation at a "Most Haunted" Swansea Pub (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP130)

Halloween Folklore Special: Haunted History, Welsh Traditions & Uncanny Jack-o’-Lanterns (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP129)

Deadly Death Omens: The Mystery of Welsh Corpse Candles (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP128)

Corpse Candle Chronicles: Secrets of the Ghostly Harbingers of Death (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP127)

Sunken Cities of the Damned: Lake Monsters, Dragons & Dark Folklore (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP126)

Sensing Spirits: Musical Ghosts and Haunted Places That Tingle the Senses (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP125)

Strange Secrets of the Supernatural Soil: Witchcraft, Death Omens & Funeral Portents (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP124)