We take a deep dive into the world of urban legends, internet memes and more to try and make a case to legitimise the world of Digital Folklore. Does all folklore have to be old? What is digital folklore anyway? We explore the subject with assistant professor of folklore at Utah State University, and co-founder of the Digital Folklore Project, Dr Lynne McNeill.
Content warning: Please be aware that this episode features discussion of suicide cult legends.
Music guest: Helen Bell. Find her work at www.helenbell.co.uk
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Episode 31 - OPERA WITCH
Episode 30 - VAMPIRES: A FOLKLORE PERSPECTIVE PART 2
Episode 29: ONCE UPON A TIME
Episode 28 - VAMPIRES: A FOLKLORE PERSPECTIVE PART 1
Episode 27 - THE GREAT FOLKLORISTS: HELEN CREIGHTON
Episode 26 - VOICES FROM THE DEEP
Episode 25 - WITCH
Episode 24 - EVERYONE NEEDS A HOBBY
Episode 23 - THE PADDING HORROR
Episode 22 - DEVOURING THE SUN
Episode 21: TRACKING THE CHUPACABRA
Episode 20: TRADITIONAL WITCHCRAFT NOW AND THEN
Episode 19 - KNOCK ONCE FOR YES
EPISODE 18: SPECTRAL HOUNDS: A Monster Talk Crossover
Episode 17 - FOLKLORE IN FANTASY FICTION
Episode 16 - INCUBUS AND SUCCUBUS
Episode 15 - FOLKLORE: MORE THAN JUST A WORD
Episode 14 - OLD HAG SYNDROME
Episode 13 - FAIRY LORE AND THE WITCH TRIALS
Episode 12 - FOLKLORE IN GOTHIC CHAPBOOKS
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