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 140 - FOLKLORE AND FICTION
FOLKLORE IN THE FIELD - Gunnella Thorgeirsdottir and Tommy Kuusela
Episode 139 - THE EXORCIST LEGACY
Episode 138 - THE AMAZING CRISWELL
Episode 137 - THE BEAUTY WITCH
Episode 136 - SCARLET
FOLKLORE IN THE FIELD - Diane Rodgers
Episode 135 - AFRICAN FOLKLORE
Episode 134 - VERGE
BONUS FEATURE: Lauren McMenemy
Episode 133: DEATH FOLKLORE IN 19th CENTURY ENGLAND
Episode 132: EXECUTION BALLADS
Episode 131: THE OTHER PATH
Episode 130: HOODENING
Episode 129: INTO THE FOREST
Episode 128: WILD
BONUS FEATURE: Camilla Bruce
Episode 127: RACHEL ANN HARDING
BONUS FEATURE: Stephen Volk
Episode 126: THE TRICKSTER
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