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Welcome to 'Folkloring,' the podcast that invites you to actively engage with practical folklore in your daily life. Created by writer and folklore researcher Tracy Nicholas Find us online at: https://folkloringlife.com/ #folklore

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PodCom Huddle – podcastify.me

Podcaster friends - I go to a networking meeting every Monday that has been great for getting new guests and going on other podcasts. There is also a training about how to turn guesting into revenue each week. Come join us: podcastify.me/huddle #podcast #podcasting #folkloring

10.03.2026 19:16 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Between Legend & Landscape: Exploring The Mythical World Of Norway’s Trolls At some point in Norway, the landscape stops behaving like scenery and starts feeling like a presence. A cliff leans in too close. A mountain resembles a hunche

Some Norwegian troll folklore: www.outlooktraveller.com/destinations... #trolls #folklore #lore #norwegian #folkloring

07.03.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Saturday March 7, 2026 9:30am - 5:00pm Oasis Conference Center

If you are near Loveland OH, the Frogman Festival is tomorrow: frogmanfestival.org #frogman #cryptid #folklore #ohio

06.03.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Word Up: A fascinating revival of folk culture and customs β€˜Folk art,’ Brian Sewell once wrote.

Why interest in folklore is on the rise in Britain: www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/2590495... #folklore #folkart #folkloring #britishfolklore

05.03.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, I love that!

04.03.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Put Bay Leaves in Salt: 7 Traditional Uses You Should Know Putting bay leaves in salt is a simple tradition that has persisted for generations.

Traditional uses for bay leaves: gardeningsoul.com/put-bay-leav... #folkremedies #bayleaves #folkloring

04.03.2026 16:55 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Whuppity Scoorie: the Scottish spring ritual bringing a town together Children racing round a church tower at Lanark Cross reflects a renewed sense of community and folklore in unsettled times

This is my first time hearing about the tradition of Whuppity Scoorie - it seems sweet: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... #folktraditions #folklore #scotland #spring

04.03.2026 16:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fayetteville's Cryptid Weekend 2026 - Visit Fayetteville WV Step into Appalachian folklore during Cryptid Weekend in Fayetteville, WV, March 7–8, 2026. Spot Bigfoot and the Mothman roaming downtown, explore a cryptid art exhibition, enjoy a themed art walk, an...

It's cryptid weekend in Fayetteville this weekend: visitfayettevillewv.com/event/fayett... #cryptids #fayetteville #westvirginia #urbanlegends #folklore

04.03.2026 16:17 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have an interview in 15 minutes and I have a pounding headache, a sore throat and a runny nose. Some days are less fun than others. #authorlife #writerlife #folkloring

03.03.2026 16:48 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My magickal workspace #witchsky #folkloring #folkloringlife #folkloringitup #authorsky #writersky

02.03.2026 22:08 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am in a staged reading of a new movie script and one of my characters has to do a "bloodcurdling scream". I did my scream for the director and he asked me to use something to muffle myself because he didn't want anyone's ears blown out. #voiceactor #scream #epicfantasy #actorsky

01.03.2026 22:30 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My presentation was so much fun, and I met my first random fan. She said she read my book in one sitting and asked for a selfie and a hug! Thanks @crossedcrowbooks.bsky.social! #authorsky #writersky #mindovermagick #folkloring #booktour

27.02.2026 21:38 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 56 - The Lost City of Atlantis, Cyborgs and Healthy Living - Folkloring  Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode I welcome author Tim Kelly on to discuss Atlantis and its ties to ancient Egyptian Gods. Is there reality behind the folklore? We then t...

The latest episode of Folkloring is live: www.folkloringpodcast.com/2275302/epis... #atlantis #folklore #healthyliving #cyborgs #folkloring

25.02.2026 15:38 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: Celtic Mythology | ARLnow Profs and Pints Metro Northern Virginia presents: β€œCeltic Mythology,” an exploration of the beliefs of a people whose influence spread far beyond the British Isles, with Larissa β€œKat” Tracy, past pres...

If you are in Arlington, this looks like it will be a great talk: www.arlnow.com/events/profs... #profsandpints #celtic #folklore #arlington

24.02.2026 18:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I just got this lovely photo from my dear friend and fellow author Todd Fahnestock, who wrote some lovely words about my book for me. #magick #bookaholic #authorsky #writersky #witchsky #mindovermagick

23.02.2026 21:43 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Strangeville: The Whang Doodle that haunted Polk County - Asheville's 828 News NOW A legend from Polk County tells of a mysterious creature once seen by a young boy in the Appalachian foothills.

Lore from the Asheville, NC area - the Whang Doodle: 828newsnow.com/news/228822-... #folklore #whangdoodle #asheville #northcarolina #polkcounty

23.02.2026 18:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Time I work most days, but I always slow down a bit on Sundays.

My newest post on Substack about how we think about time. I hope it gets you thinking! open.substack.com/pub/tracynic... #time #writersky #authorsky #substack

22.02.2026 22:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Puck discovered recently that he likes this sleeping spot. Which he is clearly too chonky for. #catsky #folkloring #puckyeah

22.02.2026 20:54 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Folklore is so much a part of our collective culture that it cannot help but spill out everywhere. It tumbles out of pub signs, street names, graffiti spat from spray cans. Manifests as wondrous acts of knitting. It is an essential element of us. – Dr. M. Benn #FolkloreSunday

22.02.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 355 πŸ” 74 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2

Right?

22.02.2026 01:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I don't talk about politics here because it is a folklore safe space, but my good god - Interlochen? INTERLOCHEN? I feel sick knowing this now. #monsters #no

21.02.2026 23:50 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Mind Over Magick: Folklore, Animism, Science & Bringing Magic Into Everyday Life
Mind Over Magick: Folklore, Animism, Science & Bringing Magic Into Everyday Life YouTube video by New Earth Consciousness

I joined Tania from New Earth Consciousness to discuss my book Mind Over Magick www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOQu... #magick #folklore #animism #mindovermagick #authorsky #writersky

19.02.2026 16:57 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
PodCom Huddle - podcastify.me SOME OF OURTestimonials

Hey podcasting friends: I am in a community that is giving me a lot of value in my podcasting journey. If you want to join a warm, friendly group that meets once a week to support you, consider this: podcastify.me/huddle/ #podcast #podcastsky #community

19.02.2026 00:00 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

18.02.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Chinese New Year: Why is red so powerful during Chinese New Year? | - The Times of India Religion News: This year Chinese New Year will be falling on 17th Feb 2026 and will continue till 3rd March 2026. Interestingly, there’s one color that dominates the.

Why is red used in connection with the Chinese New Year? timesofindia.indiatimes.com/religion/why... #newyear #chinese #folklore #folkloring

18.02.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mind Over Magick - Making Magick in Everyday Life, Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 8:00 PM | Meetup Based on Tracy Nicholas' new book *Mind Over Magick,* this class will be a discussion to understand some of the scientific and psychological underpinnings of magick in orde

If you are planning on attending my presentation in Chicago next week, please sign up - the event is filling up fast: www.meetup.com/malliways-gu... #mindovermagick #authorsky #writersky #chicago

17.02.2026 14:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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11 Springtime Superstitions, From Balancing Eggs to Burning Snowmen Want to call in some good luck this spring? Try killing the first snake you seeβ€”or any of these other springtime traditions from around the world.

Some Spring superstitions: www.mentalfloss.com/culture/folk... #spring #superstitions #folklore

17.02.2026 13:43 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am on a number of services to find podcast guests and also to guest and I just got a pitch to be a guest that said the following:

"We value speakers who can communicate in soundbites rather than monologue-like responses!"
My writer's heart weeps #writersky #authorsky #respectfullyno

16.02.2026 22:11 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Folkloring Life | Tracy Nicholas | Substack Bring folklore and magick into your day to day life. Click to read Folkloring Life, by Tracy Nicholas, a Substack publication. Launched a few seconds ago.

I am doing a new thing! Check out my first post on substack (and read the introduction to my book Mind Over Magick)! tracynicholas.substack.com?r=1nxcck&utm... #authorsky #writersky #substack #folkloring

16.02.2026 21:44 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I just did an interview in which one of my altars was in clear view and I had an offering in sight. So now there is a recording of me looking like I need to have a glass of whiskey within reach in the middle of the day. 🀣🍹 #offering #altar

16.02.2026 21:05 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0