Jul 2024

Thank You and Farewell!

Wow, this is the final episode of Something Rhymes With Purple. Susie, Gyles, and all of us at Purple HQ want to say a massive THANK YOU for being the best audience in the whole wide world. We have had such fun making these episodes, and of course we had to finish with a listener ... Show More

34m 56s

Jul 2024

Portcullis

Ah, it's the penultimate week for our fantastic podcast. Join Susie and Gyles as they unpack the wondorous world of castles. We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Instagram or you can email us on our email address here ... Show More

42m 37s

Jul 2024

Sorbetto

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! Join Susie and Gyles this week as they take us on a delicious journey, unpacking the history behind ice cream flavour names. We love hearing from you, find us @SomethingRhymes on Twitter and Facebook, @SomethingRhymesWith on Inst ... Show More

37m 14s

Jan 2023

304-Celtic Folklore: Among Us

<div>Two stories from Celtic folklore of the things that lurk among us: witches that live in our home town, trolls that hold dance parties on the frozen wastes, and tiny, 1000-year-old fairy creatures who are buying drinks after work.<br> <br> The creature this week is the Giant ... Show More

37m 42s

Sep 2024

The Enchanting History of Fairies and Pixies

Step into a world of magic and mystery with "The Enchanting History of Fairies and Pixies." In this captivating podcast, we journey through the ages to explore the folklore, myths, and legends surrounding these elusive and enchanting creatures. From ancient Celtic traditions to m ... Show More

2m 39s

Jan 2025

Fiend in the Fire

Today's original episode was inspired by English folklore. Follow along as two wizard school students get in some trouble while studying in the library one evening. Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Giga ... Show More

19m 57s

Aug 2024

The Pixie Midwife

Today we have a story based on the folklore collected by Enys Tregartheb. Come with us to a faraway part of England called Cornwall to hear about a nurse named Alsey. Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gi ... Show More

22m 57s

Oct 2023

Samhain, witches, vampires with claws and the Loch Ness monster's evil twin.

<p>Having moved to Scotland very recently, I’ve been really keen to get started on telling some stories from this amazing country. As some of you who are keen listeners to the podcast will already know, I love a good bit of folklore, especially when it relates to landscapes and r ... Show More

1h 4m

Jun 2023

Fairies and Goblins of the Gump

Today's episode is an adaptation of a Cornish Folktale. Come along to Cornwall to hear about the Faries and Goblins of the Gump! Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brillian ... Show More

17m 34s

Oct 2025

The Weirdos

Today's story is inspired by English Folklore and written for you by Daniel Hinds. A king tries to take over a small town called Hamwich. Is he successful? Listen and find out! Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friend ... Show More

20m 51s

Feb 2025

The Bugbear's Treasure

Today's episode is an original story based on English Folklore. Follow along as Nori has a run in with a bugbear who thinks he has rights to the crops she's been growing. Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, an ... Show More

21 m

Jan 2017

55-Grimm: My (Bird) Heart Will Go On

This story from the Grimm brothers has giants, witches, magical animal organs, enchanted produce, and a helpful (and maybe a little homicidal) cloud buddy who just wants to aid you in finding the next steps on the journey that is life. This story is bizarre and wonderful and a te ... Show More

30m 43s

Oct 2021

Selects: What is folklore?

<p>What is folklore? Turns out it's just about anything you can think of that's shared by more than two people. Art, literature, stories, dance, music, traditions, even those family heirlooms qualify. Turns out folklore is pretty neat. Learn all about it in this classic episode.< ... Show More

42m 17s