Irish Gothic Bites : The Leprechaun

Irish Gothic Bites : The Leprechaun

Author: Spencer Wright & Chris Patterson April 23, 2025 Duration: 8:31
Send us Fan Mail Whilst Chris and Spence work away to prepare to delve into Cú Chulainn on next week’s episode, we have enlisted a very special guest to fill in this week - Spence’s daughter, Eliza. Listen in to hear this fun tale of our little green friend, and let us know in the comments if you believe in leprechauns too ! We will be back next week with our full length episode on origins of the hero of the Ulster Cycle… The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. my...

In Irish Gothic Podcast, Spencer Wright and Chris Patterson wander the misty borderlands where Ireland’s deep history meets its enduring supernatural lore. This isn’t just a recitation of old tales; it’s an atmospheric exploration for anyone curious about the darker, stranger corners of folklore. Spence and Chris serve as guides through narratives of ancient faeries whose motives are far from whimsical, the mournful prophecy of the banshee, and the stark realities of Celtic warriors whose legends are steeped in both blood and magic. They frame each story within its historical and cultural soil, examining how these myths were born and why they persist. Listening to this podcast feels like uncovering layers of time, where every hillfort and lonely road holds a memory that blurs into legend. The conversation is engaging, often moving from scholarly detail to the genuine chill of a well-told ghost story. It’s crafted for those who appreciate the texture of the past, the eerie sense of place, and the understanding that Ireland’s landscape is often described as being alive with stories. You’ll find the Irish Gothic Podcast naturally lends itself to long walks or late-night listening, pulling you into a world where the distinction between fact and fable is beautifully, and sometimes hauntingly, obscured.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 14

Irish Gothic Podcast
Podcast Episodes
EPISODE TEN : LEGEND OF THE LEPRECHAUN (PART 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:27
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to part two of the legend of the little green sprite, smoking a pipe and with a rainbow coming out of his *** (at least according to Chris). On this episode, Chris and Spence delve into the…
EPISODE NINE : LEGEND OF THE LEPRECHAUN (PART 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:48
Send us Fan Mail This week is part one of the mischievous tales of Ireland’s iconic little green man; he Leprechaun. A fan of a prank themselves, listen to Chris and Spence unveil the secrets of Ireland’s legendary trick…
EPISODE EIGHT : THE SHILLELAGH, IRELAND'S FIRST WEAPON [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:33
Send us Fan Mail Chris and Spence are hitting each other over the head with sticks in this week’s episode of Irish Gothic….. April Fool’s ! All joking aside, on this week's episode, Chris and Spence are diving into the f…
EPISODE SEVEN : ABHARTACH [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:25
Send us Fan Mail Vampires are … Irish !? Welcome to season two and a happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Irish Gothic ! No, you haven’t drank too many pints of the black stuff, you read that right - the legend of t…
Irish Gothic Bites : The Dark Hedges [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:20
Send us Fan Mail This week, Chris bites into the mystery that surrounds Ireland's Dark Hedges. Listen in to learn more about the iconic beech trees which formed the epic Kingsroad in HBO's Game of Thrones. The Irish Goth…
Irish Gothic Bites: The Good Woman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:54
Send us Fan Mail This week, Spence takes you into the world of Thomas Crofton Croker and his book Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland, published in 1825. The Good Woman is a misadventure story that harks…
Irish Gothic Bites: The Weeping Lake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:31
Send us Fan Mail Join Spence in the first of our mini-episodes as we prepare for the new season later in the month. This week, we hear about an Irish Priest who meets 'The Old Gentleman' himself, the Devil. Host: Spence…
EPISODE SIX : AN IRISH CHRISTMAS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:45
Send us Fan Mail HO HO HO, NOLLAIG SHONA DUIT ! Chris and Spence have donned their red (or black) Santa suits to tuck into more than just a minced pie for Irish Gothic’s first Christmas special. We’re covering everything…
EPISODE FIVE : THE KELPIE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:45
Send us Fan Mail Haunting the lakes and streams of the Celtic isles is a malevolent shape shifting spirit : the Kelpie. Join Chris and Spence as they unlock the myths and legends which surround this fantastic beast, and…
EPISODE FOUR : PATRICK, THE PATRON SAINT OF IRELAND [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:49
Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, Chris and Spence put down their pints of Guinness to delve into the myths and legends that surround Ireland's Patron Saint : Saint Patrick. Listen now to hear tales of serpents and ki…