THE IMBOLC EPISODE

THE IMBOLC EPISODE

Author: Tiffany Apan: THE GOTHIC CELT February 4, 2025 Duration: 14:42
Send us Fan Mail We are upon the time of year when winter begins its retreat, allowing spring to enter. When the Winter Crone makes her way back into the woods, making way for St. Brigid to usher in the warmer months. What is the significance of this Gaelic Festival of Imbolc and the feminine triage (maiden, mother, and crone) and how can we best spend our time during these final days of Winter? Tune in as we explore this ancient holiday and the significance that the feminine triage holds in ...

Tiffany Apan, the musician and creative spirit known as The Gothic Celt, hosts The Bonfires and Castles Podcast. This is a space for wandering conversations that feel like a long talk by a crackling fire, where the topics drift as naturally as smoke. You’ll hear about the inspirations behind her own Celtic and Gothic music, but the discussions range far beyond that. They delve into the art of travel, especially to those historic and atmospheric places that spark the imagination, and explore various corners of entertainment and storytelling. The mood is one of exploration, whether she’s reflecting solo or bringing in the occasional guest for a different perspective. Each episode is an invitation to step into a world where past and present blur, where creative pursuits are intertwined with the allure of ancient stones and timeless landscapes. It’s a personal and atmospheric podcast that moves from the theoretical to the practical, always with a sense of discovery. Listen for a blend of personal anecdote, artistic insight, and a genuine fascination with the darker, more romantic edges of history and culture, all delivered with a warm and engaging voice.
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NOSFERATU: A Gothic Film Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:45
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I review the new Nosferatu film (directed by Robert Eggers), giving my thoughts on the overall production of the film, discussing the 2024 film in conjunction with the 1922 film starring…
FORT HENRY DAYS: A Conversation with Valerie Skinner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:47
Send us Fan Mail This episode was recorded at Fort Henry Days on Labor Day Weekend and I was happy to interview the very talented Valerie Skinner. Valerie is a very talented 18th century inspired artisan, painter, fan ma…
A Hidden Library Review, Ep. 4: Victorian Secrets by Sarah Chrisman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:25
Send us Fan Mail This episode of Bonfires & Castles brings you a Hidden Library Book Review. In this episode I discuss the book Victorian Secrets by Sarah Chrisman where she discusses her journey back to herself through…
AN INTERVIEW WITH CELTIC RAIN [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:07
Send us Fan Mail ORIGINALLY RECORDED BACK IN 2021 In this first episode of the Bonfires & Castles Podcast, I sit down with Rebekah Lawson of the musical acts Celtic Rain and The Lute & the Lady. Grab a beverage and join…