Time Between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton

The Funeral That Came BeforeThere are some roads in Wales that I don’t particularly like walking down after dark.Not because of what might be waiting in the shadows…but because of what might be walking along the road towards you.Tonight, my friends, we travel to Llanllwch in Carmarthenshire and one of the strangest traditions in Welsh folklore — the Teulu, a phantom funeral said to appear before someone actually dies.A procession.Mourners.A coffin.And sometimes… a face you recognise.This is the story of an old man who witnessed such a funeral, only to discover later that the mysterious stranger standing apart from the mourners wasn’t a stranger at all.It was him.His own ghost.His own funeral.So turn down the lights, come closer to the firepit and leave the worries of the day behind.But if you hear footsteps behind you tonight…perhaps don’t look back.The folkloreThe Llanllwch story was recorded by Wirt Sikes in British Goblins, his 1880 collection of Welsh folklore.Read British Goblins by Wirt SikesYou can also find more about the Welsh traditions surrounding the Teulu and phantom funerals in modern folklore research.Welsh folklore research — Bangor UniversityCome and support Time Between TimesIf you enjoy these stories, you can find more at:Welsh Storyteller.comwww.welshstoryteller.com www.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7Take care, my friends.Owen x

Tonight, at the firepit at the heart of the forest, I take you north to the dark and beautiful countryside of Yorkshire, and to an old legend surrounding Swinsty Hall.It is the story of a poor man who returned from plague-ridden London with a fortune in gold — wealth taken from the houses of the dead.But gold carries memories.And when guilt began to trouble him, he found a lonely spring and started to wash his stolen treasure in its cold waters.They say he never stopped.Even now, when the mist gathers amongst the trees and the last light disappears from the hills, some say a figure can still be seen beside the water…washing the gold.A tale of greed, guilt, ghosts and a debt that even death could not repay.Come closer to the fire, my friends.Leave the world behind for a while.And listen…to The Gold That Would Not Be Washed Clean.www.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7email [email protected]

Some stories refuse to disappear.In this episode of Time between Times, I take you deep into the lonely mountains of Cardiganshire and the tragic story of Catrin Gwyn — a young woman who vanished during a storm in 1705, leaving behind nothing but a fragment of red cloth beside a lonely bog.But Catrin’s story did not end there.They said she returned as White Catti of the Grove Cave, a pale figure seen amongst the mist and ruined shepherd’s cottages, leading travellers towards the river and the darkness.And somewhere in those mountains, they say, she may still be walking.So come closer to the fire, leave the worries of the day behind, and listen carefully…Because if you hear footsteps following you through the mist…whatever you do, don’t look back.Time between Times storytelling with Owen Statonwww.welshstoryteller.comWelsh Storyteller Support me on Ko-fiwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonJoin me on Patreonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7Take care, my friends.Owen x

BWGAN YR HAFOD — THE GHOST OF HAFODTonight, we step into the darkness of an old Welsh house where stones appeared from nowhere, potatoes flew through the air and a great wooden table was hurled against the ceiling.But what was haunting Hafod Uchtryd?Come closer to the fire and enter the strange and unsettling world of Bwgan yr Hafod — one of Wales’ most extraordinary tales of the supernatural.Leave your worries behind, my friends… and listen carefully.Time between Times storytelling with Owen StatonListen wherever you get your podcasts  www.welshstoryteller.com www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton www.patreon.com/owenstaton7Tickets for The Ghost Lighthttps://pontardaweartscentre.com/shows/the-ghost-light-with-owen-staton/

Some roads should perhaps never be walked alone after dark.In this episode of Time between Times, I bring you two unsettling tales from the old roads of Glamorgan.A man walking between Bridgend and Cardiff who suddenly finds himself carrying something he cannot see…And a young girl from the Neath area who realises that something strange is following her home through the darkness.Two encounters.Two lonely roads.And two things that perhaps should never have been there.So come and sit with me at the firepit at the heart of the forest, leave the worries of the day behind and listen carefully…Because sometimes, my friends, the footsteps behind us aren’t our own.Time between Times storytelling with Owen Statonwww.welshstoryteller.comBuy me a Ko-fiwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonBecome a Patreonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7Find Time between Times wherever you listen to podcasts.Thank you, as always, for coming and sitting beside the fire with me.Take care, my friends.Owen x

THE TONDU SPECTRESomething once walked the dark roads around Tondu…In this chilling episode of Time between Times, I tell the extraordinary story of the Tondu Spectre — a terrifying, death-like figure said to have appeared in 1904 and physically attacked a man on a lonely road.Was it a ghost, a hoax, or something far stranger?I’m also joined by writer and researcher Rachel Taylor, who has been researching the ghosts and haunted history of Bridgend. Together we delve into the stories, places and folklore that have given this corner of South Wales such a rich supernatural history.Turn down the lights…Come closer to the fire…And listen carefully.Because in the darkness around Tondu…something was waiting.Welcome to the Time between Times, my friends.www.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7Rachel Taylors Substack " Hauntings and History"https://thehauntedhistorian.substack.com/p/have-you-seen-the-ghosts-yet?r=56bicy&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webThanks to Rachel Taylor for the conversationTake care friendsNos daOwen x

The Story of Me – Just Enjoy WrestlingSometimes you don’t need a great plan. Sometimes you just need to sit down, have a ramble, talk about life, getting through the day, the things that matter, and the things that probably don’t.In this episode, I talk about myself, my thoughts, and where I find myself today. There’s no great wisdom here — just me, talking.And, as always, I finish with one of my favourite tales.So pull up a chair, settle in and just enjoy the rambling.Just enjoy wrestling, friends.If you enjoy what I do and would like to support the storytelling, you can find me here:www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton

Some ghost stories are loud.This one whispers.In this episode of Time between Times, I take you to the old village of Marford in North Wales, where the restless spirit of Margaret Blackbourne is said to have wandered the darkness after her terrible death.They called her Lady Blackbird.And people began to hear something at their windows…Tap.A pause.Tap.A story of murder, old houses, candlelit rooms and a ghost who doesn’t scream or rattle chains.She simply waits outside.And if you hear her knocking…whatever you do, don’t knock back.🎙️ Time between Times storytelling with Owen Staton🌐 Welshstoryteller.com⁠☕ Support me on Ko-fi⁠❤️ Join me on Patreon⁠Buy Owen a Ko-fiwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonBecome a patreon www.patreon.com/owenstaton7Tickets for The Ghost light at Pontardawe Arts centre on the 28th of October 2026https://pontardaweartscentre.com/shows/the-ghost-light-with-owen-staton/Tickets for The Ghost Light at Ystradgynlais Welfare Hall 29th October 2026https://thewelfare.co.uk/Shows/the-ghost-light-with-owen-staton/Take care my FriendsNos daOwen x

What happens when two storytellers from opposite sides of the Atlantic meet to talk about one of the world’s greatest mysteries?In this very special episode of Time between Times storytelling with Owen Staton, I am joined by Natalie Huber Rodriguez, host of the Monstress podcast, for a fascinating journey into the world of Bigfoot and Sasquatch.But this isn’t simply a conversation about whether Bigfoot exists.We delve much deeper.Together, Natalie and I explore the cultural, spiritual and folkloric significance of Bigfoot, looking at the very different ways this mysterious figure has found a place in the traditions and stories of Wales and among the Indigenous peoples of North America.What does it mean when generations of people tell stories about a mysterious figure living beyond the edge of civilisation?Why do stories of wild, human-like beings appear in cultures separated by thousands of miles?And perhaps most importantly…why do these stories still matter to us?Natalie brings her own perspective and experiences, while I explore the Welsh connection and the mysterious figure of Y Brenin Llwyd — the Grey King, a shadowy being associated with the mountains, forests and mist of Wales.And, of course, this is Time between Times…So we don’t just talk about the stories.We tell them.Both Natalie and I share a tale associated with Bigfoot, allowing two very different storytelling traditions to meet around the same fire.What follows is a lively, thoughtful and sometimes wonderfully spooky conversation about folklore, belief, wilderness, spirituality, storytelling and our own personal fascination with these mysterious beings.Perhaps Bigfoot is a creature.Perhaps he is a legend.Perhaps he is something older — something that lives in the space between the known world and the wild places beyond it.Whatever you believe…there is something strangely powerful about standing at the edge of a forest and wondering whether you are truly alone.So come and sit with us for a while.Listen to the stories.Listen to the conversation.And perhaps, when you next walk beneath the trees…you might find yourself looking a little more carefully into the shadows.Because sometimes the oldest stories are the ones that refuse to disappear.And sometimes…the things we are searching for…have been watching us all along.Welcome to another journey into the Time between Times.Monstress Podcast With Natalie https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/monstress/id1857484552?i=1000789042917www.ko-fi.com/owenstatonOwen's website and contact www.welshstoryteller.com

Storyteller Owen Staton Just Rambles ReallyEvery now and then, I put the ghosts, legends, strange creatures and stories to one side and talk about something rather more frightening…Myself.In this episode of Time Between Times, I thought I’d do something I don’t often do. I thought I’d tell you a little bit about the person behind the stories.Where I came from.How I got here.The things that have shaped me.The places I’ve been.The mistakes I’ve made.The things I’ve learned along the way.And perhaps most importantly, where I find myself today.It isn't really an autobiography. I haven't suddenly become terribly important and started referring to myself in the third person.There’s no great structure to it either.I haven't sat down with a clipboard and carefully planned out my life in chronological order.I just started talking.So this is me, rambling my way through my own story. A few memories, a few reflections, some things I’ve never really talked about before, and perhaps a few things I’m still trying to make sense of myself.There are stories about the storyteller.There are funny moments.There are darker moments.There are things I’m proud of.Things I’m less proud of.People and places that have left their mark on me.And perhaps a glimpse of the man who exists behind the voice you hear telling you stories week after week.But I should warn you…I don't tell you everything.Some stories belong to other people.Some memories are mine alone.So, if you've ever wondered who the slightly rumpled bloke is who spends his evenings wandering around Wales looking for ghosts, talking to trees and frightening himself with stories…this is probably your chance to find out.Make yourself a cup of tea.Get comfortable.Come and sit with me for a while.This isn't really an episode about ghosts.It's not about folklore.It's not even particularly about storytelling.It's simply the story of me.And, as usual…I probably just rambled.But thank you for listening.That means more than you know.Owen xwww.ko-fi.com/owenstaton