By The Fire Podcast

By The Fire

A podcast detailing mythical creatures and folklore from across the Black diaspora

35 Episodes

Episode 30 | Hoodoo In 'The Skeleton Key' (2005)
12/30/2022
16:26
In this episode, I discuss the key themes in The Skeleton Key (2005), including being 'Crossed', and questioning whether you need to believe in order for the magic to work. Website: bythefirepodcast.com Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @bythefire_pod Facebook: By The Fire Podcast Support: ko-fi.com/bythefire_pod Email: [email protected]
Episode 29 | John De Conqueror
12/9/2022
9:11
In this episode, I review the book 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' by Zora Neale Hurston, and discuss the African American legend: John De Conqueror. Website: bythefirepodcast.com Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @bythefire_pod Facebook: By The Fire Podcast Support: ko-fi.com/bythefire_pod Email: [email protected]
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Episode 28 | Anansa and the Ekombi Dance
11/25/2022
6:08
Anansa is the Efik goddess of the sea, particularly Cross River in Calabar, Nigeria. The Ekombi dance is a sequence that her followers perform in reverence. In this story, I tell of the young Ekpo who falls into the water and becomes a difficult, but willing student. Website: bythefirepodcast.com Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @bythefire_pod Facebook: By The Fire Podcast Support: ko-fi.com/bythefire_pod Email: [email protected]
Episode 27 | 'Zo and the Forest of Secrets' feat. Alake Pilgrim
11/11/2022
35:46
In this episode, I'm joined by Alake Pilgrim, a Trinidadian author, who released her debut book 'Zo and the Forest of Secrets'. Hear us discuss the importance of preserving nature, retaining family remedies and my favourite, the Silk Cotton Tree (and more!). Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @bythefire_pod Facebook: By The Fire Podcast Support: ko-fi.com/bythefire_pod Email: [email protected]
Episode 26 | Silk Cotton Tree
10/28/2022
9:13
Welcome back to episode 26, where I tell the original story of how curiosity got the better of a young man, who dared approach the Silk Cotton Tree and encountered one of its deadly inhabitants... the Asanbosam. Social media: @bythefire_pod For more: www.bythefirepodcast.com Support: kofi.com/bythefire_pod
Episode 25 | Amadioha
5/23/2022
7:10
Welcome back to episode 25, where I retell the story of two brothers who rely on Amadioha, the Igbo Alusi of thunder and justice, to help them settle their disputes. Socials: @bythefire_pod For more: www.bythefirepodcast.com Support: kofi.com/bythefire_pod
Episode 24 | Asiki
5/9/2022
8:54
Hello! I've decided to create my original short stories based on the research I find. So here is a little tale of the Asiki, changelings from Gabon and Congo. For the transcript, check out: ko-fi.com/s/de28c3dbad www.bythefirepodcast.com
Episode 23 | Creation
4/25/2022
11:36
Welcome back to episode 23! In this episode, I discuss how humans became mortal, how milk created the planet, and how shedding skin created the waters. Website: bythefirepodcast.com Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @bythefire_pod Support: ko-fi.com/bythefire_pod
Episode 22 | Cryptids
4/11/2022
13:35
Welcome back to episode 22! In this episode, I discuss legendary cryptids from The Bahamas to The Democratic Republic of Congo. Website: bythefirepodcast.com
Episode 21 | Friend vs Foe
3/28/2022
16:46
Welcome back to the new season! In this episode, I discuss friendly and malevolent creatures from South Africa to Trinidad and Tobago. Website: bythefirepodcast.com Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @bythefire_pod Facebook: By The Fire Podcast Support: ko-fi.com/bythefire_pod Email: [email protected]

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By The Fire Podcast

By The Fire

35 Episodes

Episode 30 | Hoodoo In 'The Skeleton Key' (2005)

Episode 29 | John De Conqueror

Episode 28 | Anansa and the Ekombi Dance

Episode 27 | 'Zo and the Forest of Secrets' feat. Alake Pilgrim

Episode 26 | Silk Cotton Tree

Episode 25 | Amadioha

Episode 24 | Asiki

Episode 23 | Creation

Episode 22 | Cryptids

Episode 21 | Friend vs Foe