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Dark DarzetThe podcast of weird Dorset Author: Ross Cleaver & David Burton
Dark Darzet - The podcast of weird Dorset Venture into the shadowy realm of Dorset's folklore, where pixies flit among ancient trees, poltergeists wreak havoc in haunted homes, witches whisper secrets on windswept moors, and woodwose roam the wildwood. Join Henry, David @Phishtitz and Ross @Revoltingross (from the General Witchfinders podcast) as they delve into the legends, lore, and outright weirdness that permeate their home county. From spine-chilling tales of spectral apparitions and cursed objects to captivating insights into the region's rich pagan heritage, Their uncanny encounters will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the Dorset countryside. Prepare to be enthralled by captivating storytelling, chilling accounts, and 'expert' analysis as David and Ross explore the darker side of Dorset's history and folklore. Keywords: Dorset folklore, legends, myths, ghosts, hauntings, witches, paganism, woodwose, pixies, poltergeists, weirdness, uncanny, supernatural, paranormal, unexplained, mysteries Hashtags: #DorsetFolklore #Legends #Myths #Ghosts #Hauntings #Witches #Paganism #Woodwose #Pixies #Poltergeists #Weirdness #Uncanny #Supernatural #Paranormal #Unexplained #Mysteries #GeneralWitchfinders Be sure to subscribe and listen to the podcast, available here and on all major pod catchers: https://tr.ee/TnqcmN7Wn5We also sell Dark Darzet T-Shirts: https://tr.ee/58AK3noXCVAlso follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/darkdarzet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Places & Travel, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture, Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Wonderful Winter Wassailing
Episode 23
Monday, 9 February, 2026
Has anyone else noticed the show has become significantly more anarchic since Henry came on board? Well, buckle up, because as the cider starts flowing in this episode, the structure falls apart, what do you expect for free?!In this instalment, we recap our journey making homemade cider and take you along for our very own Wassail! (Wassail!!!)For those wondering why we were shouting at apple trees, the tradition of wassailing generally falls into two camps:The House-Visit: Traditionally held on the Twelfth Night (January 5th), people would go door-to-door with a communal bowl in exchange for gifts.The Orchard-Visit: This is the cider-country classic. We headed into the orchard to sing to the trees, a custom meant to ensure a massive harvest for the coming year.The word "wassail" comes from the Old Norse ves heill (Old English wes hál), literally translating to "be in good health." It started as a simple salutation like "hail" or "farewell,".To round out the episode, you are treated to some live electronic music from Ross to keep the energy going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
