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Some stories refuse to rest. High above the Severn plain, within the red-stone walls of Powis Castle, a presence once walked the corridors by candlelight — not to terrify, not to threaten… but to finish something left undone. In this episode of Time Between Times, we step quietly into the shadows of an eighteenth-century Welsh castle, where an old woman, a hidden chest, and a ghost clad in gold lace cross paths in the stillness of night. It is a tale of silence and listening, of trust placed in the dark, and of a spirit bound not by malice — but by duty. This is a story that lives in the spaces between — between rooms, between centuries, between the living and the dead. So draw closer. Lower your voice. And walk with me… into the time between times. 🌒 Support the storytelling If you’d like to help keep these old stories alive, you can support my work here: Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/owenstaton Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 🌿 Explore more stories and live performances: Website: https://welshstoryteller.com Thank you for listening — and for carrying these stories forward.

Time Between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton Step with me, if you will, into the gloaming — that soft, half-lit hour where the old stories still breathe and the past leans close enough to whisper. As St Dwynwen’s Day draws near, it feels only right to open the door to Wales’ most heart-rending tales of doomed love. Tonight, on Time Between Times, we walk a sorrowful, beautiful road. We begin on the shores of Llanddwyn, with the aching legend of Dwynwen, the Welsh saint of lovers — her heart broken, her prayers carried on the tide. From there, we journey inland to Nant Gwrtheyrn, where the wind still knows the names of Rhys and Meinir, childhood sweethearts torn apart on the very morning of their wedding. A story of searching. Of storms. Of love that refuses to lie quietly in the grave. I’m joined this evening by the wonderful Russ Williams, author of Where the Folk, a lyrical road trip through the living folklore of Wales — a book that reminds us these stories are not relics, but companions, waiting by the roadside for those willing to listen. So draw closer to the fire. Let the night press in at the windows. This is a time for love stories that end in shadow, but never truly end at all. 🎙 Time Between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton 🌐 Website: https://www.welshstoryteller.com ☕ Support the stories: Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/owenstaton Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/owenstaton⁠7 📖 Where the Folk by Russ Williams: https://www.wherethefolk.com www.russwilliams.org Buy Where the folk https://amzn.eu/d/6L23XFY Between the heartbeats… between the words… welcome to the time between times.

This week I am joined by the wonderful folklorist Amy Boucher, and together we wander into the shadowed lanes and hedgerows of Shropshire to speak of one of its most intriguing figures — the cunning man Thomas Light. A man whispered about rather than written down. A man of charms, counter-spells, and uneasy knowledge. We explore his life, his reputation, and the strange power such figures once held over their communities — half feared, half needed, and never entirely trusted. And as the embers glow, I also share a famous and unsettling tale of the Welsh seer Huw Llwyd, a story carried on the breath of generations, heavy with prophecy, second sight, and the terrible cost of knowing too much. So draw your chair closer to the fire. Let the dark stay where it belongs. And step with us, just for a while, into the Time Between Times Find Amy Boucher here: Amy Boucher – https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com Amy Boucher – Blue sky - @g0blinegg.bsky.social More of my work: Welshstoryteller.com If you’d like to support the show: Ko-fi.com/owenstaton Patreon.com/owenstaton7 Read my Substack: Owen Staton – owenstaton.substack.com Take care, my friends… and I’ll see you, once again, by the fire. Nos Da Owen

In this special episode of Time between Times, I’m joined by the wonderful artist Katie Marland — a creator whose work feels as though it has stepped straight out of the old stories and into the present moment. Together we wander that twilight space where art meets folklore, where imagination is rooted deep in the soil of myth, memory, and the half-heard whispers of the past. Katie speaks about her creative process, her love of folklore, and the quiet power of stories that refuse to be forgotten. We talk about the pull of old tales, why certain images return to us again and again, and how art can act as a doorway — a way of slipping, just for a moment, into the time between times. And, of course, no gathering like this would be complete without a story. As the embers glow, I share one of Katie’s favourite traditional tales — a story shaped by shadow and wonder, told as it was meant to be told: aloud, slowly, and with heart. It’s a tale that lingers, the kind that stays with you long after the final words have been spoken. So settle in, listen close, and let yourself drift a while. Katie Marland Website:www.katiemarland.com Instagram:@kmarlandart Owen Staton Website: www.welshstoryteller.com Ko-fi: www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton Patreon: www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/owenstaton/p/time-between-times-storytelling-with-98d?r=56bicy&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true My heartfelt, thanks to Katie for her time, her generosity, and her art — and to you, dear listener, for keeping the old stories alive by listening. Until next time, Nos Da Owen x Marland

Welcome to the firepit at the heart of the forest, and a very happy New Year to you all. As the year turns, I invite you to draw a little closer to the flames, for tonight’s tale drifts in on a cold wind from the very heart of London. On Garlick Hill stands St James Church, old stones steeped in shadow and memory. Within its walls lies the corpse of old Jimmy Garlic… and his story is not done yet. Join me, Owen Staton, for his tale, and step with me into that strange hour where past and present blur, and the dead are never quite silent. If you’d like to help keep the fire burning and support Time Between Times, you can find me here:Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/owenstatonPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/owenstaton7Substack: https://owenstaton.substack.com And as the show approaches its fifth anniversary, I’d love to hear your voice by the fire. You’re warmly invited to send a short voice note—your thoughts, memories, or a simple greeting—to [email protected], and you may find yourself woven into the celebration. Now… settle in, listen close, and let the story begin. Nos Da Owen x

There is something about Christmas that invites old stories back into the light. The nights grow longer. The wind finds its voice in the bare branches. And somewhere, just beyond the glow of the firepit, the past waits patiently to be heard once more. In this special festive episode, I invite you to join me by the fire for a winter tale steeped in honour, mystery, and the old magic of Britain. Together, we step into the medieval world of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight — a story born of Christmas feasting and New Year challenges, where courage is tested not by sword alone, but by truth, humility, and the keeping of one’s word. From King Arthur’s candlelit hall to a snow-laden forest and a chapel of uncanny green stone, this is a tale that carries the chill of winter and the warmth of human frailty in equal measure. It is a story about bravery, yes — but also about temptation, fear, and the quiet strength it takes to face judgement when the games are done. As the embers crackle and the dark presses close, I’ll guide you through this ancient legend in my own voice, as it might once have been told: slowly, deliberately, and with room for the listener to wander its shadows. If you enjoy this tale and would like to explore more stories, folklore, and fireside tellings, you can find me at www.welshstoryteller.com You can also support my work through: Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/owenstaton Patreon: patreon.com/owenstaton7 Substack: owenstaton.substack.com https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-signalman-by-charles-dickens-read-on-christmas-eve-by-owen-staton-tickets-1975348008067?aff=oddtdtcreator So draw closer to the fire, let the winter night settle around you, and listen — for Christmas is the perfect time for a challenge, and every story demands its answer. Take care my friends and Nadolig Llawen Owen x

As a special bonus episode I give you the christmas story as told In the New Testament. I hope you enjoy this Christmas period and know there is always a gathering at the firepit if you need company over the next few weeks. Nadolig Llawen Pawb x Merry christmas All. www.welshstoryteller.com my ko-fi page www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton Owen

In the shadowed hollows where myth bleeds into memory, the devil’s footprints mark the ancient soil of Welsh lore. In this spellbinding episode of Time Between Times with Owen Staton, we journey deep into the dark heart of folklore to uncover the devil’s many disguises: the horned tempter lurking at crossroads, the twisted whisper in windswept valleys that chills even the bravest soul, and the monstrous forms born of peasant fear and firelight tales. From cavernous caves beneath Cambrian hills to lonely tracks where lost travellers swear they’ve heard infernal laughter, Welsh tradition paints the devil not only as a tempter of souls but as a trickster spirit shaping the very landscape of fear itself. This isn’t just legend — it’s the folklore of shadowed hearts and ancient woods coming alive in the dark between the worlds. In this haunting episode, host Owen Staton welcomes special guest Amy Boucher, an expert folklorist, storyteller, and chronicler of ghostly traditions. Amy brings sharp insight and passion to the underbelly of folklore, illuminating how tales of the devil and otherworldly mischief reflect the fears, morals, and imaginations of communities through time. Together, Owen and Amy weave stories that blur the line between history and myth, revealing how tales of the devil endure in our collective psyche. About our guest: Amy Boucher is the writer and folklorist behind the blog Nearly Knowledgeable History — a trove of curious stories, folklore, and cultural insights. Explore Amy’s work at https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html.  About Owen Staton: Owen is a Welsh storyteller and host of Time Between Times, sharing myths and legends to soothe and spook. Visit his world of tales and blog at https://www.welshstoryteller.com/ and catch his writings at https://owenstaton.substack.com/.  Owen's Ko-fi page www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton Owen's Patreon www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 Take care my Friends Owen x

Join me at the firepit as I read two of the dark winter tales of author Glen Buglass who is a tremendous Friend of the show. As the winter nights grow ever darker these stories will chill you to the very bone . I hope you enjoy ........ www.welshstoryteller.com www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 Take care my friends Owen

Join me on this darkest of nights for another tale at the Firepit at the heart of the forest at the Time between Times . Tonight at this darkest of times we travel to the black woods of Wales for a tale that will chill you to the bone . Relax and enjoy the Dark Lady of Midwinter www.welshstoryteller.com My Ko-fi page www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton My Patreon www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 Please do not listen whilst operating heavy machinery or driving Take care my friends . The light is coming Owen x

Hello my Friends and Nadolig Llawen . Welcome to this Christmas special for Time between Times where I am joined by the Shropshire Witches Amy Boucher and Alix Chidley-Uttley to talk Christmas traditions and tell a traditional Welsh ghost story "The Plygain of the hollow Valley" . Thank you so much for all your support this year and Merry Christmas to you all. Please leave a review and please follow and support Amy and Alix in all the wonderful projects they are involved in. more details below. Amy Bouchers blog https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html Alix Chidley-Uttley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alix_cu/ The Shropshire Witches Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7JUwLNJqLJqKVN6CdwQ6z3 Owen's Webpage www.welshstoryteller.com Owen's Ko-fi page www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton Owen's Patreon www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 Have a fantastic Christmas Love Owen x

Hello my friends Please enjoy this traditional Ghost story just for you at the Time between Times as the year grows dark. Taken from an actual account of the haunting written in 1857. I hope you enjoy www.welshstoryteller.com www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 Take care Owen

Join me at the firepit at the heart of the forest at the Time between Times as I am joined by Author and Folklorist Dr Delyth Badder as we discuss our mutual love of the Welsh Fairy book by William Jenkyn Thomas . Delyth then asks me to tell her favourite story from that book as the night grows dark . Please note that the conversation with Delyth is recorded bilingually and we discuss the book in both Welsh and English I hope you are all well and please let me know what you think of the episode. https://www.welshstoryteller.com Delyths website https://www.folklorewales.com Delyths book https://amzn.eu/d/3uEGeaZ Owen's Ko-fi page www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton Owen's Patreon www.patreon.com/owenstaton Link to buy the Welsh Fairy book by W Jenkyn Thomas https://amzn.eu/d/5SWuAI4 Take care my friends Owen x

Have you ever noticed how the some stories seem to pop up in different places around the world? This month, Owen explores this phenomenon and tells a couple of oddly familiar tales which are known and enjoyed Universally Owen is then joined by Folklorist, writer and Uncanny podcast regular Deborah Hyde to discuss how tales spread the world over before different societies had even met and the interesting themes that seem to be universal. The episode concludes with a meditation based on the power of a sleeping dragon, which will hopefully help you harness some of your inner magic. I really hope you enjoy. Please leave a review wherever you listen to this show. If you wish to support the show further, please consider buying me a Ko-fi at www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton Or become a Patreon at www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 you can follow me on Substack www.open.substack.com/pub/owenstaton Deborah Hyde's website www.deborahhyde.com Please do not listen while driving or operating machinery. Owen can be contacted at www.welshstoryteller.com. Take care Owen x

In the twilight hush of Nos Calan Gaeaf, when the veil thins and shadows stir, join storyteller Owen Staton for a chilling Halloween special: "The Coelcerth and the Coming of the Black Sow." Gather 'round the flickering bonfire as ancient Welsh spirits awaken—the ethereal Ladi Wen, the fearsome Hwch Ddu Gwta, and Gwyn ap Nudd with his howling hounds of Annwn. In this time between times, where the living brush against the dead, tales of forgotten gods and cursed harvests weave a spell of wonder and dread. Perfect for a night when the dark remembers... and calls your name. www.patreon.com/owenstaton www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton Have a wonderful Calan Gaeaf Owen x