Tales for our Times
We live in turbulent times, such times need great stories and storytelling.
This podcast presents the ancient craft of storytelling as tool for connection, imagination, entertainment and empowerment.
Scottish storyteller Dougie Mackay, shares folk tales, myths and musings. Sometimes joined by guest storytellers, change-makers, rebels and poets, who share their perspective on stories and folk culture and its impact on modern life.
Themes of rewilding, nature connection, folk arts, primitive skills and regenerative culture are explored.
Tales for our Times
The Wolf Hunter
In this episode I share a story about a hunter who is haunted by ghosts before encountering a wolf.
I reflect upon Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025 and talk about the storytelling and shadow puppetry show, "A Wolf Shall Devour the Sun'.
I mention my substack page "Rekindling the Hearth" https://deeprootscommunity.substack.com/
aswell as upcoming festivals in the Glens of Antrim, Bray, and the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.