Deborah Hyde
@deborahhyde.bsky.social
Dark folklore.
Former Ed. @TheSkepticMag. Regular #Uncanny expert. Fellow: Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. Patron: Humanists UK.
Former Ed. @TheSkepticMag. Regular #Uncanny expert. Fellow: Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. Patron: Humanists UK.
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Free online talk by me plus Q&A on The Science of Weird Shit for @ChalkScribes (aka Chalk Scribblers), 7-9 pm, 4/2/26. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chalk-scri...
Chalk Scribblers meet the expert: Chris French
An evening with Chris French, expert in anomalistic psychology and author of 'The Science of Weird Shit'.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Free online talk by me plus Q&A on The Science of Weird Shit for @ChalkScribes (aka Chalk Scribblers), 7-9 pm, 4/2/26. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chalk-scri...
I hope 2025 has been good for you and that 2026 holds even better times. Happy New Year x
December 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I hope 2025 has been good for you and that 2026 holds even better times. Happy New Year x
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I'll be giving a talk on "The Science of Weird Shit" for @LondonSkeptics at 7:30 pm on 7/1/26 at KC Continental Stores, 26 Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, London N1 9DT. Never given a talk in a supermarket before (joking! Of course I have!). SitP.online/sitp/london
December 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I'll be giving a talk on "The Science of Weird Shit" for @LondonSkeptics at 7:30 pm on 7/1/26 at KC Continental Stores, 26 Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, London N1 9DT. Never given a talk in a supermarket before (joking! Of course I have!). SitP.online/sitp/london
Just rewatched Henson's 'Labyrinth' after a long break and had forgotten how Bosch-esque so much of the art direction was, especially towards the end. Could have been the garden of muppet delights.
December 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Just rewatched Henson's 'Labyrinth' after a long break and had forgotten how Bosch-esque so much of the art direction was, especially towards the end. Could have been the garden of muppet delights.
It is Boxing Day - the only day of the year that's it's legal to eat Pringles for breakfast. Remember to clean your teeth before you talk to anyone if your chosen flavour was cheese and onion.
December 26, 2025 at 9:17 AM
It is Boxing Day - the only day of the year that's it's legal to eat Pringles for breakfast. Remember to clean your teeth before you talk to anyone if your chosen flavour was cheese and onion.
A very Happy Christmas to everybody. And what is Christmas all about? Brussel sprouts. Yes - Brussel sprouts. Here is the one that hangs from my tree.
December 25, 2025 at 9:44 AM
A very Happy Christmas to everybody. And what is Christmas all about? Brussel sprouts. Yes - Brussel sprouts. Here is the one that hangs from my tree.
I have just bought my ticket for 'The Signalman' read by @theowenstaton. Have you? Greatstoryteller. There's nothing better to do on Xmas Eve. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-signal...
The Signalman by Charles Dickens read on christmas Eve by Owen Staton
Storyteller and host of the Time between times Podcast Owen Staton reads this classic tale in the tradition of Christmas ghost stories
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December 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I have just bought my ticket for 'The Signalman' read by @theowenstaton. Have you? Greatstoryteller. There's nothing better to do on Xmas Eve. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-signal...
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I'm delighted to be able to announce that The Folklore Podcast has been awarded both
CULTURAL EDUCATION PODCAST OF THE YEAR 2025
and
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD 2025
in the Corporate Vision Media Innovator Awards.
Thanks, as always, for your support. More of the same in 2026!
CULTURAL EDUCATION PODCAST OF THE YEAR 2025
and
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD 2025
in the Corporate Vision Media Innovator Awards.
Thanks, as always, for your support. More of the same in 2026!
December 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I'm delighted to be able to announce that The Folklore Podcast has been awarded both
CULTURAL EDUCATION PODCAST OF THE YEAR 2025
and
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD 2025
in the Corporate Vision Media Innovator Awards.
Thanks, as always, for your support. More of the same in 2026!
CULTURAL EDUCATION PODCAST OF THE YEAR 2025
and
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD 2025
in the Corporate Vision Media Innovator Awards.
Thanks, as always, for your support. More of the same in 2026!
Happy Solstice eve everybody. Time to dance naked around a bonfire and give the dog her worming pill. I'd better not get those confused. Although if I danced naked around the dog she wouldn't be offended.
December 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Happy Solstice eve everybody. Time to dance naked around a bonfire and give the dog her worming pill. I'd better not get those confused. Although if I danced naked around the dog she wouldn't be offended.
I spoke to the wonderful folks at @plutopia : plutopia.io/deborah-hyde...
December 18, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I spoke to the wonderful folks at @plutopia : plutopia.io/deborah-hyde...
So sad to hear about Rob Reiner and his wife. 'Spinal Tap' and 'The Princess Bride' are two of my favourite ever films. Awful news.
December 15, 2025 at 8:41 AM
So sad to hear about Rob Reiner and his wife. 'Spinal Tap' and 'The Princess Bride' are two of my favourite ever films. Awful news.
There are so many sequels that are just there to milk the fanbase of the initial offering. This isn't one of them. 'Spinal Tap, the End Continues' is as warm, as funny, as heart-warming as the original. Watch it over Christmas. You'll be glad you did.
December 14, 2025 at 9:29 AM
There are so many sequels that are just there to milk the fanbase of the initial offering. This isn't one of them. 'Spinal Tap, the End Continues' is as warm, as funny, as heart-warming as the original. Watch it over Christmas. You'll be glad you did.
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I'm looking forward to speaking at St John's Church in Bury St Edmunds tomorrow about M. R. James, theology, and Christmas ghost stories! I can also reveal that I will be reading a completely NEW antiquarian ghost story of my own as a special bonus... 😉
December 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I'm looking forward to speaking at St John's Church in Bury St Edmunds tomorrow about M. R. James, theology, and Christmas ghost stories! I can also reveal that I will be reading a completely NEW antiquarian ghost story of my own as a special bonus... 😉
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A Christmassy KC - Day Eight
This purports to be a photoshop, but obviously it is in fact me in my natural habit and habitat, angelically dangling from a tree. Thanks to @deborahhyde.bsky.social for the verisimilitude
This purports to be a photoshop, but obviously it is in fact me in my natural habit and habitat, angelically dangling from a tree. Thanks to @deborahhyde.bsky.social for the verisimilitude
December 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
A Christmassy KC - Day Eight
This purports to be a photoshop, but obviously it is in fact me in my natural habit and habitat, angelically dangling from a tree. Thanks to @deborahhyde.bsky.social for the verisimilitude
This purports to be a photoshop, but obviously it is in fact me in my natural habit and habitat, angelically dangling from a tree. Thanks to @deborahhyde.bsky.social for the verisimilitude
Did you enjoy Krampus Nacht? Here's an article about it www.iflscience.com/krampusnacht...
Krampusnacht: What's Up With The Terrifying Christmas-Time Pagan Parades In Europe?
Have you been good this year?
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December 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Did you enjoy Krampus Nacht? Here's an article about it www.iflscience.com/krampusnacht...
Krampus Nacht was last night, but we'll be talking about Santa's little helper at Winchester this Wednesday. Join us to see who gets sweeties ... and who gets coal! www.hampshireskeptics.org
December 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Krampus Nacht was last night, but we'll be talking about Santa's little helper at Winchester this Wednesday. Join us to see who gets sweeties ... and who gets coal! www.hampshireskeptics.org
It's back! @londonskeptics.bsky.social returned with 'Krampus: Santa's Little Helper' yesterday evening. Thank you to @carmenego.bsky.social and Serdar for arranging a brilliant evening. More to come in 2026
December 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
It's back! @londonskeptics.bsky.social returned with 'Krampus: Santa's Little Helper' yesterday evening. Thank you to @carmenego.bsky.social and Serdar for arranging a brilliant evening. More to come in 2026
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London Skeptics in the Pub will be on Wednesday with @deborahhyde.bsky.social!
Skeptics in the Pub is finally back in London with @deborahhyde.bsky.social!
We’re kicking off our return on 3 Dec with Deborah Hyde, who’ll talk about Krampus and the folklore that shadows St Nicholas. A great way to restart a long-running tradition.
More info: sitp.online/sitp/london/...
We’re kicking off our return on 3 Dec with Deborah Hyde, who’ll talk about Krampus and the folklore that shadows St Nicholas. A great way to restart a long-running tradition.
More info: sitp.online/sitp/london/...
November 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
London Skeptics in the Pub will be on Wednesday with @deborahhyde.bsky.social!
Here are Tracey and Mark Norman from the @folklorepod.bsky.social at @conwayhall.bsky.social on Saturday for @forteanlondon.bsky.social 's 'Haunted Landscape'. Great to catch up!
November 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Here are Tracey and Mark Norman from the @folklorepod.bsky.social at @conwayhall.bsky.social on Saturday for @forteanlondon.bsky.social 's 'Haunted Landscape'. Great to catch up!
Scott Wood of @ForteanLondon assembled an amazing line-up for Saturday's #TheHauntedLandscape at @ConwayHall: @odavies9, @CeriHoulbrook, @MagicNotWitches, @IcySedgwick, @TheProfRog, Rachel Poulton, Jeremy Harte, @Mr_Mark_Norman & @jaylikesthings End-of-the-day piccie.
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Scott Wood of @ForteanLondon assembled an amazing line-up for Saturday's #TheHauntedLandscape at @ConwayHall: @odavies9, @CeriHoulbrook, @MagicNotWitches, @IcySedgwick, @TheProfRog, Rachel Poulton, Jeremy Harte, @Mr_Mark_Norman & @jaylikesthings End-of-the-day piccie.
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Barguest & Gytrash. Such a great name for a paranormal solicitors firm.
November 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Barguest & Gytrash. Such a great name for a paranormal solicitors firm.
The last session of #TheHauntedLandscape from @conwayhall.bsky.social & @forteanlondon.bsky.social is from @odavies9.bsky.social & @cerihoulbrook.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The last session of #TheHauntedLandscape from @conwayhall.bsky.social & @forteanlondon.bsky.social is from @odavies9.bsky.social & @cerihoulbrook.bsky.social
We're hearing about Cunning Folk from @magicnotwitches.bsky.social at #TheHauntedLandscape from @conwayhall.bsky.social and @forteanlondon.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We're hearing about Cunning Folk from @magicnotwitches.bsky.social at #TheHauntedLandscape from @conwayhall.bsky.social and @forteanlondon.bsky.social
Now at #TheHauntedLandscape from @ConwayHall and @ForteanLondon - @IcySedgwick. She'll be talking about Barguest &Gytrash
November 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Now at #TheHauntedLandscape from @ConwayHall and @ForteanLondon - @IcySedgwick. She'll be talking about Barguest &Gytrash
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The lovely @deborahhyde.bsky.social hosting Haunted Landscape at @conwayhall.bsky.social with @forteanlondon.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The lovely @deborahhyde.bsky.social hosting Haunted Landscape at @conwayhall.bsky.social with @forteanlondon.bsky.social