Ether & Ichor
@etherandichor.bsky.social
A podcast about the stories behind stories in folklore, fairytales, mythology, and the gothic. Hosted by Ria (she/her) and James (he/him).
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November 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
And before I leave your timeline in peace, we announced the theme for next season in the finale: Flanagan and Friends! We'll be discussing the works of Mike Flanagan and are inviting our friends to join us. If you would like to be a guest for this, please get in touch 🖤
March 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
And before I leave your timeline in peace, we announced the theme for next season in the finale: Flanagan and Friends! We'll be discussing the works of Mike Flanagan and are inviting our friends to join us. If you would like to be a guest for this, please get in touch 🖤
The season finale is out today! The last episode of our mismatched season is on The Addams Family and the gothic. Available in all the usual places bio.link/etherandichor
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March 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The season finale is out today! The last episode of our mismatched season is on The Addams Family and the gothic. Available in all the usual places bio.link/etherandichor
I have been slacking on posting, but the podcast has continued! Episode 9, in which discuss ballet and fairytales has been out for 2 weeks in all the usual places
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March 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I have been slacking on posting, but the podcast has continued! Episode 9, in which discuss ballet and fairytales has been out for 2 weeks in all the usual places
After another unplanned hiatus, we're back! New episode out today is about Stranger Things and the intersection of grief horror and Cold War horror. Listen on Spotify, Patreon, Ko-fi and elsewhere bio.link/etherandichor
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February 13, 2025 at 8:58 AM
After another unplanned hiatus, we're back! New episode out today is about Stranger Things and the intersection of grief horror and Cold War horror. Listen on Spotify, Patreon, Ko-fi and elsewhere bio.link/etherandichor
Just a heads up, episode 8 is recorded but due to work and other commitments, it isn't edited yet so won't be out tomorrow but we should be back on track soon!
January 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Just a heads up, episode 8 is recorded but due to work and other commitments, it isn't edited yet so won't be out tomorrow but we should be back on track soon!
New episode day! This time we're looking at the in-world mythology, and legendary references and devices used in the Legend of Zelda series. Available for all now on Spotify, Patreon and Ko-fi among others bio.link/etherandichor
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December 19, 2024 at 11:01 AM
New episode day! This time we're looking at the in-world mythology, and legendary references and devices used in the Legend of Zelda series. Available for all now on Spotify, Patreon and Ko-fi among others bio.link/etherandichor
If you're a fan of fairytales or a fan of Guillermo del Toro, don't miss our most recent episode.
Episode 6 is out now! This time we're talking about the influence of fairytales on the storytelling art in Guillermo del Toro's filmography. Listen for free on Spotify, Patreon, Ko-Fi and more: bio.link/etherandichor
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December 12, 2024 at 5:17 PM
If you're a fan of fairytales or a fan of Guillermo del Toro, don't miss our most recent episode.
This week's bonus episode is now available! Featuring some cut discussion of Crimson Peak, and which sci-fi franchise is at its heart a fairytale. Exclusively for supporters on Patreon and Ko-fi and Spotify subscribers. bio.link/etherandichor
Ether & Ichor
A podcast about the stories that make us who we are.
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December 12, 2024 at 5:15 PM
This week's bonus episode is now available! Featuring some cut discussion of Crimson Peak, and which sci-fi franchise is at its heart a fairytale. Exclusively for supporters on Patreon and Ko-fi and Spotify subscribers. bio.link/etherandichor
Episode 6 is out now! This time we're talking about the influence of fairytales on the storytelling art in Guillermo del Toro's filmography. Listen for free on Spotify, Patreon, Ko-Fi and more: bio.link/etherandichor
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December 5, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Episode 6 is out now! This time we're talking about the influence of fairytales on the storytelling art in Guillermo del Toro's filmography. Listen for free on Spotify, Patreon, Ko-Fi and more: bio.link/etherandichor
I realised that I fully forgot to post when episode 4 came out so it was seemingly an even longer hiatus over here! Our 4th episode was about Over the Garden Wall and its use of fairy tales and folklore. Check it out in the usual spaces if you haven't already! bio.link/etherandichor
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December 2, 2024 at 10:29 PM
I realised that I fully forgot to post when episode 4 came out so it was seemingly an even longer hiatus over here! Our 4th episode was about Over the Garden Wall and its use of fairy tales and folklore. Check it out in the usual spaces if you haven't already! bio.link/etherandichor
It's been a while but we're back, baby! In this new episode we discuss Discworld and its intersections with floklore, mythology, fairytales and the art of storytelling. Listen on Patreon, Ko-fi and Spotify for free! bio.link/etherandichor
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November 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM
It's been a while but we're back, baby! In this new episode we discuss Discworld and its intersections with floklore, mythology, fairytales and the art of storytelling. Listen on Patreon, Ko-fi and Spotify for free! bio.link/etherandichor
Episode 3 is out now on all the usual platforms. This time we're discussing the use of stories and storytelling in Black Sails. Check out notes and bonus content at Ko-fi and Patreon bio.link/etherandichor
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July 19, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Episode 3 is out now on all the usual platforms. This time we're discussing the use of stories and storytelling in Black Sails. Check out notes and bonus content at Ko-fi and Patreon bio.link/etherandichor
And I forgot to post last week, but remember you can access bonus episodes with outtakes and things we cut for time every other week by subscribing on Patreon, Kofi or Spotify!
July 4, 2024 at 8:44 AM
And I forgot to post last week, but remember you can access bonus episodes with outtakes and things we cut for time every other week by subscribing on Patreon, Kofi or Spotify!
This week we're back talking about the mythological references and in-game mythology of the Mass Effect series! Listen in all the usual places: bio.link/etherandichor
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July 4, 2024 at 8:43 AM
This week we're back talking about the mythological references and in-game mythology of the Mass Effect series! Listen in all the usual places: bio.link/etherandichor
We're back! Season 4 is finally here. In our first episode, we talk about 1998's Velvet Goldmine through the lens of gothic fiction. Links to all the places you can listen can be found via bio.link/etherandichor
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June 20, 2024 at 8:21 AM
We're back! Season 4 is finally here. In our first episode, we talk about 1998's Velvet Goldmine through the lens of gothic fiction. Links to all the places you can listen can be found via bio.link/etherandichor
We are pleased to announce season 4 will be premiering on 20th June, with an episode on the gothic in Velvet Goldmine!
May 30, 2024 at 6:49 PM
We are pleased to announce season 4 will be premiering on 20th June, with an episode on the gothic in Velvet Goldmine!
New bonus episode available for subscribers on Patreon, Ko-fi and Spotify! We talk about a vampire story that didn't make the cut for season one, The Mysterious Stranger. All links can be found here bio.link/etherandichor
Ether & Ichor
A podcast about the stories that make us who we are.
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March 21, 2024 at 8:48 PM
New bonus episode available for subscribers on Patreon, Ko-fi and Spotify! We talk about a vampire story that didn't make the cut for season one, The Mysterious Stranger. All links can be found here bio.link/etherandichor
Our latest bonus episode features musings on metaphors at passport control and the origins of creepy children’s toys as we discuss Hans Christian Andersen’s "The Steadfast Tin Soldier". Listen on Patreon, Ko-fi or Spotify! All links can be found here: bio.link/etherandichor
February 8, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Our latest bonus episode features musings on metaphors at passport control and the origins of creepy children’s toys as we discuss Hans Christian Andersen’s "The Steadfast Tin Soldier". Listen on Patreon, Ko-fi or Spotify! All links can be found here: bio.link/etherandichor
Apologies for the radio silence but we have a new bonus episode coming out tomorrow and another ready to go while we finally start outlines and recording for season 4!
February 7, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Apologies for the radio silence but we have a new bonus episode coming out tomorrow and another ready to go while we finally start outlines and recording for season 4!
New bonus episode is out today for subscribers! Currently only up on Spotify, but it will be available on Patreon and Ko-fi later today. This month we're in rarepair Tartarus, asking you to join us in the darkness...
November 23, 2023 at 2:18 PM
New bonus episode is out today for subscribers! Currently only up on Spotify, but it will be available on Patreon and Ko-fi later today. This month we're in rarepair Tartarus, asking you to join us in the darkness...
With the ex-bird app collapsing in on itself like a flan in a cupboard, we thought it worth setting up over here. We're still in our mid-season break while we research season 4, with short bonus episodes going up for Patreon and Ko-fi followers and Spotify subscribers.
September 15, 2023 at 8:10 PM
With the ex-bird app collapsing in on itself like a flan in a cupboard, we thought it worth setting up over here. We're still in our mid-season break while we research season 4, with short bonus episodes going up for Patreon and Ko-fi followers and Spotify subscribers.