Tales of Britain and Ireland is a folklore and storytelling podcast hosted by Graeme, retelling British and Irish myths, legends and folktales, from South Yorkshire. It has 60 episodes released at a irregular cadence of roughly one every 72 days, with a median length of about 83 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000 (estimated), with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged folklore listeners in a long-running, highly rated British myth podcast
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 across 179 ratings, with 168 five-star reviews
- Sixty episodes since 2018 with a consistent focus on British and Irish folklore
- Long-form episodes of about 80 minutes suit deep, uninterrupted host-read sponsor segments
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, interview
- Tone
- curious, anecdotal
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
A Patreon link appears on the website and in the social links, and no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode 55 is described as a bloody Scottish tale with a hint of non-monogamy, and Episode 53 title includes a horror story reference.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | talesofbritainandireland.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1396910345 |
| RSS feed | feed.podbean.com/talesofbritainandireland/feed.x… |
Benchmark score: 56 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 60: The woman who went to Hell | 2026-09-07 | 1 h 32 min |
| 59: Guy of WarwIIck - Part 2 | 2026-06-27 | 1 h 28 min |
| 58: Guy of Warw1ck - Part 1 | 2026-03-29 | 1 h 38 min |
| 57: The Ghosts of Donaldgowerie House | 2026-01-01 | 51 min |
| 56: Peak District Mermaids | 2025-12-09 | 1 h 38 min |
| 55: Gold-tree and Silver-tree | 2025-05-14 | 1 h 49 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 42 days ago, a new one about every 72 days.
A storytelling and folklore podcast. Telling some of the famous and not so famous British and Irish myths, legends and folktales, in no particular order. Coming direct from South Yorkshire it is currently regularish, and will feature all of the above and whatever other miscellaneous snippets take my fancy. Presented by Graeme. Website at www.TalesofBritainandIreland.com #folklore #mythsandlegends…
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About Tales of Britain and Ireland
Tales of Britain and Ireland is a folklore podcast that retells myths, legends and folktales from across the British Isles, with discussion of each tale's origins and themes. The show is hosted by Graeme, who works from South Yorkshire according to the podcast description, and the website describes the show as covering myths and legends from all across these islands in no particular order.
The feed lists 60 episodes since June 2018, released irregularly at an average gap of about 72 days, with a median episode length of roughly 83 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 179 ratings with an average of 4.9. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to number 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, and the audience skews toward UK and US adult listeners interested in history and folklore.
No sponsors were seen in the feed, and the website links to a Patreon. Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, which suits heritage travel brands, book publishers and independent bookshops.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Tales of Britain and Ireland can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Tales of Britain and Ireland
How much does Tales of Britain and Ireland charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. The rate is an estimate derived from public signals, not a published price.
What is Tales of Britain and Ireland about?
It is a folklore podcast retelling British and Irish myths, legends and folktales, with discussion of their origins and themes. Episodes are long-form, usually around 80 minutes.
How do I contact Tales of Britain and Ireland about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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