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Mother isn't Murder

Adenike Babalola

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Want to speak English confidently? Hi! I’m Adenike, and this English podcast helps working professionals achieve their life goals by showing them how to speak English confidently through lessons from films, TV shows, and Netflix series. 🎬 Experience English learning that’s fun, relatable, and interactive. Learn new English vocabulary, correct pronunciation, idioms and meanings, phrasal verbs, slang, and other engaging language learning strategies. Subscribe to the Mother isn't Murder Podcast ...
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Lexitecture

Ryan Paulsen and Amy Hanlon

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A Canadian (Ryan) and a Scot (Amy) talking about the words in the English language that fascinate them most at the moment, looking at their histories and origins and trying to piece together just how they got to where they are today. This is a podcast for anyone interested in etymology (the study of words and their origins/history). If you've ever found yourself happier after discovering some bizarre bit of trivia about a word that you hadn't even given a second thought to (such as how the w ...
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True stories for English speakers learning Spanish. From the makers of Duolingo, the most popular language-learning app, comes a new podcast that delivers fascinating real-life stories in easy-to-understand Spanish with English narration. These are not language lessons; they’re life lessons through language. Hosted by Martina Castro, co-founder of NPR’s Radio Ambulante.
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The Three Ravens Podcast

Three Ravens

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The Three Ravens is an English myth and folklore podcast hosted by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux. Each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, we take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it ...
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World Languages Podcasting provides a podcast series in various languages for the intermediate to advanced language student to help improve language skills and knowledge of Australian culture. Each conversation is complemented with a full transcript and a page of language exercises that may be downloaded from the website www.worldlanguagespodcasting.com.
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The Language Mastery Show

John Fotheringham

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The Language Mastery Show brings you conversations with the world's best language learners. Get an inside look at how polyglots, linguists, and everyday people master languages the smart way, and how YOU can, too. I'm your host, John Fotheringham, a linguist, teacher, and the author of Master Japanese and Master Mandarin. For more language learning tips, tools, and immersion resources, visit AnywhereImmersion.com.
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Artsy Fartsy Immigrants

Jordan Prince

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A comedy/culture & society podcast created by Jordan Prince. Co-founded and previously co-produced/co-hosted by Moritz Batscheider. Before gaining success as an internet comedian/content creator, Jordan spent most of his life trying to make a professional career in the music industry. Coming from New Orleans he had a certain understanding of how things worked. However after moving to Germany, he learned just how different everything is in a foreign land. He experienced all the standard ups a ...
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Most memorable journeys

Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis

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This podcast is all about stories, past experiences, and anecdotes from my trips and adventures. Because of my work as a tour guide for 11 and a conference interpreter for 15 years after that, I was able to travel the world and meet so many amazing people on the way. I will be hosting some of them on this podcast and together with my guests, we will talk about our most memorable journeys. Let me entertain you, remind you of a past holiday or activate your wanderlust. Let me remind you that l ...
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In a block of flats in Paris a small group of neighbours enjoy friendly relations. Billie, a young foreign student is welcomed by Rosa, the doyenne of the group. She gets to grips with life in Paris with Zirek, a private car hire driver, Amir, a young florist from Afghanistan, Diane, Pierre and their three children. Les voisins du 12 bis, a bilingual radio story in 13 episodes for immersive listening to learn French in everyday situations.
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Valentinos started an online Greek tutoring business while he was studying in the UK and has been running it for many years. However, he comes from a bee-keeping family. Since 1983, they have been working professionally in the bee-keeping sector. Over all these years, thanks to their hard work and a love of bees, they have managed to build strong r…
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With Haunting Season 2024 now over, we're back to our regular business, and this week Eleanor is punting us along misty waterways as we explore the history and folklore of Cambridgeshire! We start off chatting about Guy Fawkes, St Cleer and "Ringing Night," after which we cavort into Cambridgeshire, a soggy county whose landscape today is nothing l…
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For this week's Haunting Season-themed Local Legends episode, the final of the four, Martin gathers round the Three Ravens campfire with folklorist Brice Stratford to chat all about his new book Halloween Folklore and Ghost Stories. This new collection is Brice’s third book, following his first collection, Anglo Saxon Folklore: The Struggle for the…
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For the Three Ravens 2024 Halloween Special we've pulled out all the stops and are talking about the most infamous serial killer in history, Jack The Ripper! Part of the "Something Wicked" series about true crimes with folkloric twists, we start by chatting through what London was like in 1888, including the boom in crime fiction that had culminate…
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What lives in the dark? For each of us, the sun, waning as it is through days of autumn rain, weakening, becoming paler, more obscure – the sun is a lifeline. Yet, each night, that lifeline vanishes. The hours of darkness grow longer, the cold dominion of night stretching out, growing larger, growing stronger. And each of us has an opposite. A dark…
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For this week's Haunting Season-themed Local Legends episode, Martin gathers round the Three Ravens campfire with writer, paranormal psychologist, and all-round super-cool spooky person Evelyn Hollow. It's likely you will have already heard of Evelyn, who is probably most famous for her work on Uncanny and various Danny Robins-hosted series such as…
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Despite some admitted squeamishness, for this week's Haunting Season-themed bonus episode, we're exploring the uncanny history and craft of Taxidermy. Part of the "Dying Arts" series, we begin by chatting through distinctions between Ancient Egyptian mummification and the modern practice of taxidermy - a term which only came into usage in the 19th …
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Thales Panagides graduated with an MBA in Entrepreneurship in 1998. He spent weeks searching for a job in the financial district of New York City and realized Wall Street wasn’t the right fit for a Cypriot who spent most of his summers on the beach. Uncertain about his future and how to leverage his business degree, he decided to visit his cousin i…
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The last traces of blue have given way to a black, black sky, and a chill wind whistles down the narrow alleyway you’ve taken as a shortcut and are starting to wish you hadn’t. Was that the dry rustle of dead leaves under your feet, or something else? It’s pitch black, no moon, no stars, but you can just make out marks on the walls either side of y…
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On this week's Haunting Season-themed Local Legends episode, the second of four, Martin gathers round the Three Ravens campfire with the acclaimed actor, art historian, and expert in classic ghost stories Robert Lloyd Parry. In case you've not heard of him, since 2005 Rob has been engaged in "The M.R. James Project," a set of performances where Rob…
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Sharpen your stakes and have your garlic handy, as for this week's Haunting Season-themed bonus episode we're opening up some deliciously rich veins of history to explore the history and folklore of Vampires! Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" series, we start by discussing how the creation of the vampire as a figure in popular culture has its roo…
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Life is a journey and we all have our stories. Sharing those stories helps others be brave enough to break their own silences. Let's be kind to ourselves, each other and make this world a better place. He has a desire for self development, mental health awareness and a budding passion to learn more about himself and others in order to make himself …
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The nights are drawing in, and the veil is lifting. In the chill, spiders cling to windowpanes, seeking the warmth within. Bats roost in chimney pots, foxes, rats and badgers settle down for their winter’s rest, while jackdaws pick at barren earth, pining for spring. When the wind blows, it bites, and on the breeze you think you hear the whispering…
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On this week's Haunting Season-themed Local Legends episode, the first of four, Martin gathers round the Three Ravens campfire with the author, voice actor, and co-creator of hit podcasts The Magnus Archives and The Magnus Protocol Jonathan Sims. It's a conversation which ranges from Magnus' origins as prompted by long nights working night shifts t…
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In this special Haunting Season episode of Magic and Medicines, Eleanor dusts off her old grimoires and fetches up a severed head to guide us through the history of the arcane art of Necromancy! We start by discussing the modern conception of Necromancy, not least in video games, including summoning skeleton armies or raising the dead, and then jum…
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A man who's not afraid to pop off his shirt sits next to Jordan who would rather die than do that. Mario Adrion is a German-American comedian, YouTuber and former fashion model who has appeared on ABC, Vogue Magazine, Pro7 and Jimmy Kimmel Live! He is best known for his comedy clips on YouTube and his catwalk with Katy Perry on American Idol. Mario…
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At just 21 years old, historian and author Schmidt has established himself as a dedicated truth-seeker. Since penning his 8-part educational series "History Bites" at age 12, Schmidt has made it his mission to inspire young minds and uncover the stories that shaped America. With a number of exclusive interviews with household names such as Bob Shap…
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There’s a pinch of frost in the morning air, and the colours of the leaves are beginning to change from emerald to rust. The bracken is browning, and the mist which hovers above the ground smells of woodsmoke and apples. Just at the edge of your vision, a lonely figure in white hovers with an outstretched hand – but when you turn to look properly t…
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On this week's very special Local Legends episode, Martin gathers round the Three Ravens campfire with England's first-ever Storytelling Laureate, the folklorist and author Taffy Thomas. In his younger years Taffy was a drama teacher and entertainer, founding the highly influential theatre company Magic Lantern. Then a debilitating stroke at the ag…
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On this week's bonus episode, Martin takes us back to colonial South America for a tale of mass murder, witchcraft, sex, torture, and Jesus's ghost peering disappointedly down upon the sinful... Part of the "Something Wicked" series, we start by chatting through the ancient history of the western coast of South America, from the Nazca, Inca and Map…
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Ep. 7: 'Bridgerton' - 21 English Lessons #Bridgerton #EnglishLessons #Polin In this episode, you'll learn 21 English lessons from the historical drama and Netflix original series Bridgerton, seasons 1, 2, and 3, all starring Regé-Jean Page, Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh, Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Claudia Jessie, and many more incredible actors a…
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When Cole Sjoholm was asked, "Would you go?" his answer transformed his life in ways he never imagined. In 2023, he embarked on an extraordinary journey, setting foot on all seven continents in just one year—solo. From the vibrant cities of Europe to the icy expanses of Antarctica, and from the sun-drenched landscapes of Australia to the bustling s…
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Because this is our last "County Episode" for a while, what with next Monday seeing the start of our month-long Haunting Season of spooky content, for this week's episode we've pulled out all the stops, going a bit bonkers for the half-forgotten history and folklore of Westmoreland! We start off chatting about various Harvest Fair traditions, inclu…
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This week's Local Legends episode sees Martin gather round the Three Ravens campfire with the rather extraordinary Dr Kevan Manwaring, a multi-talented son of Northamptonshire who is also a true champion of the underdog. Kevan has written in the region of 30 books, including his collections of Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire Folk Tales, and his tr…
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For this week's bonus episode, Eleanor trims her baleen into lengths, finds our natural waists, and loosens the laces of underwear history to explain the rich heritage of Corsetry and Stay Making! Part of the "Dying Arts" series, we start by discussing the basics of what corsets and stays even are before we whisk back to Ancient Greece, Rome and Eg…
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Jordan goes above and beyond breaking down his family visits, and his new TV show! JORDAN PRINCE LIVE ON TOUR - Eventim Need more Jordan in your life? Who doesn't? Here's everything you want in one simple site. Theme Song by Tom Yanks Like what you hear? give us a rating/review and tell it from the mountains… no for real tell your Artsy Fartsy Frie…
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I met Costa at the Cyprus Diaspora Forum (Thank you Paul Lambis) and started following him on social media. I am fascinated by his zest for life and how he enjoys everything he does whether it’s traveling the world, exploring Cyprus or dancing Salsa with his wife Anna. Costa was born in Melbourne, Australia, and moved to Cyprus as an adult. In Aust…
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On this week's episode we've traveled to the heart of England to rifle through the rich history and folklore of Northamptonshire! We start off trying to revive interest in St Tecla's Day, including Tecla's penchant for getting into trouble with naughty old St Paul, her ability to avoid electrocution, and her lucky escape from killer seals - after w…
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This week's Local Legends episode is a very special conversation in which Martin gathers round the Three Ravens campfire with Tim Laycock, an inspirational, multi-talented person and a true champion for the county of Dorset. Author of books including Dorset Folk Tales, writing is just the tip of the iceberg with Tim, who came to the attentions of m…
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Dust off your halo and flap your wings, dearest ravens, as today we're rejoicing in the absolutely bonkers history of Angels, following up on last year's "Haunting Season" episode about Demons. Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" series, we start by discussing how words for things like "angels" and "God" in ancient texts have created a mess of conf…
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He's back but he's tired but excited JORDAN PRINCE LIVE ON TOUR - Eventim Need more Jordan in your life? Who doesn't? Here's everything you want in one simple site. Theme Song by Tom Yanks Like what you hear? give us a rating/review and tell it from the mountains… no for real tell your Artsy Fartsy Friends! It helps a lot :) Do you want to support …
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Becky Lukovic is a 20 year veteran in the travel industry. She started On the Go Travel Company in Indiana in 2001 after an “aha” moment in Sorrento, Italy. Standing on a bridge overlooking the sparkling Bay of Naples, Becky realized planning independent and culture-centric travel was her passion. In the next 20 years, she would use that passion to…
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For this week's episode we're venturing to the Westcountry and exploring the history and folklore of Dorset! We start off chatting about St Edith's Day, including Edith's incorruptible magic thumb, her love of holy wells, and her penchant for snazzy dressing - after which we delve deep into Dorset. After discussing some of the county's most famous …
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For our first Local Legends episode of Series 5, Martin gathers round the Three Ravens campfire with Stephen G. Rae, the Bard of Cumberland. Though he was born in Scotland, Stephen has deep family links in Cumberland. He spent a lot of time there as a child, and, once he’d grown up, he settled there, slowly but surely developing a deep understandin…
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Focus on your question, shuffle the deck, and let's dig deep for our first Bonus Episode of Series 5, in which Eleanor offers an introduction to and history of Tarot! Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, we start by exploring how relatively young Tarot is, tracing the route playing cards took from the Chinese Tang Dynasty to Egypt and on into …
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Neil Laird is a multiple Emmy-nominated director of historical films for Discovery, BBC, PBS, History Channel, National Geographic, and many other networks. He has produced over 100 programs around the globe that feature crumbling Egyptian tombs, lost Mayan cities, and mysterious shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea. He is a TV producer turned novel…
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On the first episode of Three Ravens Series 5, we are back up in England's north west, exploring the history and folklore of Cumberland! We start off chatting about a few of the long-running famous folk festivals taking place at this time of year, including the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance and Widecombe Fair, after which we cavort on up to Cumberland.…
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Hold onto your beaks, and tuck your claws in good and tight on entry, because we are BACK and ready to get stuck right in to Series 5! In this little introductory episode we offer some updates about what we've been doing over the summer, provide an explainer about what Three Ravens is for new listeners, and chat through some of the little tweaks an…
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Ep. 6: 'Notting Hill' - 25 English Lessons #MotherisntMurderPodcast #NottingHill #JuliaRoberts #HughGrant In this episode, you'll learn 25 English lessons from the 1999 romantic comedy film 'Notting Hill' starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. Here’s a breakdown of the lessons: - 8 Vocabulary and Pronunciation - 6 Idioms - 6 Phrasal Verbs - 3 Briti…
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Elisa is a mother of 5 sons which she brought up mostly on her own and lived in Texas, Miami, Canada, France. She overcame extreme challenges and create a life that she loves. In May 2016, she founded#happy2succeed, intending to bring awareness and wellbeing to body and mind. She inspires and and empowers women globally to discover their hidden pow…
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This week we have something really special for you - a recording of our recent Three Ravens Live Show at Battle Folk & Fable Festival! Focused on the town of Battle on the Kent-Sussex border, and the lore and history of the area, we're talking ghosts, giants, faeries, demon dogs and witches, and Martin is telling his rather silly take on the life o…
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Water is NOT just Water. WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE IF YOU HAVE A HEART!Right here baby Martin's appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brienhttps://www.martin-riese.com/ WATER IS NOT JUST WATER. Need more Jordan in your life? Who doesn't? Here's everything you want in one simple site. Theme Song by Tom Yanks Like what you hear? give us a rating/review a…
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Anna-Maria Athanasiou wrote her first books, The Waiting for Summer novels in secret, firstly because she never thought she’d finish them and secondly, it was a completely new territory for her. Throughout her life Anna-Maria had regularly created scenarios and stories in her head, thinking that one day she would finally put them down on paper. Eve…
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In our fourth Listener Episode, we have a lovely clutch of tales, trivia, and even some recipes sent in by members of the Three Ravens community! The stories include lore about Norfolk's "Callow Pit," the Red Billed Chough, the mythical land of Orkney's 'Fin Folk,' details of an archaeological discovery involving an Anglo Saxon Cunning Woman, a pro…
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Originally aired as episode 179 Need more Jordan in your life? Who doesn't? Here's everything you want in one simple site. Theme Song by Tom Yanks Like what you hear? give us a rating/review! Really, it helps a lot :) Do you want to support our show? Go to linktree.com/jordanprince to see how! Want to reach out to us?mail: jordanprince@themak.agenc…
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Ep. 5: ‘The Back-up Plan’ - 45 English Speaking Lessons 45 English lessons? I can’t believe it either, but it’s true! In this episode, you'll listen to interesting and insightful clips with valuable lessons from the film ‘The Back-up Plan’ starring Jennifer Lopez and Alex O’Loughlin, as if you were watching it. Here’s a quick breakdown: - 18 Idioms…
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Stefan was born and raised in Switzerland. He studied economics in Zurich and ended up in business journalism and wrote for Finanz und Wirtschaft, Berner Zeitung, Tages-Anzeiger and Handelszeitung. He loves to travel and started globetrotting as a young child with his parents. He has always been fascinated by planes and airports and became the foun…
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Here's the last in our quintet of bonus compilation episodes to help plug the gap between Seasons 4 and 5. We’ve entitled this episode Three More Horrors because… well, because these stories are about horrible things, as you might expect – a bit of a warm up for Haunting Season perhaps – with this clutch of tales including our Berkshire story, Hern…
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Jordan has fun filling you guys in on what hot garbage is coming your way! JORDAN PRINCE LIVE ON TOUR - Eventim Need more Jordan in your life? Who doesn't? Here's everything you want in one simple site. Theme Song by Tom Yanks Like what you hear? give us a rating/review and tell it from the mountains… no for real tell your Artsy Fartsy Friends! It …
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Susan spent 16 years gaining extensive corporate and management experience at a senior level in Equity Sales, Research and Corporate Marketing in investment banks DLJ, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. Passionate about helping people reach their full potential, she has developed training courses, facilitated development workshops and men…
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