Best Area Code Audio Podcasts (2025)

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Magic and Medicines #19: Voodoo 1:33:02

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This month's Magic and Medicines Bonus Episode definitely has Haunting Season associations, as we're talking all about Voodoo! Although, being up front, "Voodoo" is but a tiny subset of a vast number of syncretic religious and cultural practices dating back to Africa 6,000 years ago - 'syncretic' meaning something which merges different beliefs int…

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How Change Happens in Ward 5 39:43

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Haunting Season 2025 #1: Uncle Wilf 1:50:49

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Three Ravens Haunting Season is now officially risen from the grave, hungry for coziness and chilling tales of terror! As in previous years we begin this Monday episode with two winning tales from our annual Three Ravens Ghost Story Writing Competition. The first of these, "Cold" by Susanne Okulitch, offers up a cool bit of class discussion set aga…

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Local Legends #44: Chris Baglin 1:27:59

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Martin is joined around the campfire by storyteller, magician and puppeteer Chris Baglin. Chris performs as 'Professor Llusern' and 'Cyfarwydd Cymru', with the second being his bardic name, meaning 'the storyteller of Wales'. Chris performs at castles, heritage centres and fetes across north Wales and beyond, and for the past several years he has b…

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Three Ravens Guide to Halloween 1:18:06

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Ah - smell that wisp of wood smoke in the air? Feel that strange sensation as the hairs rise on the back of your neck? See that ancient spectre stood in your path, pointing at you while mumbling things that you can't hear? It can only mean one thing: it's the month of Halloween, October, and therefore it's also Three Ravens Haunting Season! To kick…

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October Update: What Are You Afraid Of? 51:59

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Three Ravens Series 7 may be underway, but it's now October, meaning it's Three Ravens Haunting Season! This episode offers a bit of an update from us about Three Ravens goings-on, including the plan for the month ahead, after which we've included sections of last month's Patreon Exclusive episodes. First comes the initial 25 minutes or so of Marti…

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Series 7 Episode 2: Denbighshire 2:20:44

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For our second County Episode of Series 7, we're off to North Wales to talk about the history and folklore of Denbighshire! In terms of the county's history, there's a lot - and it's absolutely fascinating. From the centuries when it was a domain controlled by the Marcher Lords to the recent severing of Wrexham away from Denbighshire to rebel princ…

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Local Legends #43: Milly Jackdaw 1:08:57

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In Series 7's first episode of Local Legends, Eleanor is joined around the campfire by storyteller, theatre maker and ecologist Milly Jackdaw. Milly's fascinating career has seen her telling stories on the banks of wild lakes, at festivals and in theatres, and in some of the places most connected to the stories themselves. With a background in thea…

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Forgotten Melodies #5: Harvest Songs 1:24:01

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Grab your scythe, your nut-brown bowl, and keep an eye on the Farmer's Daughter, as on this month's Forgotten Melodies bonus episode we're talking all about Harvest Songs - in particular, We Gets Up In The Morn, John Barleycorn, and The Barley and the Rye! As ever, the episode contains new takes on all three of these songs from Eleanor and Ben, who…

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Feeling Seen at the Batavia Popcorn Depot 42:21

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Heads Up! Our 2nd ever live episode, a Batavia Spooky Season Celebration, is happening October 9th, 7pm at Sturdy Shelter. We'll be featuring conversations with the people behind Batfest, the guy responsible for Midnight on Morton, and a special visit from the Batavia Paranormal Investigation Squad. Tickets are $10, but members of The 630 get in fr…

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Series 7 Episode 1: Cardiganshire 2:22:56

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The long-heralded first County Episode of Three Ravens Series 7 is finally here and is a bumper-length installment all about the historic county of Cardiganshire on the west coast of Wales! Unable to resist discussing a local saint, Eleanor begins by introducing us to Carantoc, a dragon-slaying local hero who lost a special altar, apparently. Thoug…

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Dog Days: Questions and Answers Episode! 1:41:56

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The dust has now had some time to settle, and with Dog Days finished we thought it was high time to have a chat about the project. Using questions supplied by listeners from across social media and the Three Ravens Patreon, this episode sees us talking completely off the cuff about our inspirations, the practical challenges of releasing the series,…

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Three Ravens Bestiary #18: Djinns and Genies 1:15:05

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After a bit of a blip, we're now back with an episode all about the mythology of Djinns and Genies from prehistory through to today! Part of our Three Ravens Bestiary Bonus Series, we begin with our Western conception of 'the genie' - a pantomime creature, memorably played by Robin Williams in the 90's Disney movie, filtered through a century of fa…

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Romney Marsh Ghost Tour 1:53:24

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Proof of life, everyone: Eleanor is home from the hospital, and here, talking on this episode! As you may have gathered, the last week has been a bit of a whirlwind, but now Eleanor has been discharged we are working hard on making her fully fit and well. To fill the gap, we duly present another Patreon Exclusive episode from the back catalogue - o…

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Batavia’s Ward 1: Where Old Roots Meet New Growth 57:32

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Today's episode features the second conversation from our City Council series, with Jennifer Baerren and Christopher Solfa, alderpersons from Ward 1. Ward 1 is a unique blend of the old and the new. There are decades-old neighborhoods occupied by young families who just moved here. This range of residents - newcomers and established residents - you…

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The Ghosts of Glasshayes House 2:12:12

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Hullo everybody - Martin here! Just a quick message to say, this is obviously not the episode we were hoping to release today. This was meant to be Series 7 Episode 1, the opening salvo of our journey through the 13 historic counties of Wales! Unfortunately, Eleanor has had to be hospitalised, so we're a bit on the back foot. They're not quite sure…

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A Brief History of Wales 1:28:07

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In an act of gross hubris, we proudly present our first episode of Three Ravens Series 7: A Brief History of Wales! Based on a silly amount of research, this episode tracks through the story of how the country of Wales became 'Wales' - from the nation's very first settlers who wandered west through England through to the Stone Age tradition of crom…

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Magic and Medicines #18: Enochian and Angelic Magic 1:15:16

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Our first new Magic and Medicines Bonus Episode in ages is out today, and all about Enochian and Angelic Magic! If you happened to listen to our series "Dog Days" then you will have encountered several allusions to this topic, but, so that we can all start on a level pegging, we begin this episode at the beginning of this particular magical traditi…

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September Update: Reap What You Sow! 59:33

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Ahead of the launch of Three Ravens Series 7, today's episode is a bit of an update from us about Three Ravens goings-on, containing sections of last month's Patreon Exclusive episodes! First comes the initial 25 minutes or so of Eleanor's new Spenser & Associates story 'The Shadow of the Hell Bitch' which is followed by the opening section of our …

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Dog Days: Chapter 30 - The Fates Bound Fast In Iron Chains 41:03

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The sweltering, heady Dog Days of summer are over and the rain comes down for days. With new scars and his eyes open to a world of magic, Kit is safe and well. Until Tom Watson asks him for just the tiniest favour... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon. Released on Mond…

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Dog Days: Chapter 29 - The Sweet Fruition of an Earthly Crown 43:20

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In the penultimate chapter of Dog Days, Kit stumbles through London as the rain falls, letting his feet lead the way. Where they take him is of some surprise. And what he is to do there is something for which he is not prepared. Though he has always wished for riches. Forever after, he shall be careful what he wishes for... Three Ravens is an Engli…

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Dog Days: Chapter 28 - The Tempest of the Gods 38:57

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As Dog Days enters its final days, Chapter 28 reveals to us a crystal world of mysteries: that of The Kasal. Who is he? Why is he? What does he want? Moreover, what does Kit want? For the villain before him presents an offer very few would ever refuse... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vau…

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Dog Days: Chapter 27 - Fill All The Air With Fiery Meteors 25:52

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Chapter 27 of Dog Days sees Tamburlaine Part 2 end in triumph. The two magi, Hues and Herriot, scour the playhouse for any sign of the Kasal. But even their sorcery meets its match when Kit comes face to face with the Kasal himself. Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon. …

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Dog Days: Chapter 26 - The Sky Shall Wax As Red As Blood 43:01

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In Chapter 26 of Dog Days, Tamburlaine Part 2 has opened at last! Outside the Theatre, Kit is too nervous to watch. But even then he isn't left alone, because some old foes crawl from the shadows with scores to settle... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon. Released on …

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Dog Days: Chapter 25 - Brighter than the Lamps of Heaven 31:48

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Only five more chapters of Dog Days to go, and in this one Doll and Kit race back to the Theatre to see the debut performance of Kit's play. Backstage they encounter many old friends. Mr Lyly. Ned and Joan Alleyne. Thomas Kyd. But outside of the playhouse, beyond the bubble of fantasy, are darker things, such as Poley, Skeres, and Tom Walsingham, t…

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Cinco De Mayo Market: Bridging Cultures in Berkeley’s Historic Space 33:44

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The closing of Berkley Finer Foods left a hole on Batavia's east side. But what seemed like a community loss quickly turned into a win with the arrival of Cinco De Mayo Market. For this episode, I spoke to Daisy Parra about her family's whirlwind transition from running a bakery to a full-scale grocery store and what it means to bring their distinc…

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Dog Days: Chapter 24 - With My Hand Turn Fortune’s Wheel About 35:48

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Today's episode of Dog Days, Chapter 24, sees Kit finally attending to the thing he ought to be focused on: Tamburlaine The Great Part 2 - his play, which will be performed to the public in but a few short hours. Then again, there is the other matter. That of the diamond, The Rainbow, which he is honour-bound to recover. Luckily, Kit's sister Doll …

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Dog Days: Chapter 23 - From Mine Ashes Let a Conqueror Rise 37:40

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In Dog Days Chapter 23, Kit proceeds to his new rooms, for tonight his play, Tamburlaine The Great Part 2, will enjoy its first performance. The journey is not straightforward, his journey to the Theatre waylaid. But once he has arrived, this is just the person waiting for him he really needs to speak to... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folkl…

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Dog Days: Chapter 22 - The Black and Fatal Ravens 43:01

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In Chapter 22, Kit, Doctor Dee and Edmund Spenser rush back to Mortlake. They find the Rainbow stolen, and Katherine and the ravens in the middle of a furious battle. And the mystery is ever closer to being solved... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon. Released on Mond…

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LIVE @ Black Shuck Festival 2025! 1:48:54

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Let's wag our shaggy tails and howl at the Barley moon everyone, as today we have something very special - not just one but two Three Ravens Live Shows, as recorded at Black Shuck Festival in Bungay at the start of August! As we explain in the episode, first comes our Forgotten Melodies Live show, performed on Saturday 2nd August in St Mary's Churc…

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Dog Days: Chapter 21 - Black is the Beauty of the Brightest Day 44:41

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Our third week of Dog Days concludes with Chapter 21, in which Kit finds himself beside the corpse of the Queen of the Roses. Deep in their temple, most have run, formed a mob to chase down the suspected murderer. The rest stay with Kit, and, more importantly, the icy remains of Bel Imperia. Yet, Kit has a meeting across London, at the Bethlehem Ho…

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Dog Days: Chapter 20 - Murderous Fate Throws All His Triumphs Down 28:19

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On today's chapter of Dog Days - the twentieth (only 10 more to go!) - Kit is taken, by boat, back to the underground Temple of Aphrodite. Morning is coming, and he hopes his sister, Bel Imperia's prisoner, is still alive. Yet, the court is in a state of jubilation. They believe they have killed 'The Kasal' - the wizard responsible for so many deat…

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Dog Days: Chapter 19 - Jove’s Dreadful Thunderbolts 45:04

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Time for some mid-week madness in this episode of Dog Days: hot on the heels of a well-dressed man who has created a fire in a records room at Gray's Inn, Kit Marlowe knows he is outmatched and in trouble. Yet, the Lammastide Revels continue in all the streets about. As the crowds get thinner, is Kit being led somewhere quiet? Has the hunter become…

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Dog Days: Chapter 18 - A Golden Bubble Full of Dreams 37:41

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Chapter 18 of Dog Days sees Kit attending the Gray's Inn Revels, where Oxford's Men are to perform The Spanish Tragedy. Kit is on a mission to find out more about Barnaby's involvement, until he meets an old flame. But sometimes old flames burn brightest of all... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers …

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Dog Days: Chapter 17 - Folded in the Floods 33:21

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In Chapter 17 of Dog Days, Kit returns to Barnaby's room to find Thomas Walsingham waiting for him. Unusually, Walsingham is surprisingly helpful. Although he does have certain ideas about cleanliness... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon. Released on Mondays, each wee…

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Dog Days: Chapter 16 - The Loathsome Circle 32:43

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In Chapter 16 of Dog Days, Kit finally tracks down the Earl of Oxford. But although Kit is starting to arrange the pieces of the mystery on the chess board, there are still lots of missing pieces. And a new and powerful player has just entered the game... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Va…

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Dog Days: Chapter 15 - The Measures of Delight 34:27

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Chapter 15 of Dog Days takes Kit and Doll on a mysterious journey through London's secret tunnels to a lost Roman temple, deep below Southwark. There, they are initiated into the mysteries of the court of Bel-Imperia, Queen of the Roses. And Her Majesty has some serious questions for Kit... Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hoste…

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Dog Days: Chapter 14 - The Stars Fall Down 30:57

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In Chapter 14 of Dog Days, Kit makes it back to the north bank of the river and strikes out, exhausted, for home. As he goes, he has much to consider. His day, long and baffling, has left him feeling punch drunk and alone. Though his empty belly is not the only thing that growls upon the streets of Norton Fulgate, and what greets him in the street …

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Dog Days: Chapter 13 - In Spite of All Suspected Enemies 50:01

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Today's episode of Dog Days, Chapter 13, sees Kit progressing to Syon House - home of the enigmatic Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland - the 'Wizard Earl.' Kit has questions he wants answered, but so does Percy - and Percy's guests, one of whom is Sir Walter Raleigh, who ought to be at sea. Yet the object of Kit's interests ought to be Percy's ser…

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Dog Days: Chapter 12 - Climbing after Knowledge Infinite 38:46

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Chapter 12 of Dog Days sees Kit's evening going further sideways, as the raven that has been following him all day suddenly turns the tables. Kit, and his secret package, soon find themselves in the home of Doctor John Dee. There, alongside Dee's daughter Katherine, Kit learns about the nature of The Rainbow - and the nature of matter itself... Thr…

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Arlo.Hendrix: A Batavia Mom Balances Business and Boundaries 50:21

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This episode is a conversation with Brittany Sabatino, the owner of Arlo.Hendrix. A store that carries children’s clothes, toys, and accessories, Arlo.Hendrix is located in the heart of The Mercantile. Between the candy and the candles, The Mercantile in general is an inherently bright experience, but for Brittany, brightness seems to be a primary …

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Dog Days: Chapter 11 - Chase the Stars from Heaven 46:07

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We start the week with Chapter 11 of Dog Days, during which we find Kit Marlowe high-tailing it to The Mermaid Tavern on the north bank of the Thames. A nexus for traders, actors, spies and thieves, Kit expects to be waylaid there, but must not dally: his meeting with the Wizard Earl is close at hand, and the night dark above him. All he needs to d…

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Dog Days: Chapter 10 - Thy Words Are Swords 33:15

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Hey, you know a cool thing? Today's episode of Dog Days means we are now a third of the way through the story. Thank you so much to you, and all of the people listening, for making us part of your own 'Hot Dog Summer!' Downloads are up 20% month on month, and 37% in just the last seven days! As for the contents of this chapter, well, suitably freak…

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Dog Days: Chapter 9 - Rise Aloft and Touch The Hornéd Moon 23:34

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For today's episode of Dog Days we have a slightly shorter chapter, though one filled with revelations care of a pair of the Earl of Northumberland's closest allies, Hues and Harriot, two of the 'Three Magi.' While they speak, in the shattered ruins of the 'Jew Gardens' - a historic graveyard left to grow wild - the sun shines down from above, and …

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Dog Days: Chapter 8 - This Tragic Glass 38:00

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In our eighth episode of Dog Days Kit find himself with much to attend to, only then a pudgy lad with freckles grabs his arm and steers him rapidly away towards other things. Before long he is in a conveyance headed out to Smithfields, where the new Queen of the Roses, Bel Imperia, is keeping a secret. A girl who all think mad, who saw a terrible t…

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Dog Days: Chapter 7 - Sweetness To My Wound 48:49

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During today's episode of Dog Days we catch up with Barnaby, who has been waiting up for Kit. And waiting. And waiting. Two men from very different walks of life, events have brought them together. Yet one has almost died overnight, battling with demons, while the other has been at church, marking the start of Lammastide. As Barnaby helps Kit to wa…

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Dog Days: Chapter 6 - Drawn By Darkness 32:35

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Our sixth episode of Dog Days finds our hero weary from a long day beneath the baking heat - yet the dying hours of Lammastide still have some tricks up their sleeves before Kit Marlowe can lay his sweaty, bewildered head down to rest. After all, his problems are hardly going to resolve themselves, and when he hears footsteps dogging his own he won…

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Dog Days: Chapter 5 - No Bounds But Heaven 58:24

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In this chapter of Dog Days, Kit Marlowe finds the blade of a dagger pressed against his throat - and not for the first time. He has come to the docks of Shad Thames, as instructed by his clandestine master, Sir Francis Walsingham. Yet the Golden Hind, the ship captained by Sir Francis Drake, is not where it is meant to be. This makes the dagger on…

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Dog Days: Chapter 4 - New Fancies’ Shapes 37:52

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Reunited with his sister, who he really wishes would go back to Canterbury, the fourth episode of Dog Days sees Kit Marlowe following up on his wishes to have, in a list of descending priority, tobacco, breakfast, and a sword of some kind - even if it's purely a show piece. This takes him across London Bridge and into Southwark, to The Rose, a riva…

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Dog Days: Chapter 3 - The Shining Palace of the Sun 35:08

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In today's episode of Dog Days, Kit Marlowe finally arrives at work, where he finds the entire company of The Theatre, under Ned Alleyne, awaiting the arrival of his new script: Tamburlaine The Great Part 2. Yet Kit is unwilling to part with his pages until he gets paid. Which is why we find him outside of the Earl of Oxford's rooms, negotiating wi…