Digital Folklore is an immersive audio adventure that takes place inside a fictional universe, but explores the real-world truths behind various expressions of internet culture and how each holds up a mirror to the society from which they emerge. This podcast is great for audio fiction fans who really really want to enjoy interview-based shows, or for listeners who love expert interviews and insights but long for something unique and unexpected. Join Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus as they explore the wild and wonderful world of online folklore, encountering a wide range of characters—both real and fictional—who provide a wealth of folkloric insight while simultaneously creating new lore. With topics ranging from the absurd to the unsettling, the Digital Folklore podcast is an accessible and entertaining way to learn about folkloric concepts and societal truths. Oh...and be sure to listen carefully—you never know what you might find.
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episode 1: Mark My Wizard (Research, Inclusivity, & Collaboration)
Mark My Wizard (Research, Inclusivity, & Collaboration)
The Folkswagen sails off a cliff. Perry can explain, but it's going to take a while. Perhaps... a whole season. It all starts when the crew decides to visit other creators who specialize in making media about folklore studies. First, they visit Mark Norman - who lives behind a grocery store, inside a bizarre apartment complex shaped like a wizard's tower. After chatting about how Mark has managed to run his podcast for over eight years, the crew heads a few floors down in the tower. They encounter Daisy Ahlstone, one of the creators of Folkwise - a folklore-centric livestream show on Twitch. Daisy teaches Perry and Mason about inclusive research practices, and loads more
In this episode:
- Participatory action research.
- The folklore of Scooby-Doo.
- Perry says "butts".
- Folklorists as 'Enthusiasm Enthusiasts'.
- How to continue learning about folklore, and how to reach more people.
Guests:
Mark Norman, host of The Folklore Podcast.
Daisy Ahlstone, creator of Folkwise.
Voice Actors:
- DIGBY performed by Brooke Jennett of THIRTEEN; an immersive, slow-burn, spooky podcast with great original stories released every month on the 13th.
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