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Hosted by Keith Wallis · history · EN
A new series exploring a range of folklore and history from across Devon and Cornwall, a region steeped in myths and legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchA new series exploring a range of folklore and history from across Devon and Cornwall, a region steeped in myths and legends.
The Piskie Trap is hosted by Keith Wallis. The show has published 54 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Return to Jamaica Inn" (30 October 2026, 69 minutes), "Witchland" (23 July 2026, 79 minutes), and "Place" (2 July 2026, 66 minutes).
The Piskie Trap publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 65 minutes across 54 episodes.
Booking probability for The Piskie Trap is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Piskie Trap requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Piskie Trap's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Piskie Trap are Museums, Zoos & Historic Sites. The Piskie Trap has a history audience.
Keith Wallis hosts The Piskie Trap, a history podcast with 54 episodes published.
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Episode #45
In this episode we take another look at the famous Jamaica Inn up on Bodmin Moor, and chat with Karin Beasant and Lisa Holman about their new book Jamaica Inn: The History, Hauntings and Folklore to discuss the Inn's...
Episode #42
In this episode we chat to Professor Marion Gibson about her new book Witchland, and also take another look at the case of Ann Jefferies in Cornwall. You can find a link to preorder a copy of Marion's book here...
Episode #41
In this episode we take a trip over to the house and estate of Place in Fowey to hear about the history of the house, some of the stories surrounding it, and discover more about the history of Fowey as well. You can...
Episode #40
In this episode we take a trip back to Port Eliot in south east Cornwall and explore the tunnels beneath the estate. If you'd like to find out more about Port Eliot you can check out the website here...
Episode #39
In this episode we chat with Sue Field, founder of Mazed Tales , a project that collects traditional stories from all across to Cornwall, to discuss all things Cornish folklore. You can find the Mazed Tales website...
Episode #38
In this episode we chat to the wonderful writer, storyteller and musician Mike O'Connor to explore the history of storytelling in Cornwall. Here's a link to where you can get a copy of Mike's book, 'The Little History...
Episode #37
In this episode we explore a couple of witchcraft stories from Cornwall, including an exciting new research discovery. Here are some links where you can get tickets for the upcoming talks and events: Dark Tales of...
Episode #36
In this episode we chat with Professor Mark Stoyle to explore some sixteenth and seventeenth century witchcraft cases from Exeter in Devon. Here's a link to Mark's book Witchcraft in Exeter 1558-1660...
Episode #35
In this festive episode we take a look at some local ghost stories from Cornwall and Devon If you're enjoying the series and would like to help support the project, here's a link to the Patreon...
In this episode I chat with author Anna Chorlton about her book Cornish Folk Tales of Place Traditional Stories from Mid and West Cornwall we discuss the stories in the book and some of the themes that crop up in the...
Episode #33
In this episode we take a look at some stories of Cornish Piskies, and explore some of the themes we find in them. If you're enjoying the series and would like to help support the project, here's a link to the Patreon...
Episode #32
In this episode we chat with Owain Holland, host of the Cornish language podcast, to explore the history of the Cornish language and its roots, Cornish place names, words and phrases, and a little bit of folklore as...
Episode #31
In this episode we chat with the brilliant Mark Norman, a Devon-based folklore researcher, author and host of The Folklore Podcast to explore the topic of Black Dog folklore and look at some case examples from here in...
Episode #30
In this episode we chat with writer, blogger and podcaster Elizabeth Dale about her book 'Buried at the crossroads' that explores the history of crossroads burial in Cornwall Please note that this episode contains...
Episode #29
In this episode we explore three ghostly tales from Cornwall that involve the theme of spectral lovers Here's a link to Elizabeth Dale's article on Penfound Manor...
Episode #28
In this episode we chat with Will Hazell, founder of Falmouth Uncovered , offering award-winning walking tours around Falmouth, to discusss some of the stories from the town's past You can find out more about Falmouth...
Episode #27
In this episode we chat with Dr Sharon Gedye to explore the work of nineteenth century writer and pioneering folklorist Anna Eliza Bray Here's the link to Sharon's blog: https://awalkinenglishweather.com/ Link for the...
Episode #26
In this episode we chat with writer and historian Dr Charlotte Mackenzie to explore healthcare and medicine in Cornwall back in the eighteenth century, the connection with folk remedies and traditional cures, and look...
Episode #25
In this episode we head over to Geevor Tin Mine in West Cornwall and chat to Grant Jelbert and Clint Hosking about the history of the mine, some of the stories and experiences there, and the realities of working in a...
Episode #24
In this episode we take a trip across to St Michael's Mount in West Cornwall, and chat with Anna Berska about some of the stories and history surrounding this famous site. If you're enjoying the series and would like to...
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author of Witchcraft a History in Thirteen Trials, Leverhulme-funded Project
expert on 16th and 17th Century Britain, University of Southampton
Retired Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff, Department of National Defence (Canada)
founder and CEO, The Athena Alliance
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