AHF 2023 - Irish Story & The Invited Guest by Natayla Smith

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Season 1 | Episode 5 - Irish Story & The Invited Guest

Release Date:  August 11, 2024

Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network

Description:  

This episode of the Ravens Vail Coven Podcast, written and performed by Master Storyteller Natayla Smith during Appalachian HorrorFest 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee, features two intertwined tales that delve into themes of storytelling, friendship, and the supernatural.

The first story, “Irish Story,” follows a young fiddler who, after being tempted by fairies, plays music for them all night in exchange for gold. This leads to a life of fulfillment, albeit shadowed by a lingering fear of the fairies’ power.

The second story, “The Invited Guest,” recounts the promise between two friends to invite each other to their weddings. This promise leads to a poignant reunion that transcends life and death, revealing the passage of time and the consequences of their choices.

Both tales beautifully explore the rich tradition of storytelling and the profound impact of folklore on personal lives.

Written and performed by Natayla Smith

Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer

Audio Recording by Patrick Hoffman

Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound

Produced by Jeryd Bolden-Greer

Podcast theme music: “Echoes of the Raven,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared. 

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