Smoke Hole Sessions – Martin Shaw podcasts

Author and master storyteller Martin Shaw brings us the Smoke Hole Sessions – a series of vital conversations with inspirational people, in the hope that in the crackle of the thinking, the fire of the language, the visioning and the wildness of the exchanges, we may find breadcrumbs that lead us out of the forest again, and into a deeper life. Inspired by his new book Smoke Hole, Martin speaks to some of today’s most admired writers, musicians, comedians, activists and more about their own work and

Smoke Hole Sessions – Martin Shaw podcasts2021-12-08T10:39:14+00:00

Ten Years of Lightning Tree with Cista Mystica Press

On the ten year anniversary of the release of A Branch From The Lightning Tree, Lucy Cooper from Cista Mystica Press is in conversation with Martin Shaw on the last decade of his writing life. This in depth interview goes right to the heart of how the books have evolved over the past ten years. (June 2021).

Ten Years of Lightning Tree with Cista Mystica Press2021-12-13T10:44:07+00:00

A New and Ancient Story – Martin Shaw with Charles Eisentstein

Martin Shaw in conversation with Charles Eisenstein. Discussing the story of Fox Woman Dreaming, exile, the nature of magic, stories and relationship, decolonizing the imagination, and more. (Recorded 2017).

A New and Ancient Story – Martin Shaw with Charles Eisentstein2021-12-13T11:42:10+00:00

Pandemic, Myth & Wild Nature with Banyen Books

In this interview with Banyen Books, Dr. Martin Shaw speaks about his book Smoke Hole, which contains three ancient stories that are metaphors for our world today, a world where we are losing our sense of direction. Available as YouTube video and podcast. (Sept 2021).

Pandemic, Myth & Wild Nature with Banyen Books2021-12-13T11:40:43+00:00

Looking to the Wild in the Time of the Spyglass with Emergence Magazine

Martin Shaw hour-long interview with Emergence magazine editor Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee. On Smoke Hole, the power of story and the call to reclaim the imagination in a time of loneliness and isolation. (June 2021). Watch the interview

Looking to the Wild in the Time of the Spyglass with Emergence Magazine2021-12-13T11:45:25+00:00

Manchán Magan in conversation with Martin Shaw on John Moriarty

Award-winning author, mythologist & storyteller Martin Shaw is joined by writer, documentary-maker & author of the rip-roaring Thirty-Two Words for Field Manchán Magan for the launch of A Hut at the Edge of the Village (The Lilliput Press). (June 2021).

Manchán Magan in conversation with Martin Shaw on John Moriarty2021-12-13T11:49:01+00:00

Dr Martin Shaw on The Monocle Weekly Podcast

'We take a look at the roots of narrative as we meet master storyteller and mythologist Dr Martin Shaw. Mythologist Dr Martin Shaw is a world-renowned storyteller and expert in folklore. He joins us to discuss his latest book (Courting the Wild Twin) and explain the enduring power of the oral tradition.' (March 2020). Listen to the podcast.

Dr Martin Shaw on The Monocle Weekly Podcast2021-12-13T10:28:07+00:00

Lightning Tree: New interview marks 10 years

Lightning Tree: New interview marks 10 years Cista Mystica is celebrating ten years since the publication of Martin Shaw's first book A Branch From The Lightning Tree, with an in depth interview going right to the heart of how the books have evolved over the last decade. In the 50-minute interview, which can be heard on Soundcloud here, Martin reveals how a conversation with musician Joe Strummer from The Clash sowed the seeds for the book many years before. He explains: "I met him once at a party

Lightning Tree: New interview marks 10 years2021-12-08T10:17:01+00:00

A Hut at the Edge of the Village, Martin Shaw on John Moriarty

'There is always something of a thrill when you discover a secret, and out there in the wider world John is pretty much that. His work rattles around in the deep interior, is not invested in handrails. Moriarty is speaking to a wiser, stranger part of ourselves. A dimension we may barely register. He circumnavigates small talk and escorts us from the shopping mall and out under a hundred thousand stars.' Martin Shaw on John Moriarty, in The Honest Ulsterman

A Hut at the Edge of the Village, Martin Shaw on John Moriarty2021-06-30T12:49:25+00:00

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