Episodes

  • Under The Ash Episode 6: Blackbird Summer

    Under The Ash Episode 6: Blackbird Summer
    Aug 7 2025
    Under The Ash Episode 6: Blackbird Summer The blackbird is one of the best loved birds in Britain and a magical presence in celtic folklore. But this beautiful bird is also currently under threat. In this episode we explore the magic of the blackbird and how you can get involved in the campaign to save them.
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    10 mins
  • Ep 05 - The Summer Solstice

    Ep 05 - The Summer Solstice
    Jun 20 2024
    Under The Ash Episode 5 : The Summer Solstice Join Jon beside a midsummer bonfire for prayers to the sun, poems for the oak king and a folk tale about the precious moments of the summer solstice Written and Presented by Jon Nash Ft. V.G. Thorne Music by Mr Smith Licenced under creative commons. Email: undertheashpod@gmail.com
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    19 mins
  • Ep 4 Autumn Equinox

    Ep 4 Autumn Equinox
    Sep 21 2022
    Under The Ash Ep 4 Autumn Equinox After a break we're back with a celebration of Autumn through poems and chants old and new to guide you into the new season Hosted and produced by Jon Nash With guest poem ‘Season of Mists of Avalon’ by H Cathrine Watling, read more of her work in her collection Time Traveler from WildCat Arts Publishing. Autumn Equnox chant written by Jenneth Tollin Graham Poems and chants performed by Jon Nash Email: undertheashpod@gmail.com Insta and FB @undertheashpod
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    14 mins
  • Ep 3: Beltane

    Ep 3: Beltane
    May 2 2022
    Ep 3: Beltane Join us for our Beltane episode exploring the festival through poetry, folklore and meditation with contributions from Druids around the UK. Written and presented by Jon Nash With contributions from: Frances Gaudiano, Andy Norfolk and Andrew Anderson. Music 'The Introduction' and 'Reflections' by Mr Smith licenced under creative commons. Contact us: undertheashpod@gmail.com
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    23 mins
  • Ep 2: The Moon

    Ep 2: The Moon
    Mar 10 2022
    Episode Two: The Moon This month we explore the magic and myth of the moon through poetry, magick, song and folklore from pagans, witches and druids. /|\ Written and Presented by Jon Nash Guest Contributors: Frances Gaudiano, Kathy Wallis, Ann Teague Music 'The Introduction' and 'Reflector' by Mr Smith licenced under Creative Commons Jon quotes from 'Being Pagan' by Ryhd Wildermuth https://abeautifulresistance.org/being-pagan-by-rhyd-wildermuth Contact us: undertheashpod@gmail.com
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    34 mins
  • Ep 1: IMBOLC

    Ep 1: IMBOLC
    Feb 1 2022
    Episode One: Imbolc Our first episode looks at the beautiful festival of Imbolc, with trips out into sacred sites, thoughts and musings on the season from Druids and Pagans and poetry to welcome in Imbolc and the goddess Brigid. /|\ Written and Presented by Jon Nash Guest Contributors: Eve Salthouse, Andy Norfolk, Linda Haggerstone and Thom Boulton Music 'The Introduction' and 'Reflector' by Mr Smith licenced under Creative Commons Linda quotes 'The Light Bringers' by Karin Celestine www.celestineandthehare.com Contact us: undertheashpod@gmail.com
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    21 mins