By The Fire Podcast

In this episode, I discuss the key themes in The Skeleton Key (2005), including being 'Crossed', and questioning whether you need to believe in order for the magic to work. Website…

In this episode, I review the book 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' by Zora Neale Hurston, and discuss the African American legend: John De Conqueror. Website: bythefirepodcast.com T…

Anansa is the Efik goddess of the sea, particularly Cross River in Calabar, Nigeria. The Ekombi dance is a sequence that her followers perform in reverence. In this story, I tell o…

In this episode, I'm joined by Alake Pilgrim, a Trinidadian author, who released her debut book 'Zo and the Forest of Secrets'. Hear us discuss the importance of preserving nature,…

Welcome back to episode 26, where I tell the original story of how curiosity got the better of a young man, who dared approach the Silk Cotton Tree and encountered one of its deadl…

Welcome back to episode 25, where I retell the story of two brothers who rely on Amadioha, the Igbo Alusi of thunder and justice, to help them settle their disputes. Socials: @byth…

Hello! I've decided to create my original short stories based on the research I find. So here is a little tale of the Asiki, changelings from Gabon and Congo. For the transcript, c…

Welcome back to episode 23! In this episode, I discuss how humans became mortal, how milk created the planet, and how shedding skin created the waters. Website: bythefirepodcast.co…

Welcome back to episode 22! In this episode, I discuss legendary cryptids from The Bahamas to The Democratic Republic of Congo. Website: bythefirepodcast.com

Welcome back to the new season! In this episode, I discuss friendly and malevolent creatures from South Africa to Trinidad and Tobago. Website: bythefirepodcast.com Twitter/Instagr…

Here is a trailer for any future listeners who'd like an idea of what mystical wonders you'll be listening to with me, Ken, your host.... By The Fire! For more, visit: bythefirepod…

Merry Christmas to all! 'Tis the season of giving, so here is a bonus episode of some festivities from across the Black diaspora. Website: bythefirepodcast.com

Welcome back to episode 20 part 2! In this episode, I'm joined with Reni K. Amayo, author of 'Daughters of Nri' and her latest release 'Descendants of the First', out now! In this…

Welcome back to episode 20 part 1! In this episode, I'm joined with Reni K. Amayo, author of 'Daughters of Nri' and her latest release 'Descendants of the First', out on 5th Octobe…

Welcome back to episode 19! In this episode, I discuss the ‘Divination by the Fox’ - a method used by the Dogon people of Mali to predict the future. #BTFPOD Twitter/Instagram/TikT…

Welcome back to episode 18! In this episode, I'm joined with Gift, founder of jewellery brand, OKE London. In this episode we discuss Urhobo mythology and what it means to be an et…

Welcome back to this BONUS 1-year anniversary episode! In this episode, I continue the discussion of seeing the future amongst the Kuria group in Tanzania and Kenya. Twitter/Instag…

Welcome back to episode 17! In this episode, I discuss predicting the future in Yorubaland, Nigeria. Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @bythefire_pod Facebook: By The Fire Podcast Support:…

Welcome back to episode 16! In this episode, I discuss creatures under the sea from South Africa to Nigeria (my state, in particular!). Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @bythefire_pod Fac…

Welcome back to episode 15! In this episode, I discuss sky creatures from Egypt all the way to South Africa. Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @bythefire_pod Facebook: By The Fire Podcast…