Episode 5 - PLAYING THE GHOST

Dr David Waldron, lecturer at Federation University, Australia, and folklore researcher gives an exclusive talk to The Folklore Podcast on the phenomenon of ghost hoaxing and guising in Victorian Times. How did figures such as Springheeled Jack come about. Why did people do this and how has it continued into our modern folklore?  Visit www.thefolklorepodcast.com to download the supplementary magazine for this episode.