Most people are baffled at any idea that fairies could exist...and telling people you've had a fairy encounter is a major taboo. The Modern Fairy Sightings Podcast hears from people who’ve had experiences and want to share them. Whether you’re already a believer, or full of intrigue, come open-minded and open-hearted…simply listen, and make your own mind up. But take heed, these are not winged Tinkerbells. These are real fairies. Please note: this podcast is not suitable for children as it may contain some unsettling, frightening or creepy material from time to time. Artwork: Peter Hall Studios Music: Transmutate by Snowflake.
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Ep 143: "Of Fae and Friendship" Ananke and Kati share their stories
I chat to creator friends Anake and Kati about their experiences and how that has fed into their art projects.
⭐️ Both share a number of inexplicable experiences that t
Oct 7 1 h 14 min
Ep 142: Tree Carr on Dreams, Orbs and Death
Author, ritualist and death doula, Tree shares the story of her upbringing in a commune and a childhood near-death experience which set her on a path to a lifetime beside
Sep 26 58 min
Ep 141: "We Circle-Danced with Forest Fairies" Experiencer Stories
Louise shares her experience of feeling 'called' to enter a circle of trees, with an acquaintance and their subsequent sensation of dancing with unseen beings. Some time
Sep 19 1 h 02 min
Ep 140: Goblin Kwain's Anastasia Robinson
I join the delightful host of Goblin Kwain, folklore researcher Anastasia Robinson to chat about fairy experiences and her own research in her home town of Missouri.
Be
Sep 12 1 h 07 min
Ep 139: Wrestling Gnomes and Other Pennsylvanian Entities with Tim Renner from Strange Familiars
Women in Black, Banshees, Flannel Man, Black Dogs, Pukwudgies and wrestling gnomes!
All of this is featured in Tim Renner's latest book, The Keystone Hagstone which foc
Sep 4 1 h 05 min
Ep 138: Claire Casely 'The Heart of Pixieland'
Claire Casely joins me to discuss her new book (in two volumes) on West Country Pixies (which includes a foreword from Joshua Cutchin). Claire lives in Devon, right next
Aug 20 1 h 27 min
Ep 137: Cobweb and the Weardale Fairies
Cobweb, a member of our Patreon group, shares the fascinating story of his interactions with fairy beings at Weardale Valley in County Durham, over a long period of time
Aug 11 1 h 09 min
136: Experiences with Music: Symphonic Constellations - Mike Fiorito
Mike Fiorito author of a number of books that bring together Otherworldly experiences and music. We discuss experiencers, composers and how musical phenomena are reported
Jul 31 1 h 00 min
Ep 135: “Green Hand Reached Around My Bedroom Door!"
Between the ages of 7 and 9, Mark watched as an ancient swarthy green hand reached around his bedroom door. We discuss the strange connection with The Green Children of W
Jul 19 1 h 14 min
Ep 134: Sean Jefferson: "How Elizabethan Magic granted me the Vision of Fairie"
We hear how symbolist artist Sean Jefferson, was called into painting via an Enochian magic ritual and the unfolding of his innate Spiritualist Mediumship which eventuall
Jul 11 1 h 16 min
Ep 133: Garabandal with Brother Richard: 65th Anniversary of the Marian Apparitions
I discuss the Marian apparitions of Garabandal with Brother Richard. The 18th June 2026 marks 65 years since the apparition of Archangel Michael appeared to four girls ag
Jun 18 1 h 33 min
Ep 132: Visitation of The Dark Man and Fairies at Mount Shasta | Aidan Wachter
Aidan Wachter, is an animist, magical practitioner and highly regarded author on traditional magic. His books and courses encourage and enable people to seek and form the
Jun 15 1 h 14 min
How to actually meet the fae | Interview with Gods, Ghosts and UFOs | Jo Hickey-Hall on Modern Fairy Sightings, Orbs, and Sacred Place
My recent chat with Jordan E. Petersen on the excellent Gods, Ghosts and UFOs Podcast. Follow them on substack: https://ggupodcast.substack.com/
What’s Jo’s Favorite Fa
Jun 7 55 min
Ep 131: “A more whole experience of reality” with Chad Andro of Radical Elphame
I chat with Chad Andro from the excellent Radical Elphame Podcast and companion substack at https://thefoliatehead.substack.com/ and his Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c
Jun 3 1 h 01 min
Ep 130: "I Fought Off Dark Entities” Dr Vic Shayne
Dr. Vic Shane discusses his lifelong experiences with out-of-body travel and encounters with dark entities.
In the full length version on Patreon we discuss the influen
May 26 54 min
Ep 129: “I entered the fairy realm on Summer Solstice”: Anna Vigurs, Folklorist Dollmaker
Some years ago, Anna Vigurs had an extraordinary experience in the Forest of Dean which subsequently marked a downturn in her health. As a child, during a long, but thank
May 10 48 min
Ep 128: "Orb Visitation Changed the Territory of my Life” (Lismore, Scotland)
In 1970, Ian was staying on Lismore Island near Oban in the Western Highlands of Scotland with two friends, when orbs passed through a window and entered the room. Humano
Apr 26 56 min
Ep 127: “The Wanderer Found Me”: Bipedal Therianthrope. Upper Peninsula, Michigan
A small being walked across Rebekah’s home after a sense of presence had been felt for some time. She never imagined it was possible to have an experience like this…until
Apr 12 44 min
Ep 126: Cottingley Fairies Unveiled: Frances' Side of the Story with Dr Simon Young
The case of The Cottingley Fairies has captured people's imaginations for over a century. But the photos that Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths created of the "Beck Fair
Mar 27 52 min
Ep 125: Sacred Life and Sacred Death
For some time now, I had been meaning to share the profound experiences that took place in relation to my father’s death.
It feels tender and vulnerable to offer these
Mar 11 54 min
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I have been a long time listener on and off for the past year. At first I felt skeptical but gave it a chance and I’m glad I did because I do believe every encounter and discussion brought to the table because of my own past experiences I’ve had. I am now a Patreon member and I’m so excited to get to know the group more!
VivianGraceRose · Aug 2025
The sweetest reminder of mystery and magic that never fails to bring a smile…and maybe a wee shiver.
Bravoteddybear · Jun 2024
I first heard about Jo and her work with modern fairy sightings on a different podcast, and then in a collection of essays, Magical Folk. I immediately wanted to hear what she had to say in podcast form, and when she stared this show I was not disappointed. Her voice is so soothing; so kind… like a meditative sound bath. Her guests have such beautiful stories. Jo is an open-minded interviewer collecting these stories for future generations while simultaneously creating a safe space for those who may feel otherwise ostracized because of their experiences. I’m always excited when a new episode arrives in my feed. You’re wonderful Jo! Remain amazing (and curious too)!
Aaron Bobick · Oct 2022
Truly enchanting! So excited to have stumbled across this podcast! Jo is so calming to listen to and such a great host and interviewer. Absolutely love this show! If you’re fans of Jim harold, Into the Fray, strange familiars, etc. you will LOVE this show! Thank you for an amazing podcast, Jo!
oooomo · Aug 2022
The earlier episodes were fantastic. It has been interesting to watch Jo grow as a host. She seems very genuine in her concern for the well-being of her guests and helping the listener to understand these encounters. Unfortunately, things tend to go off the rails when she brings her friends along. One of her guest hosts had to insert some political point about Labour, and her October 25, 2024 interview was terrible. I had to turn it off after 30 minutes of her Druid friend droning on and on about his wretched life. As his friend, I’m sure Jo was interested as she seems to be a very caring person. However, he’s not my friend and I had no interest in his struggles. Did he have an encounter? Who knows. I’m not hanging on for two hours to hear about it. Same goes for the guests who talk about taking psychedelics…automatic shut off. Of course you’re seeing things on mind-scrambling drugs! Overall I’m glad I found her podcast, but I’m afraid it’s time to move on…she’s close to 100 episodes and now everything is starting to feel forced. I wish she would just do a few shows about what to look for in an encounter, encounter etiquette, and maybe just speak on folklore in general…she is a folklore researcher. She has a lovely voice, so maybe just her for a change…but I doubt she reads these reviews. So, adieu Jo…it was a pleasant experience for a while.
Garfield’s lasagna · Oct 2024
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