History & mysteries of Britain—myths, legends, folklore, ghosts, cryptids, hoaxes & more in a celebration of all things curious!

We are Prash and Melissa Ganendran, the husband-and-wife team behind the Curious Britain Podcast. Our show explores the myths, legends, history, and mysteries of the British Isles, offering a captivating experience for listeners of all ages. Whether you're intrigued by ancient folklore, historical curiosities, or unsolved enigmas, our podcast takes you on a journey through Britain’s most fascinating tales.

We've always been captivated by the rich, diverse stories of Britain—from the well-known Stonehenge and Loch Ness Monster to lesser-known tales like the origins of the Blackwall Tunnel or the curious trend of landowners hiring hermits to sit in their gardens.
Listeners of Futility Closet, The Memory Palace, Everything Everywhere and Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities might enjoy our show.
 

We launched Curious Britain in January 2025 with the goal of exploring fascinating stories from British history, mythology, and folklore. Our aim is to inform, educate, and share these tales while deepening our own understanding along the way. We noticed there was a lack of content focusing exclusively on Britain in bite-sized, easy-to-digest episodes. We wanted to fill that gap by creating engaging 10- to 30-minute episodes that make history and legends accessible to everyone.
 

Curious Britain is a weekly podcast which we fund ourselves on a shoestring, covering expenses such as hosting and a monthly Canva subscription for creating thumbnails.

In addition to this podcast, we also run a true crime podcast and YouTube channel called Prash’s Murder Map. We have written several true crime books, which are available on Amazon, and one of our latest works, Wartime London’s ‘Bonnie and Clyde:’ The Crime Spree of Betty Jones and Karl Hulten, exploring the Cleft Chin Murder - is set to be published by Pen & Sword by the end of the year.

Balancing multiple projects is challenging, particularly as Melissa also works full-time, but we are motivated and organised, which helps keep everything running smoothly. As a result, we don’t get much time off, but we love creating the show and learning new things along the way.
 

We don’t have any sponsorships yet, but our show is monetised through Spreaker, where we include minimally invasive ads. As the show grows, we hope to explore future sponsorships or host-read ads, and to develop our Patreon offering.

Podcasting benefits us in many ways. It’s a fantastic platform for learning and personal growth as we dive deep into the stories we research. It also strengthens our creative collaboration as a husband-and-wife team, while helping us connect with listeners who share our interest in British history and mysteries, opening new doors for both our professional and personal development.
 

Our podcast is currently a scripted show, though this could change depending on the episode or if we invite a historian or expert to discuss a specific topic. At the moment, we’ve planned about 100 episodes covering topics like stone circles, prehistoric pits, monuments, folklore, and ghosts. Prash handles the research and fact-checking, ensuring all sources are documented, while Melissa adds the creative touch by writing the script. Once the script is finalised, we record, edit, and produce the episode. The process is streamlined and efficient, allowing us to maintain a consistent release schedule.
 

Curious Britain is available on all major podcast platforms, and we actively promote it on Facebook to engage with our audience, which has been particularly useful for building a community and sharing episodes with our followers. While we don’t have a detailed breakdown of listener acquisition sources, we rely on social media and word-of-mouth to help spread the word for now.
 

Having run Prash’s Murder Map for a few years before launching Curious Britain, we’ve gained valuable experience in planning and creating episodes. The best advice we can offer new podcasters is not to expect overnight success. Podcasting is a marathon, not a sprint. While some podcasters do become overnight sensations, this is more the exception than the rule. Success often comes down to being in the right place at the right time, but for most creators, it’s about consistency. Keep doing what you’re doing, gather feedback, evaluate, and keep improving.

As for resources, YouTube is full of helpful how-to videos, and many podcast hosting platforms also provide useful guidance. If you’re ever unsure, don’t hesitate to reach out to these platforms - they’re often more than happy to point you in the right direction.
 

Please check out https://linktr.ee/curiousbritainpodcast for all the links.

Prash’s website can be found at https://prashganendran.com/ which includes information about our other work, true crime books, and blog posts.

One-off contributions to Curious Britain can be made at https://paypal.me/curiousbritain?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB

You can also support the podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CuriousBritainPodcast

Thanks for your support!