Episode 153: Djinn, Fairies and the Dark Man with Darragh Mason

“Herne” Acrylic on Board 2025. Barbara Fisher

I’m very happy to introduce Darragh Mason to you: he’s an awared-winning photographer, author and podcaster with a deep interest in folklore and otherworldly beings. I first found him by way of his podcast The Spirit Box, where he had some really interesting guests. The first episode I listened to was Episode 28: Jerry Marzinsky, Schizophrenia and Parasitic Entities, and I found it so fascinating I started tuning in regularly.

Last year, his first book was published: Song of the Dark Man: Father of Witches, Lord of the Crossroads, and of course, I snatched it right up. Being as I have an affinity with another being who is known for frequenting crossroads, Hecate, I expected to really like the book. What I wasn’t prepared for was the poetic beauty of the prose and the experiences described by modern Witches that were congruent with my own.

I hope you enjoy listening in to our little visit, and after you listen, you should go check out Darragh’s photo essays on his website, especially the one entitled City of Djinn.

Outro music is “Come With Me, My Giselle,” by Greymalkin from his album, “Wee Beastie.” (That’s my beloved, Zak, BTW.)