Season 6 Episode 3
(Episode 93)
We take a deep dive into the world of urban legends, internet memes and more to try and make a case to legitimise the world of Digital Folklore. Does all folklore have to be old? What is digital folklore anyway? We explore the subject with assistant professor of folklore at Utah State University, and co-founder of the Digital Folklore Project, Dr Lynne McNeill.
Content warning: Please be aware that this episode features discussion of suicide cult legends.
Music guest: Helen Bell. Find her work at www.helenbell.co.uk
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(Episode 93)
We take a deep dive into the world of urban legends, internet memes and more to try and make a case to legitimise the world of Digital Folklore. Does all folklore have to be old? What is digital folklore anyway? We explore the subject with assistant professor of folklore at Utah State University, and co-founder of the Digital Folklore Project, Dr Lynne McNeill.
Content warning: Please be aware that this episode features discussion of suicide cult legends.
Music guest: Helen Bell. Find her work at www.helenbell.co.uk
To support all of the work of The Folklore Podcast in bringing world-class presenters and folklore resources to a global audience, please consider joining our Patreon page, or making a one-time donation

Guest Biography
Dr. Lynne S. McNeill is an assistant professor of folklore in the English Department at Utah State University. She holds a PhD in Folklore from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Her research interests include legend, belief, fandom, and digital culture. She serves on the boards of the Western States Folklore Society and the International Society for Contemporary Legend Research, serves as reviews editor for the journal Contemporary Legend, and is the co-director of the Digital Folklore Project. She has made several appearances on national television and radio programs, and she is the author of the popular textbook Folklore Rules.
Dr. Lynne S. McNeill is an assistant professor of folklore in the English Department at Utah State University. She holds a PhD in Folklore from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Her research interests include legend, belief, fandom, and digital culture. She serves on the boards of the Western States Folklore Society and the International Society for Contemporary Legend Research, serves as reviews editor for the journal Contemporary Legend, and is the co-director of the Digital Folklore Project. She has made several appearances on national television and radio programs, and she is the author of the popular textbook Folklore Rules.

Musical Guest
Helen Bell is a composer and songwriter. The track in this episode is taken from the album 'Roll as a Hexagon' which is her first full-length album of original songs; Helen being known previously more for her work as a folk instrumentalist and singer. You can find links to all of her work and her art on her website.
Helen Bell is a composer and songwriter. The track in this episode is taken from the album 'Roll as a Hexagon' which is her first full-length album of original songs; Helen being known previously more for her work as a folk instrumentalist and singer. You can find links to all of her work and her art on her website.