In this episode we have a conversation with Andy Jones and Mark Ferguson about the iconic folktale figure of Jack.

S2E6 What would Jack do?

The cover of Andy’s Jack, the King of Ashes with artwork by Darka Erdelji, the illustrious illustrator of the Jack books. All have been published by Marnie Parsons at Running The Goat Books and Broadsides. Marnie first suggested Andy’s oral renditions of the Jack tales should be put on the page.

Andy Jones is an actor, comedian, writer, playwright and the author of a series of books featuring Jack.

Mark Ferguson is a folklorist, writer, raconteur and the director of collections at the Provincial Archives located in The Rooms in St. John’s.

Mark and Andy joined us at the bricolab, aka Don’s kitchen, to chat about Jack.

Some covers of the books from Andy’s Jack tale series which can be obtained by clicking the link below to take you to Running the Goat Press.

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