Witch Podcast
The witch has held a place firmly in our imagination for centuries - from whispered warnings in folklore to pop-culture driven heights. But what does it mean to be a witch now?
Presenter India Rakusen, creator of the podcast 28ish Days Later, is on a journey to find out.
Episodes to download
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13. Legacy
Tue 30 May 2023
India considers how witches today are a powerful way of resisting and addressing the past.
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12. Witch Circle
Tue 30 May 2023
India Rakusen explores the power of group rituals with a coven in Cornwall.
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11. Through the Veil
Tue 30 May 2023
Witches seem to have an ease with the idea of death. What does that look like in practice?
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10. Palms of Silver
Tue 30 May 2023
Witchcraft is big business. What are the ethics behind making money from magic?
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9. To Be Called a Witch
Tue 30 May 2023
It's one thing to choose to be a witch - it's quite another to be accused.
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7. Into the Woods
Tue 30 May 2023
Come with us, as India takes a journey deep into the woods to hear stories of the witch.
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6. Midwives and Healers
Mon 29 May 2023
India investigates the idea that the witch hunts were a targeted attack on female healers.
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4. Enchanted Lands
Sat 27 May 2023
A witch has been created in the Thames Valley to protect a family from eviction.
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3. The Witches Well
Fri 26 May 2023
India heads to Edinburgh to discuss misconceptions that still surround the witch hunts.
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2. Natural Magic
Thu 25 May 2023
India Rakusen explores ancient connections between nature and the idea of magic.
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1. The Spark in the Fire
Wed 24 May 2023
India Rakusen finds out what it means to call yourself a witch today.
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Introducing Witch
Tue 23 May 2023
India Rakusen finds out what it means to call yourself a witch today.
