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WitchStory

WitchStory

Kayla Kandzorra

A bi-weekly podcast where hosts Stephanie and Kayla discuss trials and tales of witches throughout the centuries. Each episode will shed light on a new story bringing attention to the thousands of people who have been persecuted as a witch. Grab a tea, light a candle, and join us with our historic tales of woe!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best WitchStory episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to WitchStory for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite WitchStory episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

WitchStory - The Haunting of the Bell Witch
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03/02/21 • 37 min

The legend of Cate Batts, the Bell Witch, has haunted a small town in Tennessee for centuries. This was the first time in American history that a paranormal entity was blamed for the death of a man... but what really happened at the Bell House so many years ago? Grab a tea and join Kayla and Steph as they ponder the spooky history of the famous haunting.

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WitchStory - The Witch Island of Hungary
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02/23/21 • 26 min

What really happened at Hungary's Witch Island that is now supposedly haunted? Who were these witches and what actually led to their demise? Join Kayla and Stephanie as they discuss their research on the famous witch trial, pointy hats, and fish soup!

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WitchStory - Witch Trial of Florence Newton
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02/09/21 • 20 min

In their first episode, Stephanie and Kayla discuss the story of Florence Newton's witch trial. This trial took place in 1661 and is infamous in Youghal, Ireland. Listen to Florence's story now!

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In this episode, a 16th century widow was accused of witchcraft... but what she confessed, was so much more than a little sorcery. Kayla and Steph retell her tale and try to uncover if she was innocent - or a notorious serial killer. Listen to the story of Walpurga Hausmannin today!
Music: Demon Story - Alex Mason.

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WitchStory - Ostara: A Spring Celebration
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03/16/21 • 34 min

Do rabbits lay eggs? Is Easter actually a Pagan holiday? In this special episode of WitchStory, hosts Stephanie and Kayla talk about the surprising history of Ostara and how you can honour and celebrate this magical time of year.

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WitchStory - The Plum Hollow Witch
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03/23/21 • 37 min

The Ottawa witch who solved a murder. In this episode of Witchstory, hosts Kayla and Steph (with special guest Katy Lamb) discuss the real legend of a local Canadian witch named Elizabeth Barnes. In the 1800's Elizabeth Barnes' clairvoyant abilities helped solve many crimes and questions, including a missing man and his murderer. Grab a tea and join the trio on this fun tale of an adored infamous witch!
Music: JuliusH from Pixabay
Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov
Social Media: @witchstorypod
Email: [email protected]

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WitchStory - Alice Lake: Hanged for Witchcraft
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04/06/21 • 6 min

In this minisode, host Kayla talks about the story of Alice Lake from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Hanged for witchcraft around 1651, her tale is curious albeit very tragic. Give this quick episode a listen so Alice's story won't be forgotten!

Sources:
- A Modest Inquiry the Nature of Witchcraft by John Hale.
- Entertaining Satan: Witchcraft and the Culture of Early New England by John Putnam Demos.
- Women & Witchcraft in Colonial Dorchester: The Tragic & Mysterious Story of Alice Lake by Sarah K. Black.

Music: JuliusH from Pixabay

Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov

Social Media:

Instagram - @witchstorypod

Twitter - @witchstorypod

Email - [email protected]

Every episode is a different researched story on historic witch trials, witch tales, or folk lore relating to witches. We thank you for listening, please rate and subscribe for more!

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Blessed Samhain to you all! In this episode, hosts Kayla and Steph go over the horrifying accounts of Mary Bateman (Harker), otherwise known as the Yorkshire Witch. At the end of the episode stay tuned as your hosts go over the history of Samhain and how you can celebrate. Grab a tea, get cozy, and listen to a true tale of historic witches. Every episode is a different story on historic witch trials, witch tales, or folk lore relating to witches. Don't forget to rate and subscribe for more!

Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov

Social Media:

Instagram - @witchstorypod

Twitter - @witchstorypod

Email - [email protected]

Music by JuliusH from Pixabay
Sources:

Llewelyn's Sabbat Essentials

-Davies, Owen (2004). "Bateman, Mary (1768–1809)"

-Johnson, Helen (31 October 2018). "The Yorkshire Witches: Mary Bateman, Mary Pannal and Mother Shipton". Yorkshire Post.

-Knipe, William (1867). "Mary Bateman". Criminal chronology of York castle; with a register of criminals capitally convicted and executed at the County assizes, commencing March 1st, 1379, to the present time. York.

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WitchStory - A Finnish Witch Trial & Vagina Magic!
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07/27/21 • 65 min

In this episode, hosts Kayla and Steph have a special guest: Elena from the Witch n' Bitch podcast! Elena talks about the history of Finnish witches, the Lavinto witch trial based on maleficium, male witches, and vagina magic! We have a lot packed for you in this hour long episode, so grab a brew and enjoy.

Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov

Special Guest: Elena from @witchnbitchpod

Social Media:

Instagram - @witchstorypod

Twitter - @witchstorypod

Email - [email protected]

Music by JuliusH from Pixabay

Sources:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sonja-Hukantaival/publication/309041621_For_a_Witch_Cannot_Cross_Such_a_Threshold_-_Building_Concealment_Traditions_in_Finland_c_1200-1950/links/596df7ee0f7e9bd5f75f5a31/For-a-Witch-Cannot-Cross-Such-a-Threshold-Building-Concealment-Traditions-in-Finland-c-1200-1950.pdfhttps://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1057/9781137547279_1

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WitchStory - The Pappenheimer Family
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02/14/21 • 26 min

Hosts Kayla and Stephanie examine the bizarre accusations that put an entire family on trial for witchcraft. Listen to the Pappenheimer's story now!

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FAQ

How many episodes does WitchStory have?

WitchStory currently has 22 episodes available.

What topics does WitchStory cover?

The podcast is about History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on WitchStory?

The episode title 'The Witch Island of Hungary' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on WitchStory?

The average episode length on WitchStory is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of WitchStory released?

Episodes of WitchStory are typically released every 7 days, 3 hours.

When was the first episode of WitchStory?

The first episode of WitchStory was released on Feb 9, 2021.

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