The Bell Witch Podcast: Magic & Witchcraft ✨💚🧙‍♀️

Episode 7
Welcome to another creepy and unnerving tale from the keeper of dark folk tales- Spindleshanks McScrew of Yorkshire Ghost Tours. Here is a supernatural tale that will enchant and unnerve you, with all the elements of Victorian fables- possession, magic, witchcraft, mushrooms and fairy rings. The Fae are not to be disturbed!
Narrated by Daisy Lyons of Yorkshire Ghost Tours Est 2024- 
Edited and produced by Emma Swailes of The Bell Witch Podcast 2025 https://linktr.ee/friendlygreenwitch

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Fae, folk tales, fairies, Otley, spooky, ghost story, ghost stories, hauntings, Yorkshire, ghost tour, Leeds, haunted, mushrooms, fairy ring, foraging, Victorian, indie pods, independent, dark, spooky, supernatural, wise women, crone, witchcraft, storytelling, mythology, ghost, spooky, pixie, west Yorkshire, bewitched, poetry, nature, frogs, moon, Fidler, enchanted, UK

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast: Witching in the 21st Century!
HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY TO TBWP!
In this episode, Swailes interviews Benjamin Stimson—author, podcaster, therapist, and witch—about their journey from Wales to Canada and back, their multifaceted witchcraft practice, and his deep connection to folklore and the landscape. Ben discusses the concept of fate (“W.E.I.R.D”), differences between UK and Canadian pagan communities, and the importance of authentic sources in his book Doves and Ravens: The Witches and Wise folk of Wales and the Borders, which explores historic Welsh witchcraft folklore. The conversation highlights historical witches, living traditions, and the enduring presence of magic in modern life, inviting listeners to explore folklore and visit the sites featured in Ben’s work.
"If you buy the book, go to the places. Imagine you're in the story itself and connecting, commune. That's really what one of my big goals was for people—to actually visit the country, because it is one of the best countries in the world. I'm a little biased, but it is one of the most beautiful in my opinion."
It is a beautiful enchanting conversation highlighting the importance and value of the folklore history of our land.
LINKS-

Buy the book- Of Doves and Ravens : Benjamin Stimpson : 9781837050093 : Blackwell's

Connect to Benjamin- https://www.benstimpson.com

Listen to Ben's podcast- https://open.spotify.com/show/0PVyTZcEsf8ILmcl6zdAuT?si=6e2fcff53048458f

Connect to TBWP- email [email protected]

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Follow Swailes- Instagram

Mentioned-
Robin Hoods Bay episodes-
Magic of the sea- https://open.spotify.com/episode/73s38PWPl042Kw8K3J3ab2?si=8f292e1369144197
Witches, Ghosts and Folklore from the coast-  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Pt20TZI0bjI3XP9K8mAKB?si=d21ec206d9504b2e
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KEYWORDS
witchcraft, Ben Stimson, mental health therapist, author, podcaster, folklore, ancestor work, spirit work, pagan community, Canada, UK, cultural context, Doves and Ravens, Welsh folklore, witch trials, Scandinavian traditions, Germanic traditions, fate, premonitions, cultural appropriation, indigenous lands, magic, cunning folk, divination, astrology, Welsh history, Eisteddfod, traditional charms, ancestral veneration, magical practices, healing, storytelling, community, social cohesion, supernatural, dragons, Welsh magic, historical figures, Bella Ffou, Lizzie Beattie, Doctor John Harris, narrative analysis, source authenticity, modern witchcraft, neurodivergent, queer, non-binary, identity, cultural heritage, Welsh culture, landscape, community practices, Treadwells, Essence Podcast, ancestral whispers, Llewellyn Worldwide, Sukhumi, therapy, personal practice, witch's ball, miracle balls, legends, gender and class in folklore, magical realism, UK paganism, North American paganism, magical identity, Welsh traditions, storytelling techniques, cultural exploration, site-specific folklore, immersive experiences, Welsh language.

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast, 'Witching in the 21st Century'
In this episode of The Bell Witch Podcast we welcome Crow Thorning, an experienced witchcraft practitioner, and Brijitte, founder of Dark Atlas Tours to discuss their new upcoming and unprecedented Witch Hunt UK tour—a five-day, all-inclusive journey exploring the history of witch trials in the North of England, UK.  A witches holiday!
They delve into the persecution of women in the burning times, the feminist significance of remembering these stories, and the tour’s blend of education, community, and immersive experiences. The guests are passionate and excited with their new collab, and it comes across in this delightful 'Moot Loot' interview. There is humour with a cheese-related discussions and interesting historical facts.  The episode highlights the importance of confronting historical injustices and connecting them to modern witchcraft and cultural understanding especially in todays political climate. 
Find out more about Dark Atlas
https://www.darkatlastours.com/tour/holiday-witch
https://www.instagram.com/darkatlastours/
Follow Crow- https://www.instagram.com/marget.inglis_witchcraft/
Produced by Swailes- https://www.instagram.com/stories/the_bell_witch_podcast/
Friendly Green Witch- linktree.com/friendlygreenwitch 
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Music by Geoff Harvey of Pixabay 
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witchcraft, britishwitch, northernwitch, pendlewitches, witch, indiepodcast, greenwitch, magicandwitchcraft, bellwitch, witchhunts #burnimngtimes, history, witchcrafthistory, England, Yorkshire, witch trials, history

Episode 6 
Welcome to another terrifying tale from the mother of all spooks- Spindleshanks McScrew of Yorkshire Ghost Tours. As we come to the end of Dry January; we bring you a comically dark story from 'The Tales of the Weird- Dead Drunk- Tales of Intoxication & Demond Drinks', edited by Dr Pam Lock of Bristol University. This is a delightful narration of a Victorian ghost story about the spirit that may haunt the inside of your gin bottle! A timely episode to lift your haunted soul out of the depths of the long dull winter! 
Narrated by Daisy Lyons of Yorkshire Ghost Tours Est 2024- 
Edited and produced by Emma Swailes of The Bell Witch Podcast 2025 https://linktr.ee/friendlygreenwitch
Music supplied by-
FASSOUND- https://pixabay.com/music/scary-childrens-tunes-funny-halloween-spooky-horror-background-music-242101/
DELOsounds- https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-horror-music-background-dark-266062/
Support the show on Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/c/TheBellWitchPodcast

More info at Turnip Fish Theatre Company

Yorkshire Ghost Tours — Turnip Fish

[email protected]
(+44) 77768225 26
#otley #spooky #ghoststory #ghoststories #hauntings #yorkshire #folklore #ghosttour #leeds #haunted #dryJanuary #victorian #indiepods #independant

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast- 'Witching in the 21st Century' 
Episode 81
 In this Solitary Witch Episode, Swailes the Friendly Green Witch of West Yorkshire opens with a beautiful vivid narration of an original story set in the mountains of Scotland. This episodes then goes on to the theme of the Imbolc sabat that begins in early spring, and how there is a need for hope and the lighter months to come. Swailes joyfully walks her listeners through the aspect of the Celtic Triple Goddess Brigid, and all things associated with her. The episode ends with a ritual walkthrough bread recipe for a home baked loaf as an offering for the Imbolc altar. Made with love and magic by @the_bell_witch_podcast Join the Patreon for bonus content- patreon.com/thebellwitchpodcast

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Music by Geoff Harvey of Pixabay 
Research Sources- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triquetrahttps://otherworldlyoracle.com/celtic-goddess-brigid/https://applebranch.org/cailleach-and-

brigid/https://feminismandreligion.com/2020/06/09/brigit-and-the-cailleach-by-christine-irving/

https://celticroundhouse.com/brigantiagoddess/https://celticroundhouse.com/flame-keeping-as-a-revival-of-feminine-values/

https://www.mabonhouse.co/ahistoryofimbolchttps://www.learnreligions.com/guide-to-celebrating-imbolc-2562102

https://www.learnreligions.com/brighid-hearth-goddess-of-ireland-2561958https://forest-healing.co.uk/articles/imbolc-st-brigid

https://arras-healing.co.uk/f/bridlingtons-brigid-the-lost-goddess-culture-of-east-yorkshire?blogcategory=land+healing

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folklore, history, sabat, history, witchcraft, spring, winter, goddess, hag, crone, maiden, wheel of the year, pagan, witch, witchcraft, seasons, wildlife, Scotland, Celtic, story, solitary witch, pagans, paganism, magic, stories, tales, witchy, darkness, dear, crow, standing stone, rituals, spells, magician, landscape, the north, England, Leeds, Yorkshire, practitioner, new year, magpies, crystals, healing, fire, Brigid, Bridget, Breed, Birgitta, Caleach, old woman, women, feminism, mother, mothering, mum, nature