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50 Life changing trip hazard and an xmas tree heist! Malaika Kegode
Writer & performer Malika Kegode tells an intriguing story about gaining a sense of integrity after falling down a hole, as well as a story about the mysterious theft of an xmas tree. They also discuss the power of improvised music, what makes something sound christmasy, the musical interpretation of rain, false optimism and the power of musical idents like notification sounds.
Malika's instagram @mal.keg
Malika's website www.malkegs.com
The Colour of Dinosaurs
Timestamps
(00:00:06)
Host introduces Swales, the friendly Green Witch, and welcomes her to the podcast.
About the Bell Witch Podcast (00:00:20)
Swales describes her podcast’s focus on witchcraft, paganism, spirituality, and well-being.
Swales’ Journey into Witchcraft (00:00:57)
Swales shares her personal journey into witchcraft, starting after becoming a mother.
Superstition and Everyday Magic (00:01:54)
Discussion about superstition, daily rituals as magic, and examples like birthday candles and Christmas trees.
The Magic of Birthday Candles (00:02:42)
Swales explains the witchcraft significance of blowing out birthday candles as a ritual for manifesting wishes.
Location Context & Improvised Music Introduction (00:03:24)
Host mentions Swales’ location and introduces an improvised music segment for Swales to interpret.
Ocean Imagery & Layers of Meaning (00:04:42)
Swales describes the improvised music as evoking oceanic depth, mystery, and magic.
Facing Challenges & Willingness to Discover (00:05:36)
Discussion about being open to challenges and the importance of willingness in discovery.
Storytelling with Improvised Soundtrack (00:06:32)
Host asks Swales to tell a story, which will be accompanied by improvised music.
Discovery of Sigil Magic (00:06:41)
Swales recounts her first experience with sigil magic during a moon circle in York, involving bread baking.
Musical Interpretation of Letting Go (00:10:06)
Swales and the host discuss the improvised music’s representation of letting go and the calming effect of music.
Music and Witchcraft Connection (00:11:14)
Swales talks about her relationship with music, acquiring instruments, and integrating them into rituals.
Cautionary Tale of Manifestation (00:12:34)
Swales shares a story about manifesting money, unintended consequences, and the importance of being specific in magic.
Musical Soundtrack to Manifestation Story (00:16:50)
Host creates a musical piece using the shruti box to accompany Swales’ manifestation story.
Reflections on the Podcast Experience (00:20:40)
Swales reflects on the unique experience of having her stories interpreted musically.
Where to Find the Bell Witch Podcast (00:21:13)
Swales shares where listeners can find her podcast and her interest in collaborations.
Latest Bell Witch Podcast Episode (00:21:43)
Swales describes her latest episode featuring singer Shannon Pearl and the tradition of “calling.”
Podcast Map Project & Story Locations (00:22:27)
Host explains the podcast’s map project, and Swales provides the locations of her stories.
Farewell & Outro (00:23:19)
Host and Swales thank each other, and the episode concludes with information on where to find the Bell Witch podcast.
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By Luke TomlinsonWriter & performer Malika Kegode tells an intriguing story about gaining a sense of integrity after falling down a hole, as well as a story about the mysterious theft of an xmas tree. They also discuss the power of improvised music, what makes something sound christmasy, the musical interpretation of rain, false optimism and the power of musical idents like notification sounds.
Malika's instagram @mal.keg
Malika's website www.malkegs.com
The Colour of Dinosaurs
Timestamps
(00:00:06)
Host introduces Swales, the friendly Green Witch, and welcomes her to the podcast.
About the Bell Witch Podcast (00:00:20)
Swales describes her podcast’s focus on witchcraft, paganism, spirituality, and well-being.
Swales’ Journey into Witchcraft (00:00:57)
Swales shares her personal journey into witchcraft, starting after becoming a mother.
Superstition and Everyday Magic (00:01:54)
Discussion about superstition, daily rituals as magic, and examples like birthday candles and Christmas trees.
The Magic of Birthday Candles (00:02:42)
Swales explains the witchcraft significance of blowing out birthday candles as a ritual for manifesting wishes.
Location Context & Improvised Music Introduction (00:03:24)
Host mentions Swales’ location and introduces an improvised music segment for Swales to interpret.
Ocean Imagery & Layers of Meaning (00:04:42)
Swales describes the improvised music as evoking oceanic depth, mystery, and magic.
Facing Challenges & Willingness to Discover (00:05:36)
Discussion about being open to challenges and the importance of willingness in discovery.
Storytelling with Improvised Soundtrack (00:06:32)
Host asks Swales to tell a story, which will be accompanied by improvised music.
Discovery of Sigil Magic (00:06:41)
Swales recounts her first experience with sigil magic during a moon circle in York, involving bread baking.
Musical Interpretation of Letting Go (00:10:06)
Swales and the host discuss the improvised music’s representation of letting go and the calming effect of music.
Music and Witchcraft Connection (00:11:14)
Swales talks about her relationship with music, acquiring instruments, and integrating them into rituals.
Cautionary Tale of Manifestation (00:12:34)
Swales shares a story about manifesting money, unintended consequences, and the importance of being specific in magic.
Musical Soundtrack to Manifestation Story (00:16:50)
Host creates a musical piece using the shruti box to accompany Swales’ manifestation story.
Reflections on the Podcast Experience (00:20:40)
Swales reflects on the unique experience of having her stories interpreted musically.
Where to Find the Bell Witch Podcast (00:21:13)
Swales shares where listeners can find her podcast and her interest in collaborations.
Latest Bell Witch Podcast Episode (00:21:43)
Swales describes her latest episode featuring singer Shannon Pearl and the tradition of “calling.”
Podcast Map Project & Story Locations (00:22:27)
Host explains the podcast’s map project, and Swales provides the locations of her stories.
Farewell & Outro (00:23:19)
Host and Swales thank each other, and the episode concludes with information on where to find the Bell Witch podcast.