WitchStory

WitchStory

By Kayla KandzorraHistory
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WitchStory episodes

  • Witches in Estonia? The Polula Trial

    Beltane Blessings everyone! Today’s episode is on the Polula Witch Trial in Estonia. Kayla and Steph go off script in this episode while they explore the history and culture of Estonia’s witches and early paganism. 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. Rate and Subscribe for more!

    Source Link: http://www.ra.ee/pargamendid/index.php/en/parchment/view?id=16973&_xr=eNpFjUEOgkAMRe%252FSAygjCuS7YuE5zAQamASKoWVhDHd3qiau%252BvLSvkYEvBKKa0T1BUWoQI%252B4duPMYkdlR3IfQEnUkm2WFnFVgm5t63QBsfT3p3MB8nH2zMCOJ1BZ%252F5wuq31yeS23Jj70rJ2bBjRFGbb%252FEecv%252B%252F4GUl0yIg%253D%253D

    Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov

    Social Media:

    Instagram - @witchstorypod

    Twitter - @witchstorypod
    47 min
  • The Loudun Possessions

    In this episode, Kayla and Stephanie talk about the Loudun Possessions in France. A convent of nuns possessed by demons, a parish Priest burned at the stake for sorcery, and a pact with the devil signed in blood. 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. Rate and Subscribe for more!

    *warning: a demonic text is read.

    Sources: The Loudun Possessions: Witchcraft Trials by Mary Kay, Hunter.

    A Case of Witchcraft: The Trial of Urbain Grandier by Robert Rapley.
    “Pact allegedly signed between Urbain Grandier and the Devil, submitted as evidence during the 1634 Loudun Possession Trial” from Columbia College.

    Music:

    JuliusH from Pixabay
    Demon Story by Alex Mason

    Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov

    Social Media:

    Instagram - @witchstorypod

    Twitter - @witchstorypod
    44 min
  • Possessed Nuns and a 'Witch' Priest

    In this episode, Kayla and Stephanie tell the real story of the Aix-En-Provence Possessions in the 1600’s. Many nuns began to experience a possession, all blaming Father Louis Gaufridi. Following one nun’s story (Madeline de Demandolx de la Palud) through the exorcisms and trials, to get to the bottom of the real motive behind the possessions. 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. Rate and Subscribe for more!

    *trigger warning: sexual assault is discussed.

    Sources: - The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology by Rosemary Guiley.

    - A Notorious Woman: Possession, Witchcraft and Sexuality in Seventeenth-Century Provence by Anita M. Walker and Edmund H. Dickerman.

    Music: Waves - Michael Kobrin (Pixabay)

    Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov

    Social Media:

    Instagram - @witchstorypod
    Twitter - @witchstorypod
    38 min
  • Alice Lake: Hanged for Witchcraft

    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


    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!

    7 min
  • America's First Witch Hanging: Alse Young

    Kayla and Stephanie tell the story of Alse (Alice) Young, the first recorded execution of a witch in America, as well as the first recorded trial of a witch, Mary Johnson. Many people think Salem when they think of witches but nope, this story takes place in Connecticut! Grab a tea, get cozy, and listen to a true tale of historic witches.


    Sources: One of Windsor: The Untold Story of America's First Witch Hanging by Beth Caruso. 

    Music: JuliusH from Pixabay

    Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov

    Social Media:

    Instagram - @witchstorypod
    Twitter - @witchstorypod

    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!

    21 min
  • The Plum Hollow Witch

    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
    38 min
  • Ostara: A Spring Celebration

    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. 

    35 min
  • Walpurga Hausmannin: Witch, Vampire, or Serial Killer?

    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.

    30 min
  • The Haunting of the Bell Witch

    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.  

    38 min
  • The Witch Island of Hungary

    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!

    27 min

About WitchStory

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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…