Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast – Your magickcal guide to Witchcraft in the 21st Century, proudly part of The Darkcast Network. Celebrated as the Podcast of the Year for 2024/25 by Pagans of the North and the Hubhopper Awards 2024 winner for Best Documentary, TBWP brings you captivating content every two weeks, seamlessly blending magical insights and pagan wisdom for our fast-paced lives.
Join Swailes, affectionately known as @Friendlygreenwitch11.11, as she shares her enchanting Yorkshire accent and heartfelt passion for spirituality and witchcraft. Whether you're a novice in the craft or an experienced wiccan seeking to deepen your practice, TBWP offers invaluable resources for living a vibrant pagan life.
Dive into a diverse array of topics, including Kundalini energy, sigils, folklore, mythology, paranormal investigations, spells, manifestation techniques, ghosts, reiki, herbalism, feminism in witchcraft, occult and esoteric practices, spirituality, astrology, meditation, spellcraft, and holistic wellbeing, along with parenting tips for today’s modern witches.
Each episode features alternating segments: 'Solitary Witch' for personal explorations and 'MootLoot' episodes featuring dynamic pagan guests. Together, they provide cutting-edge insights into magical living.
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109: Speaking the Magic: Embracing Enchantment w/ Megan Hamilton
Episode 109
Monday, October 5, 2026 • Duration 01:01:42
Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast, 'Witching in the 21st Century.' A UK witchcraft podcast
This is an entertaining episode, opening with a sound bite from fellow Pod Pals- 'Mind Cake' as they help Swailes celebrate her two podcast award nominations in The Indie pendant Podcast Awards.
This Moot Loot episode welcomes fellow witch Megan Hamilton of Embracing Enchantment Podcast. Together they talk about the magic of speaking out loud, omens from the earth and Megan's brilliant Punk band HAG shares the newest single release.
Disclaimer- Magen shares a story about a scary violent moment in her life involving a hammer towards the end of the interview. Listener digression is advised. Connect with Megan- https://www.embracingenchantment.com/
Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast. "Witching in the 21st Century"
In this special episode of The Bell Witch podcast as host Swailes shares an original story set in a Yorkshire village during the esbat of Autumn Equinox, featuring a mysterious woman who brings gifts to the community. She then explores the history and significance of Mabon, the Wiccan autumn equinox celebration, covering its mythological origins, modern traditions, and practical ways to celebrate, including seasonal decorating, cooking, and community involvement. Swailes also reflects personally on the season's themes of balance, gratitude, and the importance of community connection.
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107: Enchanting Floriography and the 'Flora Obscura' Tarot w/ Laura May
Episode 107
Friday, September 18, 2026 • Duration 59:10
Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast. 'Witching in the 21st Century'
This is a cosy 'MootLoot' chat with host Swailes and returning guest Laura May of The Ritual Kitchen, who shares her new independent Kickstarter project 'The Flora Obscura Tarot' and the enchanting floriography that inspires the deck. Laura talks about the secret messages concealed within flowers back in Victorian times and how all plants have their own folklore. Swailes askes intriguing questions about the cards, the process of creation and shines a light on how to back this fabulous witchy artist. There are a few exclusives and updates on Laura's upcoming projects and of course her longboat May Moon. This episode will make you smile. Back The Flora Obscura here- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theritualkitchen/flora-obscura-tarot-in-the-secret-language-of-floriography/description Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lauramayritualkitchen/
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Kindness in the dark moments
Thursday, September 17, 2026 • Duration 06:10
Humanity will save us, the connection is the magic. A true story from Swailes. 17/09/2026
106: 'Witch Your Step' & Forest Bathing: Overcoming Awareness Fatigue
Episode 106
Monday, September 14, 2026 • Duration 37:01
Welcome to a 'Solitary Witch' episode of The Bell Witch Podcast with Swailes the Friendly Green Witch. A show to get you 'Witching in the 21st Century'
In this episode Swailes opens up about experiencing "awareness fatigue" and a emotional meltdown triggered by overwhelming world events and excessive mobile phone use. She shares practical steps she's taking to become more mindful, including reducing screen time, practicing morning pages, picking up creative hobbies like embroidery and weaving, and embracing daydreaming. She also recounts attending a transformative "One.Wild.Night" retreat at Nell Bank forest school in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, where a profound forest bathing experience helped her reconnect with nature and rediscover her witchy roots once more.
This episode is a personal offering shared with love and magic in hope to help listeners who are struggling with the state of the world, the endless distractions and the darkness of today. It is a candid, poignant and unguarded episode shared to encourage human experience and connection.
Ghost Stories w/ Spindleshanks McScrew- The Boggart of Hellen Pot by Sabine Baring-Gould 1873
Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 34:25
Episode 8
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 that take place in Gods own Country (or County!)
105: Witchcraft, Wheat, and Winged Friends: A Magical Homestead Story
Episode 105
Monday, August 17, 2026 • Duration 59:02
Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast! Witching in the 21st Century
In this Moot Loot episode host Swailes the Friendly Green Witch chats with Bell Witch friend Buddy Mary: a kitchen witch, 'sourdough Hoe', and homestead enthusiast from Pembroke, Wales. They explore Buddy's journey from accidental baker to running her thriving magical bakery, 'Buddy's Baked', producing up to 180 loaves weekly! The conversation covers kitchen witchery, ethical carnivory, raising chickens and sustainable living in todays capitalist society. Buddy joyfully shares her philosophy on conscious eating, community sharing, and eco-friendly practices, blending practical homesteading wisdom with magical intention, offering listeners an inspiring guide to living closer to the land.
DISCLAIMER- animal bereavement and meat earing is discussed, listener discretion is advised.
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Cauldron Of Woo #1 Bonus episode
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • Duration 16:04
Ey Up Witches!
May I introduce to you a Patreon subscriber exclusive podcast 'Cauldron of Woo" Its somewhat an evolution of 'What the Tiktok?!' and I am hoping a bit better...
This will be a monthly offering of ingrediencies that makes my mind bubble. From witch tips, conspiracy theories and spooky stories, to rituals, fun facts and Swailes stories. It will be a mixing pot of fun things that I find interesting and impactful in 'Witching in the 21st Century.' Pulled from books, daily surfing of the internet and of course TikTok.
In this episode-
-Mirror superstitions and haunted mirrors -Voodoo beliefs of rubbing elbows -Farmers that plant seeds planted with saliva # Its as varied as it sounds!
KEY WORDS--------------- Bonus episode, witchy podcast, modern witch, bell witch, pagan, witchy, magic, conspiracies, short pod, paganism, voodoo, spells, plants, herbalism, mirrors, omens, bad luck, ghost stories, folklore, witch, witchcraft, bad luck, good luck, superstitions
104: Celebrating Lughnasadh w/ John Barleycorn
Episode 104
Friday, July 31, 2026 • Duration 44:11
Sending love to our LGBTQ+ community over in Berlin x
Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast. Wishing you a blessed Lughnasadh or Lammas to you and yours!
In this Sabbat special 'Solitary Witch' episode of the podcast, host Swailes, the Friendly Green Witch, celebrates Lammas, the first harvest festival of the wheel of the year. She shares an original folklore tale about the Sun god and John Barleycorn, exploring themes of sacrifice and renewal. Swailes then discusses the historical roots of this sabat and the Celtic festival of Lughnasadh, honouring deities like Lugh and the Dagda. She offers practical ways to celebrate, including baking bread and community service, while reflecting on modern parallels to ancient traditions, including personal anecdotes about parenting and urban wildlife.
While you are here- a polite request to vote for TBWP in the Listener Awards. An award open to all British podcasters. It is a very mainstream award but can you imagine an Independent witch podcast winning a big mainstream award like this??! Stuff of history books that is!! Here's the link- https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting
https://www.reonline.org.uk/festivals-calendar/lammas-lughnasadh/Follow TBWP- Join Patreon for bonus content- Discount with 'BELLWITCH' at Book your ghost tours at- KEY WORDS-----------------------------Lunacy, first harvest, grain harvest, folklore, sun god, John Barleycorn, spirit of the grain, sacrifice, cycle of life, pagan traditions, historical significance, cultural significance, rituals, symbols, deities, Lugh, Dagda, modern reflections, nature, community, connection to the earth, parenting, urban wildlife, pigeons, baking bread, altar, cornucopia, pentacle, corn dollies, ale, whiskey, apple juice, community service, games, music, tarot, Strength, The Sun, Seven of Pentacles, Four of Wands, Justice, Wheel of Fortune, life, death, rebirth, gratitude, seasonal celebrations, magical traditions, harvest season, sabat, wicca, paganism, wiccan, the wheel, bonfire, baking, deity, spirits, elements, magic, witchcraft, modern witch, modern magic, magick
103: What Does It Really Mean to Be a Professional Fairy Whisperer?
Episode 103
Thursday, July 30, 2026 • Duration 01:09:59
Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast, a show to get you 'Witching in the 21st Century'
(2nd attempt! Editorial issues)
In this Moot Loot episode, host Swailes the Friendly Green Witch of Leeds interviews Karen Kay, a fairyologer known as 'The Fairy Whisperer', about her extraordinary journey from BBC news editor to professional fairy communicator. Karen shares her lifelong connection with the fae, beginning in childhood, and how she built a career through books, oracle decks, and fairy festivals. They discuss fairy magic, its links to witchcraft and paganism, practical advice for connecting with fairies safely and respectfully, the famous Cottingley Fairies of West Yorkshire and Karen's new deck- The Enchanted Realms Oracle published by HayHouse Ltd launching August 25th alongside her Three Wishes Fairy Festival 2026.
While you are here a polite request to vote for TBWP in the Listener Awards. An award open to all British podcasters. It is a very mainstream award but can you imagine an Independent witch podcast winning a big mainstream award like this??! Stuff of history books that is!! Here's the link- https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting
Vote by searching TBWP, ENTER your email address and confirm your vote from the sent email :) They don't spam, its only to check its a real vote and not a host self voting hundreds of times!
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