22 episodes
WitchStory Kayla Kandzorra
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3.7 • 3 Ratings
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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 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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The Curious History of Witch Bottles
Archaeologist Kayla Kandzorra and historian Stephanie Zaslov chat about how some old bottles were used to ward off hexes and evil witches. Grab a tea, get cozy, and listen to the true history of witchcraft. Every episode is a different story on historic witch trials, witch tales, or folk lore relating to witches. Rate and Subscribe for more!
Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov
Social Media:
Instagram - @witchstorypod
Twitter - @witchstorypod
Email - witchstorypodcast@gmail.com
Sources:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/witch-bottle-full-teeth-pins-and-possibly-urine-discovered-chimney-180973448/
https://unmaskedhistory.com/2019/10/06/appalachian-folk-magic-the-witch-bottle/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7116482/ -
The Henot Trial: Germany's First Female Postmaster
Welcome back coven to The Henot Trial! In this episode, Kayla and Steph talk about a fascinating woman in history named Katharina Henot. Katharina was Germany’s first female postmaster - an intelligent, wealthy, mother and businesswoman. But why did she fake her father’s death? Why was this the spark that later led to the Cologne Witch Trials in Germany? 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!
Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov
Social Media:
Instagram - @witchstorypod
Twitter - @witchstorypod
Email - witchstorypodcast@gmail.com
Sources:
http://historyheroines.com/2018/04/04/katharina-henot/
https://www.historicum.net/themen/hexenforschung/lexikon/alphabetisch/h-o/art/Henot_Katharin/html/artikel/1606/ca/d7b6277f5a/
https://www.rheinische-geschichte.lvr.de/Persoenlichkeiten/katharina-henot/DE-2086/lido/57c82b951aab93.67871848
http://www.anton-praetorius.de/downloads/14.2.12%20%20Koeln%20Hexenprozesse%20Presse%20Berichterstattung.pdf
Music by JuliusH from Pixabay -
Halloween Horror Stories!
Blessed Samhain and Happy Halloween to our coven of listeners! This is a bonus episode of our podcast where we asked listeners to share their haunted experiences with us. Thank you very much to all guests who contributed. Enjoy the stories and stay spooky!
Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Steph Zaslov -
The Yorkshire Witch (+ Bonus: Samhain Special!)
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 - witchstorypodcast@gmail.com
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. -
Hekate: The Goddess of Witchcraft
Hekate, the goddess of witchcraft. This episode talks about the history, mythology, archaeology and worship of and ancient Greek goddess, Hekate. 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!
Hosts: Kayla Kandzorra + Stephanie Zaslov
Social Media:
Instagram - @witchstorypod
Twitter - @witchstorypod
Email - witchstorypodcast@gmail.com -
A Finnish Witch Trial & Vagina Magic!
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 - witchstorypodcast@gmail.com
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.pdf
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1057/9781137547279_1
Customer Reviews
Don’t recommend
A lot of small talk versus focusing on Hekate. Also the tone was all over the place.