Witch

May 29 2023 14 ep. 1.1k
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The witch has held a place firmly in our imagination for centuries - from whispered warnings in folklore to pop-culture driven heights. But what does it mean to be a witch now?

Presenter India Rakusen, creator of the podcast 28ish Days Later, is on a journey to find out.

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Introducing Witch

May 23 2023 3 mins  
India Rakusen finds out what it means to call yourself a witch today.

1. The Spark in the Fire

May 29 2023 28 mins  
The witch has held a place firmly in our imagination for centuries – from whispered warnings in folklore to pop-culture driven heights. But what does it mean to be a witch now?Presenter India Rakusen, creator of the podcast 28ish Days Later, is on a journey to find out. We find out what it means to call yourself a witch today. India joins a Beltane ritual in Nottingham, where two

2. Natural Magic

May 29 2023 28 mins  
India Rakusen finds out what it means to call yourself a witch today.In episode 2, we explore ancient connections between the natural world around us and the idea of magic and examine why witches today are so drawn to the wild.Scored with original music by The Big Moon.Presenter: India Rakusen Executive Producer: Alex Hollands Producer: Lucy Dearlove Producer: Elle Scott AP: Tatum

3. The Witches Well

May 29 2023 28 mins  
The witch has held a place firmly in our imagination for centuries – from whispered warnings in folklore to pop culture-driven heights. But what does it mean to be a witch now?Presenter India Rakusen, creator of the podcast 28ish Days Later, is on a journey to find out.In Scotland, a campaign is underway for an official pardon for the women burned as witches centuries ago. India

4. Enchanted Lands

May 29 2023 29 mins  
The witch has held a place firmly in our imagination for centuries – from whispered warnings in folklore to pop culture-driven heights. But what does it mean to be a witch now?Presenter India Rakusen, creator of the podcast 28ish Days Later, is on a journey to find out.A witch has been created in the Thames Valley to protect a family from eviction. India explores the surprising h

5. The Magic(k)

May 29 2023 28 mins  
The witch has held a place firmly in our imagination for centuries – from whispered warnings in folklore to pop culture-driven heights. But what does it mean to be a witch now?Presenter India Rakusen, creator of the podcast 28ish Days Later, is on a journey to find out.What is magic? In this episode India speaks to witches and scientists to try and untangle the meaning and the re

6. Midwives and Healers

May 29 2023 28 mins  
The witch has held a place firmly in our imagination for centuries – from whispered warnings in folklore to pop-culture driven heights. But what does it mean to be a witch now?Presenter India Rakusen, creator of the podcast 28ish Days Later, is on a journey to find out.A common belief about the witch hunts is that they were a targeted attack on female healers and midwives. But to

7. Into the Woods

May 29 2023 28 mins  
The witch has held a place firmly in our imagination for centuries – from whispered warnings in legends, to pop-culture driven heights. But what does it mean to be a witch now?Presenter India Rakusen, creator of the podcast 28ish Days Later, is on a journey to find out.As we reach the half way point of our series, we pause to consider why and how The Witch is such a key figure in

8. Hag

May 29 2023 28 mins  
The witch has held a place firmly in our imagination for centuries – from whispered warnings in folklore to pop-culture driven heights. But what does it mean to be a witch now?Presenter India Rakusen, creator of the podcast 28ish Days Later, is on a journey to find out.In this episode, we're investigating what made older women a key target during the witch hunts in many places in

9. To Be Called a Witch

May 29 2023 29 mins  
The witch has held a place firmly in our imagination for centuries – from whispered warnings in folklore to pop-culture driven heights. But what does it mean to be a witch now?Presenter India Rakusen, creator of the podcast 28ish Days Later, is on a journey to find out.It's one thing to choose to be a witch - it's quite another to be accused. India explores historical and modern