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Witches Of Scotland

A podcast that follows the Witches of Scotland campaign to bring justice to those accused, convicted and executed as witches under the Witchcraft Act 1563

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WE speak to Professor Claire McGlynn about Patriarchy and Porn - Shei is a leading expert on violence against women and girls and gender equality. Her particular expertise lies in the legal regulation of pornography, image-based sexual abuse (formerl... more

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Victoria Bradbury speaks to us about her new show about witches and her own personal connection to the witch trials in Salem

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Blue Boar installation project: blurringar... more

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If you thought witchcraft accusations were a thing of the past, think again :

Sarah Newey, a journalist based in Bangkok covering global health security across the Asia Pacific, predominantly but not solely for the Telegraph, investigated the witch... more

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This bonus ep covers a range of topics related to sexual violence, misogyny, and women's rights. It delves into the normalisation of violence, legal definitions, and the ongoing erosion of women's healthcare. The discussion also calls for the crimina... more

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Claire McGlynn
Professor at Durham University, author on pornography and gender
Durham University
Episode: EPISODE 86 PROF MCGLYNN AND DR.DORKA TAMAS
Dorca Tamás
Author of Sylvia Plath and the Supernatural, scholar of Plath and witch imagery
Cambridge University Press (author of the book)
Episode: EPISODE 86 PROF MCGLYNN AND DR.DORKA TAMAS
Victoria Bradbury
Artist and technologist focusing on new media and histories of witch persecution
University of North Carolina, Asheville; Glasgow School of Arts
Episode: EPISODE 85 VICTORIA BRADBURY A SALEM DESCENDANT AND ARTIST
Arianna McCulloch
Actor in a theatre project about witch trials
The Seven Witches of Toryburn (play) cast
Episode: EPISODE 85 VICTORIA BRADBURY A SALEM DESCENDANT AND ARTIST
Nicola Anderson
Actor in a theatre project about witch trials
The Seven Witches of Toryburn (play) cast
Episode: EPISODE 85 VICTORIA BRADBURY A SALEM DESCENDANT AND ARTIST
Sarah Newey
Global Health Security Correspondent for The Telegraph, reporting from Bangkok on Sorcery Accusation Related Violence in Papua New Guinea
Telegraph
Episode: EPISODE 84 WITCHES OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Anna Caig
A fantastic writer here to discuss her novel 'The Wise Witch of Orkney'.
Episode: EPISODE 82 ANNA CAIG - THE WISE WITCH OF ORKNEY
Gemma Clark
Teacher and abortion rights activist
Episode: EPISODE 80 DR. MORETTI ON & GEMMA CLARK
Debora Moretti
Archaeologist and social historian specializing in historical Italian witchcraft
Episode: EPISODE 80 DR. MORETTI ON & GEMMA CLARK

Hosts

Clare Mitchell
Host and legal scholar; involved in justice campaigns around witch trials.
Zoe Venditozzi
Co-host; legal scholar, teacher and writer with a focus on witchcraft justice.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 865 ratings
  • Enthralling podcast

    I’m locked in to this podcast. The two presenters are learned and articulate. They’re also very funny. The information is deeply interesting and the objective to exonerate the wrongly accused is noble. Tune in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just a Lass
    Canada2 months ago
  • Are you ending the podcast!?!?!

    Don’t tell me the bonus rant was the last or one of the last episodes! This has been one of my go to podcasts for when I want something witch related but still not full out spells and rituals and so on and I really don’t want it to end!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Winnipeg Witch
    Canada5 months ago
  • Fascinating!

    Claire and Zoe share fascinating history, while working for justice, and being fun and funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickname thing is prohibitive
    United States6 months ago
  • Interesting, informative and fascinating. Absolutely brilliant podcast.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Andy
    6 months ago
  • Brill

    Informative, warm, funny, real, authentic, enjoyable, thought provoking. And I’ve only listened to a handful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jennymugford
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Well-researched, engaging history with strong advocacy for justice
Hosts balance warmth and rigor, making heavy topics accessible
Guests consistently bring diverse perspectives and expertise

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EPISODE 86 PROF MCGLYNN AND DR.DORKA TAMAS
Q: How does Sylvia Plath connect to the Witch Trials in your research?
Dorca Tamás explains that Plath's use of witch imagery and the historical witch trials illuminate themes of female oppression, power, and nonconformity, showing how literature can mirror and critique social control mechanisms.
EPISODE 86 PROF MCGLYNN AND DR.DORKA TAMAS
Q: What motivated you to write Exposed and focus on patriarchal porn?
Claire McGlynn explains that her motivation came from seeing how porn shapes sexual expectations and gender norms, and that the book aims to provoke debate and potential policy changes by highlighting the harm and misogyny present in mainstream material.
EPISODE 84 WITCHES OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Q: What drew you to reporting on sorcery accusation-related violence in Papua New Guinea?
Sarah explains she was drawn by the complexity and scale of the issue, its cultural depth, and the opportunity to cover women's health and rights in a region with limited resources, which led her to Papua New Guinea earlier this year.
EPISODE 82 ANNA CAIG - THE WISE WITCH OF ORKNEY
Q: Why Orkney?
I initially came across the idea when I read about a woman in Orkney who was accused of witchcraft, which led me into deeper research about the witch trials in Scotland, particularly around Elspeth Balfour.
EPISODE 82 ANNA CAIG - THE WISE WITCH OF ORKNEY
Q: Can you tell us what the name of your book is, please? And just give us a kind of an overview.
The book is called The Wise Witch of Orkney and it tells the story of a woman called Elspeth Balfour, who is a wise woman from Orkney, summoned to court to care for the pregnant Queen Anna.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Witches of Scotland

What is Witches of Scotland about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful series that centers historic witch trials in Scotland while linking past injustices to contemporary campaigns for justice, pardons, and memorials. Episodes blend scholarly analysis with storytelling, art, and activism, often featuring historians, journalists, writers, and activists who illuminate how myths, gendered violence, and legal systems intersect with today's conversations on women's rights and cultural memory. Noteworthy is the sustained campaign arc—pardon efforts, official apologies, and a national memorial—alongside wide-ranging conversations about art, media, and community-building around the Witchcraft Act era. The show often pairs rigorous research with engaging, accessible delivery, making history feel urgent and... more

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Recent guests on Witches of Scotland include:

1. Claire McGlynn
2. Dorca Tamás
3. Victoria Bradbury
4. Arianna McCulloch
5. Nicola Anderson
6. Sarah Newey
7. Anna Caig
8. Gemma Clark

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