I decided to spend the day exploring the woods near my house. As I set off on my adventure, I couldn't help but feel an eerie sense of anticipation. Legends of witches and dark magic have always intrigued me, and these woods were said to be the home of a powerful witch. The leaves rustled beneath my feet as I made my way deeper into the forest. The air grew colder, and a dense fog started to descend, shrouding the trees in an ethereal mist. Shadows danced around me, and the silence was deafening.
Rated PG: light peril and ghostly subjects. More guidance for parents is available on our website. https://www.thewitchinthewoodspodcast.squarespace.com
In The Witch of the Woods Spells, Charms, Divination, Remedies, and Folklore , Kiley Mann highlights this special connection to place by sharing her experiences in the northern region of Michigan. Aimed at a middle grade young adult audience and featuring classic tales such as The Hook Hand, The Vanishing Hitchhiker and Bloody Mary, this podcast balances laugh out loud humor with gasp out loud spookiness.
Shadows danced around me, and the silence was deafening. It was as if the woods were holding their breath, waiting for something to happen. I continued further, guided by a gripping curiosity and a slight sense of unease.
The Witch in the Woods Zombie Burrito Productions
The Witch in the Woods is a family friendly horror podcast. The story follows four children as they seek out the witch in the woods on a dare. They befriend her and her familiars: a fastidious dog named Barnaby and a snarky cat named Grimalkin. To prove to their friends that they’ve visited the witch, Barnaby and Grimalkin tell them supernatural stories and spine-chilling tales. As Season One unfolds, the children find themselves trapped in a scary story of their own when faced with a supernatural threat. Will they be able to count on the witch to help them? Or does she have dangerous motivations of her own?Aimed at a middle grade/young adult audience and featuring classic tales such as The Hook Hand, The Vanishing Hitchhiker and Bloody Mary, this podcast balances laugh out loud humor with gasp out loud spookiness. It will have you and your children wondering: “Am I brave enough to be listening to this?" And "When does the next episode come out?”
- OCT 31, 2022
2022 Halloween Special
It's Halloween! The most magical time of the year!
This stand alone episode takes place in the cozy hut of the Baba Yaga sisters as they celebrate All Hallow's Eve in the 1500's. They participate in the usual traditions of the time: a feast and fortune telling. Although the sisters don't have the ability to see into the future, something comes through on this evening. A warning. the possibility of dark future. and a mysterious visitor.
Rated PG: light peril and ghostly subjects. More guidance for parents is available on our website. https://www.thewitchinthewoodspodcast.squarespace.com
The 2022 Halloween Special was written, directed and audio designed by Becky McLaughlin and features the voice talents of:
Jon Furr as Barnaby
Caitlin Stafford as Grimalkin
Emily Emerson as the Baba Yaga Sisters
We are also now accepting fan art to put on our YouTube channel, and YOUR original scary stories for us to dramatize! See below for links:
Send your fan mail to [email protected]
Send your fan art to [email protected]
Send your original scary stories to the [email protected] and visit our website for guidelines!
Follow us on social media @thewitchinthewoodspod
Support us on Patreon to get great perks like extra scary stories and original spooky art in our sticker of the month club! https://www.patreon.com/thewitchinthewoodspod
Episodes will also be available SOON on our YouTube channel with captions and original fan art!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNFDMW4T279qmYLw3u8936g
The Witch in the Woods Podcast is a Zombie Burrito Production and is produced by Becky McLaughlin and Caitlin Stafford.
Theme music by Ken Ashford with sounds from Zapsplat.com.
- OCT 26, 2022
Monthly Mini: "The Poisoned Dress"
Thrift store veterans Lara and Yaya are confident they're going to find the perfect dresses for their upcoming school dance buried in the racks, just waiting to be discovered. Their search takes them to a store they haven't visited before; one that seems to be a diamond in the ruff as they move past the disheveled exterior and find the clothing stash of their dreams. Everything is perfect until. well. maybe you should just listen and see.
Rated PG: light peril and ghostly subjects. More guidance for parents is available on our website. https://www.thewitchinthewoodspodcast.squarespace.com
This Monthly Mini was written, directed and audio designed by Becky McLaughlin and features the voice talents of:
Lara Ianni as Lara
Haley Motsinger as Yaya
Laura Minney as the Owner
Drew Baker as Oscar
Caitlin Stafford as Grimalkin the Narrator
We are also now accepting fan art to put on our YouTube channel, and YOUR original scary stories for us to dramatize! See below for links:
Send your fan mail to [email protected]
Send your fan art to [email protected]
Send your original scary stories to the [email protected] and visit our website for guidelines!
Follow us on social media @thewitchinthewoodspod
Support us on Patreon to get great perks like extra scary stories and original spooky art in our sticker of the month club! https://www.patreon.com/thewitchinthewoodspod
Episodes will also be available SOON on our YouTube channel with captions and original fan art!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNFDMW4T279qmYLw3u8936g
The Witch in the Woods Podcast is a Zombie Burrito Production and is produced by Becky McLaughlin and Caitlin Stafford.
Theme music by Ken Ashford with sounds from Zapsplat.com.
- SEP 1, 2022
Monthly Mini: Grimalkin's Fan Mail
We're baaaaaack! Grimalkin is kicking off our monthly minis with a reading of her fan mail! In this episode she answers questions about Rosa's transformation, is confronted with an uncomfortable question, and generally revels in the love you all have sent her. Thanks so much for writing in! We hope you'll send yours to [email protected]!
Rated PG: light peril and ghostly subjects. More guidance for parents is available on our website. https://www.thewitchinthewoodspodcast.squarespace.com
This Monthly Mini was directed and audio designed by Becky McLaughlin and features the voice talents of:
Caitlin Stafford as Grimalkin
We are also now accepting fan art to put on our YouTube channel, and YOUR original scary stories for us to dramatize! See below for links:
Send your fan mail to [email protected]
Send your fan art to [email protected]
Send your original scary stories to the [email protected] and visit our website for guidelines!
Follow us on social media @thewitchinthewoodspod
Support us on Patreon to get great perks like extra scary stories and original spooky art in our sticker of the month club! https://www.patreon.com/thewitchinthewoodspod
Episodes will also be available SOON on our YouTube channel with captions and original fan art!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNFDMW4T279qmYLw3u8936g
The Witch in the Woods Podcast is a Zombie Burrito Production and was written and executive produced by Becky McLaughlin.
Theme music by Ken Ashford with sounds from Zapsplat.com.
- JUN 15, 2022
Season Two, Episode Eight: You Shouldn't Be Here
The Season Two finale finds our crew running from humans, discussing what happened to Eabha and Ciara and planning what their next steps should be. After all, they are still on a journey to get Rosa's energy back, to find Barnaby's friends, and ultimately to save the world. Good thing they're all on the same page and working together. After being kidnapped and escaping, after sharing so much history, the kids can definitely trust the witch's crew now. Right?
Rated PG: light peril and ghostly subjects. More guidance for parents is available on our website. https://www.thewitchinthewoodspodcast.squarespace.com
"You Shouldn't Be Here" was written, directed and audio designed by Becky McLaughlin and features the voice talents of:
Jon Furr as Barnaby
Caitlin Stafford as Grimalkin
Maddox Butler as Baz
Astoria McLaughlin as Naomi
Krynn McLaughlin as Olivia
Riley Meehan as Ari
Emily Emerson as Rosa
Becky McLaughlin as Coro
We are also now accepting fan art to put on our YouTube channel, and YOUR original scary stories for us to dramatize! See below for links:
Send your fan mail to [email protected]
Send your fan art to [email protected]
Send your original scary stories to the [email protected] and visit our website for guidelines!
Follow us on social media @thewitchinthewoodspod
Support us on Patreon to get great perks like extra scary stories and original spooky art in our sticker of the month club! https://www.patreon.com/thewitchinthewoodspod
Episodes will also be available SOON on our YouTube channel with captions and original fan art!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNFDMW4T279qmYLw3u8936g
The Witch in the Woods Podcast is a Zombie Burrito Production and was written and executive produced by Becky McLaughlin.
Theme music by Ken Ashford with sounds from Zapsplat.com.
- JUN 9, 2022
Season Two, Episode Seven: May You Find Peace
Rosa has a plan. One that will release Eabha from her curse and allow our crew to escape. It seems like it just might work until someone arrives. Someone even angrier, even more set on revenge than Eabha. Ciara wants to settle her score with the Baba Yagas and she's ready to destroy anyone who gets in her way. even if they are only children.
Rated PG: light peril and ghostly subjects. More guidance for parents is available on our website. https://www.thewitchinthewoodspodcast.squarespace.com
"May You Find Peace" was written, directed and audio designed by Becky McLaughlin and features the voice talents of:
Jon Furr as Barnaby
Caitlin Stafford as Grimalkin
Maddox Butler as Baz
Astoria McLaughlin as Naomi
Krynn McLaughlin as Olivia
Riley Meehan as Ari
Emily Emerson as Rosa
Sarah Jenkins as Eabha
Emily Ultan as Ciara
"The Parting Glass" was performed by Sarah Jenkins and was influenced by The Wailin' Jenny's.
The instrumental version of "The Parting Glass" that plays during the credits was performed by Alexander Nakarada.
We are also now accepting fan art to put on our YouTube channel, and YOUR original scary stories for us to dramatize! See below for links:
Send your fan mail to [email protected]
Send your fan art to [email protected]
Send your original scary stories to the [email protected] and visit our website for guidelines!
Follow us on social media @thewitchinthewoodspod
Support us on Patreon to get great perks like extra scary stories and original spooky art in our sticker of the month club! https://www.patreon.com/thewitchinthewoodspod
Episodes will also be available SOON on our YouTube channel with captions and original fan art!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNFDMW4T279qmYLw3u8936g
The Witch in the Woods Podcast is a Zombie Burrito Production and was written and executive produced by Becky McLaughlin.
Theme music by Ken Ashford with sounds from Zapsplat.com.
- MAY 25, 2022
Season Two, Episode Six: The Beauty of Endings
The crew is reeling with the revelations from Episode Five, struggling to prepare for what might be ahead when the future feels murky and bleak. Olivia is troubled most by Eabha's story, and a late night talk with Rosa gives them both a lot to think about.
Rated PG: light peril and ghostly subjects. More guidance for parents is available on our website. https://www.thewitchinthewoodspodcast.squarespace.com
"The Beauty of Endings" was written, directed and audio designed by Becky McLaughlin and features the voice talents of:
Jon Furr as Barnaby
Caitlin Stafford as Grimalkin
Maddox Butler as Baz
Astoria McLaughlin as Naomi
Krynn McLaughlin as Olivia
Riley Meehan as Ari
Emily Emerson as Rosa
"The Ghost and the Treasure" was written, directed and audio designed by Becky McLaughlin and features the voice talents of:
Piper Machado as Emily
Stella McLaughlin as Jo
Haley Motsinger as Mrs. Edwards
Colin Archer as Mr. Edwards
Emily Ultan as Mrs. Blair
Riley Meehan as Nathaniel Blair
We are also now accepting fan art to put on our YouTube channel, and YOUR original scary stories for us to dramatize! See below for links:
Send your fan mail to [email protected]
Send your fan art to [email protected]
Send your original scary stories to the [email protected] and visit our website for guidelines!
Follow us on social media @thewitchinthewoodspod
Support us on Patreon to get great perks like extra scary stories and original spooky art in our sticker of the month club! https://www.patreon.com/thewitchinthewoodspod
Episodes will also be available SOON on our YouTube channel with captions and original fan art!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNFDMW4T279qmYLw3u8936g
The Witch in the Woods Podcast is a Zombie Burrito Production and was written and executive produced by Becky McLaughlin.
Theme music by Ken Ashford with sounds from Zapsplat.com.
- © 2023 The Witch in the Woods
Season Two, Episode Six: The Beauty of Endings
My heart raced as I stumbled upon an old, dilapidated cottage tucked away in a clearing. The door was slightly ajar, inviting me to step inside. With trepidation, I pushed it open and entered the dimly lit room. The air was heavy with an indescribable energy that sent shivers down my spine. As my eyes adjusted to the darkness, I noticed various trinkets and peculiar items scattered around the room. A cauldron sat atop a crackling fire, emitting an otherworldly glow. Shelves lined with jars filled with strange ingredients adorned the walls. And in the center of it all, stood a woman. Dressed in a flowing black gown, her long hair cascaded down her back, contrasting against her pale skin. She turned towards me, her piercing gaze sending chills down my spine. Her presence was both bewitching and intimidating. The witch spoke in a soft yet commanding voice, offering me a glimpse into her world of magic and mystery. She shared stories of ancient spells, her encounters with mythical creatures, and the powers she possessed. Time seemed to stand still as I listened to her tales with equal parts awe and fear. She cautioned me about the dangers of tampering with dark magic, reminding me that every choice has consequences. As our conversation came to an end, she disappeared into thin air, leaving me in awe of the supernatural. Exiting the cottage, I felt a newfound appreciation for the woods and all the secrets they held. The witch had shown me a glimpse into a world beyond my imagination, a world where magic existed alongside reality. And while I would always be drawn to the mystique of witches and their enigmatic powers, I also recognized the importance of treading carefully, understanding the potential consequences that may lie ahead..
Reviews for "The Witch's Cauldron: Creating Magick in the Woods"
- Sarah - 2 stars - I did not enjoy "Witch Exploring the Woods" at all. The story lacked direction and purpose. The main character, the witch, seemed one-dimensional and uninteresting. The writing style was also not engaging, making it difficult to stay focused on the story. Overall, I found the book to be a disappointment and would not recommend it to others.
- John - 1 star - This book was a complete waste of my time. The plot was incredibly weak and predictable. The author failed to create any sense of suspense or intrigue. The dialogue between the characters felt forced and unnatural. Additionally, the pacing was incredibly slow, making it a struggle to finish the book. I would not recommend "Witch Exploring the Woods" to anyone looking for a captivating read.
- Emma - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Witch Exploring the Woods," but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The characters were underdeveloped and lacked depth, making it difficult to connect with them. The world-building was also lacking, leaving me confused about the setting and the rules of the magical elements mentioned. The overall story felt disjointed and lacked a clear sense of direction. I was left feeling unsatisfied and disappointed with the book.