The West London Witch
The West London Witch is a podcast where we share real stories about all things spooky, strange, mysterious, and unexplained.
Episodes
We finally did it! After 93 spellbinding episodes, the stars have aligned and the cauldron has bubbled just right: today’s episode is all about witches.
Joining us is the enchanting Feeya from The Witches Tour—a walking tour company that haunts the cobbled streets of London, York, and Edinburgh, uncovering eerie legends and forgotten magic.
In this episode, Feeya conjures a tale drenched in darkness and mystery, a chilling blend of ...
Every now and then, a story grabs me and won’t let go. That’s what happened with the Boulder Jane Doe. After reading about the case and discovering Silvia Pettem’s powerful book, and her appearance in Web of Death on Disney+, I knew I had to speak with her.
Silvia isn’t just a gifted author—she’s a masterful storyteller whose passion radiates both on the page and on screen. Her dedication to giving the Boulder Jane Doe her name back...
Welcome to the third instalment of my favourite short yet scary stories. I have conducted over 100 interviews for The West London Witch, but not all of those stories fit our structure. So what happened to them? Well, the main reason a story does not make it onto the show is because it is simply too short. However, today I decided it was time to dust off some more of my favourite mini stories. I hope you enjoy this collection of boo...
Have you ever wanted to load up in your 1960's VW Bus withyour best friends and travel the world solving mysteries? Sounds like fun, right? Throw in a Great Dane and endless pizza breaks and I think you could be onto a great TV show! However, in all seriousness, there is something so joyous about paranormal teams that come together to explore the mysteries of the other side. Today members from VPS, Vancouver Paranormal Society, joi...
In 1992, the Snedeker family appeared on the Sally Jessy Raphael show to share the horrors that resided inside their Southington, Connecticut home. This now infamous TV interview catapulted the already controversial family into every living room in America.
The family moved into the former funeral parlour in 1986, and experienced such horrendous paranormal activity they turned to famed ghost hunter Ed and Lorrain Warren for help. ...
When the Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society pulled up in front of a tiny cabin filled with bizarre claims of paranormal activity, they had no idea that this mini location would be home to a massive mystery. What the team thought would be a quick and easy investigation turned out to be a wild collision between the past and the present. Join us as David, co-founder of ECPS, shares with us the story behind one of the team's mo...
Pack your bags as we check into the historic Riverside Mission Inn! This one of a kind California hotel is equal parts breathtaking and bizarre. Today, Craig Owens will be sharing with us not only the history of this castle of oddities, but also his own personal paranormal experiences within the halls of this haunted hotel. Prepare to be dazzled and confounded by the mysterious Mission Inn.
What do you do to connect and relax with friends? Are you a board game group? Hikers? Football fanatics? Well for Julie, Emily, and Liz their idea of quality time is centered around ghosts. The trio are known as the Ghost Moms; moms by day, paranormal investigators by night. Today the Ghost Moms share with us a collection of their most fascinating and terrifying paranormal experiences.
Happy New Year! To kick off 2025 I am taking you all to my hometown of Bakersfield, California to take a look at a truly chilling hometown horror story with a strange small town twist. Join us as Robert Petersen, of The Notorious Bakersfield Podcast, and my friend Heather, take us behind the gates of Bakersfield most exclusive neighborhood and into the heart of a tragic crime.
Happy Christmas TWLW Coven! I hope you are all snuggled up by the fire, coco in hand, ready for a scary ghost story. This Christmas Eve Jeff Belanger, author of The Fright Before Christmas, shares with us the horrifying origins of this beloved holiday season. Prepare to be scared!
A little bit of respect goes along way regardless of whether you're dealing with the living or the dead. Today our friend Mike, from The Paranormal Roadtrippers, shares with us a collection of cautionary tales that all coalesce around the common theme of respect. These tales are chilling, haunting, heartbreaking, and powerfully profound. Join us as we dig deep into the darkness and mystery of other side.
Have you ever wondered what life in a real life haunted mansion is like? When Mike and Pat Fraysse purchased Burn Brae Mansion they intended for it to be a training camp for cyclists, but it wasn't long until this historic home had plans of its own. This stunning property, built in 1908, is a true treasure box of history and mystery. Join us as co-owner Susan Russ Fraysse takes us into the haunted halls of the iconic Burn Brae Mans...
He's back! Today our friend Mustafa Gatollari, from TV's "Haunted Discoveries", has returned to the show to share an incredible story about a very real haunting that has been generated from a very fictional story. Today Mustafa takes us inside the haunted Louisville Bourbon Inn and shares with us an investigation that proved a factional character actually may "haunt" this home. Prepared to have your preconceived, notions, challenge...
Happy Halloween! Welcome to Part Two of our deep dive into the Amityville Horror. Today we conclude our story inside the infamous investigation and seance lead by Ed and Lorraine Warren inside 112 Ocean Avenue. You may think you know this story but have you ever heard it from someone who was actually there? Join us as reporter Laura Didio pulls back the curtain and gives us the inside scoop as we Analyze Amityville.
This year for Halloween I wanted to do something truly special: our first two-part series. The story of the Amityville Horror is one of the most well-known and controversial murders and paranormal investigations of all time. There have been countless retellings and spin-offs based on the case, but have you ever heard the story from someone who was actually there? Today reporter, Laura Didio, shares with us her firsthand account of...
It is no secret that England has its share of gruesome and grizzly history. Although Cornwall is a stunning stretch of the British coastline, situated high on top of Bodmin Moor is the infamous Bodmin Jail, a foreboding and sinister building with a truly macabre past. Today historian and general manager Jess, takes us inside bloody Bodmin Jail to to meet some of the inmates who were never released, even after they died.
Seemingly anyone interested in the paranormal has their own thoughts and opinions regarding the infamous Ouija board. Some people think it is merely a game, others believe it's a dangerous portal to the unknown. However, regardless of your personal feelings towards the talking board, there is no doubt that it is not a practice shrouded in mystery and controversy. Today Amanda D. Paulson, paranormal investigator and content crea...
Welcome to the Season Five Premiere of The West London Witch! Today we are journeying to the austere coast of Northern Ireland, to the high turret of Ballygally Castle, for a startling confrontation between fact and fable. Although this ancient castle is certainly haunted, the legend and lore surrounding are a lot less certain. Join us as Ashlie takes us down a historical rabbit hole full of myth, mystery, murder, and mistaken iden...
Welcome to the Season Four Finale! In the great tradition of "Are You Afraid Of The Dark" we will be sharing a collection of urban legends and hometown horror stories. Prepare to be scared!
Thank you to all of our Storytellers who have graciously shared their time and stories with us this season. Thank you to you, our lovely listeners, for your constant love and support. And most of all thank you to our amazing Patrons wh...
The phenomenon of poltergeist activity is a puzzling one. The term poltergeist literally translates to "knocking spirit". In German folklore poltergeists are mischievous, naughty, and destructive entities. But what brings forth this type of activity? Are they ghosts? Echoes from the past? Or perhaps, a metaphysical response to a very natural part of growing up? Regardless of what causes this activity, being in the midst o...
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