The Witch in the Woods
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?”
Episodes
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 fu...
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...
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 grimalkinthegreat@gmail.com!
Rated PG: light peril and ghostly subjects. More guidance for...
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 def...
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...
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
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Rosa is here! Rosa is here! Ok, she's not actually here... and she's also sort of a groundhog, but now that she's here the kids can finally get some answers! Answers about Rosa's sisters, Eabha's curse, and why Ciara just might have an axe to grind with the Baba Yagas...
Rated PG: light peril and ghostly subjects. More guidance for parents is available on our website. https://www.thewitchinthewoods...
This episode finds our crew learning more about their captor: Eabha aka Mothman. There's good news and bad news to consider; fate, prophecy and curses to discuss, but luckily they have an old friend on their way to help them. A friend who might appear a little differently than expected...
Rated PG: light peril and ghostly subjects. More guidance for parents is available on our website. https://www.thewitchinthewoodsp...
We know you're desperately waiting to hear what's happening to our beloved crew, but after working on a Ukrainian fairy tale for our Patreon members we decided we wanted to share it with a larger audience in an effort to show our support for Ukraine. We'll be back to Season Two next week!!
When Oksana is banished to a cabin in the woods by her wicked stepmother, she is visited by the ghostly head of a cow. I...
Did the end of Episode Two have you worried? Us too.
Luckily, Episode Three gives us some answers. Answers you may not like, but answers nonetheless...
Rated PG: light peril and ghostly subjects. More guidance for parents is available on our website. https://www.thewitchinthewoodspodcast.squarespace.com
"Kidnapped" was written, directed and audio designed by Becky McLaughlin and features the vo...
This episode finds our crew waiting in the woods, hoping to catch the attention of Barnaby's friends. Mysterious friends that he hasn't been completely up front about. Friends who may not be so friendly anymore. Although it may not matter if something else finds them first...
Rated PG: light peril and ghostly subjects. More guidance for parents is available on our website. https://www.thewitchinthewoodspodcast.sq...
After a shocking ending to the first season, we return to discover that Rosa (aka Baba Yaga) is still unconscious, and Grimalkin and Barnaby have struck out on their own to recruit help. Ari, Naomi, Olivia and Baz have joined them on this journey, but after hearing a disturbing story about Baba Yaga, they begin to second guess that decision...
Rated PG: light peril and ghostly subjects. More guidance for parents is availab...
Season Two premieres NEXT WEEK!! We can't wait to share it with you! Take a listen to see what the crew is in for this season...
Featuring the voice talents of Jon Furr, Caitlin Stafford, Astoria McLaughlin, Krynn McLaughlin, Becky McLaughlin, Sarah Thompson and Maddox Butler.
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 l...
Paul is so excited! Not only has he found a good job with a nice family, they also have a place for him to stay. A cabin of his very own! One with a ready supply of firewood, one with a fireplace that is somehow still warm from the last resident, one that might have a surprise in store for Paul...
This episode was directed and audio designed by Becky McLaughlin and features the voice talents of Michael Ackerman as Paul, Sa...
"The Ghost in Graigue" is an Irish tale, one of five ghost stories printed in The Weekly Irish Times on St. Patrick's Day in 1888. When a servant is visited by her late mistress, she is surprised at her Lady's ghostly request. Will she be able to fulfill her Lady's last order? Or, more importantly, should she?
A special thank you to young Jackson for his help directing this episode.
This ...
Grimalkin is back to answer more fan mail! She's taken some time for self reflection after her temper tantrum last month and has committed to being nicer to Barnaby. She's even made him breakfast! Kind of...
Listen to hear who Grimalkin's favorite kid is, where mermaids live, and what scares Grimalkin. This episode also features a bonus look into Coro's life as a bat!
Thank you to The Lennon F...
Grimalkin has taken it upon herself to update a classic that we dramatized in Season One: "The Call is Coming from Inside the House". In this version, Ben is once again babysitting the Garcia children but instead of the landline phone ringing with a raspy voice on the other end, his cell lights up with cryptic messages and pictures over Snapchat. Will this version turn out differently than the first? You'll have to ...
Nicky thinks her imagination is playing tricks on her when she hears a strange sound while walking home from a friend's birthday party. I mean, they WERE all telling scary stories. What else could it be?
This terrifying tale was written by one of our 12-year-old listeners named Chloe. Thank you so much Chloe! We loved your story and want to know what happens next!
This episode was directed and audio designed ...
When the owner of a haunted house goes looking for someone to banish the spirit that lives there, she's delighted to hire Sam. Sam doesn't take much of life seriously, and he's not too concerned about spending a night in the beautiful house on the hill. In fact, he's pretty sure this will be the easiest job he's ever taken! That is, until the wind starts to rip through the trees, the lake begins to churn, a...
A wedding proposal is a promise and Polly is determined to have George fulfill his. No matter what it takes.
"The Corpse Bride" was directed and audio designed by Becky McLaughlin and features the voice talents of Haley Motsinger as Polly, Mark Joy as George, Sarah Thompson as Helene and Jon Furr as Barnaby who narrated this story. Theme music by Ken Ashford with sounds from Zapsplat.com.
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