{"podcast":{"title":"The White Witch Podcast","slug":"the-white-witch-podcast-452243","podcast_index_feed_id":452243,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/TUGlzqSl","website_url":"https://bleav.com/shows/the-white-witch-podcast/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ec3032c0-8f6c-492f-ac75-1ad630b8e70d/40ab6966-af8c-467f-8d5e-4f088ed0eccb/3000x3000/white_witch_podcast.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Bleav + Carly Rose","episode_count":260,"summary":"✨ The White Witch Podcast Welcome to The White Witch Podcast — a hearth-lit corner of the wild where folklore and magick meet under moonlight. Hosted by British witch Carly Rose, this podcast is a cozy, witchy wander through the old ways and the ever-living spirit of the land. Each episode invites you deeper into the world of: 🌿 Witchcraft & spellwork 🌕 Rituals aligned with the moon and the seasons 🕯️ The lore of gods, goddesses, and forgotten folk tales 💎 Crystal magic and energy wisdom 🍄 Earth-based spirituality, hedgewitchery, and living in rhythm with nature Whether you’re a seasoned witch or just beginning to trace the bones of your path, this is a space for kindred spirits, wild hearts, and soul-deep seekers. Pull up a seat by the cauldron. The kettle’s on, the forest is listening — and the magick is just beginning. 🕯 Follow Carly 🥀 on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T14:19:03.629536+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-white-witch-podcast-452243"},"episode":{"title":"Merlin","slug":"merlin","published_at":"2025-10-19T17:47:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-white-witch-podcast-452243/merlin","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-white-witch-podcast-452243","url":"https://bleav.com/shows/the-white-witch-podcast/episodes/merlin/","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/3398281a-7057-4a71-ae38-efd74d10d764/episodes/d4394565-449b-4d1d-a032-74d6033b734f/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=3398281a-7057-4a71-ae38-efd74d10d764&awEpisodeId=d4394565-449b-4d1d-a032-74d6033b734f&feed=TUGlzqSl","summary":"Merlin – The Wild Prophet, The Magician of Britain In his episode we wander into the mists of ancient Britain to meet the many faces of Merlin – prophet, madman, shaman and wizard. We will look at how his myth weaves through Welsh, Scottish and Romano-British lore - Myrddin Wyllt — the Wild Man and Prophet of the Caledonian Forest. Lailoken — the mad seer who fled into the greenwood after killing kin in the fog of war. Merlin Ambrosius — the fusion of Celtic shaman and Roman sage, born from the pen of Geoffrey of Monmouth. The Merlin Current — the living energy of prophecy, wisdom, and the land’s magic that still calls to modern witches today. We’ll explore his connection to the Genius Loci and his enduring symbolism as a bridge between the wild and the civilised, nature and spirit, madness and enlightenment. This episode is for those who feel the whisper of the forest, the pull of prophecy, and the call of ancient magic in their bones. Mentioned in this episode: Myrddin Wyllt, Lailoken, and the triple death The Red and White Dragons of Dinas Emrys The Merlin Current and Mehindra, the guiding spirit of the lineage The symbolism of madness as initiation and the return as enlightenment Merlin’s story mirrors the alchemical path we all walk — the death of the old self, the descent into the forest of shadow, and the return as seer, magician, and bridge between worlds. Through Merlin, we remember that madness can be medicine, and solitude can awaken the voice of spirit.","meta_description":"Merlin – The Wild Prophet, The Magician of Britain In his episode we wander into the mists of ancient Britain to meet the many faces of Merlin – prophet,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3266,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-white-witch-podcast-452243/episodes/merlin/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-white-witch-podcast-452243/merlin.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}