Witches of Scotland
Witches of Scotland, hosted by Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi, follows the campaign to secure justice for people accused, convicted and executed as witches under the Witchcraft Act 1563. The show has 87 episodes, released roughly every 28 days, with a median length of about 57 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), with an indicative rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged history listeners on a long-running, well-rated Scottish history show
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 167 ratings, with 161 five-star reviews
- Consistent catalogue of 87 episodes since 2020 with long-form expert interviews
- Listeners who value academic and archival depth, typically engaged with the topic
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- earnest, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 95 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Historical discussion of witch executions and persecution, including episodes on the European witch hunt, carries some violence themes but no explicit flag.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | wwww.witchesofscotland.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1502116449 |
| RSS feed | api.riverside.fm/hosting/4BzBqoRh.rss |
Benchmark score: 38 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| EPISODE 87 PROFESSOR MARION GIBSON and "THRICE" | 2026-09-10 | 1 h 35 min |
| EPISODE 86 PROF MCGLYNN AND DR.DORKA TAMAS | 2026-08-19 | 2 h 21 min |
| EPISODE 85 VICTORIA BRADBURY A SALEM DESCENDANT AND ARTIST | 2026-07-02 | 1 h 32 min |
| EPISODE 84 WITCHES OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA | 2026-05-19 | 1 h 8 min |
| EP 83 BONUS RANT | 2026-04-19 | 35 min |
| EPISODE 82 ANNA CAIG - THE WISE WITCH OF ORKNEY | 2026-03-01 | 1 h 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 39 days ago, a new one about every 28 days.
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
About Witches of Scotland
Witches of Scotland is a history podcast hosted by Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi that follows the campaign to bring justice to people accused, convicted and executed as witches under the Witchcraft Act 1563. According to the show's feed and website, episodes combine interviews with historians, archaeologists, artists and advocates, and typically run around 57 minutes. The show has 87 episodes and is released about every 28 days.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.9 average from 167 ratings, with 161 five-star reviews. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly UK-based adults over 35, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors were found in the feed, the website or the funding links.
Based on an estimated audience of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits book publishers, heritage organisations and education brands seeking an engaged history audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Witches of Scotland can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Witches of Scotland
How much does Witches of Scotland charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the sponsor's brief and the show's own terms.
What is Witches of Scotland about?
Witches of Scotland is a history podcast about the campaign for justice for people accused, convicted and executed as witches under the Witchcraft Act 1563. Episodes feature interviews with historians, archaeologists and advocates.
How do I contact Witches of Scotland about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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