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Macabre London

Booking Overview

A solo-led historical podcast focused on London’s macabre past, witchcraft, occult beliefs, folklore, religion, and dark history, with occasional interviews or expert contributions from historians and folklore specialists. Credible pitches include academics, authors, museum or heritage experts, and researchers specializing in witch trials, medieval or early modern religion, demonology, and British folklore; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 231

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 5.2k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

macabrelondon@hotmail.com

nikki.druce@live.co.uk

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Historians, folklore experts, authors, academics, and heritage specialists with subject-matter expertise in witchcraft, occult beliefs, medieval or early modern history, religion, or British folklore.
Required Achievements:  
Published research or books on witchcraft, folklore, religion, or dark history, Academic, museum, heritage, or other professional expertise in British history and historical belief systems

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr Francis Young - The Trial Of Margery Jourdemayne, Witchcraft Accusations, Royal Scandal, The Development Of Witchcraft Prosecutions, And The Role Of Religion And Misogyny In Witch Trials.

Recent Topics

History, Occult History, Witchcraft, Folklore, Religious History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Macabre London
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The Bizarre Things Elizabethans Paid Magicians To Do

October 06, 2026

What if your local pharmacist, therapist, astrologer and relationship counsellor were all the same person? In Elizabethan London, people dealing with illness, money worries, problems in love or uncertainty about their future could turn to a cunning folk practitioner for answers.These early modern magical practitioners offered a strange mixture of astrology, geomancy, herbal remedies, divination and experimental medicine — all designed to treat the body, mind and soul as one interconnected pro...

The Exorcisms which resulted in being Hanged Drawn And Quartered whilst still alive!

August 17, 2026

Religious paranoia had a alot to answer for in the early modern period. Within Queen Elizabeth the firsts royal court, whispers of unruly catholics harbouring demoniacs were starting to circulate, and her royal highness was not best pleased. A new priest was gathering support for catholicism in Denham in Buckinghamshire and a few stubborn villagers refused to convert from protestantism so he used something he had stashed in his back pocket as the most impressive way of showing his connections...

The Woman Who Was Burned To Save A Duchess - Margery Jourdemayne - The Witch Of Eye

July 16, 2026

Most people think that London escaped the witch trials but it did have one which was so high profile and gruesome, it may have stopped any other from occurring. In todays episode of Macabre London, we hear from returning guest and folklore expert - Dr Francis Young who tells us about the first recorded trial for witch craft and how things evolve over the ears to turn into the witch panic of the early modern period. We take a look at a royal scandal which resulted in many deaths to do with sup...

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Frequently asked questions

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Macabre London
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How do I get in touch with Macabre London?

Its publicly listed emails are macabrelondon@hotmail.com and nikki.druce@live.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Macabre London?

The publicly listed emails for Macabre London: macabrelondon@hotmail.com and nikki.druce@live.co.uk.

How many listeners does Macabre London have?

Podseeker estimates Macabre London reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Macabre London?

Macabre London typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Historians, folklore experts, authors, academics, and heritage specialists with subject-matter expertise in witchcraft, occult beliefs, medieval or early modern history, religion, or British folklore. Common among recent guests: Published research or books on witchcraft, folklore, religion, or dark history; Academic, museum, heritage, or other professional expertise in British history and historical belief systems. Recent guests include Dr Francis Young.

How hard is it to get booked on Macabre London?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Macabre London cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Occult History, Witchcraft, Folklore, and Religious History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

macabrelondon@hotmail.com

nikki.druce@live.co.uk

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