S12 Ep3: The Witch's Wheel of the Year

The Midnight Library

Scott Philbrook

Society & Culture

4.6 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 4 May 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever heard of "The Turning of the Wheel"? If not, you are missing out on an ancient and beloved calendar that encourages bonfires, music, bathing, planting, baking bread, and finding romance! Oh and also holding a dinner for the dead. Join us tonight in The Reading Room to hear all about the 8 old-fashioned festivals that anyone can take part in... and that many still do! We invite you to love The Wheel of the Year!

Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

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0:00.0	The following legends network.
0:07.7	The following is intended for bizarre audiences only.
0:13.7	Welcome to the Midnight Library.
0:40.1	Thank you. Madam, what in Lupa's name is that revolting, wet, stinking thing?
0:42.8	Well, hold your snout.
0:47.9	Uh, it appears to be a waterlogged letter.
0:49.4	Uh-oh.
0:51.6	There's hair clippings in it.
0:54.7	Dear Sister Merrick, accept this advanced payment from our coven
0:57.9	for ad space and your personal endorsement
1:02.5	of the Evil Witches Yacht Club.
1:05.8	Oh.
1:07.1	We need new members for reasons.
1:11.4	You have been told. Kisses Wicked Wendy, present.
1:16.7	What's just happened?
1:18.5	I'm going to have to accept this coven of Water Witches as sponsors.
1:24.0	That's what's happened.
1:25.9	Aw, how nice.
1:28.4	What's the bit about the present?
1:31.0	There's no gift, darling.
1:33.8	Wicked Wendy is present.
1:36.3	She's here.
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