Spellboundish

About Spellboundish

Spellboundish is a quirky, gentle podcast about mental health. exploring stigma, the so-called taboo subjects, and the stuff we don’t always find easy to talk about. Part mental-health podcast, part audio magazine, each episode brings a mix of thoughtful musings, poetry, stories, relaxing music, cookery, and the occasional trip Back to Beyond. You’ll find regular features including Mog’s Musings, Poetic Licence, The Chill Out Zone, and the ever-reliable So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish. Plus occasional surprises inspired by listener and podcast host ideas. Most importantly, Spellboundish aims to be a calm, welcoming and safe little corner of the world. Somewhere to tune in, switch off, have a think, and hopefully feel a little less alone. Come for the curiosity. Stay for the quirkiness.

Publisher

spellboundish

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

4 Apr 2025

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   Tick Tock, Wind the Clock.

   Tick Tock, Wind the Clock. Spellboundish Episode 32. Ahoy there, audio adventurers, intrepid listeners, and people who have accidentally wandered in here while looking for something else! Welcome back to another instalment of the Spellboundish contents list. Last episode, I experimented with an audio contents list, and rather surprisingly, the world didn't end. Encouraged by this unexpected technological triumph, I've decided to tinker with the idea a little further. Nothing major, mind you. Just a tiny tweak. A teeny-tiny, barely noticeable, possibly ill-advised adjustment. Probably. You see, a thought wandered into my head the other day, took its shoes off, made itself comfortable, and refused to leave. What happens if you download an episode and squirrel it away on your device for listening to later? Lovely! You've got your audio treasure safely tucked away, ready for whenever the mood strikes. But what if you want to find a particular section? You might know what's lurking inside the episode, but you don't necessarily have the handy-dandy description from the episode's front page to tell you where everything lives. Fancy finding chapter two of Back 2 Beyond? Excellent! But where, precisely, is it hiding? Without any timings to guide you, you could find yourself scrubbing backwards and forwards through the audio like a confused DJ who's misplaced the music, lost the headphones, and accidentally put the cat in charge of the sound desk. And so, dear listeners, a plan began to form. A plan involving timestamps. Yes, timestamps! Those marvellous little numerical signposts that tell you where you are, where you've been, and how far you must travel before reaching the next audio destination. The idea is to announce the timings as part of the audio contents list, giving you a handy little roadmap through the episode. Now, I appreciate that having minutes and seconds read aloud into your ears might sound a smidge peculiar. But this is Spellboundish. Peculiar isn't a bug around here. It's practically a lifestyle choice. So let's give it a whirl! I'll be including audio time markers throughout this episode's contents list. I say markers because, once everything has been assembled and stitched together, the timings might be a few seconds out. Hopefully, they'll be reasonably well behaved. However, we are talking about me here, and human error is a particularly enthusiastic little gremlin. It has a habit of appearing when you least expect it, usually carrying a spanner and looking rather pleased with itself. Still, what's the worst that could happen? Don't answer that. It all sounds so wonderfully simple, doesn't it? Well, simple if you're a patient octopus with eight arms, twelve brains, and a suspiciously efficient filing system. For yours truly, it's more of a technological game of hopscotch, involving several invisible obstacles, a handful of questionable decisions, and the occasional urge to put my head in a bucket. But onwards we go! If this little experiment behaves itself and proves useful, I'll include timestamps in every future episode of Spellboundish's audio contents list. Assuming the technology cooperates, of course. And assuming I remember how I did it in the first place. Let's not get carried away with the optimism. Right! Enough of my preamble-shaped rambling. Put the kettle on, adjust your headphones, locate your favourite listening position, and prepare to venture forth into the audio wilderness. It's almost contents-listing time! *Important little footnote!* That running time doesn't include the audio contents list, as well its easier for me, plus as you'll be listening to it first, does it need a time marker? So, not including the audio item, the total listening experience is around two hours, five minutes, and twenty-nine seconds. Or let's just say it's long enough to require refreshments, provisions, and possibly a small expedition team. So, there's a rather substantial feast of aud

2. 

   17 Oct 2026

   Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow.

   This episode, dear listener, answers to the gloriously suspicious title of Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow. Ooooh, matron! Welcome back to Spellboundish, yep, we’re 100% running with the catchy title of, Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow. Wondering what on earth it’s about? Hang tight. You’ll figure it out soon enough once you dive in. Here’s a peek at the episode line-up, complete with when everything goes down. Or in other words, time indents. Total episode runtime is around 1 hour, 55 minutes and 13 seconds. (Give or take) *Episode audio contents list, coming in hot! Before you hit play and dive headfirst into the episode, fancy a little sneak peek at what’s what? 00:00 - 06:17 *The Spellboundish intro music. - That jaunty little jingle that kicks off every episode — your cue to perk up, tune in, and prepare for a fresh dose of podcast shenanigans! 06:17 - 10:25 *Mogs Musings – The Editorial Let’s crack open the brain vault and see what falls out. Expect some random thoughts, wild opinions, and the usual rabbit holes – some have exits, others might need snacks and a compass. Good luck. 10:25 - 20:48 *Back 2 Beyond – Chapter 15 The weird adventure rolls on. Rocky Bones, Felix, and their oddball crew show up for another round of strange stuff and head-scratching moments. Reality? Optional. Seriousness? Barely. 20:48 - 34:05 *Calming Corner – The Chill-Out Zone Take five. Kick your feet up, drop your shoulders, and give your overworked head a break. Breathe easy, melt away for a bit, and let the world spin on its own. 34:05 - 41:12 *The Baker’s Dozen – The Recipe Section Aprons on! We’re cooking again. Gourmet geniuses and toast specialists alike, there’s something here for you – maybe even a bite that’ll surprise your taste buds. *no new recipes to date* 41:12 - 1:06:24 *Reasons to Be Cheerful Here’s a stash of good things to help brush off the blues. Think of it as your pocket toolkit for those pothole days, wobbles, and unexpected plot twists. *no additional updates to date* 1:06:24 - 1:10:32 *Back 2 Beyond – Chapter 16 Decided to mix things up, this episode splits the usual two chapters, so each one gets to breathe. No overpriced interval drinks or ice creams, but hey, it’s literary. 1:10:32 - 1:33:25 *Poetic Licence – The Place for Prose Words get to run wild here. Ideas let their hair down. Poetry, prose, and whatever spills out when language starts acting funny. 1:33:25 - 1:35:47 *I’ve Got Beef! - Sharpen your wit, it’s gripe time. Tongue-in-cheek complaints about life’s nonsense, absurd moments, and the little things that make you raise an eyebrow. No actual cows required. 1:35:47 - 1:39:49 *So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish And we’re winding down. Time to tie up a few loose ends, maybe leave some danglers just for fun. This is Spellboundish, after all, so don’t rule out one more rabbit hole before we call it a day. Safety hats? Optional. *Included in this time indent, is theThe Spellboundish end credit tune. Sprinkled with perhaps a little musical mischief as always. 1:39:49 - 1:55:13 *A Quick Audio Warning!* Before we get started - heads up! Our sound effects are running wild again. If you’re chilling with your tea and suddenly hear a crash or bang, don’t blame the sofa. You’ve been warned. Alright, listeners—get comfy, pop on those headphones, keep your biscuits close, and get ready for the charming, the poetic, the peaceful, and the totally bonkers. Let’s go. Tune in next time (episode) for, - Tick, Tock - Wind the clock! Yes, another interesting episode title... A tiny footnote from the Spellboundish corner… If you’ve enjoyed wandering through these words, and dipped your toes into the audio world too (and liked what you heard!), why not spread a little Spellboundish magic? Tell a friend, pass it along, share the love. The more, the merrier, and the more magical. ❤️ Hi, want to give feedback or contribute? Please Email: spellboundish.podcast@gmail.com Hope to

3. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Oggy! Oggy! Oggy!

   Oh dear, I’ve had a sit down, a think, consumed several mugs of tea, stared thoughtfully into the middle distance, and decided it’s time to give the podcast episodes a tiny bit of a revamp from here on in... Well, it was bound to happen eventually, - I’ve finally, better grasped the AI nettle! I know each episode is now voiced by AI, sparing you all from my questionable vocal talents. (You’re welcome). Now, I’m experimenting with AI to jazz up the blurb you’re currently reading, in the hope of luring a few more unsuspecting listeners into the Spellboundish podcast rabbit hole... And so, to Episode 30! Weighing in at a hefty 2 hours, 15 minutes and about 44 seconds, this episode is genuinely all thriller and no filler. Not a bit of fluff in sight. And you can trust me on that, because I wrote the blooming thing. One important update: the Baker’s Dozen section has had a bit of a haircut, with all the unnecessary audio blubber trimmed away. Leaner, cleaner, and straight to the good stuff. So, pop the kettle on, settle yourself in, and have a gander at the contents list below. I promise you, this episode is a corker. Go on, give it a whirl! Enjoy Oggy! Oggy! Oggy! *note* again this ep, there are randomly inserted sound effects. Episode contents list & timings: Intro & audio contents list: 00:00 - 08:21 Mogs musings: 08:21 - 13:49 Back to Beyond: 13:49 - 1:09:01 Calming corner: 1:09:01 - 1:17:34 The Bakers Dozen (updated): 1:17:34 - 1:42:37 Reasons to be cheerful: 1:42:37 - 1:46:41 Poetic licence: 1:46:41 - 1:48:15 Jam first: 1:48:15 - 1:54:53 Buster's bits: 1:54:53 - 1:58:18 So long, and thanks for all the fish: 1:58:18 - 2:08:17 Spellboundish closing theme: 2:08:17 - 2:15:44 Hope you enjoy the show, feel free to pop me an email & tell your friends about this podcast. See you next time with - Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow. Now, there's an episode title that may play havoc with your mind... See you next time! Hi, want to give feedback or contribute? Please Email: spellboundish.podcast@gmail.com Hope to see you in the next episideHere's the link to Chantelle's go fund me page https://gofund.me/25eeaeebAnd here's Nadia's Facebook page, please take a look it will set the scene for the gofund me fundraiserhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093828618976Thank youHere's some helplines and websites that may assist you if needed. Apologies to overseas listeners, but these are UK based.Also, you may need to copy and paste the web addresses for some reason...Shout (text  service) Text 85258 open 24hrs a day, every day (free support by text if you prefer not to speak on the phoneWeb: giveusashout.orgCALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)0800 58 58 58 - daily, 4pm - midnight.Support for people feeling low or experiencing suicidal thoughts.Web: thecalmzone.netNo Panic0300 772 9844Open daily, 10am - 10pmSupport for people experiencing anxiety or panic.Web: nopanic.org.ukDomestic abuse support:Respect (for men experiencing domestic abuse)0808 801 0327, open Monday to Friday, 10am - 5pm.Provides support for men experiencing domestic abuse.Web: mensadviceline.org.ukRefuge (for women experiencing domestic abuse).0808 2000 247, open 24 hrs a day, every day.Web: nationaldahelpline.org.ukMore to follow...

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