Welcome to the inaugural episode of CovenCast! We're talking about the history of Halloween, or Samhain and discussing our favorite holiday pastimes. 

Episode 1: All Hallow's Eve

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Some simple stuff about cursing, in case you need it.    Content warning: mentions of death and blood. 

Episode 9.5: Kat's Crash Course on Cursing

This episode we talk about demons and exorcisms! Including some information about "evil" beings in other mythologies.  Content warning: mentions of parental abuse, neglect, and death.

Episode 9: Demons

Some tips for how to celebrate the holiday along with a few folktales behind the traditions. Featuring: Emma, your friendly neighborhood interdimensional being. 

Episode 8: Ostara

In honor of Mardi Gras we are bringing you a brief history of New Orleans, Mardi Gras, Voodoo (Marie Laveau and Voodoo origins), pop culture representations of Voodoo.  We do not go in depth with our discussion of Voodoo as none of us have the cultural background or experience that would allow us to speak knowledgeably about the inner workings of this practice. If you are interested in how to do Voodoo or start along that path, we recommend checking other sources from individuals who do practice and have the proper experience.  Mentions of Delphine LaLaurie, abuse and murder. 

Episode 7: Down In New Orleans

We talk about love! Romantic love, self love, love spells, and all associated things!  Focuses on: Goddesses, spell ingredients, ethical practice, and some brief Valentine's day history Content warning: mentions of sex 

Episode 1: All Hallow's Eve

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