This week, we’re talking about molasses, “just to get your legs to open up," according to Aunt Franny. What starts as a throwaway line over tequila at the Owens’ dining room table opens into something much richer: slow magic, guarded hearts, and why love in Practical Magic is never meant to be rushed.

From Alice Hoffman’s books to folk magic, foodways, science, and molasses’s darker history, we follow this sticky ingredient from kitchen tables to spell jars to Boston’s streets. Sweet, binding, complicated, and anything but innocent—molasses has a lot more to say than you might expect.

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This week, we turn our gaze upward to the Winter Triangle—three stars, one fleeting pattern, and a single, quiet mention in The Book of Magic that carries far more weight than it first appears.

Appearing at the height of winter and fading predictably by season’s end, the Winter Triangle becomes a lens for understanding February as a time of purification, inner dedication, and subtle awakening. We unpack the science behind the stars, why Hoffman chose a pattern that disappears on schedule, and how grief, winter magic, Imbolc, Candlemas, Celtic winter goddesses, and Pisces season all point to the same truth: some transitions are orderly, inevitable, and deeply human. This episode isn’t about finding comfort in the sky—it’s about recognizing when a season has already begun to change, whether we feel ready or not.

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The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media.

The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast.

All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.

Are we saddened by the news that a PRACTICAL MAGIC MUSICAL won't be brought to you by US, The Stinas, YES. Are we disappointed and a little heartbroken after four years of work, also YES. 💔

BUT THAT'S WHEN WE PIVOT! 🛋️They go left, and we go for the preverbal uppercut to the world of musical stage production with something even better. In today's episode, we'll talk a little bit about our "Pivot Plans".

Thank you for all the love and support. We will continue to bring Practical Magic-inspired music and witchy content to you here, every week on MAGNOLIA STREET.

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If you love our Practical Magic-Inspired Original Music, download our debut EP Welcome to the Neighborhood | The Magnolia Street Sessions: Volume 1 over on ⁠our bandcamp⁠, or ⁠stream right here on Spotify⁠!

We’re back, witches! Season 4 is officially open, and the Stinas are kicking the door wide open.

In this season premiere, we’re catching you up on what we were up to during the break, the magic we were quietly brewing behind the scenes, and why this season already feels bigger, bolder, and a little more unhinged in the best way.

We talk intentions for Season 4, the themes that keep tugging at us, and the topics we cannot wait to dive into next, from folklore and witchcraft to pop culture, history, and the strange little corners where belief and curiosity collide.

Expect intuition, laughter, mild chaos, strong opinions, and the kind of conversations that start as a joke and end as a revelation.

If you’ve missed us, we missed you more. Grab your coffee, light a candle, and settle in. Season 4 starts now, and yes, the Stinas are very much back on their nonsense.

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The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media.

The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast.

All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.

As the veil thins and the jack-o’lanterns glow, the Stinas close out Season 3 of The Magnolia Street Podcast with a spellbinding Halloween celebration! 🎃✨ In this nostalgic finale, Justina and Kristina take a trip down memory lane—reflecting on their favorite (and spookiest!) moments from the past season. You’ll also be treated to the debut of a brand-new original song, and Kristina shares the long-awaited synopsis of her upcoming novel, Echo in the Marsh.

To top it all off, the duo reads eerie tales submitted by their patrons—each one perfectly steeped in autumn magic and Halloween spirit. Cozy up with your cider and candy corn, and join us for laughter, goosebumps, and gratitude as we wrap another enchanted season on Magnolia Street. 🕯️🍂

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The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media.

The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the movie score music shared within the podcast.

All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.

This week, we’re venturing into the shadowed crossroads between life and death — exploring necromancy, resurrection, and the desperate lengths witches have gone to for love and loss. From Sally’s tearful plea for the aunts to bring Michael back, to the infamous “trash witch” attempt that saw Sally and Gillian raise Jimmy from the dead, we’re unpacking how Practical Magic intertwines resurrection with grief, consequence, and feminine power.

We’ll also trace these cinematic moments back through history — to the rise of Spiritualism in the 19th century, when séances, spirit boards, and table-tipping became tools for mourning and mysticism alike. What drew people to the idea of crossing that veil? And why does the line between devotion and desperation blur so easily when it comes to the dead we love?

Light a candle, grab your salt, and join us as we lift the veil on necromancy, the Owens way.

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The Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic.

The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media.

The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the movie score music shared within the podcast.

All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.

This week, we’re diving into the underworld of the mighty goddess Hekate, or as she’s briefly invoked in Practical Magic’s infamous resurrection scene, “Mighty Hectate, make it right!” We’ll also find her presence woven through Alice Hoffman’s novels, as she guides the Owens women through darkness, transformation, and choice.

Joining us today is Vincent Higginbotham, author of How Witchcraft Saved My Life: Practical Advice for Transformative Magick and co-author of Thrifty Witchery: Magick for the Penny-Pinching Practitioner, both published through Llewellyn. Vincent’s story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and the kind of magick born from survival. Through his devotion to Hekate and a longing for a maternal presence in his life, he’s learned that vulnerability is power and transformation can bloom even in the darkest shadows.

Together, we explore Hekate’s many faces — torchbearer, keyholder, and guardian of the crossroads— and what it means to walk her path in modern witchcraft. Kristina’s hesitations about getting to know the great goddess herself are then put to rest (because sometimes the dark can be surprisingly welcoming).

All that and more about Hekate: The Mighty Queen of land, sea, and sky!

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The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media.

The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the movie score music shared within the podcast.

All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.

We’re calling bullshit on burnout. In this episode, we’re slowing down and giving ourselves a little self-care after feeling totally drained by the wave of seasonal sickness and ragweed that’s been floating around in the air.

Join us for a cozy chat and a cup of tea as we talk about boosting your immune system, clearing congestion, and—most importantly—letting go of the guilt that comes with rest. Because sometimes the most radical thing you can do is just breathe, sip, and be still.

Also, Justina is spilling the tea on her latest Autumn Equinox “witch party”, that has her asking herself, “AM I THE DRAMA?”…and The Stinas get their first “LIVE and on the air” caller! Who can it be?! Tune in to find out!

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The Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic.

The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media.

The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the movie score music shared within the podcast.

All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.

In this episode, we journey through Alice Hoffman’s entire Practical Magic universe—from Magic Lessons to The Book of Magic, alongside the beloved 1998 film—to uncover the mysteries of Spirit, the fifth and most elusive element of the witch’s pentagram.

While earth, air, fire, and water are easy to spot, Spirit is subtle: it’s the breath that leaves with Aunt Isabelle, the apparition of Regina Owens arriving with a prophecy, and the invisible threads of love and fate that bind the Owens family across time.

Together, we’ll explore how Spirit surfaces in Hoffman’s stories as astral travel, vision, legacy, and connection between worlds.

Join us as we follow sparrows into the night sky, unearth ancestral gifts, and learn how the often-overlooked element of Spirit might be the one that ties the magic together.

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The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media.

The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the movie score music shared within the podcast.

All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.

Come join the MURDER, as we turn our gaze skyward to the dark wings circling above the Owens family: The ever-mysterious crow. From their deep roots in folklore as messengers, tricksters, and omens, to their haunting presence in Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic series, crows remind us that magic is often found in shadow as much as in light.

We’ll explore how these intelligent birds embody themes of transformation, prophecy, and ancestral guidance, and why they continue to appear when the veil between worlds thins.

Join us as we follow the caw of the crow through history, myth, and the world of Practical Magic—and discover what messages might be waiting for you in their call.

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The Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic.

The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media.

The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the movie score music shared within the podcast.

All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.