New World Witchery - The Search for American Traditional Witchcraft

Summary: We dampen our spirits–in the best possible way–and take a look at the folk magic of storms, fog, rain, and other wet weather in our latest Cunningham book club episode. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome … Continue reading "Episode 177 – The Stormy Spellcaster Book Club"

Summary: We feature listener feedback of the macabre, morbid, and magical in this episode. We’ll hear tales of nighttime peepers, Wild Hunt taunters, creepy floating lights, and more! Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome rewards at the … Continue reading "Episode 176 – Spooktacular Listener Tales"

Summary: We conclude our annual #AllHallowsRead with a spooky tale of New Year’s Eve terror adapted from one shared by a listener, one we’re calling “He Likes It Loud.” Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome rewards at … Continue reading "Special Episode – Camp Splitfoot – He Likes It Loud"

Summary: We continue our tales around the bewitched bonfire with our second installment this #AllHallowsRead. This time, we hear “The Avenging Voice,” a tale adapted from Midwestern folklore.   Play Download: Special Episode – Camp Splitfoot – The Avenging Voice Play: -Sources- This tale is read by Laine, and adapted from a story found in … Continue reading "Special Episode – Camp Splitfoot – The Avenging Voice"

Summary: We begin our annual All Hallows Read tradition by visiting our local campsite, Camp Splitfoot. Tonight, we hear the tale of “Junior,” inspired by a local legend from author Victoria Raschke. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get … Continue reading "Special Episode – Camp Splitfoot – Junior"

Summary: Once again we dive into Cunningham’s Earth Power folk magic books, and get a little bit of everything! We talk candles, dolls, wax figures, mirrors, stars, and more in this one! Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome … Continue reading "Episode 175 – The Kitchen Sink Magic Book Club"

Summary: We talk with author and conjure worker Jake Richards about folk magic in the Southern Highlands, the many magical-cultural influences found throughout the mountains, and what people get right and wrong about Appalachia. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and … Continue reading "Episode 174 – Backwoods Witchcraft with Jake Richards"

Summary: We take a second look (after eight years) at the role of animals in folk magic. We talk about the use of animals as personal representations, issues of animal sacrifice, working with deceased pets, and animals in tarot and astrology. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as … Continue reading "Episode 173 – Magical Animals Revisited"

Summary: We are joined by geophysicist, volcanologist, and magical friend of the show Kathleen Borealis to talk about rocks, gems, and geology for witchy folk. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome rewards at the same time. Even … Continue reading "Episode 172 – Magic Rocks with Kathleen Borealis"

Summary: We use our monthly book club to look at questions surround the magic found in stones, gems, minerals, magnets, and just for fun, trees as well! Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome rewards at the same … Continue reading "Episode 171 – The Stone Magic Book Club"