New World Witchery - The Search for American Traditional Witchcraft

Summary: In our Yuletide episode, we listen to carols (and of course some wassails), hear a story about an ember-eating ancient creature, and share listener greetings for the season.   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 … Continue reading "Episode 120 – Yuletide Cheer! 2017"

Summary: We discuss all sorts of topics as we bring on author, dancer, artist, and all around righteous witch Laura Tempest Zakroff. We hear her takes on the many forms of cauldrons (you have more in your house than you know), sigils, and contemporary methods for traditional witchcraft. We also look at a strange and … Continue reading "Episode 119 – Of Cauldrons and Sigils with Laura Tempest Zakroff"

Summary: TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with some sensitive and difficult concepts including child abuse. Please take care of yourself and do not listen if that will cause you harm. In this episode, we are tackling the historical and cultural phenomenon of the Satanic Panic that occurred during the last half of the twentieth century. … Continue reading "Episode 118 – The Satanic Panic"

Summary: This is the episode in which we tackle some of the many wonderful submissions to our “everyday magical object” contest. We’ve got ideas for cat whiskers, subway coins, and skeleton keys, among others, and we’ll be introducing plans for our new segment.   Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the … Continue reading "Episode 117 – Everyday Magical Objects"

Summary: For our recent live broadcast/group chat, we brought on two of our supporters—AthenaBeth and Heather—to share their spookiest encounters. Then we all discussed other spooky stories sent in by listeners, and the eerie #DearDavid phenomenon.   Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar … Continue reading "Episode 116 – Spooky Stories Live! 2017"

Summary: In our third October 2017 #AllHallowsRead tale, we’re turning to a familiar trope: the slumber party séance with a Ouija board. Of course, this being October and the month of spooky stories, things do not turn out all that well for those using the Talking Board.   Play: Download: Special Episode – The Talking … Continue reading "Special Episode – The Talking Board"

Summary: Our second #AllHallowsRead episode is about a game almost everyone has played: tag. Only this time, we’re playing in the dark, and a new player arrives just in time to cause a few chills.   Play: Download: Special Episode – Can Peter Play    -Sources- I’ve adapted this version based on several similar tag … Continue reading "Special Episode – Can Peter Play?"

Special Episode – The Dumb Supper Summary: This is our first 2017 #AllHallowsRead tale, “The Dumb Supper.” A girl and her friends try out a marriage divination ritual, and find out that things don’t always go according to plan. Play: Download: Special Episode – The Dumb Supper    -Sources- This story is loosely based on … Continue reading "Special Episode – The Dumb Supper"

Summary: We dig into our witchy mail bag for this episode. We discuss the land of Oz, fumigating your purse or wallet, and announcing contest winners, among many other topics.   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 115 – We Have the Best Listeners"

Summary: With the solar eclipse coming up, we look at eclipse folklore and magic, then expand into the heavens to discuss other solar and stellar lore and enchantments.   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 "Episode 114 – Of Suns, Stars, and Magic"