New World Witchery - The Search for American Traditional Witchcraft

Summary: We look back at the subject of broom closets this time around, and then dive into the uses of everyday and household ingredients in folk magic. 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 88 – Everyday Magic"

Episode 87 – Revisiting Cold Spells Summary: We start our episode by looking back at an earlier episode’s topic, getting out of a magical ‘cold spell’ or rut. The second part of the show is about how our witchcraft practices have evolved over the past few years. Please check out our Patreon page! You can … Continue reading "Episode 87 – Revisiting Cold Spells"

Episode 86 – Local Witchcraft with Chris Orapello Summary: In this show, Cory interviews Chris Orapello and his Majestic Consort, Tara, about their work with their local folkloric spirit, as well as their personal journeys into magical practice. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a … Continue reading "Episode 86 – Local Witchcraft with Chris Orapello"

Special Episode – Favorite Episodes Summary: We take advantage of a rare opportunity to chat in person, and discuss some of our favorite past episodes of New World Witchery (if you’re a new listener, this is a good way to get a feel for some of our previous shows). Apologies for the strange sound quality … Continue reading "Special Episode – Favorite Episodes"

Episode 85 – Yuletide Cheer! 2015 Summary: Our annual holiday music show is light on the talk (due to Cory’s recent illness) and heavy on the, well, wassailing. So pour a warm cup of something delicious and enjoy!   Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as … Continue reading "Episode 85 – Yuletide Cheer! 2015"

Episode 84 – Dolls and Magic Summary: This episode is a season-appropriate discussion of toys in magic, particularly dolls. We’ll talk about how dolls and poppets get used magically, as well as why they tend to show up in folk and popular horror so often.   Please check out our Patreon page! You can help … Continue reading "Episode 84 – Dolls and Magic"

Episode 83 – Shapeshifting Revisited Summary: Tonight we have a special guest with us to discuss shapeshifting once more. Plus we’ll hear an Appalachian folktale and a few shapeshifting spells, too!   Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some … Continue reading "Episode 83 – Shapeshifting Revisited"

Episode 82 – Shapeshifting Summary: This time, we look at the lore of shapeshifting witches, including loup-garous, Wampus cats, and skinwalkers. We also briefly discuss the idea of hag-riding.   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 82 – Shapeshifting"

Episode 81 – Magical Occupations Revisited Summary: We launch our super-exciting and fun Patreon campaign! Come support us and help us grow (and get cool stuff at the same time)! We also revisit one of the topics we enjoyed most in our early days, Magical Occupations, and add some ‘new’ jobs to the list, as … Continue reading "Episode 81 – Magical Occupations Revisited"

Summary: Come pull up a chair by the fireside with Daddy Splitfoot and listen to some devilish folklore submitted by listeners (and expanded upon by your sinister host). This time we visit the American West, particularly the Mormon cultural region, for our lore and legends. Play: Download: Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales … Continue reading "Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales (Part Two)"