New World Witchery - The Search for American Traditional Witchcraft

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). Play: Download: Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales (Part One) -Sources- The source for most of this episode is YOU! Our wonderful listeners, who supplied … Continue reading "Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales (Part One)"

Episode 80 – Call and Response Summary: In this month’s episode, we’re responding to some of our listener mail and feedback. We’ll talk about interfaith relationships, doing magical research, folk magic in the Western U.S., and address some questions about technical issues with the show. Play: Download: Episode 80 – Call and Response -Sources- Some … Continue reading "Episode 80 – Call and Response"

Episode 79 – Pow-wow with Rob Phoenix Summary: This episode focuses on the Pennsylvania Dutch system of folk healing and magic known as Pow-wow (among many other names). We look at the cultural history, the religious contexts, and the actual practice of the system itself. Author and Pow-wow practitioner Rob Phoenix brings his extensive knowledge … Continue reading "Episode 79 – Pow-wow with Rob Phoenix"

Special Episode – The Messenger Cory reads a long but tantalizing tale from horror master Robert W. Chambers as part of the Halloween in July theme. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 78 – Summer of Horror Laine and Cory explore their favorite films from the supernatural and folk horror genres, and bring the first taste of Halloween in July. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 77 – What Do Witches Do We mine the depths of history and folklore to try to discover where witches might have come from and just what they actually do. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 76 – Spring Symbols Today we’re tackling a hodgepodge of springtime symbols, including rabbits, eggs, maypoles, and flowers. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 75 – Moon Magic Laine returns and we discuss the lore and magical uses of the moon. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 74 – Grimoires with Atticus Hob Our February episode features a discussion of magical books with Atticus Hob. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 73 – Protection Magic We begin 2015 by looking at personal protection spells and talismans. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)