Welcome to the eight episode in our Patreon mostly series, Deity Deep Dives.

In this special Equinox edition of Deity Deep Dives with musical accompaniment by Ruby, Anjel discusses the mythology of Persephone and how the archetype of the Goddess’ journey to the underworld relates to true crime podcasts.To listen to more episodes like this and support our work, check us out on Patreon.

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Chichan Itza

Equinox myths 

How to celebrate the Fall Equinox

Park Predators Podcast

Why the True Crime Audience Is Predominantly Female

I’ll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer

I’ll be Gone in the Dark Docuseries

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Welcome to the 89th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Anjel interviews Dane, Archaeologist and host of the Youtube channel ArcheaoViking about how archeological evidence informs his spiritual practice of Anglo Saxon Heathenry. We also talk about debunking white nationalist myths that Vikings were racially pure and super soldiers. At the end of the episode, Anjel solicits listeners to send 15 second videos of their dogs to be featured on a new segment on the cooking show on Youtube they produce with their partner, Cooking Mushrooms with Marty. 

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Archaeoviking on Youtube

Blót

Mystic South
Poetic Eddas

Solomon and Saturn

Nine Herbs Charm

The Venerable Bede’s Ecclesiastical history of England

History of the Franks

Einhard’s Life of Charlemagne 

Frankish Runes

Leif Eriksson was Christian

Where did the Horned helmet come from: Der Ring des Nibelungen.

Birka grave Bj 581

Irminsul

The Nazi hunt for holy treasure from Thor’s Hammer to the Holy Grail

Gallic Wars

Eitri database

Quinotaur

Wiki Commons art of Quinotaur

Heathens of Georgia

Helena Blavatsky

Roman von Ungern-Sternberg

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Welcome to the 88th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Anjel gets to have a wonderful conversation with author and teacher Niina Niskanen on Finnish Witchcraft. In this discussion, we talk about Finnish mythology, how it is very anamistic,  and goddesses who have been continually worshipped for 10000 years. We touch on the importance of saunas in spirituality in Finnish Culture as well as some of the important plants and animals in Finnish Folklore. Niina’s book will be available for preorder in December of 2026 and hosts classes on Finnish Witchcraft on her Patreon. 

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Vellamo- Finnish Goddess of Water

Pagan Portals

Finnish Language

Çatalhöyük

Breitenbush Hot Springs

The 10,000-year-old origins of the sauna – and why it’s still going strong – BBC

A child in the Sauna

Hela

Wild Witches Beltane Dance

Kekri

Louhi – Finnish Witch Goddess

Otso -Bear Spirit

Niina Niskanen

Pagan Portals – Soul of Vellamo

Books by Anna-Lenna Siika

Pre Order Niina’s Book 

Fairy Chamber on Pateron 

Niina’s art on Instagram

Finnish Witchcraft on Youtube

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Welcome another episode in our Patreon mostly series, Who’s in Bloom.

In this Who’s in Bloom episode released on the main RSS in celebration of Lughnasadh, Anjel discusses fireweed, the natural bloom clock of the summer season. They also discuss fire as part of the ecosystem and the issues that fire suppression has caused. Right now much of the western US is on fire, and Climate change is making these fires even worse and harder to control. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out our Patreon for more episodes like this.

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Fireweed- Alaska’s Summer Clock

Chamaenerion angustifolium (fireweed)

Rosebay Willowherb

Fireweed on Wikipedia

Collins Ontario

Prichard et al 2021- Adapting western North American forests to climate change and wildfires: 10 common questions

Climate change causing demise of lodgepole pine in western North America

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Welcome to the 87th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this special musical episode, Anjel speaks with Joseph Linahon about his music as well as the importance of experiencing live performance. At the end of the episode, we feature Joseph’s rendition of the song Black and Tan which will be available on his EP coming out July 22, 2026. Be sure to follow his music on Spotify and check out his live performance at an event near you. 

Show Notes

James Linahon

Sherry Scott- Vocalist for Earth Wind and Fire

Wintersun

Ensiferum

Biko Wright

The Dubliners

Faun

Wardruna

Rocky Road to Dublin- Luke Kelly

Fado – Portuguese Folk music

Daoiri Farrell

Boston Irish Festival

Chicago St. Patrick’s festival

Grandfather Mountain Highland games

Montreal Celtic Festival

San Miguel Fraser

Joseph Linahon

The Glensiders

Central Oregon Celtic Festival

Tacoma Highland Games

Athena Caledonia Games

Corvallis Celtic Festival

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire 

Joseph Linahon on Facebook

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Welcome another episode in our Patreon mostly series, Who’s in Bloom.

In this special edition of Who’s in Bloom for the main RSS feed, Anjel talks about St. John’s Wort the sunny yellow flower with a dubious history as a mental health supplement with a digression about mental health and shout out to the podcast, Bad Therapist. 

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The Fast-Spreading Flowering Ground Cover That Flourishes In Sun Or Shade 

How to Grow and Care for St. John’s Wort 

St. John’s Wort and Depression: In Depth | NCCIH 

Bad Therapist

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Welcome to the 86th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In our offering for this year’s Pride Month, Enku and Anjel talk about astrology, give some of their favorite astro hot takes and discuss how astrology can be a useful way to affirm queerness. We also discuss the Age of Aquarius with the current transit of Pluto and what that may mean for AI and humanity within these longer cycles. 

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Discover Your Planetary Time Lord with Annual Profections

Pam Gregory on Youtube

Ep 33- Astrology 202

Wild Witches 8- Astrology 101

Cafe Astrology 

Astroseek

Astro Advice Column: Placidus Vs Whole Sign

The Three Liliths

Chani Nicholas

The Lunar Nodes

Ram Dass

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Welcome another episode in our Patreon mostly series, Who’s in Bloom.

In this episode of Who’s in Bloom released on the main RSS feed, Anjel discusses a delicate wildflower found in forest understories and gardens throughout the PNW: The Pacific Bleeding Heart. They take a small digression to discuss self care for empaths and how this tiny sweet flower can teach us about protecting our hearts. 
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Pacific Bleeding-Heart (Dicentra formosa)

Dicentra formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart)

Calscape- Pacific Bleeding Heart

The Enchanting Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa): A Guide to its Magic, Medicine, and Cultivation

Self Care for Empaths 

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Welcome to the 85th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Anjel and James have a conversation with Chris, aka Glasfear, the owner of the business A Witch’s Place is in the Resistance. In this conversation we discuss his candle making and activism within the Native Rights Movement, as well as how non native people can respectfully take part in Native lead movements. We round off the conversation with Glasfear discussing his devotion to the Morrigan and muse on the question as to whether or not the gods remain when humans are gone. We also give a brief mention of Sun Fest happening June 12-14, 2026 in Vernonia OR that Glafear is going to be the lead ritualist at.  

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Pullayup Nation

Oregon Sunstones

Ep 23- The Science and Magick of Crystals with Nicholas Pearson 

Commercial from the 80s with native man crying

Standing Rock

American Indian Movement

Land Back

Dam removal Klamath River

Salmon Wars

Willamette Falls

Salmon canyon

Ep 16- Reclaiming the Colorado River with John Mahkewa

Sunfest

Janet and Gavin Farrar

Deity Deep Dives- Heqet

The Witches Resistance

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Welcome to the 84th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Anjel and James speak with Mags, Folklorist and Historian of the LDS church about how to heal problematic ancestors, and find ancestors that we do want to uplift and revere. Content warning for mentions of violence and brutality against femme and indigenous people. 

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Zera Pulsipher

Structure of the Mormon Church

Quorum of the 70

Wilford Woodruff

Mountain Meadows Massacre

American Primeval

Parley B Pratt

Murder of Susan Powell

Second-Class Saints: Black Mormons and the Struggle for Racial Equality

by Matthew L. Harris

One drop rule

The Mormon Church owns the most valuable property portfolio in America

At least $15,700,000,000 in holdings.

SEC Charges The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Its Investment Management Company for Disclosure Failures and Misstated Filings

Ezra Taft Benson 

Brigham Young

B. Morris Young

Community of Christ

Jacob Hamblin

Science Witch Podcast episode on Ancestral Healing

John G. Turner books

John Whittemore Historical society 

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