Welcome to the 83rd episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Enku and Anjel interview Dr. Maggie Froliech about her work on the new testament and how studying the Bible from that context helps to disentangle some of Christianity from the White Nationalist Christo-fascist regime threatening our democracy in the US. Maggie also discusses how her paganism intersects with her scholarship and Enku and Maggie get into it about the Paul letters. At the end of the episode Anjel gives updates to the Patreon. 

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Wild Witches of the Willamette

Claremont School of Theology

Dianic Witchcraft

Tiamat

When God Had a Wife: The Fall and Rise of the Sacred Feminine in the Judeo-Christian Tradition

Dr Paula Fredriksen

Suetonius

What is Hindu nationalism and how does it relate to trouble in Leicester?

Thule Society

Marcus Borg

Rev. John W. Crossin, OSFS, Ph.D.

James C Scott

Pauline Letters

Sojourners Magazine

Jesus and the Empire of God: Royal Language and Imperial Ideology in the Gospel of Mark (The Library of New Testament Studies) 

Sacrificed Meat in Corinth and Jesus Worship as a Cult Among Cults

Society of Biblical Literature- Bible Odyssey 

Mark Goodacre

Warren Carter

Paula Fredriksen

Love in the Time of Nationalism: Dinah, Shechem, and Love Laws

Religion for Breakfast

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

In this Patreon mostly series released on the main feed, Anjel discusses flowering dogwood and how a tree associated with Christianity still has lessons to teach us witches.  Check out other bonus content on our Patreon. 

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Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida): A Guide to the Dogwood Tree

12 Popular Dogwood Trees and Shrubs

Flowering Dogwood Trees and Shrubs: Types, Leaves, Bark – Identification (With Pictures)

Dogwood Tree Facts – Everything You Need to Know

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Welcome to the 82nd episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Ruby, Anjel and James have a candid and open hearted conversation about transness and reflect on the 6 year anniversary of the podcast. 

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Instances of Transness in Nature

Percent of the population of humans born intersex

Pre-Wold War II sex researchers in Germany- Magnus Hirschfeld

AWS shortage

ZEALOT: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth Reza Aslan

Ryan Zynkie and Danes stepping down from Congress

Stonewall

The Mountain by The Gorillaz

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

In this Solstice edition of Deity Deep Dives, Anjel discusses the primordial goddess of the night in Greek Cosmology: Nyx. Anjel discusses the origins of Nyx as well as some of the aspects to her realm and how we as modern humans interface with it. This episode was written by Anjel with music by Ruby. To listen to more episodes like this and support our work, check us out on Patreon.

Show notes

How Was Winter Solstice Celebrated in Ancient Greece?

Nyx: The Eternal Night and her Impact on Greek Mythology

Consequences of Shift Work and Night Work: A Literature Review

9 Effects of Working Night Shift: How to Survive & Stay Healthy

Light Pollution Map

The best places for stargazing in the U.S.

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Welcome to the 81st episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Welcome to the 80th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Ruby and Anjel speak with Sara Levy, trans comedian and this year’s host for the Trans Telethon. We talk about comedy and how it can be a great way to teach people about trans issues with humor and how important it is to platform trans performers during a time when trans people are being scapegoated and demonized. We then discuss this year’s Trans Telethon, our live show happening at the Sparrow and Serpent Pub this year in Eugene OR on Nov 20, 2025 from 9 pm - 10 30 PST. If you can’t be at our benefit live, you can check out the live stream and still donate to our cause, the Rainbow Railroad. 

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Spirit of Peace Community 

Eugene Comedy Scene

Savage Henry Comedy Festival

Norm Macdonald

Norm McDonald’s Roast of Bob Saget

Maria Bamford

Lady Dynamite

Kill Tony

Trans Telethon 3

Rainbow Railroad

Vibin’ with Ashe

Wild Witches of the Willamette

Gender Essentialism in Dianic Witchcraft

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In this episode Anjel does a one on one interview with Kitchen Witch extraordinaire, Dawn Aurora Hunt about how to integrate kitchen witchcraft into your food prep, how to source ingredients with intention, and what are some ways to bring magick into your holidays. After the episode, Anjel talks about the results of this years trans telethon and the last chance to get a reading over zoom if you’re a Patreon supporter. 

Show Notes

Cucina Aurora 

Episode 4: Kombucha Alchemy

Spirit Northwest

Episode 22: Sourdough and Lugh

How Tomatoes are shipped all over the world

Price increases due to tariffs

Yaupon Holly 

Target Boycott

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Welcome to the 80th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Ruby and Anjel speak with Sara Levy, trans comedian and this year’s host for the Trans Telethon. We talk about comedy and how it can be a great way to teach people about trans issues with humor and how important it is to platform trans performers during a time when trans people are being scapegoated and demonized. We then discuss this year’s Trans Telethon, our live show happening at the Sparrow and Serpent Pub this year in Eugene OR on Nov 20, 2025 from 9 pm – 10 30 PST. If you can’t be at our benefit live, you can check out the live stream and still donate to our cause, the Rainbow Railroad. 

Show Notes

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Spirit of Peace Community 

Eugene Comedy Scene

Savage Henry Comedy Festival

Norm Macdonald

Norm McDonald’s Roast of Bob Saget

Maria Bamford

Lady Dynamite

Kill Tony

Trans Telethon 3

Rainbow Railroad

Vibin’ with Ashe

Wild Witches of the Willamette

Gender Essentialism in Dianic Witchcraft

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Welcome to the 79th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

For this year’s Samhain Special, Enku and Anjel share a beautiful, deep and resonating conversation with Seba, the Southern Fried Witch. In this episode we talk about what is to be haunted, dedicated to the land, and how we as witches have the power to heal generational trauma and connect with the truth of our ancestors. Seba speaks in lyrical and candid prose about the Samhain season and how she celebrates it. We talk also about the specificity of being a southerner and Seba shares some of the events of her past year that she wants to compost and gain nutrients from the rot. After the interview, Anjel shares some information about this year’s Trans Telethon and some updates to the Patreon. 

Show Notes

The Southern Fried Witch Podcast

That Witch Life Podcast

Autumnal Tints by Henry D. Thoreau

Byron Ballard

It Didn’t Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle

By Dr. Mark Wolynn

Ep 34- Epigenetics and Ancestral Healing 

Confederate monuments spark debate about how cities remember their history

Ep 77- Crystal Protection with Nicholas Pearson 

Completely Arbortary Podcast- The Mothrix (White Mulberry)

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Welcome to the 78th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Anjel and James speak with Yana, a queer mixed media artist hailing from Southern California, about their journey to reclaim their indigenous Filipino roots. We talk about some of the horrifying monsters of Filipino mythology and then switch gears to discuss queerness, gender identity and de-colonizing one’s own self image. It’s a brave and fascinating discussion where we even explore the use of it pronouns and an intersex trans goddess in pre-Christian Filipino mythology. 

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Bandlab ap

Inside The Terrifying Legend Of The Aswang, The Shapeshifting Filipino Monster That Devours Humans

Trese: The Filipino Folklore Behind Netflix’s New Anime

Mananaggal

10 transgender trailblazers in Philippine showbiz

Queer Mythology in the Philippines

The Creatures of Philippine Lower Mythology By Maximo D. Ramos

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Welcome to the 77th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this interview, Jamie, Enku and Anjel talk to one of our favorite guests and author of 12 books, Nicholas Pearson. In this episode, we talk about incorporating crystals into your practice to protect yourself from psychic attack, and get into some of the specifics as to why crystals work on a metaphysical and scientific basis. This discussion is definitely peak science witch. Before the episode we promoted So Mote That Con on Oct 18-19, 2025, which will be the last So Mote That Con, so get your tickets now.

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Episode 23: The Science and Magick of Crystals with Nicolas Pearson

Christopher Penczak

Gem Therapy in Vedic Astrology: Unlocking the Healing Powers of Gems and Crystals

Marcel Vogel

Oregon sunstones shimmer with mystery

Exploring the Peridot Mesa Mine

Understanding Jasper Mineral: Jasper vs Agate

Thor’s Well

J Allen Cross’ episode on the SWP

Stone Tape Theory 

The Secret Language of Stones by Don Robbins

Labradorite

Nicholas Pearson’s Website

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

In this episode, Anjel recounts their memories of crepe myrtle, its biology, how to best grow it, its medicinal uses and its associations with the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall, as well as its toll on New Orleans, the city they grew  up. Content warning for discussions of death and trauma associated with the storm. Check out this episode and other bonus content on our Patreon. 

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Show Notes

Climate change: global temperature

How Many Households in Washington have AC

Lagerstoemia on Wiki

How To Grow And Care For Crepe Myrtle

Middleton Place Gardens 

In Praise of Crape Myrtle 

ASPCA Crepe Myrtle 

Medicinal use of Crepe Myrtle

Myrtle: a versatile medicinal plant

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