Two Witches, One Teapot

Welcoming to the stage everybody's favorite familiar, the black cat!  Dorina digs into the history of their worship, persecution, and subsequent current day popularity.  Then, Abby all but denounces Thanksgiving and she and Dorina discuss the issues surrounding the holiday and their mutual love of Christmas and Yule.  Please email us at [email protected] if you have research or discussion topics you'd like to hear us do!  

Equipped with a Samhain sized hangover from the night's appropriately celebrated revels, Abby delves into the myths, folklore, and origin of Samhain.  Then, Abby and Dorina discuss the infamous 'crunchy to alt-right pipeline' phenomena, including personal experiences, personal opinions, and as ever a side of laughter to pair with the conversation.  

Grab your garlic necklace and hold on spider monkey, because in this episode, Dorina digs deep into the folklore and history of Vampires.  Then, Abby and Dorina discuss the growing intersection between alternative spiritualism, western medicine, and holistic medicine.  Please keep in mind that we're just two witchy women chatting about our personal experiences, not medical professionals!  We would always recommend speaking with a professional about your mental and physical health if you have questions or concerns!  Thank you, and now back to your irregularly scheduled nonsense.    

Close off your wells and open your closet doors, friends, because in this episode Abby reads three infamous tales of Japanese horror that will put a chill down your spine.  After, Dorina walks through the treacherous territory that is Mercury Retrograde to highlight it's silver linings and detail the most common pitfalls.  

**Trigger warning** This episode contains the following subject matter: mild descriptions of abuse, murder, brief mention of suicide.   

In this episode, Dorina introduces the legend and lure of an ancient civilization called Lemuria. Abby then leads a discussion on self care and the fine line between care and instant gratification.

The much anticipated follow up to the previous episode, Abby delves into the two most prevalent theories surrounding the still unsolved mystery of Il Mostro di Firenze, or the Monster of Florence.  Then, Dorina leads a discussion on appropriating practices and issues surrounding cultural appropriation in both mundane and magical life.  

**Trigger Warning** This episode contains the following subject matter: murder, suicide, rape, bodily mutilation, and sexual content.      

In this episode, Abby talks about an infamous Italian serial killer known as the Monster of Florence. Dorina and Abby share their opinions on dream interpretation. 

**Trigger Warning** This episode contains the following subject matter: murder, suicide, rape, bodily mutilation, graphic descriptions of human anatomy, and sexual content. 

Dorina describes the different conspiracies surrounding the Denver International Airport (DIA), and Abby addresses the moral ambiguity of hexes and curses in witchcraft.

In this episode, Abby tells stories of Matrix-like experiences had by everyday people. Dorina and Abby discuss what they understand about familiars, using their own furry friends as reference. 

To kick off their second season, Dorina talks about the horrific events that surrounded the filming of some of Hollywood's most famous movies. Abby introduces an ethical conundrum: true crime, helpful or harmful?

**Trigger Warning** This episode contains the following subject matter: murder and murder/suicide, fatal and nonfatal accidents, violence, and animal attacks.