Episode 203 – Dabbling in Witchcraft with Don Martin
We begin 2022 by chatting with Don Martin, author of the book The Dabbler’s Guide to Witchcraft (published under the pen name Fire Lyte). Don talks about social media and magical spirituality, the value of skepticism, and the role of popular culture in spiritual spaces.
Episode 202 – Yuletide Cheer! 2021
We take a slightly different approach to our annual Yuletide festivities, and share a few songs, a lot of lore about favorite holiday traditions we DON’T practice, and a listener email about a holiday divination gift!
Episode 201 – Year of the Witch with Temperance Alden
We chat with author and witch Temperance Alden about her book, the cycles of bioregional animistic life, blood magic, bread, and so much more!
Episode 199 – Screen Time Spookiness
We have a little spooky season fun and discuss some of our favorite recent films, shows, and even podcasts covering supernatural and folk horror!
Special Episode – Scairy Tales – The Boy Who Drew Cats
More spooky stories from the sinister Scairy Godparent this week! We tell the next All Hallows’ Read goodie, one from Japan about a boy who just can’t seem to stop drawing cats…and it may just save his life!
Episode 198 – Working with Spirits with Mme Vendredi
This time we’re turning towards the Mediterranean to talk about djinn, daemons, and other spirits with folk sorceress and grimoire magician Mademoiselle Vendredi.
Special Episode – Scairy Tales – Three Army Surgeons
We begin our descent into darkness for this year’s All Hallows’ Read with a tale from the Brothers Grimm: “The Three Army Surgeons.” Bwahahahaha!
Episode 204 – What is Folk Magic?
Summary: We (finally!) sit down and talk about just what is this folk magic stuff anyway? We discuss what we mean by both “folk” and “magic,” as well as the how and why of digging into your own folk community to uncover enchantment.
Episode 203 – Dabbling in Witchcraft with Don Martin
Summary: We begin 2022 by chatting with Don Martin, author of the book The Dabbler’s Guide to Witchcraft (published under the pen name Fire Lyte). Don talks about social media and magical spirituality, the value of skepticism, and the role of popular culture in spiritual spaces.
What is the New World Witchery?
New World Witchery is a website and podcast dedicated to learning more about North American folk magic and witchcraft traditions. Since 2010, Cory and co-host Laine have tackled topics ranging from Pennsylvania German healing practices to the history of the Satanic Panic to contemporary concerns among magical practitioners.
What is Cory's fountain of knowledge?
Cory, especially, is a fountain of knowledge. They cover all kinds of folk magic practiced in America, and include literary fiction and folk tales at times (especially around the holidays). I look forward to each episode! -Listener Jeannine J., 2015.
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