CovenCast: The Modern Witch's Guide to Myth and Magic

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**CovenCast: The Modern Witch’s Guide to Myth and Magic**

CovenCast is a podcast focusing on the history of paganism, comparing the old with the new.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 9.5: Kat's Crash Course on Cursing Apr 22, 2019

Some simple stuff about cursing, in case you need it.

Content warning: mentions of death and blood.

Episode 9: Demons Apr 10, 2019

This episode we talk about demons and exorcisms! Including some information about "evil" beings in other mythologies.

Content warning: mentions of parental abuse, neglect, and death.

Episode 8: Ostara Mar 21, 2019

Some tips for how to celebrate the holiday along with a few folktales behind the traditions. Featuring: Emma, your friendly neighborhood interdimensional being.

Episode 7: Down In New Orleans Mar 06, 2019

In honor of Mardi Gras we are bringing you a brief history of New Orleans, Mardi Gras, Voodoo (Marie Laveau and Voodoo origins), pop culture representations of Voodoo.

We do not go in depth with our discussion of Voodoo as none of us have the cultural background or experience that would allow us to speak knowledgeably about the inner workings of this practice. If you are interested in how to do Voodoo or start along that path, we recommend checking other sources from individuals who do practice and have the proper experience.

Mentions of Delphine LaLaurie, abuse and murder.

Episode 6: Love Potion No. 9 Feb 20, 2019

We talk about love! Romantic love, self love, love spells, and all associated things!

Focuses on: Goddesses, spell ingredients, ethical practice, and some brief Valentine's day history

Content warning: mentions of sex

Episode 5: Imbolc Feb 04, 2019

Some history about Imbolc, Brigid, and ways to celebrate the holiday, both old and new!

Episode 4: Now That's What I Call Satanism Jan 17, 2019

We look at this history of Satanism and Satanic practice. We discuss the beliefs and ideals of Satanism and how they often get misunderstood or used as an excuse for bad things. Featuring discussion about the Satanic Panic.

Content Warning: Discussion of Murder. Brief mentions of blood and child abuse.

Episode 3: Yuletide Yeetings Jan 01, 2019

A brief exploration of the pagan roots for some of our favorite Christmas traditions and the history of the winter holidays! Featuring: Our favorite ways to get into the Christmas spirit, Yule, Saturnalia, Kat's lack of snow experience, Saint Nick, and Krampus.

Episode 2.5: Europe's Witch Trials Nov 28, 2018

A brief history of the witch trials in Europe, how they started and why witches were thought of as Satan worshipers.

Episode 2: Salem Witch Trials Nov 18, 2018

Some history and theories about the notorious Salem Witch trials of 1692.