New World Witchery -The Folk Magician's Notebook

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Episode 82 – Shapeshifting Nov 23, 2015

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Episode 82 – Shapeshifting Summary: This time, we look at the lore of shapeshifting witches, including loup-garous, Wampus cats, and skinwalkers. We also briefly discuss the idea of hag-riding. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome rewards … Continue reading "Episode 82 – Shapeshifting"

Episode 81 – Magical Occupations Revisited Oct 30, 2015

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Episode 81 – Magical Occupations Revisited Summary: We launch our super-exciting and fun Patreon campaign! Come support us and help us grow (and get cool stuff at the same time)! We also revisit one of the topics we enjoyed most in our early days, Magical Occupations, and add some ‘new’ jobs to the list, as … Continue reading "Episode 81 – Magical Occupations Revisited"

Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales (Part Two) Oct 26, 2015

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Summary: Come pull up a chair by the fireside with Daddy Splitfoot and listen to some devilish folklore submitted by listeners (and expanded upon by your sinister host). This time we visit the American West, particularly the Mormon cultural region, for our lore and legends. Play: Download: Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales … Continue reading "Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales (Part Two)"

Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales (Part One) Oct 09, 2015

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Summary: Come pull up a chair by the fireside with Daddy Splitfoot and listen to some devilish folklore submitted by listeners (and expanded upon by your sinister host). Play: Download: Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales (Part One) -Sources- The source for most of this episode is YOU! Our wonderful listeners, who supplied … Continue reading "Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales (Part One)"

Episode 80 – Call and Response Sep 21, 2015

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Episode 80 – Call and Response Summary: In this month’s episode, we’re responding to some of our listener mail and feedback. We’ll talk about interfaith relationships, doing magical research, folk magic in the Western U.S., and address some questions about technical issues with the show. Play: Download: Episode 80 – Call and Response -Sources- Some … Continue reading "Episode 80 – Call and Response"

Episode 79 – Pow-wow with Rob Phoenix Aug 21, 2015

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Episode 79 – Pow-wow with Rob Phoenix Summary: This episode focuses on the Pennsylvania Dutch system of folk healing and magic known as Pow-wow (among many other names). We look at the cultural history, the religious contexts, and the actual practice of the system itself. Author and Pow-wow practitioner Rob Phoenix brings his extensive knowledge … Continue reading "Episode 79 – Pow-wow with Rob Phoenix"

Special Episode – The Messenger Jul 22, 2015

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Special Episode – The Messenger Cory reads a long but tantalizing tale from horror master Robert W. Chambers as part of the Halloween in July theme. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 78 – Summer of Horror Jul 01, 2015

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Episode 78 – Summer of Horror Laine and Cory explore their favorite films from the supernatural and folk horror genres, and bring the first taste of Halloween in July. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 77 – What Do Witches Do May 25, 2015

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Episode 77 – What Do Witches Do We mine the depths of history and folklore to try to discover where witches might have come from and just what they actually do. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 76 – Spring Symbols Apr 27, 2015

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Episode 76 – Spring Symbols Today we’re tackling a hodgepodge of springtime symbols, including rabbits, eggs, maypoles, and flowers. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)