Stirring the Cauldron

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Episode 914: Bonnie Vent-Soul Purpose Report Jul 24, 2026

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Bonnie is the creator of the Soul Purpose Report, a unique offering that blends intuitive remote viewing with energetic mapping to help clients align with their life mission.

Episode 913: Scott Cunningham-The Path Taken Jul 10, 2026

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A moving portrait of the iconic figure who led the way in establishing Wicca in North America―with remembrances of his life by his sister, Christine Cunningham Ashworth, and appreciations written by key figures in today’s world of witchcraft, magic, tarot, and astrology.

The iconic and renowned bestselling author Scott Cunningham (1956–1993) played a significant role in establishing Wicca in North America. His pioneering book Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner radically altered the practice of Wicca, enabling practitioners to self-initiate. Scott’s books, especially his encyclopedias, remain popular today, years after his death. In recent years, Scott has also emerged as a celebrated queer icon, especially in the witchcraft world. Although so many people have come to Wicca and Paganism through his books, little is actually known about Scott Cunningham as a person.

His little sister, Christine Cunningham Ashworth, seeks to remedy that. Christine grew up with him, laughed with him, learned with him, fought with him, and shared joys and sorrows. She writes about their childhood, gives a peek into their parents’ lives, and brings to life what it was like to grow up in the Cunningham household. She explores the trajectory of Scott’s magical path and affirms his legacy. Christine shares family photos and lifts the veil from Scott’s life.

Episode 912: Lon Milo DuQuette-The Weiser Book of Horror or Occult Jul 03, 2026

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Packed with stories selected and introduced by one of todays leading esoteric scholars, this book will do more than make your toes curl and your skin crawl. These tales reveal hidden truths and forbidden pursuits, and divulge the secrets of magical initiation. Covering topics from rituals to hauntings to the Devil himself, this one-of-a-kind volume includes selections from: Aleister Crowley * Ambrose Bierce * Arthur Machen *Edgar Allan Poe * Robert W. Chambers * Ralph Adams Cram * H.P. Lovecraft * Dion Fortune * Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton *Bram Stoker.
As Lon Milo DuQuette writes in his introduction, horror takes its time. It creeps in, seeps in, and lingers. These stories will stay with you, biting at your heels from the shadows. Don't say we didn't warn you…

Episode 911: Jacki Smith-Ghosts Are Not Zoo Animals Jun 26, 2026

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Marla & Ron speak with author & witch Jacki Smith. Topics include witches, Ghosts are not zoo animals, ghost hunting & more.

Episode 910: It's All About AI Jun 19, 2026

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What do you think about AI? Is it wonderful, or do you think that they will take over the world?

Episode 909: Gypsey Teague- The Witch's Guide to Wands Jun 12, 2026

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The wand is the most important component of the witch's toolbox. Based on her deep knowledge of plant science and ethnobotany and years of magical practice, the author examines the uses and benefits of each wand component (primarily woods, shrubs, grasses, vines, and some metals). She also explores their associations to various gods and goddesses, relationships to specific types of magic, and the results a practitioner can expect to achieve. She also includes tips and resources for finding materials, handcrafting, and correspondence charts for easy reference. The final section focuses on the wands used in the "Harry Potter" series.

This is the ultimate guide for witches and pagans everywhere.

Episode 908: Laugh with Phillip "MooNIE" Johnson Jun 05, 2026

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These days, there's not too much to laugh about, so I asked my friend, Philip Earl Johnson, a versatile actor and variety performer who makes adults and children alike laugh when watching the MooNiE show at festivals throughout the country, to talk about the subject of laughter.

Episode 907: Mary Colvin-How To Build and Use Your Own Apothecary May 29, 2026

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With a little bit of knowledge, Mary Colvin, RH (AHG) believes that anyone can develop their own homemade remedies and medicines. In The Herbalist’s Guide, she introduces you to the world of herbalism and shares her own knowledge about herbal actions, the concept of energetics and its importance in herbalism, basic botany, harvesting, herbal preparations, miscellaneous materials used to make herbal medicine, and other tools of the trade.

Episode 906: The Shadow People with Paul Taitt May 22, 2026

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Marla & Ron speak with author Paul Taitt on his documentary on shadow people.

Episode 905: Ghost Chronicles with our guest Varla Ventura May 15, 2026

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This was a fun podcast with Varla, The Mistress of the Bizarre