New World Witchery – The Search for American Traditional Witchcraft
A show about magic and witchcraft in North America
SHOWNOTES FOR PODCAST SPECIAL – PUSHED
Summary
We begin our 2014 All Hallows Read scary story fest with this tale of bullying and revenge. Our focus this month is on urban legends, and be warned, things might get pretty scary.
Sources
I found versions of this urban legend here and here. The actual version I tell on the show is my own rendition of this story.
Music
“Grifos Muertos” by Jeffery Luck Lucas, from his album What We Whisper, on Magnatune.com
Special Episode – Pushed
We begin our 2014 All Hallows Read with a story of high school bullying…and revenge.
(complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)
Summary:
This episode centers on Cory’s new home, Pennsylvania, and its magical/mystical lore. We have interviews, stories, conversations, and songs to help get a glimpse at the enchantment of the Keystone State.
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Download: New World Witchery – Episode 68
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Websites, Guests, & Visitors:
Books:
Please send in contest entries to compassandkey@gmail.com! We are giving away a copy of 54 Devils (my book, in either digital or print form, whichever you prefer) and a digital copy of Carolina Gonzalez’s book on reading the Spanish cards as well. All you have to do is send us your weirdest or most unique piece of personal holiday lore, along with a name we can read on-air and a general location (‘Illinois’ or ‘the Midwest,’ for example).
If you have feedback you’d like to share, email us or leave a comment. We’d love to hear from you!
Don’t forget to follow us at Twitter! And check out our Facebook page!
Promos & Music
Title music: “Homebound,” by Jag, from Cypress Grove Blues. From Magnatune.
Incidental music The Happy Dutchmen, from Archive.org. Songs include “The Pennsylvania Polka,” “The Beer Barrel Polka,” and “Eidelweiss,” among others.
Promos:
1. Down at the Crossroads
Episode 68 – Magical Pennsylvania
This evening we explore the magic of Pennsylvania with stories, interviews, and song.
(complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)
Summary:
Tonight we have an interview with the magical Carolina Gonzalez, a curandera based in the Canary Islands. We’ll also have a brief overview of what curanderismo and brujeria are, and we announce a new contest!
Play:
Download: Episode 67 – Curanderismo with Carolina Gonzalez
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We definitely think you should check out the Camino de Yara site, home to our guest, Carolina Gonzalez. While you’re there check out her sites on Maria Lionza and her shop, too!
The article I read is Blog Post 134 –Brujeria and Curanderismo: A (Very Brief) Overview. You can find links to all my references there as well.
I’m going to be at the Philadelphia Pagan Pride Day on August 30, 2014, if you care to stop by!
I will also be at the next Pagan Podkin Supermoot, hosted by Fire Lyte in Chicago (in conjunction with the Pagan Pride Day up there).
Please send in contest entries to compassandkey@gmail.com! We are giving away a copy of 54 Devils (my book, in either digital or print form, whichever you prefer) and a digital copy of Carolina Gonzalez’s book on reading the Spanish cards as well. All you have to do is send us your weirdest or most unique piece of personal holiday lore, along with a name we can read on-air and a general location (‘Illinois’ or ‘the Midwest,’ for example).
If you have feedback you’d like to share, email us or leave a comment. We’d love to hear from you!
Don’t forget to follow us at Twitter! And check out our Facebook page!
Promos & Music
Title music: “Homebound,” by Jag, from Cypress Grove Blues. From Magnatune.
Incidental music is “Corrido de Ixtlahuaca,” by Ixtlahuaca and “Arrancame la Vida,” by Chavela Vargas, both from Archive.org.
Promos:
Episode 67 – Curanderismo with Carolina Gonzalez
Tonight we briefly examine the practices of brujeria and curanderismo, then have an interview with Canarian curandera Carolina Gonzalez.
(complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)
Summary:
In tonight’s episode (slightly belated, my apologies), we have an excellent discussion of Sacred Artistry and Enchanted Worldviews with the wonderful Bri Saussy. I bookend the interview with a pair of readings on the topic as well. Thanks for your patience, and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!
Play:
Download: New World Witchery – Episode 66
Play:
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Keep watching for information on the next Pagan Podkin Supermoot, hosted by Fire Lyte in Chicago (in conjunction with the Pagan Pride Day up there).
If you have feedback you’d like to share, email us or leave a comment. We’d love to hear from you!
Don’t forget to follow us at Twitter! And check out our Facebook page!
Promos & Music
Title music: “Homebound,” by Jag, from Cypress Grove Blues. From Magnatune.
Promos:
1) Betwixt and Between
Episode 66 – Sacred Artistry with Bri Saussy
In this episode, we discuss Sacred Artistry and an Enchanted Worldview with Bri Saussy of Milagro Roots.
(complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)
Summary:
This episode features an extended discussion with Fire Lyte of Inciting a Riot about the recent Slender Man stabbing incident, mental health and treatment, folk belief, and faith-directed action in the magical spirituality community.
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Download: New World Witchery – Episode 65
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While the discussion ranges widely, here are some highlights:
Keep watching for information on the next Pagan Podkin Supermoot, hosted by Fire Lyte in Chicago (in conjunction with the Pagan Pride Day up there).
If you have feedback you’d like to share, email us or leave a comment. We’d love to hear from you!
Don’t forget to follow us at Twitter! And check out our Facebook page!
Promos & Music
Title music: “Homebound,” by Jag, from Cypress Grove Blues. From Magnatune.
Promos:
1) Inciting a Riot
2) Betwixt and Between
Episode 65 – The Slender Man Discussion (with Fire Lyte)
This show features a special extended discussion with Fire Lyte of Inciting a Riot. We will look at the recent Slender Man stabbing case, mental health, and folk faith and action in the magical spirituality community.
(complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)
New World Witchery - The Search for American Traditional Witchcraft 