Special Episode – Haunted Heads
This evening we bring you two stories which have become urban legends, focusing on the creepy cranium.
(complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)
Category: Podcast
Podcast Special – The Last Dance
SHOWNOTES FOR PODCAST SPECIAL – THE LAST DANCE
Summary
Our second 2014 All Hallows Read urban legend is a tale from San Antonio, TX. It centers on a nightclub and a rather unwelcome guest.
Sources
I first found this urban legend on the Snopes site. The actual version I tell on the show is my own rendition of this story.
Play
Special Episode – The Last Dance
Music
“Grifos Muertos” by Jeffery Luck Lucas, from his album What We Whisper, on Magnatune.com
Incidental music can be found at Archive.org.
Special Episode – The Last Dance
Special Episode – The Last Dance
Our second All Hallows Read episode this year is an urban legend centered on a San Antonio nightclub, and a rather unwelcome guest.
(complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)
Podcast Special – Pushed
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
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)
Podcast 68 – Magical Pennsylvania
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.
Play:
Download: New World Witchery – Episode 68
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Websites, Guests, & Visitors:
- Philadelphia Pagan Pride Day – Where we recorded a number of this show’s interviews.
- Great folks I met (and in some cases, recorded) at PPD Philly: Jowzeph (Old Gods & Indoor Plumbing) and Anne (The Gods Are Bored).
- The Witches of Pennsylvania Facebook Group – The best place to contact our interviewee, Thomas White
- Chris Orapello was a lovely addition to our conversation (my apologies that the sound quality during his interview was a bit wonky). See his promo link below, too.
- Distelfink Sippschaft – Where you can find out more about Urglaawe and its lore
Books:
- Witches of Pennsylvania: Occult History & Lore, by Thomas White (also see his author page for more titles)
- The First Book of Urglaawe Myths, by Robert L. Schreiwer (see our previous Pow-wow episode for an interview with him)
- Spooky Pennsylvania, by S. E. Schlosser
- Weird Pennsylvania, by Matt Lake
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
Episode 68 – Magical Pennsylvania
This evening we explore the magic of Pennsylvania with stories, interviews, and song.
(complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)
Podcast 67 – Curanderismo with Carolina Gonzalez
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
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)
Podcast 66 – Sacred Artistry with Bri Saussy
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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- Of course, you should check out Bri’s excellent site, Milagro Roots.
- While you’re there, consider signing up for one of her courses, such as Star Magic or Diagnostic Tarot.
- Bri recommends Terri Windling’s Myth and Moor blog during the interview.
- I read from (and highly recommend) Draja Mickaharic’s Spiritual Cleansing and Suzi Gablik’s Living the Magical Life.
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
New World Witchery - The Search for American Traditional Witchcraft 