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Episode 63 – The Dark Mother

Episode 63 – The Dark Mother
Tonight we’re featuring a tribute to the figure of the Dark Mother, with songs, stories, and poetry by a special guest!
(complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Podcast 62 – Pregnancy and Birth Lore

Shownotes for Podcast 62 – Pregnancy and Birth Lore

Summary:
In this episode we’re trying out the wedding ring test, asking about spicy foods, and trying not to scare any birthmarks onto Laine’s baby as we talk about the lore and folk customs surrounding pregnancy and childbirth.

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We mostly mention various lore we remember without citing sources, but I do mention a few books:

The Ways of My Grandmothers, by Beverly Hungry Wolf
Our old standby, Ozark Magic and Folklore, by Vance Randolph makes an appearance
You can read about the weird Drano test mentioned by Laine here

Pagan Podkin Super Moot 5 is going to be in Chicago! Watch Fire Lyte’s page for more detail to come.

Cory is going to be moving to Pennsylvania in the Fall, which may impact the show and blog a bit (but probably for the better in the long run)

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Promos & Music

Title music: “Homebound,” by Jag, from Cypress Grove Blues. From Magnatune.

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Episode 62 – Pregnancy and Birth Lore

Episode 62 – Pregnancy and Birth Lore
Tonight we tackle the many interesting and unusual tales and traditions surrounding pregnancy and childbirth.
(complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Podcast Special – Ice Cream

SHOWNOTES FOR PODCAST SPECIAL – ICE CREAM

Summary
We return to the little town of Blackbird Falls for some April Fools fun. We learn about cherry pie, taxidermy, backwards day, and hazardous internships. Plus, someone new has arrived!

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NIGHT VALE (Welcome to…)

Also, because it might be fun, you should read the stories of H.P. Lovecraft and Lemony Snicket, which both have some influence on this show.

WELCOME TO BLACKBIRD FALLS.

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Special Episode – Ice Cream

Music
All music by Disparition, except for the Sports section.
Sports featured song: “Early One Morning,” by Kellianna, feat. Wendy Rule, from the album Traditions.

Special Episode – Ice Cream

Special Episode – Ice Cream
We return to the little town of Blackbird Falls for an April Fools’ visit.
(complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Podcast 61 – Mardi Gras!

Summary:

We look at the various traditions, festivities, and delights of Mardi Gras and Carnival, and then explore Lent with a special guest. We’ve got articles, cocktail recipes, conversation, and music! Laissez les bon temps rouler, y’all!

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We hear a bit of history on Mardi Gras from Jack Santino’s All Around the Year
I read a segment of “The Election of the Pope of Fools” from Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame
You can read the quotes from Mark Twain on Mardi Gras here
I describe a country Mardi Gras as found in Richard Dorson’s Buying the Wind
I share recipes for a Sazerac and a Hurricane (with my own magical twist)
I cite our article on “Magical Cakes” to talk about King Cake
Please check out our guest Scarlet’s site & show
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Promos & Music

Title music: “Homebound,” by Jag, from Cypress Grove Blues. From Magnatune.

Song List (all songs found at Archive.org’s Audio Library):

“Zydeco Stomp” – Clifton Chenier
“Bourbon Street Parade” – Louis Armstrong & the Dukes of Dixieland
“Orys Creole Trombone” – Dutch Swing College Band
“Hey Pocky Way” – The Grateful Dead
“Way Down Yonder in New Orleans” – Dutch Swing College Band
“Dixie” – Louis Armstrong & the Dukes of Dixieland
“Basile Mardi Gras Song” – A. Michot (misattributed in the episode)
“Sweet Georgia Brown” – Louis Armstrong & the Dukes of Dixieland
“Look at my King”- King K Damon
“Morning Has Broken” – Kaar Norge
“Just a Closer Walk with Thee” – Louis Armstrong & the Dukes of Dixieland

Episode 61 – Mardi Gras!

Episode 61 – Mardi Gras!
We look at the various traditions, festivities, and delights of Mardi Gras and Carnival, and then explore Lent with a special guest.
(complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Podcast 60 – Aesthetics & Mechanics

Summary:
Tonight we’re responding to a pair of conversations from other shows on witchy aesthetics and the mechanics of magic. First, we’ll look at some ideas about fashion and self-image brought up by Scarlet’s Lakefront Pagan Voice show, then touch on the functional structures of folk magic with reference to a recent Inciting a Brewhaha episode.

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The two podcasts we use as our springboards for this show are Scarlet’s Lakefront Pagan Voice Episode 73 – A Witch in the Wardrobe and Inciting a Brewhaha Episode 31 – Superheroes and Modern Magic.
Cory mentions the recent Star Magic course he took with the lovely Bri Saussy as part of his “What’s in Your Cauldron?” He also mentions the New Orleans Wish Dog he’s using as part of a sweetening work.
We are highly encouraging listeners to go check out Heather Dale’s Celtic Avalon campaign and help her to bring her music to the world!
We also announced the winner of our Three Questions contest.

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:

Incidental music was “Lady Gaga/Myrtle Snow Mix,” found here, and “Hawthorn Tree,” by Heather Dale.

Episode 60 – Aesthetics and Mechanics

Episode 60 – Aesthetics and Mechanics
Tonight we’re responding to a pair of conversations from other shows on witchy aesthetics and the mechanics of magic.
(complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Podcast 59 – A New Year for Witches

Summary:

In our latest show, we talk about what our plans are for the coming year; about getting out of our heads and into our incantations; and about the exploding presence of witches in media lately. We also have our NOLA swag bag contest winners announced!

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American Horror Story: Coven – Also check out Fire Lyte’s article on it, which we mention.
Other recent media featuring witches includes: Beautiful Creatures, Rob Zombie’s Lords of Salem, Witches of East End, Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones, The Magicians (by Lev Grossman), Frozen (okay, she’s not a witch, but a sorceress/queen, and a good one at that!), Maleficent, Once Upon a Time, and Grimm. I mentioned and linked many of these in a recent cartulary post, too, if you’re interested.
We announced a NOLA swag contest winners in this episode! Listen if you want to know who the lucky three were.