New World Witchery – Episode 18
A discussion of famous hauntings, personal ghost stories, and a few of our favorite spooky movies (complete shownotes at https://newworldwitchery.wordpress.com)
Category: Podcast
Podcast Special – The Boo Hag
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Summary
This tale relates the events of a marriage that takes a turn for the worse when the husband finds out his new bride is a skin-shedding witch.
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“The Boo Hag,” retold by S.E. Schlosser, in her collection Spooky North Carolina. Also available on her website.
Promos & Music
“Grifos Muertos” by Jeffery Luck Lucas, from his album What We Whisper, on Magnatune.com
Special Episode – The Boo Hag
New World Witchery Special – The Boo Hag
A man marries the girl of his dreams, only to find out too late that she’s a witch. (complete shownotes at https://newworldwitchery.wordpress.com)
Podcast Special – The Devil’s Marriage
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Summary
The story of a brother, a sister, the devil, and a helpful witch. From the folklore of North Carolina.
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“Tales from Guilford County, North Carolina,” by Elsie Clews Parsons. In The Journal of American Folklore, v. 30, no. 116, 1917.
“The Devil’s Marriage,” retold by S.E. Schlosser, in her collection Spooky South.
Promos & Music
“Grifos Muertos” by Jeffery Luck Lucas, from his album What We Whisper, on Magnatune.com
Special Episode – The Devils Marriage
New World Witchery Special – The Devils Marriage
The story of a brother, a sister, the devil, and a helpful witch. (complete shownotes at https://newworldwitchery.wordpress.com)
Podcast 17 – Ancestors
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Summary
This episode is all about the Ancestors—who they are and why they are important. In WitchCraft, Laine gets her hands dirty with pumpkin carving. And in Spelled Out, Cory looks at methods of Ancestor contact.
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Interpreting Folk Lore, by Alan Dundes – This book has a good description of the Dumb Supper on p. 165
Ozark Magic & Folklore, by Vance Randolph – This also mentions the Dumb Supper
The Magical Power of the Saints, by Ray T. Malbrough – The source of the Ancestor Prayer Cory mentions in his segment
Witching Way of the Hollow Hill, by Robin Artisson – This book has a great description of the Red Meal
Grimoire for Modern Cunning Folk, by Peter Paddon – This one has good information on Tapping the Bone.
Alchemy Arts – The great witchy store in Chicago (which I incorrectly call “Alchemy Works” in the show)
Witchy Wearables – The great store that hosted the Podkin Super Moot
Pumpkin Bread – Recipe from Simply Recipes
Pumpkin Seeds – Recipe from Simply Recipes
Promos & Music
Title music: “Homebound,” by Jag, from Cypress Grove Blues. From Magnatune.
Promo 1 – Lakefront Pagan Voice
Promo 2 – Standing Stone & Garden Gate
Promo 3 – Inciting a Riot
Episode 17 – Ancestors
New World Witchery – Episode 17
Main topic – Ancestors
WitchCraft – Pumpkin Carving
Spelled Out – Ancestor Contact
(complete shownotes at https://newworldwitchery.wordpress.com)
Podcast Special – The Black Cat Murders
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Summary
A short retelling of “The Black Cat Murders” to help set the stage for Halloween!
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Witches, Ghosts, & Signs by Patrick Gainer
Promos & Music
“Grifos Muertos” by Jeffery Luck Lucas, from his album What We Whisper, on Magnatune.com
Special Episode – The Black Cat Murders
New World Witchery Special – The Black Cat Murders
A short retelling of “The Black Cat Murders” to help set the stage for Halloween! (complete shownotes at https://newworldwitchery.wordpress.com)
Podcast 16– An Interview with Judika Illes and Listener Feedback
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Summary
Today we answer some listener questions and present some feedback. Then we have an interview with magical author Judika Illes.
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Books by Judika Illes:
The Encyclopedia of Spirits
The Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells
Magic When You Need It
Pure Magic
The Weiser Field Guide to Witches
Author Website: http://www.judikailles.com/
Promos & Music
Title music: “Homebound,” by Jag, from Cypress Grove Blues. From Magnatune.
Promo 1 – Iron Powaqa
Promo 2 – Witches Brewhaha
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