Shownotes – Page 27 – New World Witchery – The Search for American Traditional Witchcraft

Episode 91 – Appalachian Plant Lore with Becky Beyer

Summary:

We spend some time outside in this episode, where we talk Appalachian magic and plants with Becky Beyer of Blood & Spicebush. In the second part of the show, Cory tries something new and does a “practical pathworking” in the woods.

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Producers for this show: Corvus, Diana Garino, Renee Odders, Ye Olde Magic Shoppe, Raven Dark Moon, Ivory, The Witches View Podcast, Sarah, Molly, Corvus, Catherine, AthenaBeth, & Jen Rue of Rue & Hyssop (if we missed you this episode, we’ll make sure you’re in the next one!). Big thanks to everyone supporting us!

FINAL MONTH! It’s been a while, and we want to do a second round of our Audio Spellbook, so all you have to do is send us the sound of *you* describing your favorite spell which uses everyday ingredients (things you could find in a spice cabinet, grocery store, or backyard, for example). You can either record your spell and email it to us at compassandkey@gmail.com or call us and leave us a voice mail on our official NWW hotline: (442) 999-4824 (that’s 442-99-WITCH, if it helps). You can also get an extra entry by sharing either our Patreon page or our Contest Announcement via your favorite social media (make sure to tag us or get a screen capture you can email to us). What will you be entered to get? Well, you’ll get a NWW Annual Mailer (who can’t use an extra one of those, right?), a couple of bottles of our personally handmade condition oils, a folk charm or two, and a book or two to make it all even better!

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You should most definitely check out Becky’s EXCELLENT site, Blood & Spicebush. You may also really enjoy some of the other sites and people she recommends, such as:

There are some books worth looking at, too:

Folk Medicine of Southern Appalachia, by Anthony Cavendar
Signs, Cures, & Witchery, by Gerald Milnes
The Silver Bullet, by Hubert J. Davis
Witches, Ghosts, & Signs, by Patrick W. Gainer
Staubs & Ditchwater, by Byron Ballard
Invasive Plant Medicine, by Timothy Scott & Stephen Buhner
Any of the Foxfire books

We’ve got several previous episodes and website articles that inform this episode and which might be of interest to you if you like this topic:

Post 49 – Snakes
Posts 58, 59, & 60 – Appalachian Mountain Magic, Parts 1-3
Post 74 – Sassafras
Post 144 – Walnuts

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Promos & Music

Title and closing music is “Pig Ankle Rag,” by The Joy Drops, and is used under a Creative Commons License (available at Soundcloud.com).

The incidental musical selections is “Cabin in the Woods,” by the Be Good Tanyas feat. Jolie Holland (from the Free Music Archive/Soundcloud, used under a Creative Commons License). Additional incidental music is “Lucidique,” by L’Horrible Passion, via Soundccloud.com and used under a CCL. Sound effects derived from original material at SoundBIble.

Episode 90 – Amulets and Talismans

Summary:

We spend this episode talking about amulets and talismans. How do they work? Which ones do we like using? And which ones do we really want to try out in the future? Lots of good discussion this time around!

CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT! We are doing a second round of our Audio Spellbook, so all you have to do is send us the sound of *you* describing your favorite spell which uses everyday ingredients (things you could find in a spice cabinet, grocery store, or backyard, for example). You can either record your spell and email it to us at compassandkey@gmail.com or call us and leave us a voice mail on our official NWW hotline: (442) 999-4824 (that’s 442-99-WITCH, if it helps). You can also get an extra entry by sharing either our Patreon page or our Contest Announcement via your favorite social media (make sure to tag us or get a screen capture you can email to us). What will you be entered to get? Well, you’ll get a NWW Annual Mailer (who can’t use an extra one of those, right?), a couple of bottles of our personally handmade condition oils, a folk charm or two, and a book or two to make it all even better!

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We mention a couple of previous episodes and posts which relate to this subject:

We also mention a couple of books that relate to the topic of amulets & talismans:

The Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells, by Judika Illes (and also her Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and her Weiser Field Guide to Witches all contain a bit about the subject)
Amulets, Talismans, & Magical Jewelry, by Barbara Black Koltuv

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Promos & Music

Title and closing music is “Pig Ankle Rag,” by The Joy Drops, and is used under a Creative Commons License (available at Soundcloud.com).

Episode 89 – New England Witchery

Summary:

This episode is all about witchcraft in New England. We speak to folklorist Peter Muise and review the new folk horror film, The Witch, which is set in Colonial New England. Lots of spooky, witchy goings-on this time around! We hope you enjoy!

CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT! It’s been a while, so we want to do a second round of our Audio Spellbook, so all you have to do is send us the sound of *you* describing your favorite spell which uses everyday ingredients (things you could find in a spice cabinet, grocery store, or backyard, for example). You can either record your spell and email it to us at compassandkey@gmail.com or call us and leave us a voice mail on our official NWW hotline: (442) 999-4824 (that’s 442-99-WITCH, if it helps). You can also get an extra entry by sharing either our Patreon page or our Contest Announcement via your favorite social media (make sure to tag us or get a screen capture you can email to us). What will you be entered to get? Well, you’ll get a NWW Annual Mailer (who can’t use an extra one of those, right?), a couple of bottles of our personally handmade condition oils, a folk charm or two, and a book or two to make it all even better!

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Please definitely check out Peter Muise’s blog, New England Folklore, which is full of excellent material for anyone interested in the supernatural and New England. You can also check out his book, Legends & Lore of the North Shore.

We’ve got several previous episodes and website articles that inform this episode and which might be of interest to you if you like this topic:

You may also want to read the full article version of Cory’s film review in Blog Post 199 – Film Review: The Witch.

The review has a number of resources listed at the end, but a couple of books worth checking out on the subject of magic & witchcraft in Colonial New England would be:

Worlds of Wonder, Days of Judgment: Popular Religious Beliefs in Early New England, by David D. Hall
Witches of the Atlantic World: A Historical Reader & Primary Sourcebook, by Elaine G. Breslaw, ed.
In the Devil’s Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692, by Mary Beth Norton.
Entertaining Satan: Witchcraft & the Culture of Early New England, by John Demos.

And of course, go check out The Witch, directed by Robert Eggers (A24, 2015).

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Promos & Music

Title and closing music is “Pig Ankle Rag,” by The Joy Drops, and is used under a Creative Commons License (available at Soundcloud.com).

The incidental musical selections are hymns from the Congregational/Puritan tradition, called “He Leadeth Me,” and “On the Lamb Our Souls are Resting.” Songs are via Archive.org, used under Creative Commons license. Audio selections from The Witch are used according to Fair Use conditions of copyright.

Episode 88 – Everyday Magic

Summary:

We look back at the subject of broom closets this time around, and then dive into the uses of everyday and household ingredients in folk magic.

CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT! It’s been a while, so we want to do a second round of our Audio Spellbook, so all you have to do is send us the sound of *you* describing your favorite spell which uses everyday ingredients (things you could find in a spice cabinet, grocery store, or backyard, for example). You can either record your spell and email it to us at compassandkey@gmail.com or call us and leave us a voice mail on our official NWW hotline: (442) 999-4824 (that’s 442-99-WITCH, if it helps). You can also get an extra entry by sharing either our Patreon page or our Contest Announcement via your favorite social media (make sure to tag us or get a screen capture you can email to us). What will you be entered to get? Well, you’ll get a NWW Annual Mailer (who can’t use an extra one of those, right?), a couple of bottles of our personally handmade condition oils, a folk charm or two, and a book or two to make it all even better!

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Some of the previous episodes and website articles we mention in this show include:

Cory also mentions his interview on the Witches’ View Podcast, where he talked about cleaning lore and brooms.

Some books worth checking out on the subject of everyday magic include

Magic When You Need It and The Big Book of Practical Spells (forthcoming), both by Judika Illes
The Magical Household, by David Harrington & Scott Cunningham
The Black Folder, by cat yronwode (there are several essays in this about kitchen-cabinet spellwork)
Spiritual Cleansing and A Century of Spells, both by Draja Mickaharic

We mention the awesome site Wolf & Goat as a place for finding really unique magical wares

Laine talks about Brazilian Bahia Bands as well

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Promos & Music

Title and closing music is “Pig Ankle Rag,” by The Joy Drops, and is used under a Creative Commons License (available at Soundcloud.com).

The featured song is “Call of the Whip-Poor-Will,” by The Stapleton Brothers. All music is from the Free Music Archive, used under a Creative Commons license.

Episode 87 – Revisiting Cold Spells

Episode 87 – Revisiting Cold Spells

Summary:

We start our episode by looking back at an earlier episode’s topic, getting out of a magical ‘cold spell’ or rut. The second part of the show is about how our witchcraft practices have evolved over the past few years.

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We mention a couple of our old episodes which you might be interested in during our discussion:

Episode 3 – Hot & Cold Spells
Episode 49 – Powwow & Braucherei (we mention our guest Rob Schreiwer and his Urglaawe community)

For fun, Laine seems to be getting into the Gilmore Girls a good bit lately

Cory mentions a few practitioners from the online community: Sarah Lawless, Gordon White of Rune Soup, and Atticus Hob of The Orphan’s Almanac.

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Promos & Music

Title and closing music is “Pig Ankle Rag,” by The Joy Drops, and is used under a Creative Commons License (available at Soundcloud.com).

Featured songs are “Laid Ten Dollars Down,” by the Black Twig Pickers; “A Penny for Your Dreams,” by Albin Andersson; and incidental music was “Hollow Poplar,” by Lucas Gonze. All music is from the Free Music Archive, used under a Creative Commons license.

Episode 86 – Local Witchcraft with Chris Orapello

Episode 86 – Local Witchcraft with Chris Orapello

Summary:

In this show, Cory interviews Chris Orapello and his Majestic Consort, Tara, about their work with their local folkloric spirit, as well as their personal journeys into magical practice.

Producers for this show: Corvus, Diana Garino, Renee Odders, Ye Olde Magic Shoppe, Raven Dark Moon, Ivory, The Witches View Podcast, Sarah, Molly, Catherine, AthenaBeth, & Jen Rue of Rue & Hyssop (if we missed you this episode, we’ll make sure you’re in the next one!). Big thanks to everyone supporting us!

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Be sure to visit Chris’ website, Down at the Crossroads (also known as The Infinite & the Beyond) where you can find out more about his podcast, his coven, and just oodles about the occult in general
If you want to hear more lore about the Jersey Devil, listen to our 2012 Special Episode – American Devils (especially the second half of it)
You can also find out more about the Jersey Devil at sites of folklore writer S.E. Schlosser and the New Jersey Tourism Board
We briefly mention Chaos Magick, which is not a common subject on the show, so here’s a nice illustrated primer on the topic (and you should also check out Gordon White’s Rune Soup blog for more, too)
Chris’s Sacred Source Statuary, where you can find his “Witchlord” statue (as well as others to come)
Chris and Tara both are active with various Pagan Pride Days, primarily the South Jersey PPD, but also the Philly PPD, too
Check out Krampuslauf Philadelphia: A Parade of Spirits, too, since Cory, Tara, and Chris all have participated in that event
Some other events you may find Chris, Tara, and/or Cory at: FaerieCon East and the Witches Sabbat at Raven’s Knoll (Ontario)

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Promos & Music

Title and closing music is “Pig Ankle Rag,” by The Joy Drops, and is used under a Creative Commons License (available at Soundcloud.com).

Featured songs are “Tonight,” by Tuatha Dea and “Hymn to Herne,” by S.J. Tucker, used with permission.

Special Episode – Favorite Episodes

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Special Episode – Favorite Episodes

Summary:

We take advantage of a rare opportunity to chat in person, and discuss some of our favorite past episodes of New World Witchery (if you’re a new listener, this is a good way to get a feel for some of our previous shows). Apologies for the strange sound quality around halfway through the show, but we hope you enjoy it!

Producers for this show: Diana Garino, Renee Odders, Ye Olde Magic Shoppe, Raven Dark Moon, Ivory, The Witches View Podcast, Sarah, Molly, Catherine, AthenaBeth, & Jen Rue of Rue & Hyssop (if we missed you this episode, we’ll make sure you’re in the next one!). Big thanks to everyone supporting us!

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The episodes we mention here are:

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Promos & Music

Title and closing music is “Pig Ankle Rag,” by The Joy Drops, and is used under a Creative Commons License (available at Soundcloud.com).

Episode 85 – Yuletide Cheer! 2015

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Episode 85 – Yuletide Cheer! 2015

Summary:

Our annual holiday music show is light on the talk (due to Cory’s recent illness) and heavy on the, well, wassailing. So pour a warm cup of something delicious and enjoy!

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See below for a complete track listing.

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Promos & Music

The following songs are used through Creative Commons Licenses and distributed as podsafe media, used under a purchased license, or presented with the permission of the artist. Please see the distribution sites for additional information on the artists, their works, and how to purchase more of their music.

“Ding Dong Maerrily on High/St. Anne’s Reel,” Keltricity (Soundcloud)
“The Holly Bears a Berry,” Shira Kammen (Magnatune)
“Byla Cesta,” Kitka (Magnatune)
“Shchedrik,” Kitka (Magnatune)
“Wassail Song,” Music for a Winter’s Eve (Magnatune)
“Tapster Drynker,” Shira Kammen (Magnatune)
“Gloucestershire Wassail,” Keltricity (Soundcloud)
“Bring us in Good Ale,” Shira Kammen (Magnatune)
“On Christmas Day in the Morning,” Jean Ritchie (Lomax collection: Library of Congress)
“Old Christmas,” Boyd Asher (Lomax collection: Library of Congress)
“In the Bleak Midwinter,” Emma Radford (Soundcloud)
“Solstice Night,” SJ Tucker (With Artist Permission)
“Patapan,” Lisa Goettel (Soundcloud)
“Fum Fum Fum,” US Army Men’s Chorale (Soundcloud)
“The Wren in the Furze,” Shira Kammen (Magnatune)
“Twelfth Eve/Christmas Cheer/Chestnut Vagary,” Harper’s Hamper (Magnatune)
“Da Day Dawn,” Samantha Gillogly (With Artist Permission)

Episode 84 – Dolls and Magic

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Episode 84 – Dolls and Magic

Summary:

This episode is a season-appropriate discussion of toys in magic, particularly dolls. We’ll talk about how dolls and poppets get used magically, as well as why they tend to show up in folk and popular horror so often.

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This episode’s material comes from a wide mix of popular, literary, and folk sources, including:

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The Voodoo Doll Spellbook, by Denise Alvarado
Dolls & Doll Magic, by Starr Casas (out of print)
The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams
Protection & Reversal Magick, by Jason Miller
A Little Princess, by Frances Hodgson Burnett

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Dolly Dearest
The Child’s Play films
Pan’s Labyrinth
The X-Files (Episodes: “Chinga” and “Theef”)
The Toy Story series

We also mention Robert the Doll in Key West, Florida, who has been featured on recent episodes of the podcasts LORE and Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Promos & Music

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

Music: “The Feast of Krampus,” by S.J. Tucker.

Podcast recommendation: Gordon over at Rune Soup has finally started putting out a podcast, which is definitely worth listening to. Subjects are often deeply philosophical and get at the roots of magical practices with an eye towards history as well. Good stuff!

Episode 83 – Shapeshifting Revisited

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Episode 83 – Shapeshifting Revisited

Summary:

Tonight we have a special guest with us to discuss shapeshifting once more. Plus we’ll hear an Appalachian folktale and a few shapeshifting spells, too!

Producers for this show: Diana Garino, Renee Odders, Ye Olde Magic Shoppe, Raven Dark Moon, Ivory, The Witches View Podcast, Sarah, Molly, AthenaBeth, & Jen Rue of Rue & Hyssop (if we missed you this episode, we’ll make sure you’re in the next one!). Big thanks to everyone supporting us!

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Our friend Achija Branvin Sionnach of Spellbound Bookbinding is our special guest this evening, and he’s also offering a special service to all of our listeners: If you have a paperback book you want leatherbound, he will do it for you for the costs of materials and shipping! Just mention you heard him on our show.

Books mentioned:

The Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells, by Judika Illes
Call of the Horned Piper, by Nigel Aldcroft Jackson
Human Animals, by Frank Hamill
Monsters, by John Michael Greer
The Celtic Golden Dawn, by John Michael Greer
Circles of Power, by John Michael Greer
Resurrection of the Meadow, by Robin Artisson
Transcendental Magic, by Elphias Levi
By Oak, Ash, & Thorn, by D.J. Conway

Cory also mentions the short film Foxes, which involves shapeshifting. Our guest tells the story of “Cat & Mouse,” an Appalachian Jack tale. And we also mention the story of Nebuchadnezzar from the biblical book of Daniel.

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Promos & Music

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

Music: “Werewolves 2.0,” by Moi, le voisin, from Soundcloud (used under the Creative Commons license). Incidental music is “Ambient 1,” by Olssons, also from Soundcloud.

Podcast recommendation: Check out the latest episode of Infinite Beliefs, which features our friend (and sometime shapeshifting witch) Sarah Anne Lawless!