Shownotes – Page 37 – New World Witchery – The Search for American Traditional Witchcraft

Podcast 21 – Winter Lore

-SHOWNOTES FOR EPISODE 21-

Summary

In this episode, we share some of the winter lore we received in our recent contest. We look at the various wonderful traditions from around the continent (and the world), and share some of our own holiday practices. Plus, we have a special guest! We also discuss reclaiming the holiday season, and we have the winners of our contest! Thank you to all who contributed!

Play:

Download: New World Witchery – Episode 21
-Sources-
Most of our lore comes from either us or our listeners this time around. But if you’re looking for some good books on holiday customs and traditions, I can recommend:
All Around the Year, by Jack Santino
The Winter Solstice: The Sacred Traditions of Christmas, by Caitlin & John Matthews
The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice, by Carolyn M. Edwards
Stations of the Sun: A History of the Ritual Year in Britain, by Ronald Hutton
Pagan Christmas: The Plants, Spirits, and Rituals at the Origins of Yuletide, by Christian Ratsch
Promos & Music
Title music: “Homebound,” by Jag, from Cypress Grove Blues. From Magnatune.
Promo 1 – Borealis Meditations
Promo 2 – Forest Grove Botanica
Promo 3 – Appalachian Witch Doctor Tales

Podcast 20 – Magical Animals

Podcast 20 – Magical Animals
-SHOWNOTES FOR EPISODE 20-

Summary
Today we’re looking at animals and their role in magical practice. We’ll talk about different species, shapeshifting, and familiars. In WitchCraft, Laine talks about making Black Cat Oil. Cory looks at one way to attune with a familiar in SpelledOut. Don’t forget about the Winter Lore Contest!
Play:

Download: New World Witchery – Episode 20

-Sources-
Some of the works we cite are:
Patrick Gainer’s WItches Ghosts & Signs
Vance Randolph’s Ozark Magic & Folklore
Ronald Hutton’s Triumph of the Moon
The Foxfire book series
Magical Creatures, from Elizabeth Pepper & Barbara Stacy of The Witch’s Almanac
We mention the Bible, particularly Leviticus 16 (the scapegoat). 16:8 in many translations refers to Azazel (wiki article. Also, we mention Mark 16: 17-18 (the passage on snake-handling).
We also mention Auntie Greenleaf, whose tale can be found at Americanfolklore.net
You might also be interested in our New World Witchery blog entry on Snakes.
And, of course, we mention Judika Iles’ 5000 Spells again.

Promos & Music
Title music: “Homebound,” by Jag, from Cypress Grove Blues. From Magnatune.
Promo 1 – Inciting a Riot
Promo 2 – Borealis Meditations
Promo 3 – RadioLab

Podcast 19 – Curses & Hexes

-SHOWNOTES FOR EPISODE 19-

Summary
This episode is all about the controversial topic of hexing and cursing. We discuss the ethics, methods, and types of cursing, as well as some personal experience with the subject. Then Laine talks about Goofer Dust in WitchCraft, while Cory looks at Uncrossing in Spelled Out.

Play:

Download: New World WItchery – Episode 19

-Sources-
We cite Peter Paddon’s Crooked Path series on ethics.
Many spells and recipes discussed are in Judika Illes’ Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells
Lucky Mojo’s page has excellent entries on Hot Footing & the Evil Eye
Cat Yronwode’s Hoodoo Herb & Root Magic contains information on the Live Things in You Curse

Our contest will feature products from our Compass & Key Etsy shop and Judika Illes’ book, The Weiser Field Guide to Witches.

Promos & Music
Title music: “Homebound,” by Jag, from Cypress Grove Blues. From Magnatune.
Promo 1 – Appalachian Witch Doctor Tales
Promo 2 – Pennies in the Well
Promo 3 – Lakefront Pagan Voice

Podcast Special – Mother Hicks

-SHOWNOTES FOR PODCAST SPECIAL-
Summary
A tale of a famous witch from Maine, adapted from Richard Dorson’s “Buying the Wind”

Play:

Download: New World Witchery Special – Mother Hicks

-Sources-
Based on tales found in Buying the Wind, by Richard Dorson.

Promos & Music
“Grifos Muertos” by Jeffery Luck Lucas, from his album What We Whisper, on Magnatune.com

Podcast 18 – Ghosts!

-SHOWNOTES FOR EPISODE 18-

Summary
Today we discuss ghosts and things that go BUMP! in the night. We talk about a famous haunting or two, then give our own ghostly tales and finish up with a little chat about spooky films we like.
Play:

Download: New World Witchery – Episode 18
-Sources-
Winchester Mystery House website
Encyclopedia of Ghosts & Spirits by Rosemary Ellen Guiley
Official Bell Witch website
Movies mentioned: Lake Mungo, The Ring, Rosemary’s Baby, Paranormal Activity, 6th Sense, Blair Witch Project, 28 Days Later, & Blindness

Promos & Music
Title music: “Homebound,” by Jag, from Cypress Grove Blues. From Magnatune.
Promo 1 – Iron Powaqa
Promo 2 – Forest Grove Botanica
Promo 3 – Media Astra ac Terra

Podcast Special – The Boo Hag

-SHOWNOTES FOR PODCAST SPECIAL-

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.

Play:

Download: New World Witchery – Special – The Boo Hag

-Sources-
“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

Podcast Special – The Devil’s Marriage

-SHOWNOTES FOR PODCAST SPECIAL-

Summary
The story of a brother, a sister, the devil, and a helpful witch. From the folklore of North Carolina.

Play:

Download: New World Witchery Special – The Devils Marriage

-Sources-
“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

Podcast 17 – Ancestors

-SHOWNOTES FOR EPISODE 17-

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.

Play:

Download: New World Witchery – Episode 17

-Sources-
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

Podcast Special – The Black Cat Murders

-SHOWNOTES FOR PODCAST SPECIAL-

Summary
A short retelling of “The Black Cat Murders” to help set the stage for Halloween!

Play:

Download: New World Witchery Special – The Black Cat Murders

-Sources-
Witches, Ghosts, & Signs by Patrick Gainer

Promos & Music
“Grifos Muertos” by Jeffery Luck Lucas, from his album What We Whisper, on Magnatune.com

Podcast 16– An Interview with Judika Illes and Listener Feedback

-SHOWNOTES FOR EPISODE 16-

Summary
Today we answer some listener questions and present some feedback. Then we have an interview with magical author Judika Illes.

Play:

Download: New World Witchery – Episode 16