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Episode 255 – Yuletide Cheer! 2024

Wassail! Wassail! All over the town!

Summary: We share our annual episode of carols, wassails, lore, poetry, and more with you to help you get in the festive folkloric mood!

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Our holiday playlist this year is:

“Here We Come a Wassailing” – Primary School Singers – Archive.org
“Carol of the Bells (Music Box)” – Christmas Music Box – Audiosocket (licensed)
Intro – Welcome all to Yuletide 2024! (playing under: Music box version We Wish You playing under: “We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Music Box Version)” – WaveMaster from Pixabay)
“The Boar’s Head” – The Randolph Singers – Archive.org
“Gloucestershire Wassail” – BBC Radio Chorus – Archive.org
“Good King Wenceslas” by the US Army Band (Archive.org/Public Domain)
The Posadas tradition – from the Encyclopedia Britannica (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Las-Posadas) (playing under: “In the Bleak Midwinter” – Julius H. from Pixabay)
Some holiday Nursery Rhymes from The Annotated Mother Goose by W. Sabine Barring-Gould
“Fum Fum Fum” – US Army Band (Archive.org )
“Patapan” by Primary School Singers (Archive.org)
“Green Growth the Holly” – The Pagan Carolers – Archive.org
“I Saw Three Ships/Kerry Jig” – The Morrison Players – Audiosocket (licensed)
Hungarian Holidays with Laine
Some Country Christmas traditions: Belsnickling in Appalachia – A description from Gerald C. Milne; Yule straw, from Over Nine Forests by K.M. Koppana; and a Christmas Eve fortune-telling rite from The Devil’s Plantation by Nigel Pearson.
(music under these: O Christmas Tree and The Holly and the Ivy – music box versions – Pixabay)
“Greensleeves” – Alfred Deller Consort – Archive.org
“To Shorten Winter’s Sadness” – English Singers of London – Archive.org
“Christmas Mumming” and “The Redesdale Hornpipe” – Alan Lomax Recording – Archive.org
“Quid Petis” – The Randolph Singers – Archive.org
“Marmion: A Christmas Poem,” by Sir Walter Scott (https://allpoetry.com/Marmion:-a-Christmas-Poem) (music under these: O Christmas Tree, music box version – Pixabay)
“Soul Cake” – The Pagan Carolers – Archive.org
Farewells and happy new years and outro (music under: The Holly and the Ivy music box – Pixabay)
“Da Day Dawn,” by Samantha Gillogly (artist permission)

Transcripts are available on our Transcripts page (NOTE: No transcript available for this episode)

Some upcoming publications from us:

It’s here! You can now order our collaborative book Conjuring the Commonplace: A Guide to Everyday Enchantment and Junk Drawer Magic from 1000Volt Press! It’s available for purchase on Bookshop, Amazon, or from your local bookstore!

You can now buy Cory’s book, New World Witchery: A Trove of North American Folk Magic! (also available from Amazon) and the recent release Llewellyn’s Complete Book of North American Folk Magic as well (also available on Amazon)!

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Promos and Music: All music is licensed from Audio Socket, Pixabay, or the Public Domain, with the exception of “Da Day Dawn,” by Samantha Gillogly (used with artist permission).

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Episode 237 – Yuletide Cheer! 2023

It’s time for our annual lessons and carols with music, poetry, and more!

Merry Happy and Fa La La La La to You!

Summary: It’s our annual “lessons and carols,” with holiday music, a poem, some alternative holiday traditions, and just a general holly jolly good time.

Producer for this show: This episode is supported by all of our Patreon listeners. Thank you so much to all of you for making this year and all the other years possible!

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Our holiday playlist this year is:

“We Three Kings (Acoustic),” Mark Petrie – Audiosocket
“Yorkshire Wassail,” by the Pagan Carolers (Archive.org)
“Carol of the Bells,” Ivan Luzan – Pixabay
“Un Flambeau Jeanette Isabella,” Emma Wallace – Audiosocket
“Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy” – Western Horizon Productions – Audiosocket
Incidental Music: “We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Music Box Version)” – WaveMaster from Pixabay
“Sing We Noel Once More,” by the The Harmony Choristers (Archive.org)
“Pat-a-Pan,” by the Concordia Choir (Archive.org)
“Wassail Wassail,” Panorama Jazz Band – Audiosocket
“Mrs Fogerty’s Christmas,” Trillium – Audiosocket
Incidental Music: “In the Bleak Midwinter” – Julius H. from Pixabay
“Good King Wenceslas,” by the US Army Band (Archive.org/Public Domain)
“Soul Cake,” the Pagan Carolers
“O Christmas Tree,” Mike Cole from Pixabay
“Silent Night” – Zakhar Valaha – Pixabay
Incidental Music: “The Holly and the Ivy” – Leigh Robinson from Pixabay
“Da Day Dawn,” by Samantha Gillogly (artist permission)

Readings are:

“[little tree]” by e.e. cummings
“Sitting Out” from The Old Magic of Christmas by Linda Raedisch
Jolabokaflod
The Christmas Pickle
Joulusauna

Transcripts are available on our Transcripts page (NOTE: No transcript available for this episode)

Some upcoming publications from us:

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Image via Pixabay (Used under CC 2.0 License, modified by New World Witchery)

Promos and Music: All music is licensed from Audio Socket, Pixabay, or the Public Domain, with the exception of “Da Day Dawn,” by Samantha Gillogly (used with artist permission).

Episode 236 – Anti-Curses

We take some time to consider the role of curses, counter-curses, cleansing, and even mental health as we discuss this important aspect of magical practice.

An incantation…or even a blessing?

Summary: We take some time to consider the role of curses, counter-curses, cleansing, and even mental health as we discuss this important aspect of magical practice.

Producer for this show: This episode is supported by listener Donna. Our immense thanks to Donna for providing the power to charge our magical amulet to reverse the curse that transformed Cory into a Bichon Frise recently. Good news! It mostly worked! Bad news: Cory takes all his meals on the floor now.

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We discuss several methods of countercursing found in sources ranging from Judika Illes’ Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, Draja Mickaharic’s Spiritual Cleansing, cat yronwode’s Hoodoo Herb & Root Magic, Vance Randolph’s Ozark Magic & Folklore, Brandon Weston’s Ozark Folk Magic, and the Frank C. Brown Collection of North Carolina Folklore.

The transcript for this episode is available on our Transcripts page.

Some upcoming publications from us:

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Promos and Music: Title music is “Woman Blues,” by Paul Avgerinos. All music is licensed from Audio Socket (#35954).

Episode 235 – There and Back Again

Travels overseas and listener emails please!

Summary: Laine shares her experiences from her recent trip to Hungary (including some cool folklore) and we answer a series of listener emails about school supplies, military lore, and more!

Producer for this show: This episode is supported by listener Colby. Thanks so much Colby for helping us stay in ink, paper, and sealing wax for responding to all of our magical missives! As a special treat we’re sending you a personal bluebird of happiness with a message of gratitude. Be careful, though. Those birds can be awfully smug.

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Laine discussed some of the folklore from her recent trip to Hungary, including stories about the legendary bird called the Turul and St. Elizabeth’s Miracle of the Roses.

Cory also mentions his previous post on military folklore.

The transcript for this episode is available on our Transcripts page.

Some upcoming publications from us:

Please note that clicking on links may provide some monetary compensation to New World Witchery.

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Promos and Music: Title music is “Woman Blues,” by Paul Avgerinos. All music is licensed from Audio Socket (#35954).

Episode 232 – Live from Mystic South 2023

We share our recent experiences at the Mystic South conference

We share our experiences at our most recent magical conference

Summary: We talk about the experience of attending Mystic South (one of our favorite gatherings), as well as workshops, social interactions, meeting listeners, and more!

Producer for this show: This episode is supported by ALL our Patreon listeners! Thank you all for everything you do!

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We highly recommend checking out Mystic South and considering attending next year!

We also mention Carmanda Arts Things, the Doodle Tarot, and Owlkeyme Arts among the many excellent vendors.

The transcript for this episode is available on our Transcripts page. [EDIT: This episode does not currently have a transcript, but transcripts of most episodes are available at that link]

Some upcoming publications from us:

Cory just recently celebrated the release of Llewellyn’s Complete Book of North American Folk Magic, out now! Also be on the lookout for our upcoming collaborative book Conjuring the Commonplace: A Guide to Everyday Enchantment and Junk Drawer Magic also coming in 2023 from 1000Volt Press.

Please note that clicking on links may provide some monetary compensation to New World Witchery.

Image via Pixabay (Used under CC 2.0 License, modified by New World Witchery)

Promos and Music: Title music is “Woman Blues,” by Paul Avgerinos. All music is licensed from Audio Socket (#35954).

Episode 231 – Italian American Magic with Dee Norman

Burning black candles and reading cards at the kitchen table

Summary: In this episode we interview author and magical practitioner Dee Norman about her Italian American roots, her practices, and her writing process.

Producer for this show: This episode is supported by listener Meg. Thank you, Meg, for all your support, and we’re sending you on an all-expenses paid astral trip to Tuscany for your efforts! Just close your eyes and imagine those waving fields of sunflowers.

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You can find much more about Dee and her work through her website, Black Candle Cottage.

You can also check out her book, Burn a Black Candle: An Italian American Grimoire, or see her chapter in Llewellyn’s Complete Book of North American Folk Magic, out now!

The transcript for this episode is available on our Transcripts page.

Some upcoming publications from us:

Come see us at the Mystic South Conference in July!

Please note that clicking on links may provide some monetary compensation to New World Witchery.

Image via Pixabay (Used under CC 2.0 License, modified by New World Witchery)

Promos and Music: Title music is “Woman Blues,” by Paul Avgerinos. All music is licensed from Audio Socket (#35954).

Episode 230 – Magic on the Road

Magic for and about traveling and the open road

Summary: We dive into magic related to traveling, life on the road, and some folk beliefs about how to have the best trip possible.

Producer for this show: his episode is supported by listener Alex. We bestow upon you the coveted Witch’s deluxe trucker hat to wear for the duration of this episode. It doesn’t grant any wishes or anything–but it does make you look really cool!

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We look at lore from a few different folklore and spell collections, including:

The Frank C. Brown Collection of North Carolina Lore
Vance Randolph’s Ozark Magic & Folklore
Judika Illes’s Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells

The transcript for this episode is available on our Transcripts page.

Some upcoming publications from us:

Come see us at the Mystic South Conference in July!

Please note that clicking on links may provide some monetary compensation to New World Witchery.

Image via Pixabay (Used under CC 2.0 License, modified by New World Witchery)

Promos and Music: Title music is “Woman Blues,” by Paul Avgerinos. All music is licensed from Audio Socket (#35954).

Episode 214 – Live from Mystic South

We share our experiences at the recent Mystic South Conference

Summary: Laine and Cory share a brief recap of their experiences at the recent Mystic South Conference in Atlanta. We talk about workshops, playing sleepover games, singing some Michelle Branch songs, and more! Plus we try out some readings with some new decks of cards and thank our listeners for being awesome!

Producer for this show: This episode we didn’t add a producer tag (mostly because it’s a short ep) but we do want to thank everyone who has been giving us encouragement and love as we work through a pretty rollercoaster-y sort of month. Thank you for your support of this episode and for your ongoing support of New World Witchery.

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We were thrilled to be a part of the Mystic South Conference! We hope that if you are able you’ll consider coming to it in the future (as we very well might, too)!

Cory also has a YouTube video of his academic paper on “Wicked Games: Occult Play & Folklore” from the PCA/ACA Conference in Spring 2022 (but it’s mostly the same information as the one from Mystic South).

We also did some readings with The Doodle Tarot by Em Kay Holloway, and got our readings done by Laura Tempest Zakroff with her new Anatomy of a Witch Oracle (we mislabel it the Weave the Liminal oracle, which is the name of another of her fabulous books, so sorry about that!)

Cory also got to meet one of his favorite podcasters, Carmanda from the What the Folklore podcast (and even buy some of her art!)

We hung out with awesome folks like Thorn Mooney, Kelden, David Salisbury, Ivo Dominguez Jr, Laura Tempest Zakroff, and Heron Michelle, so if you don’t know those folks you should check them out!

You can now buy Cory’s book, New World Witchery: A Trove of North American Folk Magic! (also available from Amazon)

Please note that clicking on links may provide some monetary compensation to New World Witchery.

Image via Pixabay (Used under CC 2.0 License, modified by New World Witchery)

Promos and Music: Title music is “Woman Blues,” by Paul Avgerinos. All music is licensed from Audio Socket. Additional Music is “Devil’s Son,” by Widow’s Bane, licensed from Audio Socket.

Episode 170 – Food and Folk Magic with Gwion Raven

Summary

We are joined by author and world-traveler Gwion Raven as we discuss the ways in which food, cooking, and sharing a meal add some enchantment to the world.

Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome rewards at the same time. Even if you can’t give, spread the word and let others know, and maybe we can make New World Witchery even better than it is now.

Producers for this show: Heather, WisdomQueen, Jenni Love of Broom Book & Candle, Jennifer, Jen Rue of Rue & Hyssop, Little Wren, Khristopher, Tanner, Fergus from Queer as Folk Magic, Achija of Spellbound Bookbinding, Johnathan at the ModernSouthernPolytheist, Catherine, Payton, Carole, Stephanie, Kat, Breanna, Staci, Montine, WickedScense, Vic from the Distelfink Sippschaft of Urglaawe, Moma Sarah at ConjuredCardea, Jody, AthenaBeth, Bo, Scarlet Pirate, Tim, Leslie, Sherry, Jenna, Jess, Laura, Abbi, Nicole, & Clever Kim’s Curios (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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Get Gwion Raven’s book, The Magick of Food: Rituals, Offerings, & Why We Eat Together.

Check out Gwion Raven’s website for more information on his work and travels. You can also read work from Gwion and his partner Phoenix LeFae at their Patheos blog The Witches Next Door.

Read several versions of the “Stone Soup” story and a little about its history here.

Promotional image via Llewellyn Publications.

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Promos & Music

Title and closing music are “Woman Blues,” by Paul Avgerinos, and is licensed from Audio Socket. Incidental music is “In Memoriam Soproni Tendl Pal,” by Meta & Kalman Balough; and “NYC,” by Wolfram Gruss, licensed from Audio Socket.

If you like us AND you like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, you will love our new show: Myth Taken: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast, now available through all the podcatchers!

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Video: Nashville Witchery 2019 (with AthenaBeth!)

I’m currently doing some traveling, but while staying in Nashville, TN where we visit with my in-laws each year I was fortunate enough to have a day where both Laine and our friend (and fellow YouTuber/witchy bon-vivant) AthenaBeth made the drive in to meet up with me. We did some witchy shop-hopping and visited four different stores, where I picked up a few fun items (and probably more books than I should have). I made a video of it so please check it out and feel free to comment and/or share it around!

Oh, and AthenaBeth ALSO made a video about it you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGNnGERcnRM

And here are the shops we visited: