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Episode 256 – Rooted Folk Magic with Frankie Anne Castanea

Of Veils and Poles

Summary: We talk to Frankie Anne Castanea, the Chaotic Witch Aunt, about their journey into their roots with Italian folk magic, the role of magic in bodily autonomy, and balancing tradition and modernity.

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Producer for this show: This episode is sponsored in part by listener Conjured Cardea. Thank you for supporting us and we’ll be sending La Befana to drop off your magical gifts of thanks as soon as we can find her (she seems to be very busy this time of year).

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You can find out more about Frankie and their work through their website, Chaotic Witch Aunt.

You can also find their book, Spells for Change at Bookshop (and Amazon). You can also find their book, Ancestral Magic at Bookshop for preorder!

Find Frankie’s brevi bags and other charms here.

Some additional books mentioned in this episode:

Magic: A Theory from the South by Ernesto de Martino
Italian American Folklore by Melpezzi and Clements
Dark Mother by Lucia Chiarvola Birnbaum
Della Medicina by Lisa Fazio

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

Some upcoming publications from us:

Please consider ordering 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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Episode 254 – Bones

Shake, Rattle, and Roll

Summary: We rattle around the topic of bones in folk magic and witchcraft. We discuss ethical bone sourcing, some folk magical applications, and why keeping a jar of teeth is a totally normal and not-weird thing to do.

Producer for this show: This episode is sponsored in part by listener Catherine. We are greatly moved by your encouragement, and have reanimated a number of skeletons to come and deliver a personal thank-you to you on our behalf.

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We mention catherine yronwode’s Throwing the Bones as a source of info on bone reading techniques.

We note that Kate Freuler’s Of Blood and Bones was partly the impetus for this show.

We recommend looking at the work of Peter Paddon for more information on using skulls as conduits for Otherworld work.

You can learn more about scapulimancy in our November Folk Magician’s Notebook episode.

You can also learn about the history and lore of lucky rabbits’ feet in Cory’s New World Witchery article on the topic. Check out our two web articles on bones at the site as well: Dem Bones Part I and Dem Bones Part II.

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 253 – Researching Magic in the US with Heather Freeman

Let’s Get Nerdy (and Witchy)

Summary: Cory chats with Heather D. Freeman, host of the Magic in the United States podcast and academic researcher to talk about the road to witchcraft, the role of art and occulture, and why magic is so important to understanding U.S. history.

Producer for this show: This episode is sponsored in part by listener Catherine. We appreciate your support and are sending over a full accompaniment of library squirrels to help you sort your books as a reward for your patronage.

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You can find out more about Heather’s work through her LinkTree.

We also recommend checking out the Magic in the United States podcast as well, of course!

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 252 – Reproductive Rites with Sophie Saint Thomas

Bodies, Sex, and Witchcraft

Summary: We sit down to have a fascinating conversation with author and journalist Sophie Saint Thomas about sthe intersection of witch hunts and reproductive justice, as well as issues of sex-positivity and more.

Producer for this show: This episode is sponsored in part by listener This episode is sponsored in part by listener Jen Rue. In appreciation for your ongoing enthusiasm, we’ll be witching some ravens and owls with copious notes of thanks your way.

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You can find out more about Sophie Saint Thomas at her website, and check out her book Reproductive Rites as well!

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 251 – In the Owl Post

Time to Check our Inbox

Summary: We look into our mailbag and pull out a handful of messages from the past year to answer on the show! We discuss witchy party favors, the uses for storm water, searching for mysterious books, magical tattoos, protecting a garden from pests with magic, and more!

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Our sources for this episode are…YOU! Thanks so much for writing in Michael, JE, Mourning Dragon, Viola, Listener “R,” and Listener “A!”

The link to the German folklore video mentioned by Listener A is here.

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 249 – Occupational Witchcraft

Doing the Work

Summary: We dive into folk magic for getting a job, keeping a job, and on the job. Plus we explore about a dozen different occupations and the folklore associated with them, and talk about doing magic *as* an occupation, too.

Producer for this show: This episode is sponsored in part by listener Conjured Cardea. We are greatly thankful for your support, and promise that the desert sasquatch we’ve sent your way to offer you our gratitude is friendly! Just, maybe don’t make direct eye contact or any sudden movements.

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Some of our sources for this episode include:

The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, and The Element Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints, & Sages, by Judika Illes
Cory’s references a business spell from his revised edition of 54 Devils
The Dartmouth Folklore Collection
The work of folklorists like Archie Green, Benjamin Botkin, Richard Dorson, Wayland Hand, Alan Lomax in the field of occupational folklore
Jan Brunvand’s American Folklore: An Encyclopedia
Cory’s blog post “Entry 234 – Folk Magic on the Job”

Thanks to our listener feedback from Listener “S” for this episode, too!

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 248 – Desert Magic Part II

Curanderas, Cain, and Cowboys

Summary: We’re continuing our discussion of desert folk magic with some listener feedback, Mormon folklore about Bigfoot, a look at some regional healing and magical methods, and we learn why roping a smokestack on a train is an effective hangover cure.

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Some of our sources for this episode include:

Aidan Wachter’s Six Ways (some good meditations on desert magic there)
Jan Brunvand’s American Folklore: An Encyclopedia
Eliseo Cheo Torres’ Curandero
Marc Simmons’ Witchcraft in the Southwest
David Bowles’ Border Lore and Feathered Serpent, Dark Heart of Sky
Teresa Pijoan’s Myths of Magical Native American Women
Judika Illes’ Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells
Llewellyn’s Complete Book of North American Folk Magic

Thanks to our listener feedback from Priestess_AP and Nicole for this episode, too!

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 247 – Southern Dirt Conjure with Taren S

Dirty hands, rooted magic

Summary: This time we speak with Taren S, founder and educator in the House of Witchcraft. We discuss the ways we can learn a magical landscape, how teaching can change our relationship with witchery, and why dirt is such an overlooked magical ingredient.

Producer for this show: This episode is sponsored in part by listener Brandy. We thank you Brandy, for your patronage, and are sending our delegation of magical gratitude scorpions your way with our appreciation.

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You can find out more about Taren S at the following spots:

Conjuring Dirt, her latest book
Hoodoo in the Psalms, another book she wrote
The House of Witchcraft website

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

Some publications from us:

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

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 246 – Desert Magic Part I

The Joy of Dry Spells

Summary: We begin digging into the dunes and exploring desert-based regional folk magic. We talk about sand, salt (a LOT about salt), cacti, cactus cats, and so much more!

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Some of our sources for this episode include:

Aidan Wachter’s Six Ways (some good meditations on desert magic there)
Jan Brunvand’s American Folklore: An Encyclopedia
Eliseo Cheo Torres’ Curandero
Marc Simmons’ Witchcraft in the Southwest
David Bowles’ Border Lore and Feathered Serpent, Dark Heart of Sky
Teresa Pijoan’s Myths of Magical Native American Women
Judika Illes’ Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells
Llewellyn’s Complete Book of North American Folk Magic

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.

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 245 – Slavic Folkways with Vlasta Pilot

We speak to folk practitioner, artist, ‘zine writer, and author Vlasta Pilot of Gentle Hearts Unite about the nature of Slavic folk belief, the joy of handmade things, choosing bears, and how to avoid being a “cranberry.”

Of bears and klyukva

Summary: We speak to folk practitioner, artist, ‘zine writer, and author Vlasta Pilot of Gentle Hearts Unite about the nature of Slavic folk belief, the joy of handmade things, choosing bears, and how to avoid being a “cranberry.”

Producer for this show: This episode is sponsored in part by listener Anna. Anna, we are proud to have you supporting us, and we’ll be arriving shortly to tattoo our gratitude on you in the form of a “thank you” sigil on your forehead (don’t worry, it’s like super-cute and kind of looks like an axolotl so you’ll loooove it).

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