Summary:
We look at folk magic from a “new” perspective this time (which isn’t really very new at all). We discuss embedded spells in webpage code, shuffle-o-mancy and radio divination, and how to make a meme into a spell as we look at where magic and technology overlap (with special guest, Laine’s husband!).
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We talk a little bit about a couple of episodes we did last year, including our Sound Sigils one and one on Sensory Witchcraft.
We also discuss the practice of steganography, which you can learn more about in this article from WIRED.
Cory mentions the book American Gods by Neil Gaiman (also a television show now). We also discuss the “Loss” meme and the “Mocking Spongebob” meme quite a bit. (And this classic as well).
You may also want to learn more about the “coding duck” we discuss.
Finally, here are some of the apps we recommend (either personally or based on trusted friends/listeners and their recommendations):
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Star Walk (night sky guide)
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iLuna (lunar calendar)
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Aradia (searchable full text of Leland’s Aradia, Gospel of the Witches)
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Fool’s Dog Tarot (also check out the MANY other Fool’s Dog Tarot deck apps)
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72 Seasons (Shinto calendar)
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Seventh Sphere (Lenormand/Tarot Learning)
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AstroGuide (horoscopes and astrology)
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PlantNet (wild plant identification)
Big thanks to listener Fergus for reminding us to do this episode!
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Promos & Music
Title and closing music is “Homebound,” by Bluesboy Jag, and is used under license from Magnatune.
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