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Episode 219 – Otherworlds and Underworlds

A journey to Hel(l)(s) and back! Otherworlds in folklore and myth

Summary: This time we’re traveling into the realms of the fairies, the dead, the mysterious, and more as we explore various mythic and folkloric Otherworlds and Underworlds.

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We mention several books, including Cunning Folk & Familiar Spirits by Emma Wilby; The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories by Washington Irving; Witches of Pennsylvania by Thomas White; and The Formation of Hell by Alan Bernstein.

We also mention some of our sister show episodes: Chasing Foxfire Episode 8 – To Hell and Back and Myth Taken Episode 48 – The Myth of the Hellmouth.

We mention a few movies, including A Dark Song, The Ninth Gate, and The Tenth Kingdom.

Cory mentions the recent publication of The Gorgon’s Guide to Magical Resistance, edited by Jenn Zahrt and Laura Tempest Zakroff (which includes his “penis trees” article along with a lot of other great pieces) and the upcoming release of the Llewellyn’s Complete Book of North American Folk Magic, out in Spring 2023. 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.

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Episode 215 – Ritual and Ceremonial Magic

We talk about the overlap in ceremonial and folk magic, just what is a ritual, and more

Summary: This time we’re looking at the relationship between ceremonial magic, rituals, and folk magic. We discuss grimoires that have shaped folk practices, where the two overlap (a LOT), and our own experiences with rituals both positive and negative. Plus monthly card pulls, listener emails, and more!

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Some of the sources we talk about include:

And we also discuss how much we love The Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells by Judika Illes (as well as many of her other books)

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

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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 139 – Light Magic for Dark Times with Lisa Marie Basile

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This time we’re chatting with poet, author, and witch Lisa Marie Basile about her book Light Magic for Dark Times, the intersections of self-care and folk magic, and the way magical practice and poetry can overlap.

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Producers for this show: Heather, WisdomQueen, Regina, Jen Rue of Rue & Hyssop, Little Wren, Khristopher, Tanner, Achija of Spellbound Bookbinding, Johnathan at the ModernSouthernPolytheist, Catherine, Patrick, Carole, Debra, Montine, Cynara at The Auburn Skye, WickedScense, Moma Sarah at ConjuredCardea, Jody, Josette, Amy, Victoria, Sherry, Tarsha, Donald, Jenni Love of Broom Book & Candle, & AthenaBeth. (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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You should definitlely check out Lisa Marie Basile’s author page if you haven’t already. In addition, her book Light Magic for Dark Times and her magazine Luna Luna are both worth checking out as well. The spell you hear in this episode is from her book.

Cory also mentions the book Jambalaya: The Natural Woman’s Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals, by Luisa Teish.

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Promos & Music

Title and closing music is “Homebound,” by Bluesboy Jag, and is used under license from Magnatune. Incidental music is “The Bird and the Rainbow,” by Monplaisir, from the Free Music Archive.

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