New World Witchery - The Search for American Traditional Witchcraft

Summary: Come pull up a chair by the fireside with Daddy Splitfoot and listen to some devilish folklore submitted by listeners (and expanded upon by your sinister host). Play: Download: Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales (Part One) -Sources- The source for most of this episode is YOU! Our wonderful listeners, who supplied … Continue reading "Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales (Part One)"

Episode 80 – Call and Response Summary: In this month’s episode, we’re responding to some of our listener mail and feedback. We’ll talk about interfaith relationships, doing magical research, folk magic in the Western U.S., and address some questions about technical issues with the show. Play: Download: Episode 80 – Call and Response -Sources- Some … Continue reading "Episode 80 – Call and Response"

Episode 79 – Pow-wow with Rob Phoenix Summary: This episode focuses on the Pennsylvania Dutch system of folk healing and magic known as Pow-wow (among many other names). We look at the cultural history, the religious contexts, and the actual practice of the system itself. Author and Pow-wow practitioner Rob Phoenix brings his extensive knowledge … Continue reading "Episode 79 – Pow-wow with Rob Phoenix"

Special Episode – The Messenger Cory reads a long but tantalizing tale from horror master Robert W. Chambers as part of the Halloween in July theme. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 78 – Summer of Horror Laine and Cory explore their favorite films from the supernatural and folk horror genres, and bring the first taste of Halloween in July. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 77 – What Do Witches Do We mine the depths of history and folklore to try to discover where witches might have come from and just what they actually do. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 76 – Spring Symbols Today we’re tackling a hodgepodge of springtime symbols, including rabbits, eggs, maypoles, and flowers. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 75 – Moon Magic Laine returns and we discuss the lore and magical uses of the moon. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 74 – Grimoires with Atticus Hob Our February episode features a discussion of magical books with Atticus Hob. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 73 – Protection Magic We begin 2015 by looking at personal protection spells and talismans. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 72 – Yuletide Cheer! 2014 (Part Three) Our last holiday show of 2014 is our music episode, featuring songs that should put you in the yuletide spirit. Bon Yule! (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 71 – Yuletide Cheer! 2014 (Part Two) Our second 2014 holiday show includes a mini-documentary on the Krampuslauf Philadelphia parade and an interview with author Linda Raedisch. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 70 – Yuletide Cheer! 2014 (Part One) The first of our 2014 holiday episodes. This one features a lengthy discussion of Christmas monsters with a familiar voice. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 69 – Goodbye Peter A raw, emotional, and sometimes rambling-but-heartfelt goodbye to friend and teacher Peter Paddon (1964-2014). (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – The Green Man of Pittsburgh Tonight’s story is an urban legend from Pittsburgh. And it just might be true… (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – Haunted Heads This evening we bring you two stories which have become urban legends, focusing on the creepy cranium. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – The Last Dance Our second All Hallows Read episode this year is an urban legend centered on a San Antonio nightclub, and a rather unwelcome guest. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – Pushed We begin our 2014 All Hallows Read with a story of high school bullying…and revenge. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 68 – Magical Pennsylvania This evening we explore the magic of Pennsylvania with stories, interviews, and song. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 67 – Curanderismo with Carolina Gonzalez Tonight we briefly examine the practices of brujeria and curanderismo, then have an interview with Canarian curandera Carolina Gonzalez. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 66 – Sacred Artistry with Bri Saussy In this episode, we discuss Sacred Artistry and an Enchanted Worldview with Bri Saussy of Milagro Roots. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 65 – The Slender Man Discussion (with Fire Lyte) This show features a special extended discussion with Fire Lyte of Inciting a Riot. We will look at the recent Slender Man stabbing case, mental health, and folk faith and action in the magical spirituality community. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 64 – Sex and Magic In this show we look at using sex as a magical tool, and we discuss the ethics of mingling sex and magic. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 63 – The Dark Mother Tonight we’re featuring a tribute to the figure of the Dark Mother, with songs, stories, and poetry by a special guest! (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 62 – Pregnancy and Birth Lore Tonight we tackle the many interesting and unusual tales and traditions surrounding pregnancy and childbirth. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – Ice Cream We return to the little town of Blackbird Falls for an April Fools’ visit. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 61 – Mardi Gras! We look at the various traditions, festivities, and delights of Mardi Gras and Carnival, and then explore Lent with a special guest. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 60 – Aesthetics and Mechanics Tonight we’re responding to a pair of conversations from other shows on witchy aesthetics and the mechanics of magic. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 59 – A New Year for Witches In this show, we discuss our plans for this year’s shows, as well as recent media portrayals of witches. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 58 – Yuletide Cheer! 2013 Our annual wintery fruitcake of music, poetry, & other holiday goodies! (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 57 – New Orleans In this extended episode, we revisit our recent trip to the magical city of New Orleans. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – The Visitor Our final 2013 storytelling episode focuses on the genre of radio drama. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – A Hearse of Verse In this episode we have a selection of ghastly and witchy music and poetry. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – From Beyond the Grave Tonight we feature four short stories of the dead affecting the living from the Otherworld. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – The Legend of Sleepy Hollow In our first All Hallows Read episode of 2013, we hear ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,’ by Washington Irving. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 56 – Harvest Home Today we’re looking at a variety of Autumn celebrations through stories, poetry, music, and essays. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 55 – The State of Conjure This episode features a special one-hour interview with the cast of Conjure Crossroads, discussing the state of conjure in the US. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 54 – Raising a Magical Family Tonight we discuss raising kids around magic and in magical households. Plus we look at mixed faith marriages and the “spouse-space” (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 53 – Papisticall Charmes A look at various Catholic folk magical practices from the New World. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 52 – Fairies This episode focuses on fairies in the New World, plus we have an interview with Signe Pike. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 51 – Magical Places This show centers on a variety of magical locations from legend and folklore. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 50 – Mountain Magic This episode features a discussion on mountain magic, plus some folklore and music from the Appalachians. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 49 – Powwow and Braucherei A brief look at the folk magical practices of the Pennsylvania Germans, commonly known as powwow or braucherei. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 48 – Healing Magic We discuss healing, magic, and medicine. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 47 – Yuletide Greetings 2012 This is our annual assembly of songs, poetry, stories, and recipes to get you in the yuletide spirit. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 46 – Monsters Tonight we talk about the monsters of American folklore, both old and new. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 45 – The Bag Lady Show This episode is a grab-bag of different items: a recap of PPSM3, some music from artist Leslie Fish, a recording of a mini-class, and listener feedback. Think “Mary Poppins’ traveling bag,” but full of NWW goodies. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – Zombies A show featuring everyone’s favorite Deadite, the zombie. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – American Devils Tonight we hear two tales from American folklore featuring diabolical creatures. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – Native Creatures Three tales of strange creatures from Native American Lore (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)