Death Coven

It's October and we're in the throes of spooky season. Today we're embracing the dark half by diving into some frightening topics. Join us as Skye tells us about the horrors of the Dark Web, River presents the tale of the first ever recorded account of vampirism, and Poppy drags us kicking and screaming through the Chernobyl Disaster. *This episode is a bit scarier than our norm, so...

Welcome back little ghouls and ghosts! This October the coven is bringing you some especially frightful episodes, kicking it all off with another round of cryptids. Join us as we wander all around in search of things that go bump in the night (and day), from the backwoods to northern Mexico. Put on your favorite autumnal sweater, grab yourself a warm drink (a pumpkin spice latte perhaps), and prep...

Hear ye! Hear ye! There be a hanging in the town square this ev'nin. It's BYOPF (Bring Your Own Pitch Fork). Today's episode is a Skye-led one where she discusses King James (I and VI) and his relationship to witches. Buckle up for some crazy history with some laughs along the way. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the my...

Double the Squonk, double the fun! Join us this week as we bring you Death Coven's first double feature.  In the first half of this episode, we interview Hal Johnson, author of Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods (and other things). We'll talk mythology, muse about the afterlife, and even manage to smush in a little cryptid discussion near the end. Listen in to hear words from the mout...

This week River tells us all about the guy with the gift of gab, St. Anthony of Padua. Tune in to hear about the life and death of this saint, and learn how you can incorporate working with him into your practice.  If you'd like to pass on this week's hypothetical game, skip to 10:18 Main Source: Anthony of Padua by Valentin Strappazzon, translated by Michael F. Cusato Don't forget...

Hey, hi, hello, and welcome to this week's episode of Death Coven! This week, we did a some research on death-related deities and other entities from cultures outside of the ones we typically work with in our day to day practice. This week, we'll look at a a few gods and demi gods from the Māori tradition, we'll meet the Fates, and then we'll finish up by learning about Azrael,...

Welcome back listeners! Join the witches this week as they go over a variety of topics, from trees in high altitude cool climates all the way to the bottom of the deep ocean with a bunch of creepy crawlies, and several spots in between.  Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft. SOC...

Join River, Poppy, and Skye this week as they talk about the history of three different cemeteries across the world: Showmen's Rest, The Merry Cemetery, and Greyfriar's Kirkyard. They'll tell you tales of ghostly elephants, sharp tongued mother in laws, and the most loyal little puppy in the history of always.  If you want to skip this episode's Hypothetical Game and go straigh...

* Trigger warning* Due to the nature of this episode, we discuss animal cruelty and animal death. Please listen at your own discretion.  It's time for another Chef Boyardee Special! This week our very first guest Rachel joins us as Poppy tells six stories about animals that have - for some reason - been tried for witchcraft in some capacity. Try to guess which one she made up and try not to g...

Guten Tag and welcome to Death Coven! Grab your sausage and pull up a chair, because this week Poppy tells us all about her Oma and German folklore.  If you'd like to skip the hypothetical game, fast forward to 11:24. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft. SOCIALS: Email- de...

Hey, hi, hello, how ya doin'?  Join us for our second episode exploring the Tarot covering the Empress, the Emperor, and the Hierophant. Things might get a little....Catholic? If you don't want to listen to this episode's hypothetical game, skip to 10:20. 

Welcome back dear listeners! We have an eclectic range of tales to share with you this week. Gather round the metaphorical campfire/taco bell parking lot at 11pm as the witches take you through our first ever "randomsode", where we just talk about whatever we want with no cohesive theme. Superstitions? Neanderthals? Divine madness and vengeance? We got it all baby! So sit back, relax, an...

*** TRIGGER WARNING *** This episode contains discussions that may be sensitive for some listeners, including mentions of child abuse, infant death, and infertility. Listener discretion is advised. Welcome back to another installment of our ancestor series, dear listener! In this one, Skye takes the lead exploring the rich history of the Celts and Scotland. From fierce warriors, to scandalous roya...

Test your Death Coven knowledge! For our  20th Episode,  Skye hosts a special "Who Said That?" challenge. River and Poppy face the ultimate test: identifying which of the three of us uttered the most bizarre and out-of-context lines from our previous episodes. Place your bets on who will get the most correct. Join us for the fun and celebrate 20 episodes of Death Coven! How many did  YOU...

What's that in the sky? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a 7 mile wide asteroid destined to end life as we know it? No, it's another Poppy-sode heading straight for your ear holes! Don't worry, the impact of this episode probably won't disrupt the global climate causing a decades long winter. Probably.  This week, Poppy talks us through the Big 5 Mass Extinctions. What was th...

Welcome back listeners! In this weeks episode we're kicking off a series all about honoring our ancestors and where we came from. Join us and listen to River yap about the Pennsylvania Dutch practice of Braucherei, folk remedies for man and beast, and their own candid feelings about modern day Christianity in general. As with all folk systems of belief it's important for us all the be re...

Gather 'round the Cauldron, listeners, because Death Coven is serving up a cryptid potluck! This week, Poppy, River, and Skye are each bringing a dish to the table-a cryptid of their choosing-and trust us, the menu is...eclectic.  Poppy delves into the eerie depths of the forest, exploring a creature that mimics the familiar, yet holds a chilling, uncanny twist. Prepare for unsettling encount...

Hey hey hey, grab your favorite deck and get ready to LEARN because this week we're diving into a new series about the Major Arcana! We'll talk through the Fool, the Magician, and the High Priestess, diving deep into the symbolism of the cards. Who are they? What do they want? And which one gave birth on a horse? Join us and find out. **To skip the hypothetical and get straight to the co...

Welcome or welcome back dear listeners! Join us in this weeks episode as River takes us through the fascinating and sometimes heartbreaking story of St Francis of Assisi. Learn about the man who founded a revolutionary religious order in medieval Italy, wrote the first poem in vernacular Italian, and charmed most everyone that met him through his sincerity, humor, and conviction. You'll also...

Join Skye, River, and Poppy on a purrfectly delightful episode of the Death Coven Podcast: Meet the Cats! Get ready for some serious feline fun as we introduce you to our furry friends: Mow, Garnet, Pickle, Berry, Angus, Hermes, and Harvey. We'll share their unique origin stories, quirky personalities, adorable appearances, and how these seven captivating creatures enrich our lives (and somet...

We're back!! After a little holiday hiatus, the witches are ready to slap down some strange stories about unbelievable deaths from the 13th to the 21st century. Can you spot which story is fake, or will you get Chef Boyardeed? If you would like to skip the hypothetical, this game ends at 8:11. Sources: Paris as it was and as it is, or, A sketch of the French capital : illustrative of the effe...

Hi everyone, just dropping a little note to let you know that we will not be releasing an episode this week. Additionally, beginning in 2025, we will be shifting to an every other week cadence. Don't worry, we'll still drop fresh hot new episodes every other Thursday, and we may have some fun bonus content in the works... Until we see you again, happy holidays, blessed Yule, be safe, be...

**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains content that may be disturbing to some listeners such as animal death, suicide, suicidal ideation, as well as prolonged conversations about deaths of real people. If you are not in a place to listen to this type of content we understand and suggest you skip this one. Keep yourselves safe <3 Join the coven as we delve into a deeply personal and introspec...

Come along with the witches this week as we take you through four haunted locations around the world! Each place has its own chilling tale—whether it’s a haunted hotel in Colorado, a hospital in Alabama, a centuries-old Scottish fortress with a bloody past, or the largest ossuary in the world.  Prepare for a tour through the world’s most haunted places, where every shadow has a story to tell...  S...

Poppy-sode Part 2!  Grab your mourning veil and prepare to be spooked , because in this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the weird and wonderful world of the Victorian Era—a time when death was just a little extra . We’re talking about bizarre deaths, over-the-top funeral rituals, and ghosts that love to.....undulate?  This week, Poppy tells us some curious tales from the time that highlight t...