The New Witches

After a much needed break, Laura and Maria are back to deliver some true crime and paranormal! To celebrate Pride Month, Maria covers the life of Marsha P. Johnson and her lasting impact on the LGBTQ+ community; plus, the circumstances behind her mysterious death in 1992. Also, is anyone else surprised at just how much the mafia is involved in her story? Then, Laura takes it away with the mytholog...

For our first installment of our new series, Types of Witches , we are covering a witchy path near and dear to our hearts – the Green Witch! We cover what a Green Witch is, their origins, what a Green Witch's practice might look like and involve, and we even include some exercises and rituals you can do to more deeply connect with nature. Listen to find out if you might be a Green Witch! Sour...

We're thanking the hair gods for great hair days,  rolling our eyes at high-maintenance customers, and applauding Liam-Neeson-like fathers ... But more importantly, we're back with our biweekly spooky episode! And boy, is it supes European! Laura covers the murder of young French girl Kalinka Bamberski at her mother's German home, and Maria walks us through the morbid history of the...

In another installment of our popular Ethical Witchcraft series, we're covering a very important topic: how to responsibly research! As a new witch, or even a seasoned witch exploring new topics, it's so important to know how to find the best information out there to guide you, and how to spot the BS! We also list some great topics to research if you are a beginner witch. Happy googling!...

Can we just say, you listeners have the craziest dreams! The New Witches read your stories and answer your questions once again. Listen to hear Laura talk dirty, Maria talk slurry (not drunk, just tongue-tied), and hear these insanely creepy and witchy stories! To submit your story or question for an upcoming Listener Stories episode, you can go to our contact page here , email us at thenewwitches...

The New Witches are talking about black wedding dresses, crime-solving genealogy tests, and occult-obsessed rock stars! Maria covers the true crime case of a triple murder in a small Texas town, and Laura tells us about a *supes* haunted house in Scotland once owned by a Led Zeppelin band member. Also we ask the question, who starts a ritual that opens a portable for demons and just "forgets&...

Another installment of our unofficial "for Beginners" series, we're talking about the elements and how to incorporate them into your witchy practice! Earth, Wind & Fire are more than just a band, there's also Water and Spirit to complete all the elements we cover in this episode! Laura opens up about having Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and what it is, and Maria talks about...

We're celebrating our first anniversary with a bonus episode! We talk about the podcast's evolution the past year since its launch, and how it has affected our identity as witches in different stages of our practice, and from such diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Maria also sheds light on the concept behind the name " The New Witches Podcast" —hint, it's more interest...

Lay down, turn the lights out, and come listen to some creepy stories of bodiless entities, face mask enforcement, the monster under the bed, imaginary friends (?), and finally a near death experience gone wrong. So keep calm and spook on! Support the show

In this week's spooky episode, Laura covers the prejudiced attack of Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend Robert Maltby at the hands of teenagers simply of their goth appearance. Maria dives into the creepy and mysterious Vallecas Case in Madrid, Spain in the 1990s—the true story behind the 2017 Spanish horror film Veronica . Check out the Sophie Lancaster Foundation: https://www.sophielancaste...

With Beltane around the corner, we're covering this ancient Gaelic May Day festival. Observed throughout ancient Ireland, Scotland, and Isle of Man, it marks the beginning of the pastoral summer season when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. This pagan festival  celebrates fertility ( bow-chicka-wow-wow! ), prosperity, protection, and honors all living things. Listen to learn it&a...

In this week's spooky episode, Maria covers the 1988 disappearance of 19 year old Tara Calico—an active, smart, and outgoing young woman who goes out on a morning bike ride only to never come back. Laura covers the terrifying  paranormal case of Doris Bither and the entities who violently attacked her in her Culver City home in the 1970s. This paranormal case is the true story behind the 1982...

In this listeners episode, we have ghostly visitations from a grandfather, a vengeful aunt casting acne curses on her niece, and a dream about possibly a past life. Plus, we explore incorporating pop culture into your practice, and the tarot deck vs. the tarot reader. Enjoy! Support the show

Almost a year ago, we released one of our first episodes ... E02: Types of Witches + Altars. It’s currently our most downloaded episode of all time – and for good reason! Every beginner witch wants to find their path and it helps to understand the various sectors within the very large witchy community. Now with social media and the ease of researching online in this day and age, learning about dif...

It's finally here! I'm so sorry it took so long to get this out, but I appreciate everyone's patience. This time around we only have 2, but rather long stories involving creepy cryptids and malicious witches. Hope you enjoy! Support the show

After weeks and weeks, Laura is finally covering true crime! And wow does she have a wild story to tell y'all. Listen to the gruesome tale of Zack Bowen and Addie Hall — an ill-fated couple who braved Hurricane Katrina together, and whose lives start unraveling for the worst. Maria dedicates her portion of the episode to our Buckeye State listeners! Learn about the Harrison House Bed & Br...

How the Futhark are ya, dear listeners?! In this week's episode, Maria covers beginner sigil witchery and touches on the philosophies of chaos magic, while Laura does a deep dive on runes! Listen for a step-by-step guide to get started with incorporating sigils into your practice, and get a detailed breakdown on the history of runes and their general meanings. Plus, we ask the questions, Can...

We have finally made it to the closing chapter of the West Memphis Three true crime case. Who do you think was the real murderer? Maria covers the trials of Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley, evidence that came to light after their convictions, and where the three are today. Laura covers the life and death of Hollywood star Jean Harlow, and the seemingly cursed house that was her...

This listeners episode includes dreamscapes, visions of the future, working through trauma with shadow work, and answering your witchy questions! Plus, we meet a sea witch, listen to our first voicemail submissions, and we learn that even witches fart sometimes! Check out @jessbaumann_ for amazing photography! To submit your story or question for an upcoming Listener Stories episode, you can go to...

Another sabbat is coming around, and we're breaking down the origins of Ostara, how it relates to Easter, and how to celebrate it! We're also talking about the Vernal Equinox and all the magic in the air and in the earth during springtime! Support the show

Part 2 of the West Memphis Three is here, and Laura covers the many stories of Mothman! Listen to hear a continuation of Maria's coverage of the gruesome 1993 murders of 3 young boys in Arkansas, and the three teenage boys who were (in our opinion) wrongfully convicted for the crime. Then Laura describes the many sightings of Mothman over time and we theorize just what kind of creature he cou...

We've made it to 50, baby!! For this special 50th episode, we wanted to revisit our Ethical Witchcraft series, discussing the ethics behind spells, curses, and hexes. We kick off this episode with talking about vulnerability and our brief thoughts on the Elisa Lam docu-series on Netflix. Then we cover what spells are, how to approach love spells, and even break down a specific spell for self-...

In this episode, Maria covers part 1 of the heinous true crime story of the West Memphis Three, where three little boys were brutally murdered and three teenage boys were controversially charged with their murders in full Satanic Panic fashion. For paranormal, Laura covers the tale of the Bell Witch – a poltergeist-like entity that tormented a family in the 1800s, and continues to follow its desce...

For this listeners' episode, we read about a dapper specter, an old lady still running a tight ship even in the afterlife, and chilling tales of night terrors! Plus, Laura and Maria discuss roads named after crystals, the podcast hitting its "Annie" (anniversary) soon, religion vs. spirituality, and we answer your questions. You don't wanna miss this one! Support the show

With Valentine's Day coming up, we're taking a trip around the world to meet the many deities that embody love, sex, beauty and power! From well-known love gods to the lesser known, we have a packed episode full of amazing mythology from various ages and civilizations. You'll also hear about Laura's new laugh, an old lady named Myrtle, and lots of butts. Also forgive us for our...