Witchin' and Bitchin'

Send a text In this unapologetically honest episode of Witchin’ and Bitchin’ , Juan and River tackle one of the most essential — and most violated — aspects of modern life and folk magic: boundaries . From people trespassing on private land to strangers forcing unwanted conversations, this episode explores what happens when politeness is mistaken for permission and kindness is taken as weakness. T...

Send a text Welcome to 2026—the year the universe decides to hold down the power button and perform a total factory reset. If 2025 felt like a long, weird waiting room, 2026 is the moment the doors fly open and the landscape has completely changed. In this deep-dive forecast, Juan and River bridge the worlds of Appalachian Folk Magic , Latin American Curanderismo , and Astro-Science to help you na...

Send a text 🌬️ Episode 4 — Wind, Weather, and Witchery In this sky-soaked episode, Juan and River dive into the magic of the wind, storms, rain, and shifting seasons — the elements that move, shape, and stir the world around us. From ancient sky lore to modern storm-witch practices, this episode explores how witches have long worked with weather as both omen and oracle. Learn about wind spirits, s...

Send a text 🔥 Episode 3 — Spirit of the Hearth: Kitchen Magic & Ancestors In this warm and witchy episode, Juan and River step into the oldest magical space of all: the hearth. From ancestral recipes to protective kitchen spirits, we explore how food, fire, and memory intertwine to create one of the most powerful forms of folk magic. Discover the lore of hearth spirits around the world, the s...

Send a text 🌙 Episode 2 — Salt: The Witch’s Swiss Army Knife In this delightfully salty episode, Juan and River dive into one of the oldest, most universal tools in the witch’s arsenal: salt. From ancient purification rites to modern kitchen-witch spells, salt has been a protective powerhouse across cultures for thousands of years — and today your hosts are unpacking all its magical, practical, a...

Send a text In the very first episode of Witchin’ and Bitchin’, hosts Juan and River dive into the enchanting world of the besom — the witch’s broom — exploring its rich folklore, magical uses, and place in old folk traditions. Together they discuss how brooms became protective tools, liminal gateways, cleansing companions, and enduring symbols of witchcraft. You’ll also learn simple ways to charm...