The Hexperts

We begin our dive into the forefather of modern magic and the 'most wicked man in the world' with a look into Thelema, a religion that says everyone is a star, literally, and that martinis are bad. Later, hi, it's Nikki Blonsky from the movie Hairspray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of how the witches of Scotland and Denmark enchanted the weather to stop a king from marrying a fourteen-year-old, and I guess somehow they're the bad guy. Later, Brett utilizes the spirits, and his eighth grade crush, to identify nu metal bands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our journey into the life of one of the world's most famous modern witches continues as we discuss her travels to America, her poorly-reviewed foray into ghost hunting, her apparent discomfort with sons and math, and her very good boy with very hot feet. Later, Brett tells us what he knows about Madonna, including how to perform divination with her coffee table book, and whether her ex-husband is...

Brett and Nikki dive into the early life of Britain's most famous witch and perhaps most dumbfounding braggart, Sybil Leek. Later, Brett is quizzed on knowledge from past episodes, including who wasn't in Alvin And The Chipmunk, which Beatles are still alive, and what's the worst way to spell Nikki. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you heard the Gospel of Aradia? Neither had anyone else, until folklorist Charles Godfrey Leland showed up. Brett and Nikki discuss the alleged secret worshipping the goddess Diana and her witch-messiah daughter by the pagans of Italy. Later, Brett curses Charlie Puth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the evil eye to Etsy witches, Brett and Nikki break down the history of curses, and discuss whether there is an ethical way to hex a bitch. Later, Brett fails to mew, and Nikki fails to pronounce 'looksmaxxing.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brett and Nikki welcome Carly Billings and Cecilia O'Grady, independent theatre creators, hosts of the spooky new podcast 'The Paranormal Parlour,' and girl women. Brett teaches us about ghosts built from the power of belief, from tragic Victorian lovers to cool cats on skateboards. Later, Carly and Cecilia ask Brett once and for all: Is there crying in baseball? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Brett talks about a book too vile and too poorly written for even a dweeb like him to get through, as we discuss the horrors unleashed upon women and 'witches' by Inquisitor Heinrich Kramer after he was bullied by a girl. Later, silly walk to Camelot as Brett is quizzed on his Monty Python knowledge in a game that Nikki totally didn't steal from a popular streaming service. Content Warning: 33:25-...

Brett tells Nikki the tale of when the Pope's fiercest witch hunter met his ultimate match, a mean girl. Later, Brett gets to not talk about Billy Bob Thornton (and instead tells us his hot takes on The Traitors.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brett and Nikki discuss how African spirituality merged with the many cultures of the New World to create perhaps the most no-nonsense modern practice of magic, while never letting you forget how very white they are. Later, Brett gets quizzed on various wisdoms from frat boy cinema from American Pie to American Psycho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nikki and Brett discuss the undeniably questionable ethics of love spells, then tell you exactly how to do them. Later, do you believe in Abby Lee Miller? Brett does not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our continuing exploration of the life of Dr John Dee, John experiments with alchemy, scrying, and toxic polycules. Later, find out what Brett, and Queen Elizabeth the First, think of Bridget Jones's Diary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brett and Nikki discuss Dr John Dee, occultist, astronomer to Queen Elizabeth I, the original 007, and a really terrible Catholic. Later, Brett learns that not all fanfiction is about men getting pregnant on battlefields (just most.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brett and Nikki discuss the cryptids, hags, and monsters that for centuries have made the holiday season what it is through magic, gifts, and a healthy dose of terror. Later, Brett discovers The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and its disappointing lack of polygamy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brett and Nikki investigate scientific studies of magic's validity, the unique biases of skeptics and believers, the health benefits of practicing witchcraft, and what Tetris, Cocaine Bear, and their childhood dentists have to do with it all. Later, get ready to fall in love with a noble after a disastrous ski trip, as Brett is forced to describe Netflix Christmas movies, and Nikki reveals which s...

Brett and Nikki discuss the Greek goddess of magic, her many eras, and just how spooky having three heads is. Later, we find out how Brett likes them apples, and why Kevin Smith is your biggest cheerleader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brett and Nikki discuss the complicated life and legacy of Robert Cochrane, father of traditional/folkloric witchcraft, ex-con, blacksmith, and world-class hater of Wicca. Later, Brett learns the difference between several cat-based girl groups and questions if a band is just a person. Who's to say? (Nikki's to say.) Content warning: (48:40-52:30) Description of anti-Semitism and suicide Hosted on...

Is there any Devil in the craft? Is the Devil crafty at all? According to these tales of British folklore, not really. Brett tells us what Satan allegedly got up to after he fell from Heaven but before he became the suave fiddle-playing trickster of America. Later, we find out whether Tati Westbrook is a controversial Youtuber or a charming English village, and how to pronounce Nikkie, even with a...

Brett leads us through the 'Black Pullet,' an eighteenth century grimoire that tells the tale of God's favourite magician and his questionable father figure. Later, we find out if it's time for the creators of South Park to write a new musical and if it should be about chickens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brett teaches us how Tarot went from a Tang Dynasty pastime, to an Italian Biblical card game, to how he makes all his money. Nikki ships gap pal salonnières. Later, Brett must decide which iconic Sex and the City character he is: Miranda, Samantha, Sarah, and Carolyn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brett and Nikki discuss the nitty gritty of the life of Wicca's founder, the lies he told and the even bigger lies he came up against, and how community theatre may be your gateway drug into Occultism. Later, they debate why Kill Bill is loved by gay boys and whether Channing Tatum should be under your floorboards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brett and Nikki discuss the for-profit magicians of the British Isles, how they got around witchcraft and heresy laws, and the very bad things they told women to do to fish. Later, they debate the nuances of Sabrina Carpenter's feminism and her alleged (by Brett) affair with Dwayne Douglas 'The Rock' Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before Jesus came around to give us his opinion on figs, the Egyptians, Greeks, Zoroastrians, and more were all wielding the powers of magic and throwing women into rivers in their own special way. Later, Brett is forced to learn about a music festival that never existed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time, space, words, stuff. Brett and Nikki take you through the elements needed to cast a spell, and the differences between spells, wishes, prayers (for example, how much blackmail is allowed for each.) Later, much to Brett's chagrin, it's morbin' time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is chaos magic the Fight Club of witchcraft? Were The Ramones a coven? Are Labubus an appropriate spiritual offering? Nikki and Brett discover the answer to two of these questions is 'Yes' as they dive into chaos magic, a practice focused on rejecting absolute truth, altering one's conscious to alter the world, and occasionally having some 'private time' with your doodles. Hosted on Acast. See aca...