Devil's Trap: A Supernatural Podcast

It's Season 13, Episode 7, "War of the Worlds," and we're here for Meth-head Kevin Tran, but not so much for this Arthur/Alexander evil twin nonsense. Liz talks about the Scottish 17th-century witch hunters, the Witch Prickers. Research Links The Professional Pricker and His Test for Witchcraft Witch Prickers of the 17th-century The woman who became a witch-pricker The Devil's Mark and the Witch-P...

Join us to discuss Season 13, Episode 6 Tombstone. No, it's not about the frozen pizza, nor is it actually in Tombstone. That doesn't stop Liz from doing lore based there, though, as she talks about the maybe haunted, and maybe not a former bordello, the Bird Cage Theater. Research Links Aimee Austin | THE CABINET CARD GALLERY The Birdcage Theatre - Phoenix Ghosts The Haunted Bird Cage Theatre | T...

Season 13, Episode 5 is titled "Advanced Thanatology". Thanatology is the study of death. Now do you get the joke? We delve into that, Billie's wardrobe upgrade, but lack of weapon containers, how Diana still hates ghost shudders, and then tells you all about the history of plague doctors, and it gets kinda gross. Research Links Men in Tights: Charles De Lorme (1584–1678) and the First Plague Cost...

Join us for Season 13, Episode 4, "The Big Empty." Dean's journey into the King of Dicks continues as the celestial man-baby grapples with his lack of feelings. Liz deep dives into EMF and its usefulness, or lack thereof, during paranormal investigations. Research Links Electromagnetism and Paranormal Phenomena – Psi Encyclopedia Ghost hunters utilize latest in technology / Paranormal research has...

It's Season 13, Episode 3, and we just need a little "Patience." We also need Dean to stop being such a Dean. We cheer the returns of both Missouri and Jody! We discuss what would have happened if Missouri had been more a part of the show. Liz talks about what lithomancy and lithomantic gems are, and how to store your heavy bag of rocks. Research Links Gary Wimmer Your Guide Towards Lithomancy The...

There was a motel in Wisconsin, they did not call the Rising Son but the Black Hat Motel, which is where we found our Winchesters in Season 13, Episode 2. This is also the introduction of Asmodeus, however the eff you say his name, and Liz gives the background lore on him. Research Links Dictionary of Demons by M. Ballanger The Encyclopedia Of Demons And Demonology By Guiley Rosemary Ellen : motiv...

It's Season 13 Episode 1, "Lost and Found," and we have found Jack, the celestial man-baby. Not only that, but we are once again in a moral grey, even if Dean is too far in his grief to see that. Liz breaks down teleportation, which is oddly relevant to this and next week's episodes. Research Links Teleportation Is Possible—Just Not in the Way You Might Think Quantum entanglement - Wikipedia TELEP...

We are at the Season 12 finale, Episode 23 "All Along the Watchtower." We discuss the numerous deaths and WTF moments. Plus, it's Season 12 Trivia time!

It's Season 12, Episode 22, that's Who We Are, and who even are the Winchesters now? Look at all the emotions on Dean! What happened to Sam's morality code? Why doesn't Ketch just get a cat? During lore, Liz brings the Golden Dawn series to an end telling the story of that time Aleister Crowley and W.B. Yeats had a magical battle in the middle of London during the Battle of Blythe Road. Select Sou...

We are discussing Something About Mary, Season 12, Episode 21. Supernatural fulfills their annual tradition of killing off a recurring character during this episode! We ask: Why is Rick putting a bloody machete in the hallway? What should we call Lady Fancy Pants? What is happening to Mary? Is she really brainwashed? We analyze her brainwashing stages against psychologist Robert Jay Lifton's defin...

We're talking Season 12, Episode 20 Twigs & Twine & Tasha Banes. And twins. Once again, hunters are in peril, and they have called on the Winchesters for help. Will they save the day? And what do you call a fake person made out of sticks? Plus, Liz talks about the Secret Ritual conducted by the Hermetic Order of Golden Dawn's Second Order. Research Links The Golden Dawn Scrapbook: The Rise...

It's Season 12, Episode 19 "The Future," and we are unsure of the future relationship of Destiel after Cas' behavior. We ponder the implications of the future nephalim. For fun, we play Supernatural Catchphrase, where Diana tries to solve famous SPN phrases.

It's Season 12, Episode 18: The Feeling Remains. We have many feelings about Ketch. Is Dean overusing the Colt? How many TBIs did Dean get this episode? Liz investigates whether there is a bunch of world leaders who sacrifice children to an Owl god named Moloch in Bohemian Grove. Research Links Bohemian Grove: The Secret Society Summer Camp Daniel Boguslaw Bohemain Grove List.xlsx What Really Goes...

In this bonus segment of lore, Liz continues the story of the illustrious con woman Ann dis Bar, including her and Theo Horos' trial. This trial greatly embarrassed the Order of the Dawn when its neophyte ritual was read aloud. We'll talk about what was so bad in that neophyte oath, they had to change it after the trial, and what that ritual room looked like. Research Links Ann O'Delia Diss Debar...

It is Season 12, Episode 17, "British Invasion," and boy, did Dr. Hess, aka Delores Umbridge wannabe, invade. So much happens that we think this episode should be called WTF. Liz continues the lore of the Golden Dawn, with the story about the time the infamous conwoman Ann Dis de Bar appeared as Fraulein Anna Sprengel. Research Links Ann O'Delia Diss Debar - Wikipedia Drawing the Dead: How to Make...

It's Supernatural Season 12, Episode 16, Ladies Drink Free, and we want to know where our free drinks are. Should Claire be able to drink a beer if she hunts on her own? Is she opening herself up to not only werewolves but also serial killers? We discuss this plus Liz finally starts talking about the founding of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Research Links Project MUSE - Victorian Occulti...

We are talking about SPN Season 12, Episode 15, Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell. We are close to heaven with Kelvin but so close to hell with this horrific treatment of the poor hellhound Ramsey. Diana loves the weird. Liz ruins the fun of the Reptile Lizard People conspiracy theory when she discusses David Icke and the tragedies surrounding it, including the Sherry Shriner deaths. Research Link...

We are talking about Supernatural, Season 12, Episode 14, "The Raid." No, its not about bug spray, although I'm sure the British Men of Letters (BMOL) have some fancy British version. Can the boys work together with the BMOL? Is there an antibiotic for AVD? Why is the Alpha Vamp yelling at the Brits to get off his lawn? We'll discuss all that, plus Liz breaks down how Enochian relates to the spy a...

We're jumping into Season 12, Episode 13 of Supernatural "Family Feud." We debate who is actually feuding, why Crowley never learns, and what kind of vampires live in the Pembrooke Academy. Liz tells the story of another haunted ship, and that is the story of the Queen Mary. Is it really haunted? Or did Disney just ruin another thing for you? Research Links Haunting of the Queen Mary: The True Sto...

We are Stuck in the Middle with You and the Winchesters in Season 12, Episode 12. We delve into the important topics like "Why do demons whistle?" "Is Classic Horny Demon a better title for a sex tape or an album?" "Will Mary suffer from bladder kharma?" and "Why would you ever agree to go hunting with the Winchesters?" During lore, Liz attempts to summarize Rosicrucianism and the secret societies...

Regarding Season 12, Episode 11, "Regarding Dean," we have some thoughts. Plus, because Rowena tells a story of a witch, Liz tells the story of three witches who were tried in the 1500s! Heard about the trial of Mother Waterhouse (The Chelmsford Witch Trials) and the familiar, Sathan! Research Links Criminal court cases: assize courts 1559-1971 - The National Archives Faking It: A Case of Counterf...

It's Season 10 Episode 12, and while we don't have any, Lily Sunder has some regrets. Liz tells Diana more about the lore behind Nephilim and the Cardix Giant Hoax. Research Links THE CARDIFF GIANT HOAX on JSTOR The Cardiff Giant – “A Sucker Born Every Minute” – Legends of America The Cardiff Giant: The Biggest Hoax of the 19th Century - JSTOR Daily Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries : Science and Pseud...

We're breaking down Season 12, Episode 9, First Blood, like the Winchesters break out of prison. It's the 250th episode, and we have trivia! Liz quizzes Diana on all the times the boys were arrested.

No, Season 12 Episode 8 "LOTUS" is not about a flower, but instead about the time that Lucifer possessed the president? They didn't! But they did. We discuss that and all the other madness of this episode. In keeping with the British secret society theme, Liz tells the story of the most boring sex magic society ever - The Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor (HB of L). Research Links Hermetic Brotherhood...

We're talking Season 12, Episode 7, Rock Never Dies, as our love for this show will never die, no matter how mad we get that Lucifer can't play guitar for some absurd reason. Liz explains "backmasking" and whether Satan is trying to subliminally influence minds through records. Research Links H.R.6363 - 97th Congress (1981-1982): Phonograph Record Backward Masking Labeling Act of 1982 | Congress.g...