Magnolia Street: A Practical Magic Fandom Podcast

In today's episode, we delve into the mysterious and magical connection between black cats and the world of witchcraft. In Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic book series and the beloved film adaptation, black cats aren’t just pets—they’re a constant and a subliminal source of support for the Owens women. Join us as we explore the role of Magpie, the black cat who quietly weaves through Sally and...

"I DON'T KNOW GILLIAN, I WASN'T USING A MEASURING CUP!" In the second installment of our "Witch's Garden Series", we're diving deep into the world of baneful herbs. Join us as we explore where these dangerous plants make an appearance in Practical Magic , both the movie and the books. We'll uncover the mysteries behind their toxins, examine the look-alikes t...

"Do you always trust your first initial feeling?" On today's episode, The Stinas explore the psychic spiritual phenomenon known as the Clairs: Clairvoyance, Clairsentience, Clairaudience, Claircognizance, just to name a few. We'll analyze all of these fascinating abilities and learn how The Owens family use their own intuitive gifts to navigate the mundane real world in the Pract...

The Stinas make their long-awaited return from their summer break, bringing the Magnolia Street Neighborhood a captivating episode focused on Leaf Magic and Lore! In this episode, they delve into the motif of leaves throughout the book series and film. They explore Alice's intriguing use of the mystical Black Elm and its real-world connections to Salem, Massachusetts. The discussion also highl...

What makes Magnolia Street so magickal? It's the Patrons, of course!! Our neighbors here on Magnolia Street are some of the kindest, most fascinating people we've had the pleasure of getting to know! And now we want YOU to get to know them too! In this episode we sit down with Magnolia Street OGs Amber Belden & Summer Lightfoot! They gush about their favorite things about the podcast a...

What makes Magnolia Street so magickal? It's the Patrons, of course!! Our neighbors here on Magnolia Street are some of the kindest, most fascinating people we've had the pleasure of getting to know! And now we want YOU to get to know them too! In this episode we sit down with Mallory Trunnell of " ⁠ Crimson Calamity ⁠ " and RCA recording, and the Practical Magic Inner Witch Orac...

HEY WITCH HEY! We are so excited to debut yet another Song-i-Sode for ya! This next installation of our SONG-i-SODE series is Session #10! Last week we had a Summer Solstice chat on our Magick & Lore for Litha Episode ! So today, we thought we would snowball off those themes of midsummer with this new song! Today's song is a celebration of summertime! This one was inspired by the scene in...

"We can't back out now, we're on the committee!" Merry Summer Solstice and Happy Litha to all of our neighbors here on Magnolia Street! In today's episode, dive into the world of Practical Magic as we explore the Magic of Midsummer! We'll discover the enchanting connections between the Summer Solstice, the symbolic sparrow that plagues the Owens household every Midsummer,...

"Plant lavender for luck..." Join The Stinas as we explore the magical world of lavender! Despite never making any actual appearance in the film, Sally's final quote has cemented Lavender as one of the film's most beloved symbols! In today's episode, we'll discover the ancient rituals and folklore surrounding this fragrant herb including a curious triad of Goddesses with...

📣 🧙🏼‍♀️ HEY WITCH HEY! HAVE YOU HEARD THE BIG NEWS? 🧙🏼‍♀️ 📣 On June 10th, 2024, WB Studios AND the witchy lit goddess herself Alice Hoffman have both confirmed that Practical Magic 2 is NOW IN THE WORKS! We have all the details and the latest scoop on this massive news drop that has taken the Practical Magic fandom by storm, from The WB’s cryptic IG post on June 9th, to the midnight frenzy o...

"Was it our joined hands that finally lifted Maria's curse?" Join us this week as we chat with Karen Awad, a modern sorceress who draws inspiration from "Practical Magic" to weave Harmonic Healing, blending science and ancestral wisdom. Her methods, akin to the Owens sisters' enchanting potions, stir dormant energies and unlock hidden potentials. Some might say, potenti...

HEY WITCH HEY! We are so excited to debut yet another Song-i-Sode for ya! This next installation of our SONG-i-SODE series is Session #9! Today we are talking about another one of our Practical Magic inspired original songs called "Meet Me in the Garden"! This song is a celebration of the Spring and the season of growth and abundance! This one was inspired by Sally & Gary's buddi...

"I'm summoning up a True Love Spell... called Amas Veritas" Have you ever plucked the petals from a flower to divine your true love? 🌸"He loves me, he loves me not."🌸 Discover the hidden layers of botanical magic in young Sally's Amas Veritas Love Spell! Let's dissect the various flowers & petals used in the Practical Magic movie scene and delve into the encha...

That's right! We're looking for a passionate and motivated person to join us as our Podcast Assistant. This is a unique chance for someone who loves storytelling, literature, and film to get involved in the behind-the-scenes action of our podcast. As a Podcast Assistant, you'll be helping us behind the scenes to keep Magnolia Street running smoothly. We want our listeners and neighbors...

🐝 Bees have been connected to the divine for millennia, and we're here to tell you, why . This week The Stinas explore why author Alice Hoffman portrayed bees as an omen of death in her Practical Magic book series. This discovery will have you running to "Tell the Bees"! These fuzzy little buzzies have a connection to a variety of death rites and pantheons throughout folklore of man...

In today's episode we deep dive on an easily overlooked floral symbol in the film! Lily of the Valley makes an appearance in the form of a fabric print, which Sally can be seen wearing in multiple scenes. The Stinas try to track down these vintage pieces and ponder the deeper meaning behind Sally's reasoning for wearing them in the scenes she wore them in. And no episode is complete withou...

In today's episode, the Stinas recount their return to Plaid Dog Recording in Boston, MA to finish tracking 4 more of their Practical Magic inspired original songs, set to be released on their debut album! Join us for all the laughs as we recount our week long exciting and even stressful recording studio adventure! LISTEN TO OUR FIRST SINGLE "MAGNOLIA STREET" ON OUR CAMPAIGN PAGE HER...

HEY WITCH HEY! We are so excited to debut yet another Song-i-Sode for ya! This next installation of our SONG-i-SODE series is Session #8! Today we are talking about another one of our Practical Magic inspired original songs called "Blood Oath"! This song comes off the heels of our 2 part Blood Oaths & Magick series where we explored the sisterly bond between Gillian & Sally. Join...

"My blood, your blood, MARIA'S BLOOD, NOW!" Slide on in for PART 2 of Blood Oaths and Magick. This week we discuss the more contemporary outlook on blood magic, how to do it safely and what you may want to use it for. We also take a look at some historic figures tied to THE BLOOD and Justina takes us deep within the world of secret societies, fraternities and sororities. SOCIALS: ⁠⁠⁠...

"My Blood... Your Blood, Our Blood..." In Part 1 of this 2 part series about Blood Oaths & Magick, we will be exploring one of the most prominent and memorable scenes in the Practical Magic film: Sally & Gillian's blood oath. It is clear that the sisters have a connection that transcends time & space as Gillian makes a promise that Sally in turn uses to save Gillian's...

"I want you guys to go close all the windows, there's a storm coming..." In today's episode, we continue with the spring themes and FINALLY tackle all of the rain symbolism throughout the books and the movie. From Jet's green "Daffodil" rain to Tom Lockland's "Red Rain" of death, the Stinas splash through puddles of new theories as they revisit Jimmy&#...

"That is why they called Jet Owens, the Daffodil Lady"... Do we have a boat load of Greek Mythology for you in this episode! Daffodils aka narcissi, mark the first signs of the spring season; Persephone has returned and the world is awakening. Daffodils however are more metal than they may appear. Join us this week as we explore the promise of new beginnings and discover how these sunny...

Step into the enchanting world of Practical Magic as we unravel the significance of the month of March within the book series and the iconic movie adaptation. In this episode, we explore that infamously inaccurate date from the movie that has us scratching our heads, the date of Sally's testimony: March 8, 1998. How could that have possibly taken place after the summer solstice? The Stinas pie...

This is installment #2 in our Witch's Garden Series ! We are gearing up for a little SPRING CLEANING. We know the Owens women boast the absolute most beautiful home garden, and we wanted to showcase all of the helpful cleaning tools that you can find in your own backyard. Join us as we discover greener ways to clean your home that are down right better for our planet. We'll also explore sp...

"One stack of flap jacks, and goodbye Mr. Hallet!" We're rounding out our tasty trifecta of breakfast goodies with that sticky, sweet staple: SYRUP. Why is the maple tree so important? How does one find the right tree to tap? What can we glean from some Native American legends surrounding syrup and how can you use it in your witchcraft? This episode will leave you asking yourself......