Magnolia Street: A Practical Magic Fandom Podcast

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 #7! Today we are talking about another one of our Practical Magic inspired original songs called "Can You Flip Pancakes?"! This song comes off the heels of our Pancake Magick & Lore episode where we explored these sweet breakfast treats throughout hist...

"He can flip pancakes in the air..." Dive into the enchanting world of Practical Magic as we uncover the layers of symbolism behind pancakes in both the film and book series. When Sally Owens was a little girl, she wished for qualities in a man that couldn't possibly exist. If he didn't exist, then she'll never die of a broken heart... Little does she know, Gary Hallet posses...

"Since when is being a SLUT a crime in this family!?" That's right, we're throwing down some serious slut praise, sex positivity and free love autonomy in this episode. It's evident our Owens Aunts are very sex positive and we wanted to explore this construct and its (her)story. Join us for our 3rd and final installment of this SLUT series! This week we'll be discussing S...

"Since when is being a SLUT a crime in this family!?" That's right, we're throwing down some serious slut praise, sex positivity and free love autonomy in this episode. It's evident our Owens Aunts are very sex positive and we wanted to explore this construct and its (her)story. As we gear up for Valentines day we encourage you to commune with your inner slut and spread a lit...

"Since when is being a SLUT a crime in this family!?" That's right, we're throwing down some serious slut praise, sex positivity and free love autonomy in this episode. It's evident our Owens Aunts are very sex positive and we wanted to explore this construct and its (her)story. In this PART 1 , we unravel our favorite film and book(s) to learn all about the different views t...

"Not without my Tiger's Eye!" What do you do when there's a "Blood on the Moon?" You grab your Tiger's Eye of course, that is if you haven't misplaced it! In this week's episode, The Stinas unravel new theories regarding Gillian's Tiger's Eye - the only crystal acknowledged in the Practical Magic film. We'll explore the possible answers to our bu...

"Get the bird..." This week we're talking about DOVES! Did you know that before Doves were synonymous with peace, they were sacred to Aphrodite and the ways of amore? Perhaps this is why the Owens Aunts utilize these small birds when love-lorn women come knocking at the back porch door to the Magnolia Street house, searching for a love spell. TOPIC MAP: (00:00) Spotify Wrapped(14:52)...

This week Kristina gets stuck in some kind of accent while we explore the beautiful and haunting illustrations of Monsieur Gustave Doré. The French printmaker, illustrator, painter, comic artist, caricaturist and sculptor plays a very sneaky roll in the Practical Magic world. We'll be chatting in depth about Gustave's life and inspirations, as well as three of his specific works that appea...

"Always keep rosemary by your garden gate." Today we're talking about Salvia Rosmarinus, better known as Rosemary. That culinary, medicinal and not to mention witchy as hell little oily bitch that is such a staple in most gardens. How did it become such a versatile tool in ones' apothecary arsenal? Why did it have a name glow up in 2017? And of course, we fill you in on how it is...

HEY WITCH HEY! We are so excited to debut our first Song-i-Sode of Season 2 and our last of 2023! This next installation of our SONG-i-SODE series is Session #6! Today we are talking about another one of our Practical Magic inspired original songs called "One Green Eye, One Blue"! This song comes off the heels of Episode 59: a character analysis we did for our favorite pancake flipping m...

"He'll have one green eye...and one blue..." "I was born with it..." When Sally cast her Amas Veritas love spell, she asked for things in a man that she knew "couldn't possibly exist". So, today we're talking HETEROCHROMIA: A fascinating, rare and beautiful condition that Gary possesses which gives him one green eye and one blue. We'll also deep dive o...

"Name's Gary Hallet. I'm a special investigator with the state prosecutors' office in Tucson..." GERPER-HURRLITT, Let's get to it! This is our last character analysis of 2023 & our favorite all around good dude, Gary Hallet. In this episode, we discuss Gary's presence in the books and movie. We talk about what qualities it takes to become an Arizona special detect...

Today we are chatting with the amazing one-man show: Joseph Benitez-Egerton of Grounded By the Moon! He creates beautiful Practical Magic inspired Oracle and Tarot Decks, candles, and other magical items. We've used his Inner Witch Oracle on every episode right here on Magnolia Street, and we are so excited to finally catch up with him today and chat all about his process! In this extensive in...

Michael Nyman is an English "Minimalist" composer who was hired to compose the score for the film Practical Magic. However, just before the film's release in theaters his score was ultimately scrapped and replaced by the score as we now know it by Alan Silvestri. The original pressings of the Warner's soundtrack CD featured two cues from Nyman's rejected score. When he was re...

"It's going to be you and me living in a big house... these two old biddies with all these cats" In the episode, The Stinas deep dive into the complex concept of "Spinsters" and a subjective look at "the child-free woman." This term also historically referred to unmarried women who exceeded the typical marriage age, often carrying a societal stigma. We explore the...

Welcome Witches, to the first installation of our new "Following the Thread" Series! In today's episode, we embark on a captivating journey through the world of fiber magic and spinning. We explore the portrayal of fiber magic in literature, its cinematic representations, and the practical tools involved. Kristina, shares her personal connection to spinning, while we delve into the s...

"DATURA STRAMONIUM!" The Stinas are back at it again with another Magick & Lore episode! In this "killer" episode, we'll talk all about this poisonous and invasive weed that has James Hawkins wanted for murder in the book. This baneful herb is not prevalent in the film, however the Stinas speculate on whether or not Gillian may have been using it in the scene which is t...

"HELLO SALEM! OUR NAME'S THE STINAS...WHAT'S YOURS?" Welcome Neighbors, old and new to SEASON 2 here on Magnolia Street! In this fresh season opener, we recap our recent trip to Salem, Massachusetts during the peak season! The Stinas experience Salem together for the first time, in all its crazy October glory! (In our best Sally confessing to Gary voice): "We'll tell ya...

WARNING: This episode contains discussion of violence, mental illness and other disturbing topics. Listener discretion is advised. HEY WITCH HEY! Today we bring you a very bittersweet episode...Not only is this the last Song-i-sode of the season, it is also our SEASON 1 FINALE! In this Song-i-sode Session #5, we talk about another one of our Practical Magic inspired original songs called "All...

HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY MAGNOLIA STREET PODCAST! The Stinas take a look back at their favorite pod episode, their amazing guests and the side splitting moments that made this past year SUCH AND AMAZING EXPERIENCE. We want to thank each and every one of you listeners for walking this blue stone path with us down Magnolia Street. WARNING: SPOILERS ABOUND! ‌ TOPIC MAP: (00:00) Intro (16:08) Our St...

The Stinas are still coming off the high of their BOSTON TRIP and catch up without trying to give too much away (Be sure to listen to our Boston Bonus Episode OUT NOW for the full details!). Kristina reads us a little Daddy Hades smut before the girls get curious about Jimmy's backstory. What was his journey from Bulgaria to Arizona like? Where did he sell his soul to the devil? What powers di...

Hold on to your brooms, witches! This one's a wild ride! Cleopatra, The Stinas are comin 'atcha, from a hotel room in Waltham, Massachusetts because we are working on a very special Practical Magic inspired music project for you all! This one is a very long one, and for that, we do apologize. Although this is not considered a "BONUS" episode, it is indeed a very special occasion,...

WARNING : This episode contains discussion of domestic violence and abuse. Listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is needs help, please call the  National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 YeeeHawww…. The character analysis to wrap up the end of our first year… we give you Jimmy Angelov. In this episode we dig into this warm slice of devil's food cake and give you ALL T...

WE'RE MAKING A PRACTICAL MAGIC CONCEPT ALBUM! Help us fund our debut studio EP with Producer Mike Davidson in Boston, MA! With your help, The Stinas are embarking on their first professionally-recorded EP with a fantastic producer and studio in Boston, MA. The Stinas have been working hard on their new material and are so excited at this opportunity to bring their project to life. The Stinas h...

WARNING : This episode contains discussion of domestic violence and abuse. Listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is needs help, please call the  National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 HEY WITCH HEY! We are so excited to bring you the next installation of our SONG-i-SODE series, Session #4!! Today we are talking about another one of our Practical Magic inspired original...