Magnolia Street: A Practical Magic Fandom Podcast

Which tea would you choose, Courage or Caution?   Magnolia Street resides at the intersection of science, history, magic, and folklore. In today's episode, we're going to dive into the world of tea and Tasseomancy, the art of reading tea leaves. This was our Patreon Pick and the Stinas underestimated the size of the rabbit hole they were about to venture down! Tea has a long and fascinatin...

Hi-LAC! In today's episode, The Stinas have some business to sort out before they tackle today's topic! Justina takes a moment to revisit excerpts from Episode 19: Goofs and Trivia to disprove some of Kristina's theories. Then Kristina has a very exciting fan fiction surprise for Justina, starring our boy B-Zane and his grand entrance onto Magnolia Street. According to the Aunts, he ha...

HEY WITCH HEY! We are so excited to bring you the next installation of our SONG-i-SODE series!! Today we are talking about our original song "Phone Tree Day" and the movie scene that inspired it. Join the Stinas as they revisit their notes & lyrics and chat about the gossip that shaped the song. We'll be dissecting our original work verse by verse, and take you on the creative jo...

THE PATRONS HAVE SPOKEN!  Thank you to our dear patrons for picking this topic on our March Patreon Poll! You guys really wanted to hear about some GOOFS AND TRIVIA, so this week, the Stinas will be scouring Practical Magic's IMDB page for all of the silly messups in the movie, while watching the movie! We just wanted to see for ourselves, all of the things that we (and maybe you) might have m...

This week the Stinas delve into that magickal black soap recipe that has been passed down through the Owens family for centuries! Today we will explore the origins of it in the books. In recent years, soap making has gained a resurgence of popularity, and we're thrilled to be exploring the connection between soap making and the beloved movie and book series, Practical Magic. But that's not...

"BLOOD ON THE MOON! Where's my Tiger's Eye!?!?" If only Gillian just got in the damn car... In today's episode, the "Enlightened Sage of Realms" and the "Bewitched Empath of Pyres" are unpacking one hell of a theory! Justina brings some questions to today's table that make Kristina's head spin! Where exactly did Sally fly off to pick up Gillian at...

“GO ARREST HER! Their niece owns a shop where they cook up a special placenta! And THAT'S why the aunts don't age...I tell you, they just don't age." In this episode, we explore the uses of the placenta in magick and ritual practices throughout history, including its role in the film "Practical Magic." We discuss insights from professionals in the field to gain a deeper...

Happy Valentine's Day, (OR GALENTINE'S DAY)! This week, the Stinas explore the world of love spells, magic and potions. We will delve into the history and origins of these practices, from ancient civilizations to modern pop culture. We will examine the various forms of love spells, from simple spells to more complex rituals, and discuss their effectiveness and potential dangers. We will al...

In this week's episode, the Stinas delve into the world of Apple magick and lore. They explore the history and significance of the apple in various cultures and religions, as well as its role in traditional folk magic practices. They also discuss the apple's prominent role in the "Practical Magic" series by Alice Hoffman, and how the author incorporates apple magick and lore into...

"Hey There... Did you ever see a SAGUARO CACTUS?... Well... You're about to..." This week The Stinas break down the magnificent and sacred, Saguaro. The Saguaro is not only a vital part of the desert ecosystem, but it also holds a special place in the folklore and mythology of the desert. Many indigenous peoples believe the Saguaro has a spirit and magical powers. Join us as we delve...

In this episode The Stinas chat about one of our favorite Aunties! Aunt Franny from the beloved novels and film, "Practical Magic." They discuss the complex and multi-faceted portrayal of Franny in both the book and the movie adaptation, and how she evolves throughout the story. They also hare a special interview with Stockard Channing, who played Franny in the film, where she shares her...

"Have you ever read any books by Louis L'Amour?" Newsflash! "HE IS NOT A FOREIGNER.... HE IS FROM NORTH DAKOTA...YOU ASSHOLE!"  Today the Stinas are unpacking American western cowboy novelist Louis L'Amour!  Come join us as we speculate...Was "Angelov" Jimmy's real last name? Topic Starts: 18:00 WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD! RECORDED: 12/22/22 Socials Patreon I...

"THE BELLADONNA IS IN MY BAG..." In today's episode, The Stinas explore one of witchcraft's deadliest weapons - Atropa Belladonna! This baneful herb has quite the reputation in pop culture and witchy literature, including our Book/Movie of the hour, you guessed it - "Practical Magic". It makes its presence known in not only the movie, but all 4 books in Alice Hoffman&#3...

"I GOT THE BEST NEWS!... SALLY JUST. CAME. OUT!" Thaaaaat's right witches, today The Stinas are dispelling some of the common myths & stereotypes about witchcraft that give witches a bad rap! These myths that are believed by society are often what keep practicing witches hiding away in the shadows of shame. But fear no longer! The Stinas got your back!  In this episode, we'll...

HEY WITCH HEY! We are so excited to bring you our very first SONG-i-SODE!! (insert obnoxious sound horn here). In this episode, we read some fan mail that we've accumulated since we premiered the show as our listeners have been weighing in and are so excited to be a part of the discussion! Who would play Vincent in a movie?!? There's alternate versions of the movie script (are we feeling a...

"As if"! Can you say Whimsigoth? How about Witchcore and Golbincore! The Stinas hop in "The-Way-Back-Machine" and revisit some witchy fashion staples of the good old 1990s. "Practical Magic" isn't the only 90s witch movie they tackle this week; they also gush about their favorite clothing styles from The Craft, Charmed, Buffy and MORE! We also learn that Kristina...

"BROOM FELL! COMPANY'S COMING!" Our Patrons have spoken! The topic of Broom Lore has won December's Poll over on our patreon. In today's episode, we will be chatting about the magickal mystical BROOM (Also known as a Besom)! We'll discuss its role in the movie and all 4 books, as well as its origins that date back as far as the 1300s! We'll also chat about how modern...

JOIN US FOR THE STINAS FIRST CHARACTER ANALYSIS! The Stina's get to talking about all things Sally Owens, from her description in all four books to speculations about her favorite things! They also take a Myers Briggs personality test on Sally's behalf and sort out "witch" Hogwarts house she'd be in!  WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD! TOPIC STARTS: 18:00 Recorded: 11/8/2022 SOCIALS Pat...

Xestobium rufovillosum! Coleoptera, coming at'cha! Tick Tick Tick... "Your mother knew ... She knew that when you hear the sound of the deathwatch beetle the man you love is doomed to die." On today's episode, The Stinas will discuss our favorite Practical Magic antagonist  - THE DEATHWATCH BEETLE! We will explore its presence in the movie and all of the books, as well as all of...

Ready for more? Our Book VS Movie episode turned into a monster so everyone gets a PART TWO. The Stinas are still weeding out all the differences and parallels between Alice Hoffman's classic title and the 1998 movie adaptation of Practical Magic.  WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD   Recorded: 09/28/22  SOCIALS:   Patreon   Instagram ADDITIONAL LINKS  MAGNOLIA STREET PODCAST DISCLAIMER   The Magnolia Street...

Are you a book fan or a movie fan? Maybe we can help you decide. This week The Stinas are weeding out all the differences and parallels between Alice Hoffman's classic title, and the 1998 movie adaptation of Practical Magic. This one had so many details it had to be split into a TWO PARTER! Stay tuned for Part 2 next week! TRIGGER WARNER: Discussion of suicide. WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD! Recorded...

Meet the Stinas! Get to know your hosts Kristina Babich (Bad Bitch) & Justina Carubia, as they take you down the rabbit hole and discuss ALL THINGS COWBOY... we mean... Practical Magic. Get out your can of Demon Whispers and cozy on up as we take a trip down memory lane! We'll discuss our earliest memories of Practical Magic and chat about how it has shaped our lives throughout the years!...