New World Witchery - The Search for American Traditional Witchcraft

Summary: Come pull up a chair by the fireside with Daddy Splitfoot and listen to some devilish folklore submitted by listeners (and expanded upon by your sinister host). Play: Download: Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales (Part One) -Sources- The source for most of this episode is YOU! Our wonderful listeners, who supplied … Continue reading "Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fire...

Episode 80 – Call and Response Summary: In this month’s episode, we’re responding to some of our listener mail and feedback. We’ll talk about interfaith relationships, doing magical research, folk magic in the Western U.S., and address some questions about technical issues with the show. Play: Download: Episode 80 – Call and Response -Sources- Some … Continue reading "Episode 80 – Call and Respons...

Episode 79 – Pow-wow with Rob Phoenix Summary: This episode focuses on the Pennsylvania Dutch system of folk healing and magic known as Pow-wow (among many other names). We look at the cultural history, the religious contexts, and the actual practice of the system itself. Author and Pow-wow practitioner Rob Phoenix brings his extensive knowledge … Continue reading "Episode 79 – Pow-wow with Rob Ph...

Special Episode – The Messenger Cory reads a long but tantalizing tale from horror master Robert W. Chambers as part of the Halloween in July theme. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 78 – Summer of Horror Laine and Cory explore their favorite films from the supernatural and folk horror genres, and bring the first taste of Halloween in July. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 77 – What Do Witches Do We mine the depths of history and folklore to try to discover where witches might have come from and just what they actually do. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 76 – Spring Symbols Today we’re tackling a hodgepodge of springtime symbols, including rabbits, eggs, maypoles, and flowers. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 75 – Moon Magic Laine returns and we discuss the lore and magical uses of the moon. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 74 – Grimoires with Atticus Hob Our February episode features a discussion of magical books with Atticus Hob. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 73 – Protection Magic We begin 2015 by looking at personal protection spells and talismans. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 72 – Yuletide Cheer! 2014 (Part Three) Our last holiday show of 2014 is our music episode, featuring songs that should put you in the yuletide spirit. Bon Yule! (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 71 – Yuletide Cheer! 2014 (Part Two) Our second 2014 holiday show includes a mini-documentary on the Krampuslauf Philadelphia parade and an interview with author Linda Raedisch. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 70 – Yuletide Cheer! 2014 (Part One) The first of our 2014 holiday episodes. This one features a lengthy discussion of Christmas monsters with a familiar voice. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 69 – Goodbye Peter A raw, emotional, and sometimes rambling-but-heartfelt goodbye to friend and teacher Peter Paddon (1964-2014). (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – The Green Man of Pittsburgh Tonight’s story is an urban legend from Pittsburgh. And it just might be true… (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – Haunted Heads This evening we bring you two stories which have become urban legends, focusing on the creepy cranium. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – The Last Dance Our second All Hallows Read episode this year is an urban legend centered on a San Antonio nightclub, and a rather unwelcome guest. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – Pushed We begin our 2014 All Hallows Read with a story of high school bullying…and revenge. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 68 – Magical Pennsylvania This evening we explore the magic of Pennsylvania with stories, interviews, and song. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 67 – Curanderismo with Carolina Gonzalez Tonight we briefly examine the practices of brujeria and curanderismo, then have an interview with Canarian curandera Carolina Gonzalez. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 66 – Sacred Artistry with Bri Saussy In this episode, we discuss Sacred Artistry and an Enchanted Worldview with Bri Saussy of Milagro Roots. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 65 – The Slender Man Discussion (with Fire Lyte) This show features a special extended discussion with Fire Lyte of Inciting a Riot. We will look at the recent Slender Man stabbing case, mental health, and folk faith and action in the magical spirituality community. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 64 – Sex and Magic In this show we look at using sex as a magical tool, and we discuss the ethics of mingling sex and magic. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 63 – The Dark Mother Tonight we’re featuring a tribute to the figure of the Dark Mother, with songs, stories, and poetry by a special guest! (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 62 – Pregnancy and Birth Lore Tonight we tackle the  many interesting and unusual tales and traditions surrounding pregnancy and childbirth. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)