The Movie Witch Podcast

Welp, we thought this was just gonna be a 30 minute or less bonus...but turns out we had some things to say! In this episode we discuss Taylor Swift's "controversial" performance of willow on The Eras Tour as well as how it may be fanning the flames of witch/non-Christian discrimination (or worse). Support us! Patreon: http://patreon.com/themoviewitchpodcast Spotify: https://podcaste...

In this episode, Kyla briefly introduces Kaija to the world of Charmed (1998), a world in which 3 sisters (the Charmed Ones) fight evil, save innocents, work day jobs & have tumultuous love lives. Admittedly, the ADHD hit hard this episode. If requested, perhaps we'll cover season 2 in the future 😅 Support us! Patreon: http://patreon.com/themoviewitchpodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.sp...

Oh hi! Been a while!.... Anyway! In this episode, we discuss the musical WICKED! 🎶 We also briefly discuss its source material, its history, and the upcoming 2024 movie adaptation...yes, Jeff Goldblum is playing the Wizard and frankly I (Kyla) am very psyched about it. Support us! Patreon: http://patreon.com/themoviewitchpodcast Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-move-witch-podca...

In this episode, Kyla & Kaija discuss the origins of the stereotypical green-skinned, hooked-nosed, pointy-hat-wearing witch of our childhood fairytales. Where does this imagery come from? What implications does it have? Let's talk about it. Sources: - Books & Broomsticks: Dybbukim w/ Jewitches (on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5V0Vts3KYKyaVQIDKzFvRr?si=3c33576757cd4e88 -...

In this episode we discuss the 1939 technicolor classic, The Wizard of Oz. Support us! Patreon: http://patreon.com/themoviewitchpodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-move-witch-podcast Follow us! Twitter: @moviewitchpod Instagram: @moviewitchpodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/themoviewitchpodcast

TW for discussion of suicide & attempted SA depicted in The Love Witch Kaija & Kyla discuss the 2016 "horror comedy" (???) The Love Witch, along with witch bottles, feminism, and more! Support us! Patreon: http://patreon.com/themoviewitchpodcast Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-move-witch-podcast Follows us! Twitter: @moviewitchpod Instagram: @moviewitchpodcast...

This week, we discuss Roald Dahl's "The Witches," both the 1990 original & the 2020 remake. We have thoughts & feelings...but Anne Hathaway, we love you anyway. Support us! Patreon: http://patreon.com/themoviewitchpodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/the-move-witch-podcast Follow us! Twitter: http://twitter.com/moviewitchpod Instagram: http://instagram.com/moviewitchpodcast Facebook: http://f...

Join us as Kyla & guest Lyss convince Kaija to watch the comfy-cozy 1998 film, Practical Magic. Follow Lyss! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssastearns/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lyssstomania Support us! Patreon: http://patreon.com/themoviewitchpodcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/the-move-witch-podcast Follow us! Twitter: http://twitter.com/moviewitchpod Instagram: http://instagram.co...

Hi, welcome to season two where we're going to discuss all things witchy and fantabulous! Kyla & Kaija are back with guest Eggie to talk about Disney's animated series, The Owl House. A show so good, Kaija, the spoiler-lover, didn't want spoilers 😱 🚨 SPOILIERS FOR AHEAD! 🚨 Follow Eggie! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/king.eggie.cos/ Support us! Patreon: http://patreon.com/themoviewitc...

For our season finale, we're doing The Big One™, Harry Potter. (with some disclaimers and discussion about the creator...we don't stan) Thank you for listening! We're excited to see you again in season two :) Sources: Shrunken heads/tsantsas: https://ctsciencecenter.org/blog/the-history-of-shrunken-heads/ Tasseomancy/tasseography: https://www.allure.com/story/how-to-read-tea-leaves-tasseography/am...

While recording the episode for The Craft (1996), Echo & I got into a lil story time. Grab a hot drink & a blanket to fend off these spooky 15 minutes w/ the power of cozy ☕ Support us! On Patreon! Early access to episodes & more: http://patreon.com/themoviewitchpodcast On Anchor! Monthly support w/o the bennies: https://anchor.fm/the-move-witch-podcast Follow us! Twitter: @moviewitch...

TW: SA & mentions of SH & sui*cide. Keep in mind, The Craft is a horror/fantasy. Proceed with caution.   SA talk timestamp: 36:00 - 39:38 In this episode, Kyla's joined by friend of the pod, Echo, to discuss the impact of The Craft (1996) as well as the storytelling...the good & the bad.   Sources:  https://screenrant.com/craft-movie-manon-pagan-deity-explained/  Su...

Welcome to a very, very, very all over the place episode about Wandavision, the Disney+ series about Vision & The Scarlet Witch, Wanda Maximoff. DISCLAIMER: We are not MCU experts so, respectfully, do not come for us <3 Support us! Patreon: http://patreon.com/themoviewitchpodcast Donate: https://anchor.fm/the-move-witch-podcast Follow us! Twitter: http://twitter.com/moviewitchpod Instagram:...

Have you seen Supernatural? Yes? No? Doesn't matter! Let Kaija take you and Kyla on a Supernatural adventure, with the main focus being the character of Rowena, a beautiful Scottish witch. Support us! On Patreon! (benefits): http://patreon.com/themoviewitchpodcast Via Anchor! (no benefits, just a donation): https://anchor.fm/the-move-witch-podcast Follow us! http://twitter.com/moviewitchpod http:/...

It's time to talk about the magical girl anime, Little Witch Academia! Come along with us as we recount Akko's misadventures & Professor Croix's misdeeds. Also, a pitstop at the topics of snacking & linguistics.   Support us!  http://patreon.com/themoviewitchpodcast  Follow us!  http://twitter.com/moviewitchpod  http://instagram.com/moviewitchpodcast   http://...

Cottagecore galore & wholesome vibes ONLY! Kyla & Kaija deliver you some sweet, adorable, witchy Ghibli this episode.   Pumpkin Herring Pie recipes:  - from Babish Culinary Universe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7tMpaSOuz8&t=23s   - from Feast of Fiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0uM7ucgCAQ   AP News article about black cats: https://apnews.com/arti...

!! SPOILERS AHEAD !!  This week, we focus on the portrayal of the witchcraft in The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Did they get it right?   Sources:  - astral travel article: https://www.livescience.com/27978-astral-projection.html - scientific evidence of the soul article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/biocentrism/201112/does-the-soul-exist-evidence-says-yes - learn more...

Kyla & Kaija discuss the cult classic Hocus Pocus as well as the recent release, Hocus Pocus 2! Support us!  http://patreon.com/themoviewitchpodcast Follow us!  http://twitter.com/moviewitchpod  http://instagram.com/moviewitchpodcast  http://facebook.com/themoviewitchpodcast

Kyla & Kaija discuss Kaija's ✨ first horror movie experience! ✨    Support us! http://patreon.com/themoviewitchpodcast   Follow us!  http://twitter.com/moviewitchpod   http://instagram.com/moviewitchpodcast  http://facebook.com/themoviewitchpodcast Business inquires: themoviewitchpodcast@gmail.com

In preparation for next week's episode (The Fear Street Trilogy), we read The Betrayal, The Secret, & The Burning (The Fear Street Saga) by R.L. Stine. We...have thoughts. Kaija has some choice words for The Burning in particular. Support us for only $2/mo! http://patreon.com/themoviewitchpodcast Follow us! http://twitter.com/moviewitchpod http://instagram.com/moviewitchpodcast http://facebook...

Let's talk about some cryptids! The Alabama White Thang, the Wolf Woman of Mobile, and a bit about the Wendigo.    You're probably like, this isn't witchy! You're right. That's why it's a Patreon exclusive ! You can get episodes like these for $7/mo.  Kaija was feeling ill, so this week, you get cryptids. Next week, we'll be back to your regularly scheduled witchy programming. &nbsp...

This episode, we focus on the real events that inspired not only The Crucible, but countless other pieces of media, the Salem witch trials. Sources https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/  https://www.insightnews.com/opinion/columnists/christian-racism-and-misogyny-during-the-salem-witch-trials/article_5ceb7dd0-fe40-11ec-b40d-83ef7d302f45.ht...

In this episode, we talk about Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible. It's way juicier than you remember! We also go over the topics of spirit familiars & the phrase "black arts." Sources: Black Magic & White Supremacy: Witchcraft as an Allegory for Race & Power by Nicholas Charles Peters: https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2176&context=honorstheses Black M...

Get to know your hosts, Kyla and Kaija, and just what the heck they're doing here. Awkward first time podcasters but lovable all the same. We hope you'll stick around! Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/themoviewitchpodcast Follow us! http://twitter.com/moviewitchpod http://instagram.com/moviewitchpodcast http://facebook.com/themoviewitchpodcast Business inquires: themoviewitchpodcast@gmail...

Was the book better? Is the representation accurate? Kyla, the witchy one, and her non-witch friend & co-host, Kaija, take a look at different pieces of media centered around witchcraft & discuss the quality of the storytelling as well as the accuracy of the culture & the magick, having guests on for their favorite piece of witchy media!