The New Witches

Our favorite day of the month is here! This Listener Stories episodes includes an awesome mix of chilling and heartwarming paranormal, listener questions, and a dash of true crime. We also got a couple of listener questions about shadow work and a voicemail story! Please note we are taking a small winter break with our last episode of 2021 releasing December 15th, and we will back up with episodes...

For our last Witchy episode of 2021, we decided to do a more organic format of the show like we do in our patron-exclusive Cauldron-side Chats. Today we're talking about our favorite nonfictional characters, both in books and on the screen, and what their zodiac signs would be, as well as playing a guessing game of the birth charts of some of our favorite celebrities. Listen to Laura get pret...

This episode is an ode to our home, the San Francisco Bay Area! Step into the True Crime Universe , where everything is connected!! Laura covers the kidnapping of Patty Hearst from her Berkeley home by the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) in the 1970s. Hearst would eventually turn on her wealthy parents and pledge her allegiance to the cause of the SLA. But was she voluntarily complicit or was she...

We had the honor of sitting down and talking with the Love Witch, bestselling author, generational witch, international burlesque showgirl, and confidence & sensuality coach Veronic Varlow ( @veronicavarlow ). Veronica's new book Bohemian Magick just released earlier this month, and we gotta say ... this book is a work of art! Listen to hear us discuss what went into creating this book, h...

Old-timey murder and modern UFO sightings come together for a super long spooky episode! Maria covers the grisly Hall-Mills double homicide  case from the 1920s that swept the nation through sensationalized journalism. This murder has everything—a crabapple tree, torn love letters, a stoic widow, a lawsuit for millions of dollars, and a gossipy hog farmer! Laura covers the possible UFO sightings t...

After a little break we are back with some listener stories and questions! We had so many amazing submissions this time around—from heartfelt and sentimental, to downright creepy. Plus Maria and Laura discuss ... have The New Witches finally made it big?! You tell us! Listen for all the feels and the chills. Support the show

In this week's witchy episode, Laura and Maria dive into the concept of fate, and how the fabric of our destiny might be woven all around us. We cover the deities of fate in the Greek, Roman, and Norse pantheons, as well as the Chinese philosophy around one's destiny. Plus, we share what our own beliefs are around fate. Listen to deepen the meaning of your divination practice, whether th...

After a very busy week, the New Witches are finally back to serve up some spookiness with two stories that both inspired horror films. Laura covers the serial killer known as the Gainesville Ripper whose horrifying crimes would inspire a franchise of horror films. Spoiler alert warning for said franchise *wink, wink*. Maria covers the urban legends and hauntings of a century-old mansion in the mid...

The veil is thinner than ever this time of year. So if you're curious about incorporating your ancestors into your practice and want to connect with them more, this episode will give you a beginner's manual on how to do that. We cover the difference between ancestor veneration and ancestor worship, the ethics to consider when working with your ancestors, and different traditions of ances...

In this listeners' episode we have a great variety of questions and stories ranging from witchy, paranormal, and true crime! Plus, we break down our personal opinions about moon water and a particularly interesting meditation one of our listeners had. Tune in to hear from our very own listeners! Support the show

In this Spooky episode, The New Witches chat about their busiest time of year, spooky honeymoons in New England, and how the term "alien" is apparently not PC to use anymore to refer to extraterrestrials ... ?? Maria covers true crime in this episode, retelling the harrowing abduction story of Austrian 10-year-old Natascha Kampusch, and her 8.5 year captivity under the disturbed Wolfgang...

This is a fun one, y'all! Maria and Laura discuss the Fall season that is upon us and all the magical things we can do to celebrate. If you're into aesthetics, this is the episode for you. Listen in as we discuss different "witch-roms" from past decades and how to take each of their aesthetics into the spooky season. Witchy movies,  spells, and born-again virginity are all in t...

Maria and Laura catch up and chat about mercury retrograde and their current favorite non-alcoholic beverages. Then they serve up the spookiness! Laura covers the true crime story of Rachel Barber—a talented and beautiful 15 year old who is murdered by her babysitter. Maria covers the Native American folklore of the Pukwudgie and its recent sightings in the New England area.  Plus they plan their...

In this Witchy Wednesday episode, Laura and Maria catch up and talk about wildfires and the 1979 film Amityville Horror  ... because flies suck. Plus, Laura gives us a course on the Chevrolet Vega car. And speaking of demons stalking innocent folks, let's talk about protection magic! Learn the different rituals, spells, crystals, and herbs you can incorporate into your practice to ward off ne...

We've got a short and sweet one for y'all this time around. In this Listener Stories episode we cover a bittersweet dream visitation, yellow eyes in the dark, new witch tips, and a loyal, furry familiar. Listen for some great submissions from our very own listeners! Support the show

In this spooky episode, Maria announces some big news! She also covers the brutal murders by Robert Ben Rhoades, aka the Truck Stop Killer, one of the most dangerous sex offenders and serial killers in American history. Laura covers the mysterious and eerie staircases that lead to nowhere ... a phenomenon that many have witnessed of their own and have reported very strange goings-on around them. L...

Let's be real. We are all stressed, the last year and a half has been hard, we want to be on top of our witchy game, but sometimes it all becomes a little much. This episode will help you slow down in your practice and day-to-day life and incorporate mindfulness techniques and healthful daily habits. We go over the history of mindfulness and meditation and list off different habits you can in...

This spooky episode Laura covers the Museum de Gevangenpoort, a prison-turned-museum-of-torture in the Hague, and the gruesome murders that occurred on its land. It's mob mentality turned lethal with a pinch of baskets on fire. Maria covers the Hispanic folklore of La Llorona and reads first-hand accounts of terrifying paranormal experiences with the "Wailing Woman". We also delve i...

The second installment of our Types of Witches series is here! Listen to this deep dive on chaos magic and witchcraft. Do you love science, psychology, and pragmatism? Are you intrigued by sigil magic? Do you want to follow a practice free from religion or dogma? If so, we recommend you give this episode a listen, because chaos magic might just be for you! Support the show

Happy Friday the 13th, friends! We have an awesome Listener Stories for you filled with wild dreams, new witch tips, ghostly experiences, and stories that'll give you warm fuzzies.  Support the show

After a long, but well-needed break, Maria and Laura are back to serve you all the gruesome and spooky stories! Maria brings us a deep dive on the Manson Family and the notorious Tate-LaBianca murders, plus where some of the cult members are today. Laura pays homage to her roots and covers the several hauntings and cryptids of the Netherlands/Holland. Listen to catch up with the witches, and hear...

You'd be a fool not to listen to this witchy episode, friends. Come along this journey with us as we discuss the surprise episode topic we teased last week! Tune in to hear Laura and Maria discuss some of life's greatest lessons, and the natural ebbs and flows of our fate and fortune. Listen to see what's in the cards for today's topic! Support the show

It's spooky week, everybody! Laura covers the murder of Travis Alexander, a man who met the wrong woman (who happened to be super dumb, it's astonishing how little this woman thinks things through), and Maria covers all the various haunts of the town of Jefferson in East Texas. Plus, we tease next week's witchy episode. Support the show

Lucky number 13, and better late than never! Maria and Laura come back from their breaks with some awesome tales from our very own listeners. We have it all in this one: witchy, paranormal, and true crime, plus stories, questions, and voicemails! Listen for some creepy, hair-raising stories! Support the show

In this episode, Laura and Maria cover how the Swedes celebrate Midsummer (no murderous cults involved), various pagan customs in celebrating the Summer Solstice, and finally how you can celebrate Litha in the modern day! Plus, listen to the witches orgasm about food and laugh about Nordic countries on TikTok. Check out the TikToker we mention in this episode: @kellylouisekilljoy Support the show