The Southern Witching Hour Podcast

*Contains Adult Language In today’s episode we're talking about how, in the South, storytellers often use tragic events in a person's life to tell a cautionary tale. While I do spend some time discussing the meaning and elements of a cautionary tale, I definitely do not belabor the point--this is not school 😂. Anyway, like most everybody else in the world, Southerners love talking about f...

In today’s episode we're talking about how, in the South, storytellers often use tragic events in a person's life to tell a cautionary tale. While I do spend some time discussing the meaning and elements of a cautionary tale, I definitely do not belabor the point--this is not school 😂. Anyway, like most everybody else in the world, Southerners love talking about folks and we usually credi...

*Some adult language In today's episode, we're taking a trip into that liminal space called sleep. We’ll talk about experiences we have while sleeping including: -Dreams and their meanings -Physical experiences that we have in our sleep Once, we're on the porch, I’m going to tell you about a troubling recurring dream that I had as a teen; let’s just say, it includes a cautionary tale a...

***Some Adult Language In this episode I talk about my lifelong fascination with Hurricanes and how my supernatural-loving nature pushed me to learn more about this idea of hurricanes functioning as a means of punishment for moral "violations" or revenge for "evil-doing." I'll be talking about: The Charleston Hurricane (1893) The Galveston Hurricane (1900) The Labor Day Hur...

This episode is all about Southern Cookouts and what goes down at them! I also share more summer memories and old school 1970's and '80's games we used to play. *** BONUS : My 77 year-old Dad, in his own words, shares one of his favorite childhood games from the 1950's, "The Red Head Devil." If you are from a different region of the U.S. or from another country, you may h...

*Includes Adult Language In today's episode, I'll provide a super short lesson on the vernacular and colloquialisms spoken in my neck of the woods. Why? Because it's important for you to understand me--should I happen to veer from the conventions of formal or standard English! Trust me, it happens from time to time. Also, be aware that vernacular and colloquialisms will vary from regio...

*Contains Adult Language and Themes In this episode we go straight to the porch for some real talk on Tina Turner. I also tell some funny stories about me and my gay & lesbian friends with all of our shenanigans in the 1970's, '80's and '90's! Happy Pride to the entire LGBTQIA+ community! *Rest In Peace David and Ernest

In today's episode, you get to imagine summer break from the perspective of a Southern girl growing up in the 1970's and 80's. #storytelling Email me here for comments!

In today's episode, we're talking about magick; including a very brief overview of the following: Definitions of 'magic' and the distinction between the traditional spelling of 'magic' vs the alternate spelling with the added 'k.' Types of magick practiced in certain Southern states (LA, MS, AL, GA) Magick practitioners People who seek the assistance of magick pract...

In today’s episode, I'll talk about supernatural lore related to bodies of water. I’ll also discuss several possible reasons why bodies of water, specifically rivers, are a logical setting for stories about witches, ghosts, sea serpents, and superstitions. Also, in this episode, I’ll read snippets about: ​The Yazoo City, Mississippi Witch, who is said to have made good on her promise to get reveng...

Greetings! I am your host, LadyG. In today’s episode of The Southern Witching Hour Podcast, I expand on the topic of storytelling by talking about the significance of the porch (back or front) where Southern families traditionally gather to talk about daily events and share long drawn-out stories. I’ll also read a very short passage from Tananarive Due's Last Stop on Route 9 . Last Stop on Rou...

In today's episode, I share a true story that my Dad told me about a supernatural encounter that he, his grandmother, and aunts had at an Alabama cemetery in 1955. It took 64 years to 'solve' this mystery. In 2020, I recorded the events, as Dad told them to me, in a post on Medium and also on my blog, Seek The Best Blog. Here's the link: A Grave Encounter: The Four Legged Ghoul Int...

In this episode, we’ll talk about various aspects of Southern folklore related to the Moon, including beliefs and practices for love and money. But first, I’ll share a couple of stories and legends associated with the Moon. Then we’ll get into the thick of it! I'll share whether or not I've ever tried any of the love and money rituals from this episode and if they worked or not. Links: Fol...

In today's episode, we discuss how many people in the South planned their lives according to signs and omens they saw in nature. They observed the natural world to determine the best time for planting crops, hunting, and fishing. They also looked for signs and omens in nature to predict the weather and other events that could impact their lives. Many of these nature-based practices were passed...

Today’s topic is  Supernatural Storytelling in Southern Culture In this episode, I give you a quick overview of the topic, followed by an invitation to go out on the porch and talk about it. Overview on Supernatural Storytelling in the South: Supernatural storytelling has always been a part of Southern culture since the earliest days of its settlement. The Southern U.S. has a rich tradition of sup...

My name is Gwin, aka, LadyG, and this episode contains a brief overview of The Southern Witching Hour Podcast. The main goal of this podcast is to celebrate Southern supernatural storytelling, customs, traditions and more!