Wands and Fronds

Are you a Dale Gribble witch? Do you want to keep yourself protected in a less crazy way? Well, Nick's segment on protection magic is just what you've been looking for! Listen to this episode for an overview of various magical techniques to keep you and your home safe and secure (these are just magical suggestions y'all - we don't have a home security sponsor...yet). After that, Shannon will take...

It’s spicy girl summer in this episode. Shannon talks all about growing peppers in containers so you can get your spice on even if you don’t have a lot of space! She also manages to wedge in a sleep sachet conversation…on brand. The witches also go off on cultural appropriation in a conversation about Voodoo.  Have you ever wondered about how the Egyptians practiced sun worship? Well, this is the...

Candle magic is what? Fundamental! Nick gives an excellent primer on the gateway magical craft, including color associations and a strongly worded warning against unattended candles - insert smoky the bear reference here. Shannon talks about the juiciest b***h in all the land, Aloe Vera (she's not just for sunburns). The segment also includes a homebrewed skin potion suggestion if you wanna get mo...

It's time for another basic witches episode. Nick gives an intro to sigils and how to make your own (visit our Instagram page @WandsandFrondsPod for accompanying images). He also discusses the deity with the MOST pumped up kicks in all of ancient Greece, Hermes - he's also the herald of the gods...or whatever. Shannon talks about one of her favorite mints, Peppermint. She also waxes poetic about p...

It's sabbat time, y'all! Join Nick and Shannon for the Litha episode. Nick gives some tips and tricks for celebrating Midsummer in style (no ritual sacrifices included...sorry). They wag a finger at MORE appropriation (come ON white witches, get with the program), and Shannon introduces a precious shrubby boy, Elder! If you're talking Litha, you have to cover Áine - and Shannon does just that. Get...

Join Nick and Shannon for a basic witches episode! They're getting FUNdamental today, and Nick gives a great primer on grounding. He also gives you the scoop on Persephone, and why we DO NOT ship her and Hades. They also talk about the strange suspicion of fruit that has apparently always plagued humankind. If you're gonna learn about grounding, surely following it up with a deep dive on the humbl...

Join Nick and Shannon as they get JOYOUS! Nick begins with some fantastic tips on magical ingredients that can inspire joy, and shares a homebrew spell that involves your doormat...and he even shares a CRYSTAL RECOMMENDATION (seriously y'all, this is breaking news). Shannon covers the happiest flower of all, the Sunflower (she also shares its secret, poisonous dark side...insert dramatic music her...

Join Nick and Shannon for an episode about finding your inspiration (because what a year we've all had). Nick starts things off with some excellent spells and tips for getting your inspiration on, and then gives us an intro to the sassiest Greek gods - the muses! Shannon introduces the bold and courageous Borage (Pale blue, cucumber flavored flowers? Yes please!). She also discusses a very strange...

Join Nick and Shannon for an episode all about trauma, and how to use magic and herbs to support you on your emotional healing journey. Nick starts things off with an excellent primer on magic to support your emotional healing work, including a great spell he learned about on Tumblr that involves a hammer and a geode - can't miss it! Shannon covers a classic and easy to grow herb (that also might...

Join Nick and Shannon for a sleepy, meandering episode with big "A Midsummer Night's Dream" vibes. Nick provides an intro to sleep magic - things to help you sleep, and things to do WHILE you sleep. He also tells you all about the unexpected Shakespearean queer icon, Puck, and gives you some helpful advice on how to work with him. Shannon covers the sleepiest herb, Lavender, and drops some importa...

Join Nick and Shannon as they talk cats! Nick gives an intro to familiars, and rants a bit about the appropriation of the term "spirit animal" (hint: Wands and Fronds does not approve). Shannon covers an herb that will (maybe) get your kitty high, and has tons of medicinal and magical benefits, Catnip! She also gives you an intro to cat sí - spookiness abounds. For information on where to send bag...

Join Nick and Shannon as they talk all things Beltane! Nick gives a brief history of the holiday and shares some ways you can celebrate it in these modern times. Shannon dives into the medicinal and magical uses of dandelion (seriously, it can do EVERYTHING) and gives an intro to the Egyptian deity Isis - HBIC energy if you ever saw it. For information on where to send bags of rubies, an invitatio...

Join Nick and Shannon for a special 420 episode. Shannon talks about Cannabis THE PLANT and Nick talks about canna-witchery (shout out to all the green ladies). They rant a bit about pseudo-spiritual white guys with dreads, share a few helpful foraging hints, and finally share the sordid tale of the Green Man's "creation" (spoiler alert - it's a buzzkill). For information on where to send bags of...

Join Shannon and Nick for their second, spectacular Q&A! They discuss how they work with the fae, which placements they'd change in their birth charts, and what type of tree they'd fornicate with. This very special episode is brought to you by our amazing listeners. To contact these witches (and get info on where to mail a bag of rubies), you can email WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or message them o...

Join Shannon for a conversation with (very) special guests Kelly and Eileen! While Nick is out, Shannon interviews two witches about their personal practices and their favorite plants. There are also plenty of laughs to be had as they discuss their childhoods (traumatically hilarious), being hometown hot, and their very favorite pop-culture witches. For information on where to send bags of rubies,...

Join Nick and Shannon for a fun-filled episode. Shannon covers Oxalis Triangularis and the Morrigan – we know we promised this one quite a long time ago…sorry about that. Nick gives Shannon a chart reading, which is a fun preview for those of you that will take him up on his offer to do some practice chart readings, and you get to learn a bit more about Shannon's super lopsided chart.   For inform...

Join Shannon and Nick for something a little different. In the first installment of Magic through the Zodiac, they discuss the boss baby of the astrological calendar – Aries! Shannon gives an overview of the sign, its strengths and weaknesses, and talks about some herbal allies to help our Aries friends on their journey. Nick dispels some myths about this sign, and discusses their magical strength...

Join Shannon and Nick for another turn of the wheel as they discuss Ostara! Nick gives a great historical overview of this sabbat and the goddess it’s named for, and teaches us all about his very favorite deity (and inspiration for Satan and Capricorn?) Pan. Shannon talks about Lonicera, or Honeysuckle, and both witches reminisce about the copious amounts of wildflower nectar they consumed as kids...

Join Shannon and Nick for some springtime sprucing! Nick talks about great options for your spring altar, and also gives a VERY important NickTalk (like TedTalk, but witchier) about the dark side of the global crystal trade and how to source more ethical pieces. Shannon covers Asase Yaa and gives a good rundown on pet-safe houseplants – because you deserve beautiful plants that won’t kill your fav...

TRIGGER WARNING: In this week’s episode, Shannon and Nick discuss cults, religious trauma, and other subjects that might be triggering for some listeners. Please take care of yourself. Join Shannon and Nick for a dive into the murky waters of CULTS! Don’t worry though, they don’t expect you to have twenty folding chairs available at any time (an actual requirement from one of the aforementioned cu...

Join Shannon and Nick for a magical journey into the fairy realm (just don’t eat anything or you’ll be trapped forever…or whatever). They cover the Welsh goddess Rhiannon – Shannon resists singing a certain tune by Fleetwood Mac (you’re welcome). They also discuss the biggest Instagram icon of all time, Monstera Deliciosa - #MonsteraMonday, anyone? To contact these witches, you can email WandsandF...

Join Shannon and Nick for an auditory celebration of Lunar New Year! Nick sheds some light (perhaps from a delicate paper lantern) on this ancient holiday, tells the tale of a blood thirsty dragon that is afraid of the color red (seriously), and they get a little ragey about maps. Shannon gives an introduction to the jade plant and shares a spell to help you draw in some of that sweet, sweet cash...

Join Shannon and Nick for an episode about LOVE. They start by covering one of the most iconic, overpriced symbols of the February Hallmark holiday, Roses. Nick shares a home-grown candle spell to help you focus on loving the most important person in your life – you! They also gab about the uncool Roman cultural appropriation that led to the STRIKING similarities between Greek and Roman gods. Of c...

Join Shannon and Nick for an action packed episode filled with lunar gardening how-tos and spicy tips for Imbolc (there is also a lengthy conversation about Celtic languages, and they butcher a lot of words...sorry about that). They also expose the catholic church for EVEN MORE pagan holiday thievery (insert shocked pikachu face here), and spill some tea about teenage lycanthropy. Finally, Nick gi...

Join Shannon and Nick on a seaside escape. From the astrological chart of Squidward Tentacles, to using seaweed in your magic practice, to learning how to tell if that thing you found on the beach is actually dead - this one goes out to all the sea witches. You'll also learn to love the god of the sea (and earthquakes?), Poseidon. If you have thus far been unable to send these witches a bag of rub...