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Exorcisms, the new hot thang?

OMG, exorcisms are so hot right now?! But Amy's not invited to Krista's big exorcism bash. Just kidding. Amy does explain the demons away and why this religious Rite, is actually scary for those who truly believe in its proclaimed salvation.

PSA // A world post-Roe

Hi Bewitches –  Before Amy and I get to the episode, we want to take a moment to address the June 24th, 2022 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe versus Wade. This decision stripped away the right to have a safe and legal abortion. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark ...

How the God You Believe in Creates the Ghosts You See

WTF is Trump’s Faith?

The Paranormal Impact on Political Beliefs

The Paranormal Impact on Politics

To reference the Bewitches’ very first TikTok, do you believe in the spooky and paranormal, like Krista or do you think it’s all utter B.S., like Amy? Ever wonder if there’s a connection between your paranormal and political beliefs? Turns out there might be according to a 2018 paper by Tyler Ferrari called "Paranormal Beliefs and their Effect on American Fears and Political Identification.” His results might surprise you! The data certainly surprised the Bewitches. Krista breaks it down for...

Prison Break with a Ouija Board

Paranormal War Tactics

Paranormal War Tactics: Witching Hour History

We're going to take you back on this one -- to episode one, psychics and tarot history. Back in the day using psychics or "seers"  to invade or retreat was a world war playbook for ancient rulers. Today, the tactic to play on or exploit cultural superstitions is known as psychological warfare. While it has been mostly dismissed by many as pseudoscience, the U.S. military had (Krista is convinced still have) an entire army of psychic spies to investigate all sorts of paranormal phenomena like...

The OG Karen, Ginni Thomas: Text Messages and Election-fraud Conspiracies

Ever wonder if Karens existed in prehistoric times? The Bewitches think they might have. In this episode, Krista takes you back to the origin of Ginni Thomas, an attorney and well known controversial Republican activist. We’ll just call her the OG Karen. Ginni also happens to be the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas [ummm….] conflicts of interest, anyone? Once upon a time Ginni found herself in a cult called Lifespring. We kinda wanted to root for her after her escape and for all...

The OG Karen, Ginni Thomas

QAnon Rooted in Satanic Panic

QAnon: Rooted In Satanic Panic

Even Krista knows that QAnon is clownin’ with their outlandish beliefs. Amy takes us through this cult’s wild history that may stem from shades of the Satanic Panic. Besides Krista’s deep coulrophobia (fear of clowns), Amy shares how QAnon bubbled up into the mainstream and why that is so damn scary for the masses, and especially American democracy. Read full episode notes and sources at bewitchedbanter.com/episodes.

Bewitched Brew: Collab With The Strange Brew Podcast Broskies

Deprogramming

Deprogramming: Leaving Mormonism with Terina Moldanado

Today, the Bewitches are joined by special guest, Terina Moldanado. Terina is a Phoenix-based life coach, author, public speaker and general bad a** B*tch giving us major Lizzo vibes. Terina bravely and candidly shares why she and her family left the Mormon Church and how her experiences led her to supporting other abuse survivors and anyone who has made the decision to leave a high-demand religion. If you’re seeking an extra boost or general support in all or any areas of your life find Ter...

Reincarnation Revisited: What is reincarnation?

Want to relive our Witching Hour History lesson on reincarnation? Well, here's your chance. Amy takes us through various cultural and religious beliefs on what it means to experience multiple lives.  ---- Original Air Date 12/28/21 ----  Do You Believe In Life After Love? Krista really wants to after hearing Amy tell us all about different forms of reincarnation in Buddhism, Hinduism, and some indigenous beliefs around the world. We can't reincarnate your souls, but we can take you through ...

What is Reincarnation?

Cults Revisited Teal Swan and Aum

Cults Revisited: Aum and Teal Swan

The Bewitches take you back to the dark world of cults. From the top TRIGGER Warning ⚠️ on mental health and suicide. This episode features YouTube influencer, Teal Swan, who gained fame or infamy as she used the video platform to encourage suicide among her thousands of followers. She now has a top 10 podcast with Gizmodo called The Gateway. Then Amy takes us to Tokyo covering the cult of Aum, who the Bewitches 1,000% consider terrorists who mass murdered innocent people riding Japanese sub...

Satanists, What Happened to Saving Abortion Rights?

PodVoices: Roe v. Wade Overturn Podcast Industry Response (EarBuds Collective)

Hi Bewitches –  Before Amy and I get to the episode, we want to take a moment to address the June 24th, 2022 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe versus Wade. This decision stripped away the right to have a safe and legal abortion. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark ...

Dr. E Talks Abortion Care After Roe v Wade Overturned

Numerology: Part Two

Numerology: Part of the Largest Global Mail Scam and The Cult of Pythagoras

On this week's episode, Amy takes listeners through the numbers of the largest global mail scam in history with numerology being complicit in the crime. Then saved by the bell, Krista's no math wiz, but Pythagorean Theorem and his cult conjur images of middle school math class.

Numerology

Numerology: You Do the Math

The Bewitches return from their early summer vacations with a new format. This one is for you skeptics! Is numerology a science or pseudoscience? We'll let you do the math on this one. 

Hawai’i History | Part Three

Hawai’i History | Part Three || The Night Marchers and Pele and Hi’iaka

The Bewitches wrap their three-part Hawaiian history series with two legends. Amy covers the Night Marchers. Krista covers the one of the many stories of Pele, the Fire and Volcano Goddess, feared and revered throughout Hawai'i and Polynesia. Mahalo! 

Hawai’i History Part 2

Hawai’i History | Part Two || Interview with Malia Sanders of the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association (NaHHA)

On our second episode of this three part series on Hawaiian history, we're pleased to introduce you to Malia Sanders, Executive Director of the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association (NaHHA). Please, welcome Malia with all the aloha you've got. Mahalo! 

Hawai’i History | Part 1

What is some stuff you missed in history class? Well, for Krista, it was that Hawai'i was illegally annexed by the good 'ol U.S. of A. Though that's a dark spot on the island's history, the rest is quite beautiful. Dare we say, magical? Join us for part one of three on Hawaiian history and stories.

Hawai’i History: Part 1

Part 2 of Fallin’ For Felons: Crossover with The Stupidest Podcast

The second part of our collaboration with the Stupidest Podcast. We hand over the mic to Justin Vandeventer and Justin Rademacher and they each tell us a love story that involves a felon. Rademacher surprises us with a prison love tale that is hilarious but somewhat endearing. Vandy covers a love story of where a young teenage girl falls in love with Charles Manson but she may have had ulterior motives with getting to know him. 

Fallin’ For Felons: Crossover with The Stupidest Podcast

Welcome to the Bewitches first-ever crossover episode with the Justins (Roddy & Vandy) from “The Stupidest Podcast.” In today’s ep, Krista takes you through why the hell so many people (sadly mostly women) fall for and actively seek partners in prison. Read full episode notes and sources at bewitchedbanter.com/episodes.

Fallin’ For Felons

Why Don’t Jehovah's Witnesses Celebrate Holidays?

Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Holidays?

Ever wonder why Jehovah's Witnesses can’t celebrate holidays like Christmas and Halloween – not even birthdays? Krista will tell you about the history of this cult – er – religion on this week’s episode. Read full episode notes and sources at bewitchedbanter.com/episodes.

How Can They Witness These Crimes?

Alien Activity in Arizona

Aliens and UFOs Staged by the Government

Nightmares That Kill: Hmong Men and Filipino Folklore

Sleep Paralysis or the Stuff of Nightmares?

Peruvian Possessions & A Drunk Jury Consults a Ouija Board

Ouija’s Dark Origins

The Sleepwalker Killer and the Dream Doc for Divorcees

It Was All Just A Dream…

It Was All Just A Dream

Amy and Krista never read Word Up! Magazine, but it would be one badass dream if the Bewitches rode in limos with Salt-N-Pepa, the real bad B’s here. Snapping out of that cloud, Krista takes us through the science of dreams which have captivated humans for as long as we’ve been on this planet. So, why do we dream at all? Do our dreams actually mean anything and can they predict the future? What about bad nightmares and sleepwalking? Ancient Egyptians and Greeks thought dreams were signs from...

Tiger King and Psychic Kids Mediums Didn’t See It Comin’

Psychic Detectives