New World Witchery - The Search for American Traditional Witchcraft

Sneak Preview – Chasing Foxfire Episode 1 – Glow

September 26, 2016 12:30 - 30.6 MB

Hello everyone! The episode enclosed is not a New World Witchery episode. Not exactly. It exists because our wonderful listeners have been supportive and kind and generous over the years, and provided me with a way to make something new and different. But the magic in the podcast herein is not quite the same magic … Continue reading "Sneak Preview – Chasing Foxfire Episode 1 – Glow"

Episode 99 – Checking Our Owls

September 19, 2016 19:34 - 62.9 MB

Summary: We tackle listener feedback this episode, addressing topics like discovering magical heritage, mojo bags, seasonal festivals, and adapting spells for others. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome rewards at the same time. Even if you … Continue reading "Episode 99 – Checking Our Owls"

Special Episode – Witches When and Where Roundtable

September 01, 2016 21:06 - 22 MB

Summary: This episode is a special condensed version of one of our bi-monthly Patreon group discussions. The conversation was just so good, and we wanted to share some highlights of it with you. We talk about the times and places we most dream about visiting as magical folk. Enjoy! Please check out our Patreon … Continue reading "Special Episode – Witches When and Where Roundtable"

Episode 98 – Ilvermorny

August 13, 2016 02:40 - 66.1 MB

Summary: This episode, we turn our attention to the Potterverse and J.K. Rowling’s North American school of magic, Ilvermorny. We talk about the school house divisions, the mascots, and some of the differences between the Old World and the New that caught our interest. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support … Continue reading "Episode 98 – Ilvermorny"

Episode 97 – A Lunar Wheel of the Year

July 28, 2016 14:00 - 84.9 MB

Summary: This time we go through the year, looking at the various names for full and dark moons, and try to come up with some magic that matches the specific lunar cycles. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get … Continue reading "Episode 97 – A Lunar Wheel of the Year"

Episode 96 – Curanderismo with Cheo Torres

July 15, 2016 15:14 - 42.6 MB

Summary: Today’s episode is all about the traditional Hispanic-American healing system known as curanderismo. We speak with University of New Mexico Professor Eliseo “Cheo” Torres on the topic, hear about one of the folk saints form the tradition, and enjoy a bit of lore and music as well. NOTE: THIS EPISODE IS NOT INTENDED AS … Continue reading "Episode 96 – Curanderismo with Cheo Torres"

Episode 95 – The Audio Spellbook Volume Two

June 17, 2016 14:04 - 23.3 MB

Summary: We bring you (or actually, YOU bring you) the second edition of our Audio Spellbook. This one is focused on the idea of “Everyday Magic,” which you can do using simple, common ingredients or tools. We have a nice set of spells for you covering everything from protecting you while you drive to helping … Continue reading "Episode 95 – The Audio Spellbook Volume Two"

Episode 94 – The Wheel of the Year

May 27, 2016 12:30 - 76.5 MB

Summary: This time around (get it? Puns!) we look at the Neo-Pagan wheel of the year. We also discuss the importance of cycles in magical and spiritual practice, and we announce our latest contest winner. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, … Continue reading "Episode 94 – The Wheel of the Year"

Episode 93 – Bright Mothers

May 13, 2016 13:00 - 40.3 MB

Summary: EDIT: We’ve had a very informative and respectful email from a listener that pointed out a few errors in my retelling of the Haitian tale about Obatala, Yemoja, and Shango. I would like to note that Yemoja is not historically associated with Haitian spiritual practices, and that the selections from Teish’s book are not … Continue reading "Episode 93 – Bright Mothers"

Episode 92 – Sabbats and Esbats

April 22, 2016 13:00 - 63.3 MB

Summary: In this episode, we look at witch gatherings under full moons and around bonfires, from tales in folklore to what we do when we get together with other witches. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome … Continue reading "Episode 92 – Sabbats and Esbats"

Episode 91 – Appalachian Plant Lore with Becky Beyer

April 07, 2016 13:30 - 60.5 MB

Summary: We spend some time outside in this episode, where we talk Appalachian magic and plants with Becky Beyer of Blood & Spicebush. In the second part of the show, Cory tries something new and does a “practical pathworking” in the woods. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show … Continue reading "Episode 91 – Appalachian Plant Lore with Becky Beyer"

Episode 90 – Amulets and Talismans

March 22, 2016 21:04 - 54 MB

Summary: We spend this episode talking about amulets and talismans. How do they work? Which ones do we like using? And which ones do we really want to try out in the future? Lots of good discussion this time around! Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little … Continue reading "Episode 90 – Amulets and Talismans"

Episode 89 – New England Witchery

March 01, 2016 02:43 - 59 MB

Summary: This episode is all about witchcraft in New England. We speak to folklorist Peter Muise and review the new folk horror film, The Witch, which is set in Colonial New England. Lots of spooky, witchy goings-on this time around! We hope you enjoy! Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the … Continue reading "Episode 89 – New England Witchery"

Episode 88 – Everyday Magic

February 15, 2016 15:37 - 70.5 MB

Summary: We look back at the subject of broom closets this time around, and then dive into the uses of everyday and household ingredients in folk magic. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome rewards at the same … Continue reading "Episode 88 – Everyday Magic"

Episode 87 – Revisiting Cold Spells

January 25, 2016 03:11 - 59.7 MB

Episode 87 – Revisiting Cold Spells Summary: We start our episode by looking back at an earlier episode’s topic, getting out of a magical ‘cold spell’ or rut. The second part of the show is about how our witchcraft practices have evolved over the past few years. Please check out our Patreon page! You can … Continue reading "Episode 87 – Revisiting Cold Spells"

Episode 86 – Local Witchcraft with Chris Orapello

January 11, 2016 19:56 - 72.3 MB

Episode 86 – Local Witchcraft with Chris Orapello Summary: In this show, Cory interviews Chris Orapello and his Majestic Consort, Tara, about their work with their local folkloric spirit, as well as their personal journeys into magical practice. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a … Continue reading "Episode 86 – Local Witchcraft with Chris Orapello"

Special Episode – Favorite Episodes

January 04, 2016 13:00 - 15.5 MB

Special Episode – Favorite Episodes Summary: We take advantage of a rare opportunity to chat in person, and discuss some of our favorite past episodes of New World Witchery (if you’re a new listener, this is a good way to get a feel for some of our previous shows). Apologies for the strange sound quality … Continue reading "Special Episode – Favorite Episodes"

Episode 85 – Yuletide Cheer! 2015

December 21, 2015 14:31 - 39.1 MB

Episode 85 – Yuletide Cheer! 2015 Summary: Our annual holiday music show is light on the talk (due to Cory’s recent illness) and heavy on the, well, wassailing. So pour a warm cup of something delicious and enjoy! Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as … Continue reading "Episode 85 – Yuletide Cheer! 2015"

Episode 84 – Dolls and Magic

December 21, 2015 14:26 - 52.4 MB

Episode 84 – Dolls and Magic Summary: This episode is a season-appropriate discussion of toys in magic, particularly dolls. We’ll talk about how dolls and poppets get used magically, as well as why they tend to show up in folk and popular horror so often. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help … Continue reading "Episode 84 – Dolls and Magic"

Episode 83 – Shapeshifting Revisited

December 03, 2015 00:30 - 76.2 MB

Episode 83 – Shapeshifting Revisited Summary: Tonight we have a special guest with us to discuss shapeshifting once more. Plus we’ll hear an Appalachian folktale and a few shapeshifting spells, too! Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some … Continue reading "Episode 83 – Shapeshifting Revisited"

Episode 82 – Shapeshifting

November 23, 2015 13:00 - 69.8 MB

Episode 82 – Shapeshifting Summary: This time, we look at the lore of shapeshifting witches, including loup-garous, Wampus cats, and skinwalkers. We also briefly discuss the idea of hag-riding. Please check out our Patreon page! You can help support the show for as little as a dollar a month, and get some awesome rewards … Continue reading "Episode 82 – Shapeshifting"

Episode 81 – Magical Occupations Revisited

October 30, 2015 13:00 - 76 MB

Episode 81 – Magical Occupations Revisited Summary: We launch our super-exciting and fun Patreon campaign! Come support us and help us grow (and get cool stuff at the same time)! We also revisit one of the topics we enjoyed most in our early days, Magical Occupations, and add some ‘new’ jobs to the list, as … Continue reading "Episode 81 – Magical Occupations Revisited"

Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales (Part Two)

October 26, 2015 04:22 - 17.6 MB

Summary: Come pull up a chair by the fireside with Daddy Splitfoot and listen to some devilish folklore submitted by listeners (and expanded upon by your sinister host). This time we visit the American West, particularly the Mormon cultural region, for our lore and legends. Play: Download: Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales … Continue reading "Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales (Part Two)"

Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales (Part One)

October 09, 2015 22:08 - 25 MB

Summary: Come pull up a chair by the fireside with Daddy Splitfoot and listen to some devilish folklore submitted by listeners (and expanded upon by your sinister host). Play: Download: Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales (Part One) -Sources- The source for most of this episode is YOU! Our wonderful listeners, who supplied … Continue reading "Special Episode – Daddy Splitfoot’s Fireside Tales (Part One)"

Episode 80 – Call and Response

September 21, 2015 13:30 - 90.4 MB

Episode 80 – Call and Response Summary: In this month’s episode, we’re responding to some of our listener mail and feedback. We’ll talk about interfaith relationships, doing magical research, folk magic in the Western U.S., and address some questions about technical issues with the show. Play: Download: Episode 80 – Call and Response -Sources- Some … Continue reading "Episode 80 – Call and Response"

Episode 79 – Pow-wow with Rob Phoenix

August 21, 2015 13:30 - 72.8 MB

Episode 79 – Pow-wow with Rob Phoenix Summary: This episode focuses on the Pennsylvania Dutch system of folk healing and magic known as Pow-wow (among many other names). We look at the cultural history, the religious contexts, and the actual practice of the system itself. Author and Pow-wow practitioner Rob Phoenix brings his extensive knowledge … Continue reading "Episode 79 – Pow-wow with Rob Phoenix"

Special Episode – The Messenger

July 22, 2015 20:21 - 79.5 MB

Special Episode – The Messenger Cory reads a long but tantalizing tale from horror master Robert W. Chambers as part of the Halloween in July theme. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 78 – Summer of Horror

July 01, 2015 02:06 - 74.6 MB

Episode 78 – Summer of Horror Laine and Cory explore their favorite films from the supernatural and folk horror genres, and bring the first taste of Halloween in July. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 77 – What Do Witches Do

May 25, 2015 13:30 - 58.6 MB

Episode 77 – What Do Witches Do We mine the depths of history and folklore to try to discover where witches might have come from and just what they actually do. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 76 – Spring Symbols

April 27, 2015 13:30 - 51.6 MB

Episode 76 – Spring Symbols Today we’re tackling a hodgepodge of springtime symbols, including rabbits, eggs, maypoles, and flowers. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 75 – Moon Magic

March 23, 2015 20:00 - 46.7 MB

Episode 75 – Moon Magic Laine returns and we discuss the lore and magical uses of the moon. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 74 – Grimoires with Atticus Hob

February 28, 2015 01:51 - 65.7 MB

Episode 74 – Grimoires with Atticus Hob Our February episode features a discussion of magical books with Atticus Hob. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 73 – Protection Magic

January 26, 2015 13:30 - 49.4 MB

Episode 73 – Protection Magic We begin 2015 by looking at personal protection spells and talismans. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 72 – Yuletide Cheer! 2014 (Part Three)

December 22, 2014 12:55 - 53.9 MB

Episode 72 – Yuletide Cheer! 2014 (Part Three) Our last holiday show of 2014 is our music episode, featuring songs that should put you in the yuletide spirit. Bon Yule! (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 71 – Yuletide Cheer! 2014 (Part Two)

December 22, 2014 12:53 - 41.9 MB

Episode 71 – Yuletide Cheer! 2014 (Part Two) Our second 2014 holiday show includes a mini-documentary on the Krampuslauf Philadelphia parade and an interview with author Linda Raedisch. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 70 – Yuletide Cheer! 2014 (Part One)

December 22, 2014 12:50 - 45.8 MB

Episode 70 – Yuletide Cheer! 2014 (Part One) The first of our 2014 holiday episodes. This one features a lengthy discussion of Christmas monsters with a familiar voice. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 69 – Goodbye Peter

November 03, 2014 16:04 - 56.4 MB

Episode 69 – Goodbye Peter A raw, emotional, and sometimes rambling-but-heartfelt goodbye to friend and teacher Peter Paddon (1964-2014). (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – The Green Man of Pittsburgh

October 26, 2014 00:29 - 17.9 MB

Special Episode – The Green Man of Pittsburgh Tonight’s story is an urban legend from Pittsburgh. And it just might be true… (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – Haunted Heads

October 17, 2014 13:25 - 9.56 MB

Special Episode – Haunted Heads This evening we bring you two stories which have become urban legends, focusing on the creepy cranium. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – The Last Dance

October 10, 2014 13:25 - 16 MB

Special Episode – The Last Dance Our second All Hallows Read episode this year is an urban legend centered on a San Antonio nightclub, and a rather unwelcome guest. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Special Episode – Pushed

October 03, 2014 13:25 - 18.3 MB

Special Episode – Pushed We begin our 2014 All Hallows Read with a story of high school bullying…and revenge. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 68 – Magical Pennsylvania

September 26, 2014 13:25 - 70.9 MB

Episode 68 – Magical Pennsylvania This evening we explore the magic of Pennsylvania with stories, interviews, and song. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 67 – Curanderismo with Carolina Gonzalez

August 28, 2014 13:00 - 57.1 MB

Episode 67 – Curanderismo with Carolina Gonzalez Tonight we briefly examine the practices of brujeria and curanderismo, then have an interview with Canarian curandera Carolina Gonzalez. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 66 – Sacred Artistry with Bri Saussy

August 01, 2014 04:10 - 57.7 MB

Episode 66 – Sacred Artistry with Bri Saussy In this episode, we discuss Sacred Artistry and an Enchanted Worldview with Bri Saussy of Milagro Roots. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)

Episode 65 – The Slender Man Discussion (with Fire Lyte)

June 26, 2014 14:30 - 81.9 MB

Episode 65 – The Slender Man Discussion (with Fire Lyte) This show features a special extended discussion with Fire Lyte of Inciting a Riot. We will look at the recent Slender Man stabbing case, mental health, and folk faith and action in the magical spirituality community. (complete shownotes at http://www.newworldwitchery.com)