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| Ep. 048 - Land Healing with Dana O'Driscoll | 02 Jul 2024 | 01:08:14 | |
Multi-talented author, artist, permaculturist, and head of the AODA Dana O’Driscoll drops by the virtual studio to discuss her newest book, “Land Healing: Physical, Metaphysical, and Ritual Practices for Healing the Earth.” Among the topics discussed are processes and procedures for connecting with the land spirits where you live, what’s in a crane bag, and how we can practice good stewardship and become responsible ancestors. Check out her other works - Sacred Actions: Living the Wheel of the Year Through Earth-Centered Sustainable Practices Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop on Shopify and check out this month’s featured items. Make sure you also visit the Redbubble page for even more cool merch! Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and WordPress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. See you in October! Upcoming Events: Styx & Stones on Facebook Cottage Witch Market Free Spirit Gathering Use my referral link to sign up! Free Spirit Gathering Policies (PLEASE READ IF PLANNING TO ATTEND) Norse Witch Market Pumpkin Witch Market CritWitchCon 2024 MUSIC CREDITS Intro & Outro – “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” | |||
| Ep. 047 - What My Granny (Weatherwax) Taught Me feat. Lozzie Stardust | 11 Jun 2024 | 01:44:32 | |
Lozzie’s back, friends and neighbors! And this month, we’re sitting down to talk about everybody’s favorite coven - the Witches of Lancre, from Discworld. Longtime fans of the show have heard the works of Sir Terry Pratchet (RIP) and the wisdom of Granny Weatherwax quoted many times on the show, but what other lessons might the Lancre coven have for us over the course of their many odysseys, quests, holidays, and general mucking about? (Tangents include which fantasy character is Legolas’ hot grimy dad, why certain tourists are so bloody annoying when they go abroad, which Discworld quote made Lozzie snarf tea out her nose, and what Bree and the sainted Sir Terry’s origin stories have in common.) If you love Discworld, this episode is for you. If you’ve never heard of Discworld or are only passing familiar, consider this your introduction. Bit late for the Glorious 25th of May, but all the same - Here’s to Truth, Justice, Freedom, Reasonably Priced Love, and a Hard-Boiled Egg! The Witches of Lancre Equal Rites - Wyrd Sisters - Witches Abroad - Lords and Ladies - Maskerade - Carpe Jugulum The Tiffany Aching Saga The Wee Free Men - A Hat Full of Sky - Wintersmith - I Shall Wear Midnight - The Shepherd’s Crown (GNU Terry Pratchett) Sunflower Witch Market - https://www.facebook.com/events/191005147387320 Free Spirit Gathering - https://www.freespiritgatheringmd.org/ CritWitchCon 2024 - https://criticalthinkingwitches.com/events/ Follow Bree and Lozzie on Instagram at @breenicgarran and @bihexualhistory. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop on Shopify and check out this month’s featured items. Make sure you also visit the Redbubble page for even more cool merch! Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and WordPress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS Intro & Outro – “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” | |||
| Ep. 039 - "We Are The Queerdos, Mister" with Murphy Lawless | 01 Oct 2023 | 02:24:04 | |
There’s a chill in the breeze, the leaves are turning, the pumpkins are grinning, it’s time for SPOOKY SEASON! Accordingly, I’ve brewed up a special surprise for all my witches and horror fans out there. This month’s episode is a crossover with Queerdo Babes From The Horror Pod-O-Rama, hosted by the absolutely fabulous Murphy Lawless. We sat down for a nice long chat about depictions of witches and witchcraft in horror cinema. And since there are far too many examples for just one episode, we narrowed it down to a few choice flicks - Häxan (1922), Eyes of Fire (1983), The Craft (1996), Practical Magic (1998), and The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016). (Spoilers abound!) Make sure you check out Queerdo Babes From The Horror Pod-O-Rama for an ALTERNATE version of this episode and follow the show on Instagram and your favorite podcatcher! CritWitchCon 2023 replay tickets available now! Autumn Witch Market Saturday Oct 7 2023, 12pm-5pm Strangeways Brewing 2277A Dabney Rd, Richmond VA Howl-O-Ween with Mystic Markets Saturday Oct 21 2023, 12pm-5pm Kindred Spirit Brewing 12830 West Creek Pkwy Suite J, Goochland VA Nighttime Witches Market Saturday Oct 21 2023, 6pm-10pm Alewerks Brewing 189 B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg VA Samhain Witch Market Sunday, Oct 29 2023 4pm-9pm Diversity Richmond 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond VA Hosted by River City Witch Markets Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| BONUS - One Chat Room, Fulla Crit Witches (CritWitchCon 2023 Preview) | 16 Sep 2023 | 00:31:18 | |
What do you get when you throw four witches with ADHD and a tendency to infodump into one chat room and give them an assignment? Utter chaos, of course. But somewhere along the way, they also produce a pretty damn good sneak peek at the upcoming Critical Thinking Witch Convention! Join Bree, Lozzie, Amethyst, and Ana Mor for this madcap ramble / event preview. Hope to see you at the con! Critical Thinking Witch Convention 2023 Friday, September 29 - Sunday, October 1st Free Pre-Brew Event on Saturday, September 23rd, 4:00-6:30 EST For more information, event access, vendor signups, and tickets, please visit https://criticalthinkingwitches.com/. Hex Positive is now on YouTube! Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Ep. 038 - Creating Your Personal Grimoire | 01 Sep 2023 | 00:41:55 | |
Since magic and writing first existed together, there have been books of magic. Grimoires and other mystical tomes dot the historical record, from illuminated manuscripts to beloved props of modern pop culture. For the modern witch, a grimoire is as much a personal reference guide as it is a self-written textbook of the craft. This month, we’ll discuss how to build your own grimoire, with tips for staying organized, suggested topics, and a journaling exercise to get you started! Cited Podcast: Historical Blindness, Ep. 116 - The Key to the Secrets of King Solomon (May 02, 2023) Visit Here Comes The Witch on tumblr for more grimoire inspo! Harvest Witch Market Sunday, Sept 17 2023, 12pm-6pm Diversity Thrift, 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond VA (USA) Hosted by River City Witch Markets Hex Positive is now on YouTube! Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Ad - "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook" & “Feelin’ Good” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Ep. 037 - Cleaning, Cleansing, and Magical Germophobia | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:29:22 | |
Cleansing is one of the most frequently-employed types of magic in the modern witchcraft community. Every time you turn around, you’ll see references to cleansing because of an auspicious occasion or recent castings or a particular celestial event or just because The Vibes Are Off. What we’re only beginning to see discussed is the practical aspect of cleansing and what mundane actions you should be doing to accompany that spellwork. And where does the line exist between judicious caution and magical germophobia? What needs to be cleansed and what doesn’t? How much cleansing is TOO much? Let’s talk about it. Astrology Witch Market Sunday, August 13 2023, 12pm-5pm Triple Crossing Beer, 5203 Hatcher St August Merry Meet and Greet Friday August 18 2023, 7pm-9pm Women’s Club at Hilton Village 87 Main St, Newport News VA Hosted by Styx & Stones Hex Positive is now on YouTube! Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Ad - "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Ep. 036 - Margaret Effing Murray with Trae Dorn | 01 Jul 2023 | 01:33:07 | |
Margaret Murray was a celebrated author, historian, folklorist, Egyptologist, archaeologist, anthropologist, first-wave feminist, and the first woman to be appointed to the position of lecturer in archaeology in the UK. So why so we get so annoyed whenever her name is mentioned in conversations about witchcraft? Well, it all has to do with a book Margaret wrote back in 1921...which just so happened to go on to have a profound influence on the roots of the modern witchcraft movement. Nerd & Tie senpai and host of BS-Free Witchcraft Trae Dorn joins me in the virtual studio to discuss the thoroughly-discredited witch-cult hypothesis, Murray's various writings and accomplishments, and why modern paganism might not have caught on so strongly without her. Crystal Witch Market Hex Positive is now on YouTube! Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Ad - "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Ep. 035 - Money Magic (or Why I'm Not A Rich Witch) | 02 Jun 2023 | 00:30:13 | |
Prosperity spells are some of the most commonly-found types of magical workings to be found in modern witchcraft and in the historical record. So why aren’t witches absolutely rolling in dough? And how do you make sure your magical windfall doesn’t come with unwanted consequences? As it turns out, mostly by keeping things simple. Sunday, June 11, 2023, 12n-5pm Diversity Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond VA Sunday, June 25 2023 , 11am-3pm Diversity Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond VA Hex Positive is now on YouTube! Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Ad - "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Ep. 034 - Building Your Witchcraft Library | 02 May 2023 | 00:42:51 | |
A well-read witch is a happy witch. But how does one go about building a personal library to support their craft? Let’s talk about it! (And if you'd like to add any of my books to your library, you can visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop!) Hex Positive is now on YouTube! Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS | |||
| Ep. 033 - Touch Grass | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:32:31 | |
Sometimes, a witch just needs a break. Let’s all take a moment to go touch some grass...and talk about what that means. (Thank you for sticking with me through the hiatus!) Oddities Witch Market Sunday, April 2 2023, 12n-6pm Diversity Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Ave Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust - Deuteronomy and Daemonologie (BONUS) | 01 Mar 2023 | 01:07:21 | |
Just one more hiatus episode to go! This month, we’re wrapping up our dive into the life and deeds of King James VI/I with a discussion of his literary exploits, from commissioning an approved English translation of the Bible to pamphlets on how to hunt witches and rule a country effectively. Learn how one man’s personal demons and some really poor text formatting decisions changed the course of literary and religious history, and why it’s never a good idea to base your entire understanding of the world around one single book. Check my Wordpress for podcast show notes and information on upcoming events. Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. Follow Lozzie Stardust on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter @bihexual and come chat with us in the Nerd & Tie Discord! Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS “Netherworld Shanty” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” | |||
| Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust - The North Berwick Witch Trials (BONUS) | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:52:02 | |
This month on our hiatus presentation of "Stardust Sessions," we’re continuing with our dive into the life and deeds of King James VI/I with a discussion of the North Berwick Witch Trials. We did our best to keep it light and not get too far into the more gruesome elements, but it was a very grim series of events that still echo in the history of Scotland to this day. Learn how claiming that a ship was pre-loaded with demons can be an excuse for being shit at your job, how chatting with strangers during an extended layover can give a person all kinds of bad ideas, and how the events in North Berwick have been used as inspiration for popular works of stage and screen. Check my Wordpress for podcast show notes and information on upcoming events. Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. Follow Lozzie Stardust on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter @bihexual and come chat with us in the Nerd & Tie Discord! Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS “Netherworld Shanty” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” | |||
| Ep. 46 - Bree and Lozzie Ruin Everything, 4th Anniversary Special | 01 May 2024 | 01:24:25 | |
It’s the fourth anniversary special and somebody turned Bree and Lozzie loose on another piece of occult history! This month, your intrepid host and everyone’s favorite horrible goose sit down in the virtual studio to discuss the history and tenets of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. And to the surprise of absolutely no one, things go off the rails rather quickly. If you consume beverages with your podcasts, do so with caution! Thank you all for coming with me on this ride so far. Looking forward to the next chapter! Show notes and further reading on my Wordpress. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop at its new address and check out this month’s featured items! Make sure you also visit the Redbubble page for even more cool merch. Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and WordPress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. Thank You to this episode’s sponsors: Creations By ChaosFay (Commissions Guidelines) MUSIC CREDITS Intro & Outro – “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”Host-Read Ads – “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Creations By ChaosFay Ad – “Christmas Fairy”Music: https://www.purple-planet.com | |||
| Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust - King James, the Godliest Boy Who Ever Godly-Boy'd (BONUS) | 01 Jan 2023 | 00:36:02 | |
In this special hiatus presentation of my Patreon series "Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust and Bree NicGarran," we’re fulfilling a promise made in our inaugural episode and having a go at King James the Sixth of Scotland and the First of England. Same guy, weird title, and as the scholars called him - the Wisest Fool in Christendom. Or as Lozzie calls him The Godliest Boy Who Ever Godly-Boyed. In this series, we’ll be covering the life of King Jimmy from his early years as a boy king of Scotland through his involvement with a number of witch trials, his reign as King of England, and his contributions to literature and religion, which were by no means insignificant. By the end, you’ll probably have a much better understanding of why I boo every time the man’s name is mentioned. Fair warning: We are not the least bit reverent. Also, we may have accidentally strolled out of the loo with our skirts tucked into our knickers at some point during the discussion. Check my Wordpress for podcast show notes and information on upcoming events. Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. Follow Lozzie Stardust on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter @bihexual and come chat with us in the Nerd & Tie Discord! Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS “Netherworld Shanty” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” | |||
| BONUS - Stardust Sessions LIVE! (Crit Witch Con 2022) | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:43:56 | |
While you're all patiently riding out the podcast hiatus, here's a little treat to tide you over! Earlier this year, Lozzie and I were panelists at the Critical Thinking Witch Collective online convention and we did a LIVE run of Stardust Sessions during our joint session on modern witchcraft, with special guest moderator Lee Curtis-Rogers of Do The Magical Thing. We wore our fanciest hats and had a lovely chat about how pop culture and modern witchcraft reflect and represent each other, delving into some of our favorite examples along the way. The audio is available here and the video version, with hats included, is available on my Patreon. (Extra special thanks to Maya for helping me locate the files - you're a peach!) Stay tuned for the winter season - if I find time to breathe while we're moving house, I may pop some Patreon extras here in the feed. Hex Positive will return in 2023! Upcoming Events: Krampusnacht Holidaze Witch Market Yule Witch Market Check my Wordpress for full show notes and a list of sources, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Witch Ways 26 - The Fox's Gift | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:04:23 | |
Every so often, a witch's work needs to be done in secret, and we must be cunning and full of tricks in order to make sure our magics are not discovered until they've had a chance to work. Borrow a bit of that guile with The Fox's Gift, from the pages of The Sisters Grimmoire. (For more fairytale spells, you can purchase a copy on Amazon or from my shop!) Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft (including copies of The Sisters Grimmoire)! Check my WordPress for updates, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS "Carpe Diem" and "Lord of the Land" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Ep. 032 - Guides Not Gatekeepers | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:40:22 | |
Volunteer educators are the backbone of the witchcraft community. That can be a huge boon to newer witches, but it can also cause problems when needless gatekeeping or misinformation start to become too prevalent. In this episode, I’ve set out to clarify a few things about what it means to be a volunteer educator, what it takes to be a guide and a resource, and how we can avoid passing bad information or making newer practitioners feel unwelcome. And since I didn’t want to raise this topic without also providing some resources to point people toward, make sure you stay tuned for the Volunteer Educators Showcase later this month! Apothecary & Crystal Witch Market Check my Wordpress for full show notes and a list of sources, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. This episode is sponsored by: MUSIC CREDITS “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” | |||
| Witch Ways 25 - Home Blessing Powder | 15 Jul 2022 | 00:02:52 | |
Break out your potion kits - it's time to make some Home Blessing Powder! From the pages of Pestlework, this powder is suitable for any spells you wish to cast around your dwelling which deal with the wellbeing, safety, and happiness of the homestead and those who live there. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft (including vials of Home Blessing Powder)! Check my Wordpress for full show notes and a list of sources, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS "Carpe Diem" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Ep. 031 - Witching with ADHD with Lozzie Stardust | 01 Jul 2022 | 01:44:43 | |
This month, I wanted to talk about a subject near and dear to my own heart - what it’s like to be a witch with ADHD. I invited my good buddy and everyone’s favorite horrible goose, Lozzie Stardust, to join me for the discussion. Buuuut since we’re both in the club, things went off the rails pretty quickly. (We regret nothing. 😅) So we wound up having a rollicking discussion on how to be a witch with ADHD and also providing a window into what it’s like to actually have this condition. (If the content of this episode resonates strongly with you and you have never been tested for or diagnosed with ADHD, you may want to look into it.) Apothecary & Crystal Witch Market Diversity Richmond, Richmond VA Sunday, August 7th, 12pm-5pm Indoor/Outdoor, Masks Requested Check my Wordpress for full show notes and a list of sources, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. This episode is sponsored by: Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com PBW Witch Shop – http://www.PBWwitchshop.com MUSIC CREDITS “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Witch Ways 24 - Mirror, Mirror | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:03:48 | |
Sometimes the mirror doesn't show us what we want to see. So here's a spell inspired by a much-beloved fairy tale to help increase beauty and self-confidence. And it fits easily into your daily routine! And remember, darlings - you're already gorgeous. If others can't see it, that's THEIR problem. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes and sources for past episodes and information on upcoming events. Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS "Carpe Diem" and "Dreamy Flashback" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Ep. 030 - Atheist Witchcraft and Placebo Magic with Sedna Woo | 01 Jun 2022 | 01:12:14 | |
We all joke about the irony of polytheistic witches being called “godless,” but what happens when your craft is quite literally without deities or spirituality of any kind? I sat down with YouTube’s own Sedna Woo to find out. The answer is both simpler and much deeper than you might expect. (Spoiler: I’m totally adding open label placebos to my own practice.) Check out Sedna Woo and subscribe to her channel on YouTube! Mid-Summer Witch Mkt Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Check my Wordpress for show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. This episode is sponsored by: Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com MUSIC CREDITS “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” | |||
| BONUS The Stardust Sessions, Ep. 01 - Grace Sherwood | 23 May 2022 | 01:04:25 | |
Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Stardust Sessions! In this Patreon-exclusive series, I'll be partnering with my good buddy and fellow Witchstorian Lozzie Stardust to dive into the fascinating events and people surrounding the history of witches and witchcraft. We'll talk about a whole lot of interesting things, maybe have a bit of a laugh, and hopefully tell you all some good stories along the way. In this episode, we discuss a Virginia legend - Grace Sherwood, the Witch of Pungo. Tried and ducked in a bay for her alleged crimes in 1706, Grace was the last person convicted of and imprisoned for witchcraft in the colony of Virginia before the 1735 Witchcraft Act was passed. But as Grace herself would have said, she was no witch. Join my Patreon to catch new episodes of The Stardust Sessions every month in addition to early releases of Hex Positive and Witch Ways, plus lots of other bonus content! Check my Wordpress for full show notes and a list of sources, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. Follow Lozzie Stardust on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter @bihexual and come chat with us in the Nerd & Tie Discord! Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. | |||
| Witch Ways 23 - The Three Ravens | 16 May 2022 | 00:03:43 | |
Hope you're all feeling crafty this month, because we're making a Witches' Ladder! Grab your yarn, craft feathers, and bells, and get ready to make an early-warning system for trouble of all sorts. Another classic from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol I. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Check my WordPress for show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and WordPress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS “Carpe Diem” and “Air Prelude” | |||
| Ep. 045 - Warding A Witchy Home pt 2 | 04 Apr 2024 | 00:33:02 | |
Returning once more to the topic of protection magic, this month we’re delving a little deeper into the topic of wards and warding. Bree shares some insight on the methods and concepts that she’s developed and discovered over the years, and shares a Witchcraft 201 level primer on some slightly more advanced warding techniques. (If you haven’t heard Ep. 024 “Warding A Witchy Home,” make sure you check that out before listening to this episode!) Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop at its new address and check out this month’s featured items! Make sure you also visit the Redbubble page for even more cool merch. Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and WordPress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. Thank You to this episode’s sponsors: Creations By ChaosFay (Commissions Guidelines) MUSIC CREDITS Intro & Outro – “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Host-Read Ads – “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Creations By ChaosFay Ad – “Christmas Fairy” | |||
| Ep. 029 - Outgrowing Our Cocoons with Trae Dorn | 01 May 2022 | 01:31:45 | |
Happy Podcastiversary! Hex Positive is officially two years old and I thought I'd celebrate with an important discussion about growth. We all start out with ideas and impressions that we must unlearn, re-examine, and correct over time. This constant cycle of critical thinking and re-evaluation in response to new information is a normal and necessary part of a healthy practice. It is how we grow as practitioners and as people. And in an effort to lead by example, I sat down with my podcast senpai Trae Dorn, resident lovable curmudgeon and host of our sibling show BS-Free Witchcraft, to talk about the bullshit we used to believe as novice witches and how we outgrew those ideas. You'll have to make your own mistakes and learn your own lessons, but perhaps by hearing our stories, you can avoid one or two of those pitfalls. Make sure you listen to the Portland Button Works ad for a special discount code! Oddities Witch Market Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Check my Wordpress for show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. This episode is sponsored by: Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com The Spiral House – https://portlandbuttonworks.com/spiral-house-shop It's their 10-year anniversary, so make sure you show them some extra love this month! MUSIC CREDITS “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Witch Ways 22 - Spinning Up A Sweetheart | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:04:28 | |
Sorry it's a bit late this month, my darlings! My usual recording schedule got flipped a bit, what with a certain special project and getting ready for the May anniversary. But here you go! We're back to the fairy tales this month with a little attraction spell from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol I. This is a three-day spell to help bring an ideal person into your life and create an easily-recognized sign to signal their arrival. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Check my Wordpress for show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS "Carpe Diem" and "Aquarium" | |||
| Ep. 028 - The Easter-Ostara Debacle | 01 Apr 2022 | 00:54:24 | |
IT’S FINALLY HERE – the long-await Easter Rant! If you’ve been following me on tumblr, you may already know how salty I get about internet posts claiming Ostara and Easter are the same holiday…and you may know that I’ve gotten into literal fights over the topic. So once and for all, I’m laying it all out to explore the origins of both Easter and Ostara and to finally answer the age-old question: which came first – the bunny or the egg? Special thanks to will-o-the-witch for reviewing my material to make sure my gentile ass was actin’ right and for correcting me on several very important points. Thank you for taking the time and for continuing to share your knowledge and insights with the community! Check my Wordpress for sources and full show notes, as well as announcement and a schedule of upcoming events! Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and WordPress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. This episode is sponsored by: Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com MUSIC CREDITS “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” | |||
| Witch Ways 21 - Quickie Charms | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:06:10 | |
Spells don't always have to be big, complicated rituals in order to be effective. Sometimes the most powerful charm is the one you do with a snap of your fingers. To that end, here are some Quickie Charms from my personal repertoire. Adapted from Grovedaughter Witchery. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. | |||
| Ep. 027 - When Inspo Takes A Holiday | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:29:24 | |
WE'RE BAAA-AAAACK! And to celebrate, I'm covering a timely topic that's been tripping me up lately. We all encounter it sooner or later - that feeling of being bogged down, tired, uninspired, and unmotivated. The dreaded Slump. It happens in our craft just as much as our mundane lives and it can be hard to conquer. So, what’s a witch to do when motivation is meh and inspo is a no-go? Join me as Hex Positive returns from hiatus with lots of tips for avoiding burnout, finding your spark, and reinvigorating your practice. Spring Equinox Market Sunday, March 13th, 1pm-6pm Diversity Richmond Visit the Facebook Event Page for full details. Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. http://www.patreon.com/BreeNicGarran. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. This episode is sponsored by: Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com PBW Witch Shop – http://www.PBWwitchshop.com MUSIC CREDITS “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Hiatus Update - Return Ramble | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:10:23 | |
Hello witches! Haven't seen you all in forever, it feels like. I'm gearing up to return from my long winter's nap in the beginning of March, but first here's a little ramble to let you know how things are going. See you soon! 😁 -Bree | |||
| Ep. 026 - The Healer's Path with Jai McGrainer | 01 Feb 2022 | 01:11:14 | |
Originally aired on my Patreon. For this special episode, it's time to hop in the Wayback Machine! I sat down with my oldest friend, Jai McGrainer (we've literally known each other since we were twelve), to chat about her path as a healer and her marvelous holistic health clinic, Azalea House of Healing. There's a fair amount of reminiscing about our teenage years and our shared roots in magical topics. Check out Azalea House of Healing in Warr Acres, OK, or visit their website. Follow my show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. http://www.patreon.com/BreeNicGarran. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. This episode is sponsored by: MUSIC CREDITS "Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance" Ads - "Feelin' Good" & "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Ep. 025 - The Witches of Picnic with Guest Host Jenna | 01 Jan 2022 | 01:21:53 | |
In this special bonus episode, I sit down with my old friend and sister in the craft, Jenna. We chitchat about our days as basement witches, the informal coven-of-two we started, our old witchy haunts from back in the day, and what we're up to now. Along the way, the in-jokes fly, madness reigns, and somebody busts out a lolcat version of the Wiccan Rede. Make sure you stay tuned all the way to the end for a special Clow Card reading of what the coming year has in store! Follow my show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. Check out Don Martin's new podcast, Head On Fire! This episode is sponsored by: Visit Bekkathyst for the annual crystal clearance sale! MUSIC CREDITS "Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Witch Ways, Ep. 20 - Eyes Like Coals | 15 Dec 2021 | 00:04:31 | |
Every witch needs a good repertoire of protection spells. Shields and wards are all well and good, but if you want your magical defenses to have a little more bite, try creating a tiny household guardian with "Eyes Like Coals." (Note: You will have to feed it.) Adapted from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol. I, 2nd edition. | |||
| Ep. 024 - Warding A Witchy Home | 01 Dec 2021 | 00:59:15 | |
As we close out 2021, it seems like a good time to cover some basic home protection spells and warding techniques. In this episode, I cover the creation of wards and anchors, how to cast wards around your home, and what home protection magic can...and more importantly, CANNOT....keep away. I’ll be taking a short break and posting some Patreon bonus episodes for January and February, so I’ll see you all again next spring! Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. Recommended Reading:
MUSIC CREDITS “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Ep. 044 - THE LAST WITCH with Annika Hylmö | 01 Mar 2024 | 01:24:58 | |
Bree is joined in the virtual studio by Annika Hylmö, documentarian and director of the forthcoming film THE LAST WITCH. The film tells the story of a Massachusetts middle school Civics class and their campaign to secure exoneration for the last unpardoned victim of the Salem witch trials, Elizabeth Johnson Jr. It’s a poignant story about history, connection, and why seeking justice matters, even when it comes three hundred years late. Also discussed are the historical circumstances surrounding the Salem witch panic and how the twin specters of bullying and rumor-mongering haunt our communities today just as much as they did in 1692. Make sure you follow THE LAST WITCH on Instagram for updates and check out the full project details on their website. Additional media and articles on the documentary and the campaign to pardon Elizabeth Johnson Jr. are in the full show notes on my Wordpress. I'd like to extend my sincere thanks to Annika and her producer Dawn Green for helping me produce this episode, and I hope that it helps to bring more visibility to the project. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop at its new address and check out this month’s featured items! Make sure you also visit the Redbubble page for even more cool merch. Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and WordPress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS Intro & Outro – “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Creations By ChaosFay Ad – “Christmas Fairy” | |||
| Witch Ways, Ep. 19 - All Heads Off But Mine | 15 Nov 2021 | 00:03:17 | |
Few things in life are more infuriating than seeing your power usurped by others, or worse, stolen from you And nothing is more satisfying than taking it back. If you're feeling beaten down and set upon, draw up your list of grievances and cry, "All Heads Off But Mine!" Adapted from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol. I, 2nd edition. | |||
| Ep. 023 - The Name of the Game | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:42:45 | |
Halloween may be over, but I’m not ready to be done with Spooky Season just yet! As such, this month, I’m diving into the history of Ouija boards, tracing their origins from the spiritualist camps of the late 1800s to their development as a popular party game to some of the modern myths surrounding the board. We’ll try to separate fact from urban legend, and the source of some of the things we THINK we know might surprise you.
Stuff You Missed In History Class - The Possession of Roland Doe (Oct. 27, 2021)
See my Wordpress for full show notes and sources.
Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.
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This episode is sponsored by:
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“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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| Halloween Bonus - Listener Ghost Stories, Vol. II | 31 Oct 2021 | 01:14:08 | |
As promised, it’s your Halloween treat - another installment of Listener Ghost Stories! We’ve got another marvelous collection this year, and I hope you enjoy them in all their spooky...and occasionally poignant…glory. Producer Penny makes a guest appearance to provide commentary. (Listen all the way to end for an adorable outtake!) Happy Halloween, witches! Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit my shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. | |||
| BONUS - Do The Magical Thing with Lee Curtis-Rogers | 30 Oct 2021 | 01:52:27 | |
It's a special Samhain bonus episode for all you lovely witches! I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Lee Curtis-Rogers of "Do The Magical Thing" to talk shop. We got into SO many things, from "outside the box" magical thinking to mental health and witchcraft to what it's like to be community educators and influencers, plus our plans for the upcoming holiday. Make sure you check out Lee's marvelous YouTube channel and subscribe so you can catch all the latest installments of "Do The Magical Thing!" Follow my show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit my shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS "Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 | |||
| Witch Ways, Ep. 18 - The Nesting Toad | 15 Oct 2021 | 00:03:43 | |
With a simple change of intention and timing, a spell can heal or harm as the caster wishes. "The Nesting Toad" is a perfect representation of this concept. What will you use it for? The choice is entirely up to you. Adapted from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol. I, 2nd edition. | |||
| Ep. 022 - Bree and Lozzie vs The Witch Hunters | 01 Oct 2021 | 01:28:04 | |
Spooky Season is upon us and thanks to last month’s trip into the history of witch trials, I’ve got a score to settle with some witch-hating dead guys - Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins and Witch-Pricker John Stearne. Luckily, my trusty witch pal and fellow WItchstorian Lozzie Stardust is ready to wade into the fray with me. The witch finders don’t stand a chance! Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Witch With Me - Book Club and 2021 Witch Census Samhain Witch Market Visit my Wordpress shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. This episode is sponsored by: Portland Button Works - http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com PBW Witch Shop - http://www.PBWwitchshop.com SOURCES: Historical Dictionary of Witchcraft (Bailey) Encyclopedia of Witchcraft (Golden) A History of Witchcraft In England from 1558 to 1718 (Notestein) Wikipedia Article - Matthew Hopkins Wikipedia Article - Bury St. Edmund's witch trials MUSIC CREDITS "Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance" Ads - "Feelin' Good" and "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Ep. 021 - Witchcraft and Modern Law | 21 Sep 2021 | 00:49:40 | |
As promised, the followup episode is here! This time, I'm digging into witchcraft as it relates to modern law, plus covering a few key 20th-century events that I missed in Episode 20 and some legal codes that may apply to your practice even if they don't deal with witchcraft directly. We'll also be discussing some instances of modern witch hunts that are still occurring in some parts of the world and there are articles you can check out for more information in the show notes on my Wordpress. Books and podcasts cited in this episode: America Bewitched: The story of witchcraft after Salem (Owen Davies) Witch With Me - Book Club and 2021 Witch Census Samhain Witch Market This episode is sponsored by: Portland Button Works - http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com PBW Witch Shop - http://www.PBWwitchshop.com Global Grey Ebooks - http://www.globalgreyebooks.com Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit my Wordpress shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS "Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance" Ads - "Feelin' Good," "March of the Spoons," and "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| BONUS - The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft with Fire Lyte | 20 Sep 2021 | 01:36:08 | |
Surprise surprise, witches! It's a special bonus episode! This month, I sat down for a chat with the absolutely delightful host of the Inciting A Riot podcast and soon-to-be-published author, Fire Lyte. We talked about how he got his start in witchcraft, how his holistic views on education influenced his practice, and how the events of 2020 informed and influenced his forthcoming book. The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft is available for pre-order, so make sure you reserve your copy today! Also, make sure you check out Inciting A Riot wherever you get your podcasts and on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Follow Hex Positive on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit my Wordpress shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS "Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Witch Ways, Ep. 17 - The Golden Tree | 15 Sep 2021 | 00:04:39 | |
Whether you need a change in circumstances or a quick boost to your bank account or you just want to go to the festival, "The Golden Tree" just might be able to help. Make the charm when you can, then use it when you need it. Adapted from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol. I, 2nd edition. | |||
| Ep 020 - Witchcraft and the Law | 01 Sep 2021 | 01:45:09 | |
Grab your pencils, witches - it’s time for a history lesson! This month, I’m digging deep into the history of witchcraft-related laws and how changing views on magic, religion, and superstition first denied the existence of witches, then panicked over their alleged activities, and finally settled into something resembling common sense. This is a long slog, encompassing over 3000 years of history from a broomstick-height view, and I get off on a few tangents where history crosses paths with modern issues. But if you’re a history buff, you’re gonna love this episode! I ended up having to split this subject into two installments, since the project turned out to be a little too ambitious for a single episode. Part Two will be up later this month, when we’ll explore modern laws related to witchcraft and some of the actual witch hunts still occurring in the world today. A partial transcript is available on my Wordpress, along with citations for my main sources and some suggestions for further reading. This episode is sponsored by: Crowsbone - http://www.crowsbone.com Portland Button Works - http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com PBW Witch Shop - http://www.PBWwitchshop.com Global Grey Ebooks - http://www.globalgreyebooks.com Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit my Wordpress shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. MUSIC CREDITS "Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance" Ads - "Holiday Weasel," "Feelin' Good," and "March of the Spoons" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| Ep. 043 - This Seems Familiar | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:45:45 | |
(Sorry for the lateness of the episode, there were some technical difficulties to fix and a very sick Producer Penny to care for, but thankfully both are all better now. Thank you for your patience!) This month, we delve into the concept of familiars and familiar spirits, both in the context of folklore and witch trials, and what the term means to modern witches. Bree disagrees with social media witch culture (some more) and tells a few stories of the witchcats in her own life. (Unfortunately, Creative Director Havoc and Producer Penny could not be reached for comment.) Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop at its new address and check out this month’s featured items! Make sure you also visit the Redbubble page for even more cool merch. Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. Thank You to this episode’s sponsors: Creations By ChaosFay (Commissions Guidelines) Portland Button Works & Spiral House Witch Shop MUSIC CREDITS Intro & Outro - “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Host-Read Ads - "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook" & “Feelin’ Good” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Creations By ChaosFay Ad - "Christmas Fairy" Music: https://www.purple-planet.com | |||
| Witch Ways, Ep. 16 - Sweetening Powder | 16 Aug 2021 | 00:02:55 | |
Planning a little persuasion magic? Need to improve someone's attitude? Mix up a batch of Sweetening Powder and start turning those opinions in your favor. (This recipe and many more are available in Pestlework!) Visit my shop for books and other witchy goodies! Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Proud member of the Nerd & Tie Podcast Network MUSIC CREDITS "Carpe Diem" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||
| BONUS - Witchcraft Activism with Alex Wrekk | 04 Aug 2021 | 00:57:37 | |
In this special bonus episode, I sit down with Alex Wrekk of Portland Button Works to discuss the role of witchcraft in modern activism. (Standard tangents apply.) We also talk about the upcoming SASS Witch Con which you should DEFINITELY check out! | |||
| Ep. 019 - The Trouble with Tarot | 02 Aug 2021 | 00:40:05 | |
(UPDATE: Fixed audio issues and restored first half. Thank you for your patience!) Tarot and tarot-reading have been a part of the modern witchcraft movement since the 1960s. But where did these cards and their meanings come from? Are they secretly Ancient Egyptian mystical texts? Do they have their origins among the Romani people? Are they a sacred closed practice that should not be used by outsiders? | |||
| BONUS - Crystal Witch with Bekkathyst | 24 Jul 2021 | 00:32:09 | |
If you love crystals, you're in luck! I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Bekka of the popular crystal shop Bekkathyst to talk about everyone's favorite shiny rocks and what it's like to own a witchcraft-based business. Make sure you check out her wares on all her social media, particularly on Tumblr, and be on the lookout for her periodic flash sales. Support small business by getting your crystals from Bekkathyst.com! Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/BreeNicGarran. Visit my Wordpress shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network MUSIC CREDITS "Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance" Bekkathyst Ad - "Frost Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ | |||