Summary: We talk with author and conjure worker Jake Richards about folk magic in the Southern Highlands, the many magical-cultural influences found throughout the mountains, and what people get right and wrong about Appalachia. Please check ou

Episode 164 – Irish Folklore and Magic with Morgan Daimler

May 14th, 2020 1h 21m

Summary: We settle in by a good turf fire to chat with Morgan Daimler, author of numerous books on folklore, magic, and fairies. We discuss the role of Irish belief systems and folkways on North American magical traditions, as well as the way t

Episode 243 – Black and White Magic

4 days ago 1h 2m

We look at history, etymology, and magical philosophy to understand magical dualism and where it came from

Special Episode – Folk Magician’s Notebook – April 2024

16 days ago 21m 34s

It's time to talk eclipses!

Episode 242 – Rivers and Dreams with Elhoim Leafar

23 days ago 1h 6m

We’re speaking with author, witch, Yoruban initiate, and activist Elhoim (Elo) Leafar about his new book Dream Witchery, growing up surrounded by Indigenous spirituality, and discovering the intersection of multiple magical and spiritual paths

Special Episode – Folk Magician’s Notebook – March 2024

Mar 4th, 2024 21m 30s

Bears, sprouts, squares, and more!

Episode 241 – Slow Spells and Magical Maintenance

Feb 29th, 2024 1h 14m

Laine and Cory discuss long-term magical workings, maintaining magical altars and tools, and Laine's fear of stage magicians. Plus we answer emails about the Golden Ratio and Leap Day traditions!

Episode 240 – Designing Tarot with Evvin Marin

Feb 20th, 2024 54m 45s

We chat with artist, animist, and awesome person Evvin Marin about creating tarot in the modern world

Special Episode – Folk Magician’s Notebook – February 2024

Feb 5th, 2024 22m

Inky visions, prosthetic sausages, and a hungry moon

Episode 239 – Magic Numbers

Jan 30th, 2024 1h 30m

We discuss numerology, folk magic, and numbers in our latest episode!

Episode 238 – Chinese Folk Religion with Xueting C Ni

Jan 16th, 2024 44m 25s

We speak with author and scholar Xueting Christine Ni about Chinese folklore and myth in the past and present

Special Episode – Folk Magician’s Notebook – January 2024

Jan 4th, 2024 24m 3s

Wolf Moons, Robert Burns, and Coins of Kindness

Episode 237 – Yuletide Cheer! 2023

Dec 23rd, 2023 41m 58s

It's time for our annual lessons and carols with music, poetry, and more!

Special Episode – Folk Magician’s Notebook – December 2023

Dec 8th, 2023 17m 47s

Cinnamon, Gingerbread, Solstices, Warm Hands

Episode 236 – Anti-Curses

Nov 27th, 2023 1h 4m

We take some time to consider the role of curses, counter-curses, cleansing, and even mental health as we discuss this important aspect of magical practice.