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The New Witches

A podcast about modern witchcraft, the paranormal, and true crime. As witches with diverse perspectives, Maria & Laura break down topics for beginner witches and chill-seekers alike, with laughs along the way.

Further podcasts by Maria Ruiz, Laura Pagliaro

Podcast on the topic Spiritualität

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89. Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood + Haunted Lemp Mansion from 2022-02-23T03:00

In this episode, Maria covers Hollywood starlet Natalie Wood and her death under mysterious circumstances in 1981. Her body found floating off of Catalina Island, the people in question for her ...

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88. Numerology in Tarot and Mythology from 2022-02-16T03:00

We are so excited to roll out this next installment of our tarot-centric episodes! We walked you through the Fool's Journey a few episodes ago, but today we go through the significance of n...

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Listener Stories #19 from 2022-02-13T03:00

The first listener stories and questions of 2021 are here! Tune in to hear paranormal, witchy, and true crime-y stories from our own listeners, as well as answers to their questions.

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87. Mary Vincent + White Witch of Rose Hall from 2022-02-09T03:00

The first Spooky episode of 2022! Laura covers the brutal but inspiring story of Mary Vincent who as a teenager falls victim to the violence of a disturbed and vile stranger. Her story of surviv...

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86. Ethical Witchcraft: White Supremacy in Norse Paganism from 2022-02-02T03:00

?WE'RE BACK, WITCHES!! ?Maria and Laura have returned from their Winter break that, well, ended up being longer than initially anticipated. But so much has happened and we are so excited fo...

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85. Christmas Eve Murder of Sameena Imam + Cases of Interdimensional Travel from 2021-12-22T09:00

Welcome to our last episode of 2021! In this Spooky episode, Maria and Laura catch up on some exciting updates in their lives and then dive into their true crime and paranormal topics. Maria cov...

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Listener Stories #18 from 2021-12-13T08:00

Our favorite day of the month is here! This Listener Stories episodes includes an awesome mix of chilling and heartwarming paranormal, listener questions, and a dash of true crime. We also got a...

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84. Zodiac Signs of our Favorite Fictional Characters&Celebrities from 2021-12-08T23:00

For our last Witchy episode of 2021, we decided to do a more organic format of the show like we do in our patron-exclusive Cauldron-side Chats. Today we're talking about our favorite nonfic...

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83. Kidnapping of Patty Hearst + Winchester Mystery House from 2021-12-02T23:00

This episode is an ode to our home, the San Francisco Bay Area! Step into the True Crime Universe, where everything is connected!! Laura covers the kidnapping of Patty Hearst from her B...

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82. Bohemian Magick: Interview with Veronica Varlow from 2021-11-24T03:00

We had the honor of sitting down and talking with the Love Witch, bestselling author, generational witch, international burlesque showgirl, and confidence & sensuality coach Veronic Varlow (...

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81. Hall-Mills Murder Case + The Phoenix Lights from 2021-11-17T03:00

Old-timey murder and modern UFO sightings come together for a super long spooky episode! Maria covers the grisly Hall-Mills double homicide  case from the 1920s that swept the nation through sen...

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Listener Stories #17 from 2021-11-13T10:00

After a little break we are back with some listener stories and questions! We had so many amazing submissions this time around—from heartfelt and sentimental, to downright creepy. Plus Maria and...

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80. A Step Beyond Divination: Fate from 2021-11-03T22:00

In this week's witchy episode, Laura and Maria dive into the concept of fate, and how the fabric of our destiny might be woven all around us. We cover the deities of fate in the Greek, Roma...

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79. The Gainesville Ripper + Haunting of Chaonei No. 81 from 2021-10-28T23:00

After a very busy week, the New Witches are finally back to serve up some spookiness with two stories that both inspired horror films. Laura covers the serial killer known as the Gainesville Rip...

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78. Ancestor Veneration for Beginners from 2021-10-20T22:00

The veil is thinner than ever this time of year. So if you're curious about incorporating your ancestors into your practice and want to connect with them more, this episode will give you a ...

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77. Abduction of Natascha Kampusch + Ghosts of Ancient Ram Inn from 2021-10-13T03:00

In this Spooky episode, The New Witches chat about their busiest time of year, spooky honeymoons in New England, and how the term "alien" is apparently not PC to use anymore to refer t...

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Listener Stories #16 from 2021-10-13T03:00

In this listeners' episode we have a great variety of questions and stories ranging from witchy, paranormal, and true crime! Plus, we break down our personal opinions about moon water and a...

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76. How to Celebrate the Season of the Witch from 2021-10-06T23:00

This is a fun one, y'all! Maria and Laura discuss the Fall season that is upon us and all the magical things we can do to celebrate. If you're into aesthetics, this is the episode for ...

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75. Murder of Rachel Barber + Pukwudgie Lore from 2021-09-29T23:00

Maria and Laura catch up and chat about mercury retrograde and their current favorite non-alcoholic beverages. Then they serve up the spookiness! Laura covers the true crime story of Rachel Barb...

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74. Protective Magic for Beginners from 2021-09-22T03:00

In this Witchy Wednesday episode, Laura and Maria catch up and talk about wildfires and the 1979 film Amityville Horror ... because flies suck. Plus, Laura gives us a course on the Chev...

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Listener Stories #15 from 2021-09-13T03:00

We've got a short and sweet one for y'all this time around. In this Listener Stories episode we cover a bittersweet dream visitation, yellow eyes in the dark, new witch tips, and a l...

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73. The Truck Stop Killer + Staircases to Nowhere from 2021-09-08T23:00

In this spooky episode, Maria announces some big news! She also covers the brutal murders by Robert Ben Rhoades, aka the Truck Stop Killer, one of the most dangerous sex offenders and serial kil...

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72. Witchy Wellness with Mindfulness&Meditation from 2021-09-01T03:00

Let's be real. We are all stressed, the last year and a half has been hard, we want to be on top of our witchy game, but sometimes it all becomes a little much. This episode will help you s...

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71. Museum de Gevangenpoort + Lore and Tales of La Llorona from 2021-08-25T22:00

This spooky episode Laura covers the Museum de Gevangenpoort, a prison-turned-museum-of-torture in the Hague, and the gruesome murders that occurred on its land. It's mob mentality turned l...

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70. Types of Witches: Chaos Witch from 2021-08-18T03:00

The second installment of our Types of Witches series is here! Listen to this deep dive on chaos magic and witchcraft. Do you love science, psychology, and pragmatism? Are you intrigued by sigil...

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Listener Stories #14 from 2021-08-13T03:00

Happy Friday the 13th, friends! We have an awesome Listener Stories for you filled with wild dreams, new witch tips, ghostly experiences, and stories that'll give you warm fuzzies. 

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69. The Manson Family Murders + Haunted Holland from 2021-08-11T03:00

After a long, but well-needed break, Maria and Laura are back to serve you all the gruesome and spooky stories! Maria brings us a deep dive on the Manson Family and the notorious Tate-LaBianca m...

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68. The Episode You've Been Asking For: The Fool's Journey in Tarot from 2021-07-21T03:00

You'd be a fool not to listen to this witchy episode, friends. Come along this journey with us as we discuss the surprise episode topic we teased last week! Tune in to hea...

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67. The Murder of Travis Alexander + The Ghosts of Jefferson, Texas from 2021-07-15T03:00

It's spooky week, everybody! Laura covers the murder of Travis Alexander, a man who met the wrong woman (who happened to be super dumb, it's astonishing how little this woman thinks th...

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Listener Stories #13 from 2021-07-14T03:00

Lucky number 13, and better late than never! Maria and Laura come back from their breaks with some awesome tales from our very own listeners. We have it all in this one: witchy, paranormal, and ...

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66. Midsummer, Summer Solstice&Litha from 2021-06-23T03:00

In this episode, Laura and Maria cover how the Swedes celebrate Midsummer (no murderous cults involved), various pagan customs in celebrating the Summer Solstice, and finally how you can celebra...

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65. The Mysterious Death of Marsha P. Johnson + The Jinn from 2021-06-16T03:00

After a much needed break, Laura and Maria are back to deliver some true crime and paranormal! To celebrate Pride Month, Maria covers the life of Marsha P. Johnson and her lasting impact on the ...

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64. Types of Witches: The Green Witch from 2021-06-02T03:00

For our first installment of our new series, Types of Witches, we are covering a witchy path near and dear to our hearts – the Green Witch! We cover what a Green Witch is, their origins...

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63. The Murder of Kalinka Bamberski + The Haunted Island of Poveglia from 2021-05-26T20:00

We're thanking the hair gods for great hair days,  rolling our eyes at high-maintenance customers, and applauding Liam-Neeson-like fathers ... But more importantly, we're back with our...

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62. Ethical Witchcraft: Research&Accountability from 2021-05-19T03:00

In another installment of our popular Ethical Witchcraft series, we're covering a very important topic: how to responsibly research! As a new witch, or even a seasoned witch exploring new t...

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Listener Stories #12 from 2021-05-13T03:00

Can we just say, you listeners have the craziest dreams! The New Witches read your stories and answer your questions once again. Listen to hear Laura talk dirty, Maria talk slurry (not drunk, ju...

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61. Hawkins, Texas Triple Murder + The Boleskine House from 2021-05-12T03:00

The New Witches are talking about black wedding dresses, crime-solving genealogy tests, and occult-obsessed rock stars! Maria covers the true crime case of a triple murder in a small Texas town,...

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60. Working with the Elements for Beginners from 2021-05-07T03:00

Another installment of our unofficial "for Beginners" series, we're talking about the elements and how to incorporate them into your witchy practice! Earth, Wind & Fire are mo...

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We Are The New Witches – Anniversary Episode! from 2021-05-03T03:00

We're celebrating our first anniversary with a bonus episode! We talk about the podcast's evolution the past year since its launch, and how it has affected our identity as witches in d...

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Creepy Stories with Laura: Vol 4 from 2021-04-30T00:00

Lay down, turn the lights out, and come listen to some creepy stories of bodiless entities, face mask enforcement, the monster under the bed, imaginary friends (?), and finally a near death expe...

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59. The Murder of Sophie Lancaster + The Vallecas Case from 2021-04-28T03:00

In this week's spooky episode, Laura covers the prejudiced attack of Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend Robert Maltby at the hands of teenagers simply of their goth appearance. Maria dives ...

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58. Beltane, Floralia&May Day from 2021-04-21T03:00

With Beltane around the corner, we're covering this ancient Gaelic May Day festival. Observed throughout ancient Ireland, Scotland, and Isle of Man, it marks the beginning of the pastoral s...

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57. The Disappearance of Tara Calico + The Case of Doris Bither from 2021-04-14T03:00

In this week's spooky episode, Maria covers the 1988 disappearance of 19 year old Tara Calico—an active, smart, and outgoing young woman who goes out on a morning bike ride only to never co...

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Listener Stories #11 from 2021-04-13T03:00

In this listeners episode, we have ghostly visitations from a grandfather, a vengeful aunt casting acne curses on her niece, and a dream about possibly a past life. Plus, we explore incorporatin...

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56."Types of Witches"Revisited: A New Series! from 2021-04-07T03:00

Almost a year ago, we released one of our first episodes ... E02: Types of Witches + Altars. It’s currently our most downloaded episode of all time – and for good reason! Every beginner witch wa...

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55. The Grisly Story of Zack&Addie + Harrison House Bed&Breakfast from 2021-03-31T03:00

After weeks and weeks, Laura is finally covering true crime! And wow does she have a wild story to tell y'all. Listen to the gruesome tale of Zack Bowen and Addie Hall — an ill-fated couple...

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Creepy Stories with Laura: Vol 3 from 2021-03-31T03:00

It's finally here! I'm so sorry it took so long to get this out, but I appreciate everyone's patience. This time around we only have 2, but rather long stories involving creepy cr...

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54. Sigil Witchery + Runes 101 from 2021-03-24T03:00

How the Futhark are ya, dear listeners?! In this week's episode, Maria covers beginner sigil witchery and touches on the philosophies of chaos magic, while Laura does a deep dive o...

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53. West Memphis Three, Pt. 3 + The Jean Harlow Haunted House from 2021-03-17T03:00

We have finally made it to the closing chapter of the West Memphis Three true crime case. Who do you think was the real murderer? Maria covers the trials of Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jes...

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Listener Stories #10 from 2021-03-13T03:00

This listeners episode includes dreamscapes, visions of the future, working through trauma with shadow work, and answering your witchy questions! Plus, we meet a sea witch, listen to our first v...

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52. Ostara&The Vernal Equinox from 2021-03-10T03:00

Another sabbat is coming around, and we're breaking down the origins of Ostara, how it relates to Easter, and how to celebrate it! We're also talking about the Vernal Equinox and all t...

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51. West Memphis Three, Pt. 2 + Mothman from 2021-03-04T02:00

Part 2 of the West Memphis Three is here, and Laura covers the many stories of Mothman! Listen to hear a continuation of Maria's coverage of the gruesome 1993 murders of 3 young boys in Ark...

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50. Ethical Witchcraft: Spells, Curses&Hexes from 2021-02-24T03:00

We've made it to 50, baby!! For this special 50th episode, we wanted to revisit our Ethical Witchcraft series, discussing the ethics behind spells, curses, and hexes. We kick off this episo...

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49. West Memphis Three, Part 1 + The Bell Witch Haunting from 2021-02-17T03:00

In this episode, Maria covers part 1 of the heinous true crime story of the West Memphis Three, where three little boys were brutally murdered and three teenage boys were controversially charged...

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Listener Stories #9 from 2021-02-13T03:00

For this listeners' episode, we read about a dapper specter, an old lady still running a tight ship even in the afterlife, and chilling tales of night terrors! Plus, Laura and Maria discuss...

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48. Gods&Goddesses of Love from Around the World from 2021-02-10T03:00

With Valentine's Day coming up, we're taking a trip around the world to meet the many deities that embody love, sex, beauty and power! From well-known love gods to the lesser known, we...

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47. Dave's Dangerous Web + The Curse of Turnbull Canyon from 2021-02-03T03:00

*Stefan Voice* THIS EPISODE HAS EVERYTHING – online dating, a web of dangerous lovers, stalkers, arson, cursed land, asylums, gravity hills, satanic cults, kidnappings, plane crashes, and reform...

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46. The Saturn Return with Astrology Expert Jess Demitro (@tsumaraastraya) from 2021-01-27T03:00

We've brought back our witchy friend, astrology expert, and all-around amazing human Jess Demitro! In honor of Maria's recent 29th birthday, we talk about the Saturn Return – when the ...

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45. Australia's Hannibal Lecter + Alien Close Encounters from 2021-01-20T10:00

Strap yourselves in, folks, we got some really wild stories to tell y'all! Maria covers the true crime case of Katherine Knight, aka "Australia's Hannibal Lecter" and "C...

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44. Farewell, Sabrina Spellman: A Review of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Part IV from 2021-01-13T03:00

 WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD!! The time has come to say goodbye to one of our favorite on-screen witches, and what better way to bid Sabrina Spellman and her gang adieu than to review the Netflix se...

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Listener Stories #8 from 2021-01-13T03:00

For this Listeners Episode, we have stories of true crime, psychics, mysterious pale specters, as well as listener questions! We discuss how to incorporate some magic in your garden, tips on sta...

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43. The O.A.R.A. Cult Murders + Chicago's Most Haunted Hotels from 2021-01-07T03:00

Happy New Year! We're back after our little holiday break to bring you some spooky stories revolving around NYE, and – WOW – we have got some crazy true crime and paranormal stories to tell...

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Creepy Stories with Laura: Vol. 2 from 2020-12-31T15:00

Please enjoy some Christmas themed horror, some slightly eerie and some extra disturbing. Maybe listen in the dark with your milk and cookies and if you're lucky...company will find you. Listen

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42. Living with Mediumship&Psychic Abilities, with Ariel Willow from 2020-12-23T03:00

We are so excited to have had a fellow witch on the show! Today's witchy episode features an interview with TikToker and YouTuber Ariel Willow – a clairvoyant intuitive, medium, psychic, an...

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41. The Lawson Family Massacre + Krampus&Other Christmas Cryptids from 2020-12-16T03:00

Cheer or Fear? Our spooky episode is here! The witches are talking gift wrap, surprise packages, and things both eerie and Christmas-y. Maria covers the grisly Lawson Family Massacre, and Laura ...

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Listener Stories #7 from 2020-12-13T03:00

Welcome to our December Listeners Stories episode! Laura talks about her early Christmas present from Graham, and Maria gives her two cents that no one asked for regarding the Hogwarts Houses an...

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40. The Sabbats: Yule&Saturnalia from 2020-12-09T03:00

We're sure YULE love this episode! Maria and Laura cover wintertime pagan holidays that over centuries have been rebranded into the traditions we associate today with Christmas, an...

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39. Keith Raniere&NXIVM Cult, Pt. 2 + The Hauntings of Anne Boleyn from 2020-12-02T03:00

Let's talk about cults, baby! Laura wraps up her coverage on the NXIVM sex cult and its sinister leader Keith Raniere. Can we just say that this true crime story will make your jaw drop?! A...

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BONUS EPISODE! Cauldron-side Chat: A Day In Our Lives As Witches from 2020-11-30T12:00

SURPRISE BONUS EPISODE!!! Laura and Maria talk about Thanksgiving festivities, divination, their typical days as witches and podcasters, and misunderstood zodiac signs. Plus, we do a tarot card ...

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38. I Smell Dead People: Living with the 6 Clairs from 2020-11-25T03:00

Let us introduce you to the Clairs! Are you clairvoyant? Do you want to develop your clairsentience skills? Learn about the various supernatural senses people experience when connecting to Spiri...

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37. Keith Raniere&NXIVM Cult, Pt. 1 + The True Story Behind"The Ring" from 2020-11-18T03:00

Get ready to learn about the James Franco of cult leaders (where does he have the time?!) and the vengeful spirit of a girl who needs to wash her hair already. Laura covers part 1 of th...

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Creepy Stories with Laura: Vol. 1 from 2020-11-13T03:00

It's another 13th, y'all!  Normally this would be a listeners episode,  but sadly Maria had a family matter to attend to and was unavailable, so we decided to change things up a bit. W...

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36. A Cauldron-side Chat: Witches in TV&Film from 2020-11-11T03:00

Ooh, child! Grab a yummy potion to sip on and join us for a cauldron-side chat about witches in television and film! We open with some mental health talk, and then Maria and Laura get into their...

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35. Amanda Knox&Meredith Kercher + Mythology of Banshees from 2020-11-05T01:00

Just because October is gone, doesn't mean we're done with the spookiness. Maria dives into the murder of Meredith Kercher and the trials of the wrongfully-accused Amanda Knox, while L...

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34. Día de los Muertos from 2020-10-28T03:00

It's the season of the dead! After Laura's topic takeover last week covering the sabbat Samhain, Maria is having us dive deep into the vibrant, thousands year old Mexican holiday–Día d...

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33. Samhain&Halloween from 2020-10-21T03:00

Samhain and Halloween are just around the corner, and we are so stoked to get into the history of Samhain, how it gave birth to Halloween, and how you can celebrate this Sabbat in your witchy pr...

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32. The Salem Witch Trials: True Crime&Hauntings from 2020-10-14T03:00

We're back at ya with another spooky episode, and we're covering the true crime and paranormal aspects of the Salem Witch Trials! But can we just say how insanely weird Puritan first n...

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Listener Stories #6 from 2020-10-13T03:00

Not only are we reading your stories, but we're also rounding out the episode with our own creepy and witchy tales! From heartwarming, ghostly visits from loved ones, to renting an apartmen...

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31. The 2004 Halloween Napa Murders + Witch Lore and Mother Shipton from 2020-10-07T03:00

October is finally here, and even though we've been watching scary movies all year long, we're really taking things up a notch! Listen to the horror movies and shows we've been wa...

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30. Moon Magick for Beginners from 2020-09-30T03:00

Whether you're a novice or seasoned witch, you've probably seen how everyone's witchy Instagram feeds blow up during a Full Moon. But what about when the Moon isn't full? Lis...

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29. The History&Horrors of Asylums + The Hotel del Coronado from 2020-09-23T03:00

Take a spooky trip with us through the horrors (that should have been crimes) of asylums through the ages, and the haunted goings-on at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California.

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28. The Sabbats: Mabon&Haustblot from 2020-09-16T03:00

The Autumn Equinox is right around the corner! Mabon, otherwise known as Haustblot, is a Sabbat celebration that goes waaayy back. So we're walking you through the history, meaning, and way...

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Listener Stories #5 from 2020-09-13T03:00

The girls are back at it again and reading your stories! Welcome to our 5th Listener Stories episode where we read about deceased relatives turned guardian angels, and a visit from a ghost cat, ...

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27. Crimes of Flordelis de Souza + History of Ouija from 2020-09-09T03:00

In this episode, Maria spills the tea on “THE biggest and wildest political scandal in the history of planet fucking Earth,” and Laura unravels the mysterious and intriguing origin story of the ...

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26."Help, I Don't Fit In!"&Other Witchy-But-Not-A-Witch Types from 2020-09-02T03:00

Witchy Wednesday is back and we're talking about horror movie sounds, excessive leaf-blowing (in summer?!), raccoons as pets, and all the witch-adjacent people in the spiritual com...

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25. Disappearance of Alissa Turney + Cliff House and Sutro Baths from 2020-08-26T05:00

We have a SUPER EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!! This is Laura's first episode officially as our new co-host! In today's episode Laura dives into the story of Alissa Turney and her sister Sarah...

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24. Ethical Witchcraft: Smoke Cleansing vs. Smudging from 2020-08-19T03:00

We're talking about smoke cleansing and the ethics that go into it! We're covering why you should care about ethics as a witch, the debates of using white sage and Palo Santo, some alt...

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Listener Stories #4 from 2020-08-13T03:00

Back to back episodes for y'all this week! This month's Listener Stories episode covers a variety of creepy tales - from a ghostly desert road hitch-hiker to a haunted New England cabi...

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23. Mommy&Clide, Pt. 2 + The Hat Man from 2020-08-12T03:00

After two witchy episodes in a row, we're back with a spooky episode for our Ghost Geeks and True Crime Freaks! Maria covers Part 2 of the crimes of Santé and Kenny Kimes - a mother and son...

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22. Astrology for Beginners, Pt. 2 with Astrology Expert Jess Demitro from 2020-08-05T03:00

How can we make the most out of Mercury in Retrograde? Listen in! We're continuing our witchy education in this Part 2 episode on Astrology. We get into the nitty gritty that is above our p...

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21. Astrology for Beginners, Pt. 1 from 2020-07-29T03:00

Let's talk about Stars, Baby! In this 101 course of astrology we break down its meaning, history, and the associations of the planets and zodiac signs. Additionally, we cover the ever-intri...

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20. Mommy&Clide Pt. 1 + Poltergeist Stories from 2020-07-22T03:00

New Spooky Episode is out! For our true crime addicts, Maria is covering Part 1 of the story of con artists Santé and Kenny Kimes, otherwise known as Mommy & Clide. These two were grifters w...

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19. Interview with Augur and Omni Witch, Phillip Turner from 2020-07-15T03:00

Happy Witchy Wednesday, fellow witches and witchlings! Augury is the interpretation of omens, and with us on the podcast is Phillip Turner, an Omni Witch to explain his practice as an Augur to u...

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Listener Stories #3 from 2020-07-13T03:00

Three's a party! Maria is joined by Laura and Marie With The Good Hair for our THIRD Listener Stories episode! Watch out for some explosive laughter  and excessive mimosa drinking. We have ...

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18. The House of David Cult + The Mississippi House from 2020-07-09T03:00

We got our true crime research expert Anna back for another spooky episode! Listen in to learn what each of our stripper names would be—Anna's is badass and Maria's is well ... not so ...

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17. Dream Work for Beginners, with guest host Laura Pagliaro from 2020-07-01T03:00

Happy Witchy Wednesday! This week's topic is an epic one: dream work. We've brought back guest host Laura Pagliaro to talk about dream work, it's importance in witchcraft and how ...

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16. Hans Schmidt + The Phoenix Theater, with guest host Anna Myers-Gallagher from 2020-06-24T03:00

In this episode, we just can't stop talking about horses for some reason! We are talking about horse surgeons, the Etsy dark web, a brief history on the electric chair, and Maria's fir...

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15. Interview with Norse Pagan Völva, Laura Pagliaro from 2020-06-17T03:00

Show Notes:For this Witchy Wednesday episode, Maria interviews Laura Pagliaro - a practicing Norse Pagan Völva (Old Norse seer, not a German a car) and one of our Patreon members! Laura gives us...

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Listener Stories #2, with guest host Marie With The Good Hair from 2020-06-13T06:00

Episode Notes:Aliens, Lucifer, and Nightmares, Oh My! We've got ominous astral projections, our first alien abduction story, phone calls from Satan himself, and scary dreams (but were they ...

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14. Mental Health + Black Lives Matter Movement from 2020-06-10T03:00:46

Episode Notes:

In this episode, lovely listeners, we are focusing on mental health and the Black Lives Matter movement. We’re getting a little vulnerable—delving into a little bit of our...

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13. Murder of Selena + Hotel Stockton from 2020-06-08T03:00:57

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In this Spooky episode, Maria fangirls in a major Latina way, and we talk about butt wine and donut diets! Also, we’re covering the life and death of Selena Quintanilla, t...

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12. BLM Protection Spell + The Strawberry Moon&Rituals from 2020-06-03T03:00:51

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We kick off this Witchy Wednesday episode on a different note than usual. We originally recorded the main part of this episode before the current Black Lives Matter protes...

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11. Brides in the Baths Murders + La Ciguapa from 2020-05-31T08:00:33

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Let's get spooky! In this episode, we talk about Maria being that kid with school projects, hiding your backward facing feet on the first date, and a funeral for a po...

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10. Spirit Guides + Ancestors from 2020-05-27T03:00:41

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In today's Witchy Wednesday episode: Maria freaks the f*** out from creepy noises in her garage, Melanie proclaims herself as the podcast "lush", and we det...

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9. Murder of Donna Gentile + Preston Castle from 2020-05-24T08:00:35

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Happy Spooky Sunday! This episode covers the tragic murder of Donna Gentile, a sex worker and police informant for the San Diego PD, and the hauntings of former reformator...

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8. Divination Tools&Trinkets + Tarot vs. Oracle Cards from 2020-05-20T03:00:48

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You've asked, and here it is: DIVINATION!! In this episode, Melanie forgets that June 6th exists, Maria tries to rhyme and fails miserably, and we take a nostalgic tr...

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7. Murder of Jeff Wheatley + Pope-Walton House from 2020-05-17T08:00:16

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Welcome back to our third Spooky Sunday! In this episode Melanie talks about the murder of Jeff Wheatley, a terrible story about unnecessary revenge turned, then Maria pai...

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Listener Stories #1 from 2020-05-13T03:00:50

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Hey y'all! Hope you're ready for our first ever listener episode! In this episode Maria and Melanie read 8 stories, each one unique and captivating! We are so gr...

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6. Witchy Tools&Trinkets + Candle Colors in Spellwork from 2020-05-13T03:00:26

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Hey there Witches and Witchlings! In this Episode Maria and Melanie talk about various tools and trinkets witches can use in their practice, what our thoughts are on them,...

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5. Abduction of Polly Klass + 8 Mile Road from 2020-05-10T08:00:56

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Welcome back to our second Spooky Sunday! In this episode Maria talks about the abduction of Polly Klass, an incredibly sad and dark missing child case from the 90s, then ...

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4. How to: DIY Witch from 2020-05-06T03:00:10

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Hey there Witches and Witchlings! In this episode Maria and Melanie talk about some mundane things that are actually pretty witchy! We go through some more of the basics o...

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3. Speed Freak Killers + The Blue Boy Ghost from 2020-05-03T08:00:55

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Hey there y'all and welcome to our first ever Spooky Episode! Melanie kicks off the True Crime portion the show by sharing the gruesome story about the Speed Freak Ki...

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2. Types of Witches + Altars from 2020-05-03T08:00:17

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Hey there Witches & Witchlings! Welcome to our Second Episode! In this Episode The New Wicthes bring us two fairly basic witchy topics - Maria leads us in with a list ...

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Welcome to The New Witches from 2020-04-20T16:31:37

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In this episode you will meet your co-hosts Melanie and Maria, we will have a brief overview of what our podcast entails and welcome you on this new journey together! See ...

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Welcome to The New Witches from 2020-04-20T16:31:37

Episode Notes:

In this episode you will meet your co-hosts Melanie and Maria, we will have a brief overview of what our podcast entails and welcome you on this new journey together! See ...

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The New Witches
Welcome to The New Witches from 2020-04-20T16:31:37

Episode Notes:

In this episode you will meet your co-hosts Melanie and Maria, we will have a brief overview of what our podcast entails and welcome you on this new journey together! See ...

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