The Witches of Letters: A Supernatural Rewatch Podcast

In this episode Joy and Laura break down season 5 episode 12 of Supernatural “Swap Meat”. While Sam and Dean are in a town investigating poltergeist activity at the house of a former babysitter, Sam ends up in a body swap situation with a local teenager Gary.We discuss the reasons why Laura doesn’t like this episode and Joy does like it, how Jared steals the show with his acting, and how good Sarah Drew is as Nora/the demon.We also discuss how long it takes Dean to work out what is going on, Gary and Trevor and their entitlement, and how Gary is how Sam should really be in real life.Joy’s Easter eggs are about body swapping magic in folklore, and hauntings and folklore from the location Housatonic, Massachusetts. Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1552579/?ref_=ttep_ep_12 https://supernaturalwiki.com/5.12_Swap_Meat_(transcript) Joy's show notes Email us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, women podcasters.

In this episode Joy and Laura break down season 5 episode 11 of Supernatural “Sam, Interrupted”. Sam and Dean get themselves admitted to a psychiatric hospital to investigate reports of a monster that is killing patients.We discuss how well this episode portrays a psychiatric hospital, how Dr Cartwright looks like Xena, and how nice it is that Martin is the hero of this episode.We also discuss how we don’t actually like the “pudding!” scene as it’s stupid and gross. Is that the hottest take we have had on this podcast so far?? Maybe.In lieu of an Easter egg this week we have insight from a psychologist, and also from someone who has experience of being in a psychiatric facility, giving us their thoughts about this episode.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1543420/?ref_=ttep_ep_11 https://supernaturalwiki.com/5.11_Sam,_Interrupted_(transcript) Joy's show notes Email us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, women podcasters.

In this episode Joy and Laura break down season 5 episode 10 of Supernatural “Abandon All Hope…” Sam and Dean, along with Ellen, Jo and Castiel, go to Carthage, Missouri to find and kill Lucifer. However, upon their arrival Meg shows up with hell hounds in tow who attack the group, leaving Jo mortally wounded. We discuss Jo and Ellen’s deaths, and Jo and Dean’s relationship and how they are perfect for each other. Don’t come for us, we have the receipts and you will not change our minds!We also discuss Crowley who we meet for the first time this episode, how Jo’s death mirrors her father’s death, and how Meg is probably a bigger villain than Lucifer right now.Joy’s Easter eggs are about the lore in this episode of Carthage, Missouri during the Civil War and how true it is; and some Civil War ghost stories from this area.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1532469/?ref_=ttep_ep_10 https://supernaturalwiki.com/5.10_Abandon_All_Hope..._(transcript) Joy's show notes Email us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, women podcasters.

In this episode Joy and Laura break down season 5 episode 9 of Supernatural “The Real Ghostbusters”. Sam and Dean turn up at the first annual Supernatural convention and have to hunt a real threat amongst all of the LARPers pretending to be them.We had so much fun on this episode! We discuss how we would love to go to this convention, how Hookman is like all Supernatural podcasters, and how Damien and Barnes are gay heroes.We also discuss how meta this episode is, how the relationship between the Supernatural creators and the fandom is really special, and how Becky might actually be the MVP???Joy’s Easter eggs are about how actress Crystal Lowe is a legit Scream Queen, and the story of the real Gore Orphanage, or Light of Hope Orphanage, that this episode is based on.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1533530/?ref_=ttep_ep_9 https://supernaturalwiki.com/5.09_The_Real_Ghostbusters_(transcript) Joy's show notes Email us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, women podcasters.

In this episode we break down season 5 episode 8 “Changing Channels”. Sam and Dean are transported into various TV shows by the trickster, who it turns out is actually the archangel Gabriel, who is trying to force them to say yes to being Lucifer and Michael’s vessels.We had so much fun with this episode. We discuss how entertaining this episode is; the different TV show references; the trickster/Gabriel plot twist; and how this is actually a deep episode that pushes the main storyline along despite seeming like a silly, goofy episode on the surface.Joy’s Easter egg is about the significance of the number 4 on the warehouse door.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1511910/?ref_=ttep_ep_8 https://supernaturalwiki.com/5.08_Changing_Channels_(transcript) Joy's show notes Email us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.You can find Navya on Instagram and YouTube @anywherebutherefangirlAnywhere But Here Fangirl on Instagram Anywhere But Here Fangirl YouTubeTheme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, Supernatural character analysis, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, fun facts, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 5 recap, comedy podcast, women podcasters.

In this episode Joy and Laura break down season 5 episode 7 “The Curious Case of Dean Winchester”. Sam, Dean and Bobby work a case involving a witch playing poker games where people gamble with years of their life instead of money. Both Bobby and Dean lose years and age, and it’s up to Sam to save them with his secretly good poker skills.We discuss our thoughts about the character Patrick; the differences in quality between some of the aging scenes; and then we try to understand poker and how fictional aging would work- would Bobby be out of his wheelchair if he just got younger? How old is old Dean supposed to be???We also discuss how important Bobby is when he says he feels useless, how Sam is a genius when he manipulates Patrick in his poker game, and how toxic masculinity ruined the cute moment between Bobby and Dean at the end.Joy’s Easter eggs are about the representation of Asian women in media, witches bells, and real folklore involving bets and bargaining.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1507550/?ref_=ttep_ep_7 https://supernaturalwiki.com/5.07_The_Curious_Case_of_Dean_Winchester_(transcript) Joy’s show notes Email us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, women podcasters.

In this episode Joy and Laura break down season 5 episode 6 “I Believe The Children Are Our Future”. Sam and Dean investigate a series of deaths and strange happenings that resemble urban legends or lies that kids believe. After some investigation they find a young boy called Jesse who possesses the power to make his thoughts reality, and who Cas says is the Antichrist.We discuss how the demon lore on the show has seemingly changed; how Jesse is actually very sweet, even though he’s the supposed Antichrist; and also how we never see him again after this episode, even though he seems very relevant to the apocalypse plot.We also discuss how a lot of the lies we tell children have breaking and entering involved for some reason, and Joy traumatises Laura with a story about sea monkeys.Joy’s Easter eggs are about what happened to the Castiel action figures on the set, how the Antichrist lore holds up, and some examples of surreal history.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1506849/?ref_=ttep_ep_6 https://supernaturalwiki.com/5.06_I_Believe_the_Children_Are_Our_Future_(transcript) Joy’s show notes Email us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, women podcasters.

In this episode Joy and Laura break down season 5 episode 5 “Fallen Idols”. Sam and Dean investigate when it seems like the ghosts of famous people start killing residents of a town in Ohio.We start with a, sort of, mailbag segment where listeners tell us the line or scene that got them hooked on Supernatural, and their comfort episodes. Feel free to email us yours. You can find the email address further down in these show notes.We discuss the commentary around celebrity that this episode brings up as satire, and the beauty standard of the 2000’s; Dean fangirling over James Dean’s car; and Paris Hilton’s performance. Spoiler alert, we love it, so if you’re here to hate on her, you’re in the wrong place.Joy fact checks the lore about James Dean’s car, and her Easter eggs are about real Leshy folklore, and how we idolise celebrities.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1488983/?ref_=ttep_ep_5 https://supernaturalwiki.com/5.05_Fallen_Idols_(transcript) Joy's show notes Email us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, women podcasters.

In this episode Joy and Laura break down season 5 episode 4 “The End”. Dean is sent 5 years into the future, to 2014, by the angel Zachariah to see what the world will be like if he continues to say no to being Michael’s vessel. He meets the future version of himself, who has been hardened by the apocalypse, and finds out that he never reconciled with Sam and that Sam is now Lucifer's vessel! Uh oh!We discuss how well Jensen acted the 2 Deans in this episode to make them recognisable from each other, Woodstock Cas (as Joy dubbed him), and Dean standing up to Sam/Lucifer!!We also discuss how the brothers' relationship has been shifting, our thoughts about Future Dean, the Colt coming back, Cas being human now, and Dean’s plan to kill Lucifer.Joy’s Easter eggs are about exorcisms in Kansas City, how there were actually some apocalypse type things going on in the US the year this was filmed such as outbreaks of Ebola and HRN1, and snowstorms; and the Kansas City Prophets who Joy thinks the episode might have been making a reference to with Cas’ character in this episode.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1488984/?ref_=ttep_ep_4 https://supernaturalwiki.com/5.04_The_End_(transcript) Walking Dead opening scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB3inHJO2FM Joy's show notes Email us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, women podcasters.

In this episode Joy and Laura break down season 5 episode 3 “Free to Be You and Me”. We see what S&D have been up to since going their separate ways. Sam has given up the hunting life and has found work at a bar in Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Dean and Cas team up to capture the archangel Raphael who might be able to help them find God. We discuss how hilarious the Dean and Cas dynamic is in this episode, a conspiracy Joy has about Lindsey, and how the final scene with Lucifer and Sam is like a rom-com.We also discuss queerbaiting, representation, and have lots of fun facts as usual.Joy’s Easter eggs are about civil rights stories that are linked to the locations in this episode.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1464089/?ref_=ttep_ep_3 https://supernaturalwiki.com/5.03_Free_to_Be_You_and_Me_(transcript) Joy's show notes Email us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, women podcasters.

In this episode Joy and Laura break down season 5 episode 2 “Good God, Y’all!”. One of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, War, controls a town making everyone think everyone else is a demon so they fight among themselves and kill each other needlessly. Sam and Dean team up with Jo, Ellen and Rufus to save the day.We discuss our feelings about seeing Ellen and Jo again, Laura gets impatient to see Lucifer, and we both think War is a hot villain. We also discuss how Sam might be pushing himself too far, just so Dean will forgive him, the parallels to addiction, the morals around killing someone possessed by a demon, and react to Sam and Dean separating at the end of the episode. Joy’s Easter eggs are about Maria Rubio and Jesus on the tortilla, what The Book of Revelation says about War, and the crime rates in the location to find out how violent it actually is.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1464088/?ref_=ttep_ep_2 https://supernaturalwiki.com/5.02_Good_God,_Y%27all_(transcript) Joy's show notes Email us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, women podcasters.

In this episode Joy and Laura break down season 5 episode 1 “Sympathy For The Devil”. After Lucifer was freed at the end of season 4, Sam and Dean go after the Michael sword to use it to defeat him. Meanwhile, Lucifer is searching for his vessel, a man named Nick, and gains his consent to use him as a host body.We discuss Becky and how much we hate her; how Laura is going to fall in love with Lucifer; and Bobby being possessed by a demon, and how he manages to break through the demon possession because he loves Sam and Dean so much!We also discuss the character Nick and how sympathetic he is; how PTSD has been portrayed in this episode, and angel consent.Joy’s Easter eggs are about the location, and the name of the hospital at the end.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1461906/?ref_=ttep_ep_1 https://supernaturalwiki.com/5.01_Sympathy_for_the_Devil_(transcript) Joy's show notesEmail us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, Supernatural character analysis, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, fun facts, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 5 recap, comedy, women podcasters.

Merry Christmas, and happy holidays Hunters! We have another bonus episode for you today!If you need a little breather from family today, we’ve got you. Join us as we read you some spooky ghost stories, just like the Victorian’s used to do at Christmas. Don’t forget that protective salt circle, or at least light a candle!We’ve got stories about a near death experience on Christmas Eve, the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall, a magical Christmas cat, the ghost of Castle Rising, Christmas messages from beyond the grave, a potential Santa encounter, and the miracle of a neighbourhood menorah. Let us know your thoughts or stories in the comments below.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:Laura’shttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Lady_of_Raynham_HallRobins, D. (2025) Do you believe in ghosts? Penguin Random House UKhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Ghosts/comments/18e0kgg/the_brown_lady_of_raynham_hall_a_very_famous/ https://www.norfolkfolkloresociety.co.uk/post/the-brown-lady-ghost-of-raynham-hallhttps://www.edp24.co.uk/news/20792688.weird-norfolk-ghosts-castle-rising/https://great-castles.com/risingghost.html Joy’shttps://www.reddit.com/r/Christians/s/ak9hC8Brqlhttps://momsforamerica.us/blog/american-christmas-miracles-5-true-stories-to-inspire-your-holidays/ https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/s/yjZJgNjzOghttps://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/s/c133SXLFmyFree resources for mental health over the holidays : https://www.crisistextline.org/blog/2023/12/11/coping-with-grief-five-tips-for-navigating-the-holiday-season/ International & General Resources• Find a Helpline: findahelpline.com  offers a directory for crisis and support lines worldwide.• HelpGuide.org : Provides articles and international helplines for various : (ADHD, LGBTQ+, Eating Disorders, Anxiety , PTSD etc.).• WHO Mental Well-being: WHO (World Health Organization) offers global mental health resources. UK-Specific (Free & Confidential)• Samaritans: Call 116 123 (free) or email jo@samaritans.org  for anyone in distress or suicidal.• Shout: Text-based 24/7 crisis support in the UK.• Hub of Hope: Search for local mental health charities in your area.• NHS 111: Call 111 or use 111.nhs.uk  for urgent, non-emergency mental health help in England. US-Specific (Free & Confidential)• emergency services Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text emergency services for immediate support.• NAMI HelpLine: Offers support and education for mental health conditions. Tips for Finding Local Help• Search for your country's national mental health charity.• Use search terms like: "[Your Country] mental health helpline," "[Your Country] crisis support," or "[Your Country] free counseling.”Email us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, Supernatural character analysis, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, fun facts, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, comedy, women podcasters.

This week we are wrapping up Season 4 by talking about our highlights of the season, our hot takes and thoughts on the character arcs for season 4, behind the scenes fun facts about the final episode of the season, fandom facts, and as usual we finish by playing end of season games.Joy has also brought back prank wars and reads some haunted doll stories to Laura.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:Joy’s show notesEmail us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, Supernatural character analysis, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, fun facts, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, comedy, women podcasters.

In this episode Joy, Laura and their guest Wally from The Wally Verse break down season 4 episode 22 “Lucifer Rising”. Sam and Dean are still at odds over Sam’s increasing reliance on Ruby and his demon-blood powers. Sam, convinced he must stop Lilith to prevent the apocalypse, continues working with Ruby to find and kill her. Meanwhile Dean has to deal with the angels who are trying to keep him away from Sam, because it is revealed that they in fact want Lillith to die as that is the final seal, and they want the apocalypse to happen. Dean works out what is going on and with Cas’ help gets to Sam to try and stop him, but it’s too late and the final seal gets broken freeing Lucifer.We discuss Ruby’s character arc, how nerdy Sam and Dean really are, how the angelic teleporting works, and our thoughts about Destiel.We also discuss the set design of the angel green room; how deep Azazel’s plot must have gone right from the start, due to what we see in the flashbacks in this episode; and who we think was behind the altered voicemail!Joy’s Easter eggs are about a haunted college in the same place as this episode is set (St. Mary's College "Hell House" in Maryland) and other links to it too.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1222609/?ref_=ttep_ep_22 https://supernaturalwiki.com/4.22_Lucifer_Rising_(transcript) https://www.historicmysteries.com/history/hell-house-college/34180/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/st-mary-s-college https://supernatural.fandom.com/wiki/Lucifer_Rising https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=PersqueeterThe Shining opening credits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9spGH0YMkj8  Email us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.You can find Wally on socials. He's @thewallyverse everywhere.Instagram: The Wally VerseTheme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, Supernatural character analysis, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, fun facts, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, comedy, women podcasters.

In this episode Joy and Laura break down season 4 episode 21 “When The Levee Breaks”. In the penultimate episode of season 4 Sam escapes Bobby’s panic room, where he had been imprisoned by Dean and Bobby so he can detox from drinking demon blood, and meets up with Ruby to get his fix. She reassures him that he needs it to stop Lillith. Dean tracks them down and the brothers fight. This episode sets the stage for the season finale and marks one of the most intense breaking points in Sam and Dean’s relationship.We discuss whose side we are on in the Sam vs Dean fight; Sam’s character arc this season and how he got to this point; and Joy shares her thoughts about the lighting for the opening scene.We also discuss Sam’s hallucinations and what they mean; how Sam and Dean turn into John when they are in stressful situations; and whether the drinking blood scene is hot or not. Joy’s Easter eggs are about a haunted hospital, and the gates of hell, in the location for this episode Jamestown, North Dakota.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1222608/?ref_=ttep_ep_21 https://supernaturalwiki.com/4.21_When_the_Levee_Breaks_(transcript) Joy’s show notes Email us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, women podcasters.

In this episode Joy and Laura break down season 4 episode 20 “The Rapture”. Sam and Dean find Castiel unconscious in some rubble after what looks like a huge fight between the angels. When he wakes up Cas is gone and his human vessel Jimmy Novak is back in his body.  Sam’s addiction to demon blood also continues to spiral out of control.We discuss whether Sam acting like a vampire is hot or not, and the parallels with Sam’s blood drinking and addiction; Laura has some questions about how the demon blood actually works, and about Ruby’s motivations; and we also discuss our thoughts about Jimmy and Amelia as characters.Joy’s Easter eggs are stories where angels have saved people.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1222607/?ref_=ttep_ep_20 https://supernaturalwiki.com/4.20_The_Rapture_(transcript) Joy’s show notes Email us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, women podcasters.

In this episode Joy and Laura break down season 4 episode 19 “Jump The Shark”. Sam and Dean receive a call from a young man named Adam Milligan, who claims to be John Winchester's son and go to meet him. They help Adam investigate the disappearance of his mother, but things take a dark turn when it’s revealed that Adam and his mother have already been killed, and ghouls have taken on their forms. We play Kiss, Marry, Kill at the start. Then we discuss whether John is a better or worse dad for protecting Adam from the hunter life, Sam and Dean’s differing reactions to finding out about another sibling, and Laura feels sick from the enclosed spaces Dean has to be in during this episode.We also discuss how disturbing it is when Dean finds Adam and Kate’s bodies, and how Dean pointing out Sam is like their father is the ultimate insult.Joy’s Easter eggs are about Ghouls within Islam and other folklore, including an account from a Medieval monk in England.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1222605/?ref_=ttep_ep_19 https://supernaturalwiki.com/4.19_Jump_the_Shark_(transcript) Joy’s show notesEmail us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, women podcasters.

In this episode Joy and Laura break down season 4 episode 18 “The Monster at the End of This Book”. Sam and Dean discover a series of books titled Supernatural, which turn out to be detailed accounts of their real lives as hunters, and track down the author. We discuss how meta this episode is, how rebellious Cas is actually kinda hot, and Laura has a rant about Sam being a hypocrite.We also discuss our love for the laundromat scene (it’s so funny!), our initial thoughts about Chuck, and whether Zachariah is as bad as Uriel.Joy’s Easter eggs are about real prophecies that came true, including writers who have predicted things.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1222604/?ref_=ttep_ep_18 https://supernaturalwiki.com/4.18_The_Monster_at_the_End_of_This_Book_(transcript) Joy’s show notesEmail us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, women podcasters.

In this episode Joy and Laura break down season 4 episode 17 “It’s A Terrible Life”.  Dean wakes up as Dean Smith, a corporate executive at Sandover Bridge & Iron Company, while Sam is Sam Wesson, a tech support worker at the same firm. Neither of them remembers their real lives as hunters. They have to team up to fight a ghost who is haunting the building and killing their colleagues.We discuss how Dean is channeling Patrick Bateman and Sam is channeling Scooby Doo this episode; how we feel about the Ghostfacers this time; all of the gruesome deaths that happen; and how this episode is a much needed breather in what has been a dark season overall so far.We also discuss our fear of lifts/elevators and what would be the better option if we found ourselves in a faulty lift that was about to drop; the ghost’s electric fingers; and how Zachariah actually has a good point at the end of the episode.Joy’s Easter eggs are about the links between the number 1444 and real deaths; the “Hound of the Baskervilles effect”; and an instance where a ghost reportedly killed someone.Stay safe out there, have each other’s backs, and always keep fighting!Sources used:https://epguides.com/Supernatural/  (for dates of episodes)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1222603/?ref_=ttep_ep_17 https://supernaturalwiki.com/4.17_It%27s_a_Terrible_Life_(transcript)https://shura.shu.ac.uk/6377/3/clarke_-_scared_to_death_-draft_version.pdfEmail us: thewitchesofletters@gmail.comSubscribe and follow us on socials:Find us on Instagram Find us on ThreadsSupport the show by leaving a review and a 5 star rating wherever you listen, and sharing the episode with a friend.Theme music is Hard Rock (Fireman) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Supernatural podcast, Supernatural TV show rewatch, Supernatural episode recap, Supernatural rewatch podcast, Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural analysis podcast, Sam and Dean Winchester, Castiel, hunters and monsters, Supernatural demons, Supernatural angels, lore, favourite Supernatural moments, SPNFamily, behind the scenes Supernatural, monster of the week podcast, paranormal, urban legends, horror, fantasy, Supernatural season 4 recap, women podcasters.