CovenCast: The Modern Witch's Guide to Myth and Magic

CovenCast is a podcast focusing on the history of paganism, comparing the old with the new.

Episode 9.5: Kat's Crash Course on Cursing

Some simple stuff about cursing, in case you need it.    Content warning: mentions of death and blood. 

04-22
11:55

Episode 9: Demons

This episode we talk about demons and exorcisms! Including some information about "evil" beings in other mythologies.  Content warning: mentions of parental abuse, neglect, and death.

04-10
57:07

Episode 8: Ostara

Some tips for how to celebrate the holiday along with a few folktales behind the traditions. Featuring: Emma, your friendly neighborhood interdimensional being. 

03-21
44:36

Episode 7: Down In New Orleans

In honor of Mardi Gras we are bringing you a brief history of New Orleans, Mardi Gras, Voodoo (Marie Laveau and Voodoo origins), pop culture representations of Voodoo.  We do not go in depth with our discussion of Voodoo as none of us have the cultural background or experience that would allow us to speak knowledgeably about the inner workings of this practice. If you are interested in how to do Voodoo or start along that path, we recommend checking other sources from individuals who do practice and have the proper experience.  Mentions of Delphine LaLaurie, abuse and murder. 

03-06
41:54

Episode 6: Love Potion No. 9

We talk about love! Romantic love, self love, love spells, and all associated things!  Focuses on: Goddesses, spell ingredients, ethical practice, and some brief Valentine's day history Content warning: mentions of sex 

02-20
01:02:06

Episode 5: Imbolc

Some history about Imbolc, Brigid, and ways to celebrate the holiday, both old and new! 

02-04
40:14

Episode 4: Now That's What I Call Satanism

We look at this history of Satanism and Satanic practice. We discuss the beliefs and ideals of Satanism and how they often get misunderstood or used as an excuse for bad things. Featuring discussion about the Satanic Panic.    Content Warning: Discussion of Murder. Brief mentions of blood and child abuse. 

01-17
43:33

Episode 3: Yuletide Yeetings

A brief exploration of the pagan roots for some of our favorite Christmas traditions and the history of the winter holidays! Featuring: Our favorite ways to get into the Christmas spirit, Yule, Saturnalia, Kat's lack of snow experience, Saint Nick, and Krampus.

01-01
51:23

Episode 2.5: Europe's Witch Trials

A brief history of the witch trials in Europe, how they started and why witches were thought of as Satan worshipers.

11-28
30:37

Episode 2: Salem Witch Trials

Some history and theories about the notorious Salem Witch trials of 1692.

11-18
53:02

Episode 1.5: Just A Bunch of Hocus Pocus!

A little bonus episode for yall! We discuss our favorite Halloween movies and their impact. 

10-31
16:21

Episode 1: All Hallow's Eve

Welcome to the inaugural episode of CovenCast! We're talking about the history of Halloween, or Samhain and discussing our favorite holiday pastimes. 

10-31
43:09

Emily Bailey

Some interesting connections to Christian Easter traditions

05-09 Reply

Emily Bailey

Amusing to listen to

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Jayme Drumm

I really love listening to this podcast!

02-07 Reply

Amanda Ortiz

love you guys. you make my commute not suck

02-07 Reply

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