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Episode 6.1: The Wheel of Time

Happy full moon! We’re kicking off our sixth season with a discussion of The Wheel of Time (2021 Amazon series), based on the popular fantasy books by Robert Jordan–ft. adorable commentary from Jenny’s new puppy!

CW: general mention of rape. Our theme song is “Moon and Spruce” by Sarah Little Drum.

Links

Listening Guide

  • 0:00 – 3:13 Welcome
  • 3:13 – 9:22 The Dragon Re-pantsed
  • 9:22 – 14:20  Introduction
  • 14:20 – 32:20 “Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?”
  • 32:20 – 1:00:06 “Bald Heads and Queer Noses”
  • 1:00:06 – 1:13:44 “Round About the Cauldron Go”
  • 1:13:44 – 1:26:39 “Treguna, Makoidees, Trecorum, Satis, Dee!”
  • 1:26:39 – 1:34:38 Final Spells

And finally, for your viewing pleasure:

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Episode 5.10: Dune

Happy full moon and lunar eclipse! This month we’re talking about Dune (2021), the recent film adaptation of the classic Sci-Fi novel by Frank Herbert.

Our theme song is “Moon and Spruce” by Sarah Little Drum.

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Listening Guide

  • 0:00 – 5:45 Still Suit Riot
  • 5:45 – 13:08  Introduction to Dune
  • 18:08 – 36:41 “Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?”
  • 36:41 – 52:30 “Round About the Cauldron Go”
  • 52:30 – 1:13:25 “Bald Heads and Sadis Dee!” (Bodies + Spirituality)
  • 1:13:25 – 1:21:20 Final Spells
  • 1:21:20 – 1:25: 54 Outtakes
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Episode 5.9: The Craft: Legacy

Happy October, Halloween/ Samhain, and full moon in Aries! It’s officially witch season! To celebrate, we teamed up with the phenomenal Lucé Tomlin-Brenner from the “It’s Always Halloween” podcast to discuss The Craft: Legacy (2020)–sequel to the 1996 cult classic The Craft.

Our theme song is “Moon and Spruce” by Sarah Little Drum. CW: discussion of suicide and abuse

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Listening Guide

  • 0:00 – 1:45 Welcome
  • 1:45 – 15:31 Introduction to Lucé and “It’s Always Halloween”
  • 15:31 – 18:17 Saved by the Shorts
  • 18:17 – 30:38 Introduction to The Craft: Legacy
  • 30:38 – 54:35 “Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?”
  • 54:35 – 1:31:30 “Bald Heads and Queer Noses”
  • 1:31:30 – 1:39:53 Thoughts from Linda (about periods!)
  • 1:39:53 – 1:58:48 “Round About the Cauldron Go”
  • 1:58:48 – 2:05:22 Final Spells

“What we see in this film [The Craft: Legacy]…is witchcraft gives space for people’s voices that aren’t typically heard and that there are so many stories and experiences that we need to see.” @LTBcomedy

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Episode 5.8: The Witches

Happy Harvest Moon (and fall equinox)! This month we’re discussing The Witches by Roald Dahl and its subsequent film adaptations (1990, 2020).

Our theme song is “Moon and Spruce” by Sarah Little Drum.

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“The Dark Side of Roald Dahl” by Hephzibah Anderson (BBC)

Listening Guide

  • 0:00 – 8:53 Introduction
  • 8:53 – 11:08 Pants, Pants, Pants
  • 11:08 – 31:04 “Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?”
  • 30:57 – 1:03:14 “Bald Heads and Queer Noses”
  • 1:03:14 – 1:10:33 Final Spells
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Episode 5.5: Practical Magic

We hope everyone had a good blood supermoon lunar eclipse! May’s episode is on the 90s cult classic, Practical Magic. Make yourself a midnight margarita and enjoy!

This episode was recorded via Zoom, so there may be occasional audio hiccups. Our theme song is “Moon and Spruce” by Sarah Little Drum.

Listening Guide

  • 0:00 – 4:25 Sisterhood of the Optional Pants
  • 4:25 – 9:50 Introduction
  • 9:50 – 33:10 “Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?”
  • 33:10 – 1:04:25 “Bald Heads and Queer Noses”
  • 1:04:25 – 1:23:15 “Treguna Mekoides Trecorum Sadis Dee”
  • 1:23:15 – 1:49:00 Final Spells