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Southern Fried Witch
by Seba O'Kiley
Musings about life and magic from the Deep South.
Episodes
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E229: A Battle Between the Necrophages and the Messengers
Well, y'all, here we are at the Harvest Moon and I'm here for it. Usually, I resist the incoming chill with everything in my Aries heart, but this past summer was brutal. And so, I'm leaning in, hard. There's been a shift here on the Covenstead: we have new ebony-feathered friends. They have been...
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E228: Coming Back For Your Favorite T-Shirt--Lessons From Charlotte's Web
Hey, y'all! I've noticed a bit of a contention on the interwebs that taking back your energy isn't copacetic workings. I'm here to disagree--but with science as my warrant. It's your energy, Batchild. Don't leave it. or your favorite t-shirt, in an abandoned house and jinx your favorite band.…
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E227: Real Practical Magic Questions
Hey, y'all! Tonight is question answering night. I've collated a handful over the years about witches from listeners, and while I can only answer them for myself, it was fun to think through. So snuggle up on the porch and let's talk about familiars, curses, and other yummy concepts. Love y'all...
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E226: A Crafted Life: Resisting Capitalism in Small Places
Y'all, if you've listened to my moon walk over on Patreon, you already know that I'm quite busy right now fighting a predator in my community who is posing as a hero to DV victims. In the meantime, here are some small, simple ways to take back the Craft and make it more meaningful. Toward the…
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E225: A Witch Integrity
Y'all, for a very long time I've struggled to explain this funny thing inside of me that demands authenticity, regardless of the cost. I've done my best at explaining that here tonight. The Latin word "integritas" comes about as close as I can figure, but it has a lot less to do with morality…
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E224: Save the Vine or Let It Die--A Pumpkin Tale
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E223: Grandmother Spider, the Raconteur
To read along with my essay, go to: https://farmerish.net/the-raconteur/ I have a short story, y'all, and a reading to share with you tonight. As everyone knows quite well, orb weavers and I go way back. Tonight, one had a reminder for me. Snuggle up on the porch. It's storytime. Love y'all like...
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E222: Things I've Learned--Lessons From A Witchy Grandma
To support this podcast and get access to exclusive content, go to: https://www.patreon.com/southernfriedwitch To purchase my book, Farmcraft: An Ecology of Witchfolk, go to one of the following (although it’s available elsewhere): https://farmerish.net/product/farmcraft-an-ecology-of-witchfolk/...
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E221: Protecting That Light--Witches, Vampires, and Sacred Boundaries
To support this podcast and get access to exclusive content, go to: https://www.patreon.com/southernfriedwitch To purchase my book, Farmcraft: An Ecology of Witchfolk, go to one of the following (although it’s available elsewhere): https://farmerish.net/product/farmcraft-an-ecology-of-witchfolk/...
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E220: Timing, Intuition, and Kairos: What's the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
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E219: Why Kitchen Witchery Matters
Y'all, I thought we'd sink into something a bit more Witchy, as I reckon we are all super tired these days. This one matters, much more than you might think. Also, I stopped fighting the cicadas at the end of this episode. They were so damn loud right outside the window. If you listen close in…
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E218: The Wild and Wooly Battle Part II
Part II: Y’all, It’s been a while (and now I can hear the song by Staind in my head) since I’ve had to actually deploy my sword. As a Crone, as a grandma, I thought this was over. Ah, the folly of a Gen-X Witch. And I’m ready. But it does occur to me that I’ve talked with y’all about dropping…
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E217: The Wild and Wooly Battle Part One
Y’all, It’s been a while (and now I can hear the song by Staind in my head) since I’ve had to actually deploy my sword. As a Crone, as a grandma, I thought this was over. Ah, the folly of a Gen-X Witch. And I’m ready. But it does occur to me that I’ve talked with y’all about dropping grief and...
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216: Receipts, Swords, and Strategy
Hey, y'all, I hope you had a wonderful Summer Solstice/Litha! Thank you again for letting me take that weekend off-- I really needed to focus and be in that moment. We talked from the porch about this jumping off place for the second half of the year and I have thoughts about what that means,...
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215: The Longest Ride (Litha and Weird, Wonderful Harvests)
Y'all, it's sweltering down here. I saw stars today, and not the fun kind, working out in the yard. Let's talk about Midsummer, aka Litha, and the harvests we forget to revel in as the longest night approaches. There's only one way to go from there, Batchildren. I plan to wallow in every sweaty...
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214: Energy: What's Remembered Lives (and Vice Versa)
This one is a bit short, y'all, as I am still cleaning up the aftermath of a freak storm out here. I know y'all remember me saying that "something wicked this way comes," and turns out it to be right on the money. But I've got a plan. Hope y'all are hanging in there--hope you enjoyed my weird...
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E213: The Case for Witchy Art (and why AI is a real threat to it)
Sorry, y'all: it was time. I've watched Witches let go of their magic click by click and needed to finally speak to this issue. So, what is the relationship between art and magic? And, more importantly: what are the threats to that sacred connection? Send me your thoughts on this one. Also, and...
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E212: Asshattery, Elders, and Everything In Between
There's a lot I'm not free to say here, y'all. But what I can push out into the world is this: Elders, specifically the Witch and Pagan kind, have more work to do. And I'm not done talking about this. Back to my farm I go, and I love y'all like chicken. xoxo, Seba To support this podcast and get...
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E211: Tending the Dead
Snuggle up, Batchildren. We're chatting about our beloved (and sometimes not so beloved) dead tonight. When we ask the land to accept their bones, both hypothetical and very, very real, there is a responsibility that we take on in that covenant. Let's take a walk to our cemeteries, shall we? Love...
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E210: Tracking the Signs
Hey, y'all: I'm super tired tonight, so this is just a ramble about what's going on in this old witch's life. I've been noticing warning signs lately and am getting to work, tracking and locating the "boogieman" on this one. It may be more of a wander than usual. Hope you all have a wonderful...
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E209: Sugarwork, Boundaries, and Wards
Melissa, a Batchild and long-time listener, sent in a letter a while back that asked me how I "deal with living around the horrible selfish, cheeto-chompers in the deep south?" I have endeavored to answer that question the best way I know how. Hope y'all's Beltane was beautiful! Mine was small…
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E208: Sacrifices and Offerings (And Why They Matter)
As promised, Batchildren, I dug in a little deeper. What is the difference between sacrifices and offerings, but more than anything: why are they not payment for services rendered? Snuggle up on the porch and let's thing about that. Love y'all like chicken! Seba To support this podcast and get...
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E207: Grandmas, Tomatoes, and Getting Through the Hard Part
TW: I discuss the moment my grandma died. I've thought about this for a while, as my tendency to brace myself and grit my teeth in the face of hard places in my life is real. And somewhere along the way, I often miss something beautiful by doing so. Love y'all like chicken, Seba To support this...
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E206: Shut Up and Sing
*Let's talk, Batchildren. It's time to put it all on the table. When folks go through something earthshattering, they can't just go back to who they were--although, that would be awesome, I have to say. If I could, I would. Maybe. But these scars, this path, this Witch cannot bend time that way.…
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E205: "Hulk Smash" or Arguable Claim? Serious Spellcrafting 101
Well, I've never done this before outside of coven, but it felt fun and relevant. It's more of the "lesson" genre, something I don't normally do on a public forum. Y'all snuggle up on the porch and let's chat about it? (And if you're like my students, you might wanna grab a notebook and a pen.)...
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E204: Snakes and Spiders: The Witch Allies You May Be Overlooking
Y'all already know how I feel. Now let me tell you why. One thing I forgot to say in this episode is that rat snakes (when unhindered) can live up to twenty (and in some cases longer) years. That means: that gal that some asshat is trying to kill may be older than his children. Let that sink in.…
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E203: Entanglements and Covenants
Alright, y'all. Let's talk about the differences between entanglements and covenants and how those lines get blurred--but also how they can wind around our Witchy lives without us noticing. This one means a lot to me. What are the entanglements around your own Crafting life? Damn, I really need…
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E202: Science, Witches and Folklore
Y'all know I've always seen science as integral to the Craft. As far as I've ever understood it: science is magic, magic is science, and everything in between just hasn't been proven yet. So I hope this one makes sense. It's a little "teachy," which y'all know I usually avoid--but this one felt...
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E201: The Witch Body as an Ecology
Hey, y'all--sorry I'm a day late. I did go forth with the DV awareness event, it was incredible, I was triggered by my own event (ironic, that) but am still so happy that I did the work. Maybe someone out there will be more aware now . . . Either way, late yesterday was a rain shower, and it was...
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E200: Everything Coming Back to Life Hurts--Fighting Back Like Brigid
So, y'all: this one's long, almost double what I usually record and edit. But it was important. Last week, we talked about Cailleach handing over the reins to Brigid--and it's pertinent to this episode. I know you're tired. I know it's too much. But Brigid, spring, and the trees have our backs....
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E199: The Bone Mother and Why Blood Matters
Well, Batchildren. It's been a long ride, but here we are: episode 199. Holy crap. How did that happen? I remember when we started, all those years ago, when I had no idea why it would matter yet. We were all young and naive together. And it totally mattered. But here we are now, in the dead of...
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E98: Laughing in the Face of Monsters
Y’all, this one was recorded as ice and freezing storms threatened my homestead. At the same time, other “icy” forces were raiding (and still do) in monstrous ways. As a Gen-X Witch, I was taught long ago what to do in cases such as these. Snuggle up on the porch and let me tell you a story (or...
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E197: Reveal Spells and Inconvenient Truths
It's been a while, my loves, since I've done this level of work. I needed time, healing, and a space to breathe. You know, it's hard to determine the exact moment that will be safe enough to put weight on a previously broken bone, but I've done just that. And it held me. Welcome to the Year of…
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E196: Neutrality in a Violent World (and what it means for your Craft)
I've thought on this one a while, Batchildren. When, how, and how loud do we stand for what is right? What does it mean for our Craft when we choose Sweden? Please snuggle with me on the porch for this one--I want your feedback. Love y'all like chicken, Seba To support this podcast and get access...
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E195: The Culling--Why, When, and How to Weed Your Magical Relationship Garden
I don't fully have my voice back, but I had something to say. Sometimes, we are very slow on the draw to cull our gardens--for reasons of love, familiarity, or even fear. But it's part of a very Witchy life, Batchildren. So, brave up, grab your spade, and do the work. Love y'all like chicken…
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E194: The Suspension Bridge--How to Find Kairos
If you usually take your time listening to these episodes: shake things up and listen right now. It's almost over, and if you need a kairos moment, shake the dust off and click play. Love y'all like chicken! Seba To support this podcast and get access to exclusive content, go to:...
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E193: Caretakers of the Not So Lovely Bones
Hey y'all, I've been thinking about bones, the ones we work with, the ones we keep, and how that relates to Craft. The caretakers of these matter more than we think. Love y'all like chicken, Seba To support this podcast and get access to exclusive content, go to:...
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E192: The Baneful Box of Winter
Winter is hard on this old country Witch, but it's a perfect time to put up a baneful box. When in an emergency, I don't always have time to source everything I need. That's where my emergency "kit" comes in fine and dandy. And in the dark nights? Why, that's the perfect time to prepare. Hang in...
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E191: The Witch and the Craft of Nomenclature
Ah, how I would like to rest on my porch and not do this work anymore, but here it is: the process of reclaiming a name. I ran smack into myself (hypothetically speaking) on my way home from the courthouse the other day. It's my least favorite place to be, that construction of brick and mortar…
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E190: The Back of the Recipe Card (did my spell work?)
Well y'all, if you listened to the porch chat from last night, you know where we are going. Do y'all have a journal like this? Sometimes, we need the notes, the thoughts, and the evidence of a spell. Oh and: promise to put up the recipe about Cowboy Candy tomorrow on Patreon. Love y'all like...
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E189: Ode to a Dragon
I lost a true companion the night before Samhain. Here's to those dragons and beasties that walk with us on this journey. May they always be remembered for the magic they forged. And may we be awake enough to realize their purpose. XOXO, Seba To support this podcast, keep it on the air, and get...
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E188: Samhain Lessons (about Winter Solstice)
Well, y'all: my dad came to visit. It's been a very long time, but I was struggling with an essay for a magazine that asked me to write about winter. And then, there he was. I love y'all so much! Hope your Samhain goes brilliantly and that you never forget to get incredibly still and just . . ....
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E187: The Witch's New Year (Time to Clean Out the Closet)
Hey, y'all. Snuggle on the porch for a chat about apply Swedish Death Cleaning (what an appropriate time of the year!) to our own broom closets. I was blindsided by my own lesson to a student--and had to apply it to myself. Love y'all like chicken, Seba To support this podcast, keep it on the…
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E186: Sometimes It Ain't Apples: Harvesting Everything (Yes, Everything)
Hey, y'all. I'm being interviewed in a few hours by the Science Witch Podcast and one of their questions got my brain moving. Down the rabbit hole I went! Hope so much that you are harvesting what will nourish you and your Witchy soul. Love you like chicken, Seba To support this podcast, keep it…
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E185: The Odyssey--Necessary Time Travel
Just got off the interstate, y'all! My trip was . . . interesting. Sometimes healing means further surgery, but I'm on it. Also, I briefly embedded a statement on what's happening right now in our country. I did this on purpose, suddenly and in the middle of the episode. I'm sure y'all understand...
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E184: Becoming the Witch of Your Own Woods
Hey, y'all. Come sit on the porch with me and let's chat about how we consider the place where our feet stand while engaging with our Craft. You know, the home-field advantage is real. Just sayin. Love y'all like chicken, Seba To support this podcast, keep it on the air, and get access to extra...
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E183: Sacred Harvests and Spaces That Matter
I've been studying on this, y'all: making sacred places in my life to harbor my Craft through the darker days to come. In the past, I have put myself last as I built my store for winter. Let’s be honest: there were very few special places carved out just for me. Here in the last year of my…
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E182: The Reclaiming
'm whooped, y'all. It took me a week to release this, just struggling over how personal it all was and then I remembered: this is what we do. We all know that life moves on, sometimes brutally so, stealing away both youth and time. But there are things that folks should not to be able to take…
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That Witch Life So Mote That Con 2025
Witches, So Mote That Con 2025 is only a month away and you don’t want to miss this one because it is the LAST YEAR and it’s going to be AMAZING! On October 18th and 19th gather together to learn, to be in community together, and to spend time with this INCREDIBLE lineup of presenters. Michael A....
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E181: Unforgivable Acts, Witch Culture, and Janky/Unlockable Doors
Hey, y’all. I’m fairly fed up with the onslaught of well-meaning folk who barrage me (and others) with the urgency of the act of forgiveness. In my experience, trauma requires quite a bit of heavy lifting, bloody labor, and the strength of the gods. In light of that load, I cannot imagine asking...
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Musings about life and magic from the Deep South.
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