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The Horn & Cauldron

by Nerd:Jive

So, you’ve taken your first step into heathenry, spirituality, and/or paganism, now what? Join Jon and Julie, from Nerd:Jive on YouTube, as we explore, learn, and discuss what it is to be a modern Pagan or Heathen. We’ll discuss topics of practices, rituals, and divination, explore things like runes, tarot, and idolatry, and interview friends and family as we explore the depths of our beliefs and theirs. Whether you’re a practicing witch or new to world of mysticism, join us on our journey to further our knowledge and build a community of open-minded and free-thinking practitioners of the ancient and moderns arts of witchcraft.

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Episodes

  1. 5 Year Anniversary: Looking Back & What’s Next

    ‍ ‍ Greetings heathens and witches, ‍ ‍ Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ Join us as we mark the fifth anniversary of the Horn and Cauldron Podcast! Pour yourself a cup of your favorite magical brew as we embark on a journey looking back at this last year and forward into the next...

  2. Pub Chat: Using Pop Culture in Magic? (My Best Friend’s Exorcism)

    ‍ ‍ Greeting’s heathens and witches, ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. ‍ ‍ In this week's Pub Chat we look into the idea of...

  3. Mabon & Samhain 105: The Craft & Trick ‘r Treat Magic in Media

    ‍ ‍ Greetings heathens and witches, ‍ ‍ Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… ‍ ‍ For our Sabbat 105 series this year, we're using movies to discuss the themes of the season. We'll be discussing Mabon and Samhain. In this episode, we talk about both versions of the movie The Craft and Trick…

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  4. Lughnasadh 105: The Wicker Man Magic in Media

    Greetings heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… For our Sabbat 105 series this year, we're using movies to discuss the themes of the season. We'll be discussing Lughnasadh and the Themes of the Season. In this episode, we talk about both versions of the movie The Wicker...

  5. Pub Chat: The Magic of Music (Sinners X Kpop Demon Hunters)

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat we decided to do a double feature of...

  6. Midsummer 105: Midsommar Magic in Media

    Greetings heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… For our Sabbat 105 series this year, we're using movies to discuss the themes of the season. We'll be discussing Midsummer and the summer solstice. In this episode, we talk about the movie Midsommar and its ties to the…

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  7. Pub Chat: Not Enough Altar Space?

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat we wanted to talk about the importance…

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  8. Beltane 105: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Magic in Media

    Greetings heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… For our Sabbat 105 series this year, we're using movies to discuss the themes of the season. We'll be discussing Beltane the final spring Sabbat. In this episode, we talk about the movie A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1999 &...

  9. Imbolc & Ostara 105: Groundhog Day & Spring Magic in Media

    Greetings heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… For our Sabbat 105 series this year, we're using movies to discuss the themes of the season. Today we have a special double feature for you! We'll be discussing Imbolc and Ostara the first 2 spring Sabbats. In this episode,...

  10. Pub Chat: On Cross-Pantheon Polytheism in the Ancient World

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat we answer a question from one of our...

  11. Yule 105: Red One Magic in Media

    Greetings heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Yule is celebrated from November through January with parties, feasts, decorations, and presents! In modern times, Santa is synonymous with the Yule season, so it’s fitting that we look at a Santa movie and discuss it! In...

  12. 4 Year Anniversary Hangout

    Greetings heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Join us as we mark the fourth anniversary of the Horn and Cauldron Podcast with an enchanting live stream! Pour yourself a cup of your favorite magical brew, as we embark on a laid-back journey filled with Q&A sessions,...

  13. Samhain 104: Lunar Magic

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Samhain is third and final harvest festival, which takes place on the October 31 (April 30 southern hemisphere), which is about halfway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice. It’s a time for mute dinners, dumb...

  14. Pub Chat: The Abramelin Ritual - A Dark Song (2016) Review

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat we decided to analyze the Abramelin…

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  15. Pub Chat: How to Deal with Ghosts [Horror Movie Rules]

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat we decided to investigate how horror...

  16. Mabon 104: Grounding Magic

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Mabon takes place on the Autumnal Equinox, when day and night are equal. Created in the late 1900s, Mabon is a newer festival, but cultures throughout the world have been celebrating the Autumn Equinox for thousands of...

  17. Pub Chat: Olympian Fan Casting

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat we fan cast the Greek Pantheon, or at...

  18. An Interview with Barbara With

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Join us as we sit down for a fantastic interview with Barbara With co-founder of Conflict REVOLUTION®. We have a wonderful and casual conversation about many topics from channeling and Albert Einstein to her many books. We...

  19. Lughnasadh 104: Constellation Magic

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Lughnasadh (AKA Lammas, Lunasa, Freysblot) marks the beginning of the harvest festivals, and takes place on August 1st (Feb 1st in southern hemisphere), or the nearest weekend. This sabbat, named for the god Lugh…

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  20. Pub Chat: Dark Religious Parasitism

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat we explore Dark Religious Parasitism.…

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  21. Astrology 101: Planets, Signs, and Houses

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Astrology is quite old, with the first records of its practice going all the way back to ancient times. It was originally used to help predict agricultural patterns and the weather. Over time, it was used for other…

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  22. Pub Chat: What Kind of Witch are You Quiz!

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat we take one of those internet…

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  23. Midsummer 104: Solar Magic

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Midsummer, or Litha takes place on the Summer Solstice, which is the longest day of the year. Midsummer has been celebrated throughout the world since the Neolithic times with themes of abundance, growth and fertility…

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  24. Pub Chat: Magical Titles and what they mean!

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat we discuss various Magical Titles and…

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  25. Shadow Work - The Horn and Cauldron #77

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Essentially, shadow work is reflecting on the darker parts of ourselves and healing or unifying them. This has been a hot buzzword in the witchy community for a few years now, and there’s no shortage of journals, articles,...

  26. Pub Chat: Is Masonry an Occult organization?

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat we respond to some of the more absurd...

  27. Pub Chat: What is Synchronicity and what does it mean?

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat we chat about Synchronicities and how we...

  28. Egyptian Family Tree

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Deity worship was a crucial part of everyday life in ancient Egypt, and we know of more than 1,500 gods by name. With the exception of the reign of Akhenaten (17 years, in 14th c BCE), the Egyptians were a polytheistic...

  29. Pub Chat: Is Spice from Dune just LSD and How does the “Voice” work?

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat we respond to our first Patreon poll and...

  30. Lucid Dreaming

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… A lucid dream is a dream in which you’re aware you’re dreaming and can possibly control different aspects of the dream. Some can access this state naturally, and for others this is a learnable skill to interpret and…

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  31. Pub Chat: Doing Magic in Ancient Languages?

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat we explore the age-old question, “Should…

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  32. Ostara 104: Weather Magic

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Ostara is held on the Vernal or Spring Equinox, which is the beginning of astronomical spring. On this day, night and day are equal, and each day after it is longer than the last until the summer solstice. Festivals for…

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  33. Pub Chat: What do you do with Storm Water?

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat we explore the age-old question, “What…

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  34. Enki Deep Dive

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… One of the Anunnaki, Enki is the Sumerian god of water, knowledge, crafts, and keeper of the divine powers called Me. Enki is a complicated and many faceted god, and as patron god of one of the oldest temples in one of the...

  35. Pub Chat: Is Sympathy from The Kingkiller Chronicle just Intention Magic?

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat we explore one of the magical systems in...

  36. Imbolc 104: Candle Magic

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Imbolc takes place on Feb 1 (northern Hemisphere) or Aug 1 (southern hemisphere) about halfway between the Winter Solstice (Yule) and the Spring Equinox (Ostara). It’s a time to celebrate the coming of spring with hearth...

  37. Protection Magic: Warding and the Evil Eye

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… This episode focuses on different types of Apotropaic magic, which is meant to deflect bad luck and ward off the evil eye. We discuss various types of warding magic, like the Evil Eye (Nazar), Hamsa, Eye of Horus,...

  38. Pub Chat: Feelin’ Magically Unmotivated?

    Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat we explore magical motivation, what happens when you’re not feelin’ it…

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  39. Yule 104: Snow and Ice Magic

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Yule traditionally starts on the Winter Solstice and ends on Jan 1, though it used to last for two months which meant this festive season helped get you through the coldest, darkest part of year. It’s also the season most...

  40. Pub Chat: A Meta Analysis of God King Santa Clause?

    Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat we further explore the ever enigmatic and all-powerful Sant Clause. Using...

  41. 3 Year Anniversary Q&A *Live*

    Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Join us as we mark the third anniversary of the Horn and Cauldron Podcast with an enchanting live stream! Pour yourself a cup of your favorite magical brew, as we embark on a laid-back journey filled with Q&A sessions, mystical discussions, and surprises....

  42. Curses and Hexes

    Greeting’s heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Cursing and hexing is a controversial subject within the pagan community. The whole idea around curses being evil or giving you bad luck is not as deeply rooted in magical practice as you might think, especially in ancient...

  43. Pub Chat: Witchy Tips for Seasonal Sickness

    Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat, we update y’all on our recent bout of illness and go over some tips and...

  44. An Interview with Mary Armendarez

    Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Join us as we sit down for a fantastic interview with Mary Armendarez of Power Retrieval. We have an wonderful and casual conversation about many topics from healing and angels to retrieving your power. We look forward to more interviews and speaking with...

  45. Samhain 103: Working with Ancestors and Other Spirits

    Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… The third and final harvest festival, which takes place on October 31 which is about halfway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice. The veil is thin this time of year, which makes it a perfect time to work with the entities on the other side....

  46. Pub Chat: What Creature do you Relate to?

    Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat, we ask the question what creature do you relate to the most and why? A...

  47. Kitchen Witchery 103: Planning a Magical Meal

    Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… With the Samhain and the Holiday season coming up, dinner parties, family meals, and of course Thanksgiving will be on people’s minds. Maybe you want to host your own dinner party or Friendsgiving, so we’re here to help you help plan one! We start with…

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  48. Pub Chat: Modernizing the Maiden, Mother, Crone

    Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. In this week's Pub Chat, we delve into the concept of the Maiden, Mother, and Crone, aiming to...

  49. Mabon 103: Living in Harmony with the Seasons

    Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Mabon, which takes place on the Autumnal Equinox, is about balance and gratitude. I like to think of the modern witchcraft sabbats, and the Norse blots as ways to honor, explore, experience, and add magic to the seasons as they pass by. There's nothing...

  50. Pub Chat: Determinism(Fate) vs Free Will

    Welcome to Pub Chat! These episodes are for us to have a more free-form way to discuss listener questions, shorter subjects, as well as magical happenings, musings, and of course, go off on tangents. This week we talk about ideas surrounding free will, determinism, and fate. Do we have free will?...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

So, you’ve taken your first step into heathenry, spirituality, and/or paganism, now what? Join Jon and Julie, from Nerd:Jive on YouTube, as we explore, learn, and discuss what it is to be a modern Pagan or Heathen. We’ll discuss topics of practices, rituals, and divination, explore things like runes, tarot, and idolatry, and interview friends and family as we explore the depths of our beliefs and theirs. Whether you’re a practicing witch or new to world of mysticism, join us on our journey to further our knowledge and build a community of open-minded and free-thinking practitioners of the ancient and moderns arts of witchcraft.

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Nerd:Jive

Produced by Jon Norgrove

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So, you’ve taken your first step into heathenry, spirituality, and/or paganism, now what? Join Jon and Julie, from Nerd:Jive on YouTube, as we explore, learn, and discuss what it is to be a modern Pagan or Heathen. We’ll discuss topics of practices, rituals, and divination, explore things like...

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