The Science Witch Podcast

In this episode, Anjel interviews Dane, Archaeologist and host of the Youtube channel ArcheaoViking about how archeological evidence informs his spiritual practice of Anglo Saxon Heathenry. We also talk about debunking white nationalist myths that Vikings were racially pure and super soldiers. At the end of the episode, Anjel solicits listeners to send 15 second videos of their dogs to be featured on a new segment on the cooking show on Youtube they produce with their partner, Cooking Mushrooms with Marty. 

In this episode, Anjel gets to have a wonderful conversation with author and teacher Niina Niskanen on Finnish Witchcraft. In this discussion, we talk about Finnish mythology, how it is very anamistic,  and goddesses who have been continually worshipped for 10000 years. We touch on the importance of saunas in spirituality in Finnish Culture as well as some of the important plants and animals in Finnish Folklore. Niina’s book will be available for preorder in December of 2026 and hosts classes on Finnish Witchcraft on her Patreon. Show notes and transcripts available here.

In this Who’s in Bloom episode released on the main RSS in celebration of Lughnasadh, Anjel discusses fireweed, the natural bloom clock of the summer season. They also discuss fire as part of the ecosystem and the issues that fire suppression has caused. Right now much of the western US is on fire, and Climate change is making these fires even worse and harder to control. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out our Patreon for more episodes like this. Show notes and transcripts found here.

In this special musical episode, Anjel speaks with Joseph Linahon about his music as well as the importance of experiencing live performance. At the end of the episode, we feature Joseph’s rendition of the song Black and Tan which will be available on his EP coming out July 22, 2026. Be sure to follow his music on Spotify and check out his live performance at an event near you. Show notes and transcripts found here

In our offering for this year’s Pride Month, Enku and Anjel talk about astrology, give some of their favorite astro hot takes and discuss how astrology can be a useful way to affirm queerness. We also discuss the Age of Aquarius with the current transit of Pluto and what that may mean for AI and humanity within these longer cycles. For Show notes and transcripts see the link on our website.

In this special edition of Who’s in Bloom for the main RSS feed, Anjel talks about St. John’s Wort the sunny yellow flower with a dubious history as a mental health supplement with a digression about mental health and shout out to the podcast, Bad Therapist.

In this episode of Who’s in Bloom released on the main RSS feed, Anjel discusses a delicate wildflower found in forest understories and gardens throughout the PNW: The Pacific Bleeding Heart. They take a small digression to discuss self care for empaths and how this tiny sweet flower can teach us about protecting our hearts. Show notes and transcripts can be found here.

In this episode, Anjel and James have a conversation with Chris, aka Glasfear, the owner of the business A Witch’s Place is in the Resistance. In this conversation we discuss his candle making and activism within the Native Rights Movement, as well as how non native people can respectfully take part in Native lead movements. We round off the conversation with Glasfear discussing his devotion to the Morrigan and muse on the question as to whether or not the gods remain when humans are gone. We also give a brief mention of Sun Fest happening June 12-14, 2026 in Vernonia OR that Glafear is going to be the lead ritualist at.  Transcripts and show notes available here.

In this episode, Anjel and James speak with Mags, Folklorist and Historian of the LDS church about how to heal problematic ancestors, and find ancestors that we do want to uplift and revere. Content warning for mentions of violence and brutality against femme and indigenous people. 

In this episode, Enku and Anjel interview Dr. Maggie Froelich about her work on the new testament and how studying the Bible from that context helps to disentangle some of Christianity from the White Nationalist Christo-fascist regime threatening our democracy in the US. Maggie also discusses how her paganism intersects with her scholarship and Enku and Maggie get into it about the Paul letters. At the end of the episode Anjel gives updates to the Patreon. Show notes and transcripts here.

In this Patreon mostly series released on the main feed, Anjel discusses flowering dogwood and how a tree associated with Christianity still has lessons to teach us witches. Show notes and transcripts found here.

In this repost of a previous Patreon only episode of Who's in Bloom on the Oregon Fawn Lily

In this episode, Ruby, Anjel and James have a candid and open hearted conversation about transness and reflect on the 6 year anniversary of the podcast. Show notes and transcripts can be found here.

In this episode, Rick and Anjel discuss the 1994 movie Barton Fink, directed by the Cohen Brothers and starring John Turturro, about a successful playwright who gets conscripted to write movie screenplays and all the tragic dysfunctional Hollywood characters he meets along the way. During this episode we discuss the pitfalls of being a creative who is unfamiliar with the topic that one is paid to write about and if a playwright can transition to screen plays. We also talked about if this movie aged well 31 years later watching it today. 

In the second episode of the podcast from the producers of the Science Witch Podcast, Movies from Whenever, Anjel and Rick talk about the 2008 romantic comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall. The conversation includes discussion about what a massive POS Russel Brand is, the problematic history of tourism in Hawaii, and what makes a good romantic comedy. Show NotesBrief: Russel Brand Breath of Fire DocumentaryJohn Oliver- Last week Tonight HawaiiReefer Madness the MusicalDakota FanningBillionaire Larry Ellison Shuts Down Vacation Home Division On Lana‘i

In this inaugural episode of Movies From Whenever, Rick and Anjel discuss the 1950 classic Sunset Boulevard,  or as it should have been called…Show notesBlack Dahlia Murder Museum of Death Los AngelesReturn to BabylonThe ArtistSalome with the Head of John the Baptist (Luini)Babylon 

In this Solstice edition of Deity Deep Dives, Anjel discusses the primordial goddess of the night in Greek Cosmology: Nyx. Anjel discusses the origins of Nyx as well as some of the aspects to her realm and how we as modern humans interface with it. This episode was written by Anjel with original music by Ruby. Transcripts and show notes can be found here. 

In this episode Anjel does a one on one interview with Kitchen Witch extraordinaire, Dawn Aurora Hunt about how to integrate kitchen witchcraft into your food prep, how to source ingredients with intention, and what are some ways to bring magick into your holidays. After the episode, Anjel talks about the results of this years trans telethon and the last chance to get a reading over zoom if you’re a Patreon supporter. Show notes and transcripts can be found here.

In this episode, Ruby and Anjel speak with Sara Levy, trans comedian and this year’s host for the Trans Telethon. We talk about comedy and how it can be a great way to teach people about trans issues with humor and how important it is to platform trans performers during a time when trans people are being scapegoated and demonized. We then discuss this year’s Trans Telethon, our live show happening at the Sparrow and Serpent Pub this year in Eugene OR on Nov 20, 2025 from 9 pm - 10 30 PST. If you can’t be at our benefit live, you can check out the live stream and still donate to our cause, the Rainbow Railroad. For transcripts and show notes, check out our website here. 

For this year’s Samhain Special, Enku and Anjel share a beautiful, deep and resonating conversation with Seba, the Southern Fried Witch. In this episode we talk about what is to be haunted, dedicated to the land, and how we as witches have the power to heal generational trauma and connect with the truth of our ancestors. Seba speaks in lyrical and candid prose about the Samhain season and how she celebrates it. We talk also about the specificity of being a southerner and Seba shares some of the events of her past year that she wants to compost and gain nutrients from the rot. After the interview, Anjel shares some information about this year’s Trans Telethon and some updates to the Patreon. Show notes and transcripts found here.

In this episode, Anjel and James speak with Yana maru, a queer mixed media artist hailing from Southern California, about their journey to reclaim their indigenous Filipino roots. We talk about some of the horrifying monsters of Filipino mythology and then switch gears to discuss queerness, gender identity and de-colonizing one’s own self image. It's a brave and fascinating discussion where we even explore the use of it pronouns and an intersex trans goddess in pre-Christian Filipino mythology. Show notes and transcripts available here.

In this interview, Jamie, Enku and Anjel talk to one of our favorite guests and author of 12 books, Nicholas Pearson. In this episode, we talk about incorporating crystals into your practice to protect yourself from psychic attack, and get into some of the specifics as to why crystals work on a metaphysical and scientific basis. This discussion is definitely peak science witch. Before the episode we promoted So Mote That Con on Oct 18-19, 2025, which will be the last So Mote That Con, so get your tickets now. Show notes and transcripts can be found here.

In this episode, Anjel recounts their memories of crepe myrtle, its biology, how to best grow it, its medicinal uses and its associations with the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall, as well as its toll on New Orleans, the city they grew  up. Content warning for discussions of death and trauma associated with the stormShow notes and Transcripts found here

In this episode, Enku, Anjel and James speak with Candice, owner of Moon Maiden Alchemy about plant medicine and alternatives to products that American listeners will see price increases and reduced availability due to tariffs. In this episode, Candice shares with us their favorite plant and fungal allies, as well as some of their favorite ways to wake up in the morning and also treat their ADHD. As with so many other episodes, we talk a lot about mushrooms and how they are going to save the world. Show notes and transcripts found here.

In this episode of Who’s in Bloom for the main RSS Feed, Anjel claps back about clematis, the strange and beautiful vine-like flowering shrub that is both long lived and very adaptable. Check out this episode and other bonus content on our Patreon.  Show notes and transcripts can be found on our website.

In this episode, Enku, Anjel, and Jamie talk with mermaid and disability rights activist Yl’luria about her life as a mermaid and blind person. We talk a great deal about the art of mermaiding, including events that listeners can check out if they are mer-curious, and how merpeople need more representation and diversity. We even get to talk a bit about different merfolk related myths and how mermaids can be amazing advocates for the ocean. At the end of the episode we talk about our Patreon and details for the 3rd Trans Telethon happening in November 2025. Show notes and transcripts found here.

In this episode, just in time for pride, Anjel and James talk to one of the favorite guests of the podcast, Amy Blackthorn and check in with them about what they’ve been up to with their new books, how plant magick can help save us from Late Stage Capitalism existential dread, how AI is horrible for writers, witches and pretty much everyone else, and we even talk a bit about being poly, queer, and shadow work. At the end of the episode we talk about our upcoming Trans Telethon 3, and some new offerings on the Patreon .Show notes and transcripts found here.

In this episode of Who’s In Bloom released on the main RSS feed, Anjel talks about their favorite charismatic wild flower to blanket the windswept hillsides of the Columbia River Gorge: Balsam Root. Original music is by Ruby and writing for this episode is by Anjel. Show notes and transcript available here.

In this interview with stand up comedian and sober activist, Eleanore Ryan, talks to 3 of the co-hosts about her comedy, recovery and spirituality. This episode comes with a heavy content warning about discussions of sexually explicit nature as well as about drug use and recovery and we also talk about Eleanore’s dwarfism and disability in very candid ways. This is also a conversation where we find a lot of common ground and catharsis with Christianity and we hope our listeners will find humor and solace in Eleanore’s words like we have. 

In this episode, Enku, Ruby and Anjel each talk about their different expertise and perspectives on meditation and give information and suggestions on how to start and maintain a meditation practice. The three hosts each share their own experiences and practice in this episode as an offering to our listeners to help survive late stage capitalism with equanimity. Show notes can be found here. 

In this edition of Deity Deep Dives, Anjel talks about the Crone of Winter, Goddess of Storms the Cailleach, where the original groundhog myth comes from and about embracing their own cronehood. Original music by Ruby. To listen to more episodes like this and support our work, check us out on Patreon.Show notes and transcripts found here.

In this episode, the 4 co-hosts revisit the topic of Chaos Magick with one of the SWP coven, Oliver. This conversation brings in a lot of interesting threads to both introduce and pique listener interest in the topic of Chaos Magick as well as help give our community more tools for surviving the next 4 years and making it a bit more magical. Transcripts and show notes found here.

For this year’s Solstice episode, we interviewed the indomitable Morgan Daimler about the holidays and misconceptions, and debunked some misinformation about where some of our holiday traditions come from. This was an enjoyable and thought provoking conversation that was very informative and revealing to the point where we want to schedule for Morgan to come back to continue some of the threads we picked up in this episode. Show notes and transcripts can be found here.

In this episode of Deity Deep Dives for the main RSS feed, Anjel discusses the problematic goddess, Athena. In an era where we need strong feminine archetypes, can we reimagine this goddess in our image? This episode was written by Anjel and music is by Ruby. Art for this episode is by Anjel. Show notes and transcripts found here.

In this unscripted emergency episode, all 4 co-hosts share their thoughts and fears about the results of the election. We waited until some time had passed to edit this episode so as not to traumatize our audience and also remove some of the more raw and unfiltered thoughts. While we all talk about a lot of the bad things to come, we also share messages of hope and affirmation of our project to connect queeridos all over the world and be in community. 

In this episode of Tripping Through the Tarot, Anjel shares a love letter to all the creatives out there struggling to keep doing their art. In this audio essay, Anjel discusses the card of the Magician and how being in creative commune with our divine selves is accomplished through enacting our true will on the universe. Anjel also mentions their favorite occult author and teacher (at the moment) Damien Echols work. They send this out on the main RSS feed with the intention of supporting fellow creatives out there listening.  Show notes and transcripts available here.

For our Samhain episode for this year, we interviewed Angela, Death Midwife and founder of Journey Home Death Care about perceptions of death and how to be advocates for our own death. We want to make a heavy content warning for discussions of death, suicide, and suicide ideation, but despite these heavy topics, Angela brings a gracious compassion to all these discussions and our conversation was very affirming. We have also included resources for suicide prevention in the show notes. Show notes and transcripts are available here.

In this episode, Enku, Anjel and Ruby interview Anjel’s partner and aspiring comedian, Rick Quaresma about comedy, the importance of humor as resistance and speaking truth to power. Rick shares his beliefs and inspirations in comedy and we talk a bit about the upcoming election and how conservative pundits are fundamentally unfunny. Show notes and transcripts can be found here.

In this special edition of Deity Deep Dives we are releasing on the main RSS feed , Anjel talks about Heqet, the ancient Egyptian frog headed goddess, that is associated with fertility, childbirth and transformation. In this episode, Anjel discusses the connection of Heqet with the Goddess Hecate and how frogs have long been associated with witches in part thanks to this connection. They also talk a bit about threats that are causing the decline of frog populations all over the world, with several conservation organizations to help save frogs found in the show notes. Music is by Sweet Hammer, used with permission from the artist. Stickers of this and other deities are available on our Etsy. Transcripts for this episode are found here. Show notes available here.

Content warning for brief mention of suicide and sexually explicit stand up. In this inaugural episode of our new Patreon mostly series, Tripping Through the Tarot, Anjel discusses the first card in the tarot: The Fool, as well as their experiences in the stand up comedy community and what dating a stand up comic has taught them about the nature of humor, and how there is power in speaking the quiet part out loud. THey also talk about humor from an evolutionary standpoint and include a quote from Fool: A Novel by Christopher More. If you like this episode and you want to support our show and creative output, please consider supporting us on Patreon.  Show notes and Transcripts can be found here. 

In this episode of Who’s in Bloom, Anjel gushes about gladiolus or glads if you’re casual. This short episode includes information about the ecology, ethnobotanical history and how to grow glads, with a bit of information about mythology. Also in this episode Anjel remembers one of the Science Witch Coven who has crossed over into the summerlands. Before the episode, Ruby Spotlights one of our sponsors for the Trans Telethon: Transponder.  Show notes and transcripts can be found ⁠here.⁠

For this episode, Enku and Anjel interview Master Gardner and Pollinator Protector, Carol Haven. We talk about the intersections of studying pollinators scientifically and spiritually, as well as the Master Gardener program. Ruby joined Anjel for the intro/outro and we updated folks about the upcoming show we’re producing: The Trans Telethon 2. Show notes and transcripts found here.

In this episode, Enku, Ruby and Anjel talk with writer Redfern about their work writing queer and speculative fiction, as well as some of the major themes in their work that echoes the current struggles of the queer community to find solidarity. We also discuss AI and what this new technology means for writers of the future. In the outro Enku discusses how he uses AI in the making of this episode. Show notes and transcripts for this episode found here.

In this episode, Anjel interviews carnivorous plant enthusiast Carson Treckler about bewitching and queer carnivorous plants. Anjel and Enku introduce this episode Anjel recorded last year just in time to release for pride and help initiate more queer folk into our Carnivorous plant cult.  For show notes and transcripts see our website.

In this episode, Ruby and Anjel interview Sensei Strange about Stage Magic and its intersections with the Occult. The convo has some rich discussion of the history of stage magic, the definition of magic vs magick, and how to not accidentally start a cult.  Before the episode, we introduce our newest member to the SWP team, James. Transcripts and show notes can be found here.

In this episode, Ruby and Anjel have a vivid and rich conversation with Walida about Pre-Islamic Paganism, Astrology and how this period of history is important to learn about for all those interested in the Occult. Enku joined us for the Intro/Outro to show our support of Palestine and end the Genocide. Transcripts and show notes can be found here.

In this special edition of Deity Deep Dives we are releasing on the main RSS feed, Anjel shares some thoughts about the ancient goddess of the spring equinox, Ostara with original music by Ruby!

In this episode, the band is back together to talk about AI and its impact on different parts of our society. Enku talks about AI’s impact on academia, Anjel discusses using AI art as a consultant and content creator, and Ruby relates some of the incredible advancement in the use of AI in music. 

In this episode to honor Black History month, Anjel and Ruby interview a fellow comrade and witch locally to them, Samuel. In this episode we talk about Samuel’s experience of being a BIPOC queer person in the PNW, with its legacy of white supremacy, and how he still finds strength and great purpose from his ancestors.  Show notes and transcripts can be found here.

In this episode, Anjel gets the chance to interview Matthew Remski one of the 3 co-hosts of the Conspirituality Podcast about their book and podcast. Content warning for discussions of cult dynamics, sexual abuse and discussions of the dark sorted past of Yoga.   Show notes and transcripts can be found here