Wands and Fronds
by Shannon and Nick
Grow your garden of magical knowledge with the sassiest witches in the podisphere! Shannon (an LA-based green witch) and Nick (an eclectic witch living in Austin) gab about magic, herbalism, and more. New episodes every Friday (or Saturday...if we’re being honest - we’re witches who work!).
Episodes
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Flax and Embracing the Bleakness
The witches are talking about the magic and beauty of embracing the bleakness of fall and winter. Shannon gives a CliffsNotes intro to Flax. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic requests). You can also…
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Chicory and Cozy Autumn Magic
The witches are celebrating autumn! Shannon talks about Chicory and then they go off on "Hobbit Girl Autumn" including discussing soup, hearth goddesses, and the general magic of hunkering down for the colder months. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod.…
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Scorpio Situationships, Black Cohosh, and a Spooky Poetry Reading
The roasts continue - Nick has some big feels about Scorpio and you will definitely enjoy/be horrified by the fun and hot takes. Shannon covers Black Cohosh and does a dramatic reading of a creepy poem about headless horsemen. Enjoy! To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram...
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Fantasy Samhain and Our Three Year Anniversary Celebration
It's spooky season, and the witches are talking about their fantasy Samhain celebration. They also talk about kaftans, and all the things that have changed in the past three years. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and...
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Canis Major and Minor, Dog Grass, and Cerberus
This week, Wands and Fronds has gone to the dogs! The witches are continuing the space theme and doing a brief overview of Canis Major and Canis Minor. Shannon discusses dog grass (you know, THE grass dogs eat when their tummies hurt) and Nick is covering Cerberus. To keep up with the witches,...
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Orion and Cedar
Nick is talking about our favorite (and easiest to find) constellation, Orion. Shannon gives a brief overview of Cedar (including a conversation about why Gilgamesh ain't s**t). To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and…
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Libra and Bergamot
A Kiki about Libras (who doesn't love a good roast) and a brief rundown on Bergamot. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic requests). You can also email them at [email protected].
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A Japan Recap and Money Manifestation
Here is a general life update from the witches. Nick talks all things Japan after his whirlwind excursion. Shannon has an update on a LONG term money manifestation spell. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take…
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Barbie Summer
A little late to the game (there were technical difficulties, travel, new jobs, and general burnout) but please enjoy the witches' episode where they talk all things Barbie summer! To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and...
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Hibiscus and a Leo Kiki
The witches are back and talking about summery things like Hibiscus! They also kiki about the lovely Leo. Please note, Shannon had some audio issues this week - totally understandable, but a little funky. Be warned! To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re...
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Olive, Titanomachy, and a travel guide to Olympus
As a celebration of summer travel, the witches are taking you on a vacation guide to Olympus. Shannon covers Olive and the Titanomachy (also, turns out she is probably mispronouncing it the whole time...please know she's mortified). To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram...
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Juniper, Cancer Season, and Fantasy Litha
Welcome to Cancer season! The witches have some of their hottest takes yet for this very sweet sign. They also discuss a solar AF plant, Juniper, and design their fantasy Litha celebration (feat. a goth swimsuit competition). To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram…
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Lion’s Mane and Gemini Magic
It's Gemini season! Nick and Shannon gab about Gemini - strengths, weaknesses, and their strong assertion that they're scarier than Scorpios by far. Shannon covers Lion's Mane. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and…
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Bear Magic, Otso and Artio, and Bear’s Breeches
This week is Bear themed. The witches are doing a deity double trouble with Otso and Artio. Shannon covers Bear's Breeches and Nick gets into some general bear magic discussion. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and…
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Pegasus, Evening Primrose, and Epona
The witches are back on their space shit! Nick is covering the Pegasus constellation and the goddess Epona. Shannon is talking all things Evening Primrose. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic requests).…
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Fantasy Beltane and Wild Cherry
Join Nick and Shannon as they craft their fantasy Beltane celebration! Shannon also covers Wild Cherry. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic requests). You can also email them at…
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Magic for Taurus Season and Marshmallow
It's the second installment of magic through the zodiac - Nick is talking all things Taurus. Shannon covers a very cozy herb, Marshmallow (not recommended to treat dysentery). To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take...
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Holy Basil and Samsara
The witches are getting a bit more philosophical this week, as they discuss Samsara and general Reincarnation. As a bonus, Shannon is covering Holy Basil! To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic requests). You...
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Feverfew + A Celebration of our FAVORITE Aries, NICK!!!
It's Aries season - so the witches are getting spicy and celebrating one half of the pod, Nick! If you want to check out the previous coverage of Aries-related magic, please check out this episode. Shannon also covers Feverfew, which is an excellent ally for our Aries babes. To keep up with the...
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Ostara, Benzoin, and Cybele
Everyone knows it's a little late, but the witches are talking about Ostara again! Nick is also talking about Cybele, and Shannon covers Benzoin. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic requests). You can also...
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An Ode to Saturn
In honor of the recent Saturn transit, and the end of their own Saturn Return, the witches are dedicating an episode to all things Saturnian. All hail the daddy of the cosmos. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take...
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Totems and Daily Magic
This is a slightly different type of episode. Shannon and Nick are talking about their own magical totems - items that have special significance and are used in daily ritual. This is a fun one, so please enjoy! To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re…
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Inari, Indigo, and Kitsune
To get ready for his trip to Japan, the witches decided to lean into the land of the rising sun! Nick introduces the Shinto deity Inari and tells some stories about the legendary Kitsune. Shannon talks about Japanese indigo, and even gets into some entry level homemade dye crafting. To keep up…
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Wildflower Magic, Herbs for Story Shifting, and the Geography of Hades
It's time for flowers and doom, what's more springy? Nick is talking all things wildflower magic. Shannon is talking about herbs for shifting the stories we tell ourselves - it's a segment about working with simples! Finally, they give an overview of the Greek Underworld and its various…
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Wands and Fronds and Friends!
Nick is out this week, so Shannon is dong a little talkie talk with her partner. They talk all things tarot! It's a romp. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic requests). You can also email them at...
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The Yeti, Horsetail, and Heimdall
After a week off (thanks, Texas, for another ice-pocalypse), the witches are back and talking about a variety of guardians! Shannon talks about Horsetail, which has been around for 200 million years, and literally was around with dinosaurs. She also talks about Heimdall. Nick is covering the…
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Warrior Magic, Belladonna, and Bellona
This is an "and more" episode. Nick and Shannon are talking all about warrior magic, which of course entails a March Madness style bracket. Which astrological sign wins out in a cage match? You'll have to listen to find out! Shannon also covers Belladonna, a magical little poison that was much...
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Bird Magic, Clary Sage, and Odin’s Ravens
It's bird time! The witches are talking about the magic of birds (hell yeah), plus getting into some specific celebrity birds - Huginn and Muninn (AKA Odin's Ravens). Shannon discusses Clary Sage, which is an underworld loving plant, and might be a good alternative if you're feeling antsy about...
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A Witchy Look at 2023
This is the witches' predictions and prepping for the year ahead episode. They're talking about the tarot of the year, astrological shifts, and (DUH) the magic they're planning on. Come along for the ride as they talk about this magical 7 year! To keep up with the witches, follow them on…
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Fertility Magic, Yellow Dock, and Modron
The witches are back! They're talking fertility magic, yellow dock, and Modron. Fair warning, this is a VERY spicy, opinionated episode - you've been warned! To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic requests)....
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Plantain, Kitchen Magic (Revisited) and Dian Cecht
The witches are talking about Kitchen magic (it's been a minute), including some important conversation about what makes a kitchen aesthetically witchy. Shannon intros an herbal heavy hitter - Plantain! They also talk about the physician of the Tuatha Dé Danann (and maybe one of the top 10 worst...
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Music Magic and Taliesin
The witches are spontaneously bursting into song for a musical episode! Shannon is talking about the magic of music, and Nick is talking about one of our favorite bards - Taliesin. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and...
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Solomon’s Seal, Satanism, and Lucifer
The witches are going down to Georgia, to visit the devil and maybe enter a fiddle contest. But REALLY, they're talking about Solomon's Seal, the history of Satanism (and its connection to modern witchcraft) and Lucifer. Bonus conversation around the immense amount of anti-Semitism that fueled…
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Wild Lettuce, Sin (AKA Nanna), and Crescent Moon Symbolism
The witches are on a lunar kick, so they're talking about a Moon GOD (which they don't feel 100%, but it's still a dope story...including a bit of Bowie talk). Shannon intros the most lettuce-y lettuce of all time, and one that walks on the wild side. The description of the plant gets…
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Thuja, Communication Magic, and Iris
The witches are getting chatty! Nick digs deep into magic around communication and persuasion (with a bonus dive into the throat chakra). Shannon covers Iris, one of the messengers of the gods (and Hera's handmaiden) and she intros Thuja - a tree friend that has some magical AF properties. To…
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Wands and Fronds turns TWO!
The witches are TWO! They’re taking a walk down memory lane. As a fun side quest, they also discussed their favorite episodes to record. Shannon loved the surprising depth of Parsley (check out the episode here) and Nick was shocked to learn how dragon-y the mermaid segment was (that episode is...
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California Poppy, the Witches of Thessaly, and Hina
It's spooky season, so the witches decided to get moony! And then things derailed... and the segment turned into an introduction to The Witches of Thessaly! If you're craving some moon magic inspo, check out this previous episode. Shannon talks about California poppies, and introduces their first...
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Wormwood and Ghosts
Another spooky episode coming at ya! The witches are talking about wormwood and ghosts (including telling some personal ghost stories)! To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic requests). You can also email…
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Magical Cats, Bacopa, and Freyr
What feels more seasonally appropriate than revisiting magical cats? Nick is taking us on a feline adventure (if you want to check out Cats part I, check out this episode). Shannon talks about an herb she uses every day, Bacopa, and they finally introduce Freyr (they know…it’s been a long time...
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Necromancy (Part II), Henbane, and Hel
It’s spooky season, so the witches are keeping it creepy! Shannon is diving a bit deeper into the poison path, with an introduction to the magical, mystical Henbane! Nick is revisiting Necromancy (if you want to catch up on their previous coverage, you can check out this episode). He’s also…
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Greater Periwinkle and Satyrs
This is a fae-filled episode (feat plenty of sexy talk...Satyrs are Pan and Dionysus territory...you've been warned). The witches are covering the GREATER of all Periwinkles, which can be used as a portal to other realms. Nick introduces Satyrs, who are NOT half goats...they're horsey people. The...
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Ghouls, Mothman, and Agrimony
The witches are getting spooky! They're talking about one of their very favorite cryptids - Mothman. Is he a ghoul? A banshee? Maybe you'll find out...but probably not. They're also talking about Agrimony, which is a YARFA but also clutch for defensive magic (return to sender anyone?). To keep up...
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Mabon (part II), Milkweed, and Tiamat
It's Mabon, again! The witches are talking about why Mabon has a PR problem (and should be a spookier sabbat). Shannon introduces the magic of Milkweed (it's not JUST butterflies), and they cap off the episode with a mighty, dragon-y goddess - Tiamat! To keep up with the witches, follow them on...
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Calypso, Snowdrop, and Nymphs
This week, the witches are covering snowdrop, nymphs, and one nymph in particular (who they argue gets a VERY UNFAIR bad rap) Calypso. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic requests). You can also email them...
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Lady’s Mantle, Manticore, and Enki
This week, the witches are talking about a plant that might help you find the Philosopher's Stone, Shannon's nightmare chimera, and (just for Nick) an ancient Mesopotamian deity - Enki. To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you...
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Patio Witches
Nick and Shannon are coming to you live, and TOGETHER, from LA! Enjoy a casual glimpse into the patio witch life - complete with the soothing sound of Shannon's windchimes (and the LAPD helicopters). It's a sexy, casual week as we round out Leo season. To keep up with the witches, follow them on...
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Merlin and Mullein
This week, the witches are covering a fantasy fave (and babe) Merlin! Shannon introduces a plant she works with on the reg, Mullein. It's a fun, flirty, summer-sode and they hope you enjoy! To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from...
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Lughnasadh (part II), Raspberry, and Adonis
On their second trip around the wheel of the year, Shannon and Nick are talking about the historical roots of Lughnasadh (and ALL the bread...seriously, this is a carb-forward event). Shannon introduces Raspberry, and digs into the magic of Raspberry leaf. As we move into Leo season, the witches...
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Blueberries, Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor
This week, the witches have a bear-y good time! They're talking about the mythology of the Ursa Major and Ursa Minor constellations, as well as the magic of blueberries! To keep up with the witches, follow them on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod. They’re always happy to hear from you (and take topic...
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Magic for New Beginnings, Mimosa, and Arianrhod
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag, floating through the wind, wanting to start again? Yeah...so do Nick and Shannon. That's why they're covering magic for new beginnings (which, full disclosure, turned into a conversation about trauma responses and the value of shadow work). Shannon introduces...
About this show
Grow your garden of magical knowledge with the sassiest witches in the podisphere! Shannon (an LA-based green witch) and Nick (an eclectic witch living in Austin) gab about magic, herbalism, and more. New episodes every Friday (or Saturday...if we’re being honest - we’re witches who work!).
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