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Wormwood & Witches
by wormwoodandwitches
Hey Mugworts! Welcome to Wormwood and Witches! A podcast all about the strange and unusual. Talle and Erika invite Witches and Weirdos from all backgrounds to the conversation of the mystic and divine. Come fly with us on this journey as we explore ritual, Magick, and the peculiar. Biweekly episodes.
Episodes
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Ep. 49 Haunted Prescott Wedding
Prescott, AZ is an old town of tales and Wild West. Join Erika and Talle as they chat about one of the many infamous haunted places in that town, the Hotel St. Michael!
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Ep. 48: To Trick, or Treat? An Origin Story.
On this episode we continue on the heels of Halloween to discuss where trick or treating came from. It goes back farther than you think. Talle was not drunk, just a little unhinged. And Erika may or may not have had a ghost appear behind her while we were recording. You'll have to listen to find...
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Ep. 47: Ancestral Work
As the veil thins during the time of Samhain, the shadow time of the year, let us look at how to honor and connect with those around us and who came before us. Join Talle and Erika as they describe how to conduct ancestry work and why it's important.
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Ep. 45: Legend of the Black Eyed Children. Real, or Creepy Pasta?
On the last minisode of the summer Talle talks about a relatively new legend, the one of pale faced kids with entirely black eyes. Real or creepy pasta? Just let them in to find out! Follow us on IG and TikTok at wormwoodandwitches. Send us your weird or witchy stories to...
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Ep. 44: Talismans & Sorcery!
For Erika's last minisode we quickly go over some familiar and unfamiliar talismans or charms! Be prepared to have your jaw dropped! Don't forget to check out our Instagram and TikTok of how to make a charm for making decisions and needing clarity! Show Notes:...
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Ep. 43: Communication Crystals and Negative Nancy's
Let's talk about some sparkly new crystals Talle recently bought at the Terrorium (yes, that is how it's spelled) Shop in Denver, Colorado. Sometimes you just need a few crystals to get you through your work day. Special guest: Tom on guitar.
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Ep. 42: Gems for the Morrigan
Welcome to a sneak peek regarding the gems Erika has on her Morrigan altar. We go through her top 3, what they are and what they mean. Show Notes: https://thecrystalcouncil.com/crystals/mahogany-obsidian...
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Ep. 41: Botanicals of Lilith
Talle gives a brief update on her work with Lilith, specifically, some plants the Dark Goddess is associated with. This is a great reminder to take it slow when working with Dark Goddesses or Deities, and to start someplace that brings you comfort as well as excitement. Email us your spooky…
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Ep. 40: Working with The Morrigan
Erika is here for an updated on her work with The Morrigan! She talks about the different shapeshifting aspects of The Morrigan and how she uses them in her practice (keep an eye out on our TikTok account). Do you work with the Morrigan? Has it been successful? Let us know! Irish Pagan School...
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Ep. 39: Summa Summa Summatime with Litha!
Talle kicks off summer with a mini episode on Litha, and simple ways to harness the sun's energy. Show notes: Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials - Midsummer - Rituals, Recipes, & Lore for Litha
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Ep. 38: Putting the Grim in Grimoire
Grimoire vs Book of Shadows, same same but different? Erika taps into the history behind the book of spells and magick, while Talle tries to keep her Texas accent at bay. Join us for the last episode before we go on a summer break, but be sure to check in for tiny sprinkles of fun episodes we'll…
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Ep. 37: Witch (B)ladders
Today Talle discusses Witch Ladders (not bladders - much to Erika's deafness). Come learn about the crackpot who based his entire research off one witch ladder, curses, feathers, knot magick and more! Only one more episode until summer break! But don't fret - there will be short episodes for the...
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Ep.36: A Moltov Witch Cocktail
I’m a witch in a bottle, you gotta conjure me the right way!!! Today we are chatting about witch bottles! What are they? What do they do? Why is there urine in them!? So many scary things to cover in this crazy episode. So if you find a bottle under your hearth or threshold - leave it there and...
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Ep. 35: Sanitariums: Not a Health Retreat
This week Talle and Erika dive into Sanitariums (not Sanitoriums), the health retreat that no one asked for. From Arizona all the way to Scotland, we gaze into the darkness and try to find what looks back. It appears that all the pain and trauma left behind is what resides at the places, some of...
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Ep 34: Arsenic Eaters and Cocaine Toothpaste!
We're back, baybeeeee! Talle and Erika were in need of new laptops, and we're happy to be up and running again. This week we discuss those wacky Victorians and how arsenic and other outrageous items played a huge roll in their daily lives. Email us your weird or witchy stories to...
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Ep 33: Phantasmagoric Poison Paraphernalia
Mugworts! We continue with our poison theme and gain the Cliffsnotes version on poison rings and arsenic! Ever wonder how poison rings work? What poisons did they hold? Who had to taste test Hitler's food? Some of the answers you seek can be found here! Enjoy! Notes:...
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Ep 32: Poisonous Plants & Murderous Malevolence
Hey, Mugworts! This week we did something a lil' different. Talle surprises Erika on this episode talking about poisonous plants and muuuuurders along with some historical fun facts. Those Victorians are an interesting bunch when it comes to beauty and aliments. Tune in with your favorite...
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Ep31: Dark Goddesses The Morrigan and Lilith
It's 2023! Erika and Talle are back and diving into the Shadow Work we ignored all last year. Aiding us are two Dark Goddesses that, we discover, have been with us all along! Erika talks about the origins of The Morrigan and how to work with her. Talle discusses Lilith and her rituals. We come to...
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S3E8: A Broad and Her Yule Cat: Happy Scaremass!
Merry Scaremass Mugworts! This Yule we are keeping with traditions but obviously going the scary route, because why wouldn't Talle and Erika? Today we cover from Germany with Frau Perchta all the way to Iceland with the Yule cat! Find us on IG @wormwoodandwitches and let us know your family or...
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S3 E7: Help! I've Been Cursed! Nah, That's Just a Ritual Mark. Part 2(ish)
Help! I've been cursed! Nah, you've been protected with Apotropaic Marks! A fancy word for Ritual Marks, also known as Apotropaic Marks (say that fast three times!), and sometimes referred to as Witch Marks, have certainly left an eerie "mark" throughout Europe, particularly England, for hundreds...
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S3E6: Hexes and Curses, What's the Diff?! Part 1
Hey, Mugworts! Erika is just getting back from vacay and teaches us the difference between hexes and curses. Talle does a hilarious deep dive into cursed and haunted objects for sale on eBay. Erika's mom makes a special appearance to tell us a SPOOOOOOOKY STOOORY! Part 1 was just the beginning....
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Rerun: Walk Among the Yew Trees with Heather Wildflower
Blessed be Samhain Mugworts! We hope that you are and have been celebrating this beautiful season and sabbath! Time ran short, so we are rerunning one of our favorite episodes. Following Heather on her journey to move to Ireland has been incredible to watch. Follow Heather on Instagram or on…
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Poisonous Plants and Skull Talk with Artist, Savi
We have a very fun and dark and beautiful episode for you this week. Erika and Talle interview Savi, of Small Science Studio. Savi is a Colorado local artist who paints acrylic on canvas to portray common, toxic, flora and the animal species that they are toxic to. S. practices an intentional...
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EMFs, Dousing Rods, & Ouija Boards! Oh My!
Talle and Erika discuss the history & myths surrounding the three major tools used to speak to the departed: EMF readers, dousing rods, and the Ouija board. We possibly debunk these tools and share our own experiences using them. Sit inside your circle of salt while you listen in! Send us your...
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Werewolf and a Whale in Colorado! It's Cryptids!
*Howling at the Moon* Mugworts! It's time to get spooky and boy do we have some excellent stories for you! Aaron Casey tells his scary tale of encountering an unknown animal - dog? wolf? or werewolf? You decide. Talle takes it to the mountains of Colorado to discuss Colorado's very own cryptid…
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Victor Haunts!
Mugworts! Talle and Erika are back from summer break with a SPOOKY and fantastic episode! Late June, Talle and Erika stayed at the Victor Hotel in Victor, CO --a very beautiful and witchy town (10 out of 10 would recommend visiting there). Not only did they stay at the Victor Hotel but they even...
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Summer Rerun: Close Encounters of the Witchin' Kind
Last summer rerun before we return for season 2 you all!!! The episode about Victor Hotel is going to be amazing so don't miss it! Meanwhile, here is an account of Betty and Barney Hill's abduction from New Hampshire in the 60s, can anyone say the ending of AHS Asylum? In the episode we discuss...
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Summer Rerun: A Haunted Church in Dickens
Hey Mugworts! It's Talle's last summer rerun pick of the week. Sorry for the delay. Listen to hear what happened and an update on the history of the abandoned church and the town in Dickens, NE. We accidentally said Dixon in the original episode. Oopsees!
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Summer Rerun: It's Alive! Animism with Erin Carr
Let's quickly dive into frequencies of plants and stones, much like any bog witch! Then we will tie it all in with out discussion of Animisim with Erin, where we learn that we can increase our frequency by utilizing items near us. Here we connect witchcraft with everything in between right down…
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Summer Rerun: Summoning the Witch
As our summer rerun continues, we revisit when Erika interviews Talle. We really loved interviewing each other and had lots of fun with it! Talle added in new content as we explore our heritage. https://viking.style/freya-the-norse-goddess/ Oh hey, Mugworts! A year in and we finally thought we...
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Summer Rerun: Sonoran Rising
Blessed Be Lammas Mugworts! Hope you all are having a great harvest and honoring Mother Earth as we transition into late summer now. Erika brings you a Polish folklore story to get us all in the mood for Spooktober! As the season draws near Samhain, let us dive into how we became Witches and what...
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Summer Rerun: Interview with Lizzie (lizzieandthebatz)
Blessed be, Mugworts! On this week's Summer Rerun, we return to a very fun episode, our first ever interview with special guest Lizzie Arden! Lizzie is a well-known kitchen witch and a bartender who creates the most beautiful cocktails and explains each ingredients' magickal properties. Now that...
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Summer Rerun: Tarot 101 with Emma Goos
Blessed Be Mugworts! Erika comes to you with a collective tarot card pull and attempts to interpret using the pearls of wisdom Emma has bestowed upon us in this episode. Make sure to listen along as this is a great reading for today and be on the look out for the IG post and leave us your...
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Summer Rerun 2: Witch Gardens, New Moon, and Ghost Stories!
Blessed Be, Mugworts, Talle updates you on this episode with the Buckmoon/Supermoon in Capricorn and current events before heading into this summer repeat. We hope your garden is bountiful. Today we are talking about Witchy Goth Gardens and the celebration of the New Moon! This episode is all...
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Summer Rerun 1: I Hear Dead People with Hannah
Welcome Mugworts to the first summer "rerun", although you still get some new content at the beginning! So never fear! You get two new spooky stories and don't forget to stick around to listen as we interview Hannah or @klassy_witch, the host of the podcast The Haunted Insider, burlesque Goddess,...
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Walk Among the Yew Trees with Heather Wildflower
Let's welcome Heather Wildflower Mugworts! Heather is the winner of our Spooky Listener Tales giveaway! Heather is not only a yoga teacher, but a Cottagecore Witch with the most amazing spooky Irish castle haunted tale! Listen now as we enter our halfway point to Samhain and gear up for all…
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Close Encounters of the Witchin' Kind
Okay, we had our *bleep* together, but the aliens and the technology thought otherwise....better late than never? Here we discuss Travis Walton who was abducted by aliens in Snowflake, AZ in the 70s and Talle talks about the Cosmic Highway and her strong opinions about Crestone, CO. Do you…
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Spooky Listener Tales
Mugworts! Get ready for some spooky stories!!! If these have taught us anything it's dont have mirrors in your room, 4 ft doors are portals, ghost children are bad but children seeing ghost children is even worse! Continue to send in any type of stories to us at [email protected] and...
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The Sonoran Rising
On this episode, Talle puts Erika in the interview chair to discuss her path into Witch and what it means to her. We absolutely loved interviewing each other, and we hope you got to know a little bit more about us. Grab a drink, relax, and listen in! As always, if you have a question/comment for…
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Summoning the Witch
Oh hey, Mugworts! A year in and we finally thought we should introduce ourselves by interviewing each other. There's a lot of heaviness going on in the world and we hope this brings a little light and laughter to you, even if for only a moment. In this episode, Erika puts Talle in the hot seat…
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Celebrating Black Witches and Lack of Representation
We tried. There isn't a whole lot of representation for POC witches out there. What Erika and Talle wanted to do was to celebrate black witches in history, pop culture, and modern aspects. What we found, as many POC already know, is it was really hard to find much of any context in a positive...
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It's Alive! Animism with Erin Carr
Hey Mugworts! Here we connect witchcraft with everything in between right down to the very molecules and atoms of all things. Erin Carr is here to tell us about Animism and how it is the fabric of all ritual, connection, and practice that humans have. As Erin says, “Animism allows us to see the...
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Imbolc
Hey, Mugworts, it's our last Sabbat of discussion! Imbolc, Oimelc, Candlemas, or Saint Brigid's Day, is all about lighting that fire for new beginnings. We find out what a badass Brigid is too. Get comfy by a fire, pour yourself some tea, and set your intention for this goddess to manifest into…
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Oh Look! It's Your Shadow!
Hey there, Mugworts! Season 2 is here! Erika and Talle discuss the history of Shadow Work, how it pertains to the witchy world, and the herbs and crystals that will help you on this journey. We are taking advantage of the winter to dive into meeting our shadow and invite you to join us! Show…
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Yule Manifest for 2022
Hey Mugworts! Talle and Erika would like to treat you to a simple meditation to send you into 2022. Gather your candle, herbs, and crystals mentioned from the previous episode and let's get to manifesting the sh*t out of the new year and beyond. Thank you for riding this journey with us! Have a...
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Yule Tide Greetings!
To end 2021 on a Sabbath note, Talle and Erika discuss the history of Yule, yulelogs, Christmas trees, and all the rituals you could possibly stuff into your proverbial stocking! We hope that you feel inspired to honor the ancient Pagan traditions this Yule season with the Winter Solstice...
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Samhain & The Witches' New Year
Erika & Talle bring you a short & sweet like Halloween candy history of Samhain and a few rituals to celebrate. Gather your moon water and herbs and cozy up by a candle as we treat, not trick, you to the most spookiest time of the year.
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A Haunted Church in Dixon
Spooky season is just ramping up Mugworts! Because Talle and I will both be gone for a small bit of time, we didn't want your ear holes to suffer, so here is a quick spooky story to tide you over until we get to our Samhain episode! Enjoy!
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I Hear Dead People
Mugworts! A very special episode for you as we interview Hannah or @klassy_witch, the host of the podcast The Haunted Insider, burlesquer, and historian extraordinaire! Hannah is a spiritual empath and can hear spirits who are lingering in places. Come learn all about the spirit realm, the...
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Mabon and the Harvest Full Moon
Another Harvest Sabbat for you guys! The 2nd of the 3 Harvest Celebrations, we have Mabon (Sept. 21/22nd) and the Harvest Full Moon on Sept. 20th, a double extravaganza! Talle and Erika discuss the lore and traditions behind Mabon and how to celebrate the full moon and this Wiccan Sabbat. We also...
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Hey Mugworts! Welcome to Wormwood and Witches! A podcast all about the strange and unusual. Talle and Erika invite Witches and Weirdos from all backgrounds to the conversation of the mystic and divine. Come fly with us on this journey as we explore ritual, Magick, and the peculiar. Biweekly episodes.
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