Dark Habits

I'm finally back with a new episode after a long pause due to some personal setbacks and dealing with grief. In this first episode of 2026, I am joined by best friend since high school, Shannon. Enjoy getting back into the swing of things with our shared enthusiasm for witchin' weirdin' and wooin'. Check out Dark Habits across the web! websitepixelfedmastodoninstagram

While Dark Habits' notable-queer-people-with-star-signs is rather behind, this episode comes just in time for Spooky Season! Megan is once again joined by Thomas from their other podcast about queer history, These Old Queers, to talk about lesbian literary pioneer, paranormal investigator and (disappointingly) fascist sympathizer - Radclyffe Hall. Sources:Matsuo, Alex. Women of the Paranormal Volume 1: A Brief History. Independently published. 10 June 2023. Anderson, Hephzibah. “The Well of Loneliness: The book that could corrupt a nation.” www.bbc.com. 22 November 2022.https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20221121-the-well-of-loneliness-the-most-corrosive-book-everGoodreads. “Radclyffe Hall”. www.goodreads.com.https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/74248.Radclyffe_HallThe Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Radclyffe Hall.” www.britannica.com. 8 August 2025, 2025.https://www.britannica.com/biography/Radclyffe-HallThe National Archives. “The Story of Radclyffe Hall.” www.beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk.https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-collection/stories/radclyffe-hall/

Megan is joined by Thomas from their other podcast about queer history, These Old Queers, to talk about the life and times of queer Panamanian boxer, Panama Al Brown. Sources:Corpus, Jose. Black Ink. Iowa City, Iowa. Win By Ko Publications. 1 August 2016.El Tecolote Staff. “Black, Gay and Undocumented: The story of boxing’s first Latino Champion.” El Tecolote. 11 March 2021. https://eltecolote.org/content/en/black-gay-and-undocumented-the-story-of-boxings-first-latino-champion/Frantzen, Allen. “The Gay Boxer in History: Al Panama Brown.” allenfrantzen.substack.com. 7 April 2023.https://allenfrantzen.substack.com/p/the-gay-boxer-in-history-al-panamaSpellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In the latest episode of talking-about-queer-people-with-sun-signs, Megan and Ryen talk about pioneering Black lesbian feminist, Margaret Sloan-Hunter, as well as intersectionality, the personal as the political, and the stark contrast between the information we have about queer male lives versus those of the lives of queer women. ...there is also talk of Dyke Tights...but you're going to have to listen to find out more! Sources: African American Registry. “Margaret Sloan-Hunter, Feminist, and Publisher born”. African American Registry. People, Locations, Episodes. Viewed 16 July 2025. https://aaregistry.org/story/margaret-sloan-hunter-born/Feminist Majority Foundation. “Margaret Sloan-Hunter, Former Editor of Ms Magazine, Dies at 57”. Feminist Majority Foundation.15 October 2004.https://feminist.org/news/margaret-sloan-hunter-former-editor-of-ms-magazine-dies-at-57/“Margaret Sloan on Black Sisterhood | Woman.” Youtube. Uploaded by Buffalo Toronto Public Media. 12 March 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyICE2Ob_ns“Lesbians: The Invisible Minority.” Youtube. Uploaded by San Francisco Public Library. 24 November 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgfjIMAAwvQHouston LGBT History. “Double Trouble” Interview with Margaret Sloan in Lesbian Tide.” KykyArchives. July 1974. Viewed 20 July 2025. https://www.kykyarchives.com/archive/margaret-sloan-lesbian-tide-1974Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In the final episode of our 3 part series on pioneering sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld, we delve into his life and times leading up to the decision to leave Germany for what would become an extended global lecture tour as his country and Berlin - the city he loved - falls into the clutches of totalitarianism and Nazi takeover. CW: this episode mentions things some listeners might find upsetting. Please take care while listening.Sources:Beachy, Robert. Gay Berlin: Birthplace of a Modern Identity. Vintage. 13 October 2015.Brook, Daniel. The Einstein of Sex: Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, Visionary of Weimar Berlin. W.W. Norton & Company. 13 May 2025. Cantu, Benjamin, Kriegsheim, Felix. Eldorado: Everything the Nazis Hate. Cantu, Benjamin. Narrated by: Robert Beachy, Katrin Himmler, Ben Miller, Klaus Mueller, Zavier Nunn, Morgan M. Page. Film Base Berlin, Netflix Studios, The Thursday Company. 28 June 2023. Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In the second part of our 3 part episode on groundbreaking pioneer sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld, we talk about his influence on German gender identity and sexual politics up through World War One and his instrumental influence on Weimar Era culture! Cabaret Clothes! Divine Decadence! Gender Euphoria! Hurrah! CW: this episode mentions things some listeners might find upsetting. Please take care while listening.Sources:Beachy, Robert. Gay Berlin: Birthplace of a Modern Identity. Vintage. 13 October 2015.Brook, Daniel. The Einstein of Sex: Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, Visionary of Weimar Berlin. W.W. Norton & Company. 13 May 2025. Cantu, Benjamin, Kriegsheim, Felix. Eldorado: Everything the Nazis Hate. Cantu, Benjamin. Narrated by: Robert Beachy, Katrin Himmler, Ben Miller, Klaus Mueller, Zavier Nunn, Morgan M. Page. Film Base Berlin, Netflix Studios, The Thursday Company. 28 June 2023. Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In our latest episode, Ryen and Megan talk about queer rights pioneer - Magnus Hirschfeld and his ground-breaking research and advocacy. In this first of three parts, we learn about Magnus's beginnings, his studies, travels and his beginnings as Germany's foremost sexologist in pre-Weimar Germany. CW: contains mention of suicide, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and fascism - please take care while listeningSources:Beachy, Robert. Gay Berlin: Birthplace of a Modern Identity. Vintage. 13 October 2015.Brook, Daniel. The Einstein of Sex: Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, Visionary of Weimar Berlin. W.W. Norton & Company. 13 May 2025. Cantu, Benjamin, Kriegsheim, Felix. Eldorado: Everything the Nazis Hate. Cantu, Benjamin. Narrated by: Robert Beachy, Katrin Himmler, Ben Miller, Klaus Mueller, Zavier Nunn, Morgan M. Page. Film Base Berlin, Netflix Studios, The Thursday Company. 28 June 2023. Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Back with more stories of queer ancestors, in this episode Ryen and Megan talk about Aries sun sign feminist, science fiction author, teacher and political activist Sally Miller Gearhart! Sources:www.sallymillergearhart.nethttps://sallymillergearhart.net/in-memoriam/https://medium.com/@andrewszanton/sally-miller-gearhart-eco-feminist-science-fiction-writer-393ed931936chttps://afterellen.com/the-wild-ride-remembering-sally-miller-gearhart Sally Miller Gearhart: Coming Out in 1970 – Carla Blumberg - YoutubeSpellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Megan and Ryen get together to talk about the Tarot Card of 2025: The Hermit. Tune in to learn how to make the most out of this year as the Hermit guides us along our path. Sources:Esselmont, Brigit. “Biddy Tarot.” Biddy Tarot,www.biddytarot.com/tarot-card-meanings/major-arcana/hermit. Accessed 16 January 2025. Gong, Tina. “Labyrinthos.”Labyrinthos, https://labyrinthos.co/blogs/tarot-card-meanings-list/the-hermit-meaning-major-arcana-tarot-card-meanings?srsltid=AfmBOoocHCN-uNFyL2387j59uR4baSK_5CgeQYdQ5EXK2JOyWW-bbEuh.Accessed 12 January 2025. Hanley, Alexandra. “Grace Through Gravity.” Grace Through Gravity, https://gracethroughgravity.com/the-hermit/ . Accessed 14 February 2025. Luna, Bri. “The Hoodwitch.” The Hoodwitch, https://www.thehoodwitch.com/blog/2025/1/3/embracing-2025-the-year-of-the-hermit-in-tarot . Accessed 14 January 2025. Miro, Shaheen. Reed, Theresa. Tarot For Troubled Times. Newburyport. Red Wheel/Weiser. 2019. Pollack, Rachel. Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Book of Tarot. London. Thorsons. 1997.Reed, Theresa. “The Tarot Lady.” The Tarot Lady, https://www.thetarotlady.com/the-tarot-card-of-the-year-for-2025/. Accessed 2 January 2025.Tea, Michelle. Modern Tarot. New York. Harper. 2017. Waite, Arthur Edward. Instructions excerpted from The Key to the Tarot. U.S. Games Systems Inc. 1991.Vasquez, Zach. “Bright Wall Dark Room.” Bright Wall Dark Room, https://www.brightwalldarkroom.com/2017/09/25/fix-heart-die-startling-empathy-david-lynch/ . Accessed 4 February 2025. Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

The history of Samhain: the most liminal time of the year + a ritual a ritual and tarot spread to send you on your way!CW: pet death; abusive/strained relationship with parentfind me online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkhabitsmag/Mastodon:https://mastodon.social/@darkhabitscontact me here or via email:[email protected]: https://www.darkhabits.net/post/samhainritual:https://www.darkhabits.net/post/simple-samhain-ritualtarot spread:https://www.darkhabits.net/post/samhain-tarot-spreadplaylist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4vzFYMQHEVX1idkc6erf5i?si=68a1a45871d14352sources:https://thebusypagan.com/pagan-holidays/samhain/https://www.patheos.com/blogs/voodoouniverse/2013/10/appetite-for-ancestors-samhain-the-voodoo-way/https://bradesacre.co.uk/a-guide-to-the-wheel-of-year/Cunningham,Scott. Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the SolitaryPractitioner. St. Paul,Minnesota USA. Llewellyn. 1995Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

How to make Autumn Equinox (Mabon) as personalized as possible in order to celebrate all that you have harvested as well as to let go of that which no longer serves you. link to Autumn Equinox ritual + tarot spread:https://www.darkhabits.net/post/mabon-ritual-tarot-spread/Autumn Equinox Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eWzgYfcUAOcvitZfLZN90?si=6ce131ca23b84f5bSpellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Megan and Ryen meet up to discuss trans feminist pioneer and activist, Sylvia Rivera. Sources:Season1: Episode 1: Sylvia Rivera – Part 1, Making Gay History | LGBTQOral Histories, Episodefirst published October 13, 2016.Season3: Episode 1: Sylvia Rivera – Part 2, Making Gay History | LGBTQOral Histories from the Archive, Episodefirst published October 22, 2017.Bonus:From the Vault: Sylvia Rivera & Marsha P. Johnson, 1970, MakingGay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive, Episodefirst published December 27, 2019.Dunlap, David W. (February 20, 2002). "SylviaRivera, 50, Figure in Birth of the Gay Liberation Movement".The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331.Archivedfrom the original on March 24, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2018. We Want It All: An Anthology of Radical Trans Poetics editedby Andrea Abi-Karam and Kay Gabriel (Nightboat Books, November 2020).Reprinted with permission from the publisher. https://lambdaliteraryreview.org/2021/01/bitch-on-wheels/Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, Megan talks about the first harvest festival: Lughnasadh that is part of the eight sabbats in the pagan Wheel of the Year, when we gather together and give thanks for what we have in abundance.Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In the latest episode of Dark Habits, Megan gets together with Ryen to share the story of the life and times of queer rights pioneer, Harvey Milk. Also discussed: how unlike the Bluth family's banana stand, there was never money in Dan White's potato stand, and why street potatoes need to become a global thing. Conspiracy theory: is Harvey Milk's ghost watching over the best bahn mi shop in San Francisco - which is in close proximity to City Hall. ... and why we need hope now more than ever. Sources:Shilts, Randy. The Mayor of Castro Street: The Life and Times of Harvey Milk. St. Martin's Press. 1982The Times of Harvey Milk. Rob Epstein. 1984 Hard-Fried, Ep 89 - Harvey MilkSpellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Megan and Gudrun talk about the summer solstice, its origins, different ways of honoring the solstice around the world...and a possible ghost in a tea kettle situation. Sources:https://www.chichenitza.com/blog/solstice-in-chichen-itza www.nippon.com https://visitsweden.com/what-to-do/culture-history-and-art/swedish-traditions/midsummer-tradition/midsummer-sweden-something-another-world/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/voodoouniverse/2015/06/st-johns-eve-the-darker-side-of-solstice/ https://www.outdoorapothecary.com/summer-solstice/ Cunningham, Scott. 1993. Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner. Woodbury, Minnesota USA. Llewellyn Worldwide.  Dorsey, Lilith. DATE. Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens: The Divine Feminine in the African Religious Traditions. Red Wheel/Weiser. Newburyport, Massachusetts USA. Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Megan tells Ryen all about the life and times of trans femme singer and activist, Jackie Shane. Sources:Sources:Iannacci, Elio, 2017, Jackie Shane’scoming home, The Globe and Mail,https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/jackie-shanes-coming-home/article36599423/Corp, Isabel, 2021, Any Other Way: The Life & Times of Jackie Shane | Have You Seen Her, A Grrrl’s Two Cents, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdekGMlY8FsFensterstock, Alison, 2017, Jackie Shane, A Force Of Nature Who Disappeared, Has A Story All Her Own,NPR,https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2017/10/25/559775225/jackie-shane-a-force-of-nature-who-disappeared-has-a-story-all-her-ownHistorica Canada, November 2, 2022, HeritageMinute: Jackie Shane,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRUjX3_f22kSpellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Megan and Gudrun get together to talk about Beltane, the first day of spring. Listen in (along with Gudrun's familiar, Pan) as they discuss how to make this holiday meaningful for you. Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Join Ryen and Megan to learn about Aries season, Aries sun signs and our featured queer Aries: Anne Lister - as some historians have called "the first modern lesbian". Also discussed will be the conspiracy theories that lesbians invented goth as well as Facebook relationship status. Sources:Whitbread, Helena. I Know My Own Heart: The Diaries of Anne Lister 1791 - 1840. Virago. 1988"The Anne Lister Story by Helena Whitbread." Youtube,uploaded by Calderdale Council, 2 May 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWMMdnz0jbYSpellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Megan and Ryen come together to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility and discuss the life and times of civil rights pioneer, Bayard Rustin. This is a long one, so feel free to treat it like a two-parter! Get up, stretch your legs, play some pickleball and come back when you need to.*Content Warming* this episode contains racial slurs in context of the era and situation. Please take care while listening. Sources:image: Selma March, 1965. Photograph by Steve SchapiroD'Emilio, John. Lost Prophet: The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin. New York City, New York. Free Press. 2003Kates, Nancy, Singer, Bennett. Question Why Films. Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin. [film]. 2003. National Museum of African American History & Culture. Bayard Rustin | National Museum of African American History & Culture. accessed 31/03/2024. (https://nmaahc.si.edu/bayard-rustin)Wolfe, George C. Higher Ground/Bold Choices. Rustin. [film], 2023. Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Megan tells us about the history of Spring Equinox, discusses their approach god and goddess worship from a non-binary perspective - and different ways fertility can be interpreted, as well as shares a ritual and tarot spread to mark the holiday. Sources: Spring Equinox - Ostara https://www.darkhabits.net/post/spring-equinox-ostara Spring Equinox Tarot Spread https://www.darkhabits.net/post/spring-equinox-tarot-spread-2022 Simple Spring Equinox Ritual https://www.darkhabits.net/post/simple-spring-equinox-ritual music: "Spellbound" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed Under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Megan and Ryen are back to talk about Aquarius Sun signs as well as notable queer Aquarius: Pamela Colman Smith, the woman who created what we think of when we think of tarot today. Sources: Decker, Ronald; Dummett, Michael (2019). A History of the Occult Tarot. London: DuckworthGiles, Cynthia (1994). The Tarot: History, Mystery, and Lore. New York: Simon & SchusterKaplan, Stuart R. (2018). Pamela Colman Smith: The Untold Story. Stamford, Connecticut: U.S. Game SystemsMaiden, Beth (3 December 2014). "Fool’s Journey: The Fascinating Life of Pamela Colman Smith”. Autostraddle Pyne, Kathleen (2007). Modernism and the feminine voice: O’Keeffe and the women of the Stieglitz circle. Berkeley: University of California PressRay, Sharmistha (23 March 2019). “Reviving a Forgotten Artist of the Occult”. Hyperallergic. Retrieved 14 March 2021Tea, Michelle (2017). “The Divine Mystery of Pamela Colman Smith.” Enchanted Living Magazine. Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Megan and Gudrun get together with Kiki to learn more about the biggest celebration of the year in her home country: Chinese New Year! Happy Year of the Wood Dragon! Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Megan talks about the fire festival: Imbolc, as well as grief, loss, community and lack thereof. This episode is dedicated to Andy Morton (December 27, 1970 - January 18, 2024)Obituary: https://warrenmcelwain.com/obituary/andrew-david-morton/Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Megan and Ryen meet up for the 10th episode of Dark Habits and the FIRST episode of 2024 to talk about Capricorn Season, Stonewall veteran, butch drag king and social justice activist Notable Queer Capricorn - Stormé DeLarverie! Sources:https://www.nps.gov/people/storme-delarverie.htmCarter, David (2004). Stonewall: The Riots that Sparked the Gay Revolution, St. Martin's Press. Yardley, William (May 29, 2014) “Storme DeLarverie, Early Leader in the Gay Rights Movement, Dies at 93”, The New York Times A Stormé Life, itlmedia, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgCVNEiOwLs, June 30, 2009Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Megan talks about the meaning of Winter Solstice as well as walks us through a simple Winter Solstice ritual. Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, Megan shares the stories of winter monsters from places around the world. In this episode, she'll discuss a problematic ogre family from Iceland, a judgy Japanese winter ghost with lethally bad breath, well-mannered yeti intellectuals and many more! Andof course...she talks about everyone's favorite: Krampus.Sources: 8 Legendary Monsters of Christmas – Mental Floss, Miss Cellaniahttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/54184/8-legendary-monsters-christmasThe Monsters of Christmas – Atlas Obscura, Sarah Elizabeth Troophttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/monsters-of-christmas10 Christmas Monsters to Make Your Christmas Spookier - The Spooky Stuff, Alex Matsuo,https://alexmatsuo.com/10-christmas-monsters-to-make-your-christmas-more-spooky/Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Megan and Ryen kick off Sagittarius Season with a deep dive into the life of queer Russian French illustrator, fashion designer, all around prolific artist not to mention the Father of Art Deco: ErtéSources: Erte – A Deep Dive Exploration ofErte’s Art and Design, Art inContext by Nicolene BurgerGay Pride and Designer Erte | Artof Fine Gifts Flame TreePublishing by Matt KnightThe Forgotten Art Deco GeniusFrance-Amerique by ClementThieryArtist of the Week: ErteArtInvestment.RU by MariaKuznetsovaErte MartinLawrence Galleries www.martinlawrence.comErteby Charles Spencer 1970 Clarkson N. Potter, Inc. PublishersSpellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Megan and Gudrun are here to celebrate Scorpio season and our notable queer Scorpio of the season: Swedish artist and mystic, Hilma af Klint! Sources:Hilma af Klint by Julia VossAbout the Artist: Hilma af Klint - Moderna MuseetHilma af Klint: a painter possessed by Kate Kellaway, The GuardianHilma af Klint's Queer Clairvoyance by Natalie Adler, Paper MagazineSpellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Megan and Ryen sit down to continue their discussion on our Notable Queer Libra, Oscar Wilde.This episode contains mention of sexual exploitation of minors and suicide. Please take care while listening. Sources:Douglas, Lord Alfred. 1970. My Friendship with Oscar Wilde: The Autobiography of Lord Alfred Douglas. Sharpe Books. Ellmann, Richard. 1988. Oscar Wilde. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.Frankel, Nicholas. 2017. Oscar Wilde: The Unrepentant Years. Harvard University Press. Holland, Merlin. 1998. The Wilde Album. Henry Holt and Co.Holland, Merlin. 2004. The Real Trial Of Oscar Wilde. Harper Perennial.Holland, Vyvyan. 1999. Son of Oscar Wilde. Carroll & Graf.McKenna, Neil. 2005. The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde: An Intimate Biography. Basic Books.Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Megan meets up with best friend/unofficial official sibling (and queer Libra) Ryen, to talk about our queer ancestor Oscar Wilde! Content Warning:Ryen uses the term "f****t" as a self-identifier. This term is used in this episode. This is used proudly as part of his/their identity. This is NOT used as a slur. Please take care while listening. Sources:Douglas, Lord Alfred. 1970. My Friendship with Oscar Wilde: The Autobiography of Lord Alfred Douglas. Sharpe Books. Ellmann, Richard. 1988. Oscar Wilde. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.Frankel, Nicholas. 2017. Oscar Wilde: The Unrepentant Years. Harvard University Press. Holland, Merlin. 1998. The Wilde Album. Henry Holt and Co.Holland, Merlin. 2004. The Real Trial Of Oscar Wilde. Harper Perennial.Holland, Vyvyan. 1999. Son of Oscar Wilde. Carroll & Graf.McKenna, Neil. 2005. The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde: An Intimate Biography. Basic Books.Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

On our latest episode Gudrun talks about the cultural practice and history surrounding tsantsas or "shrunken heads" from a deconstructivist and and decolonial lens. Together Gudrun and Megan talk about how to treat human remains in museums and the question of repatriation. Sources:‘Severed’ - Frances Larson ‘Should We Be Displaying the Dead Bodies of Preserved Ancestors?’ - Hyperallergic, Christina Riggs‘Bog Bodies: Representing the Dead’ – Melanie Giles‘On the treatment of dead enemies: indigenous human remains in Britain in the early twenty-first century’ – Laura PeersVisit our website Say hi to us on Instagram and Facebook !Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Megan talks about Virgo season and our notable queer sun sign of the season, Marsha P. Johnson. Spellbound Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Megan and Gudrun get together for their first episode of Dark Habits to discuss how they got into witchcraft, the occult and other "dark habits". Links: The Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches The Worst Witch Poppy Z. Brite / Billy Martin / Billy Martin's Vintage Seller Page / Billy Martin's Etsy Scott Cunningham Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, Florida In Defense of Witches - Mona Chollet The Mushroom at the End of the World - Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing The Fat Feminist Witch Georges Bataille Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders City of Angels, City of Death The Chilling Podcast Travel the Dead Michelle Belanger - New Blood Michael Herkes - The Glam Witch Adwaith music: "Spellbound" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/