Death Coven

Hello dreamers! Grab your sleepy time tea and snuggle up because this week, Poppy is leading us through our second oneiromancy episode. We'll review the basics of dream divination and talk about how to step up our analysis game to decode the messages we divine. Then we'll analyze some of our own dreams together (orcas and zombies and poop, oh my!). Finally, we'll get into lucid dreaming (what, why, and, most importantly, how...) and discuss receiving messages and meeting dream guides. If you'd like to skip the hypothetical, you can jump to 13:21.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email - [email protected] - @deathcovenpod

Welcome back listeners! This week the coven is getting a little bit susceptible and easily manipulated, join us as Skye walks us through her epic but short lived cruise ship cult, Poppy makes us play MASH to see what hand crafted cult we end up with at the end of the day, and then we get to play build-a-cult at the end as Skye and Poppy help River flesh out the bones of their cult.Listener discretion advised for talks of cults and cult tactics and brief mentions of suicide, if you're sensitive to either of these subjects maybe skip this episode, we'll see you on the next one <3If you'd like to skip this episodes hypothetical game (why do you hate us?), jump to 18:01Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email - [email protected] - @deathcovenpod

I spy with my little eye......some silly little guys! Gather 'round if you'd like to get goofy with us as we chat about three little guys that we think are just the silliest. First, we'll spread the cheeks of the Shirime, a devilish yokai of Japanese folklore who would love to play a little peek-a-boo with you. Then we'll take a stop in the real world to hear about a heroic pup from World War I, Sergeant Stubby. Finally, we'll travel through ye olde bestiaries to meet a tasty little zoophyte, the Vegetable Lamb of Tartary! If you'd like to skip today's Hypothetical (she's a thick one), it ends at 19:38.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email - [email protected] - @deathcovenpod

It's raining Men, Money, and Magma today, little witchlings! Today's episode starts out with a hypothetical based on a dream Poppy had, (if you'd like to skip the hypothetical-I don't know why you would-you can jump to 20:00) then Poppy starts us off with yet another absolutely diabolical true tale of individuals who just nearly escaped death while inside of an active volcano. Then River takes the stage reminding us that we are in control of our finances and how, as witches, we can harness our power and utilize the tools we have at our disposal to Get Our Money Up $$$!!! Finally, Skye finishes out with taking the gang through a portal, back in time, to 2006 where the coven has a sleepover and takes era-appropriate Y2K quizzes and finds out what kind of witches they are.It's a long and silly one today folks, so buckle up, get your chili and your cornbread cookin' and settle into this week of Death Coven! >xDSocials-Email: [email protected]: @deathcovenpodcheck out the quizzes Skye reads off on our insta, play along and let us know your results!!

Hey, hi, how a doin'? Today we're talking ghosts, gods, and graves. Skye regales us with the legend of one of the most iconic yokai in Japan: Yotsuya Kaiden. River tells us about the mythology behind Ariadne, the beautiful wife of Dionysus. Finally, Poppy informs us about the environmental impacts of various burial practices in the USA, including aquamation, green burials, and human composting.Stay tuned until the end to hear River read some scandalous erotic poetry!If you'd like to skip the hypothetical, jump to 14:43.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email - [email protected] - @deathcovenpodSources:https://funerals.org/get-help/green-options/https://bare.com.au/blog/environmental-impacts-of-funerals-death-burial-vs-cremation https://returnhome.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-eco-friendly-burials/ https://www.cremation.green/dissecting-the-nfda-2025-cremation-burial-report-stats/#:~:text=the%20data%20revealed.-,The%20Cremation%20Rate%20is%20Now%20Double%20the%20Rate%20of%20Burial,choice%20in%20most%20places%20today. https://www.greenburialnaturally.org/blog/2017/12/2/hunter-mohring#:~:text=When%20a%20lease%20is%20up,and%20a%20new%20burial%20above. https://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/cemetery-to-offer-carbon-neutral-funerals-20080311-gds4si.html https://earthfuneral.com/reports/the-environmental-impact-of-funeral-choices https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-human-composting 

Hey hey! Get ready to hit the dusty trail with us as we plod further along through the Fool's Journey. Today we'll cover the Hermit, the Wheel of Fortune, and Justice. We've got a big fat hypothetical today. If you'd like to skip it, jump to 21:17.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email - [email protected] - @deathcovenpod

Welcome back dear listeners! Buckle up because River is On One for this installment of Death Coven. The focus of todays episode is the controversial "psychic medium" Sylvia Browne and her many egregious claims. If you get very upset about people taking blatant advantage of others (same) proceed with caution, because Sylvia was a terrible person. RIP!*IF YOU'D LIKE TO SKIP THE HYPOTHETICAL GO TO 18:54*From Here To Eternity by Caitlin Doughty: https://caitlindoughty.com/books/from-here-to-eternity/Theresa Caputo being a little weirdo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8hF5dzJXygDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email - [email protected] - @deathcovenpod

Welcome, welcome, dear listeners to yet another installation of the Death Coven program. In today's episode we pit badassery against each other in our hypothetical segment and then Skye leads us in a conversational topic on the concept of Personal Sovereignty and how we can apply it to our daily lives. Get ready to scope your life from a bird's eye view, do your taxes on time, and beat the ever living hell out of that bloated, rotting, dead horse that forever plagues you. Get into your body and out of your mind with us every other Thursday!If you'd like to skip the hypothetical go to: 23:26SOCIALS-Instagram: @deathcovenpodEmail: [email protected]

Happy New Year, little witchlings! In today's episode Poppy, River, and Skye just get together and chat about the new year, reminisce about the previous year, and just generally yap away as good friends do. So join us, pull up a seat, pull out your brand new calendars and planners, and let's hop into 2026 Death Coven StyleSocials-Instagram: @deathcovenpodEmail: [email protected]

In the second and final part of this two part series, Poppy gets elbows deep in raw sewage as she tells the tale of the London Cholera Epidemic of 1854. If you want to skip today's hypothetical, slide on over to 11:48!SourcesGhost Map: The Story of London’s Most Terrifying Epidemic and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World by Steven Johnson (2006)Tulchinsky TH. John Snow, Cholera, the Broad Street Pump; Waterborne Diseases Then and Now. Case Studies in Public Health. 2018:77–99. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-804571-8.00017-2. Epub 2018 Mar 30. PMCID: PMC7150208. (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7150208/) “Ep 4 The Poop Show” - This Podcast Will Kill You (2017)https://heritagecalling.com/2019/03/28/the-story-of-londons-sewer-system/https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cholera/symptoms-causes/syc-20355287https://www.cdc.gov/cholera/about/index.html Kousoulis AA. Etymology of cholera. Emerg Infect Dis. 2012 Mar;18(3):540. doi: 10.3201/eid1803.111636. PMID: 22377194; PMCID: PMC3309598.Death and miasma in Victorian London: an obstinate belief, Stephen Halliday 1https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1121911/ https://www.cumbrianlives.org.uk/lives/the-rev-henry-whitehead.htmlWatching the detectives: how the cholera riddle was solved by Wendy Moore https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1832016/ https://www.choleraandthethames.co.uk/cholera-in-london/cholera-in-soho/Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email - [email protected] - @deathcovenpod

Ready your ears and put away your noses because we're going to be knee deep in Victorian poop today as we yap all about the London Cholera Epidemic of 1854!In Part 1 of this two part series, Poppy leads us back in time to Victorian England when the infamous Blue Death burned through Soho's Golden Square, leading to an investigation that set the stage for modern epidemiology, public sanitation infrastructure, and the acceptance of Germ Theory. During today's episode, Poppy covers what London was like in the 1850s, the history and mechanism behind cholera, and the events leading up to this infamous epidemic. We have a longer Hypothetical today (we're diving back into the world of eBay Haunted Dolls), so if you'd like to dive straight into the content, skip to 21:20.SourcesGhost Map: The Story of London’s Most Terrifying Epidemic and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World by Steven Johnson (2006)Tulchinsky TH. John Snow, Cholera, the Broad Street Pump; Waterborne Diseases Then and Now. Case Studies in Public Health. 2018:77–99. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-804571-8.00017-2. Epub 2018 Mar 30. PMCID: PMC7150208. (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7150208/) “Ep 4 The Poop Show” - This Podcast Will Kill You (2017)https://heritagecalling.com/2019/03/28/the-story-of-londons-sewer-system/https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cholera/symptoms-causes/syc-20355287https://www.cdc.gov/cholera/about/index.html Kousoulis AA. Etymology of cholera. Emerg Infect Dis. 2012 Mar;18(3):540. doi: 10.3201/eid1803.111636. PMID: 22377194; PMCID: PMC3309598.Death and miasma in Victorian London: an obstinate belief, Stephen Halliday 1https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1121911/ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email - [email protected] - @deathcovenpod

Welcome back dear listeners! If you need something to listen to while you hide from your family in the bathroom this Thanksgiving have we got the episode for you! It's another look at the fools journey through the major arcana, join us as River hops up on their little soapbox about the redemptive power of love, Poppy zooms at 65mph in a residential zone in the chariot, and finally Skye becomes ripped as all hell and tames a big cat with her beefy strength. Much like your Thanksgiving turkey this episode has some good meat, Bone Apple Teeth!If you want to skip this week's hypothetical, zip over to 14:22Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email - [email protected] - @deathcovenpod

Welcome back to the Cauldron of Mystery, dear listeners! In this episode Poppy, River, and Skye share their Saw Trap concoctions and discuss their own individual topics they each bring to the table. Get ready for a silly, heartwarming, and... horny episode.Please be aware that some of the content may be sensitive to some audiences, today's episode includes some sensitive topics such as: self harm, gawking about penises, and JK Rowling slanderIf you are under 18 (we don't recommend you listen anyway) or just feel that you can't hang with these kinds of topics, maybe skip this oneIf you'd like to skip the hypothetical (this one's on the longer side) go to: 36:32SOCIALS-Email- [email protected] @deathcovenpod

Boo!Welcome to Death Coven and happy Halloween! This week we're keeping it creepy. Poppy's reading us some scary stories about the backwoods found in the trenches of Reddit, Skye drags us down to the murky depths of the sea for an exploration of Davy Jones' Locker, and River talks about the divination tool with the worst reputation: the Ouija. If you want to skip this week's hypothetical, zip over to 12:17Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email - [email protected] - @deathcovenpod

It's October and we're in the throes of spooky season. Today we're embracing the dark half by diving into some frightening topics. Join us as Skye tells us about the horrors of the Dark Web, River presents the tale of the first ever recorded account of vampirism, and Poppy drags us kicking and screaming through the Chernobyl Disaster.*This episode is a bit scarier than our norm, so please listen at your discretion.* If you'd like to skip to the juicy bits, the hypothetical ends at 9:24,Sources:https://www.history.com/articles/chernobyl-disaster-timelinehttps://world-nuclear.org/information-library/appendices/chernobyl-accident-appendix-1-sequence-of-eventsSafety Series No 75-INSAG-7 The Chernobyl Incident: Updating of INSAG-1https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/radiation-sickness/symptoms-causes/syc-20377058 Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email - [email protected] - @deathcovenpod

Welcome back little ghouls and ghosts! This October the coven is bringing you some especially frightful episodes, kicking it all off with another round of cryptids. Join us as we wander all around in search of things that go bump in the night (and day), from the backwoods to northern Mexico. Put on your favorite autumnal sweater, grab yourself a warm drink (a pumpkin spice latte perhaps), and prepare to be chilled to your very core by these strange and unsettling beings. Enjoy!Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:[email protected]@deathcovenpod

Hear ye! Hear ye! There be a hanging in the town square this ev'nin. It's BYOPF (Bring Your Own Pitch Fork). Today's episode is a Skye-led one where she discusses King James (I and VI) and his relationship to witches. Buckle up for some crazy history with some laughs along the way.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:[email protected]@deathcovenpod

Double the Squonk, double the fun! Join us this week as we bring you Death Coven's first double feature. In the first half of this episode, we interview Hal Johnson, author of Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods (and other things). We'll talk mythology, muse about the afterlife, and even manage to smush in a little cryptid discussion near the end. Listen in to hear words from the mouth of the man that puts words into books. After our interview, we'll talk about our journey up to Johnstown, PA for Squonkapalooza 2025! Together we'll relive the fun we had and the creepiness we encountered near the Ghost Town Trail. To keep up to date with Hal Johnson, visit his frequently updated substack at https://haljohnsonbooks.substack.com/Go check out Hal Johnson's work wherever books are sold. Look below for some links and details on an ongoing sale!Sudden Glory: “A really funny, bonkers satirical philosophical novel about life in NYC in the early 2000s, American masculinity, sex, and the epistemological state of masking/closetedness.” –Some guy on goodreads: https://www.amazon.com/Sudden-Glory-Hal-Johnson-ebook/dp/B0CCT4V4GCImmortal Lycanthropes: “Perfectly wonderful and wonderfully perfect.” –Cory Doctorow: https://www.amazon.com/Immortal-Lycanthropes-Hal-Johnson-ebook/dp/B0D9376HQ2Immortal Lycanthropes is also available in a special “bowdlerized” version that has all references to drugs or sex expunged (there weren’t that many) so you can show it to your maiden aunt and the only thing to be offended about is all the gore. It’s a kid’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Immortal-Lycanthropes-Bowdlerized-Hal-Johnson-ebook/dp/B0D93D2TMPBoth books are 99¢ on kindle through September 10, 2025 (and reasonably priced as physical objects regardless).Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email- [email protected] @deathcovenpod

This week River tells us all about the guy with the gift of gab, St. Anthony of Padua. Tune in to hear about the life and death of this saint, and learn how you can incorporate working with him into your practice. If you'd like to pass on this week's hypothetical game, skip to 10:18Main Source: Anthony of Padua by Valentin Strappazzon, translated by Michael F. CusatoDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email- [email protected] @deathcovenpod

Hey, hi, hello, and welcome to this week's episode of Death Coven! This week, we did a some research on death-related deities and other entities from cultures outside of the ones we typically work with in our day to day practice. This week, we'll look at a a few gods and demi gods from the Māori tradition, we'll meet the Fates, and then we'll finish up by learning about Azrael, the Angel of Death.The book Poppy recommends at the end of the episode was HumanKind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman.Sources:Taringa Podcast History of Aotearoa New Zealand PodcastMaori History: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Indigenous Polynesian People of New Zealand” by Captivating historyPolynesian culture | History, People, Religion, Traditions, & Facts | Britannica https://www.britannica.com/place/PolynesiaMaori Tattoo: The Definitive Guide to Ta Moko - Zealand Tattoo https://www.zealandtattoo.co.nz/tattoo-styles/maori-tattooTāmoko: Traditional Māori tattoo, 100% Pure New Zealand https://www.newzealand.com/us/feature/ta-moko-maori-tattoo/WHAT DOES HINE-NUI-TE-PŌ LOOK LIKE: A CASE STUDY OF ORAL TRADITION, MYTH AND LITERATURE IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND By Simon Paris, Victoria University of Wellington (2018)The Enduring Enigma of Maui: Exploring His Death in Maori and Hawaiian Legendshttps://tuwharetoabone.com/blogs/news/mauiStory: Traditional Māori religion – ngā karakia a te Māori https://teara.govt.nz/en/traditional-maori-religion-nga-karakia-a-te-maori/page-1Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email- [email protected] @deathcovenpod

Welcome back listeners! Join the witches this week as they go over a variety of topics, from trees in high altitude cool climates all the way to the bottom of the deep ocean with a bunch of creepy crawlies, and several spots in between. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email- [email protected] @deathcovenpod

Join River, Poppy, and Skye this week as they talk about the history of three different cemeteries across the world: Showmen's Rest, The Merry Cemetery, and Greyfriar's Kirkyard. They'll tell you tales of ghostly elephants, sharp tongued mother in laws, and the most loyal little puppy in the history of always. If you want to skip this episode's Hypothetical Game and go straight to the content, the cemetery talk starts at 17:25.*Trigger warning for discussion of car crashes during the Hypothetical. *Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email- [email protected] @deathcovenpod

* Trigger warning* Due to the nature of this episode, we discuss animal cruelty and animal death. Please listen at your own discretion. It's time for another Chef Boyardee Special! This week our very first guest Rachel joins us as Poppy tells six stories about animals that have - for some reason - been tried for witchcraft in some capacity. Try to guess which one she made up and try not to get too mad at her. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email- [email protected] @deathcovenpod

Guten Tag and welcome to Death Coven! Grab your sausage and pull up a chair, because this week Poppy tells us all about her Oma and German folklore. If you'd like to skip the hypothetical game, fast forward to 11:24.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email- [email protected] @deathcovenpod*Trigger Warning* This episode contains discussion of Germany before, during, and after World War II and mentions the persecution of Jewish people and the Holocaust. 

Hey, hi, hello, how ya doin'? Join us for our second episode exploring the Tarot covering the Empress, the Emperor, and the Hierophant. Things might get a little....Catholic?If you don't want to listen to this episode's hypothetical game, skip to 10:20. 

Welcome back dear listeners! We have an eclectic range of tales to share with you this week. Gather round the metaphorical campfire/taco bell parking lot at 11pm as the witches take you through our first ever "randomsode", where we just talk about whatever we want with no cohesive theme. Superstitions? Neanderthals? Divine madness and vengeance? We got it all baby! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.(EDITORS NOTE: Poppy is aware she pronounced "neanderthal" wrong in her section, she is sorry please be nice to her) Sources:Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art by Rebecca Wragg SykesKopanias, K., & MacGinnis, J. (2016). The Archaeology of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Adjacent Regions. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctvxrq0m8 Glatz, C. (2024a). Archaeology as Cultural Heritage in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Current Anthropology, 65(S26). Reynolds, T., Boismier, W., Farr, L., Hunt, C., Abdulmutalb, D., & Barker, G. (2016). New investigations at Shanidar Cave, Iraqi kurdistan. The Archaeology of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Adjacent Regions, 369–372. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctvxrq0m8.38 The Shanidar cave sounding, 1953 season, with notes concerning the discovery of the first Paleolithic skeleton in Iraq.", R. Solecki, Sumer, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 229-232. 1953Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS:Email- [email protected] @deathcovenpod

***TRIGGER WARNING***This episode contains discussions that may be sensitive for some listeners, including mentions of child abuse, infant death, and infertility. Listener discretion is advised.Welcome back to another installment of our ancestor series, dear listener! In this one, Skye takes the lead exploring the rich history of the Celts and Scotland. From fierce warriors, to scandalous royal affairs, listen and learn as we delve into the mists of time and discuss the formation of a nation and ancient peoples that are steeped in folklore, legend, and...some more unsavory details (as history typically goes)If you would like to skip today's hypothetical and get right into the meat of the episode skip to- 27:[email protected] @deathcovenpod

Test your Death Coven knowledge! For our 20th Episode, Skye hosts a special "Who Said That?" challenge. River and Poppy face the ultimate test: identifying which of the three of us uttered the most bizarre and out-of-context lines from our previous episodes. Place your bets on who will get the most correct. Join us for the fun and celebrate 20 episodes of Death Coven!How many did YOU get [email protected] @deathcovenpod

What's that in the sky? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a 7 mile wide asteroid destined to end life as we know it? No, it's another Poppy-sode heading straight for your ear holes! Don't worry, the impact of this episode probably won't disrupt the global climate causing a decades long winter. Probably. This week, Poppy talks us through the Big 5 Mass Extinctions. What was the world like? How did it happen? What changed afterwards? Then she gives us a deeper dive into the Chicxulub Event A.K.A. the asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs. Tuck cozily into whatever your version of a little mammalian burrow is and travel back millions of years with us to the day the dinosaurs died. *Content Warning*: This episode discusses topics such as animal death, climate change, and existential tragedy. Please listen with care. If you'd like to skip the hypothetical, the game ends at 9:28.Sources:The Day the Dinosaurs Died - Kurzgesagt video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFCbJmgeHmA The Last Days of the Dinosaurs: An Asteroid, Extinction, and the Beginning of Our World  by Riley BlackEntangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds, & Shape Our FutureAbe, S. (2002, February 12). NASA astrobiology. NASA. https://astrobiology.nasa.gov/news/the-great-dying/ Allen, G. (2022, July 22). The late permian mass extinction explained. Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/the-late-permian-mass-extinction-explained Ross, J. R. P., & Ross, C. A. (2025, February 1). The Permian Environment. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/Permian-Period/Paleoclimate ExtinctZoo Podcast: The Closest Life Has Ever Come To Going Extinct, (2024, November 2)Pearson, M. R., Benson, R. B. J., Upchurch, P., Fröbisch, J., & Kammerer, C. F. (2013). Reconstructing the diversity of early terrestrial herbivorous tetrapods. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, 372, 42–49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.palaeo.2012.11.008 Bradley, S. (2017, July 31). Massive underground magma pulse caused the world’s largest mass-extinction. Wired. https://www.wired.com/story/greenhouse-gas-caused-the-worlds-largest-mass-extinction-say-geologists/ Black, R. (2020, September 15). Why birds survived, and dinosaurs went extinct, after an asteroid hit earth | smithsonian. smithsonianmag.com. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/why-birds-survived-and-dinosaurs-went-extinct-after-asteroid-hit-earth-180975801/ Zheng, X., Wang, X., Sullivan, C., Zhang, X., Zhang, F., Wang, Y., Li, F., & Xu, X. (2018). Exceptional dinosaur fossils reveal early origin of avian-style digestion. Scientific Reports, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-32202-x Sanders, R. (2024, June 11). Our earliest primate ancestors rapidly spread after dinosaur extinction. Berkeley News. https://news.berkeley.edu/2021/02/24/our-earliest-primate-ancestors-rapidly-spread-after-dinosaur-extinction/ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS: Email- [email protected] @deathcovenpod

Welcome back listeners! In this weeks episode we're kicking off a series all about honoring our ancestors and where we came from. Join us and listen to River yap about the Pennsylvania Dutch practice of Braucherei, folk remedies for man and beast, and their own candid feelings about modern day Christianity in general. As with all folk systems of belief it's important for us all the be respectful to those who practice. Always remember to be curious and be kind. *Sources*https://www.glencairnmuseum.org/newsletter/2017/3/2/powwowing-in-pennsylvaniahttps://www.jstor.org/stable/533169?seq=45Hex and Spellwork: Magical Practices of the Pennsylvania Dutch - Karl Herr

Gather 'round the Cauldron, listeners, because Death Coven is serving up a cryptid potluck! This week, Poppy, River, and Skye are each bringing a dish to the table-a cryptid of their choosing-and trust us, the menu is...eclectic. Poppy delves into the eerie depths of the forest, exploring a creature that mimics the familiar, yet holds a chilling, uncanny twist. Prepare for unsettling encounters and a lingering sense of unease as she dissects possible explanations for this woodland creature. River, ever the keeper of hearth and home, shares a tale of a domestic spirit. Discover the gentle magic of a creature that reminds us that not all supernatural encounters are terrifying. And Skye? Expect a journey into the damp, mossy corners of Pennsylvania, where a creature born of sorrow weeps its way through the wilderness. Prepare for a mix of pity, wonder, awe, and a touch of the bizarre.Join us as we explore the diverse tapestry of cryptid lore, from the unsettling to the endearing, and the downright peculiar. We'll unravel the mysteries and share our theories on these little guys.So, dim the lights, light a candle, and join us for an episode that's sure to leave you pondering the hidden wonders and unsettling mysteries that lurk just beyond our perception. [email protected]@deathcovenpod

Hey hey hey, grab your favorite deck and get ready to LEARN because this week we're diving into a new series about the Major Arcana! We'll talk through the Fool, the Magician, and the High Priestess, diving deep into the symbolism of the cards. Who are they? What do they want? And which one gave birth on a horse? Join us and find out.**To skip the hypothetical and get straight to the content go to 10:49**Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS: Email - [email protected] - @deathcovenpod 

Welcome or welcome back dear listeners! Join us in this weeks episode as River takes us through the fascinating and sometimes heartbreaking story of St Francis of Assisi. Learn about the man who founded a revolutionary religious order in medieval Italy, wrote the first poem in vernacular Italian, and charmed most everyone that met him through his sincerity, humor, and conviction. You'll also learn some ways of working with St Francis of Assisi that can assist you in your own spiritual practice, from petitioning for the health and safety of your beloved pets to matters of self assurance and faith. We hope you enjoy the episode, River certainly enjoyed yapping about this saint :^)*Sources*Reluctant Saint: The Life of Francis of Assisi by Donald Spoto St. Anthony's Tongue: St Francis of Assisi (podcast)

Join Skye, River, and Poppy on a purrfectly delightful episode of the Death Coven Podcast: Meet the Cats!Get ready for some serious feline fun as we introduce you to our furry friends: Mow, Garnet, Pickle, Berry, Angus, Hermes, and Harvey. We'll share their unique origin stories, quirky personalities, adorable appearances, and how these seven captivating creatures enrich our lives (and sometimes disrupt our recordings).Tune in for  heartwarming tales, hilarious antics, and a whole lot of cat-itude!**To skip the hypothetical and get straight to the content go to 13:36**Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explor the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS: Email- [email protected]: @deathcovenpod

We're back!!After a little holiday hiatus, the witches are ready to slap down some strange stories about unbelievable deaths from the 13th to the 21st century. Can you spot which story is fake, or will you get Chef Boyardeed?If you would like to skip the hypothetical, this game ends at 8:11.Sources:Paris as it was and as it is, or, A sketch of the French capital : illustrative of the effects of the revolution, with respect to sciences, literature, arts, religion, education, manners, and amusements by Francis William Blagdon. (1803)"George Plantagenet, duke of Clarence". Encyclopedia Britannica. 17 Oct. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/biography/George-Plantagenet-duke-of-Clarence.Visit a beard that killed its owner. by Eric Grundhauser. Atlas Obscura. (26 Sept. 2018). https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/beard-braunau-steininger-hans Murder! Intrigue! Astronomers? by John Tierney. The New York Times. (29 Nov. 2010) https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/30/science/30tierney.html Spencer, Samuel. By J. Isaac Copeland and Jerry C. Cashion. NCpedia. (1994) https://www.ncpedia.org/biography/spencer-samuel "Killed by a Drunken Bear". The Nottingham Evening Post. (27 Aug. 1891)Three dead after Dog Falls 13 floors.The Canberra Times. (1988)Crocodile blamed for Congo air crash. NBCUniversal News Group. (21 Oct. 2010) https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna39781214 Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS: Email- [email protected] @deathcovenpodReminder: Going forward, episodes will be released every other Thursday. <3

Hi everyone, just dropping a little note to let you know that we will not be releasing an episode this week.Additionally, beginning in 2025, we will be shifting to an every other week cadence. Don't worry, we'll still drop fresh hot new episodes every other Thursday, and we may have some fun bonus content in the works...Until we see you again, happy holidays, blessed Yule, be safe, be well, you are loved!- Death Coven

**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains content that may be disturbing to some listeners such as animal death, suicide, suicidal ideation, as well as prolonged conversations about deaths of real people. If you are not in a place to listen to this type of content we understand and suggest you skip this one. Keep yourselves safe <3Join the coven as we delve into a deeply personal and introspective conversation about our individual experiences with death and the afterlife. In this episode, we shed a little bit of the playful banter and explore the profound impact death has had on our lives, from childhood encounters to more recent losses. We share intimate stories of how we've navigated grief, confronted mortality, and ultimately found solace and wisdom in the face of the inevitable. This episode offers a raw and honest glimpse into our personal journeys with death, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences and find comfort in shared vulnerability. Tune in for a conversation that explores the profound depths of mortality and the transformative power of facing the veil. If you would like to skip the hypothetical and jump right into today's topic go to- 29:45Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS: Email- [email protected] @deathcovenpod

Come along with the witches this week as we take you through four haunted locations around the world! Each place has its own chilling tale—whether it’s a haunted hotel in Colorado, a hospital in Alabama, a centuries-old Scottish fortress with a bloody past, or the largest ossuary in the world.  Prepare for a tour through the world’s most haunted places, where every shadow has a story to tell... Sources:Haunted Places of Scotland by Martin CoventryHaunted Castles & Houses of Scotland by Martin CoventryGhosts of the Scottish Borders: Haunting Tales from Littledean Tower by Eerie Edinburgh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVJHNdI4HKEWyatt vs. Stickney https://disabilityjustice.org/wyatt-v-stickneyDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS: Email- [email protected] deathcovenpod

Poppy-sode Part 2!  Grab your mourning veil and prepare to be spooked, because in this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the weird and wonderful world of the Victorian Era—a time when death was just a little extra. We’re talking about bizarre deaths, over-the-top funeral rituals, and ghosts that love to.....undulate? This week, Poppy tells us some curious tales from the time that highlight the wacky beliefs and practices that the death obsessed Victorians reveled in. Prepare to giggle, gasp, and fall back on your fainting couch!General content warning for discussion of the death of children, spouses, and other loved ones, suicide, funerals, mourning, cannibalism, and graphic depictions of death and dead bodies.Sources:The Victorian Book of the Dead selected and edited by Chris WoodyardModern Death: How Medicine Changed the End of Life by Haider Warraich

It's time for another Poppy-sode! Join us this week as Poppy takes us on a meandering journey through Victorian funeral fads and fancies.  In this episode, we explore the Victorian obsession with death, including quirky customs like floriography (the language of flowers), and how capitalism shaped mourning practices. We’ll also dive into the death-adjacent careers that thrived during the Victorian era and much more. This week, the witches also play some games and share  their own experiences and thoughts on funeral practices and mourning traditions. Was the Victorians' notorious obsession with death unique...or is a fascination with our ultimate end part of what defines humanity? Let's talk about it.General content warning for discussion of the death of children, spouses, and other loved ones, suicide, funerals, and mourning.Sources:The Victorian Book of the Dead selected and edited by Chris WoodyardModern Death: How Medicine Changed the End of Life by Haider WarraichThe New England Journal of Medicine, first edition (1812)"Mortality in the United States, 2022". NCHS Data Brief No. 492.  (March 2024)"A Profile of Death and Dying in America." Institute of Medicine. (1997)"Americans Die - is there really no place like home?”  Watcherman, et al. New England Journal of Medicine. (2022)Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS: Email- [email protected] deathcovenpod

Join your favorite witches, River, Skye, and Poppy, on a culinary journey through the divine realms! This week on Death Coven, we're exploring the fascinating world of foods associated with different deities.Discover the symbolism behind offerings to The Morrigan, such as apples and milk, and delve into the underworld delicacies favored by Persephone and Hades, like pomegranates and quince. We'll even discuss the more shocking practices associated with Dionysus, including the ancient ritual of omophagy (live sacrifice).Get ready for a mouthwatering exploration of the intersection between food, folklore, and faith. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!***IF YOU WANT TO SKIP THE LIVE SACRIFICE PORTION SKIP 36:38-44:39!!***email: [email protected]: @deathcovenpodRescources:Dionysus- The Rituals of Sparagmos and Omophagy in Tragedy, Romance, and Horror Genres by David S. Stymeisthttps://mspace.lib.umanitoba.ca/bitstream/1993/19049/1/Stymeist_The_rituals.pdfKoliva Recipehttps://www.hellenion.org/recipes/recipe-for-koliva/The Morrigan- Celtic Lore and Spellcraft of the Dark Goddess: Invoking The Morrigan by Stephanie WoodfieldHerbs: Medicine & Mysticism by Sybil LeekGuinness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GuinnessHorses Drinking Beer: https://www.petmd.com/horse/can-horses-drink-beer"The Taking of Connla": https://emeraldisle.ie/the-taking-of-connlaPersephone & Hades-Pomegranates: Rich in History and Taste by Lorna J SassQuince: Myth, Magic, and Modern Devotion by Jamie Waggoner Cooking Quince Made Easy: mycancalekitchen.com

Welcome back dear listeners. In this weeks episode the witches are talking about mental health, how it impacts and intersects with their spiritual practices, and how they cope during The Dark Half. The colder seasons can be hard on us all for various reasons, but with cunning, compassion, and creativity you can find new ways to not just endure, but find beauty in the darkness. Hopefully by joining Skye, River, and Poppy in this episode you'll feel less alone if you find yourself struggling to juggle your mental health and magical practice, and maybe even think of some new ways to integrate coping skills in your own day to day life.Grab a warm drink, a snack, and snuggle in for this much more candid and cozy episode with the witches. Remember to be kind to yourself, and be kind to each other always, especially in this upcoming season. General Trigger Warning for discussing less pleasant aspects of mental health, nothing severe or intense, but use your best judgement on deciding whether or not you're in a good place to hear it. If you decide to skip this weeks episode we understand and we'll see you next week xoxoDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft.SOCIALS: Email- [email protected] deathcovenpod

In this spine-chilling follow-up to our Halloween special, your favorite death witches return to explore the bizarre audio phenomena that occurred during our last episode, along with some other spooky happenings that followed recording. But the mysteries don’t end there—during this very recording, more inexplicable sounds and disturbances make their presence known. Is it the work of spirits....or just weird technical glitches?Pull up a chair,  grab yourself about 100 deviled eggs, und machen Sie es sich bequem. Join us as we goof, gab, and share how we've been experiencing the thinning of the veil. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft. 

Blessed Samhain, dear listeners! In this spine-chilling Halloween episode, join hosts Poppy, Skye, and River as they share their personal paranormal experiences and recount encounters that span the spectrum of spooky.Are the strange audio glitches just technical issues, or could it be the spirits of the past (or present) interrupting their session? You’ll have to tune in to find out!Snuggle up, light a candle, and grab your safety blanket as we journey through haunted tales from childhood homes to the mystical landscapes of Scotland. Meet a host of intriguing characters like The Hat Man, mimics, and actual bodies of water as our hosts discuss their own experiences with the uncanny and the supernatural.Delve into these eerie curiosities and listen at your own risk! Perfect for fans of ghost stories, Halloween folklore, and paranormal podcasts.Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft. 

Sweet dreams are made of this....In this episode, Poppy will lead us through the world of dreams. We delve into the magical practice of oneiromancy, the ancient art of dream interpretation linked to death and the underworld. Join us as we explore how dreams may reveal insights into our own minds....or even into other worlds entirely.Discover the historical roots of oneiromancy, its significance in various cultures, and the rituals that harness dreams as a tool for communication and discovery.Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft. Resources:The Path of Shadows: Chtonic Gods, Oneiromancy, and Necromancy in Ancient Greece by Gwendolyn TauntonThe Dream Interpretation Dictionary: Symbols, Signs, and Meanings by J.M. DeBordSamson, D.R., Clerget, A., Abbas, N. et al. Evidence for an emotional adaptive function of dreams: a cross-cultural study. Sci Rep 13, 16530 (2023).That Which I Dream is True: Dream Narratives in an Amazonian Community by Daniela M PelusoOther historical texts cited within the episode. 

In this enchanting episode, join the witches as they explore the animals associated with the death gods they worship. From the brawny bull to the mysterious eel, discover how these creatures play a significant role in various cultures and belief systems surrounding death.Not only will the trio share insights into these animals’ symbolism, but they’ll also sprinkle in some fun animal facts that will (hopefully) delight you! Learn how these real-life creatures are intertwined with the supernatural and how they influence the witches' practices.Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft. Resources:Celtic Lore and Spellcraft of the Dark Goddess: Invoking The Morrigan by Stephanie WoodfieldMuijres FT, Johansson LC, Bowlin MS, Winter Y, Hedenström A. Comparing aerodynamic efficiency in birds and bats suggests better flight performance in birds. PLoS One. 2012Irving, A.T., Ahn, M., Goh, G. et al. Lessons from the host defences of bats, a unique viral reservoir. Nature 589, 363–370 (2021). The Book of Eels by Patrick SvenssonEcstatic: For Dionysos by H. Jeremiah LewisSOCIALS: Email- [email protected], Instagram- @deathcovenpod

This week, the coven delves deep into the fascinating myths, rich histories, and unique practices surrounding their beloved deities: Hades, Persephone, Dionysus, and The Morrigan. Join the witches as they explore the intricate connections between these powerful gods and the realms of death, rebirth, and celebration. This episode offers a blend of storytelling, historical context, and personal reflections that will enchant both seasoned practitioners and curious listeners alike. Don’t miss out on this exploration of divine connections! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join our community of listeners as we explore the mysteries of the afterlife through the lens of witchcraft. Resources:The Path of Shadows: Cthonic Gods, Oneiromancy, & Necromancy in Ancient Greece - Gwendolyn TauntonEcstatic: For Dionysos - H. Jeremiah LewisGods of Love and Ecstasy: The Traditions of Shiva and Dionysos - Alain DanielouCeltic Lore and Spellcraft of the Dark Goddess: Invoking The Morrigan -Stephanie WoodfieldPriestess of The Morrigan: Prayers, Rituals & Devotional Work to The Great Queen- Stephanie WoodfieldDionysus Youtube Links: https://youtu.be/KUpL9X7JCNI?si=pLMgKdO2GrNrTmoOhttps://youtu.be/5brAr51ip_k?si=L-QSLDXQw2CML3gSSOCIALS: Email- [email protected], Instagram- @deathcovenpod**In The Morrigan segment Skye accidentally says "England" instead of "Ireland" she is aware and deeply apologizes for the blunder**

Meet Poppy, Skye, and River. How can three Death Witches be so full of life? Join us every Thursday and find out. Connect with us by sending your emails to [email protected] or on Instagram at @deathcovenpod.By the power of three!