Southern Bramble: a Podcast of Crooked Ways

In this episode, we talk about Floriography, and the power that flowers contain.

Jesse & Austin discuss Holy Week and the secret witchcraft that lies in the week that God isn't looking, the saints are resting, and every Judas, Barrabas, and shatan walk the earth.

We discuss the everyday magic of kitchen witchery with Dawn Aurora Hunt

We discuss in our final instalment to the Elementals: the gnomes, and earthen magic.

We discuss the elementals of water, the undines, and tangentially, other water spirits, materia magica, and formula.

We talk about the spirits of air!

The discussion kicks off with thanks to supporters, weaving in nature's symbolism and spirituality. There's a deep dive into the transformative nature of prayer versus ancient pagan practices. The history of laudanum unveils its alchemical roots and complexities. Elementals are explored through Paracelsus's legacy, connecting ancient and modern witchcraft perspectives. Fire's power and passion are examined, revealing its vital role in rituals, while cultural perceptions of color spark intriguing conversations, tying into historical contexts.

we're back for season 5- we discuss the magic that can be found in the spice cabinet, from allspice to xanthan gum (okay, we left xanthan gum out of the episode, but what a fabulous binder indeed): Honorable mention we left out: saffron, a favorite spice of Austin's in much of his cooking.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alexander Cummins & Jesse Hathaway Diaz of Radio Free Golgotha, and open an Advent Calendar of Yuletide Goodies & Baddies.

in this episode, we discuss the magic of the invasive species, and grapple the terms of ethnobotanical eugenics, as well as discuss placehood of the witch in the environment.