Southern Bramble: a Podcast of Crooked Ways

This week we cross the ocean to speak with a content creator and practicing witch in Saipan. You can find them on all platforms @hexoterica

This week, we discuss the witchy aesthetic. What is it? Is it important? What in history has happened to create it? We talk about art, media, and the zeitgeist that is the iconic visage of the witch. Books discussed: All Them Witches, and The Witches Sabbath by Kekdon, and The Witches Devil by Roger J Horne.

In part 2 of this 2 part episode, we interview Dr. Al about his life as a cunning man, divination with geomancy, and his upcoming book Nazareth.

In part 1 of this 2 part episode, we interview Dr. Al about his life as a cunning man, divination with geomancy, and his upcoming book Nazareth.

In this episode, we discuss the history of curses, the perceived differences in jinxes and hexes, as well as ways one might detect and deflect any baleful magic sent one’s way. Extras include: a brief discussion on monkeypox, tangents about individual worldviews, and the crux of deciphering your own ethical code.

In this episode, we interview Mara Starling about her life as a witch living in Wales, her experience as a trans woman and it’s effect within her craft, her book Welsh Witchcraft , and growing up learning the folklore of her land.

In this episode, we go on a tour through the history of grimoires and magical tomes, as well as discuss the modern concepts of the book of shadows and it’s history. Lastly we leave you with some tips to help aid you in your magical record keeping.

In this episode, we interview Brandon Weston author of Ozark Folk Magic and Ozark Mountain Spell Book. They share all about being a generational Ozarker, a folk healer, and the research that went into writing their books. You can find Brandon at @ozarkhealingtraditions on Instagram.

This is an extra special episode about queerness, gender, and witchcraft. With a special blend of historical context and personal experience we share what it means to be queer, a witch, and how the ecology of the LGBTQIA community has evolved throughout time in religious and spiritual structures. Opening monologue from @plantbasedbirdgirl on tiktok.

In this episode, we interview thorn Mooney, an author and Gardnarian Wiccan to discuss her craft, differences in paths, and misconceptions about being Wiccan. You can find Thorn at @thornthewitch on Instagram and her books Traditional Wicca and The Witches Path wherever books are sold. SIDE NOTE: this was recorded back in march and Marshalls audio in this episode has several electronic interruptions that were only noticed upon completion of this recording. We apologize for any sound that is less than stellar quality. Marshall has since gotten a new mic and we will do our best to make sure this does not happen again. Luckily, it did not affect the interview or the quality of recordings from Austin or Thorn.