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Join Collin and Ian for a brief exploration of kitchen magic and the importance of food and drink in magical practice. It is a scrumptious good time!

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Hail and welcome to the 2nd episode of Season 5! Today, Ian and Collin chat about the beings on a Pagan path. They discuss the complexity, obligations, and ideas that underlie their worldview when comes the complex spiritual ecosystem around them.

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Hail and welcome to the opening episode of Season 5! Today, Ian and Collin chat about morality and values on a Pagan path. They discuss the complexity, obligations, and ideas that underlie their own morals as well as how they apply them.

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Join Collin and Ian for the exciting finale to Season 4! We reflect on this season and make known some hopes for the next one.

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Hail and Welcome to another episode of The Crone's Porch hosted by Collin and Ian. In this episode, we explore mundane offerings and devotionals that we do regularly as well as the formats we do them in.

Enjoy our opening bloopers too!

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Welcome back to another episode, this time joined by a special guest. We are talking about all things households. What does it mean to be a Pagan Household, how can you make your home more magickal, and what are good first steps? All and more were discussed so give a listen!

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Hail and Welcome to another episode of The Crone's Porch hosted by Collin and Ian. In this episode, we explore our Crone Path and talk about how, in the last 4 years, our tradition has really shifted. We talk about shame healing, exploring our heritage as the children of immigrants, and our relationship with the land we currently call home.

The episode may be short, but the content is oh-so-sweet. So please pull up a rocking chair, grab your favorite lap blanket, and join us on The Crone's Porch.

Hi there! Today Collin and Ian talk about the way they approach Slavic Paganism. It is a somewhat meandering look at diasporic Slavic traditions of our Slavic Paganism.

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Hello and welcome back to The Crone's Porch. We hope you had a Joyous Kupala On today's episode, we interview Dr. Joe Stahlman, an amazing guy and scholar of Tuscarora descent. We talk about beliefs, reconciliation, and Joe's work. Please tune in and hear what Joe has to say. It is so important.

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Some other interviews Dr. Stahlman has given:

IMAGINE Buffalo 2-22-2022 Dr. Joe Stahlman: www.youtube.com/watch?v=17gVs0nZ8D0

History and Culture of the Seneca Nation by Dr. Joe Stahlman: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n7ZZoQw_B0

ITPS Podcast Season 2 Episode 5: Joe Stahlman: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/season-2-episode-5-joe-stahlman/id1528185572?i=1000576081179

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast The Trial of Nancy Bowen featuring Dr. Joe Stahlman: https://thebuffalohistorymuseum.podbean.com/e/the-trial-of-nancy-bowen-featuring-dr-joe-stahlman/

Hello and welcome back to The Crone's Porch. We hope you had a Joyous Beltane! On today's episode, Collin and Ian just finished their personal read-through of the Havamal (Ian for the 1st time, Collin on another read-through) and wanted to share their thoughts. We explore what the Havamal is, how the interpretations and experiences impacted their practices, and how this religious text influences their lives and world-view. We also explore our relationship with Odin and how this text fits into our independent practices.

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Welcome to the Crone's Porch and welcome to April's episode! On this episode, Ian and Collin explore what to expect when you have expectations in the field of magick, ritual, and religious experience. They talk about religious trauma, finding fun, and the importance of community.

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Welcome to the Crone's Porch and welcome to March's episode. In this episode Collin and Ian talk about the tradition of Sumbel with a special guest. They explore the origins, the methods, and the creativity that goes into holding a Sumbel. We hope you enjoy this episode.

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Welcome back to The Crone's Porch and welcome to another episode. In this episode, Collin and Ian explore vows and what vows look like. From vows to the gods to vows to the community, we try to hit it all. We hope this trend of exploring our practice continues and we hope you enjoy it too.

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Hello and welcome to The Crone's Porch, a podcast about magick, pagan faith, and two queer people exploring the world together. This is the SEASON 4 PREMIER and we are so excited you have joined us. This season, Collin and Ian plan to return to their roots and talk more about practice, connect with other practitioners, and explore new parts of their faith. Who knows, there might be a few surprises along the way!

Whether you are joining us for the first time, or a returning listener, thank you for being here with us on this journey. Merry Meet, Merry Part, and Merry Meet Again!

Join us for a Yuletide meditation for the 12 days of Yule. Collin will walk you through the meditative journey from day to day. This is an accompaniment to the 12 Days Challenge Collin created. Please sit back, relax, and follow along with our Yule meditation this year.

Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tORhpgKnYaLXR59PF-SS6nmz0hVvdBwYjjIHSf40BaU/edit?usp=sharing

Join us for a Yuletide meditation for the 12 days of Yule. Collin will walk you through the meditative journey from day to day, accompanied by music to set each step. This is an accompaniment to the 12 Days Challenge Collin created. Please sit back, relax, and follow along with our Yule meditation this year. 

Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tORhpgKnYaLXR59PF-SS6nmz0hVvdBwYjjIHSf40BaU/edit?usp=sharing

Collin just wanted to extend a brief apology to some folks, especially Wiccans and Reconstructionists. Thanks for listening!

Hail and Welcome. We here at The Crone's Porch wanted to thank you for listening. Whether you are a new or a veteran listener, thank you for being here and hanging with us. On this episode, Collin and Ian revisit the season and reflect on the content and the plans for the future.

We will return in the new year so have a blessed holiday season but in the meantime, pull up your rocking chair, grab your favorite lap blanket, and join us on The Crone's Porch.

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Crone's Porch! There is only one episode left before the season 3 finale and that is wild. Thank you for listening.

On this episode, Collin and Ian explore morals and values. What they are, how our faiths inform and are informed by them, and how we live them in everyday life. It's definitely a fun one.

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Hello and Welcome back to the Crone's Porch.

This episode is just Ian... and it is a little late, but water is wet so here we are. For this episode, The Crone's Porch is taking a different spin on the High Holiday Bonus Episode and instead providing a recorded guided meditation complete with a casted circle, calling entities, and calling ancestors. These practices are very close to Ian's practices and are a great method to utilize when practicing solo, or in small groups. We hope you enjoy this and that it brings you meaning, joy, or whatever you may need.

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Hello and welcome to September and another Episode of The Crone's Porch! On this episode, Collin and Ian are joined by Public Speaker, Magician, and Mentalist Extrodinaire, Erica Sodos! They chat about the role of faith in her shows, a little about her background, and about everything in between. It's a conversation you don't want to miss!

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And check out Erica!

• http://www.ericasodos.com/
• @ericasodos

Hello and welcome to another episode of The Crone's Porch. Remember how two years ago, Collin and Ian talked about leaving the word Pagan behind? Well, if you didn't go check out the episode titled "Crone Tangent: Is it time to leave Pagan Behind?" on August 14th, 2020. If you did and you are here listening to this episode, well Collin and Ian have come to some new conclusions about the identity of Pagan. So listen on and see a two-year journey in the making that continues to go onward.

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Welcome back to The Crone's Porch and to another Wheel of the Year Special. The games are upon us again, but Collin and Ian take a different approach this time to talking about this High Holiday Tradition. We wanted to connect with a talk about some of the solitary practices that can be a part of this day for our Solitary Magick Folk out there. So here's to Lugh and here's to the games and may they be forever in your favor.

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Welcome back to The Crone's Porch and this July Episode. Today's episode is a bit long, but Collin and Ian wanted to talk about the current political climate here in the United States, especially related to Religious Freedom and the use of religion to strip rights from people.

We wanted to encourage folks to have these conversations with their communities and really work to help each other in the ways we can during these times. Also be sure to check out podcasts, social media, and other posts from folks directly impacted by this.

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Hail and Welcome to another stop on the Wheel of the Year. This stop is Litha, the first harvest, the longest day of sun, and a perfect opportunity to light a fire and gather 'round your community for joy and celebration. This year, Collin and Ian take up the journey of Grimnir (Odin), specifically their sacrifice at the top of Yggdrasil. We dive into what it means to take up new sources of knowledge and what it means to sacrifice yourself to yourself. 

It's not too long of an episode and you get some cool fire sound effects in the background so... pull up your rocking chair, grab your favorite lap blanket, and join us on The Crone's Porch.

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Hello and welcome back to The Crone's Porch. In this episode, Collin and Ian have a guest! The lovely Venus joins us to talk about all things magick. Our journey together traces its roots to a student group Collin and Ian led during their Graduate Program, but the relationship lives on. We talk about what Venus is up to, how their journey started, and how student groups (and groups in general) play a role in our development as practitioners.

So pour yourself a beverage of choice, grab your favorite lap blanket, and join us on The Crone's Porch.

Connect with Venus:

• @lofidaydreamer - Instagram
• Ko-fi.com/venus_devotee
• venus-devotee.carrd.co

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Hail and Welcome to another Wheel of the Year episode. It is Beltaine... well Beltaine was May 1st, but we are busy people so we are celebrating now! And this episode, we are celebrating the Union of Marzanna and Jarillo at their beautiful wedding!

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Good Morning and Welcome to the Crone's Porch. In this episode, Collin and Ian take a moment in the morning to appreciate the sun in their many facets. They talk about rituals, deities, practices, and much more. Rise and shine with us on this lovely morning of magick.

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Welcome to a new episode of The Crone's Porch. In this episode, Collin and Ian break out their resumes, brush off their cover letters, and talk Magickal Professions. They talk about how magick has impacted their careers, how it comes up in their current work, and how they hope to continue to develop their practice in the future.

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Welcome back to the Crone's Porch where we (a little late) discuss our takeaways from Ostara. We just have a chat about the things we do and lessons we learn at this time through our spiritual spring cleaning and the wrap up of introspective winter magick. Warning: we talk about work a lot. 

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Welcome to a new episode of The Crone's Porch! In this episode, we are taking a bit of a gentle stroll through the world of religious philosophy, looking forward to what makes a Modern Deity. Enjoying the conversation? Let us know! We want to hear from you!

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Hail and Welcome to another Wheel of the Year Episode. It is Imbolc time, a period of rest and relaxation and an opportunity to set some new intentions leading to the changing of the seasons! Join us as we both reflect thinking about where we were last year and looking ahead toward what comes next.

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Hail and Welcome to Season 3 of the Crone's Porch! We want to thank all of our listeners, both new and returning, for listening to our content and joining into our chaotic lives as gender gremlins with a love for chaos. Thank you so much and we hope you continue to find value in our content and share it with your friends and families!

On this most special Season 3 Premiere, Collin and Ian dive back into the origins of the podcast and explore Queerness and Magick and where they are now in their journies. This episode will serve as an introduction to the season as we are trying to keep the trend of exploring Queerness in Magick in Season 3.

Also this season, we will be uploading main episodes on the 2nd Friday of every month to help smooth out the release of content so mark your calendars!

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Throw on you favorite lap blanket and join Collin for a VERY short introduction to the Young God cycle! Wishing everyone a merry Yuletide!

Hail and Welcome to the Season Finale of Season 2! We never thought we would get this far let alone be geared up for a brand new season of The Crones Porch, coming Jan/Feb 2022! Thank you so much for your support, both new and continued. We do this for many reasons, but one is the fact that someone could find value and support in our experiences.

In this episode, we take a look back at Season 2 and talk about what we thought. We discuss our favorite moments, our struggles, and what we hope to create for Season 3. 

As a reminder, there will be no main episodes over the holiday season, just a Yule wheel of the year episode coming in mid-December.

So, without further delay for the last time in Season 2, pull up your rocking chair, grab your favorite lap blanket, and join us on The Crone's Porch.

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Hello and Welcome back for another wheel of the year episode! I know what you're thinking... ALREADY!?!? Yes, it is here and a NEW HOLIDAY EMERGES! Welcome to Crone's Day. A day of fun, excitement, and a new excuse to dive deeper into our path. Join us on the first of this holiday's celebrations.

Thanks for sticking with us as we come to the end of our Second Season!! It is so cool we get to do this and you are a part of that journey!

Our finale will be coming out soon along with some more wheel of the year episodes and then on to Season 3 in Late-Jan/Early-Feb 2022!

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Hello and welcome to the most wonderful time of the year... although a little behind. Again I'm (Ian) is sorry, work got busy! On this episode, we go deeper into Samhain and talk about our new beginnings with a new wheel we are trying out for the first time! Exciting!!!

Thanks for sticking with us as we come to the end of our Second Season!! It is so cool we get to do this and you are a part of that journey!

Our finale will be coming out soon along with some more wheel of the year episodes and then on to Season 3 in Late-Jan/Early-Feb 2022!

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Hello and Welcome Back to another episode of The Crone's Porch. We are heading to the end of another great season. On this episode, Collin and Ian talk about the Good People/The Fair Folk. We explore myths, ideas, practices, and our own plans for diving into this world of magic.

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Welcome back to the Crone's Porch and I (Ian) am so sorry for the lateness of this episode. Fall is a stressful time and the new job got in the way a bit, but never fear, we are back with a new Wheel of the Year episode. This stop is Mabon and this time, we took a more sorrowful approach to the high holiday. High Holidays are not always cheerful and not all lessons are enjoyable, but Collin and Ian still learned a whole lot and wanted to share it with you.

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Welcome back to the Crone's Porch! On this episode, Collin and Ian explore "The Crone Aesthetic". We're talking about clothes, symbols, style, and how we each came to our own aesthetic as Crone Practitioners. Shout out to the 90s babies who developed their aesthetic purely on Power Rangers and Disney!

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