Southern Bramble: a Podcast of Crooked Ways
By Austin & Marshall
Join Austin and Marshall, two queer witches, as they explore topics in the world of witchcraft and the cunning arts in this biweekly podcast.
Southern Bramble: a Podcast of Crooked WaysJul 05, 2022
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Season 4 Espisode 10: Circean Witchcraft With Nick Dickinson
In this episode, we talk to Nick Dickinson @ Urbanwizard about Kirke/ Circe and the Titanic Witchpower that is the Titaness Circe
May 07, 202401:37:42
Season 4, Episode 9: a Discussion on Topic of Witchblood
In this episode, we open the doorway into discussing the sordid topic of Witchblood. What is it? Why do people have such strong reactions surrounding it? We talk about different theories, understandings, mythologies, and transformations that have given meaning to this infamous concept over time.
Apr 23, 202457:37
Season 4, Episode 8: Chaos Magick With Ivy Corvus
Ivy the Occultist talks Choas Magick With Marshall & Austin
Apr 09, 202401:43:26
Season 4, Episode 7: Grass roots Witchcraft
In this episode, we discuss building a connection within your craft in your own landscape and with the spirits of place.
Apr 08, 202401:33:56
Season 4, Episode 6: the Art of Witchcraft with Devin Forst
In this episode, we interview Devin Forst also known as @devforst on instagram. We discuss his practice, his art and illustrations, the practice of magic through imagery, and his book/oracle cards which teach the history of witches and witchcraft throughout time.
Mar 12, 202401:20:41
Season 4, Episode 5: the Yasssification of Witchcraft
In this episode, we discuss the popularization of witchcraft in the modern era, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Feb 27, 202401:32:52
Season 4, Episode 4: Quimbanda With Jesse Hathaway Diaz
In this weeks episode, we interview Jesse Hathaway Diez, Tata Quimbanda of Cabula Mavile Kitula kia N'Jila, about his his Quimbanda de Angola Lineage.
Feb 13, 202401:51:05
Season 4, Episode 3: Ask a Witch
In this episode, we answer questions sent to us on Patreon and Instagram surrounding witchcraft, occultism, our own spiritual experiences, and advice on a myriad of mystical things.
Jan 30, 202401:31:20
Season 4, Episode 2: Gnomes with Nay
dIn this epsiode, Austin and Marshall talk with Nay Noordmans of @houseofgnomi to discuss gnomes and household spirits.
Jan 16, 202401:18:04
Season 3, Episode 23: the Three Magi with Dr Alexander Cummins
In this episode, we interview Dr Al Cummins about the history, the magic, and the ritual of the Three Magi, Three Kings, or Three Wise Men.
Dec 31, 202301:19:56
Season 3, Episode 22: Ancestor Work with Ben Stimpson
In this episode, we interview Ben Stimpson who just published his book Ancestral Whispers. We discuss ancestor work, the effect it has on you personally and spiritually, and the color blue. Find ben at his website benstimpson.com
Nov 28, 202301:46:09
Season 3, Episode 21: Scott Cunningham: The Path Taken with Christine Cunningham Ashworth
In this episode, we interview Christine Cunningham Ashworth, the author of The Path Taken and sister of the late Scott Cunningham. We speak about growing up in the Cunningham household, Scotts life writing about Wicca, and discussing his legacy left behind which has affected so many of us within the craft today.
Nov 07, 202301:23:03
Season 3 Episode 20, All Hallows Eve Special: Initiations
We discuss a frightfully spooktacular topic: Initiations into Witchcraft! Happy Halloween
Oct 24, 202301:16:17
Season 3, Episode 19: Icelandic Plant Magic with Albert Bjorn
In this Episode, Albert Bjorn returns to talk about his new book Icelandic Plant Magic: Folk Herbalism of the North
Oct 10, 202302:01:39
Season 3, Episode 18: KitchenToad at your service
In this episode, we interview Mahigan a Canadian practitioner, creator of magical items, and service magician for clients on an offline. We have in-depth discussions about ethics of doing work for others as well as our own individual takes on spirituality, Magick, and more. Be sure to catch Mahigan at @kitchentoad on Instagram as well as for services and products at www.Kitchentoad.com
Sep 26, 202301:29:54
Season 3 Episode 17: Witchcraft Unchained with Craig Spencer
In this episode, we bring back the author of "ARADIA A MODERN GUIDE TO CHARLES GODFREY LELAND'S GOSPEL OF THE WITCHES", Craig Spencer discusses with us his new book Witchcraft Unchained
Sep 12, 202302:18:22
Season 3, Episode 16: From Screen to Spellbook
In this episode, we discuss the media's influence in modern witchcraft and adapting real life practice from film and television.
Aug 29, 202301:47:12
Season 3, Episode 15: Surfing the Celestial with David Davis of Porous Palms
We interview David Davis of @PorousPalms to discuss celestial and planetary magic
Aug 15, 202301:29:52
Season 3, Episode 14: a Primer in Potions
In this episode, Austin and Marshall discuss potions, their history, famous potion makers, tools in potion making, and philosophies behind them.
Aug 01, 202301:36:44
Season 3, Episode 13 Infinity Pools of Death with Olivia Graves the Witch of Wonderlust
In this episode, Austin and Marshall interview Olivia Graves @ Thewitchofwonderlust to talk about magic, death, and more
Jul 18, 202301:51:03
Season 3, Episode 12 The Green Witches Guide to Magical Plants & Flowers With Chris Young & Susan Ottaviano
Marshall and Austin Interview Chris Young and Susan Ottaviano about their new book The Green Witches Guide to Plants & Flowers
Jul 04, 202301:05:54
Season 3, Episode 11: Sorcery, the Summer, and the Solstice
In this episode, Austin and Marshall discuss the summer solstice, following the seasons during the longest days of the year, and magic associated during the peak of the suns reign.
Jun 20, 202301:25:53
Season 3, Episode 10: Sigilcraft
In this episode, we discuss all things Sigils: in history, in modernity, their use in grimoires, astrology, methods of creation/activation, and more.
Jun 06, 202301:23:34
Season 3, Episode 9: The Black Book of Jonathan Knotsbristle With Chris Allaun
In this episode, Austin and Marshall talk about the necromantic fancies of Chris Allaun, in his new work The Black Book of Jonathan Knotsbristle
May 23, 202301:45:56
Season 3, Episode 8: Trafficking with Familiars
In this episode, we discuss trafficking with familiar spirits, the history of Familiars, and ways to apply working with familiar's in your craft.
May 09, 202301:36:19
Season 3, Episode 7: The Magical Matthew Venus
In this episode, Marshall and Austin talk about Mays Eve, Walpurgisnacht, Hexennacht, and Beltane with Matthew Venus of @Spiritusarcanum. We also discuss community, Austin and Matthews upcoming collaboration, as well as the Salem Witchcraft and Folklore Festival.
Apr 25, 202301:42:46
Season 3, Episode 6: The Hoodoo That You Do with Juju @jujuworkin
In this episode we talk to our friend Juju of @jujuworkin on Instagram.
Apr 14, 202301:41:36
Season 3, Episode 5: A Very Cunning Interview
In this episode, Austin interviews, Marshall all about his first publication, Cunning Words: a Grimoire of Tales and Magic (now available on Amazon. Warning: light spoilers
Mar 28, 202301:16:32
Season 3, Episode 4: Mexican Sorcery with Laura Davila
In this episode, we interview Laura Devila ( @daphne_la_hechicera ) about her book Mexican Sorcery: A Practical Guide to Brujeria de Rancho CLICK HERE FOR LINK.
Mar 14, 202301:36:23
Season 3, Episode 3: Tools of the Trade
In this episode we discuss a wide rage of tools used in witchcraft and our personal practices.
Feb 28, 202301:49:21
Season 3, Episode 2: What the Folk? Folk Catholicism with The Red Text
Marshall and Austin discuss Folk Catholicism, Witchcraft, and complexities with Ry and Voga of The Red Text Podcast
Feb 14, 202301:35:58
Season 3, Episode 1: Personal Power
In this episode, we open the new year and the new season talking about goals and catching up after the holidays. The main topic of the day is personal power. Where does a witches power come from? Is it internal or external? What are spirit contracts? What does it mean to evoke or invoke? How do deities fit in here? And we even get into personal cosmologies of our own practices.
Jan 31, 202301:48:26
Season 2, Episode 27: Winter Folklore with Cory Thomas Hutcheson
In this episode, Cory Thomas Hutcheson joins us to talk all about winter and holiday folklore. Cory is the author of New World Witchery and color host of the podcast New World Witchery. You can find him at @newworldwitchery on Instagram
Dec 20, 202202:06:07
Season 2, Episode 26: Music & Magic With Brittany Hölljes of Delta Rae
Austin And Marshall interview Brittany Hölljes of Delta Rae
Song Credit: ' The Beast' Eric Holljes / Ian Holljes / Brittany Holljes
The Beast lyrics © Eric Holljes Music
Song Credit: ' The Beast' Eric Holljes / Ian Holljes / Brittany Holljes
The Beast lyrics © Eric Holljes Music
Dec 06, 202202:08:28
Season 2, Episode 25: Aradia a Modern guide to the Gospel of the Witches with Craig Spencer
Episode Note: Austin was traveling at the time of this recording so his audio isn’t as clean but still completely audible. In this extra long episode, we interview Craig Spencer, the author of Aradia: A Modern Guide to Charles Godfrey Leland‘s Gospel of the Witches. We discuss the myth, the history, the controversy, and the beauty that is this mysterious Italian manuscript. You can find Craig on IG at @witchcraftunchained
Nov 22, 202201:54:04
Season 2, Episode 24: Aly the Bronxwitch
In this episode, we talk to Aly the Bronxwitch Who shares about her life, her experience in the Bible belt, her move to New York, her amazing community space the BronxWitch Headquarters, and her amazing work on the Better Witch Podcast. You can find her on IG at @bronxwitch and @bronxwitchhq
Nov 08, 202201:22:11
Season 2, Episode 23: All Hallows Spooky Medly
Halloween spook spectacular
Oct 25, 202201:40:48
Season 2, Episode 22: Pacific Witch with Hexoterica
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
Oct 11, 202259:45
Season 2, Episode 21: The Witchy Aesthetic
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.
Sep 27, 202201:30:41
Season 2, Episode 20: pt2 of the Cunning Arts with Dr. Alexander Cummins
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.
Sep 13, 202201:07:30
Season 2, Episode 19: pt1 of the Cunning Arts with Dr. Alexander Cummins
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.
Aug 30, 202201:07:09
Season 2, Episode 18: a Conversation surrounding Baneful Magic
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.
Aug 16, 202201:49:29
Season 2, Episode 17: Welsh Witchcraft with Mhara Starling
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.
Aug 02, 202201:43:05
Season 2, Episode 16: Grimoires, Books of Shadows, and Bibliothèque Bleue, Oh My!
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.
Jul 19, 202201:42:56
Season 2, Episode 15: Ozark Folk Traditions with Brandon Weston
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.
Jul 05, 202201:47:48
Season 2, Episode 14: Queerness and Gender in Witchcraft
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.
Jun 21, 202201:51:18
Season 2, Episode 13: Traditional Wicca with Thorn Mooney
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.
Jun 07, 202202:09:49
Season 2, Episode 12: Yaasss Witch Queen
In this episode, we discuss the figure of the Witch Queen or Mother and the different goddess and liminal spirits who have contributed to their lore throughout history.
Books resourced are:
The Crooked Path by Kelden
Threading the Mill by Nigel G Peqarson
Besom Stang & Sword by Christopher Orapello and Tara Maguire
May 24, 202201:42:29
Season 2, Episode 11: Icelandic Magic with Albert Björn
In this episode, we interview Albert an Icelandic folk magic practitioner. We talk about the history of spirituality and its evolution through time in Iceland, as well as it’s practical use for practitioners today. You’ll have to forgive a few technical difficulties that plagued the recording of this episode. Ultimately nothing important was truly lost.
May 10, 202201:30:44
Season 2, Episode 10: the Devil’s in the details
In this episode we discuss the history of the devil. We break down the barriers between Satan, Lucifer and the devil and how this adversarial being came to be as he is today. We discuss the witch father in traditional craft and we share a bit of our practices. We also talk about the satanic panic and it’s devastating effects on some for decades. And lastly we discuss the devil in modern media.
Apr 26, 202201:34:49