The Witching
By Siobhan Romero and Julia Delgado
Friends Siobhan and Julia explore the realms of the occult, supernatural, true crime, pop culture, wonders of the natural world and other obscure topics in this amusingly bewitching podcast!
New episodes every other Monday!
Follow the podcast on instagram for updates and sneak peeks at @thewitching.pod and the hosts on instagram as well!: Siobhan Romero: @romerotattoos . Julia Delgado: @moon.eyed.hare
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New episodes every other Monday!
Follow the podcast on instagram for updates and sneak peeks at @thewitching.pod and the hosts on instagram as well!: Siobhan Romero: @romerotattoos . Julia Delgado: @moon.eyed.hare
If you would like to sponsor a future episode, fill out the form below!
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The Witching Dec 20, 2023
00:00
39:18
Janice Trahan and her Evil Doctor - Ep. 31
A True Crime Episode!
This week Julia covers a true crime case that does not end in murder...but something just as bad. Janice Trahan endures abuse from her boyfriend and Doctor, Dr. Richard Schmidt, and when she decides to leave, he does something unimaginable. Shea listens in and is shocked to find out the evil things he did to ruin her life.
This week Julia covers a true crime case that does not end in murder...but something just as bad. Janice Trahan endures abuse from her boyfriend and Doctor, Dr. Richard Schmidt, and when she decides to leave, he does something unimaginable. Shea listens in and is shocked to find out the evil things he did to ruin her life.
Dec 20, 202339:18
The Villisca Axe Murders - Ep. 30
True Crime episode! This week Julia talks about the infamous Villisca axe murders. A gruesome yet interesting unsolved case. Was it the insane, perverted reverend? Or a bacon crazed man. No one will ever know...
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If you have suggestions or want to sponsor an episode, please email us at thewitching.podcast@gmail.com!
Nov 29, 202332:01
Skinwalkers - Ep. 29
On this week's episode Julia talks about the infamous skinwalkers and their native folklore! This has been a long awaited topic so we are excited to share our thoughts and tiktok rabbit holes with you.
Have a topic suggestion or want to sponsor an episode? Email us at thewitching.podcast@gmail.com
Skinwalker Vid: youtube.com/shorts/qZlFMj8NRuM?si=5Hu8YjfMvq2Ag8sZ
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Skinwalker Vid: youtube.com/shorts/qZlFMj8NRuM?si=5Hu8YjfMvq2Ag8sZ
Nov 13, 202334:41
Dante's Inferno - Ep. 28
Welcome back to season 2 of The Witching! We are more stoked than ever! In this episode, Shea chat's about Dante's Inferno and explains to Julia that she is indeed going to hell. Find out what circle of hell you belong to in this week's episode!
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Email us with suggestions or sponsor an episode! thewithching.podcast@gmail.com
Oct 31, 202331:25
Special Halloween Episode - Spooky Short Stories! - Ep. 27
A special Halloween epsiode!
Happy Halloween everyone! This week Julia and Shea celebrate All Hallow's Eve by reading spooky short stories by the author S.E. Schlosser. We read, "Jack O'Lantern," "Black Magic," The Face," and "Bloody Mary."
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Sources:
www.americanfolklore.net/scary-halloween-stories/
Happy Halloween everyone! This week Julia and Shea celebrate All Hallow's Eve by reading spooky short stories by the author S.E. Schlosser. We read, "Jack O'Lantern," "Black Magic," The Face," and "Bloody Mary."
If you have any comments, questions or corrections to make and want a chance for it to be shared at the end of one of the episodes, send us an email at thewitching.podcast@gmail.com!
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Sources:
www.americanfolklore.net/scary-halloween-stories/
Oct 31, 202233:08
H.P. Lovecraft’s “Beast In The Cave” - Ep. 26
A spooky story episode!
This week, Julia reads from her personal HP Lovecraft storybook while Shea listens in and tries to make sense of how a 15 year old has a better vocabulary than all of the adults she knows. What creature lurks in the "limestone labyrinth"? Tune in to find out!
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This week, Julia reads from her personal HP Lovecraft storybook while Shea listens in and tries to make sense of how a 15 year old has a better vocabulary than all of the adults she knows. What creature lurks in the "limestone labyrinth"? Tune in to find out!
If you have any comments, questions or corrections to make and want a chance for it to be shared at the end of one of the episodes, send us an email at thewitching.podcast@gmail.com!
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Oct 24, 202230:03
Scottish Folktales Part 1- Ep. 25
A supernatural episode!
This week, Shea tells Julia about her recent trip to Scotland and how everyone there believes in faeries? Also, Shea saw a Kelpie AND a giant cave where a deer-man-god was born??? Julia also admits she's really bad at avoiding fae traps. Tune in to this weeks episode, it's truly something you won't want to miss!
If you have any comments, questions or corrections to make and want a chance for it to be shared at the end of one of the episodes, send us an email at thewitching.podcast@gmail.com! If you would like to sponsor a future episode, fill out the form linked below!
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Sources:
www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Kelpie/
thehazeltree.co.uk/2015/11/26/ossians-cave-in-glen-coe/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will-o%27-the-wisp
This week, Shea tells Julia about her recent trip to Scotland and how everyone there believes in faeries? Also, Shea saw a Kelpie AND a giant cave where a deer-man-god was born??? Julia also admits she's really bad at avoiding fae traps. Tune in to this weeks episode, it's truly something you won't want to miss!
If you have any comments, questions or corrections to make and want a chance for it to be shared at the end of one of the episodes, send us an email at thewitching.podcast@gmail.com! If you would like to sponsor a future episode, fill out the form linked below!
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Sources:
www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Kelpie/
thehazeltree.co.uk/2015/11/26/ossians-cave-in-glen-coe/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will-o%27-the-wisp
Oct 05, 202249:27
The Unsolved Case of D.B. Cooper - Ep. 24
A true crime episode! Julia retells the story of one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in U.S. History - the case of D.B. Cooper and the NORJAK Plane Hijacking. Shea and Julia discuss the facts of the case, and any potential theories and suspects.
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Sources: www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/db-cooper-hijacking
www.bustle.com/entertainment/who-was-db-cooper-theories
www.britannica.com/biography/D-B-Cooper
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHSehKtDyoI
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Sources: www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/db-cooper-hijacking
www.bustle.com/entertainment/who-was-db-cooper-theories
www.britannica.com/biography/D-B-Cooper
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHSehKtDyoI
Sep 08, 202241:52
The History of Mermaids - Ep. 23
A supernatural episode! This week Julia talks about MERMAIDS! The history, different legends from different cultures, and about if they are actually real. Shea reveals her obsession with mermaid tiktok.
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Sources: www.livescience.com/39882-mermaid.html
www.wired.com/2014/10/fantastically-wrong-strange-murderous-sometimes-sexy-history-mermaid/
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Sources: www.livescience.com/39882-mermaid.html
www.wired.com/2014/10/fantastically-wrong-strange-murderous-sometimes-sexy-history-mermaid/
Aug 08, 202250:08
Walpurgis Night - Ep. 22
An occult episode!
Shea gives the run down on what (historically) Walpurgis Night is all about, while Julia listens in! Join us as we talk about the “night of the witches” and find out which witch was accused of vampirism and child murder… spooky!
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Sources:
germangirlinamerica.com/what-is-walpurgisnacht/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walpurga_Hausmannin
Shea gives the run down on what (historically) Walpurgis Night is all about, while Julia listens in! Join us as we talk about the “night of the witches” and find out which witch was accused of vampirism and child murder… spooky!
If you have any comments, questions or corrections to make and want a chance for it to be shared at the end of one of the episodes, send us an email at thewitching.podcast@gmail.com!
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Sources:
germangirlinamerica.com/what-is-walpurgisnacht/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walpurga_Hausmannin
Jul 29, 202230:13
J.R.R. Tolkein - Ep. 21
A pop culture episode!
This week Julia talks about J.R.R Tolkein, the famous author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and many more. Shea tries to keep her composure as Julia struggles to say the word Silmarillion.
If you have any comments, questions or corrections to make and want a chance for it to be shared at the end of one of the episodes, send us an email at thewitching.podcast@gmail.com!
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Sources:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._R._Tolkien
www.tolkiensociety.org/author/biography/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beren_and_L%C3%BAthien
tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Languages
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tolkien%27s_legendarium
This week Julia talks about J.R.R Tolkein, the famous author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and many more. Shea tries to keep her composure as Julia struggles to say the word Silmarillion.
If you have any comments, questions or corrections to make and want a chance for it to be shared at the end of one of the episodes, send us an email at thewitching.podcast@gmail.com!
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Sources:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._R._Tolkien
www.tolkiensociety.org/author/biography/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beren_and_L%C3%BAthien
tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Languages
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tolkien%27s_legendarium
Jul 11, 202241:46
Legend of the Hammersmith Ghost - Ep. 20
A True Crime episode!... kinda This week, Shea tells Julia about the the legend of the Hammersmith Ghost, native to England. Shea also explores other local folklore while Julia questions if she should lock her windows at night from aggressively jumping men.
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Sources:
blogs.loc.gov/law/2015/10/the-case-of-a-ghost-haunted-england-for-over-two-hundred-years/ www.bbc.co.uk/legacies/myths_legends/england/black_country/article_2.shtml
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Sources:
blogs.loc.gov/law/2015/10/the-case-of-a-ghost-haunted-england-for-over-two-hundred-years/ www.bbc.co.uk/legacies/myths_legends/england/black_country/article_2.shtml
Jun 21, 202234:03
Chernobyl and Animal Mutations - Ep. 19
A wonders of the natural world episode!
This week, Julia talks about the 1986 nuclear explosion that took place in Chernobyl Ukraine and the effects on the environment and animals in the surrounding area while Shea fantasizes about all the bunny mutants.
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Sources:
world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/safety-of-plants/chernobyl-accident.aspx
https://www.dianuke.org/what-we-know-about-the-chernobyl-animal-mutations/#:~:text=Most%20deformities%20were%20so%20severe,radioactive%20feed%20produced%20radioactive%20milk.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_disaster
This week, Julia talks about the 1986 nuclear explosion that took place in Chernobyl Ukraine and the effects on the environment and animals in the surrounding area while Shea fantasizes about all the bunny mutants.
If you have any comments, questions or corrections to make and want a chance for it to be shared at the end of one of the episodes, send us an email at thewitching.podcast@gmail.com!
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Sources:
world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/safety-of-plants/chernobyl-accident.aspx
https://www.dianuke.org/what-we-know-about-the-chernobyl-animal-mutations/#:~:text=Most%20deformities%20were%20so%20severe,radioactive%20feed%20produced%20radioactive%20milk.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_disaster
Jun 06, 202247:48
History of Exorcisms - Ep. 18
A history episode!
This week, Shea briefs Julia on the history of exorcisms and discusses a 15th century conspiracy theory. Is your lettuce demonic? Find out on this week's episode!
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Sources:
www.openbible.info/topics/exorcism_prayer
www.realm.fm/blog/5famousexorcisms
This week, Shea briefs Julia on the history of exorcisms and discusses a 15th century conspiracy theory. Is your lettuce demonic? Find out on this week's episode!
If you have any comments, questions or corrections to make and want a chance for it to be shared at the end of one of the episodes, send us an email at thewitching.podcast@gmail.com!
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Sources:
www.openbible.info/topics/exorcism_prayer
www.realm.fm/blog/5famousexorcisms
May 23, 202246:48
The Men in Black- Ep. 17
An occult episode!
On this week episode, Julia sheds light on the REAL "men in black" and to Shea's surprise, it is actually quite terrifying. Tune in as we discuss aliens, tangents about portal tiktok and more!
If you have any comments, questions or corrections to make and want a chance for it to be shared at the end of one of the episodes, send us an email at thewitching.podcast@gmail.com!
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Sources:
thoughtcatalog.com/jacob-geers/2016/04/creepy-stories-of-the-real-men-in-black/
www.history.com/news/men-in-black-real-origins
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_in_black
On this week episode, Julia sheds light on the REAL "men in black" and to Shea's surprise, it is actually quite terrifying. Tune in as we discuss aliens, tangents about portal tiktok and more!
If you have any comments, questions or corrections to make and want a chance for it to be shared at the end of one of the episodes, send us an email at thewitching.podcast@gmail.com!
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Sources:
thoughtcatalog.com/jacob-geers/2016/04/creepy-stories-of-the-real-men-in-black/
www.history.com/news/men-in-black-real-origins
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_in_black
May 02, 202244:06
Behind the Scenes of The Exorcist! - Ep. 16
A pop culture episode! Shea tell Julia about the infamous movie The Exorcist, behind the scenes, cultural influences and demon statues. And Julia can never watch this movie in the same way again.
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Sources below:
Cursed Films- EP 1 “The Exorcist”
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Sources below:
Cursed Films- EP 1 “The Exorcist”
Apr 18, 202241:55
Jack the Ripper - Ep. 15
A true crime episode!
Julia surprised Shea with a new true crime episode about Jack the Ripper! An infamous serial killer from the victorian era who we still to this day do not know the identity of.
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Sources below:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_the_Ripper
Julia surprised Shea with a new true crime episode about Jack the Ripper! An infamous serial killer from the victorian era who we still to this day do not know the identity of.
If you have any comments, questions or corrections to make and want a chance for it to be shared at the end of one of the episodes, send us an email at thewitching.podcast@gmail.com!
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Sources below:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_the_Ripper
Apr 04, 202201:04:41
Houska Castle: A Gateway to Hell?? - Ep. 14
A wonders of the natural world episode!
Shea recounts the history and legends surrounding the mysterious Houska Castle, a Castle built around a bottomless demon hole in the Czech Republic. Julia has never heard of this before and is shocked, and also finds possibly one too many connections to Harry Potter.
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Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rll0TJtBMpE&t=674s
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Mar 21, 202242:41
The Mysterious Tale of Mothman - Ep 13.
A supernatural episode! Julia retells the legend of the famous Point Pleasant cryptid, Mothman! Which makes both Shea and Julia laugh when they get to visualize all the crazy conspiracies surrounding what Mothman could be.
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Sources below:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothman
allthatsinteresting.com/mothman
www.wboy.com/only-on-wboy-com/paranormal-w-va/the-legend-of-mothman-paranormal-w-va/
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Sources below:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothman
allthatsinteresting.com/mothman
www.wboy.com/only-on-wboy-com/paranormal-w-va/the-legend-of-mothman-paranormal-w-va/
Mar 07, 202239:01
Astral Projection - Ep. 12
An occult episode! This week, Shea explains the many otherworldly realms that invite the phenomenon of astral projection, while Julia listens in and recounts intense day dreaming. Is astral projection really just dreams states and is the CIA hiding info on the astral plane? Find out in this week's episode!
Sources:
Ted Talk with Chongtul Rinpoche
www.youtube.com/watch?v=exjlR7izakg
Sources:
Ted Talk with Chongtul Rinpoche
www.youtube.com/watch?v=exjlR7izakg
Feb 28, 202240:12
The Shining - Ep. 11
A pop culture episode!
For this pop culture episode Julia talks about the classic horror movie The Shining, based off the novel written by Stephen King. Shea realizes that this episode quickly turns into one about how truly awful a person Stanley Kubrick is.
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Sources below:
www.ranker.com/list/weird-facts-about-the-shining/anncasano
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shining_(film)
For this pop culture episode Julia talks about the classic horror movie The Shining, based off the novel written by Stephen King. Shea realizes that this episode quickly turns into one about how truly awful a person Stanley Kubrick is.
If you have any comments, questions or corrections to make and want a chance for it to be shared at the end of one of the episodes, send us an email at thewitching.podcast@gmail.com!
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Sources below:
www.ranker.com/list/weird-facts-about-the-shining/anncasano
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shining_(film)
Feb 21, 202249:18
Lupercalia And The History of Valentine's Day - Special Ep. 10
A Valentine's Day special episode! Shea explains the origins of Valentine's day and shocks Julia with all of the juicy details of Lupercalia.
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Sources below:
www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-2
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Sources below:
www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-2
Feb 14, 202236:28
Mars! And the Mars Exploration Program - Ep. 9
A wonders of the natural world episode!
Julia shoots off some fun facts about Mars that you may not know, and talks a little bit about the Mars Exploration program! Meanwhile Shea gets anxious about evil martians coming to Earth like in the movie Life and Apollo 11.
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Sources below:
www.littlehouseofscience.com/20_fascinating__fun_science_facts_planet_mars
mars.nasa.gov/#mars_exploration_program/1
mars.nasa.gov/mars-exploration/missions/mars2020/
mars.nasa.gov/news/9105/biggest-moments-on-mars-nasas-perseverance-rover-2021-year-in-review/
Julia shoots off some fun facts about Mars that you may not know, and talks a little bit about the Mars Exploration program! Meanwhile Shea gets anxious about evil martians coming to Earth like in the movie Life and Apollo 11.
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Sources below:
www.littlehouseofscience.com/20_fascinating__fun_science_facts_planet_mars
mars.nasa.gov/#mars_exploration_program/1
mars.nasa.gov/mars-exploration/missions/mars2020/
mars.nasa.gov/news/9105/biggest-moments-on-mars-nasas-perseverance-rover-2021-year-in-review/
Feb 07, 202240:44
Connecticut Cryptids - Ep. 8
A supernatural episode! Shea tells the story of four different Cryptids known to locals in Connecticut - the Melon Heads, the Glawackus, the Winsted Wildman, and the Stratford Sea Serpent. Meanwhile Julia has never heard of any of these even though she is a local but is now scared to death to go outside.
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Sources listed below:
Melon Heads Description- www.damnedct.com/the-melon-heads/ (A similar version of the legend).
Glawackus Description- www.damnedct.com/the-glawackus-glastonbury/
Stratford Sea Serpent Description- www.lordshiphistory.com/SEAMONSTERwebpage.html
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Sources listed below:
Melon Heads Description- www.damnedct.com/the-melon-heads/ (A similar version of the legend).
Glawackus Description- www.damnedct.com/the-glawackus-glastonbury/
Stratford Sea Serpent Description- www.lordshiphistory.com/SEAMONSTERwebpage.html
Jan 31, 202247:40
The History of the Ouija Board - Ep. 7
An occult episode!
Julia recounts the history of the ouija board - how it was invented, who produced it, why they were so popular, what changed our perspective and how they actually work, and Shea reflects on her own experiences using a ouija board!
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Sources below:
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/
Julia recounts the history of the ouija board - how it was invented, who produced it, why they were so popular, what changed our perspective and how they actually work, and Shea reflects on her own experiences using a ouija board!
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Sources below:
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/
Jan 24, 202252:42
Star Trek and The Mycelial Network - Ep. 6
A pop culture episode!
Shea educates Julia about Star Trek since she has never seen it before, and specifically talks about how writers take inspiration from real life to create Star Trek episodes. The Spore Drive was inspired by Earth's own mycelial network, aka mushrooms!
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Sources below:
Star Trek: Discovery Series (Paramount+)
Fantastic Fungi (Netflix)
Shea educates Julia about Star Trek since she has never seen it before, and specifically talks about how writers take inspiration from real life to create Star Trek episodes. The Spore Drive was inspired by Earth's own mycelial network, aka mushrooms!
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Sources below:
Star Trek: Discovery Series (Paramount+)
Fantastic Fungi (Netflix)
Jan 17, 202233:25
The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe - Ep. 5
A True Crime episode!
Julia surprises Shea with the topic of this true crime episode, the mysterious death of Edgar Allan Poe. Learn about his life and mysterious circumstances surrounding his death.
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Sources listed below!
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/still-mysterious-death-edgar-allan-poe-180952936/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Allan_Poe
www.nps.gov/articles/poe-death.htm
Julia surprises Shea with the topic of this true crime episode, the mysterious death of Edgar Allan Poe. Learn about his life and mysterious circumstances surrounding his death.
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Sources listed below!
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/still-mysterious-death-edgar-allan-poe-180952936/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Allan_Poe
www.nps.gov/articles/poe-death.htm
Jan 10, 202246:46
The Curse of the Poltergeist Movies! - Ep. 4
A supernatural episode!
Shea tells Julia about all of the crazy, strange, and f***ed up things that happened on the sets and in the lives of the cast and crew of the Poltergeist movie franchise, and why it is believed to be cursed to this day.
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Sources below!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrOOUE1ge4g
www.imdb.com/title/tt0084516/
www.imdb.com/title/tt0081505/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
www.imdb.com/title/tt0098084/
Shea tells Julia about all of the crazy, strange, and f***ed up things that happened on the sets and in the lives of the cast and crew of the Poltergeist movie franchise, and why it is believed to be cursed to this day.
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Sources below!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrOOUE1ge4g
www.imdb.com/title/tt0084516/
www.imdb.com/title/tt0081505/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
www.imdb.com/title/tt0098084/
Jan 03, 202244:34
Mystery of the Crystal Skulls - Ep. 3
An obscure topic episode!
Crystal Skulls, real or hoax? Julia recounts the history, conspiracy theories and her opinions surrounding the mystery of the Crystal Skulls while Shea tries to remember the plot to the Indiana Jones movie. Sorry for the choppy audio! We were having some internet connection issues during this recording.
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Ancient Aliens episode linked below!
play.history.com/shows/ancient-aliens/season-6/episode-2
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
www.imdb.com/title/tt0367882/
Crystal Skulls, real or hoax? Julia recounts the history, conspiracy theories and her opinions surrounding the mystery of the Crystal Skulls while Shea tries to remember the plot to the Indiana Jones movie. Sorry for the choppy audio! We were having some internet connection issues during this recording.
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Ancient Aliens episode linked below!
play.history.com/shows/ancient-aliens/season-6/episode-2
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
www.imdb.com/title/tt0367882/
Jan 03, 202247:31
The James Webb Telescope and How to Make Julia Uncomfortable - Ep. 2
A wonders of the natural world episode!
Julia is very uncomfortable. LOL. Shea tells Julia about the wonders of deep space and the launch of the newly invented James Webb Telescope. She goes into detail about what it is, what it will do, and what it means for humanity at large. And Julia cringes at all of it.
**Disclaimer** Shea and Julia are in no way experts in this subject, it is just a topic that we found interesting to discuss, if you want to get some more information about this subject please visit the NASA website and other reputable sources.
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Quanta Magazine video and Hubble deep field picture linked below!
www.quantamagazine.org/videos/james-webb-documentary/
esahubble.org/images/opo9601c/
Julia is very uncomfortable. LOL. Shea tells Julia about the wonders of deep space and the launch of the newly invented James Webb Telescope. She goes into detail about what it is, what it will do, and what it means for humanity at large. And Julia cringes at all of it.
**Disclaimer** Shea and Julia are in no way experts in this subject, it is just a topic that we found interesting to discuss, if you want to get some more information about this subject please visit the NASA website and other reputable sources.
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Quanta Magazine video and Hubble deep field picture linked below!
www.quantamagazine.org/videos/james-webb-documentary/
esahubble.org/images/opo9601c/
Jan 03, 202238:32
Astrology for Dummies - Ep. 1
An occult episode!
Astrology for dummies! Julia explains to Shea the basics of astrology, what is it?, what does it mean?, how do I read my birth chart?, etc.
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Sources linked below!
https://whimsysoul.com/astrology-101-beginners-guide-houses-signs-birth-chart-stars/
https://www.whitelotusoflight.com/blog/sidereal-vs-tropical-zodiac-and-why-it-matters
https://earthsky.org/space/what-is-the-ecliptic/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_astrology
https://www.gaia.com/article/history-of-astrology?utm_source=google+paid&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_campaign=1-INTL-PERFORMANCE-MAX&utm_content=performancemax&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsqOMBhDFARIsAFBTN3e9LgZHPuciPn164xYYGKHziQdGkoO5JuzibmYS_kNvdravcB-mvNYaAh4hEALw_wcB
Jan 03, 202253:27
Meet Your Co-Hosts! Bonus Episode
Learn a little bit about your hosts Siobhan and Julia and what The Witching is all about!
**DISCLAIMER** Julia has since changed the name of her shop and instagram profile to @moon.eyed.hare since the recording of this episode.
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**DISCLAIMER** Julia has since changed the name of her shop and instagram profile to @moon.eyed.hare since the recording of this episode.
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Jan 03, 202211:19
The Witching Trailer!
Friends Siobhan and Julia explore the realms of the occult, supernatural, true crime, pop culture, wonders of the natural world and other obscure topics in this amusingly bewitching podcast! Join us for weekly episodes uploaded every Monday starting January 3rd, 2022. Find us on Spotify by searching The Witching.
The first four episodes will be uploaded on January 3rd to give you a taste of what's to come!
The first four episodes will be uploaded on January 3rd to give you a taste of what's to come!
Dec 11, 202100:39