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Hex Positive

By Bree NicGarran

A practical witchcraft podcast hosted by Bree NicGarran, author of Grovedaughter Witchery. Every month, join Bree for a discussion of secular witchcraft, with plenty of tips for witching on a budget, finding good resources, furthering your magical education, and keeping your common sense superpowers strong. We’ll also delve into the history of witches and witchcraft, and witches in folklore and literature, and how those ideas influence what it means to be a witch in the modern day.
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Hex PositiveAug 04, 2021

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Ep. 044 - THE LAST WITCH with Annika Hylmö

Ep. 044 - THE LAST WITCH with Annika Hylmö

Bree is joined in the virtual studio by Annika Hylmö, documentarian and director of the forthcoming film THE LAST WITCH. The film tells the story of a Massachusetts middle school Civics class and their campaign to secure exoneration for the last unpardoned victim of the Salem witch trials, Elizabeth Johnson Jr. It’s a poignant story about history, connection, and why seeking justice matters, even when it comes three hundred years late. Also discussed are the historical circumstances surrounding the Salem witch panic and how the twin specters of bullying and rumor-mongering haunt our communities today just as much as they did in 1692.

Make sure you follow THE LAST WITCH on Instagram for updates and check out the full project details on their website. Additional media and articles on the documentary and the campaign to pardon Elizabeth Johnson Jr. are in the full show notes on my Wordpress.

I'd like to extend my sincere thanks to Annika and her producer Dawn Green for helping me produce this episode, and I hope that it helps to bring more visibility to the project.

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop at its new address and check out this month’s featured items! Make sure you also visit the Redbubble page for even more cool merch.

Check my ⁠⁠Wordpress⁠⁠ for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and WordPress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠.

Proud member of the ⁠⁠Nerd and Tie Podcast Network⁠⁠.


MUSIC CREDITS

Intro & Outro – “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Host-Read Ads – “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook” & “Feelin’ Good”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Creations By ChaosFay Ad – “Christmas Fairy”
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Mar 01, 202401:24:58
Ep. 043 - This Seems Familiar

Ep. 043 - This Seems Familiar

(Sorry for the lateness of the episode, there were some technical difficulties to fix and a very sick Producer Penny to care for, but thankfully both are all better now. Thank you for your patience!)

This month, we delve into the concept of familiars and familiar spirits, both in the context of folklore and witch trials, and what the term means to modern witches. Bree disagrees with social media witch culture (some more) and tells a few stories of the witchcats in her own life. (Unfortunately, Creative Director Havoc and Producer Penny could not be reached for comment.)

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop at its new address and check out this month’s featured items! Make sure you also visit the Redbubble page for even more cool merch.

Check my ⁠Wordpress⁠ for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my ⁠Patreon⁠.

Proud member of the ⁠Nerd and Tie Podcast Network⁠.


Thank You to this episode’s sponsors:

Creations By ChaosFay (Commissions Guidelines)

Portland Button Works & Spiral House Witch Shop


MUSIC CREDITS

Intro & Outro - “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”

Host-Read Ads - "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook" & “Feelin’ Good”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/


Creations By ChaosFay Ad - "Christmas Fairy"

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Feb 28, 202445:45
Witch Ways 27 - Two Powders For Valentine's

Witch Ways 27 - Two Powders For Valentine's

There’s been a slight delay with the main episode this month due to technical issues, so I hope you enjoy these two powder recipes, one for attracting romance and desire, the other for repelling it. The recipes for Come Hither Powder and Get Thee Hence Powder can be found in Pestlework, now available on Amazon and in the Willow Wings Witch Shop.

Make sure you update your bookmarks for the shop as it migrates to its’ new home on Shopify, check out the new items now available, and sign up for the email list to be notified of new merch drops! https://hexpositive.myshopify.com 

⁠Hex Positive is now on YouTube⁠! Visit the merch shop on Redbubble too!

Check my ⁠Wordpress⁠ for show notes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my ⁠Patreon⁠.

Visit the ⁠Willow Wings Witch Shop⁠ to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!


MUSIC CREDITS

“Carpe Diem”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Feb 02, 202406:17
Ep. 042 - Extended Warren Tea with Jenn the Ouija Girl and Lorelei Rivers

Ep. 042 - Extended Warren Tea with Jenn the Ouija Girl and Lorelei Rivers

Happy New Year, witches! While we’re recovering from the mad rush of the holiday season, I’m sitting down with returning friend of the show Jenn the Ouija Girl and new pal from the tumblrverse Lorelei Rivers to both drink AND the spill the tea on those ghost-hunting grifters we all love to despise, Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Discussions about the careers and rhetoric of the Warrens make the rounds regularly in discussions about the paranormal among members of the witchcraft community. But who were the Warrens? Why do they inspire such ire even as the Conjuring franchise gains steam? How much of what we think we know about the supernatural comes from them? And why is it important to recognize - and refute - their rhetoric when we encounter it?

This Month's Guest Hosts -

Jenn - The Ugly Kitchen, ASMR Geographica on YouTube, TheOuijaGirl.tumblr.com

Lorelei - CrazyCatSiren.tumblr.com

The Critical Thinking Witch Collect will be having a free virtual brew January 20th! Join me and Julie Bloomfield as we discuss glamours and self image. Sign up on their website: http://www.criticalthinkingwitches.com.

Check my⁠ Wordpress⁠ for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.

⁠Hex Positive is now on YouTube⁠⁠⁠! Visit the merch shop on ⁠⁠Redbubble⁠⁠ as well!

You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my⁠ Patreon⁠.

Visit the⁠ Willow Wings Witch Shop⁠ to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! (And look for the Shopify announcement coming soon!)

Proud member of the⁠ Nerd and Tie Podcast Network⁠.

MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jan 01, 202401:48:26
Ep. 041 - Holiday Folklore Frights with Ana Mor

Ep. 041 - Holiday Folklore Frights with Ana Mor

BAH HUMBUG! The annual onslaught of holiday music has begun, we’re all up to our necks in consumerism, and the glitter is EVERYWHERE. Thankfully, there’s refuge from the mad rush here on Hex Positive, where I cozy up with my CritWitchCon buddy Ana Mor to talk about fun and witchy folklore from the holiday season! Most of the stories come from Catholicism, with a smattering of pre-Christian figures thrown in. We’re briefly interrupted by Ezra the Cat and some minor technical difficulties, but what’s a holiday party without a few awkward moments, right?

Stay tuned to my social media for information about the next CritWitchCon free Brew event and visit CriticalThinkingWitches.com for forthcoming announcements about our 2024 gathering!

Visit the Hex Positive Redbubble shop for brand new merch designs!

Upcoming Events:


(Unfortunately the Styx & Stones Krampusnacht Market was cancelled, but please feel free to visit their Newport New location for lots of witchy goodies!)


Christmas Cheer & Beer Market

Saturday, Dec 9 2023, 12pm-5pm

Triple Crossing Brewery

113 S Foushee St, Richmond VA

Hosted by Mystic Markets


Winter Solstice Witch Market

Sunday, Dec 17 2023, 12pm-5pm

Diversity Richmond

1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond VA

Hosted by River City Witch Markets


Yule & Krampus Market

Saturday, Dec 23 2023, 12pm-10pm

Alewerks Taproom

189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg VA

Hosted by Alewerks Brewing


⁠Hex Positive is now on YouTube⁠! Visit the merch shop on Redbubble as well!

Check my ⁠Wordpress⁠ for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my ⁠Patreon⁠.

Visit the ⁠Willow Wings Witch Shop⁠ to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the ⁠Nerd and Tie Podcast Network⁠.



MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”

Ad - "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook" and “Feelin’ Good”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Dec 01, 202359:16
Ep. 040 - Bree and Lozzie Ruin Everything (CritWitchCon 2023)

Ep. 040 - Bree and Lozzie Ruin Everything (CritWitchCon 2023)

Here it is - the episode you’ve all been waiting for! CritWitchCon 2023 was an absolute blast and Lozzie and I made the most of it with another LIVE episode of The Stardust Sessions. And as you may have inferred, the title of said panel was, “Bree and Lozzie Ruin Everything.” We each picked a topic which is taken for granted as Gospel Truth by certain segments of the witchcraft community and set about tearing those assumptions to shreds.

For those of you who might be interested in future Critical Thinking Witches online gatherings and virtual events, please visit http://criticalthinkingwitches.com for announcements, scheduling, and contact information. More events are definitely planned for the future and we’d love to see you there!


Hello November Market

Saturday, Nov 4 2023, 12pm-5pm

Strangeways Brewing

2277A Dabney Rd, Richmond VA

Hosted by Mystic Markets


Crystal and Oddity Witch Market

Sunday, November 19 2023, 12pm-6pm

Diversity Richmond

1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond VA

Hosted by River City Witch Markets


Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.

You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.


MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”

Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/


Nov 01, 202344:47
Ep. 039 - "We Are The Queerdos, Mister" with Murphy Lawless

Ep. 039 - "We Are The Queerdos, Mister" with Murphy Lawless

There’s a chill in the breeze, the leaves are turning, the pumpkins are grinning, it’s time for SPOOKY SEASON! Accordingly, I’ve brewed up a special surprise for all my witches and horror fans out there. This month’s episode is a crossover with Queerdo Babes From The Horror Pod-O-Rama, hosted by the absolutely fabulous Murphy Lawless. We sat down for a nice long chat about depictions of witches and witchcraft in horror cinema. And since there are far too many examples for just one episode, we narrowed it down to a few choice flicks - Häxan (1922), Eyes of Fire (1983), The Craft (1996), Practical Magic (1998), and The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016). (Spoilers abound!)

Make sure you check out Queerdo Babes From The Horror Pod-O-Rama for an ALTERNATE version of this episode and follow the show on Instagram and your favorite podcatcher!


CritWitchCon 2023 replay tickets available now


Autumn Witch Market

Saturday Oct 7 2023, 12pm-5pm

Strangeways Brewing

2277A Dabney Rd, Richmond VA

Hosted by Mystic Markets


Howl-O-Ween with Mystic Markets

Saturday Oct 21 2023, 12pm-5pm

Kindred Spirit Brewing

12830 West Creek Pkwy Suite J, Goochland VA

Hosted by Mystic Markets


Nighttime Witches Market

Saturday Oct 21 2023, 6pm-10pm

Alewerks Brewing

189 B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg VA

Hosted by Alewerks Brewing


Samhain Witch Market

Sunday, Oct 29 2023 4pm-9pm

Diversity Richmond

1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond VA

Hosted by River City Witch Markets


Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.


MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”

Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Oct 01, 202302:24:04
BONUS - One Chat Room, Fulla Crit Witches (CritWitchCon 2023 Preview)

BONUS - One Chat Room, Fulla Crit Witches (CritWitchCon 2023 Preview)

What do you get when you throw four witches with ADHD and a tendency to infodump into one chat room and give them an assignment? Utter chaos, of course. But somewhere along the way, they also produce a pretty damn good sneak peek at the upcoming Critical Thinking Witch Convention! Join Bree, Lozzie, Amethyst, and Ana Mor for this madcap ramble / event preview. Hope to see you at the con!


Critical Thinking Witch Convention 2023

Friday, September 29 - Sunday, October 1st

Free Pre-Brew Event on Saturday, September 23rd, 4:00-6:30 EST

For more information, event access, vendor signups, and tickets, please visit https://criticalthinkingwitches.com/.


⁠⁠Hex Positive is now on YouTube⁠⁠!

Check my ⁠⁠Wordpress⁠⁠ for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠.

Visit the ⁠⁠Willow Wings Witch Shop⁠⁠ to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the ⁠⁠Nerd and Tie Podcast Network⁠⁠.


MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Sep 16, 202331:18
Ep. 038 - Creating Your Personal Grimoire

Ep. 038 - Creating Your Personal Grimoire

Since magic and writing first existed together, there have been books of magic. Grimoires and other mystical tomes dot the historical record, from illuminated manuscripts to beloved props of modern pop culture. For the modern witch, a grimoire is as much a personal reference guide as it is a self-written textbook of the craft. This month, we’ll discuss how to build your own grimoire, with tips for staying organized, suggested topics, and a journaling exercise to get you started!

Cited Podcast: Historical Blindness, Ep. 116 - The Key to the Secrets of King Solomon (May 02, 2023)


Visit Here Comes The Witch on tumblr for more grimoire inspo!


Harvest Witch Market

Sunday, Sept 17 2023, 12pm-6pm

Diversity Thrift, 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond VA (USA)

Hosted by River City Witch Markets


⁠Hex Positive is now on YouTube⁠!

Check my ⁠Wordpress⁠ for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my ⁠Patreon⁠.

Visit the ⁠Willow Wings Witch Shop⁠ to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the ⁠Nerd and Tie Podcast Network⁠.



MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”

Ad - "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook" & “Feelin’ Good”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Sep 01, 202341:55
Ep. 037 - Cleaning, Cleansing, and Magical Germophobia

Ep. 037 - Cleaning, Cleansing, and Magical Germophobia

Cleansing is one of the most frequently-employed types of magic in the modern witchcraft community. Every time you turn around, you’ll see references to cleansing because of an auspicious occasion or recent castings or a particular celestial event or just because The Vibes Are Off. What we’re only beginning to see discussed is the practical aspect of cleansing and what mundane actions you should be doing to accompany that spellwork.

And where does the line exist between judicious caution and magical germophobia? What needs to be cleansed and what doesn’t? How much cleansing is TOO much? Let’s talk about it.


Astrology Witch Market

Sunday, August 13 2023, 12pm-5pm

Triple Crossing Beer, 5203 Hatcher St

Facebook Event Page


August Merry Meet and Greet

Friday August 18 2023, 7pm-9pm

Women’s Club at Hilton Village

87 Main St, Newport News VA

Hosted by Styx & Stones

Hex Positive is now on YouTube!

Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.


MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”

Ad - "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Aug 01, 202329:22
Ep. 036 - Margaret Effing Murray with Trae Dorn

Ep. 036 - Margaret Effing Murray with Trae Dorn

Margaret Murray was a celebrated author, historian, folklorist, Egyptologist, archaeologist, anthropologist, first-wave feminist, and the first woman to be appointed to the position of lecturer in archaeology in the UK. So why so we get so annoyed whenever her name is mentioned in conversations about witchcraft? Well, it all has to do with a book Margaret wrote back in 1921...which just so happened to go on to have a profound influence on the roots of the modern witchcraft movement.

Nerd & Tie senpai and host of BS-Free Witchcraft Trae Dorn joins me in the virtual studio to discuss the thoroughly-discredited witch-cult hypothesis, Murray's various writings and accomplishments, and why modern paganism might not have caught on so strongly without her.

Crystal Witch Market
Sunday, July 9 2023, 12pm-5pm
Triple Crossing Beer, 5203 Hatcher St
Facebook Event Page

Hex Positive is now on YouTube!

Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.

MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”

Ad - "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/



Jul 01, 202301:33:07
Ep. 035 - Money Magic (or Why I'm Not A Rich Witch)

Ep. 035 - Money Magic (or Why I'm Not A Rich Witch)

Prosperity spells are some of the most commonly-found types of magical workings to be found in modern witchcraft and in the historical record. So why aren’t witches absolutely rolling in dough? And how do you make sure your magical windfall doesn’t come with unwanted consequences? As it turns out, mostly by keeping things simple.

Pride Witch Market

Sunday, June 11, 2023, 12n-5pm Diversity Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond VA

Midsummer Witch Market

Sunday, June 25 2023 , 11am-3pm Diversity Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond VA

Hex Positive is now on YouTube!

Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events. You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.

MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Ad - "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jun 02, 202330:13
Ep. 034 - Building Your Witchcraft Library

Ep. 034 - Building Your Witchcraft Library

A well-read witch is a happy witch. But how does one go about building a personal library to support their craft? Let’s talk about it!

(And if you'd like to add any of my books to your library, you can visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop!)

Hex Positive is now on YouTube!

Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.

You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as @breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.

MUSIC CREDITS
“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Ad - "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

May 02, 202342:51
Ep. 033 - Touch Grass

Ep. 033 - Touch Grass

Sometimes, a witch just needs a break. Let’s all take a moment to go touch some grass...and talk about what that means. (Thank you for sticking with me through the hiatus!)


Oddities Witch Market

Sunday, April 2 2023, 12n-6pm

Diversity Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Ave

Facebook Event Page


Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.


You can find me as @BreeNicGarran on TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress, or as breelandwalker on tumblr. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon


Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!


Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.


MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”

Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Apr 01, 202332:31
Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust - Deuteronomy and Daemonologie (BONUS)

Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust - Deuteronomy and Daemonologie (BONUS)

Just one more hiatus episode to go! This month, we’re wrapping up our dive into the life and deeds of King James VI/I with a discussion of his literary exploits, from commissioning an approved English translation of the Bible to pamphlets on how to hunt witches and rule a country effectively.

Learn how one man’s personal demons and some really poor text formatting decisions changed the course of literary and religious history, and why it’s never a good idea to base your entire understanding of the world around one single book.

Check my Wordpress for podcast show notes and information on upcoming events.

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. Follow Lozzie Stardust on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter @bihexual and come chat with us in the Nerd & Tie Discord!

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.

MUSIC CREDITS

“Netherworld Shanty” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mar 01, 202301:07:22
Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust - The North Berwick Witch Trials (BONUS)
Feb 01, 202352:03
Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust - King James, the Godliest Boy Who Ever Godly-Boy'd (BONUS)

Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust - King James, the Godliest Boy Who Ever Godly-Boy'd (BONUS)

In this special hiatus presentation of my Patreon series "Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust and Bree NicGarran," we’re fulfilling a promise made in our inaugural episode and having a go at King James the Sixth of Scotland and the First of England. Same guy, weird title, and as the scholars called him - the Wisest Fool in Christendom. Or as Lozzie calls him The Godliest Boy Who Ever Godly-Boyed.

In this series, we’ll be covering the life of King Jimmy from his early years as a boy king of Scotland through his involvement with a number of witch trials, his reign as King of England, and his contributions to literature and religion, which were by no means insignificant. By the end, you’ll probably have a much better understanding of why I boo every time the man’s name is mentioned.

Fair warning: We are not the least bit reverent. Also, we may have accidentally strolled out of the loo with our skirts tucked into our knickers at some point during the discussion. 

Check my Wordpress for podcast show notes and information on upcoming events.

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. Follow Lozzie Stardust on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter @bihexual and come chat with us in the Nerd & Tie Discord!

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.

MUSIC CREDITS

“Netherworld Shanty” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jan 01, 202336:02
BONUS - Stardust Sessions LIVE! (Crit Witch Con 2022)

BONUS - Stardust Sessions LIVE! (Crit Witch Con 2022)

While you're all patiently riding out the podcast hiatus, here's a little treat to tide you over!

Earlier this year, Lozzie and I were panelists at the Critical Thinking Witch Collective online convention and we did a LIVE run of Stardust Sessions during our joint session on modern witchcraft, with special guest moderator Lee Curtis-Rogers of Do The Magical Thing. We wore our fanciest hats and had a lovely chat about how pop culture and modern witchcraft reflect and represent each other, delving into some of our favorite examples along the way. The audio is available here and the video version, with hats included, is available on my Patreon. (Extra special thanks to Maya for helping me locate the files - you're a peach!)

Stay tuned for the winter season - if I find time to breathe while we're moving house, I may pop some Patreon extras here in the feed.

Hex Positive will return in 2023!


Upcoming Events:

Krampusnacht Holidaze Witch Market
Saturday Dec 3rd, 11am - 4pm
Gallery5 in Richmond VA

Yule Witch Market
Sunday Dec 11th, 12pm - 6pm
Diversity Richmond in Richmond VA


Check my Wordpress for full show notes and a list of sources, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. 

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

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MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Nov 22, 202243:57
Witch Ways 26 - The Fox's Gift

Witch Ways 26 - The Fox's Gift

Every so often, a witch's work needs to be done in secret, and we must be cunning and full of tricks in order to make sure our magics are not discovered until they've had a chance to work. Borrow a bit of that guile with The Fox's Gift, from the pages of The Sisters Grimmoire. (For more fairytale spells, you can purchase a copy on Amazon or from my shop!)

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft (including copies of The Sisters Grimmoire)! Check my WordPress for updates, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and  Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.

MUSIC CREDITS

"Carpe Diem" and "Lord of the Land"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/


Aug 15, 202204:23
Ep. 032 - Guides Not Gatekeepers

Ep. 032 - Guides Not Gatekeepers

Volunteer educators are the backbone of the witchcraft community. That can be a huge boon to newer witches, but it can also cause problems when needless gatekeeping or misinformation start to become too prevalent. In this episode, I’ve set out to clarify a few things about what it means to be a volunteer educator, what it takes to be a guide and a resource, and how we can avoid passing bad information or making newer practitioners feel unwelcome.

And since I didn’t want to raise this topic without also providing some resources to point people toward, make sure you stay tuned for the Volunteer Educators Showcase later this month!

Apothecary & Crystal Witch Market
Diversity Richmond, Richmond VA
Sunday, August 7th, 12pm-5pm
Indoor/Outdoor, Masks Requested
Facebook Event Page

Check my Wordpress for full show notes and a list of sources, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.

This episode is sponsored by:
Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com
PBW Witch Shop – http://www.PBWwitchshop.com

MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Aug 01, 202240:23
Witch Ways 25 - Home Blessing Powder

Witch Ways 25 - Home Blessing Powder

Break out your potion kits - it's time to make some Home Blessing Powder! From the pages of Pestlework, this powder is suitable for any spells you wish to cast around your dwelling which deal with the wellbeing, safety, and happiness of the homestead and those who live there.

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft (including vials of Home Blessing Powder)! Check my Wordpress for full show notes and a list of sources, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.


MUSIC CREDITS

"Carpe Diem" 

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jul 15, 202202:52
Ep. 031 - Witching with ADHD with Lozzie Stardust

Ep. 031 - Witching with ADHD with Lozzie Stardust

This month, I wanted to talk about a subject near and dear to my own heart - what it’s like to be a witch with ADHD. I invited my good buddy and everyone’s favorite horrible goose, Lozzie Stardust, to join me for the discussion. Buuuut since we’re both in the club, things went off the rails pretty quickly. (We regret nothing. 😅)

So we wound up having a rollicking discussion on how to be a witch with ADHD and also providing a window into what it’s like to actually have this condition. (If the content of this episode resonates strongly with you and you have never been tested for or diagnosed with ADHD, you may want to look into it.)

Apothecary & Crystal Witch Market

Diversity Richmond, Richmond VA

Sunday, August 7th, 12pm-5pm

Indoor/Outdoor, Masks Requested

Facebook Event Page

Check my Wordpress for full show notes and a list of sources, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.


This episode is sponsored by:

Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com

PBW Witch Shop – http://www.PBWwitchshop.com


MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”

Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jul 01, 202201:44:43
Witch Ways 24 - Mirror, Mirror

Witch Ways 24 - Mirror, Mirror

Sometimes the mirror doesn't show us what we want to see. So here's a spell inspired by a much-beloved fairy tale to help increase beauty and self-confidence. And it fits easily into your daily routine! And remember, darlings - you're already gorgeous. If others can't see it, that's THEIR problem.

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes and sources for past episodes and information on upcoming events.

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.


MUSIC CREDITS

"Carpe Diem" and "Dreamy Flashback"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jun 15, 202203:48
Ep. 030 - Atheist Witchcraft and Placebo Magic with Sedna Woo

Ep. 030 - Atheist Witchcraft and Placebo Magic with Sedna Woo

We all joke about the irony of polytheistic witches being called “godless,” but what happens when your craft is quite literally without deities or spirituality of any kind? I sat down with YouTube’s own Sedna Woo to find out. The answer is both simpler and much deeper than you might expect. (Spoiler: I’m totally adding open label placebos to my own practice.)

Check out Sedna Woo and subscribe to her channel on YouTube!

Mid-Summer Witch Mkt
Diversity Richmond, Richmond VA
Sunday, June 26 - 12pm-5pm
Indoor/Outdoor, Masks Requested
Facebook Event Page

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Check my Wordpress for show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.

This episode is sponsored by:

Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com
The Spiral House – https://portlandbuttonworks.com/spiral-house-shop

MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jun 01, 202201:12:14
BONUS The Stardust Sessions, Ep. 01 - Grace Sherwood

BONUS The Stardust Sessions, Ep. 01 - Grace Sherwood

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Stardust Sessions!

In this Patreon-exclusive series, I'll be partnering with my good buddy and fellow Witchstorian Lozzie Stardust to dive into the fascinating events and people surrounding the history of witches and witchcraft. We'll talk about a whole lot of interesting things, maybe have a bit of a laugh, and hopefully tell you all some good stories along the way.

In this episode, we discuss a Virginia legend - Grace Sherwood, the Witch of Pungo. Tried and ducked in a bay for her alleged crimes in 1706, Grace was the last person convicted of and imprisoned for witchcraft in the colony of Virginia before the 1735 Witchcraft Act was passed. But as Grace herself would have said, she was no witch.

Join my Patreon to catch new episodes of The Stardust Sessions every month in addition to early releases of Hex Positive and Witch Ways, plus lots of other bonus content!

Check my Wordpress for full show notes and a list of sources, as well as show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. Follow Lozzie Stardust on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter @bihexual and come chat with us in the Nerd & Tie Discord!

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

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May 23, 202201:04:26
Witch Ways 23 - The Three Ravens

Witch Ways 23 - The Three Ravens

Hope you're all feeling crafty this month, because we're making a Witches' Ladder! Grab your yarn, craft feathers, and bells, and get ready to make an early-warning system for trouble of all sorts. Another classic from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol I.

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Check my WordPress for show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and WordPress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.

MUSIC CREDITS

“Carpe Diem” and “Air Prelude”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

May 16, 202203:43
Ep. 029 - Outgrowing Our Cocoons with Trae Dorn

Ep. 029 - Outgrowing Our Cocoons with Trae Dorn

Happy Podcastiversary! Hex Positive is officially two years old and I thought I'd celebrate with an important discussion about growth. We all start out with ideas and impressions that we must unlearn, re-examine, and correct over time. This constant cycle of critical thinking and re-evaluation in response to new information is a normal and necessary part of a healthy practice. It is how we grow as practitioners and as people. 

And in an effort to lead by example, I sat down with my podcast senpai Trae Dorn, resident lovable curmudgeon and host of our sibling show BS-Free Witchcraft, to talk about the bullshit we used to believe as novice witches and how we outgrew those ideas. You'll have to make your own mistakes and learn your own lessons, but perhaps by hearing our stories, you can avoid one or two of those pitfalls.

Make sure you listen to the Portland Button Works ad for a special discount code!

Oddities Witch Market
Sunday, May 15th, 1pm-6pm
Diversity Richmond, Richmond VA

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Check my Wordpress for show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.

This episode is sponsored by:

Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com

The Spiral House – https://portlandbuttonworks.com/spiral-house-shop

It's their 10-year anniversary, so make sure you show them some extra love this month!


MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”

Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

May 01, 202201:31:46
Witch Ways 22 - Spinning Up A Sweetheart

Witch Ways 22 - Spinning Up A Sweetheart

Sorry it's a bit late this month, my darlings! My usual recording schedule got flipped a bit, what with a certain special project and getting ready for the May anniversary. But here you go!

We're back to the fairy tales this month with a little attraction spell from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol I. This is a three-day spell to help bring an ideal person into your life and create an easily-recognized sign to signal their arrival.

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Check my Wordpress for show notes for past episodes and information on upcoming events.

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.

MUSIC CREDITS

"Carpe Diem" and "Aquarium"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Apr 18, 202204:28
Ep. 028 - The Easter-Ostara Debacle

Ep. 028 - The Easter-Ostara Debacle

IT’S FINALLY HERE – the long-await Easter Rant! If you’ve been  following me on tumblr, you may already know how salty I get about  internet posts claiming Ostara and Easter are the same holiday…and you  may know that I’ve gotten into literal fights over the topic. So once  and for all, I’m laying it all out to explore the origins of both Easter  and Ostara and to finally answer the age-old question: which came first  – the bunny or the egg?

Special thanks to will-o-the-witch for reviewing my material to make sure my gentile ass was actin’ right  and for correcting me on several very important points. Thank you for  taking the time and for continuing to share your knowledge and insights  with the community!

Check my Wordpress for sources and full show notes, as well as announcement and a schedule of upcoming events!

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and WordPress. For more information on  how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.

This episode is sponsored by:

Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com
PBW Witch Shop – http://www.PBWwitchshop.com

MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Apr 01, 202254:25
Witch Ways 21 - Quickie Charms

Witch Ways 21 - Quickie Charms

Spells don't always have to be big, complicated rituals in order to be effective. Sometimes the most powerful charm is the one you do with a snap of your fingers. To that end, here are some Quickie Charms from my personal repertoire. Adapted from Grovedaughter Witchery.

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You  can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and  Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get  access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.  

Proud member of the Nerd & Tie Podcast Network

MUSIC CREDITS

"Carpe Diem"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mar 15, 202206:10
Ep. 027 - When Inspo Takes A Holiday

Ep. 027 - When Inspo Takes A Holiday

WE'RE BAAA-AAAACK! And to celebrate, I'm covering a timely topic that's been tripping me up lately.

We all encounter it sooner or later - that feeling of being bogged down, tired, uninspired, and unmotivated. The dreaded Slump. It happens in our craft just as much as our mundane lives and it can be hard to conquer. So, what’s a witch to do when motivation is meh and inspo is a no-go? Join me as Hex Positive returns from hiatus with lots of tips for avoiding burnout, finding your spark, and reinvigorating your practice.

Spring Equinox Market

Sunday, March 13th, 1pm-6pm

Diversity Richmond

Visit the Facebook Event Page for full details.

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. http://www.patreon.com/BreeNicGarran.

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.

This episode is sponsored by:

Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com

PBW Witch Shop – http://www.PBWwitchshop.com


MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”

Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mar 01, 202229:24
Hiatus Update - Return Ramble

Hiatus Update - Return Ramble

Hello witches! Haven't seen you all in forever, it feels like.

I'm gearing up to return from my long winter's nap in the beginning of March, but first here's a little ramble to let you know how things are going.

See you soon! 😁

-Bree

Feb 21, 202210:23
Ep. 026 - The Healer's Path with Jai McGrainer

Ep. 026 - The Healer's Path with Jai McGrainer

Originally aired on my Patreon. For this special episode, it's time to hop in the Wayback Machine! I sat down with my oldest friend, Jai McGrainer (we've literally known each other since we were twelve), to chat about her path as a healer and her marvelous holistic health clinic, Azalea House of Healing. There's a fair amount of reminiscing about our teenage years and our shared roots in magical topics.

Check out Azalea House of Healing in Warr Acres, OK, or visit their website.

Follow my show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. http://www.patreon.com/BreeNicGarran.

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.

This episode is sponsored by:

Portland Button Works

PBW Witch Shop


MUSIC CREDITS

"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"

Ads - "Feelin' Good" & "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/


Feb 01, 202201:11:14
Ep. 025 - The Witches of Picnic with Guest Host Jenna
Jan 01, 202201:21:54
Witch Ways, Ep. 20 - Eyes Like Coals

Witch Ways, Ep. 20 - Eyes Like Coals

Every witch needs a good repertoire of protection spells. Shields and wards are all well and good, but if you want your magical defenses to have a little more bite, try creating a tiny household guardian with "Eyes Like Coals." (Note: You will have to feed it.) Adapted from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol. I, 2nd edition.

Visit my shop for books and other witchy goodies!

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Proud member of the Nerd & Tie Podcast Network

MUSIC CREDITS

"Carpe Diem"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Dec 15, 202104:31
Ep. 024 - Warding A Witchy Home

Ep. 024 - Warding A Witchy Home

As we close out 2021, it seems like a good time to cover some basic home protection spells and warding techniques. In this episode, I cover the creation of wards and anchors, how to cast wards around your home, and what home protection magic can...and more importantly, CANNOT....keep away.

I’ll be taking a short break and posting some Patreon bonus episodes for January and February, so I’ll see you all again next spring!

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.

Recommended Reading:

  • By Rust of Nail and Prick of Thorn by Althaea Sebastiani
  • Practical Protection Magic by Ellen Dugan
  • The Ruins of Ambrai by Melanie Rawn
  • The Black Jewels Series by Anne Bishop

Althaea Sebastiani - Home


MUSIC CREDITS

“Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”

Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Dec 01, 202159:15
Witch Ways, Ep. 19 - All Heads Off But Mine

Witch Ways, Ep. 19 - All Heads Off But Mine

Few things in life are more infuriating than seeing your power usurped by others, or worse, stolen from you And nothing is more satisfying than taking it back. If you're feeling beaten down and set upon, draw up your list of grievances and cry, "All Heads Off But Mine!" Adapted from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol. I, 2nd edition.

Visit my shop for books and other witchy goodies!

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Proud member of the Nerd & Tie Podcast Network

MUSIC CREDITS

"Carpe Diem" & "Failing Defense"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Nov 15, 202103:17
Ep. 023 - The Name of the Game

Ep. 023 - The Name of the Game

Halloween may be over, but I’m not ready to be done with Spooky Season just yet! As such, this month, I’m diving into the history of Ouija boards, tracing their origins from the spiritualist camps of the late 1800s to their development as a popular party game to some of the modern myths surrounding the board. We’ll try to separate fact from urban legend, and the source of some of the things we THINK we know might surprise you. Stuff You Missed In History Class - The Possession of Roland Doe (Oct. 27, 2021) See my Wordpress for full show notes and sources. Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon. Visit my shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network. This episode is sponsored by: Portland Button Works – http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com PBW Witch Shop – http://www.PBWwitchshop.com MUSIC CREDITS “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance” Ads – “Feelin’ Good,” and “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Nov 01, 202142:46
Halloween Bonus - Listener Ghost Stories, Vol. II
Oct 31, 202101:14:08
BONUS - Do The Magical Thing with Lee Curtis-Rogers

BONUS - Do The Magical Thing with Lee Curtis-Rogers

It's a special Samhain bonus episode for all you lovely witches! I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Lee Curtis-Rogers of "Do The Magical Thing" to talk shop. We got into SO many things, from "outside the box" magical thinking to mental health and witchcraft to what it's like to be community educators and influencers, plus our plans for the upcoming holiday.

Make sure you check out Lee's marvelous YouTube channel and subscribe so you can catch all the latest installments of "Do The Magical Thing!"

Follow my show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Visit my shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.

MUSIC CREDITS

"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Oct 30, 202101:52:27
Witch Ways, Ep. 18 - The Nesting Toad

Witch Ways, Ep. 18 - The Nesting Toad

With a simple change of intention and timing, a spell can heal or harm as the caster wishes. "The Nesting Toad" is a perfect representation of this concept. What will you use it for? The choice is entirely up to you. Adapted from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol. I, 2nd edition.

Visit my shop for books and other witchy goodies!

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Proud member of the Nerd & Tie Podcast Network

MUSIC CREDITS

"Carpe Diem" & "Lone Harvest"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Oct 15, 202103:44
Ep. 022 - Bree and Lozzie vs The Witch Hunters

Ep. 022 - Bree and Lozzie vs The Witch Hunters

Spooky Season is upon us and thanks to last month’s trip into the history of witch trials, I’ve got a score to settle with some witch-hating dead guys - Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins and Witch-Pricker John Stearne. Luckily, my trusty witch pal and fellow WItchstorian Lozzie Stardust is ready to wade into the fray with me. The witch finders don’t stand a chance!

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon

Witch With Me - Book Club and 2021 Witch Census

Samhain Witch Market
Diversity Richmond, Richmond VA
Sunday, October 17, 2021, 3pm-9pm
Indoor/Outdoor, Masks Required
Facebook Event Page

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This episode is sponsored by:

Portland Button Works - http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com

PBW Witch Shop - http://www.PBWwitchshop.com


SOURCES:

Historical Dictionary of Witchcraft (Bailey)

Encyclopedia of Witchcraft (Golden)

A History of Witchcraft In England from 1558 to 1718 (Notestein)

Wikipedia Article - Matthew Hopkins

Wikipedia Article - Bury St. Edmund's witch trials


MUSIC CREDITS

"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"

Ads - "Feelin' Good" and "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Oct 01, 202101:28:04
Ep. 021 - Witchcraft and Modern Law

Ep. 021 - Witchcraft and Modern Law

As promised, the followup episode is here! This time, I'm digging into witchcraft as it relates to modern law, plus covering a few key 20th-century events that I missed in Episode 20 and some legal codes that may apply to your practice even if they don't deal with witchcraft directly. We'll also be discussing some instances of modern witch hunts that are still occurring in some parts of the world and there are articles you can check out for more information in the show notes on my Wordpress

Books and podcasts cited in this episode:

America Bewitched: The story of witchcraft after Salem (Owen Davies)
American Hysteria, Eps. 4 & 5 - "Satanic Panic, pt 1 & 2"
BS-Free Witchcraft, Ep. 10 - "The Satanic Panic"
Lore, Ep. 62 - "Desperate Measures"
Morbid Podcast - Ep. 122-125, “The West Memphis Three, pt 1-3”
Sacred Actions: Living the Wheel of the Year though Earth-Centered Sustainable Practices (Dana O'Driscoll)

Witch With Me - Book Club and 2021 Witch Census

Samhain Witch Market
Diversity Richmond, Richmond VA
Sunday, October 17, 2021, 3pm-9pm
Indoor/Outdoor, Masks Required
Facebook Event Page


This episode is sponsored by:

Portland Button Works - http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com

PBW Witch Shop - http://www.PBWwitchshop.com

Global Grey Ebooks - http://www.globalgreyebooks.com


Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon


Visit my Wordpress shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!


Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.


MUSIC CREDITS

"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"

Ads - "Feelin' Good," "March of the Spoons," and "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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Sep 21, 202149:41
BONUS - The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft with Fire Lyte

BONUS - The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft with Fire Lyte

Surprise surprise, witches! It's a special bonus episode! This month, I sat down for a chat with the absolutely delightful host of the Inciting A Riot podcast and soon-to-be-published author, Fire Lyte. We talked about how he got his start in witchcraft, how his holistic views on education influenced his practice, and how the events of 2020 informed and influenced his forthcoming book.

The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft is available for pre-order, so make sure you reserve your copy today!

Also, make sure you check out Inciting A Riot wherever you get your podcasts and on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram.

Follow Hex Positive on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon

Visit my Wordpress shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.


MUSIC CREDITS

"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Sep 20, 202101:36:09
Witch Ways, Ep. 17 - The Golden Tree

Witch Ways, Ep. 17 - The Golden Tree

Whether you need a change in circumstances or a quick boost to your bank account or you just want to go to the festival, "The Golden Tree" just might be able to help. Make the charm when you can, then use it when you need it. Adapted from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol. I, 2nd edition.

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MUSIC CREDITS

"Carpe Diem" & "Teller of Tales"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Sep 15, 202104:40
Ep 020 - Witchcraft and the Law

Ep 020 - Witchcraft and the Law

Grab your pencils, witches - it’s time for a history lesson! This month, I’m digging deep into the history of witchcraft-related laws and how changing views on magic, religion, and superstition first denied the existence of witches, then panicked over their alleged activities, and finally settled into something resembling common sense. This is a long slog, encompassing over 3000 years of history from a broomstick-height view, and I get off on a few tangents where history crosses paths with modern issues. But if you’re a history buff, you’re gonna love this episode!

I ended up having to split this subject into two installments, since the project turned out to be a little too ambitious for a single episode. Part Two will be up later this month, when we’ll explore modern laws related to witchcraft and some of the actual witch hunts still occurring in the world today.

A partial transcript is available on my Wordpress, along with citations for my main sources and some suggestions for further reading. 


This episode is sponsored by:

Crowsbone - http://www.crowsbone.com

Portland Button Works - http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com

PBW Witch Shop - http://www.PBWwitchshop.com

Global Grey Ebooks - http://www.globalgreyebooks.com


Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! You can also find me as @BreeNicGarran on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and Wordpress. For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Visit my Wordpress shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.


MUSIC CREDITS

"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"

Ads - "Holiday Weasel," "Feelin' Good," and "March of the Spoons"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/


Sep 01, 202101:45:10
Witch Ways, Ep. 16 - Sweetening Powder

Witch Ways, Ep. 16 - Sweetening Powder

Planning a little persuasion magic? Need to improve someone's attitude? Mix up a batch of Sweetening Powder and start turning those opinions in your favor. (This recipe and many more are available in Pestlework!)

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Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

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MUSIC CREDITS

"Carpe Diem"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Aug 16, 202102:55
BONUS - Witchcraft Activism with Alex Wrekk

BONUS - Witchcraft Activism with Alex Wrekk

In this special bonus episode, I sit down with Alex Wrekk of Portland Button Works to discuss the role of witchcraft in modern activism. (Standard tangents apply.) We also talk about the upcoming SASS Witch Con which you should DEFINITELY check out!

SASS WITCH CON REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Join us August 13-15 for panels, talks, workshops, vendors, chats, and community for science type witches!
All Access and discord server: $25
Recorded access and discord server: $15
Check out the Facebook event page for registration, vending opportunities, super neat merch, and programming including our free Witches' Brew event on August 6 to find out what we are all about.

Visit my shop for books and other witchy goodies!

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

Proud member of the Nerd & Tie Podcast Network

MUSIC CREDITS

"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magical Dance"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Aug 04, 202157:37
Ep. 019 - The Trouble with Tarot

Ep. 019 - The Trouble with Tarot

(UPDATE: Fixed audio issues and restored first half. Thank you for your patience!)

Tarot and tarot-reading have been a part of the modern witchcraft movement since the 1960s. But where did these cards and their meanings come from? Are they secretly Ancient Egyptian mystical texts? Do they have their origins among the Romani people? Are they a sacred closed practice that should not be used by outsiders?

Nope, nope, and nope.

This month, we delve into the actual history of tarot cards, discover their origins on the gaming tables of Italy and France, meet the people who developed their imagery and symbolism into the deck we know today, and debunk some of the nonsense that's been going around lately concerning their use. The Witchstorian is putting on her research specs for this one!

SASS WITCH CON REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Join us August 13-15 for panels, talks, workshops, vendors, chats, and community for science type witches!
All Access and discord server: $25
Recorded access and discord server: $15
Check out the
Facebook event page for registration, vending opportunities, super neat merch, and programming including our free Witches' Brew event on August 6 to find out what we are all about.

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon.

This episode is sponsored by:
Crowsbone - http://www.crowsbone.com
Portland Button Works - http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com
PBW Witch Shop - http://www.PBWwitchshop.com
Global Grey Ebooks - http://www.globalgreyebooks.com


Visit my Wordpress shop to purchase my books, exclusive podcast merch, and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network.

Soundbyte from Futurama ("The Series Has Landed," S1E2), The Curiosity Company, 20th Century Fox Television, Rough Draft Studios, 1999.

MUSIC CREDITS
"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"
Ads - "Holiday Weasel," "Feelin' Good," and "March of the Spoons"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Aug 02, 202140:06
BONUS - Crystal Witch with Bekkathyst

BONUS - Crystal Witch with Bekkathyst

If you love crystals, you're in luck! I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Bekka of the popular crystal shop Bekkathyst to talk about everyone's favorite shiny rocks and what it's like to own a witchcraft-based business. Make sure you check out her wares on all her social media, particularly on Tumblr, and be on the lookout for her periodic flash sales.

Support small business by getting your crystals from Bekkathyst.com!

Follow the show on Twitter @hex_podcast for the latest updates! For more information on how to support the show and get access to early releases and extra content, visit my Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/BreeNicGarran.

Visit my Wordpress shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft!

Proud member of the Nerd and Tie Podcast Network


MUSIC CREDITS

"Spellbound" & "Miri's Magic Dance"

Bekkathyst Ad - "Frost Waltz"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jul 24, 202132:10