Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch

Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Rec, Agatha All Along) talks all things witches, including her 3 witchy childrens’ books and the real-life coven she has shared with her comedy friends for many years. Moon rituals? Chants and lady power? Sign us up! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheila O’Malley, film critic and author of Art and Making of Frankenstein, shares tales of being on the set of the Guillermo del Toro movie, as well as insights on the original story by Mary Shelley herself and how the whole monster myth came to be. Plus, the scariest movies we’ve ever seen! A fun and insightful conversation filled with chills, thrills and woo woo! Hosts: Rachel Dratch, Irene Bremis Guest: Sheila O'Malley Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis [Guest Insta] https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have a Happy Woo Year! We're revisiting one of our favorite conversations and will be back next week with a new episode! You know Vanessa Williams as a beautiful actor and singer. But did you know she has all sorts of woo woo tales? Join Rachel and Irene as they discuss Vanessa’s haunted house and the time she had an “expert” come in to determine with whom she was sharing her home! They also talk pet psychics, past lives… the list goes on! Go to https://kachava.com and use code WOO. New customers get twenty dollars off an order of two bags or more, January 1st through 31st! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A holiday message from Rachel. We'll be back with a new episode on January 7th! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor, writer and comic Michelle Buteau (Survival of the Thickest) shares inspiring stories of forging her own path in the world of comedy. Also, those shadowy figures in the old house where she lives? Turns out they think she’s fun too! Hosts: Rachel Dratch & Irene Bremis Guest: Michelle Buteau Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedy legend and dear friend Maya Rudolph joins the show for an unforgettable episode filled with shared memories, ghost stories, and a bit of woo woo magic. Maya and Rachel exchange tales of staying at the same spooky hotel, and all three ladies dive into a curious case of coincidental ice cream cones. A delightful mix of humor, heart, and the human desire to connect with what lies beyond. Hosts: Rachel Dratch, Irene Bremis Guest: Maya Rudolph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Matthew Lillard (Scream, Scooby Doo) discusses his varied career in spooky movies, his lifelong love for Dungeons & Dragons, and delves into the surprising connections between horror and comedy. Plus, when Tarot goes bad! We share stories of the downside of a reading. Hosts: Rachel Dratch, Irene Bremis Guest: Matthew Lillard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we're re-upping this family-themed episode with Rachel’s pal Tara, who shares her story about... time travel. YES WE SAID TIME TRAVEL! A vivid dream that takes Tara into the past turns into reality as she learns that what she saw there can actually be corroborated. Things get stranger and stranger from there! This story might just blow your mind and make you a believer in all things woo woo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Cyril Creighton, known for roles in Only Murders in the Building and Spotlight, dives into the quirky world of astrology and Mercury in retrograde. He shares his journey from childhood theater to professional acting, and how a pre-show ritual involving a special meal turned into a necessity. Expect laughs as he reveals personal superstitions, discusses theatrical rituals, and even touches on his dog’s astrological insights. This conversation blends humor and unexpected wisdom, all amidst the cosmic chaos of astrology!

Rachel Christ-Doane, Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum, dives deep into the chilling details of the Salem Witch Trials. She explains how skepticism about spectral evidence led to the trials' end and reveals the grim jail conditions, including documented torture. Christ-Doane debunks popular theories linking witchcraft to ergot and discusses the disturbing ritual of the witch cake. She also connects historical witchcraft to contemporary practices, all while highlighting the complex narrative surrounding witch accusations throughout history.