Southern Bramble: a Podcast of Crooked Ways
Austin & Marshall
Join Austin and Marshall, two queer witches, as they explore topics in the world of witchcraft and the cunning arts in this biweekly podcast.
Episodes
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May 27, 2025 • 1h 24min
Season 5, Episode 10: Charm-Making Crash Course
In this epsiode we discuss making charms: everything from materia magica, to simple charms you can make at home, care & feeding, and how to implement charms into your magical practice. Find Marshall's book Cunning Words: A Grimoire of Tales & MagicExplore Materia Magica for charms at Austins websiteFor free charm recipes, view Austins Blog with Free Spells & WorkingsFor formulas for protection, money-drawing & more, Shop Here
May 13, 2025 • 2h 14min
Season 5, Episode 9: Hoodoo Divination With Dr. Finch & Brother Yona
We discuss truly unique, American folk divinations in the context of hoodoo with Dr. Finch & Brother Yona. Sign up for their course with Spiritus Arcanum here!other notes: Shop materia magica, traditional formulas, and more at BaneXBramble.comView Online & in person events for Salem Witch Fest Here
Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 21min
Season 5, Episode 8: Flower Power
In this episode, we talk about Floriography, and the power that flowers contain.
Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 4min
Season 5, Episode 7: By Holy Wood & Black Thorn- Holy Week With Jesse Hathaway Diaz
Jesse & Austin discuss Holy Week and the secret witchcraft that lies in the week that God isn't looking, the saints are resting, and every Judas, Barrabas, and shatan walk the earth.
Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 5min
Season 5, Episode 5: Kitchen Witchery with Dawn Aurora Hunt
We discuss the everyday magic of kitchen witchery with Dawn Aurora Hunt
Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 2min
Season 5, Episode 5: Digging In With the Gnomes
We discuss in our final instalment to the Elementals: the gnomes, and earthen magic.
Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 10min
Season 5, Episdoe 4: Going Deep: The Undines
We discuss the elementals of water, the undines, and tangentially, other water spirits, materia magica, and formula.
Feb 11, 2025 • 51min
Season 5, Episode 3: Gliding with Sylphids
We talk about the spirits of air!
Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 12min
Season 5: Episode 2: Slithering With Salamanders
The discussion kicks off with thanks to supporters, weaving in nature's symbolism and spirituality. There's a deep dive into the transformative nature of prayer versus ancient pagan practices. The history of laudanum unveils its alchemical roots and complexities. Elementals are explored through Paracelsus's legacy, connecting ancient and modern witchcraft perspectives. Fire's power and passion are examined, revealing its vital role in rituals, while cultural perceptions of color spark intriguing conversations, tying into historical contexts.
Jan 14, 2025 • 1h 40min
Season 5, Episode 1: Spicing It Up- Spice Cabinet Magic
we're back for season 5- we discuss the magic that can be found in the spice cabinet, from allspice to xanthan gum (okay, we left xanthan gum out of the episode, but what a fabulous binder indeed): Honorable mention we left out: saffron, a favorite spice of Austin's in much of his cooking.
