Southern Bramble: a Podcast of Crooked Ways

In this episode, we go on a tour through the history of grimoires and magical tomes, as well as discuss the modern concepts of the book of shadows and it’s history. Lastly we leave you with some tips to help aid you in your magical record keeping.

In this episode, we interview Brandon Weston author of Ozark Folk Magic and Ozark Mountain Spell Book. They share all about being a generational Ozarker, a folk healer, and the research that went into writing their books. You can find Brandon at @ozarkhealingtraditions on Instagram.

This is an extra special episode about queerness, gender, and witchcraft. With a special blend of historical context and personal experience we share what it means to be queer, a witch, and how the ecology of the LGBTQIA community has evolved throughout time in religious and spiritual structures. Opening monologue from @plantbasedbirdgirl on tiktok.

In this episode, we interview thorn Mooney, an author and Gardnarian Wiccan to discuss her craft, differences in paths, and misconceptions about being Wiccan. You can find Thorn at @thornthewitch on Instagram and her books Traditional Wicca and The Witches Path wherever books are sold. SIDE NOTE: this was recorded back in march and Marshalls audio in this episode has several electronic interruptions that were only noticed upon completion of this recording. We apologize for any sound that is less than stellar quality. Marshall has since gotten a new mic and we will do our best to make sure this does not happen again. Luckily, it did not affect the interview or the quality of recordings from Austin or Thorn.

In this episode, we discuss the figure of the Witch Queen or Mother and the different goddess and liminal spirits who have contributed to their lore throughout history. Books resourced are: The Crooked Path by Kelden Threading the Mill by Nigel G Peqarson Besom Stang & Sword by Christopher Orapello and Tara Maguire

In this episode, we interview Albert an Icelandic folk magic practitioner. We talk about the history of spirituality and its evolution through time in Iceland, as well as it’s practical use for practitioners today. You’ll have to forgive a few technical difficulties that plagued the recording of this episode. Ultimately nothing important was truly lost.

In this episode we discuss the history of the devil. We break down the barriers between Satan, Lucifer and the devil and how this adversarial being came to be as he is today. We discuss the witch father in traditional craft and we share a bit of our practices. We also talk about the satanic panic and it’s devastating effects on some for decades. And lastly we discuss the devil in modern media.

Gemma Gary Cofounder of Troy Books Publishing and Author of Traditional Witchcraft, The Black Toad, The Devils Dozen, Silent as the Trees, and more comes to the South all the way from West Country England. Gemma shares her life in Cornwall, her inspiration for writing, her art, her craft, and everything in between. You definitely don’t want to miss out in this episode!

In this episode, we discuss what is commonly mistaken as gatekeeping, elitism, and gatekeeper deities.

This is part 1 of a 2 part series on gatekeeping. We’ll discuss what gatekeeping is, what it’s not, cultural appropriation, gatekeeping in different practices, what it means to be a benevolent gatekeeper, and how it can be misused.