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Was the book better? Is the representation accurate? Kyla, the witchy one, and her non-witch friend and co-host, Kaija, take a look at different pieces of media centered around witchcraft and discuss the quality of the storytelling as well as the accuracy of the culture & the magick, having guests on for their favorite piece of witchy media!
Welp, we thought this was just gonna be a 30 minute or less bonus...but turns out we had some things to say! In this episode we discuss Taylor Swift's "controversial" performance of willow on The Eras Tour as well as how it may be fanning the flames of witch/non-Christian discrimination (or worse).
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In this episode, Kyla briefly introduces Kaija to the world of Charmed (1998), a world in which 3 sisters (the Charmed Ones) fight evil, save innocents, work day jobs & have tumultuous love lives. Admittedly, the ADHD hit hard this episode. If requested, perhaps we'll cover season 2 in the future 😅
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Oh hi! Been a while!....Anyway! In this episode, we discuss the musical WICKED! 🎶 We also briefly discuss its source material, its history, and the upcoming 2024 movie adaptation...yes, Jeff Goldblum is playing the Wizard and frankly I (Kyla) am very psyched about it.
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In this episode, Kyla & Kaija discuss the origins of the stereotypical green-skinned, hooked-nosed, pointy-hat-wearing witch of our childhood fairytales. Where does this imagery come from? What implications does it have? Let's talk about it.
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Books & Broomsticks: Dybbukim w/ Jewitches (on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5V0Vts3KYKyaVQIDKzFvRr?si=3c33576757cd4e88
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Can I Still Love the Antisemitic Fairy Tales That I Grew Up With? by Aleksia Mira Silverman on Hey Alma: https://www.heyalma.com/can-i-still-love-the-antisemitic-fairy-tales-that-i-grew-up-with/
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More on Jewish headwear: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-long-history-of-forcing-jews-to-wear-anti-semitic-badges-180981829/
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Archetype Origins: Witch Archetype from Foot Hill Dragon Press: https://foothilldragonpress.org/268959/uncategorized/archetype-origins-witch-archetype/
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Is a Halloween witch costume antisemitic? Jewish dress historian explains noses, hats, and more by SnappyDragon (on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y63QkEhp0Q4
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In this episode we discuss the 1939 technicolor classic, The Wizard of Oz.
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TW for discussion of suicide & attempted SA depicted in The Love Witch
Kaija & Kyla discuss the 2016 "horror comedy" (???) The Love Witch, along with witch bottles, feminism, and more!Support us!Patreon: http://patreon.com/themoviewitchpodcastAnchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-move-witch-podcastFollows us!Twitter: @moviewitchpodInstagram: @moviewitchpodcastFacebook: http://facebook.com/themoviewitchpodcastSources for reviews:Review 1: Collider https://collider.com/the-love-witch-feminism-explained/Review 2: Disobedient Sounds https://disobedientsounds.com/2021/05/03/the-love-witch-will-leave-you-spellbound/Review 3: Good friend Stevie http://twitch.tv/graveyardmoth
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This week, we discuss Roald Dahl's "The Witches," both the 1990 original & the 2020 remake. We have thoughts & feelings...but Anne Hathaway, we love you anyway.
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Join us as Kyla & guest Lyss convince Kaija to watch the comfy-cozy 1998 film, Practical Magic.
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Sources:
- https://exemplore.com/wicca-witchcraft/Lessons-in-Magical-Herbalism-Belladonna-Deadly-Nightshade
- https://www.flyingthehedge.com/2017/06/herbarium-belladonna.html
- https://www.verywellhealth.com/mugwort-benefits-side-effects-dosage-and-interactions-4767226
- Blessing Seeds Medical Journal #1: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3642442/#:~:text=It has been widely used,bacterial and in skin disorders
- Blessing Seeds Medical Journal #2: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6535880/
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Hi, welcome to season two where we're going to discuss all things witchy and fantabulous! Kyla & Kaija are back with guest Eggie to talk about Disney's animated series, The Owl House. A show so good, Kaija, the spoiler-lover, didn't want spoilers 😱 🚨 SPOILIERS FOR AHEAD! 🚨
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For our season finale, we're doing The Big One™, Harry Potter. (with some disclaimers and discussion about the creator...we don't stan) Thank you for listening! We're excited to see you again in season two :)
Sources:
- Shrunken heads/tsantsas: https://ctsciencecenter.org/blog/the-history-of-shrunken-heads/
- Tasseomancy/tasseography: https://www.allure.com/story/how-to-read-tea-leaves-tasseography/amp + https://www.teausa.com/14531/reading-tea-leaves
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While recording the episode for The Craft (1996), Echo & I got into a lil story time. Grab a hot drink & a blanket to fend off these spooky 15 minutes w/ the power of cozy ☕
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TW: SA & mentions of SH & sui*cide. Keep in mind, The Craft is a horror/fantasy. Proceed with caution.
SA talk timestamp: 36:00 - 39:38
In this episode, Kyla's joined by friend of the pod, Echo, to discuss the impact of The Craft (1996) as well as the storytelling...the good & the bad.
Sources:
https://screenrant.com/craft-movie-manon-pagan-deity-explained/
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Welcome to a very, very, very all over the place episode about Wandavision, the Disney+ series about Vision & The Scarlet Witch, Wanda Maximoff.
DISCLAIMER: We are not MCU experts so, respectfully, do not come for us <3
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Have you seen Supernatural? Yes? No? Doesn't matter! Let Kaija take you and Kyla on a Supernatural adventure, with the main focus being the character of Rowena, a beautiful Scottish witch.
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It's time to talk about the magical girl anime, Little Witch Academia! Come along with us as we recount Akko's misadventures & Professor Croix's misdeeds. Also, a pitstop at the topics of snacking & linguistics.
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Cottagecore galore & wholesome vibes ONLY! Kyla & Kaija deliver you some sweet, adorable, witchy Ghibli this episode.
Pumpkin Herring Pie recipes:
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from Babish Culinary Universe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7tMpaSOuz8&t=23s
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from Feast of Fiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0uM7ucgCAQ
AP News article about black cats: https://apnews.com/article/e5f42868e26a4d0ebb4dde17f085d4c2
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!! SPOILERS AHEAD !!
This week, we focus on the portrayal of the witchcraft in The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Did they get it right?
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astral travel article: https://www.livescience.com/27978-astral-projection.html
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scientific evidence of the soul article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/biocentrism/201112/does-the-soul-exist-evidence-says-yes
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learn more about Lupercalia here: https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome/lupercalia
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Kyla & Kaija discuss the cult classic Hocus Pocus as well as the recent release, Hocus Pocus 2!
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Kyla & Kaija discuss Kaija's ✨ first horror movie experience! ✨
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In preparation for next week's episode (The Fear Street Trilogy), we read The Betrayal, The Secret, & The Burning (The Fear Street Saga) by R.L. Stine. We...have thoughts. Kaija has some choice words for The Burning in particular.
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Let's talk about some cryptids! The Alabama White Thang, the Wolf Woman of Mobile, and a bit about the Wendigo.
You're probably like, this isn't witchy! You're right. That's why it's a Patreon exclusive! You can get episodes like these for $7/mo.
Kaija was feeling ill, so this week, you get cryptids. Next week, we'll be back to your regularly scheduled witchy programming.
Honestly, this one day I listened to an episode of Morbid (specifically episode 360) and I just HAD to tell someone about the Alabama White Thang....and I knew only Kaija would appreciate it adequately. - Kyla
Sources:
- https://www.gooddaylivingal.com/2018/10/20/alabama-white-thang/
- https://www.al.com/living/2013/10/5_mythical_creatures_that_repo.html
- https://coffeehousewriters.com/alabamas-the-white-thang/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-4t7xQ2fec
- http://www.freestateofwinston.org/whitethang.htm
- https://www.al.com/living/2013/10/5_mythical_creatures_that_repo.html
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This episode, we focus on the real events that inspired not only The Crucible, but countless other pieces of media, the Salem witch trials.
Sources
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/
- https://www.insightnews.com/opinion/columnists/christian-racism-and-misogyny-during-the-salem-witch-trials/article_5ceb7dd0-fe40-11ec-b40d-83ef7d302f45.html
- https://www.grant.kyschools.us/Downloads/Salem Map Article.pdf
- https://www.teenvogue.com/story/what-were-the-salem-witch-trials
- https://www.ukessays.com/essays/history/influence-of-the-puritan-religion-on-the-salem-witch-trials.php
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In this episode, we talk about Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible. It's way juicier than you remember! We also go over the topics of spirit familiars & the phrase "black arts."
Sources:
- Black Magic & White Supremacy: Witchcraft as an Allegory for Race & Power by Nicholas Charles Peters: https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2176&context=honorstheses
- Black Magic Matters: Hoodoo as Ancestral Religion: https://cswr.hds.harvard.edu/news/magic-matters/2021/11/10
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Get to know your hosts, Kyla and Kaija, and just what the heck they're doing here.
Awkward first time podcasters but lovable all the same. We hope you'll stick around!
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Was the book better? Is the representation accurate? Kyla, the witchy one, and her non-witch friend & co-host, Kaija, take a look at different pieces of media centered around witchcraft & discuss the quality of the storytelling as well as the accuracy of the culture & the magick, having guests on for their favorite piece of witchy media!