94 episodes
Hex Positive Bree NicGarran
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- Religion & Spirituality
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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hexpositive/support
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Ep. 047 - What My Granny (Weatherwax) Taught Me feat. Lozzie Stardust
Lozzie’s back, friends and neighbors! And this month, we’re sitting down to talk about everybody’s favorite coven - the Witches of Lancre, from Discworld. Longtime fans of the show have heard the works of Sir Terry Pratchet (RIP) and the wisdom of Granny Weatherwax quoted many times on the show, but what other lessons might the Lancre coven have for us over the course of their many odysseys, quests, holidays, and general mucking about? (Tangents include which fantasy character is Legolas’ hot grimy dad, why certain tourists are so bloody annoying when they go abroad, which Discworld quote made Lozzie snarf tea out her nose, and what Bree and the sainted Sir Terry’s origin stories have in common.)
If you love Discworld, this episode is for you. If you’ve never heard of Discworld or are only passing familiar, consider this your introduction. Bit late for the Glorious 25th of May, but all the same - Here’s to Truth, Justice, Freedom, Reasonably Priced Love, and a Hard-Boiled Egg!
The Witches of Lancre
Equal Rites - Wyrd Sisters - Witches Abroad - Lords and Ladies - Maskerade - Carpe Jugulum
The Tiffany Aching Saga
The Wee Free Men - A Hat Full of Sky - Wintersmith - I Shall Wear Midnight - The Shepherd’s Crown
(GNU Terry Pratchett)
Sunflower Witch Market - https://www.facebook.com/events/191005147387320
Free Spirit Gathering - https://www.freespiritgatheringmd.org/
CritWitchCon 2024 - https://criticalthinkingwitches.com/events/
Follow Bree and Lozzie on Instagram at @breenicgarran and @bihexualhistory. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop on Shopify 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”Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Ep. 46 - Bree and Lozzie Ruin Everything, 4th Anniversary Special
It’s the fourth anniversary special and somebody turned Bree and Lozzie loose on another piece of occult history! This month, your intrepid host and everyone’s favorite horrible goose sit down in the virtual studio to discuss the history and tenets of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. And to the surprise of absolutely no one, things go off the rails rather quickly. If you consume beverages with your podcasts, do so with caution!
Thank you all for coming with me on this ride so far. Looking forward to the next chapter!
Show notes and further reading on my Wordpress.
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)
MUSIC CREDITS
Intro & Outro – “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”Host-Read Ads – “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Creations By ChaosFay Ad – “Christmas Fairy”Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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Ep. 045 - Warding A Witchy Home pt 2
Returning once more to the topic of protection magic, this month we’re delving a little deeper into the topic of wards and warding. Bree shares some insight on the methods and concepts that she’s developed and discovered over the years, and shares a Witchcraft 201 level primer on some slightly more advanced warding techniques.
(If you haven’t heard Ep. 024 “Warding A Witchy Home,” make sure you check that out before listening to this episode!)
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)
MUSIC CREDITS
Intro & Outro – “Spellbound” & “Miri’s Magic Dance”
Host-Read Ads – “Danse Macabre – Violin Hook”
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
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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 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Creations By ChaosFay Ad – “Christmas Fairy”Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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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
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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/
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