The Witching Hour

CJ Listro and Shannon Burnette

A podcast that discusses witches in literature, film, television, history, and pop culture. New episodes on the full and new moon. Sources in this episode: "Halloween in America: Contemporary Customs and Performances" https://www.jstor.org/stable/1499461 "The Witches of Halloween Past" https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-witches-of-halloween-past-94494043/

Episodes

  1. 05/08/2019

    The Pendle Witch Trials

    Dueling clans of cunning folk! Multiple bewitched horses! Accusations of murder! A devil-boy named Tib! This episode has it all. Join us as we discuss the Pendle Witch Trails of 1612, which are among the best recorded witch trials in history.

    The Pendle Witch Trials

  2. 04/19/2019

    Walpurgisnacht

    Across the pond, Walpurgisnacht has become something of a second Halloween. Join Shannon and CJ as they trace the holiday's pagan origins.

    Walpurgisnacht

  3. 04/05/2019

    The Familiars by Stacey Halls

    C.J. and Shannon discuss Stacey Hall's witchy debut novel, The Familiars! Set against the backdrop of the Pendle Witch Trails, The Familiars explores the difficulties of being a women during a time when suspicion and accusation run rampant.

    The Familiars by Stacey Halls
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About

A podcast that discusses witches in literature, film, television, history, and pop culture. New episodes on the full and new moon. Sources in this episode: "Halloween in America: Contemporary Customs and Performances" https://www.jstor.org/stable/1499461 "The Witches of Halloween Past" https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-witches-of-halloween-past-94494043/

Information

  • Creator
    CJ Listro and Shannon Burnette
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2019
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Witching Hour