Magnolia Street: A Practical Magic Fandom Podcast

The Stinas
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Featured in ELLE magazine, Magnolia Street is a musically inspired Practical Magic fandom podcast! Each week, we’ll deep dive into the whole world of Practical Magic created by Alice Hoffman, including the movie and all 4 books! Your hosts are The Stinas: Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia. This podcast is our tribute to our favorite movie of all time, with a little bit of our own musical twist and lots of chaotic hilarity! ✨🔮 *SPOILERS ABOUND!* NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY!

  1. 1d ago

    Ep. 160: The Stonewall Uprising of 1969 | 🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

    🏳️‍🌈 HAPPY PRIDE MONTH, WITCHES! 🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month, we are diving into one of the most pivotal moments in American history: the Stonewall Uprising. Inspired by Vincent Owens’s storyline in Rules of Magic, we explore how Alice Hoffman places one of the Owens family’s most beloved and emotionally complex characters directly within the cultural landscape surrounding The Stonewall Inn and the early gay rights movement. As one of the first major male Owens family members in the Practical Magic universe, Vincent’s search for identity, love, belonging, and truth resonates deeply with readers, making this chapter of history feel profoundly personal. In this episode, we discuss queer life in America before Stonewall, the 1966 Sip-In protest inspired by the Civil Rights Movement, and what unfolded during those nights in June of 1969 in Greenwich Village. We also explore firsthand accounts from people who were there, common myths surrounding Stonewall, the Stonewall National Monument, and LGBTQ pioneers and activists whose stories stretch from the 1800s to the present day. From the streets of New York City to the pages of the Owens family saga, this episode is a deep dive into resistance, identity, survival, and the people who refused to disappear. SOCIALS: ⁠Link Tree⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources DISCLAIMER: The Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic. The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media. The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast. All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.

    2h 11m

  2. May 29

    Ep. 159: Maria Owens Character Analysis

    This week on Magnolia Street, we’re diving deep into the woman who started it all: Maria Owens. From abandoned child, to healer, to accused witch, to the ancestral matriarch of the Owens bloodline, we trace Maria’s journey across all four books in the Practical Magic series and unpack how one broken heart shaped generations of Owens women to come. We explore:• Maria’s relationship with John Hathorne and the true origins of the curse• The emotional and symbolic meaning behind her sapphire necklace• The evolution of her legacy across Magic Lessons, The Rules of Magic, Practical Magic, and The Book of Magic• The grimoire, the black mirror, Magnolia Street, and the enduring symbolism of blue throughout the series• How Maria transformed from folklore and ghost story into one of the most emotionally tragic and misunderstood characters in the Owens universe We also discuss the deeper themes Alice Hoffman weaves through Maria’s story:inherited trauma, feminine power, forbidden knowledge, survival, grief, and whether the Owens curse was ever truly about magic at all… or simply fear disguised as protection. So light a candle, pour yourself something warm, and join us as we unravel the woman whose heartbreak haunted an entire bloodline. Because before Sally, before Gillian, before Jet and Franny…there was Maria Owens. SOCIALS: ⁠Link Tree⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources DISCLAIMER: The Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic. The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media. The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast. All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.

    2h 11m
  3. Ep. 158: Magic Lessons | The Practical Magic Summary Series (Book 1)

    May 22

    Ep. 158: Magic Lessons | The Practical Magic Summary Series (Book 1)

    As Practical Magic 2 approaches this September, we’re beginning a special lead-up series here on Magnolia Street—revisiting all four books (chronologically) in the Practical Magic series by Alice Hoffman to help freshen up the Owens family story before the next film arrives. In this first installment, we start with Magic Lessons, the origin story of the earliest Owens ancestor, Maria. Together, we’ll walk through the major characters, family connections, timelines, emotional threads, and the moments that matter most moving forward into The Book of Magic—the novel that inspired the upcoming sequel film. In this episode: ✨ Character breakdowns ✨ Timeline & story structure ✨ A note from Alice Hoffman ✨ Full summary of Magic Lessons ✨ Connections that carry into the rest of the series Next month, we move into The Rules of Magic—following Jet, Franny, and Vincent Owens in the 1960s as the family curse begins tightening its grip. So grab your Midnight Margaritas and settle in… we’re heading back to Magnolia Street! SOCIALS: ⁠Link Tree⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources DISCLAIMER: The Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic. The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media. The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast. All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.

    1h 60m

  4. May 15

    Ep. 157: Amelia Bassano | The Dark Lady of Shakespeare (with Special Guest Mallory Trunnell)

    This week, we’re unraveling the mystery of Amelia Bassano—a poet, court insider, and one of the first Englishwomen to publish her work… who some believe may be connected to the writings of William Shakespeare. Was she the “Dark Lady” of the sonnets? A muse? Or something more—a voice hidden behind one of the most famous names in history? With special guest Mallory Trunnell of Crimson Calamity, we explore Shakespeare authorship theories, poetic parallels, and the broader history of women whose contributions were erased or reassigned—also known as the Matilda effect. We also step into the world of The Book of Magic, where Alice Hoffman reimagines Bassano as part of the Owens lineage, weaving her into the magical history through a fictional grimoire known as The Book of the Raven—a text that preserves women’s knowledge, power, and stories across generations. Because sometimes, the most powerful stories are the ones history tried to forget…and sometimes, they’re the ones that refuse to stay buried. SOCIALS: ⁠⁠Link Tree⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources DISCLAIMER: The Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic. The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media. The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast. All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.

    3h 25m
  5. Practical Magic Book Summary Series Announcement!

    May 13 ·  Bonus

    Practical Magic Book Summary Series Announcement!

    Your Practical Magic Summer Starts Here! That's right! Starting this May, 2026, we’re walking you through all four novels in the Practical Magic universe! We’ll be focusing on one book, each month of summer… NO READING REQUIRED! We’ve read them all, so you don’t have to! (00:50:11) Will bring you to the chronological summary. We thought it would be a great way to brush up on our Owens Family lore before Practical Magic 2 drops into theaters in September. So skip the book clubs & reading glasses, and grab your headphones, because The Stinas got you covered! Our summer recap series gives you: ✨ streamlined plot summaries ✨ character breakdowns ✨ family trees, timelines, & travel maps ✨ magical lore connections ✨ the details most likely to matter for the sequel This is the ULTIMATE “Catch-up Quick” guide, designed for: Busy fans Movie-only fans who are craving more book world lore Casual readers who forgot details Slower readers intimidated by four books Newer fans who want to understand the book lore quickly before September Together, we’ll walk through the major characters, family connections, timelines, emotional threads, and the moments that matter most moving forward into The Book of Magic—the novel inspiring the upcoming sequel film. Magic Lessons, the first installment of our Summary Series will air on Friday, May 22 on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! See ya there! The Stinas Xoxo

    1 min

  6. May 8

    Ep. 156: The Practical Magic Greenhouse | A Witch's Garden Series

    Come step inside one of the most iconic spaces in the beloved film, Practical Magic! In this installment of the Witches Garden Series, we’re exploring the Owens family conservatory, or greenhouse as it really is, a space that feels equal parts magical and deeply rooted in real horticultural design. We learn firsthand from the head of Practical Magic Art Department, Stephen Alesch just what went into this masterpiece that has every witch's mouth watering. From its curved glass roof and leaded panes to the working potting stations, drying herbs, and candle making setups, this isn’t just a beautiful set. It’s a fully realized environment shaped by centuries of greenhouse history. We take a closer look at how this space functions, what materials and details ground it in reality, and how its design connects back to historic glasshouses like those at the Chelsea Physic Garden. Along the way, we break down the layout, the tools, the textures, and even the more ritualistic elements, like the doves kept for spellwork, to understand how this space sits between practicality and enchantment. SOCIALS: ⁠Link Tree⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources DISCLAIMER: The Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic. The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media. The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast. All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.

    2h 17m

  7. May 1

    Ep. 155: Practical Magic 2 Trailer Analysis

    This week on Magnolia Street, we’re diving deep into the Practical Magic 2 trailer that dropped on April 20th—and we mean deep. With over 100 screenshots pulled from the trailer, we’re breaking it all down scene by scene, moment by moment, catching every detail you might have missed. This is a visual episode, so if you want to follow along with us, the full video is available over on our Patreon! SOCIALS: ⁠Link Tree⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources DISCLAIMER: The Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic. The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media. The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast.' All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.

    48 min
  8. Ep. 154: PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 UPDATES | April 2026

    Apr 24

    Ep. 154: PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 UPDATES | April 2026

    This week on Magnolia Street, the Stinas are back with a fresh roundup of all the magic swirling around Practical Magic 2—and there’s a lot to catch up on. We’re diving into the biggest updates from the past two weeks, including Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman’s appearance at CinemaCon, Sandra’s long-awaited debut on Instagram (yes, it finally happened), and the brand new Practical Magic 2 trailer that dropped on April 20th—because of course we have thoughts. We’re also talking about Nicole Kidman’s announcement that she’s beginning training to become a death doula, and how that beautifully (and eerily) echoes the themes of life, death, and in-between spaces that have always lived at the heart of the Owens story. All this and more, as we gather around the table to piece together what’s coming next! So pour something cozy, settle in, and join us on Magnolia Street… where the magic is already stirring. SOCIALS: ⁠Link Tree⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources DISCLAIMER: The Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic. The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media. The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast. All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia.

    56 min
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Featured in ELLE magazine, Magnolia Street is a musically inspired Practical Magic fandom podcast! Each week, we’ll deep dive into the whole world of Practical Magic created by Alice Hoffman, including the movie and all 4 books! Your hosts are The Stinas: Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia. This podcast is our tribute to our favorite movie of all time, with a little bit of our own musical twist and lots of chaotic hilarity! ✨🔮 *SPOILERS ABOUND!* NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY!

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