Are We Witches?

Sarah Drummond & Lisa Marmur

Welcome to Are We Witches? A podcast for the witch-curious and the skeptical, hosted by two witches-in-training, Lisa Marmur and Sarah Drummond. We’re two friends diving headfirst into the enchanting world of modern witchcraft for the very first time. Together, we’ll explore magical realms, learn how to charge crystals, brew a little mischief, and maybe even tell the future. We have no idea what we’re doing (yet), but we’re here to document the journey—warts and all.  Our quest will take us through the history of witchcraft, unpacking its feminist, divine, beautiful, and problematic aspects. By understanding how magic shaped the world, we hope to uncover where magic still thrives today. If magic is real, we’re here to find it. So, are we witches? Are you? Join us every second Tuesday by the cauldron as we brew up some tea and see where the magic takes us. We couldn’t do it without you. Because, after all, it takes a village to raise a witch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1D AGO

    Are We Witches...on the Moon?

    This episode is all about the Moon, Earth’s constant companion and the canvas for centuries of magic, myth and meaning. Sarah shares paranormal tricks she’s been holding onto, Lisa explores the complex (and sometimes overstated) links between the Moon and witchcraft, and together they offer Magic for the Masses with a simple Blood Moon ritual for the full moon and lunar eclipse the night of this episode's release! 🌕 Sources for Who? What? Witch? Where?: G. Edmonds III, III Radcliffe G. Drawing Down the Moon : Magic in the Ancient Greco-Roman World. Hardcover edition., Princeton University Press, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1515/9780691186092. Hutton, Ronald. The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft. Oxford University Press, 1999. Silverblatt, Irene. Moon, Sun, and Witches: Gender Ideologies and Class in Inca and Colonial Peru. Princeton University Press, 2021, https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv1m5924j. — Follow us on instagram at arewewitches and write to us at arewewitches@gmail.com Any problem you want a magical solution for, please write in for a bit of advice and a magical prescription. It's important we practice as much as possible to get our witchy credentials! We also want to hear how your spells are going, so please write in if you have practiced any magic mentioned in the show. We are new to this community and these practices. All advice, tips and feedback will be gratefully received. After all, it takes a village to raise a witch. Blessings to all those that rate & review (5 stars only, please!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  2. FEB 16

    Are We Witches...In Love (Again)?

    It's been one year of Are We Witches? and in honour of their first podcast anniversary, Lisa and Sarah venture back to the topic of love. Sarah shares her first forays into dating, including her first speed-dating experience, Lisa revisits her list describing her perfect partner, and they attempt some divination to see if this year is the year they'll find love again. To every single person who has listened, shared, messaged us, emailed us, left a comment, or told a friend about the podcast, thank you. Truly. Your support means more than we can possibly say. We absolutely love making this podcast. We love researching, recording, laughing, spiralling into witchy rabbit holes, and sharing it all with you. It’s become such a special part of our lives. Here’s to another year of curiosity, conversation, and enchantment. 🔮 We’re so excited for what’s ahead. Links: Backyard Catio Builder - the amazing folks who built Lisa's catio Water and matchsticks divination ritual — Follow us on instagram at arewewitches and write to us at arewewitches@gmail.com Any problem you want a magical solution for, please write in for a bit of advice and a magical prescription. It's important we practice as much as possible to get our witchy credentials! We also want to hear how your spells are going, so please write in if you have practiced any magic mentioned in the show. We are new to this community and these practices. All advice, tips and feedback will be gratefully received. After all, it takes a village to raise a witch. Blessings to all those that rate & review (5 stars only, please!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  3. FEB 2

    Were We Witches?

    Join Lisa and Sarah as they explore the science behind epigenetics, the “witch wound” and inherited trauma as they untangle the complexity of their current lives and the karmic potential of many more. Investigating this first hand, Lisa visits a past life psychic medium with good friend Monique. Having such a strong connection they want to know, is this the first life in which they met? Or have they met before?  Meanwhile Sarah looks for more signs from the universe (is she on the right path?) and our hosts offer a little DIY magic at home (we could all use a little help moving forward, right?). So join them for this deep dive special into past lives as they attempt to answer the question, is this their first time around? Citations for Who, What, Witch, Where?: https://news.yale.edu/2025/03/06/violent-experiences-alter-genome-ways-persist-generations Magic for the Masses spell: https://witchcasket.co.uk/blog/letting/ — Follow us on instagram at arewewitches and write to us at arewewitches@gmail.com Any problem you want a magical solution for, please write in for a bit of advice and a magical prescription. It's important we practice as much as possible to get our witchy credentials! We also want to hear how your spells are going, so please write in if you have practiced any magic mentioned in the show. We are new to this community and these practices. All advice, tips and feedback will be gratefully received. After all, it takes a village to raise a witch. Blessings to all those that rate & review (5 stars only, please!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  4. 11/24/2025

    Are We Witches...With Familiars?

    Familiars take many shapes and sizes; cute, cunning and spectral. Posited as a spiritual companion, Sarah and Lisa wonder what it means to be accompanied by a familiar today. From the witch's black cat archetype to the spirit of a dead man sent from the Fairy Kingdom, the history of familiars is traced back to Early Modern England, where we find the first woman executed for witchcraft assisted by a cat named Sathan (pronounced 'Satan') and the "Witchfinder General" making wild accusations against diabolical animal spirits called Vinegar Tom, Pyewacket, and Grizzel. There is also a tarot spread chosen by a cat (what could he be trying to tell us?), suggestions for supporting your local wildlife, and the calming power of rose quartz helps to soothe a familiar in an anxious moment. This episode is co-hosted by Mina, Otto and Sven, beautiful, faithful familiars to the Are We Witches? podcast. Citations for Who, What Witch, Where?: https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/14015/pg14015-images.html https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Examination_and_Confession_of_certain_Witches_at_Chelmsford_in_the_County_of_Essex Henderson, L. (2009) Witch, fairy and folktale narratives in the trial of Bessie Dunlop. In: Henderson, L. (ed.) Fantastical Imaginations: The Supernatural in Scottish History and Culture. John Donald: Edinburgh, pp. 141-166. ISBN 9781906566029 -- Follow us on instagram at arewewitches and write to us at arewewitches@gmail.com Any problem you want a magical solution for, please write in for a bit of advice and a magical prescription. It's important we practice as much as possible to get our witchy credentials! We also want to hear how your spells are going, so please write in if you have practiced any magic mentioned in the show. We are new to this community and these practices. All advice, tips and feedback will be gratefully received. After all, it takes a village to raise a witch. Blessings to all those that rate & review (5 stars only, please!) -------------------------------- Keywords: witchcraft, familiars, familiar spirits, pets, enchanted, tarot, magic, witch trials, crystals, fairies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m

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Welcome to Are We Witches? A podcast for the witch-curious and the skeptical, hosted by two witches-in-training, Lisa Marmur and Sarah Drummond. We’re two friends diving headfirst into the enchanting world of modern witchcraft for the very first time. Together, we’ll explore magical realms, learn how to charge crystals, brew a little mischief, and maybe even tell the future. We have no idea what we’re doing (yet), but we’re here to document the journey—warts and all.  Our quest will take us through the history of witchcraft, unpacking its feminist, divine, beautiful, and problematic aspects. By understanding how magic shaped the world, we hope to uncover where magic still thrives today. If magic is real, we’re here to find it. So, are we witches? Are you? Join us every second Tuesday by the cauldron as we brew up some tea and see where the magic takes us. We couldn’t do it without you. Because, after all, it takes a village to raise a witch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.