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. 5h ago

    Are We Witches...With Soulmates?

    In this episode of Are We Witches?, Lisa and Sarah buy soulmate readings and drawings from two Etsy psychics: Psychic Alda and ArtZenArtist. The results include tarot cards, astrology, numerology, (suspiciously) mysterious technology, and some disclaimers that gave these hosts the "ick". Join us as we compare the readings, inspect the drawings, and ask whether we've glimpsed our romantic destinies, or whether we've been had by a couple of charlatans. Visit our Instagram page to see the results for yourself. -- 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.

    43 min

  2. May 18

    Are We Witches...Hexing?

    Lisa is back in the land of the living, and Are We Witches? is finally back in the swing of things. This week, we dive into hexes, curses, and humanity’s long fascination with the idea that ritual alone can cause real harm. From the evil eye and bone-pointing traditions to “voodoo death” and the nocebo effect, we explore the strange intersection of fear, belief, psychology, and magic. We also unpack modern witchcraft beliefs around hexing, including the idea that hatred and destructive intent may ultimately harm the person sending it. We have a strict no-hexing policy at Are We Witches? …but we’re endlessly curious about it. Sources for Who, What, Witch, Where?: CANNON, W.B. (1942), “VOODOO” DEATH. American Anthropologist, 44: 169-181. https://doi.org/10.1525/aa.1942.44.2.02a00010 Article from The Argus Newspaper, 13 July 1937 - Death By Black Magic: Pointing the Poison Bone About the nocebo effect The threefold law -- 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.

    45 min

  3. Apr 27

    Are We Witches...Healing?

    Look, it's been a rough patch for these witches, but they're back to talk about the (witch)craft of healing, from herbalism that turned into pharmacology, our friend the placebo effect, and the concepts of energy and remote healing. Lisa's tricks involve the return of a piano with a message of hope, Sarah's cycling adventures go awry, and the witches put a new twist on an old "mancy." -- 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.

    58 min

  4. Apr 6

    What's Up, Witches? #5

    Sarah and Lisa revisit some loose ends from previous episodes, including the controversial question of whether the full moon really affects human behaviour. Sarah's tricks involve possibly haunted toothbrushes, and Lisa recounts a recent pain in the neck. -- 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.

    52 min

  5. Mar 23

    Tarot Vin-isode

    In this Tarot Vin-isode from Are We Witches? the Empress is paired with Viognier (a controversial choice with our co-hosts) for a wine tasting and tarot love spread. Lisa is delighted to have a trick to share (at last!) and Sarah is happily blessed by an 11. Many thanks to Julie Albin for her Tarot Vin workbook which we continue to drink our way through, and to Labyrinthos for their tarot card interpretations. Tarot Vin workbook by Julie Albin available at https://tarotvin.com/ Labrynthos can be found at https://labyrinthos.co/ — 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.

    45 min

  6. Season 1, Episode 29 Trailer

    Are We Witches? Will Be Back Next Week

    Things got a little hectic lately, so we've had to delay this week's episode for a week. Never fear, we'll be back next Tuesday with our scheduled programming. Thanks for your patience! — 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.

    1 min

  7. Mar 2

    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

  8. 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
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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.

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  • Creator
    Sarah Drummond & Lisa Marmur
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Are We Productions
  • Show Website
    Are We Witches?