The Hexperts

Nikki Haggart
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  • RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY
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Join Nikki Haggart and Brett Seivwright, two besties who can’t stand each other, as Brett guides Nikki through the world of witchcraft, magical traditions, and wacky folklore, while Nikki tests Brett's knowledge on literally the most basic elements of pop culture (like that Liam Neeson didn’t star in Die Hard). Cover Photo: Annie Yao Theme Song: 'Ride To the City' by the Lemming Shepherds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3D AGO

    The Gospel of Aradia

    Have you heard the Gospel of Aradia? Neither had anyone else, until folklorist Charles Godfrey Leland showed up. Brett and Nikki discuss the alleged secret worshipping the goddess Diana and her witch-messiah daughter by the pagans of Italy. Later, Brett curses Charlie Puth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m

  2. APR 22

    Curses

    From the evil eye to Etsy witches, Brett and Nikki break down the history of curses, and discuss whether there is an ethical way to hex a bitch. Later, Brett fails to mew, and Nikki fails to pronounce 'looksmaxxing.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m

  3. APR 8

    Egregores, Featuring The Paranormal Parlour

    Brett and Nikki welcome Carly Billings and Cecilia O'Grady, independent theatre creators, hosts of the spooky new podcast 'The Paranormal Parlour,' and girl women. Brett teaches us about ghosts built from the power of belief, from tragic Victorian lovers to cool cats on skateboards. Later, Carly and Cecilia ask Brett once and for all: Is there crying in baseball? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m

  4. MAR 25

    Malleus Maleficarum

    Brett talks about a book too vile and too poorly written for even a dweeb like him to get through, as we discuss the horrors unleashed upon women and 'witches' by Inquisitor Heinrich Kramer after he was bullied by a girl. Later, silly walk to Camelot as Brett is quizzed on his Monty Python knowledge in a game that Nikki totally didn't steal from a popular streaming service. Content Warning: 33:25-39:23 - Descriptions of extreme torture and violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  5. MAR 11

    The Trial of Helena Scheuberin

    Brett tells Nikki the tale of when the Pope's fiercest witch hunter met his ultimate match, a mean girl. Later, Brett gets to not talk about Billy Bob Thornton (and instead tells us his hot takes on The Traitors.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m

  6. FEB 25

    Hoodoo

    Brett and Nikki discuss how African spirituality merged with the many cultures of the New World to create perhaps the most no-nonsense modern practice of magic, while never letting you forget how very white they are. Later, Brett gets quizzed on various wisdoms from frat boy cinema from American Pie to American Psycho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 7m

  7. FEB 11

    Love Spells

    Nikki and Brett discuss the undeniably questionable ethics of love spells, then tell you exactly how to do them. Later, do you believe in Abby Lee Miller? Brett does not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m

  8. JAN 26

    John Dee Part Two

    In our continuing exploration of the life of Dr John Dee, John experiments with alchemy, scrying, and toxic polycules. Later, find out what Brett, and Queen Elizabeth the First, think of Bridget Jones's Diary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m
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Join Nikki Haggart and Brett Seivwright, two besties who can’t stand each other, as Brett guides Nikki through the world of witchcraft, magical traditions, and wacky folklore, while Nikki tests Brett's knowledge on literally the most basic elements of pop culture (like that Liam Neeson didn’t star in Die Hard). Cover Photo: Annie Yao Theme Song: 'Ride To the City' by the Lemming Shepherds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Nikki Haggart
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nikki Haggart
  • Show Website
    The Hexperts