Brett and Nikki discuss the complicated life and legacy of Robert Cochrane, father of traditional/folkloric witchcraft, ex-con, blacksmith, and world-class hater of Wicca. Later, Brett learns the difference between several cat-based girl groups and questions if a band is just a person. Who's to say? (Nikki's to say.)Content warning: (48:40-52:30) Description of anti-Semitism and suicide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Devil
Is there any Devil in the craft? Is the Devil crafty at all? According to these tales of British folklore, not really. Brett tells us what Satan allegedly got up to after he fell from Heaven but before he became the suave fiddle-playing trickster of America. Later, we find out whether Tati Westbrook is a controversial Youtuber or a charming English village, and how to pronounce Nikkie, even with an E. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Black Pullet
Brett leads us through the 'Black Pullet,' an eighteenth century grimoire that tells the tale of God's favourite magician and his questionable father figure. Later, we find out if it's time for the creators of South Park to write a new musical and if it should be about chickens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tarot
Brett teaches us how Tarot went from a Tang Dynasty pastime, to an Italian Biblical card game, to how he makes all his money. Nikki ships gap pal salonnières. Later, Brett must decide which iconic Sex and the City character he is: Miranda, Samantha, Sarah, and Carolyn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gerald Gardner
Brett and Nikki discuss the nitty gritty of the life of Wicca's founder, the lies he told and the even bigger lies he came up against, and how community theatre may be your gateway drug into Occultism. Later, they debate why Kill Bill is loved by gay boys and whether Channing Tatum should be under your floorboards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 YaoTheme Song: 'Ride To the City' by the Lemming Shepherds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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