Tag: Magick
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Ep 258: Nathan Isaac, The Penny Royal Podcast
Flora is joined by Nathan Isaac, host and writer of the Penny Royal Podcast for a fascinating discussion of oddities in Pulaski Co., Kentucky. Somerset, KY resident Nathan Isaac has been researching strange phenomena in and around Pulaski Co. on the Penny Royal Podcast for years. While some places might have some weird stories, Somerset…
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Ep 244: Unexpected Consequences of Hoodoo
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Dr. Jeffrey Anderson returns with a handful of stories on unexpected consequences of hoodoo! That old adage, “be careful what you wish for,” is in full effect in these real stories of unexpected consequences of hoodoo. Dr. Anderson tells several accounts of folk magic gone wrong. If you’re familiar with the W. W. Jacobs short…
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Ep 231: John Dee part 2
The saga of John Dee continues in a massive second part of the episode. The second half of John Dee’s life was even wilder than his first, scrying with Edward Kelley and writing down the angelic language. Flora continues an incredibly deep dive into the polymath’s life, detailing his actions with Kelley, travels abroad, and…
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Ep 196: Haunted Dolls, Live
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Guest host Mark Soloff of Blastropodcast joins Flora to kick off Blurry Photober with a live show all about haunted dolls! Human figures that are said to be possessed or cursed, haunted dolls have a built-in creepiness that transcends the many stories about them. Flora and Soloff discuss what might make dolls haunted, the history…
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Ep 193: Jiangshi, Chinese Hopping Vampires
Grab your spare coins and red thread, Blurry Photos are jumping across the Pacific to look at Jiangshi, Chinese Hopping Vampires! A monster of Chinese folklore, Jiangshi, Chinese Hopping Vampires are curious, sometimes creepy sometimes whimsical undead creatures with interesting origins. Not much like their western counterparts, these vampires prefer to suck the qi, or…
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Ep 163: Demonology
The sigils are etched and the circle is protecting as Dave and David summon an episode about demonology! The study of demons etc., demonology stretches as far back as recorded history, but how credible is it in practice and lore? The boys look at the etymology of demons, a few cultures and demons in their…
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Episode 138: The Salem Witch Trials
You stand accused of wanting to learn more about the Salem witch trials! A sad chapter of American history, the Salem witch trials were a time of paranoia, hysteria, requital, and religious fervor gone awry. Flora and Stecco discuss the cultural climate leading up to this period, including witch hunts and persecution in general. How…
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Episode 128: Ouija Boards with Expanded Perspectives
Break out those planchettes and gather ’round the table, the boys of Blurry Photos are joined by the boys of Expanded Perspectives Podcast to delve into the world of Ouija Boards! An infamous, easy-to-use oracle, Ouija Boards are supposed 2-way communication devices between the living and the dead, and the Davids welcome guests Cam and…
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Episode 124: Rainmaking
Grab your galoshes and pop the umbrella, Blurry Photos are opening the sky up in an episode all about rainmaking! A practice that spans millennia, cultures, and techniques, rainmaking has been an important part of cultural history throughout the ages. But what exactly is it? David and Dave shower you with facts, stories, music, and…
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Episode 70: Satanism
It’s time again to leave those preconceived notions behind, as Blurry Photos take a look at Satanism. Perhaps the most misunderstood religion of our time, Satanism actually has nothing to do with overwhelming evilness and the fight for your soul. It’s sometimes labeled more of a philosophy than a religion, and the concept of the…
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Episode 54: Wicca
Flora and Stecco seek the guidance of the goddess as they learn all about Wicca in this episode of the podcast. A relatively recent religion, Wicca has steadily gained in popularity for almost a hundred years and counting. Stereotyping, misinformation, ignorance, and fear has threatened the religion since its fractured founding, but Wiccans have prevailed…
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Episode 50: Tarot
What better way to celebrate the 50th episode of Blurry Photos than consulting one of the most well-known oracles around, the Tarot. Flora and Stecco tackle the history, mythology, and meaning of the infamous cards, and even do readings for each other (for science). Yet another piece of misunderstood and maligned mysticism, the Tarot has…
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Episode 19: Ley Lines
Ever taken a globe and traced straight lines from major city to major city? Some people have. And some people have concluded that it means something, and that something is Ley Lines. David and David take a hard line on just what exactly Ley Lines are, where they come from, and where they are. Blurry…
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Episode 17: Illuminati
Ever enjoyed anything from the entertainment/music industry? How about a $1 bill – ever held one? Do you watch/listen to any news source? Does your car use gas? Do you eat food? If yes, then you have been inundated by the symbolism and ideas of the Illuminati. A shadowy, conspiratorial group that is said to…
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Episode 8: Witches
It wouldn’t be ___tober without an episode about witches. David and David conjure up some interesting history and origins of the witch in this episode of Blurry Photos. How long have witches been around? Have they always been the disfigured old crone that stereotyping tells us they are? Is witchcraft still practiced today? Kick back,…
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Episode 1: Aleister Crowley
The Davids kick off the inaugural episode of Blurry Photos by talking about the life and times of The Beast himself, Aleister Crowley. Perhaps best known for his occultism and black magick practices, Crowley had many interests and was influential to many people and ideas today. At one point called “The Wickedest Man in the…