Ep 68- Samhain Special : Death midwifery with Angela of Journey Home Death Care

Welcome to the 68th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Angela leading a death ritual

For our Samhain episode for this year, we interviewed Angela, Death Midwife and founder of Journey Home Death Care about perceptions of death and how to be advocates for our own death. We want to make a heavy content warning for discussions of death, suicide, and suicide ideation, but despite these heavy topics, Angela brings a gracious compassion to all these discussions and our conversation was very affirming. We have also included resources for suicide prevention in the show notes.

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Show Notes

Journey Home on Instagram

Journey Home on Facebook

Sacred Crossings 

Bahai Faith

Friend plans online tribute to teen that drowned in Bitterroot

When You Die, You’ll Probably Be Embalmed. Thank Abraham Lincoln For That

National Home Funeral Alliance

Indigent Disposition Program

Sacred Passages 

Ram Dass quotes about dying

Kubler-Ross Stages of Dying and Subsequent Models of Grief

Transcripts for Intro Outro

Transcripts for Interview

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Number: 988 (formerly 1-800-273-TALK)
Website: 988lifeline.org
Available: 24/7
Services: Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741
Website: crisistextline.org
Available: 24/7
Services: Free crisis counseling via text message.

The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ Youth)

Number: 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678678
Website: thetrevorproject.org
Available: 24/7
Services: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.

SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health)

Number: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Website: samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Available: 24/7
Services: Free, confidential help for mental health or substance use disorders.

It’s important to remind listeners that they’re not alone, and help is available. Including this information in your podcast could really make a difference for someone!

Ep 67: The Sacred Fool with Rick Quaresma

Welcome to the 67th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Line art by Rick Quaresma and color by Anjel

In this episode, Enku, Anjel and Ruby interview Anjel’s partner and aspiring comedian, Rick Quaresma about comedy, the importance of humor as resistance and speaking truth to power. Rick shares his beliefs and inspirations in comedy and we talk a bit about the upcoming election and how conservative pundits are fundamentally unfunny.

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Hannah Gatsby

Ahisma

The outrageousness of what Louis CK did is totally lost’: the film about the backlash faced by his accusers

Larry the Cable Guy 

Dat Phan

The Musk that Fell to Earth Ep 12 Season 26 of Simpsons

Fact Check: CBS not working with Tim Allen and Richard Karn on ‘non-woke sitcom’

Trump asked whether the DOJ and the FCC could investigate ‘SNL’ after it mocked him, report says

Matt Rife

WGA statement on AI

The George Carlin ‘AI’ Stand-Up Creators Now Say a Human Wrote the Jokes

AP Declares That ‘JD Vance Did Not Have Sex With A Couch’ In Fact Check

Step Brothers

American Dad- Lincoln Lover 

NotsoevilRick on TikTok

NotsoevilRick on Twitter 

NotsoevilRick on Instagram 

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Tripping Through the Tarot: The Fool

Welcome to the seventh episode in our Patreon mostly series, Tripping Through the Tarot

The Fool Tarot Card in the Smith Rider Waite Deck

Content warning for brief mention of suicide and sexually explicit stand up. In this inaugural episode of our new Patreon mostly series, Tripping Through the Tarot, Anjel discusses the first card in the tarot: The Fool, as well as their experiences in the stand up comedy community and what dating a stand up comic has taught them about the nature of humor, and how there is power in speaking the quiet part out loud. They also talk about humor from an evolutionary standpoint and include a quote from Fool: A Novel by Christopher More. If you like this episode and you want to support our show and creative output, please consider supporting us on Patreon.

Show Notes

The Fool in Tarot Wikipedia 

Infinity Room Open Mic Night

Notsoevil Rick on Twitter

Notsoevil Rick on Instagram

Notsoevil Rick on Tiktok

Trump hits back at late night shows critical of Republicans

The evolutionary origins of laughter are rooted more in survival than enjoyment

What’s So Funny? Humor is a universal language. As human beings, we all laugh.

Fool: A Novel Paperback by Christopher Moore

Transcripts for this episode available here.

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Who’s in Bloom- Gladiolus

Welcome another episode in our Patreon mostly series, Who’s in Bloom.

Gladiolus photo by Anjel

In this episode of Who’s in Bloom, Anjel gushes about gladiolus or glads if you’re casual. This short episode includes information about the ecology, ethnobotanical history and how to grow glads, with a bit of information about mythology. Also in this episode Anjel remembers one of the Science Witch Coven who has crossed over into the summerlands. Before the episode, Ruby Spotlights one of our sponsors for the Trans Telethon: Transponder. 

Show notes and transcripts can be found ⁠here.⁠

If you like this episode and want to check out more episodes like this, check us out on Patreon. 

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Show Notes

How to Grow Gladioli: The Complete Gladiolus Flower Guide

Notes on the Pollination of Gladiolus brevifolius (Iridaceae) by Bees (Anthophoridae) and Bee Mimicking Flies (Psilodera: Acroceridae)

Gladiolus is the birth flower of August.[20]

American Ragtime composer Scott Joplin composed a rag called “Gladiolus Rag”[21]

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Black Lives Matter

Episode 66: Native Pollinators and Mason Bees with Carol Haven

Welcome to the 66th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Mason Bees. Picture by Carol Haven

For this episode, Enku and Anjel interview Master Gardner and Pollinator Protector, Carol Haven. We talk about the intersections of studying pollinators scientifically and spiritually, as well as the Master Gardener program. Ruby joined Anjel for the intro/outro and we updated folks about the upcoming show we’re producing: The Trans Telethon 2.

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OSU 10 minute University 

Marion County Master Gardeners

Marion County Fair

Master Gardeners 

Spend time outdoors. It’ll improve your health, experts say.

Mason Bees

The Fifth Sacred Thing by Star Hawk 

Princeton research shows how the decline in pollinators can ripple across ecosystems

Raptors and Rodenticides

Integrated Pest Management 

Silent Spring

Xerces Society 

Lavender and Bees

Pollinator Symposium 

Pollinator Haven Farm

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Episode 65: Queer Fiction with Redfern

Welcome to the 65th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Enku, Ruby and Anjel talk with writer Redfern about their work writing queer and speculative fiction, as well as some of the major themes in their work that echoes the current struggles of the queer community to find solidarity. We also discuss AI and what this new technology means for writers of the future. In the outro Enku discusses how he uses AI in the making of this episode

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Forget Yourself

The Giddy Death of the Gays & the Strange Demise of Straights

Marsha P. Johnson

Americans’ Complex Views on Gender Identity and Transgender Issues- Pew Research

Musicking: The Meanings of Performing and Listening by Christopher Small

Enku’s Receipts from using AI 

Transcripts of Interview 

Transcripts of Intro 

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Episode 64: Carnivorous Plant Cult with Carson

Welcome to the 64th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Pitcher Plants in Bloom at the Crosby Arboretum

In this episode, Anjel interviews carnivorous plant enthusiast Carson Treckler about bewitching and queer carnivorous plants. Anjel and Enku introduce this episode Anjel recorded last year just in time to release for pride and help initiate more queer folk into our Carnivorous plant cult.

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True North Orchards 

Jeff Dallas 

Darlingtonia

Nepenthes rajah

Nepenthes bicalcarata

Phylogenetic endemism of the orchids of Megamexico reveals complementary areas for conservation

Venus Fly trap 

Green Swamp (North Carolina)

The weird world of Australia’s carnivorous plants

Splinter Hill Bog Preserve

Crosby Arboretum 

Darlingtonia State Natural Site

Dr. Larry Mellicham

Is that a Venus Fly Trap in a Terrarium 

American Pitcher Plant.com -now closed

International Carnivorous Plant Society 

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Trans Telethon Too

Help Make the Trans Telethon Too Happen for the Second Time!

Ruby by Anjel

 

The Science Witch Podcast in collaboration with the Infinity Room presents Trans Telethon Too to Benefit the Rainbow Railroad on Sunday, August 31st from 7pm until 8:30 PM PST at Infinity Room in Salem, OR. This exciting event celebrates and supports this crucial organization that helps at risk LGBTQIA+ folks access gender affirming care and escape unsafe states.

In addition to being a live show that will feature performances by local comedians and drag performers. This event will also be streamed and a donation option is available to help support the cause even from afar.
Trans Telethon will feature performances by Drag Performers in the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette Empire and comedy by trans comedian Sarah Levy on a journey of Queer Tenacity through Adversity.   We’ll also be hosting the event for online streaming and live audiences and we hope to be able to interact with some of the folks remotely to raise donations for this important and timely cause. 

We are looking for sponsors to cover the administrative costs of the Trans Telethon in order to have all tickets and donations during the event go directly to the Rainbow Railroad.

Sponsors will get their names, logos and company/organization’s information in front of LGBTQIA+ and their allies on the marketing material and during the live event. 

Standard Sponsorship Includes ($50 nonprofit, $100 for profit):

  • Designation of your company as a sponsor in all marketing material.

Gold Level Sponsorship Includes ($100 nonprofit, $200 for profit):
(in addition to the benefits listed in the Standard Sponsorship)

  • Company recognition on Science Witch Podcast 
  • Logo or Linked Logo in all marketing material

Platinum Level Sponsorship Includes ($250 nonprofit, $500 for profit): 

 (in addition to the benefits listed in the Gold Level Sponsorship)

  • Facebook/Instagram Spotlight on Company [reach of 6k people]
  • 15 second company spotlight on during event (live stream & in person)
  • Your Flyers/Brochures Distributed at Event

We invite you to check out our event, show your support of the LGBTQIA+ community, and celebrate Queer Joy. Tune into the SWP Youtube or Twitch channel to catch the show live, and then high quality audio albums of the show will be available to donors at the 50 dollar level. This is going to be a really unique and heartfelt benefit with the intention of supporting this important and timely cause.

Ep 63: Stage Magic and the Occult with Sensei Strange

Welcome to the 63rd episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Sensei Strange

 

In this episode, Ruby and Anjel interview Sensei Strange about Stage Magic and its intersections with the Occult. The convo has some rich discussion of the history of stage magic, the definition of magic vs magick, and how to not accidentally start a cult. 

Before the episode, we introduce our newest member to the SWP team, James.

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Show Notes

Sensei Strange on Youtube

Mysteries of the Unexplained by Allan Zullo

Ricky Jay 

Jeff McBride

Brad Henderson

For Harry Houdini, Séances and Spiritualism Were Just an Illusion

The magician spent years campaigning against fraudulent psychics, even lobbying Congress to ban fortune-telling in D.C.

The Discoverie of Witchcraft

The Book of Thoth: A Short Essay on the Tarot of the Egyptians

Uri Geller and Metalbending 

Sex, Drugs & Magick: A Journey Beyond Limits by Robert Anton Wilson 

Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin

James Randi (1928–2020) Illusionist who exposed fraud to showcase the perils of credulity.

Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick & Manifestation by Mat Auryn 

Magic and Mystery School

Houdini Chat Bot

Houdini Seance at the Magic Castle 

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Transcripts for the Intro/Outro

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Ep 62: Pre-Islamic Paganism with Walida

Welcome to the 62nd episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Walida in London

 

In this episode, Ruby and Anjel have a vivid and rich conversation with Walida about Pre-Islamic Paganism, Astrology and how this period of history is important to learn about for all those interested in the Occult. Enku joined us for the Intro/Outro to show our support of Palestine and end the Genocide.

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A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult  by DK 

Lindsey Stirling 

All BTS members have officially started their military service. Everything we know

Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Transcripts for Interview 

Transcripts for Intro/Outro 

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