Episode 49: The Science and Magic of Puppets

Welcome to the 49th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Enku and Anjel interview Steve, curator of the Portland Puppet Museum about the science and magick of Puppets. Steve takes us on a world tour of his museum and shares with us some of the ancient stories that puppeteers have been using the craft of puppetry to tell for hundreds of years. At the end of the episode, we talk about our upcoming live events, Trans Telethon taking place in Portland on August 27, 2023.

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Show Notes

Portland Puppet Museum 

Portland Puppet Museum on Atlas Obscura

Trans Telethon

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Episode 48: Transpersonal Astrology with Rhabb

Welcome to the 48th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

For this episode, Enku and Anjel interview their long time friend and Transpersonal Astrologer, Rhabb in this rich and dense conversation about Astrology. We discuss why astrology is useful as a personal inquiry tool and how biographical information is articulated in your birth chart. We also make an important announcement at the end of the episode. 

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Rhabb on FB

Rhabb on Instagram

Edgar Cacey

Bach Remedies

Zombite Statistics 

The Trouble With Calories Maintenance Phase

Ram Dass

Pam Gregory 

Episode 33: Astrology 202

Wild Witches Ep 8- Astrology 101 

Trans Telethon Fundraiser

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Episode 47: Summerween Special with J Allen Cross

Welcome to the 47th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Summerween By Anjel

For this Episode of the Science Witch Podcast, Enku and Anjel interview author, paranormal investigator and witch, J Allen Cross about his books American Brujeria and the Witch’s Guide to the Paranormal. In this conversation, we talk about the different forms of spirits and hauntings that can occur and how trauma is related to paranormal activity. At the end of the episode we round up our summer vacay with some reflection about the last few weeks and Mystic South

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 American Brujeria: Modern Mexican American Folk Magic

The Witch’s Guide to the Paranormal: How to Investigate, Communicate, and Clear Spirits

Muriel’s 

The Horrifying History Of The Infamous Cecil Hotel

Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynne Jackson 

Episode 34: Epigenetics and Ancestral Healing

Mexican Repatriation

Episode 21: Water Witchcraft with Annwyn Avalon

Trans Telethon Fundraiser

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Who’s in Bloom: Southern Magnolia

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

Southern Magnolia in Bloom

For this episode of Who’s in Bloom for the main RSS Feed, Anjel talks about the Southern Magnolia and how it is tied to complicated feelings surrounding their identity as a southern transplant in the PNW.

We had an absolutely amazing time at Mystic South this weekend and plan on attending next year.

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Southern Magnolia 

The Botany of Magnolias

Gone with the Wind, Andrew Jackson, Racism and the Southern Magnolia Tree. 

Strangers in the own Land

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Who’s in Bloom: Corpse Flower

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

Titan Vancouv at WSU campus

For this episode of Who’s in Bloom for the main RSS Feed, Anjel talks about getting to see the Corpse Flower at WSU, Titan VanCoug in bloom, as well as why giant weird flowers like this are still an important plant teacher for us even if it isn’t directly useful for humans. We will be at Mystic South this weekend so be sure to check out our events going on if you will be attending! If you like this episode and want to check out more episodes like this, check us out on Patreon. 

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Titan VanCoug

To Save the Corpse Flower, Horticulturalists Are Playing the Role of Matchmakers

San Francisco Night at the Conservatory: Meet the Corpse Flower

Los Angeles- The Huntington Corpse Flower

Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square Corpse Flower 

Mystic South SWP events

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Episode 46: Queer Joy with the Queer Witch

Welcome to the 46th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Take Care of Each Other by the Queer Witch

For this episode of the Science Witch Podcast, Enku and Anjel talk to the Queer.Witch on Instagram about their art, being a disabled queer person through the dynamic, how to find queer joy in this world that seems to constantly be under threat by Christian Nationalists, and even talk a little bit about the Orca revolt. Anjel and Daniel introduce the episode and Daniel talks about their connection with Zooey Zephyr and the fight for trans rights in this country. They also talk a bit about all the new stuff on Patreon.

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Zooey Zephyr on Twitter

Silenced transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr: What to know

Erin Reed on Twitter 

Mystic South 

Oregon Country Fair 

Erin Reed on TikTok 

Black Fish 

Queer.Witch on Instagram 

Queer Witch Link tree

Corpse flower Titan VanCoug

Witchy Workshops 

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Wild Witches Ep 20- Art, Fashion and Boy Love with Aura

Welcome to the 20th episode in the Wild Witches Series.

Waterfall and Ari by Whiskeyguin

In this episode of the Wild Witches series, Anjel interviews their long time friend and artist buddy, Aura about art, fashion and boy love manga. In this episode Aura and Anjel talk about their shared past as artists in the furry fandom, how Aura’s aesthetic in art is mirrored in her love of Lolita fashion, and even how AI can be a useful tool for artists so as long it is not used to replace a finished art piece itself. If you want to be a beta reader for Aura’s up and coming comic, My Advisor is a Distraction, check her out on Instagram. 

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Wild Witches of the Willamette

Letter from the Christian Fascists 

Hex Brownsville 

Self Realization Fellowship

Art Station 

Mixed Candy Costumes 

Anthrocon 

Livejournal

Manny’s of San Francisco 

Baby, the Stars Shine Bright San Francisco 

Angelic Pretty USA 

Elfquest 

Elflord comics

Webtunes

My Advisor is a Distraction on Instagram. 

Ep 37: AI Emergence with Tiqvah Aviv

Expert Weighs In: AI Passes Bar Exam

Swap Meet info 

Mystic South

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Who’s in Bloom- Honeysuckle

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

Honeysuckle in Bloom

In this special episode of our Patreon-mostly series we are releasing on the main RSS feed for Solstice, Anjel talks about how to live deliciously through developing a relationship with honeysuckle. If you like this episode and want to check out more episodes like this, check us out on Patreon. 

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https://www.britannica.com/plant/honeysuckle

Types of Honeysuckle plants 

Honeysuckle and Pollinators 

Honeysuckle Is a Blob-Like Monster Taking Over American Forests

Magical Aromatherapy: The Power of Scent- Scott Cunningham

The Magic of Flowers: A Guide to Their Metaphysical Uses & Properties by Tess Whitehurst

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Episode 44: Breath

Welcome to the 44th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Breath bender by Anjel

For the inaugural episode with Daniel joining as a co-host, the three of us discuss the topic of breath from each of our own unique perspectives and expertise. Anjel talks about yoga and their practice of breath work and pranayama, Daniel talks about breath from an anatomical and vocal training perspective, and Enku talks about mindfulness meditation and breath as well as clean air inequality and how racism and classism intersects with the issue of clean air. We also talk a bit about the different locations we each hail from and how having a podcast based out of three different locations is something we are excited to bring to our listeners.

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Sunfest

Boyle’s Law

Mammals can breathe through their intestines

Thich Nhat Hanh

Headspace Meditation App

Scott Cunningham

Starhawk

Wim Hof Breathing Method 

Holotrophic Breathing 

Completely Arbortrary Podcast

World Forestry Center 

Missoula Smokejumper Visitor Center

Mystic South 

Witchy Workshops

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Wild Witches Ep 19- Ffynnon and the road to Non Profit status with Michael Agee

Welcome to the 19th episode in the Wild Witches series.

As Above Logo

In this edition of the Wild Witches series, Anjel shares an interview they did with Michael Agee, co-founder and board member of the Pagan sanctuary, Ffynnon . In this discussion, we talk about legacy, what was involved in forming a nonprofit and how creating pagan community is necessary for the continuity of our faith. At the top of the episode is an ad by our producer Daniel for Sunfest, happening at Ffynnon on June 24-26. 

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Sunfest 

Wild Witches Year and a Day – Facebook

Ffynnon . 

Powell’s Bookstore

Silver Falls State Park 

Otherworlds of Wonder 

Alexander James 

Sociocracy

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