Welcome to the 71st episode of the Science Witch Podcast!
Morgan Daimler from the Irish Pagan School
For this year’s Solstice episode, we interviewed the indomitable Morgan Daimler about the holidays and misconceptions, and debunked some misinformation about where some of our holiday traditions come from. This was an enjoyable and thought provoking conversation that was very informative and revealing to the point where we want to schedule for Morgan to come back to continue some of the threads we picked up in this episode.
Welcome to the seventh episode in our Patreon mostly series, Deity Deep Dives.
Athena by Anjel
In this episode of Deity Deep Dives for the main RSS feed, Anjel discusses the problematic goddess, Athena. In an era where we need strong feminine archetypes, can we reimagine this goddess in our image? This episode was written by Anjel and music is by Ruby. Art for this episode is by Anjel.
Stickers of this and other deities are available on our Etsy.
If you have any question, thoughts, or feedback, we’d love to hear from you! Send questions to questions@sciencewitchpodcast.com and we’ll follow up and, with your permission, share it on an upcoming episode.
Welcome to the 69th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!
Original SWP logo by Iris
In this unscripted emergency episode, all 4 co-hosts share their thoughts and fears about the results of the election. We waited until some time had passed to edit this episode so as not to traumatize our audience and also remove some of the more raw and unfiltered thoughts. While we all talk about a lot of the bad things to come, we also share messages of hope and affirmation of our project to connect queeridos all over the world and be in community.
Welcome to the seventh episode in our Patreon mostly series, Tripping Through the Tarot
The Magician Tarot Card in the Smith Rider Waite Deck
In this episode of Tripping Through the Tarot, Anjel shares a love letter to all the creatives out there struggling to keep doing their art. In this audio essay, Anjel discusses the card of the Magician and how being in creative commune with our divine selves is accomplished through enacting our true will on the universe. Anjel also mentions their favorite occult author and teacher (at the moment) Damien Echols work. They send this out on the main RSS feed with the intention of supporting fellow creatives out there listening. If you like this episode and you want to support our show and creative output, please consider supporting us on Patreon.
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.
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!
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.
If you have any question, thoughts, or feedback, we’d love to hear from you! Send questions to questions@sciencewitchpodcast.com and we’ll follow up and, with your permission, share it on an upcoming episode.
Also… please follow us, share this episode out, give us a fabulous rating and let others know about what we’re up to so we can keep growing this sweet little community of ours!
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.
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.
If you have any question, thoughts, or feedback, we’d love to hear from you! Send questions to questions@sciencewitchpodcast.com and we’ll follow up and, with your permission, share it on an upcoming episode.
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.
If you have any question, thoughts, or feedback, we’d love to hear from you! Send questions to questions@sciencewitchpodcast.com and we’ll follow up and, with your permission, share it on an upcoming episode.
Also… please follow us, share this episode out, give us a fabulous rating and let others know about what we’re up to so we can keep growing this sweet little community of ours!
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.
