Author: The Science Witches

Who’s in Bloom-Fireweed

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

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In this Who’s in Bloom episode released on the main RSS in celebration of Lughnasadh, Anjel discusses fireweed, the natural bloom clock of the summer season. They also discuss fire as part of the ecosystem and the issues that fire suppression has caused. Right now much of the western US is on fire, and Climate change is making these fires even worse and harder to control. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out our Patreon for more episodes like this.

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Fireweed- Alaska’s Summer Clock

Chamaenerion angustifolium (fireweed)

Rosebay Willowherb

Fireweed on Wikipedia

Collins Ontario

Prichard et al 2021- Adapting western North American forests to climate change and wildfires: 10 common questions

Climate change causing demise of lodgepole pine in western North America

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Ep 87- Archetype of the Troubadour with Joseph Linahon

Welcome to the 87th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Joseph Linahon playing his Celtic Bazuki

In this special musical episode, Anjel speaks with Joseph Linahon about his music as well as the importance of experiencing live performance. At the end of the episode, we feature Joseph’s rendition of the song Black and Tan which will be available on his EP coming out July 22, 2026. Be sure to follow his music on Spotify and check out his live performance at an event near you. 

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James Linahon

Sherry Scott- Vocalist for Earth Wind and Fire

Wintersun

Ensiferum

Biko Wright

The Dubliners

Faun

Wardruna

Rocky Road to Dublin- Luke Kelly

Fado – Portuguese Folk music

Daoiri Farrell

Boston Irish Festival

Chicago St. Patrick’s festival

Grandfather Mountain Highland games

Montreal Celtic Festival

San Miguel Fraser

Joseph Linahon

The Glensiders

Central Oregon Celtic Festival

Tacoma Highland Games

Athena Caledonia Games

Corvallis Celtic Festival

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire 

Joseph Linahon on Facebook

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Who’s in Bloom-St. John’s Wort

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

St. John’s Wort in Bloom

In this special edition of Who’s in Bloom for the main RSS feed, Anjel talks about St. John’s Wort the sunny yellow flower with a dubious history as a mental health supplement with a digression about mental health and shout out to the podcast, Bad Therapist. 

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Show Notes

The Fast-Spreading Flowering Ground Cover That Flourishes In Sun Or Shade 

How to Grow and Care for St. John’s Wort 

St. John’s Wort and Depression: In Depth | NCCIH 

Bad Therapist

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Ep 86-Queer Astrology

Welcome to the 86th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Rainbow Astrology made with Canva

In our offering for this year’s Pride Month, Enku and Anjel talk about astrology, give some of their favorite astro hot takes and discuss how astrology can be a useful way to affirm queerness. We also discuss the Age of Aquarius with the current transit of Pluto and what that may mean for AI and humanity within these longer cycles. 

Show Notes

Discover Your Planetary Time Lord with Annual Profections

Pam Gregory on Youtube

Ep 33- Astrology 202

Wild Witches 8- Astrology 101

Cafe Astrology 

Astroseek

Astro Advice Column: Placidus Vs Whole Sign

The Three Liliths

Chani Nicholas

The Lunar Nodes

Ram Dass

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Who’s in Bloom- Pacific Bleeding Heart

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

Pacific Bleeding Heart at the Cecil and Molly Smith Garden

In this episode of Who’s in Bloom released on the main RSS feed, Anjel discusses a delicate wildflower found in forest understories and gardens throughout the PNW: The Pacific Bleeding Heart. They take a small digression to discuss self care for empaths and how this tiny sweet flower can teach us about protecting our hearts. 
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Pacific Bleeding-Heart (Dicentra formosa)

Dicentra formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart)

Calscape- Pacific Bleeding Heart

The Enchanting Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Formosa): A Guide to its Magic, Medicine, and Cultivation

Self Care for Empaths 

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Ep 85- A Witch’s Place is in the Resistance with Glasfear

Welcome to the 85th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Glasfear Vending at an Event

In this episode, Anjel and James have a conversation with Chris, aka Glasfear, the owner of the business A Witch’s Place is in the Resistance. In this conversation we discuss his candle making and activism within the Native Rights Movement, as well as how non native people can respectfully take part in Native lead movements. We round off the conversation with Glasfear discussing his devotion to the Morrigan and muse on the question as to whether or not the gods remain when humans are gone. We also give a brief mention of Sun Fest happening June 12-14, 2026 in Vernonia OR that Glafear is going to be the lead ritualist at.  

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Pullayup Nation

Oregon Sunstones

Ep 23- The Science and Magick of Crystals with Nicholas Pearson 

Commercial from the 80s with native man crying

Standing Rock

American Indian Movement

Land Back

Dam removal Klamath River

Salmon Wars

Willamette Falls

Salmon canyon

Ep 16- Reclaiming the Colorado River with John Mahkewa

Sunfest

Janet and Gavin Farrar

Deity Deep Dives- Heqet

The Witches Resistance

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Ep 84- Healing our Problematic Ancestors with Mags

Welcome to the 84th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Tombs of Quorum Members

In this episode, Anjel and James speak with Mags, Folklorist and Historian of the LDS church about how to heal problematic ancestors, and find ancestors that we do want to uplift and revere. Content warning for mentions of violence and brutality against femme and indigenous people. 

Show Notes

Zera Pulsipher

Structure of the Mormon Church

Quorum of the 70

Wilford Woodruff

Mountain Meadows Massacre

American Primeval

Parley B Pratt

Murder of Susan Powell

Second-Class Saints: Black Mormons and the Struggle for Racial Equality

by Matthew L. Harris

One drop rule

The Mormon Church owns the most valuable property portfolio in America

At least $15,700,000,000 in holdings.

SEC Charges The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Its Investment Management Company for Disclosure Failures and Misstated Filings

Ezra Taft Benson 

Brigham Young

B. Morris Young

Community of Christ

Jacob Hamblin

Science Witch Podcast episode on Ancestral Healing

John G. Turner books

John Whittemore Historical society 

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Ep 83- Biblical Scholar and Pagan with Dr. Maggie Froelich

Welcome to the 83rd episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Dr. Maggie Froliech

In this episode, Enku and Anjel interview Dr. Maggie Froliech about her work on the new testament and how studying the Bible from that context helps to disentangle some of Christianity from the White Nationalist Christo-fascist regime threatening our democracy in the US. Maggie also discusses how her paganism intersects with her scholarship and Enku and Maggie get into it about the Paul letters. At the end of the episode Anjel gives updates to the Patreon. 

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Wild Witches of the Willamette

Claremont School of Theology

Dianic Witchcraft

Tiamat

When God Had a Wife: The Fall and Rise of the Sacred Feminine in the Judeo-Christian Tradition

Dr Paula Fredriksen

Suetonius

What is Hindu nationalism and how does it relate to trouble in Leicester?

Thule Society

Marcus Borg

Rev. John W. Crossin, OSFS, Ph.D.

James C Scott

Pauline Letters

Sojourners Magazine

Jesus and the Empire of God: Royal Language and Imperial Ideology in the Gospel of Mark (The Library of New Testament Studies) 

Sacrificed Meat in Corinth and Jesus Worship as a Cult Among Cults

Society of Biblical Literature- Bible Odyssey 

Mark Goodacre

Warren Carter

Paula Fredriksen

Love in the Time of Nationalism: Dinah, Shechem, and Love Laws

Religion for Breakfast

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Who’s in Bloom- Flowering Dogwood

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

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In this Patreon mostly series released on the main feed, Anjel discusses flowering dogwood and how a tree associated with Christianity still has lessons to teach us witches.  Check out other bonus content on our Patreon. 

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Show notes

Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida): A Guide to the Dogwood Tree

12 Popular Dogwood Trees and Shrubs

Flowering Dogwood Trees and Shrubs: Types, Leaves, Bark – Identification (With Pictures)

Dogwood Tree Facts – Everything You Need to Know

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Ep 82- Trans State of the Podcast and 6th year Anniversary Special

Welcome to the 82nd episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

The Science Witch Podcast Logo in Trans pride colors. Original design by Iris.

In this episode, Ruby, Anjel and James have a candid and open hearted conversation about transness and reflect on the 6 year anniversary of the podcast. 

Show Notes

Instances of Transness in Nature

Percent of the population of humans born intersex

Pre-Wold War II sex researchers in Germany- Magnus Hirschfeld

AWS shortage

ZEALOT: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth Reza Aslan

Ryan Zynkie and Danes stepping down from Congress

Stonewall

The Mountain by The Gorillaz

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