Category: Science Witch Podcast

Instances of Transness in Nature

Tags LDS, Mormon

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

Post date March 31, 2026

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

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

Transcripts for this episode

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Episode 65: Queer Fiction with Redfern

Post date June 29, 2024

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

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

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Show Notes

Forget Yourself

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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Tags author, interview, queer

Episode 64: Carnivorous Plant Cult with Carson

Post date June 3, 2024

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.

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

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Show Notes

Nepenthes bicalcarata

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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Tags interview, pitcher plants

Ep 63: Stage Magic and the Occult with Sensei Strange

Post date May 5, 2024

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

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.

Sensei Strange on Youtube

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Show Notes

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

Transcripts for the Interview

Transcripts for the Intro/Outro

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Tags interview, magic

Ep 62: Pre-Islamic Paganism with Walida

Post date April 3, 2024

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

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.

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

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Show Notes

Lindsey Stirling

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

Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Transcripts for Interview

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Tags astrology, interview

Ep 61: AI in the Age of Aquarius

Post date March 12, 2024

Welcome to the 61st episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, the band is back together to talk about AI and its impact on different parts of our society. Enku talks about AI’s impact on academia, Anjel discusses using AI art as a consultant and content creator, and Ruby relates some of the incredible advancement in the use of AI in music.

World Science Forum on AI with Jaron Lanier

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Show Notes

Witchcraft Publishing AI author Mari Silva

Morgan Daimer

How AI is stealing your art

Herculaneum Scrolls

Beatles “Now and Then”

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Episode 58: Mind Your Practice

Post date January 10, 2024

Welcome to the 58th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Anjel and Ruby talk about New Year’s resolutions, the elements of developing a practice and strategies for implementing and establishing new habits as well as some info about how to make your new intentions for the new year lasting. We discuss some of the research involved with music practice and also talk a bit about the importance of flow state.

Transcripts for this Episode

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Show Notes

Mind your Practice Podcast with Beth Pickens

Maintenance Phase Podcast

The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

Research on Inner Child Healing Therapy

Malcolm Gladwell’s “Outliers” If Books Could Kill

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Tags artists way, episode, just co-hosts, practice

Episode 56: Psilocybin Therapy with Dr. Dug Wingate

Post date December 14, 2023

Welcome to the 56th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Dr. Dug Wingate, Photo enhanced using LunaPic

In this episode, Anjel speaks with Dr. Dug Wingate about the therapeutic use of psilocybin and developing the psilocybin industry in Oregon. In this discussion, we talk about micro-dosing, set, setting and dose philosophy and how psilocybin has the potential to help so many people struggling with mental health issues.

Transcripts for Intro/Outro

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Show Notes

Roland Griffiths Is Dead at 77; Led a Renaissance in Psychedelics Research

How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence –by Michael Pollan

Oregon Psilocybin Services

Legal status of psilocybin mushrooms

Gorge concert shooting suspect told police he was high on mushrooms, believed world was ending

Psilocybin therapy for females with anorexia nervosa: a phase 1, open-label feasibility study

Psychedelic drug helped people with alcohol use disorder reduce drinking, study shows

Acuneuromodulation.com

Portland Microdose Center

Journal class at By Candlelight and Conjure in Salem, OR, Saturday December 30, 2023

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Tags interview, mushrooms, psychedelic

Episode 55: Talk to Mushrooms, not cops with Jesse Lee

Post date November 23, 2023

Welcome to the 55th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Ruby and Anjel talk with Jesse Lee Art about their art, mushrooms, politics, and how creatives need to model fungal networks of care to help resource one another.