Join us as we explore the stranger aspects of our world. From bigfoot creatures and other cryptids to hauntings, hexes, magick, and more. A combination of historical research, witness interviews, discussion, and on-site recordings (where possible) is used to tell stories of the weird-but-true.
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Strange and Familiar brings together Toronto teens, and seniors living in long-term care to share tales of hardship, humour and love. contact: [email protected]
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The Familiar Strange is a podcast about doing anthropology: that is, about listening, looking, trying out, and being with, in pursuit of uncommon knowledge about humans and culture. Find show notes, plus our blog about anthropology's role in the world, at https://www.thefamiliarstrange.com. Twitter: @tfsTweets. FB: facebook.com/thefamiliarstrange. Instagram: @thefamiliarstrange. Brought to you by your familiar strangers: Ian Pollock, Jodie-Lee Trembath, Julia Brown, Simon Theobald, Kylie Won ...
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A podcast about things that used to be alive. With Gavin, Mike, and Fia.
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AnthroPod is produced by the Society for Cultural Anthropology. In each episode, we explore what anthropology teaches us about the world and people around us.
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Strap in. We're going on a trip! Robert and Topher, cofounders of advertising agency Territorial, explore the weird, compelling, and sometimes forgotten corners of our culture through a surprising lens: the brands we all know and/or love. Every episode uses a familiar brand as a roadmap to stories you would never imagine to help you see the world in a new way. To learn more about Robert Balog & Topher Burns, and their work at Territorial, visit www.weareterritorial.com or find them on LinkedIn.
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If an everything bagel were a podcast, this would be it. Welcome to Barely D&D, A brand new tabletop Dungeons and Dragons podcast that you can listen to with your mom. We mix goofy roleplay with rich storytelling and will never learn what consequences are. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/barelydnd
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✨ The White Witch Podcast Welcome to The White Witch Podcast — a hearth-lit corner of the wild where folklore and magick meet under moonlight. Hosted by British witch Carly Rose, this podcast is a cozy, witchy wander through the old ways and the ever-living spirit of the land. Each episode invites you deeper into the world of: 🌿 Witchcraft & spellwork 🌕 Rituals aligned with the moon and the seasons 🕯️ The lore of gods, goddesses, and forgotten folk tales 💎 Crystal magic and energy wisdom 🍄 E ...
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On My Strange Bible, we're focused on exploring the strange and fascinating aspects of the Bible that often go unnoticed or forgotten. Delve along with us into the oddities, miracles, and unexplained events in the Bible that make it truly unique. In each episode, we'll uncover these hidden gems and invite you to reimagine familiar stories and discover new perspectives. This ain’t your grandma’s Bible.
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Extraordinary Stories of Britain is a history podcast packed with fun and informative tales from our island’s long and storied past. Visiting little-known corners of British history, shedding new light on familiar faces, uncovering unusual - and sometimes bizarre - facts along the way, this is the podcast for anglophiles, history buffs, and anyone interested in finding out more about the UK. From killer queens to grime and punishment, from medieval medicine to celebrity cats, from secret sew ...
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For the first captain to be filmed leading the USS Enterprise, Christopher Pike has gotten precious little screen time over the years. That's about to change. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will bring us the stories of the Enterprise under Pike's command, together with Number One, Spock, and a host of familiar faces. Saddle Up! explores the characters and stories that Strange New Worlds brings us each week as we celebrate Star Trek and try to have a little fun along the way.
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Oddnormal takes you deep into the shadows of our everyday lives, where the familiar becomes strange and the unexplainable leaves us questioning reality. From curious quirks in daily encounters to baffling phenomena that defy all logic, we explore whether the world is truly growing stranger — and if global weirding has reached a tipping point. Join us as we uncover the hidden oddities lurking in plain sight.
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A Stranger in the House of God is the Podcast of award winning author John Koessler. Growing up the son of agnostics, John Koessler saw a Catholic church on one end of the street and a Baptist on the other. In the no-man’s land between the two, this curious outsider wondered about the God they worshiped—and began a lifelong search to comprehend the grace and mystery of God. John's podcast addresses fundamental questions and struggles faced by spiritual seekers and mature believers.
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It has happened to me and it has probably happened to you. It is sudden and quick, leaving you as unexpectedly as it came. It is a feeling which is more unfamiliar than familiar. This podcast is all about that feeling of familiarity that you can't do away with. Stories that are not just compelling, but rebelling. This is The Unfamiliar Déjà Vu.
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Winner of the Adirondack Center for Writing’s People’s Choice Award 2016 A sister grows inside the body of another and wants to return; a woman accidentally walks through walls where her newfound intimacy offends. By turns surreal, mournful, and droll, this collection of short stories investigates our conflicting urge for intimacy and transcendence. Enter this cabinet of wonders to find your mind and spirit expand. While the concerns and struggles are familiar — loneliness, troubled marriage ...
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A mysterious door-way, an incident of ferocious violence, a respectable and popular scientist, well-known for his enjoyable dinner parties who suddenly changes his will, the brutal killing of an elderly Member of Parliament, a diabolical serum that can transform one person into another – truly the ingredients of a fast good thriller! Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde has captured the imaginations of readers ever since it was first published in 1886. It met wi ...
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The Floating Gravestone and the Black Dog
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1:26:39Jason shares story of a ghostly black dog–or was it a floating tombstone?–as well as encounters with disembodied legs, spirits appearing in his house, a steampunk airship, and more. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.co…
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Insatiable Desire and World Weariness: Signs We Were Made for Eternity
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12:06Send us a text I have heard more than one Christian express reservations about what we can look forward to in the age to come. What is it about Heaven that makes some of us nervous? John Koessler's latest book, On Things Above: The Earthly Importance of Heavenly Reality, is now available. You can get it from Amazon. Dr. John Koessler is an award-wi…
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Candle Magick & Witchcraft in the Public Eye with Mystic Primrose
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1:09:03In this episode, I’m joined by the radiant and powerful Lilly of @MysticPrimrose, an influencer, serial entrepreneur, and modern-day witch whose online presence has grown to over 2.5 million followers since 2022. Lilly shares how she began her path with witchcraft and built a wildly inspiring brand rooted in magic, manifestation, and visual spellwo…
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Today we're learning about the *very simple* topic of brains! What are they? Where did they come from? Why do baby humans have squishy heads? Let's find out! Fia just published a new paper! Check it out here: https://peerj.com/articles/19346/ Donate to Archive.org if you can: https://archive.org/donate Palaeocast Gaming Network video Gavin made abo…
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The tell tale heart, ere it beats Jaci Butler: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Twitter: @barelydnd Instagram: @barelydnd TikTok: @barelydnd Our DM is Zachary Patton Craig is played by Mika Williams Gretta is played by Abby Lesage Bazz is played by Landon Williams Row is played by Jaci Butler Music Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dWU5Kwgsnpp…
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79. Pushing Buttons: Gender and Sexual Diversity & Dissidence in Academia
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43:25In this episode, we dive into gender and sexual diversity, sexual dissidence, and their intersections with anthropology and education. Through a conversation with Dr. Joshua Liashenko, Director of LGBTQ+ Studies at Chapman University, we explore how queer anthropologists are engaging with these concepts in their approaches to research, training and…
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I want it, oh so bad Jaci Butler: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Twitter: @barelydnd Instagram: @barelydnd TikTok: @barelydnd Our DM is Zachary Patton Craig is played by Mika Williams Gretta is played by Abby Lesage Bazz is played by Landon Williams Row is played by Jaci Butler Music Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dWU5Kwgsnppx6x3_C05l2GWm…
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Ben continues sharing his stories: a bigfoot sighting, other bigfoot encounters, a predator-like cloaked thing, and more. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-time payment to…
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Hello Witches In this episode, we step into the blazing heart of the Summer Solstice. Join me for a rich, spell-laced journey into Litha witchcraft, the element of fire, and the spirit of transformation that rises with the longest day. We’ll explore fire elementals, how to work with flame in ritual, and the energy of quantum leaping — shedding the …
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In our latest Strange(r) Coordinates interview, Eli Altman of A Hundred Monkeys gives us insight into the world of naming. Also, we explore how he thinks of sustainable growth and why the least-tenured person at his company has been there for six years. It’s the best of interviews, it’s the… blurst of interviews? Eli Altman on LinkedIn A Hundred Mo…
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The Hormone Goddess — Sacred Cycles, Nervous System Healing & Returning to the Red Tent In this episode, I’m joined by The Hormone Goddess for a powerful, heart-led conversation on the magic of menstruation, the wisdom of the womb, and how supporting your hormones is one of the most sacred things you can do as a witch. We explore: •The Red Tent & r…
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Ben shares stories of frightening shadow-man encounters, ghosts, bigfoot, and more. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link…
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Today we're looking at a weird regional food from where Gavin, Mike, and Fia grew up; the Salt Potato! What's a Salt Potato? How salty is it? What does that have to do with geology? Let's find out! Fia just published a new paper! Check it out here: https://peerj.com/articles/19346/ Paper about job prospects in paleontology: https://www.cambridge.or…
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La cucaracha, la cucaracha... Jaci Butler: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Twitter: @barelydnd Instagram: @barelydnd TikTok: @barelydnd Our DM is Zachary Patton Craig is played by Mika Williams Gretta is played by Abby Lesage Bazz is played by Landon Williams Row is played by Jaci Butler Music Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dWU5Kwgsnppx6x3…
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The Witch’s Palm - A Conversation with Kalem Turner
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1:26:03🖐️ The Witch’s Palm — A Conversation with Kalem Turner In this episode of The White Witch Podcast, I’m joined by palm reader and occultist Kalem Turner for a fascinating dive into the ancient and mystical practice of palmistry. Together, we explore how the lines, shapes, and symbols on our hands can offer profound insight into our personality, purp…
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In 1911 a family outside of Pottsville, Pennsylvania felt they were cursed by a witch who set a strange black cat upon them. The cat could grow gigantic in size, was unable to be killed with normal bullets, and brought all manner of bad luck in its wake. Years later, members of the family insisted the hexcat was still haunting them. If you would li…
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BONUS: How AI Can Learn To Love Your Brand
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35:06Watch the full webinar here Subscribe to our mailing list AI comes up a lot on Strange Coordinates, and it comes up a lot in our ad agency’s work as well. You might have a brand people love, but if you can make AI love it too, you can tap into a whole new world of growth. We recently held a webinar with our co-founder Topher Burns and Brian Stempec…
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Bard was the friends we made along the way... Jaci Butler: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Twitter: @barelydnd Instagram: @barelydnd TikTok: @barelydnd Our DM is Zachary Patton Craig is played by Mika Williams Gretta is played by Abby Lesage Bazz is played by Landon Williams Row is played by Jaci Butler Music Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/…
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Sinners - Vampires, Crossroads & Garlic Magick
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1:09:27In this hauntingly delicious episode, we descend into the blood-soaked, Southern gothic world of the film Sinners—a vampire story laced with folklore, crossroads magic, and protective witchcraft. From Robert Johnson’s legendary deal with the Devil to real-life vampire lore, we explore the shadowy edges of horror and spellcraft. We cover ancient gar…
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Aelfwynn shares stories of growing up in a haunted house with a static orb, a terrifying cartoon doctor, poltergeist activity, and more. Then we hear of her encounters with possible bigfoot creatures – being bluff charged and having rocks thrown into her camp. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shi…
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Many reunions are worth the wait. Jaci Butler: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Twitter: @barelydnd Instagram: @barelydnd TikTok: @barelydnd Our DM is Zachary Patton Craig is played by Mika Williams Gretta is played by Abby Lesage Bazz is played by Landon Williams Row is played by Jaci Butler Music Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dWU5Kwgsnpp…
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Ep. 160: Mike Takes The Wheel vol. 16: A Cursed Congressional Seat
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32:26Mike takes the wheel this episode to teach us about a potentially cursed seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Don't fly on small aircraft, please. Fia just published a new paper! Check it out here: https://peerj.com/articles/19346/ Paper about job prospects in paleontology: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/paleobiology/article/employme…
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Strange Encounters with Timothy Renner from Strange Familiars
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1:23:40Witches, I’m beside myself with this one. This week I’m joined by my favourite podcaster of all time — Timothy Renner from the legendary Strange Familiars podcast. If you’ve ever felt the forest watching, if you’ve ever wondered what walks between worlds with you… this conversation is for you. We dive into - 🌲 Bigfoot sightings and their deeply spi…
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Jon shares stories about glowing-eyed little people, a possible earth elemental, shadow people, the Copperman, and more. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-time payment to …
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The worst kind of hide and seek Jaci Butler: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Twitter: @barelydnd Instagram: @barelydnd TikTok: @barelydnd Our DM is Zachary Patton Craig is played by Mika Williams Gretta is played by Abby Lesage Bazz is played by Landon Williams Row is played by Jaci Butler Music Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dWU5Kwgsnppx6…
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Dr Johnson - The Man Who Made the English Dictionary
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44:42Hear the story of the extraordinary life of Samuel Johnson. The sicky, part blind, provincial boy, a failure at Oxford University he went on to create the first great dictionary of the English language.By Stories of Britain
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In the Forest of Letting Go - A Cord Cutting Meditation
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9:05In the Forest of Letting Go A Cord Cutting Ritual for Release, Renewal & Quiet Power - this connects to the Practical Magic episode released before this. Step softly into the forest. In this sacred space of moss and memory, we gather for a cord cutting ritual—an act of tender release and sovereign reclamation. Whether you’re letting go of an old lo…
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Practical Magic - Curse Breaking, Chocolate Cake & Cord Cutting
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45:44In this enchanting episode, we step into the warm, witchy glow of Practical Magic—a film of sisterhood, spellwork, and soul-deep lessons. Brew a cup of tea (or indulge in a slice of chocolate cake for breakfast) as we unravel the magick woven through the lives of the Owens women. ✨ What’s inside the cauldron - 🍫 Chocolate Cake for Breakfast – Joy a…
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Register for our upcoming webinar on the intersection of AI and brand design Our Chiquita episode bounces between anthropomorphic fruit mascots and Columbian death squads, with a lot of thoughtful criticism of greenwashing and cultural insensitivity in between. Classic #StrangeCoordinates. - territorial is an advertising agency that helps brands fi…
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We continue reading listener stories featuring recurring dreams; ouija weirdness; an orb; odd apports; and more. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a one-time payment to help us …
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Ep. 159: Taphonomy: How To Become A Fossil
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55:03How does something go from being a dead thing on the ground to a fossil in the ground? Let's find out through the secret magic of taphonomy! Fia just published a new paper! Check it out here: https://peerj.com/articles/19346/ Administration Science News 1: https://eos.org/research-and-developments/trump-blocks-funding-for-epa-science-division Admin…
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Deep dark in the piss abyss... Jaci Butler: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Twitter: @barelydnd Instagram: @barelydnd TikTok: @barelydnd Our DM is Zachary Patton Craig is played by Mika Williams Gretta is played by Abby Lesage Bazz is played by Landon Williams Row is played by Jaci Butler Music Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dWU5Kwgsnppx6x…
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🔮 Bonus Episode: The Gateway of Algol – The Demon Star In this special bonus episode of The White Witch Podcast, we explore the mythic and magical depths of Algol, the fixed star long feared as a harbinger of chaos—and revered as a portal to power. This episode includes - ✨ An introduction to Algol, also known as the Demon Star ✨ The ancient myths …
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The Handmade Grimoire with Laura Derbyshire
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1:00:51In this cozy, creative episode, I’m joined by the magical Laura Derbyshire — witch, writer, and creator of The Handmade Grimoire — to talk all things paper, spellcraft, and sacred storytelling. Together, we explore: ✨ What makes a grimoire truly yours 🖋️ The art of crafting your magical book by hand 🌿 How to infuse intention, creativity, and spirit…
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Alison and Timothy read listener stories regarding strange entities, a possible waving bigfoot, poltergeist phenomena/apports, a forest that takes souls, and more. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars…
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Now that's a sticky situation Jaci Butler: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Twitter: @barelydnd Instagram: @barelydnd TikTok: @barelydnd Our DM is Zachary Patton Craig is played by Mika Williams Gretta is played by Abby Lesage Bazz is played by Landon Williams Row is played by Jaci Butler Music Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dWU5Kwgsnppx6x3…
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If it ain't broke... Jaci Butler: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Twitter: @barelydnd Instagram: @barelydnd TikTok: @barelydnd Our DM is Zachary Patton Craig is played by Mika Williams Gretta is played by Abby Lesage Bazz is played by Landon Williams Row is played by Jaci Butler Music Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dWU5Kwgsnppx6x3_C05l2GWm…
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Fear the Jickle Jaci Butler: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Twitter: @barelydnd Instagram: @barelydnd TikTok: @barelydnd Our DM is Zachary Patton Craig is played by Mika Williams Gretta is played by Abby Lesage Bazz is played by Landon Williams Row is played by Jaci Butler Music Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dWU5Kwgsnppx6x3_C05l2GWmbr-14…
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🔑 The Skeleton Key: Unlocking Witchcraft’s Hidden Doors In this episode of The White Witch Podcast, we’re diving deep into the magic of keys in witchcraft — as tools, symbols, portals, and sacred objects. 🗝️✨ We’ll explore: How to work with skeleton keys in your spellwork and rituals Their connection to thresholds, protection, and liminal magic The…
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Branden, from The Devil Within podcast, stops by to talk about his show, demonic possession, haunted video games, ghost stories, and more. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars If you would prefer a on…
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Ep. 158: Isopods, Pill Bugs, and Roly Polies
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57:03Mike is away so Gavin and Fia take some time to appreciate some marine invertebrates! Isopods (or pill bugs, or roly polies, or potato bugs) are a neat group of arthropods that do a lot of important (and also creepy) things, so let's talk about them! Donate to Archive.org if you can: https://archive.org/donate Palaeocast Gaming Network video Gavin …
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