Southern Bramble: a Podcast of Crooked Ways
Austin and Marshall, two queer witches, host this biweekly podcast exploring topics in the world of witchcraft and the cunning arts. They share their perspectives and experiences as practitioners, covering a range of magical subjects. Each episode offers a conversational blend of personal insight, folklore, and practical knowledge. The show provides a welcoming space for listeners interested in queer perspectives on modern witchcraft.
Episodes
Season 6, Episode 15: Practical Cleansing & Banishing
We discuss the magic of cleaning negativity, banishing evil spirits, and much more!View Banishing Incense Here
Season 6, Episode 14: Practical Protection Magic
We discuss practical protection magic in this episode.Sign up for Austin's Protection Magic Class "A Shield At My Right, A Sword At My Left: Practical Protection & Defense Magic," Here
Season 6, Episode 13: Practical Money Magic
Join Austin and Marshall as we talk about money, the magic behind it, and why we need it!Find money magic supplies at banexbramble.com
Season 6, Episode 12, Witches In Greek Mythology
We talk about the witches of Greek Myth,their plant knowledge and magicFind Traditional formulas, specialty tools, and all your magical needs at BaneXBramble.com
Season 6, Episode 11: Her-Story, Famous Witches Part 3
We wrap up our 3- part witches in history series with the villainous La Voisin, and others!Shop traditional formulas, such as Oils, Self-Igniting Incense Powders, tools, inks, and more at BanexBramble.com
Season 6, Episode 10: Her-story, Famous Witches Part 2
Meet The O.G. Goetess; The woman who has a cave named after her; and The (alleged?) last woman burned at the stake in England in this weeks Famous Witches in HistoryFind Traditional Formulas, Oils, Self-Igniting Incense Powders, Washes, and curated Spell Ingredients at Austins Shop BaneXBramble.com
Season 6, Episode 9: Her-story, Famous Witches part 1
The Witch who tried to kill King James? A little girl who struck a man dead with a curse? a Sweet Innocent Granny who ate babies for breakfast (Allegedly)- join us as we discuss famous witches in historyShop Tools, Traditional Formulas, and specialized materia magica at Austins Shop, BaneXBramble.com
Season 6, Episode 8: Ritual Garb with Severely Mame
We discuss the magic of ritual garb with our friend Severely Mame!Find traditional formulas, such as oils, self-Igniting Incense Powders, Washes, Materia Magica, and more at Austin's Shop BaneXBramble.com
Season 6, Episode 7: Magic Is Something Woven, With Meredith Graves
In this episode, we discuss material, fiber, textile, and sit down with the cherished Meredith Graves to discuss the magic of fiber and textile. Find Traditional Formulas such as Oils, Self-Igniting Incense Powders, Washes, Genuine Materia Magica, and Spellcraft Supplies at BaneXBramble.com
Season 6, Episode 6: Knot Magic
We discuss the tantalizing topic of tying knotsFind traditional formulas including self-igniting incense powders, oils, materia magica, and more at banexbramble.com
Season 6, Episode 5: The Magic of Building, with Rebecca Beyer
We discuss community, magic, hardship, and rebuilding with Rebecca Beyer- Shop traditional oils, self-igniting incense powders, perfumes,and more at BaneXBramble.comEditors Note: sorry about the placement of the patreon clip ya'll im not sure why Anchor wouldn't let me move audio clips around-Austin
Season 6, Episode 5: The Diary of An American Witch
We discuss Marshall's newly released book: The Diary of an American WitchFind Traditional Oils, Incense, Washes, Inks, Perfumes, and More At BaneXbramble.com
Season 6, Episode 4: Should Witches Be Evil Again?
Poisons, Execrations, and evil stanic magic- in the era of politeness, is it time for Western Witches (tm) to get off their high-horse and be evil again?For traditional magical wares, materia magica, oils, self-igniting incense powders, and more, view Bane X Bramble .com
Season 6, Episode 4: Candle Magic
We discuss candle magic, and give some (flaming) Hot Takes-Find many of the candles discussed in this episode at Austins Online Occult Shop, Banexbramble.comYou can also view the recording of Austins Candle Magic Class: The Philosophy of Fire, here
Season 6, Episode 3: Professor Porterfield Is Putting Live Things In You
In this episode, we discuss, power, faith, healing, and the wringling things inside your body- with the one and only Professor Charles Porterfield.For Traditional products- consulted by the Professor himself- and handmade by Austin, go to BanexBramble.com
Season 6, Episode 2: Diving in the Devils Dozen
In this episode, we inspect the 13 rituals in The Devils Dozen: Thirteen Craft Rites of the Old One by Gemma Gary, discussing its influence on our path.For Traditional formuals, such as Oils, old-school Self-Igniting Incense Powders, invigorating Washes, Genuine Inks, and old-school, real-sourced Botanical, Animal, and Mineral Materia Magica, view Austins Shop at BaneXBramble.com
Season 6, Episode 1: We're Back With A Vengeance
We talk witch drama thats happened while on our winter break, and what we wish to see in the coming year.Join Austin for The Philosophy of Fire: an intro to Candle Magic- in which we learn both modern and vintage candle techniqus for magic, including moving candle spells, Candle Dressing, and moreShop Traditional Oils, Perfumes, Incense, Washes, Genuine Materia Magica and more at Bane X Bramble.c
Season 5, Episode 22: Five Years Podcasting
Happy Holidays from Marshall & Austin of Southern Bramble a Podcast of Crooked Ways!We recap five years of podcasting- we hope to (maybe) see you in the new year!Join Gifts of the Magi Year Ahead Reading HerePlace your petition here on the shrine to the Three Kings for Power, Prosperity, Success, and Wisdom HereView Austin's Shop for Self-Igniting Incense Powders, Condition Oils, Genuine M
Season 5, Episode 21: Wands, Stangs, & Besoms, Oh My!
We discuss brooms, stangs, wands, and staffs in our last in our series on tools.Shop Traditional Oils, Washes, Tools, Charms, Perfumes, and more at Austin's Shop Bane X Bramble
Season 5, Episode 20: Tools Series- Cauldrons & Vessels
In this new series on tools, we discuss some of the classic tools of the witch: in this episode, cauldrons & vessels. Explore tools and ritual supplies, including formulas, botanicals, and other genuine materia magica, check out Austin's shop Banexbramble.com
Season 5, Episode 19: Hickety Pickety with Kelden Mercury
We discuss Kelden Mercury's new book, Hickety Pickety: A Witch's Guide to Folklore, available here For traditional folkloric witchcraft supplies, traditional formulas, and more, find them at Austins store BaneXBramble.com
Season 5, Episode 18: Q&A With A&M
We have a Q&A with listener questions!Shop Handcrafted, Traditional Formulas such as Self-Igniting Incense Powders, Powerful Magical Oils, Fragrant Cologne Waters, Old-school Inks, Luxurious Baths and more, all at BaneXBramable.com
Season 5, Episode 17: Working Out Our Kinks & Fetiches With Matthew Venus
We discuss effigies, spiritwork, fetishes, and spirit houses with Matthew Venus of Spiritus Arcanum. You can find his book hereExplore traditional and handmade oils, incense, perfumes, and more here.Find genuine materia magia, curios, roots, stones and bones, at Bane X Bramble .com
Season 5, Episode 16: Salem Witchcraft & Folklore Festival Recap 2025
We discuss traveling to Salem Witch Fest; what classes we took; events and fun, and what we took away from the experience.
Season 5, Episode 15: Paul Huson, Mastering Witchcraft
We break down Paul Husons Mastering Witchcraft, an iconic and revolutionary book on individualized craft for the individual and coven.Find witchcraft supplies, including genuine materia magica like Queen Elizabeth Root, Jezebel Root, and Black Cat BoneFind traditional formulas such as Come To Me Love Oil, Crown of Success Wash, and Money Drawing Self-Igniting Incense Powder.Find old-school perfume
Season 5, Episode Episode 14: Hell, Heaven, and Beauty with Angelica Cresci
We discuss glamour magic, Hades, and how these tie in with traditional astrology with our guest, Angelica Cresci. You can find Austins house line with traditional, hand crafted, genuine, and qaulity magical formulas such as Oils, Self-Igniting Incense Powders, Perfumes, Washes, and genuine Materia Magica here
Season 5, Episode 13: Written Charms
In this episode, we discuss the power of written charms.Shop traditional formulas such as Self-Igniting Incense Powders, conjure oils, perfumes, washes, and more at Banexbramble.com
Season 5, Episode 12: Magic For Queer Pride
In this episode we discuss magic for queer pride, and mainly focusing on protection!Check out Astins Fiery Wall of Protection OilExplore Free Law Keep Away WorkingsView All Marshalls Links Here
Season 5, Episode 11: Faery Tradition With Storm Faerywolf
in this episode we sit down with Storm Faerywolf and discuss the Faery Tradition, the term warlock, and more.Read more about Storm Here.-Read free spells and workings at Austins blog.Find traditional perfumes, oils, genuine magic ingredients and More at Austin's Shop, BaneXBrambleFind Marshall's books here
Season 5, Episode 10: Charm-Making Crash Course
In this epsiode we discuss making charms: everything from materia magica, to simple charms you can make at home, care & feeding, and how to implement charms into your magical practice. Find Marshall's book Cunning Words: A Grimoire of Tales & MagicExplore Materia Magica for charms at Austins websiteFor free charm recipes, view Austins Blog with Free Spells & WorkingsFor formulas for pr
Season 5, Episode 9: Hoodoo Divination With Dr. Finch & Brother Yona
We discuss truly unique, American folk divinations in the context of hoodoo with Dr. Finch & Brother Yona. Sign up for their course with Spiritus Arcanum here!other notes: Shop materia magica, traditional formulas, and more at BaneXBramble.comView Online & in person events for Salem Witch Fest Here
Season 5, Episode 8: Flower Power
In this episode, we talk about Floriography, and the power that flowers contain.
Season 5, Episode 7: By Holy Wood & Black Thorn- Holy Week With Jesse Hathaway Diaz
Jesse & Austin discuss Holy Week and the secret witchcraft that lies in the week that God isn't looking, the saints are resting, and every Judas, Barrabas, and shatan walk the earth.
Season 5, Episode 5: Kitchen Witchery with Dawn Aurora Hunt
We discuss the everyday magic of kitchen witchery with Dawn Aurora Hunt
Season 5, Episode 5: Digging In With the Gnomes
We discuss in our final instalment to the Elementals: the gnomes, and earthen magic.
Season 5, Episdoe 4: Going Deep: The Undines
We discuss the elementals of water, the undines, and tangentially, other water spirits, materia magica, and formula.
Season 5, Episode 3: Gliding with Sylphids
We talk about the spirits of air!
Season 5: Episode 2: Slithering With Salamanders
We begin a four-part series on the Elementals, popularized by the likes of Levi, Paracelsus, and Gerald Gardner
Season 5, Episode 1: Spicing It Up- Spice Cabinet Magic
we're back for season 5- we discuss the magic that can be found in the spice cabinet, from allspice to xanthan gum (okay, we left xanthan gum out of the episode, but what a fabulous binder indeed): Honorable mention we left out: saffron, a favorite spice of Austin's in much of his cooking.
Season 4 Finale: Advent Saints & Sinners With Dr. Alexander Cummins & Jesse Hathaway Diaz
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alexander Cummins & Jesse Hathaway Diaz of Radio Free Golgotha, and open an Advent Calendar of Yuletide Goodies & Baddies.
Season 4, Episode 22: The Witch, Invading with Kamden Cornell
in this episode, we discuss the magic of the invasive species, and grapple the terms of ethnobotanical eugenics, as well as discuss placehood of the witch in the environment.
Season 4, Episode 22: A Pennsylvanian Witch-Hunt With Beck of The Serpents Key
in this episode we talk with Beck from @ The_Serpents_Key about the viral news story involving anti-fortunetelling laws in the state of Pennsylvania.
Season 4 Episode 22: All Hallows Special- Eldritch Horror
In this episode, Marshall tells a tale, and we discuss occult films pertaining to Eldritch horror
Season 4 Episode 21: The Red Dragon
We discuss the Grand Grimoire, or The Red Dragon in this episode, including its sorcery, pacts, and spells.
Season 4 Episode 20: The Red Mother with Marshall WSL
We discuss Marshalls new book The Red Mother, which has been released today!
Season 4 Episode 19: Putting the Romance in Necromancy
we discuss necromancy, mediumship, and the differences and conflations between ancestral veneration, and so on.
Season 4 Episode 18: Salem Witchcraft & Folklore Festival
We discuss our recent trip to Salem Witchcraft & Folklore Festival (@salemwitchfest) operated by the wonderful Matthew Venus of (@spiritus_arcanum) and Jacquie Alloise of @the_cauldron_black. We discuss classes and performances by
Belle Gunz bellegunz
Leather Pixie @leatherpixie
Celia Smokinbutts @celiasmokinbutts
and Riktus Grin @riktus_grin
Season 4 Episode 17: Norse Folk Magic with Bente, The Norse Witch
we discuss Norse Heathenry and folk magic with Bente @the_norse_witch
Season 4 Episode 16: Sympathetic Sorcery
We discuss Sympathetic magic in practical sense
Season 4, Episode 15: Polish Folk Witchcraft With Joanna Wiedzma
We interview Joanna Wiedzma @polish.folk.witch about polish folk magic and witchcraft
Seaon 4, Episode 14: Protection Magic
We discuss protection magic
Season 4 Episode 13: Queer Wrath & Pride
we talk about queer history and wrath.
Season 4, Episode 12: Conjuring Queer Love With Phoebe Hildegard Finch
In this episoe, we interview Phoebe Hildegard Finch about queer love in conjure-
Show notes provided by Phoebe:
Phoebes website to Book Readings, Teaching & Spellwork: https://www.phoebehildegard.com/
Resources & Education
Interviews with Black Rootworkers:Rev. Dr. Aaron Davis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB_buBPJho4
Tayannah Lee Mcquillar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RtdorhLys8&t=203
Season 4, Episode 11: Solomon's Keys
In this episode, we discussed the magic of king Solomon, his greater and lesser keys, accompanying books of magic and our own thoughts, musings, and experiences.
Season 4 Espisode 10: Circean Witchcraft With Nick Dickinson
In this episode, we talk to Nick Dickinson @ Urbanwizard about Kirke/ Circe and the Titanic Witchpower that is the Titaness Circe
Season 4, Episode 9: a Discussion on Topic of Witchblood
In this episode, we open the doorway into discussing the sordid topic of Witchblood. What is it? Why do people have such strong reactions surrounding it? We talk about different theories, understandings, mythologies, and transformations that have given meaning to this infamous concept over time.
Season 4, Episode 8: Chaos Magick With Ivy Corvus
Ivy the Occultist talks Choas Magick With Marshall & Austin
Season 4, Episode 7: Grass roots Witchcraft
In this episode, we discuss building a connection within your craft in your own landscape and with the spirits of place.
Season 4, Episode 6: the Art of Witchcraft with Devin Forst
In this episode, we interview Devin Forst also known as @devforst on instagram. We discuss his practice, his art and illustrations, the practice of magic through imagery, and his book/oracle cards which teach the history of witches and witchcraft throughout time.
Season 4, Episode 5: the Yasssification of Witchcraft
In this episode, we discuss the popularization of witchcraft in the modern era, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Season 4, Episode 4: Quimbanda With Jesse Hathaway Diaz
In this weeks episode, we interview Jesse Hathaway Diez, Tata Quimbanda of Cabula Mavile Kitula kia N'Jila, about his his Quimbanda de Angola Lineage.
Season 4, Episode 3: Ask a Witch
In this episode, we answer questions sent to us on Patreon and Instagram surrounding witchcraft, occultism, our own spiritual experiences, and advice on a myriad of mystical things.
Season 4, Episode 2: Gnomes with Nay
dIn this epsiode, Austin and Marshall talk with Nay Noordmans of @houseofgnomi to discuss gnomes and household spirits.
Season 3, Episode 23: the Three Magi with Dr Alexander Cummins
In this episode, we interview Dr Al Cummins about the history, the magic, and the ritual of the Three Magi, Three Kings, or Three Wise Men.
Season 3, Episode 22: Ancestor Work with Ben Stimpson
In this episode, we interview Ben Stimpson who just published his book Ancestral Whispers. We discuss ancestor work, the effect it has on you personally and spiritually, and the color blue. Find ben at his website benstimpson.com
Season 3, Episode 21: Scott Cunningham: The Path Taken with Christine Cunningham Ashworth
In this episode, we interview Christine Cunningham Ashworth, the author of The Path Taken and sister of the late Scott Cunningham. We speak about growing up in the Cunningham household, Scotts life writing about Wicca, and discussing his legacy left behind which has affected so many of us within the craft today.
Season 3 Episode 20, All Hallows Eve Special: Initiations
We discuss a frightfully spooktacular topic: Initiations into Witchcraft! Happy Halloween
Season 3, Episode 19: Icelandic Plant Magic with Albert Bjorn
In this Episode, Albert Bjorn returns to talk about his new book Icelandic Plant Magic: Folk Herbalism of the North
Season 3, Episode 18: KitchenToad at your service
In this episode, we interview Mahigan a Canadian practitioner, creator of magical items, and service magician for clients on an offline. We have in-depth discussions about ethics of doing work for others as well as our own individual takes on spirituality, Magick, and more. Be sure to catch Mahigan at @kitchentoad on Instagram as well as for services and products at www.Kitchentoad.com
Season 3 Episode 17: Witchcraft Unchained with Craig Spencer
In this episode, we bring back the author of "ARADIA A MODERN GUIDE TO CHARLES GODFREY LELAND'S GOSPEL OF THE WITCHES", Craig Spencer discusses with us his new book Witchcraft Unchained
Season 3, Episode 16: From Screen to Spellbook
In this episode, we discuss the media's influence in modern witchcraft and adapting real life practice from film and television.
Season 3, Episode 15: Surfing the Celestial with David Davis of Porous Palms
We interview David Davis of @PorousPalms to discuss celestial and planetary magic
Season 3, Episode 14: a Primer in Potions
In this episode, Austin and Marshall discuss potions, their history, famous potion makers, tools in potion making, and philosophies behind them.
Season 3, Episode 13 Infinity Pools of Death with Olivia Graves the Witch of Wonderlust
In this episode, Austin and Marshall interview Olivia Graves @ Thewitchofwonderlust to talk about magic, death, and more
Season 3, Episode 12 The Green Witches Guide to Magical Plants & Flowers With Chris Young & Susan Ottaviano
Marshall and Austin Interview Chris Young and Susan Ottaviano about their new book The Green Witches Guide to Plants & Flowers
Season 3, Episode 11: Sorcery, the Summer, and the Solstice
In this episode, Austin and Marshall discuss the summer solstice, following the seasons during the longest days of the year, and magic associated during the peak of the suns reign.
Season 3, Episode 10: Sigilcraft
In this episode, we discuss all things Sigils: in history, in modernity, their use in grimoires, astrology, methods of creation/activation, and more.
Season 3, Episode 9: The Black Book of Jonathan Knotsbristle With Chris Allaun
In this episode, Austin and Marshall talk about the necromantic fancies of Chris Allaun, in his new work The Black Book of Jonathan Knotsbristle
Season 3, Episode 8: Trafficking with Familiars
In this episode, we discuss trafficking with familiar spirits, the history of Familiars, and ways to apply working with familiar's in your craft.
Season 3, Episode 7: The Magical Matthew Venus
In this episode, Marshall and Austin talk about Mays Eve, Walpurgisnacht, Hexennacht, and Beltane with Matthew Venus of @Spiritusarcanum. We also discuss community, Austin and Matthews upcoming collaboration, as well as the Salem Witchcraft and Folklore Festival.
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