Best Jenny C Bell Podcasts (2025)

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Samhain (Halloween) - Jenny C Bell 44:52

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Text the Show The ancient Celts understood something profound about October that modern society often glosses over with candy and costumes - this is when the boundary between our world and the spirit realm grows remarkably thin. In this captivating premiere of "As The Veil Thins" series, Granddaughter Crow welcomes witch and author Jenny C Bell to …

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3 of Cups, Shadow Work & Ancestors 20:12

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Send us a text If you’ve been living like a hermit since eclipse season, consider this your soft nudge back into the village. We draw the Three of Cups and unpack what it means to step out of the cave—planning a coffee, catching a harvest fair, or simply FaceTiming a friend—so your energy can circulate again. From there, we shift into the heart of …

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Our Relationship with Death - Nikki Wardwell Sleath 55:52

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Text the Show What if our greatest fear could become our most profound teacher? Death – that inevitable transition we spend our lives avoiding – might actually be our most significant spiritual initiation. Nikki Wardwell Sleath, occultist and author of Dream Sorcery, brings her unique perspective as both a magical practitioner and former hospice wo…

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409: The Scientist & the Serial Killer w/ Lise Olsen 1:29:46

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In "The Scientist and the Serial Killer: The Search for Houston’s Lost Boys", investigative journalist Lise Olsen tells the gripping true-crime story behind the “Lost Boys” murders in 1970s Houston, when more than two dozen teenage boys were murdered at the hands of Dean Corll, nicknamed the “Candy Man” and his young accomplices. Through years of i…

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Embracing The Season of the Witch: Scrying, Aries Full Moon, and October Magic 28:06

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Send us a text The veil is thinning, witches! As we step into October, we're welcomed by that magical sensation when our witchy practices align perfectly with the season around us. There's something deliciously freeing about wearing ghost shirts and setting up altars without anyone batting an eye – even if we'll still be doing these things long aft…

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408: The Murder of Cecelia Gullivan w/ Jeffrey L. Amestoy 1:05:33

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In November 1926, Cecelia Gullivan, treasurer of the Cone Automatic Machine company of Windsor, Vermont, was brutally killed in her home. Local police quickly arrested Cone Automatic machinist John Winters on suspicion of the crime, and the trial that followed was sensational and swift. Convicted of murder, Winters’ appeal brought in an unexpected …

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Sweatpants, Estate Sales, the Eclipse Aftermath and the Ick of Social Media 37:05

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Send us a text Eclipse season hit many of us like a cosmic tsunami, bringing unexpected challenges, revelations, and a general sense of unease. If September left you feeling shaken or exhausted, you're certainly not alone. As we collectively emerge from this intense period, we're greeted by the balancing energy of Libra season and the grounding pre…

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From Containers to Powders: Crafting Everyday Magic with Charity Bedell 31:21

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Text the Show What everyday objects in your home could become powerful magical tools? Charity Bedell returns to share her expertise on practical witchcraft and how ordinary items can be transformed into vessels for intention and spellwork. Growing up in a household that blended Christian teachings with profound nature reverence, Charity developed a…

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407: The Thames Torso Murders w/ Sarah Bax Horton 1:02:24

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Victorian London is often remembered for the Ripper murders, yet at the same time another equally chilling series of slayings unfolded. Between 1887 and 1889, the dismembered bodies of four women appeared along the Thames. The river itself became the killer’s cover, its tides and hidden corners serving as a macabre dumping ground. Overshadowed by t…

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S22,E07: 09/22/25 (Cornershop feat. Eden Gray, Tchotchke, Still Corners, Moontype, Cool Sounds, Camp Saint Helene, Open Reel Ensemble) 48:49

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Season 22 Episode 7 Amsterdam via Rotterdam - Cornershop feat. Eden Gray Poor Girl - Tchotchke Playin' Dumb - Tchotchke The Dream - Still Corners Faded Love - Still Corners Let Me Cry - Moontype Four Hands ii - Moontype Just a Dream - Cool Sounds Pretty Often - Cool Sounds Anniversary - Camp Saint Helene Racing - Camp Saint Helene Quartet Studio Li…

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Balance, Release, and Renewal: Navigating the Autumn Equinox 22:08

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Send us a text The autumn equinox marks a powerful transition in the witch's wheel of the year—a perfect moment of balance when day and night stand equal before darkness begins to dominate. This episode explores this magical threshold from multiple perspectives, offering both practical and spiritual guidance for harnessing equinox energies. We begi…

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406: The Murder of Jujube Heiress Ruth Quinn w/ Taylor Kiland 57:10

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The small Southern California island of Coronado rarely makes news for violent crime. But in the spring of 1975, World War II widow and retired librarian Ruth Quinn was murdered, execution-style, in her cottage. Her death sent a shock wave through the community. The granddaughter of Jujubes and Jujyfruits creator Henry Heide, Ruth was found fully c…

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Temperance, Reading the Signs Around You & The Eclipse Portal 22:24

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Send us a text A eclipse portal has opened, and its effects are rippling through our bodies, minds, and spirits. The eclipse season officially began on September 7th, unleashing a wave of intense energy that's affecting witches and spiritual practitioners in deeply personal ways. Feeling unusually tired, emotionally drained, or noticing disruptions…

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MoNo Encore: The Murder of Dr. W.D. Broadhurst w/ Patrick Gallagher 1:15:56

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(Orig pub date: 2/15/22) In October of 1946, a chiropractor and rancher named Willis "W.D." Broadhurst was beaten with a wrench and finished off with a shotgun on a lonely eastern Oregon road. Investigators would soon accuse his wife Gladys of plotting the doctor's murder with the help of his young cowhand and her lover, Alvin Williams. Stunning de…

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405: A History of Eugenics in America w/ Mark A. Torres 1:07:20

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In the early twentieth century, eugenics captivated scientists and the public alike, giving researchers license to exploit the infirm, the mentally ill, prisoners, Native communities and many others considered "defective" or "feebleminded" under the guise of genetics. At its center stood the Eugenics Record Office in Cold Spring Harbor, directed by…

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Moon Magic: Embracing the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces 20:08

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Send us a text The lunar eclipse in Pisces arrives as a powerful invitation to pause and listen to what surfaces from our emotional depths. This celestial event near the north node creates the perfect conditions for honest self-reflection, beautifully symbolized by the Justice card that appeared in our reading. With her balanced scales and unwaveri…

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Beyond the Cauldron - Trish Telesco (Kitchen Witch) 54:58

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Text the Show Step into the hearth of magic as kitchen witch Trish Telesco reveals how to transform your cooking from mundane to mystical. With over 40 years of magical practice and more than 50 published books, Telesco brings authentic wisdom to the sacred art of kitchen witchery. The magic begins at the threshold—wiping your feet before entering …

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404: Gunfighter Clay Allison w/ Donna Blake Birchell 1:04:47

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Clay Allison was both liked and loathed in his lifetime, embodying the contradictions of the American frontier. He could show moments of kindness for the downtrodden, but also carried deep hatred for Northerners and Black people. Dangerously unpredictable, he was capable of generosity one moment and chilling violence the next, a quality that made h…

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The moon is going dark, but your path doesn't have to 17:52

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Send us a text Seasonal living invites us to sync with nature's rhythms rather than resisting them—and right now, Virgo season offers perfect energy for organization and renewal. As we cleanse our spaces, we're simultaneously preparing for both Libra's beauty and a powerful Pisces lunar eclipse that's just around the corner. The upcoming lunar ecli…

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403: The Madman of Crystal Beach w/ M.F. Gross 1:23:49

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In the sultry summer of 1949, a sleepy Florida beach town was rocked to its core. A brutal home invasion, a shocking murder, and a desperate, month-long manhunt captivated and terrified an entire region. At the center of the storm was John Calvin “Rastus” Russell, a cunning ex-con and former asylum patient who unleashed a wave of fear unlike anythi…

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Steeping in the Present Moment 17:14

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Send us a text Magic can happen in the everyday rituals we create with plants, and this episode invites you into the gentle rhythms of a daily herbal practice. As summer fades and children return to school, there's a bittersweet transition happening - one that calls us to savor those final golden days while preparing for the changes ahead. From for…

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402: The Reno Redfield Heist w/ Gavin Schmitt 1:03:40

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The 1952 burglary of eccentric multi-millionaire LaVere Redfield’s mansion in Reno, Nevada was the largest of its time, but also a comedy of errors. "Masterminded" by a French-Canadian woman with a questionable relationship to Redfield, it also included a failed safecracker and a crew of Italian-American hoodlums from the Milwaukee underworld. My g…

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The Witch's Return to Simplicity 35:50

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Send us a text What does authentic witchcraft look like when nobody's watching? In this refreshing season premiere, I open up about returning to basics and finding meaningful connection in a world that often feels overwhelming. The past few months have been transformative. After taking summer to reflect on my path forward, I've realized how despera…

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Connecting with the Elements: A Witch's Prayer Ritual 3:09

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Send us a text Jenny C Bell shares a daily prayer ritual for witches to strengthen intuition and deepen connections with elemental forces. Drawing from 30 years of witchcraft experience, she guides listeners through a calming and powerful practice. • Call on elements in each direction: air (east), water (west), fire (south), earth (north) • Honor M…

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401: The First Forensic Hanging w/ Summer Strevens 55:42

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The First Forensic Hanging: The Toxic Truth That Killed Mary Blandy by Summer Strevens tells the story of Mary Blandy, executed in 1752 for poisoning her father Frances Blandy with arsenic. Her trial was the first in Britain to use toxicology as evidence in an arsenic poisoning case, marking a turning point in forensic history. Drawing on period ne…

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MoNo Encore: The Bermondsey Horror w/ Gavin Whitehead 1:17:42

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(Orig pub date: 2/3/24) On August 17th, 1849, London police officers made a grisly discovery at the home of George and Maria (born Marie de Roux) Manning. Her former beau, Patrick O'Connor, had been buried under the floor. A nationwide hunt for the couple would follow, and after that a trial and executions. The murder case would grip London so ferv…

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400: The Legend of Belle Starr w/ Michael Wallis 1:08:39

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Myra Maibelle Shirley, better known as Belle Starr, was one of the most notorious female outlaws of the Old West (if you believe period newspapers, anyway). My guest, bestselling and award-winning author Michael Wallis, made it his mission to tell the true story of Belle Starr, and in the process dispels many of the myths that surround her. He shar…

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Spirit Crystals - Jenny C Bell 52:13

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Text the Show Step into a world where crystals aren't just beautiful objects—they're conscious allies waiting to guide you on your spiritual journey. Jenny C Bell challenges mainstream crystal practices with a refreshing perspective: what if we approached crystals as sentient beings rather than tools to be programmed? Drawing from indigenous wisdom…

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399: The Life & Crimes of Robert Spears w/ Jerry Jamison 1:46:18

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"Doctor" Robert Spears was arguably one of the greatest con artists of the twentieth century, and very likely a mass murderer. In thirty nine years of grift, he had 25 aliases, 28 arrests in 20 cities, and was imprisoned close to a dozen times. He performed, without any medical degree, abortions on countless women, and in 1959 tricked his best frie…

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Unlocking Dream Sorcery w/Nikki Wardwell Sleath 57:30

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Text the Show What if the eight hours you spend sleeping each night could become your most powerful magical laboratory? In this enchanting conversation, Granddaughter Crow welcomes Nikki Wardwell Sleath—occultist, author, and direct descendant of Samuel Wardwell who was executed during the Salem Witch Trials—to explore the transformative practice o…

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398: John Wilkes Booth & the Last Year of the Civil War w/ Scott Ellsworth 59:24

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My guest this week is Scott Ellsworth, author of Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the Rebirth of America. He talks about President Lincoln's turbulent last year in office, the Confederate secret service's attempts to create chaos in the north, and John Wilkes Booth's ties to the Confederacy's s…

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397: The Hazel Drew Murder Revisited w/ Jerry C. Drake 1:26:27

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In July of 1908 the body of twenty-year-old Hazel Drew was found floating in a mill pond in Upstate New York. Her death captured headlines across the nation and around the world, but after a whirlwind investigation lasting less than thirty days (despite a myriad of suspects), the District Attorney abruptly closed the case. Joining me is Jerry Drake…

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MoNo Encore: The 1912 Murder of Ella Barham w/ Nita Gould 1:23:09

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(Original pub date: 6/16/21) In November of 1912, a young woman named Ella Barham journeyed home, on her horse, to her family farm in Boone County, Arkansas, but never arrived. After her body was discovered, murdered and dismembered, suspicions quickly centered on a neighbor, Odus Davidson, who was rumored to have been in love with Ella, a love nev…

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396: The 1951 Murder of Clarence Pellett w/ Clem Pellett 1:18:52

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Clem Pellett grew up knowing very little about his grandfather, Clarence Pellett, who was murdered along Montana's iconic Hi-Line in April of 1951. Pellett's father had cut ties with the family, and Pellett didn't even know his grandfather's first name until he started investigating the case as an adult. Through extensive research over many years, …

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Sixth Sense? Try All Five First! 38:41

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Text the Show What if your most powerful intuitive abilities weren't hidden in crystal balls or tarot cards, but within your own five senses? Eboni Banks, mystic, survivor, writer, and embodied intuition teacher, reveals how our natural intuitive gifts correlate directly with our physical senses. She unpacks the seven "clairs" - clairtangence (touc…

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395: The 1917 Murder of Beatrice Epler w/ Allie Seibert 1:29:43

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On the morning of September 5th, 1917, sixteen-year-old Beatrice Epler was found dead just steps from her home in Alma, Michigan. The investigation into her murder would soon entangle a brothel madam, a traveling theater owner, a local farmer, and a French-Canadian amateur detective. My guest is Allie Seibert, author of Bloodstained: Exploring Mich…

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394: The Castleton Massacre with Margaret Carson & Sharon Anne Cook 1:22:52

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On May 2, 1963, Robert Killins, a former United Church minister, slaughtered every woman in his family but one. She (and her brother) lived to tell the story of what motivated a talented man who had been widely admired, a scholar and graduate from Queen’s University, to stalk and terrorize the women in his family for almost twenty years and then mu…

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Crystal Grids Are Just Spells in Disguise 7:12

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Send us a text In this very short episdode, I go over crystal grids. But for the rest of the lesson--a demo on three different types of grids head over to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healingwithJenny Curious about the mystical intersection where witchcraft meets crystal healing? Crystal grids might be the magical tool you've been s…

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393: The Man Who Shot J.P. Morgan w/ Mary Noé 1:13:32

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On the morning of July 3, 1915, John Pierpont Morgan Jr., one of the most famous names in finance, was entertaining guests at his sprawling Long Island estate when the doorbell unexpectedly rang. An armed man forced his way inside. At the same time, authorities in Washington, DC, were investigating a shocking bombing at the US Capitol. While no one…

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Crystal Skulls: Ancient Artifacts or Modern Spiritual Tools? 20:22

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Send us a text Crystal skulls occupy a fascinating space between archaeological mystery, spiritual practice, and ancient wisdom. While some view them merely as decorative objects, skull keepers know these crystalline guides can become powerful spiritual allies capable of transformation and healing. My journey as a crystal skull keeper spans five ye…

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Wisdom of the Natural World - Granddaughter Crow 49:31

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Text the Show Have you ever felt a deep connection with a tree, or noticed how birds seem to be talking about you as you walk through the forest? In this intimate conversation with host Jenny C Bell, Granddaughter Crow reveals the profound wisdom behind her bestselling book, "Wisdom of the Natural World: Spiritual and Practical Teachings from Plant…

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392: Golden Age Pirate George Lowther w/ Craig Chapman 1:07:30

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George Lowther was a mutineer and a pirate, one of the most prolific during the golden age of piracy. His first mate, Edward "Ned" Low, went on to establish himself as perhaps the most sadistic and depraved of all pirate captains. Virtually all popular sources specify Lowther's death being by suicide in 1723, while marooned on the small island of B…

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Connecting with Crystals: A Guided Meditation for Healing and Intuition 17:51

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Send us a text Discover a powerful meditation technique for connecting directly with your crystal's energy without needing encyclopedic knowledge of meanings. This guided practice creates an intuitive bond between you and your stone through visualization, helping you receive personalized messages and healing. • Choose any crystal or stone you feel …

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MoNo Encore: The Murder of Kitty Genovese w/ Catherine Pelonero 1:07:05

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(Original pub. date: 9/27/2018) Catherine Pelonero, author of "Kitty Genovese: A True Account of a Public Murder and its Private Consequences", is my guest. She walks us through the murder of Kitty Genovese in Kew Gardens, New York in 1964 and its aftermath. The horrific crime is especially infamous because no one called police or stepped in to hel…

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391: Civil War Era & Gilded Age Con Artist Charles Cowlam w/ Frank W. Garmon Jr. 58:41

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Charles Cowlam stands out as one of the most remarkable con artists of nineteenth-century America. He talked his way into receiving pardons from both President Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. Through deception, he secured a role investigating Lincoln’s assassination. He preyed on lonely widows, attempted to manipulate a Florida election, and c…

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Crystal Witch: My Two Decades as a Witch with Crystals 22:31

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Send us a text Have you ever felt drawn to a crystal without knowing why? That magnetic pull might be more than just aesthetic appreciation—it might be the beginning of a profound conversation. My journey with crystals spans over two decades, beginning when I was just 19 years old living in the Mojave Desert. By day, I was a geology student and tre…

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390: Abingdon's Boardinghouse Murder w/ Greg Lilly 1:07:31

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In November 1945, James Newton, a young World War II veteran, was shot four times—twice in the back—in his room at an Abingdon, Virginia boardinghouse owned by Helen Clark. She would soon stand trial for his murder, as speculation swirled about the true nature of their relationship. Was she a protective, motherly figure trying to prevent Jimmy from…

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Asa West: The Enchanted Journey: Finding Your Way Through Tarot and Witchcraft 1:00:12

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Send us a text The journey of a witch isn't a straight path—it winds, shifts, and transforms as we discover new tools, insights, and connections. In this soul-stirring conversation, author Asa West opens up about finding magic and meaning through both writing and witchcraft. Asa shares the pivotal moment of discovering her mother's hidden tarot car…

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389: A History of Axe Murder w/ Rachel McCarthy James 1:06:11

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Much like the wheel, the boat, and the telephone, the axe is a transformative piece of technology―one that has been with us since prehistory. And just as early humans used the axe to chop down trees, hunt for food, and whittle tools, they also used it to murder. Over time, this particular use has endured: as the axe evolved over centuries to fit th…

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When Witches Go Silent: Meditation, Mindfulness, and Magic 26:24

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Send us a text Witchcraft and mindfulness might seem like separate paths, but they intertwine in powerful ways that can transform your magical practice. Drawing from her three decades as a practicing witch, Jenny C Bell shares her profound experience at a women's silent meditation retreat and the unexpected ways it deepened her craft. The journey b…