Best Clever Kim Podcasts (2025)

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Butterfly Wisdom: Crafting Magic Through Cross-Stitch With Starla Yilmaz 40:58

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What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Starla Yilmaz joins us to discuss her journey as a witch, tarot creator, and cross-stitcher, sharing how a divine calling led her to create the Butterfly Wisdom Tarot deck through 21 months of meticulous stitching. • Practicing witchcraft since age 15-16, Starla…

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70. ISAAC NICHOLS - The Water Margin: 108 heroes 49:18

5d ago49:18

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Today's guest is Isaac Nichols, a tattooer from Alaska that just finished this commendable project which celebrates folklores, tattooing, and painting. We discussed the motivations and process behind his new book, a little bit of advice for painting and tattooing, and the background story of one of the most celebrated novels in Chinese and Japanese…

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The Douglas Alexander One 43:09

6d ago43:09

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The Trade Minister explains how a penalty shootout played a role in his government appointment. Douglas Alexander has the same job that he had 20 years ago in Tony Blair's government. He reflects on how the world has changed in that time, and his motivation for returning to politics after a humiliating defeat in 2015.…

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Ancestor Dreams and Crafting Spirit Houses Connect Us to Magic with Matthew Venus 1:07:39

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What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Matthew Venus of Spiritus Arcanum shares insights on working with spirit vessels, building magical community, and developing personal relationships with plants and other magical allies. Drawing from years of experience as a shop owner and festival organizer, he …

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The Mel Stride One 37:41

13d ago37:41

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The Shadow Chancellor sets out his vision for a more "thoughtful" politics and faces up to the challenge of winning the argument before the next general election. Sir Mel Stride reveals what he admires about his opposite number, Rachel Reeves, and why a world war two commander is one of his political heroes. He also has a warning about what the Bri…

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69. Learn to draw and paint like a Japanese master: the Kanō school method 1:00:48

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Are you a fan of Japanese traditional painting and tattooing? In this episode I share my findings on the rigorous training methods of Japanese painters during the Edo and Meiji periods, emphasising how expertise was forged through discipline and observation, not just innate talent. It delves into the traditional apprenticeship system, with the Kano…

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There Are No Ingredients, Only Allies: A Conversation with Matthew Venus 1:01:35

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What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Matthew Venus of Spiritus Arcanum joins us to explore animism, witchcraft, and the spirits that inhabit everything around us. We dive into what it means to be a witch in today's world, examining the complex relationship between magical practice and capitalism. •…

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Selling the Underworld, Part II: Hades's Musical Counterpoint 2:42

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! In this musical counterpoint, I sing a song that Mr. President will never hear. You see, my singing might scare him off, and I can't do that. Not yet. After all, I'm trying to sell my realm, and if there's no leader to buy it, then I can't take my much-needed retirement. So, within the confine…

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Selling the Underworld, Part II 4:08

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! In this installment of our satirical skit, Mr. President stands outside of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, waiting for Aidoneus to pick him up in that promised chariot. Of course, Mr. President isn't thrilled about the prospect of having to dine on a platter of pomegranates, but buying a ready-made …

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68. COREY MILLER - We’re all glorified carnies 1:42:00

21d ago1:42:00

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Corey is well known worldwide—he’s been tattooing for over 40 years, and his technique and experience are widely respected. Over the course of his long career, he has reached significant personal milestones and professional accomplishments. You might remember him from LA Ink, tattooing James Hetfield, and working closely with legendary artists like…

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The Jacinda Ardern One 33:32

23d ago33:32

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How does it feel to be held up as the 'anti-Trump' by progressives across the globe? Jacinda Ardern was prime minister of New Zealand for 6 years and is now committed to promoting empathy and kindness in world leadership. She joins Nick in the Political Thinking studio to reflect on her unexpected rise to power and being described as a 'global pinu…

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The Tanni Grey-Thompson One 40:50

27d ago40:50

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After 15 years as a member of the House of Lords, Tanni Grey-Thompson reflects on how a career at the top of sport prepared her for the world of politics. The crossbench peer speaks to Nick about what she sees as a dangerous relationship between benefit reforms and legalising assisted dying. Producer: Daniel Kraemer…

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The Magic of Inconsistency: Embracing Imperfect Practice with Alyssa of Blyssfull Magick 44:51

1M ago44:51

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What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We dive deep into what it truly means to be a witch with Alyssa Barlow from Blyssfull Magick, exploring the power of authenticity in spiritual practice and the importance of finding your own path. • Alyssa defines herself as an intuitive healer, psychic medium, …

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67. ALEX RUSTY - Japanese tattooing at Lighthouse Tattoo in Sydney (part 2) 1:06:20

1M ago1:06:20

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One of Australia’s top artists, Alex is one half of the iconic Lighthouse Tattoo in Sydney, alongside Ryan Ussher. Well known for his striking large-scale Japanese work, Alex is a highly dedicated and exceptionally productive artist who speaks with intention and clarity about his practice and direction. In addition to his commitments at the shop an…

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The Eluned Morgan One 45:54

1M ago45:54

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The First Minister of Wales sets a marker to the left of Keir Starmer, setting out her vision of a "Red Welsh Way", drawing inspiration from Gavin and Stacey. Producer: Daniel KraemerBy BBC Radio 4

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Selling the Underworld, Part I 3:50

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings listeners, after silently watching the world burn for the past month, mustering up enough resolve to write has been ... difficult. Indeed, one wonders if ruling the Underworld is worth the trouble. Thus, I decided I needed to shake things up. Perhaps, cede the throne to one who has more vigor in him, not …

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The Richard Tice One 38:17

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Reform UK’s deputy leader reflects on a year of political success, a privileged upbringing and the cabinet job he’s eyeing up Producer: Daniel KraemerBy BBC Radio 4

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Exploring Witchcraft, Inclusivity, and the Goddess Sabrina with Brett Hollyhead 49:03

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What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Brett Hollyhead, a Welsh Marches folk witch, shares insights on witchcraft as a practice of liberation, connection to landscape, and challenging oppressive systems. Brett's practice combines Welsh folklore with practical magic while celebrating the liminal ident…

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The Joe Biden One 29:41

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To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, former president Joe Biden sits down with Nick Robinson for an exclusive interview, his first since leaving the White House. He issues a stark warning about the future of the western alliance and criticises his successor’s approach to foreign policy. In this extended interview, Biden also reflects on his deci…

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Magical Communication: A Conversation with Mike Ditter 44:01

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What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Mike Ditter of The Rusted Rabbit jewelry shares their journey as a witch who views their practice through transmutation, turning metals and minerals into talismans of protection, power, and healing while challenging conventional belief systems and societal expec…

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66. JOSHUA FRYDMAN - Japanese mythology and folklore 1:23:35

2M ago1:23:35

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Would you like to learn more about Japanese character like yōkai, Buddhist deities and Kami gods? Are you interested in finding out where the original stories come from? How all of that relates to tattooing? We got you covered. In this very informative episode with Joshua Frydman, associate professor of Japanese at the university of Oklahoma, speci…

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Crafting Magic Through Wire and Stone With Lindsay of The Rusted Rabbit 49:04

2M ago49:04

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What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Lindsay of the Rusted Rabbit shares her journey from selling rocks as a kid to creating wire-wrapped crystal jewelry and embracing her identity as a witch despite initial imposter syndrome. • Started with chainmail jewelry in 2013 before discovering wire-wrappin…

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Lore By the Lethe; Hypnos's Reluctant Sleep Stories - Visiting The Mythological Aquarium 12:23

3M ago12:23

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! After a long hiatus as we figured out our priorities and reconnected with our creativity, we decided to energize this feed with something lighthearted and fun. Our podcast has been classified by Spotify as being very much like those offering sleep stories. So, we thought it might be fun to lea…

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Forging Ahead: Changes To The Podcast's Tech and a Thank-You 13:32

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners. This is just a quick update regarding the podcast's direction. I'll be moving away from ElevenLabs due to some decisions they've made that go against my ethos as a creator. The new tech will mean a learning curve and a change to some of the voices. However, it is a small price to pay for my cr…

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65. CLEVER - Focus on what matters 57:58

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Clever doesn’t need much introduction, his career is well known, as his collaborations with artists of the caliber of Juice Wrld, Post Malone and Justin Bieber. In this open-hearted talk we get a glimpse of how music came into his life and topics many of us can relate to. What it means to be a parent for an artist, the responsibility of a creative,…

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You're the Pipe, Not the Water: Serving Community Through Folk Magic with Jake Richards 49:07

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What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Jake Richards, conjureman from Appalachia, joins us to explore the rich traditions of folk magic, faith healing, and Decoration Day practices from the mountain communities of Upper East Tennessee. • Distinguishing between witches, faith healers, and conjure men …

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PSA - A Torch, Not a Trick 2:39

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners. Though my work is grim, I do my best to keep from completely falling into the cliché of the dark and brooding Lord of the Underworld. Not all of my realm’s responsibilities revolve around damnation and torment. I may be stern but cruelty? That’s a mantle for others to don. One way I tried to b…

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64. MAURO CARDOSO - Honoring Japanese tradition 1:26:20

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Mauro Cardoso, better known as “Mario from the hills”, is a Brazilian tattooer specialized in traditional Japanese tattooing. Also a high level BJJ black belt, Mauro embodies the resilient and flexible spirit of the ‘Arte Suave’, while contributing to the preservation and diffusion of traditional Japanese tattooing through the study and respect of …

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Deities, Shadows, and Soulcraft: A Conversation with Raven Digitalis 1:12:10

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What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Raven Digitalis shares his journey as a witch, author, and practitioner exploring the intersection of Eastern and Western mystical traditions while embracing shadow work and devotional practices with deities. • Author of multiple books including the shadow tript…

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63. RYAN USSHER - Japanese tattooing at Lighthouse Tattoo in Sydney (part 1) 1:05:47

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Ryan Ussher is one of Australia’s top artists. Together with Alex Rusty he runs Lighthouse Tattoo in Sydney, a shop that established itself as a reference in the country. He specializes in large scale Japanese tattooing with emphasis on powerful and evocative imagery. Beyond craftsmanship he’s considered a reference also for the volume of high qual…

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Bonus: The Rishi Sunak Lessons from Downing Street One - Part 2 1:01:28

4M ago1:01:28

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In the second, bonus instalment of this exclusive interview with the former prime minister, Rishi Sunak opens up about his time as Chancellor and Prime Minister, including how his relationship with Boris Johnson fell apart, why he regrets his "Stop the Boats" slogan and what comes next for someone who has become an elder statesman, aged 44. Produce…

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The Rishi Sunak Lessons from Downing Street One 58:32

4M ago58:32

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An exclsuive in-depth interview with the Rishi Sunak. In this first instalment, the former prime minister tells stories from behind the scenes on the world stage explains why he thinks we must now cut welfare spending to fund defence. Sunak reflects on how a sense of duty - inspired by his Hindu faith - helped drive his political career, and reflec…

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When Fairies and Friends Unite: Building Relationships in Witchcraft with Halo Quin 2:21:02

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What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? This episode focuses on the intricate relationship between witchcraft and building community. Halo Quin elaborates on her path as a witch, her engagement with spirits, and the pivotal role of shared stories and practices in nurturing connections. • Halo introduc…

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Toss-Up Tuesday: Candy Coated Lies: On Censorship, Ignorance, and Art As Critique 17:45

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! A few things happened in my absence that compelled me to pause my work on The Wounded Lion, namely the TikTok ban and Amazon essentially deciding to brick Kindles without Internet access so that they could force consumers to purchase new devices they otherwise wouldn't need to buy. As a result…

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The Carla Denyer 2025 One 33:15

4M ago33:15

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The co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales joins Nick for a conversationBy BBC Radio 4

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62. CHRIS FERNANDEZ - American Traditional in NY 58:09

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Chris Fernandez is a tattooer specialized in American Traditional with a solid, distinctive style. He’s not only incredibly productive but, as everyone working with him at the prestigious King’s Avenue in New York, also committed to a standard of excellence, in the process as much as in the result. In this talk, which I really enjoyed, he told us a…

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The Heidi Alexander One 41:41

4M ago41:41

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The Transport Secretary on Corbyn, Ukraine and growing up in Swindon Producer: Lauren TavrigerBy BBC Radio 4

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61. TAMMY KIM - True to yourself 54:10

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Tammy Kim is an Australian tattoo artists who worked and lived in Toronto for the last 15 years, and is now transitioning into an exciting new phase of her career. She traveled the world, collaborating with major artists and brands, to shape a vision that is unique to her. Her story is a very inspiring one to all of us trying to connect with a deep…

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Embracing Emotions for Community and Connection 13:45

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What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Leah passionately discusses the intersection of being queer, trans, and a witch, emphasizing the importance of joy as a form of resistance in challenging times. They share personal insights on community support, empowerment through witchcraft, and the celebratio…

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The Charlie Taylor One 40:20

4M ago40:20

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The Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales on how he went from being a teacher at a school for kids with beahvioural problems, to being the leading voice on prison conditions. He tells stories of cheap suits, perspex windows, being the subject of offensive graffiti, and explains how he retains optimism. Producers: Lauren Tavriger and Dani…

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The Zia Yusuf One 48:06

5M ago48:06

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Who is the 38-year-old, Muslim, second-generation immigrant chairman of Reform UK? Zia Yusuf joins Nick in the Political Thinking studio to tell his story, lay out his party's path to power, and share his thoughts on Boris Johnson, Elon Musk, Suella Braverman and his boss, Nigel Farage. Producer: Daniel Kraemer…

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Taking a Pause 2:49

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What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? I'll be taking the month of February off. If you're interested in borrowing my platform to give out resources, experimenting with podcasting, or just helping people get through this, please reach out to youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail. Support the show Support …

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The Chris Philp One 41:50

5M ago41:50

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The Shadow Home Secretary joins Nick in the Political Thinking studio to reflect on mistakes of the last government, humility in opposition and his anger at the new government. Chris Philp also opens up about the impact of caring for his premature baby twins and what he has learned from success and failure in business. Producer: Daniel Kraemer…

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The Kim Leadbeater One 42:32

5M ago42:32

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The Labour MP sits down with Nick to reflect on how she went from selling beds in her Yorkshire hometown, to being at the forefront of political debate, as the face of the campaign to legalise assisted dying, and how the murder of her sister, Jo Cox, helps explain the journey. Producer: Daniel Kraemer…

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Herbal Wisdom and the Power of Connection with Rebecca Beyer of Blood & Spicebush 41:12

5M ago41:12

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What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? This episode highlights the intricate relationship between witchcraft, identity, and community through the lens of Rebecca Beyer's journey into Appalachian folk magic. The importance of cultural appreciation, imposter syndrome, and storytelling within the magica…

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Who's Who and Which Is Which? 3:58

5M ago3:58

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! We received a letter from Megaera, who wasn't at all pleased by Hermes's shenanigans last time. Perhaps I should have taken offense to my basso profundo being cloned, but he did finally keep his promise by retelling The North Wind and the Sun in an incredibly clever way. His father Zeus wasn't…

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Running Late! 1:42

5M ago1:42

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What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? I'll have an episode out later this week. Until then, enjoy the way my voice sounds in a parking lot. Support the show Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com! Or become a paying subscri…

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The Rachel Reeves Chancellor One 34:30

5M ago34:30

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The Chancellor reflects on her first six months in power and what lies behind her determination that she has "what it takes" to "turn things around". Producer: Daniel KraemerBy BBC Radio 4

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Puppy Adventures and Business Magic: Schedule Changes for Your Average Witch 3:44

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What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? This is just a quick note to listeners about why there's no episode today, and explaining the schedule change to follow. Also, puppy! Support the show Support the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration…

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Discovering Strength in Everyday Moments With The Spork Witch 1:35:52

6M ago1:35:52

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What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? This episode features Braxtin the Spork Witch, who shares deeply personal stories about chronic illness, mental health, and the significance of community in witchcraft. They emphasize the importance of being authentic in one's spiritual journey while using the m…