Spirits is a boozy weekly podcast about mythology, legends and folklore. Hear fresh takes on classic myths and learn new stories from around the world, served up over ice by two tipsy history geeks.   Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, &amp;  Goodreads, and review us on  Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on Patreon to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. Transcripts are available at spiritspodcast.com/episodes. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to SpiritsPodcast.com.   About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

Spirits is a boozy weekly podcast about mythology, legends and folklore. Hear fresh takes on classic myths and learn new stories from around the world, served up over ice by two tipsy history geeks. Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmF6k5SX1naPhNHvHpM_qA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/205387-spirits-a-drunken-dive-into-myths-and-legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goodreads</a>, and review us on <a href="itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirits-drunken-dive-into/id1080871005?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. Transcripts are available at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/episodes</a>. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpiritsPodcast.com</a>. About Us Spirits was created by <a href="http://twitter.com/JuliaSchifini" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia Schifini</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/shessomickey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amanda McLoughlin</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Schneider</a>. We are founding members of <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

Welcome to Spirits

The first episode of Spirits introduces you to the ancient Greek gods with the story of Hades and Persephone. Find out why marrying siblings wasn't weird, hear what Hades was really like, and get tips on naming your dog straight from ancient Greece. Help Spirits grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and review us in iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our Patreon for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and the opportunity to become a producer. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is: "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The first episode of Spirits introduces you to the ancient Greek gods with the story of Hades and Persephone. Find out why marrying siblings wasn't weird, hear what Hades was really like, and get tips on naming your dog straight from ancient Greece. Help Spirits grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, like us on <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and review us in iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and the opportunity to become a producer. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is: "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

Episode 1: Persephone and Hades

This week on Spirits, two very different kinds of creatures from the deep: Selkies and Kelpies. There's mischief, rumors, sexual intrigue... Only the best for you, dear listeners! If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and review us in iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our Patreon for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and the opportunity to become a producer. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

This week on Spirits, two very different kinds of creatures from the deep: Selkies and Kelpies. There's mischief, rumors, sexual intrigue... Only the best for you, dear listeners! If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, like us on <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and review us in iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and the opportunity to become a producer. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0</a>

Episode 2: Selkies and Kelpies

Join us on a journey to the Philippines as we learn more about this delightfully creepy vampire/witch/ghoul. Surprisingly, aswang make pretty good neighbors! If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and review us in iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our Patreon for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and the opportunity to become a producer. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Join us on a journey to the Philippines as we learn more about this delightfully creepy vampire/witch/ghoul. Surprisingly, aswang make pretty good neighbors! If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, like us on <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and review us in iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and the opportunity to become a producer. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0</a>

Episode 3: Aswang the Philippine Ghoul

This week, a truly epic tale of love, betrayal, jealousy, and a quest literally to Hell and back. Episode four dives into the dramatic relationship between Eros and Psyche. You may have heard their names, but never this version of their story! If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and review us in iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our Patreon for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and the opportunity to become a producer. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

This week, a truly epic tale of love, betrayal, jealousy, and a quest literally to Hell and back. Episode four dives into the dramatic relationship between Eros and Psyche. You may have heard their names, but never this version of their story! If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, like us on <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and review us in iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and the opportunity to become a producer. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0</a>

Episode 4: Eros and Psyche

Eric Schneider

Learn about the Tailypo, a.k.a. “The Sphinx of West Virginia,” from our first ever guest star! Eric Schneider, also our editor and all-around right-hand man, will teach us about this creepy woodsy myth. Plus, an excellent movie pitch and some highly suspect Gilligan’s Island headcanon. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and review us in iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our Patreon for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and the opportunity to become a producer. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Learn about the Tailypo, a.k.a. “The Sphinx of West Virginia,” from our first ever guest star! Eric Schneider, also our editor and all-around right-hand man, will teach us about this creepy woodsy myth. Plus, an excellent movie pitch and some highly suspect Gilligan’s Island headcanon. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, like us on <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and review us in iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and the opportunity to become a producer. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0</a>

Episode 5: Tailypo (with Eric Schneider)

This classic myth from Korean folklore has an ending that we didn’t see coming! Universal motifs in a uniquely Korean context make for a great episode (with some top-notch drunken diversions). If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and review us in iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our Patreon for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and the opportunity to become a producer. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

This classic myth from Korean folklore has an ending that we didn’t see coming! Universal motifs in a uniquely Korean context make for a great episode (with some top-notch drunken diversions). If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, like us on <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and review us in iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and the opportunity to become a producer. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0</a>

Episode 6: Gameunjang  the Korean Goddess

Go beyond Noah and the Ark with great flood myths from Mesopotamia, China, Native North America, and more. We dig into flood origin stories, survival strategies, the merits of Prometheus vs. Spider Grandmother, and way too many puns to count. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and review us in iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our Patreon for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and the opportunity to become a producer. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Go beyond Noah and the Ark with great flood myths from Mesopotamia, China, Native North America, and more. We dig into flood origin stories, survival strategies, the merits of Prometheus vs. Spider Grandmother, and way too many puns to count. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, like us on <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and review us in iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and the opportunity to become a producer. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0</a>

Episode 7: Great Floods

Jake M

Bigfoot. Sasquatch. Yeti. Menk. This week we tackle one of the most notorious folk legends of all time with the help of special guest Jake! Learn all about famous Bigfoot sightings, the cryptozoology internet, and possible explanations for this ubiquitous legend. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and review us in iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our Patreon for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and the opportunity to become a producer. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Bigfoot. Sasquatch. Yeti. Menk. This week we tackle one of the most notorious folk legends of all time with the help of special guest Jake! Learn all about famous Bigfoot sightings, the cryptozoology internet, and possible explanations for this ubiquitous legend. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, like us on <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and review us in iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and the opportunity to become a producer. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0</a>

Episode 8: Bigfoot (with Jake M.)

Follow us into Asgard and beyond with our crash course on Norse mythology! Thor, Loki and Odin are just the beginning. Plus, stick around to the end for a 'Spirits' first. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and review us in  iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our Patreon for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and more. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Follow us into Asgard and beyond with our crash course on Norse mythology! Thor, Loki and Odin are just the beginning. Plus, stick around to the end for a 'Spirits' first. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, like us on <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and review us in <a href="itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirits-drunken-dive-into/id1080871005?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and more. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0</a>

Episode 9: Norse Mythology Part I

A boozy dive into mythology, legends, and folklore. Every week we pour a drink and dive into a new story from around the world. Hear fresh takes on classic myths and learn new stories from around the world, served up over ice by two tipsy history geeks. New episodes every Wednedsay!

Don’t do that!

This podcast is really enjoyable and a lot of fun!

So good

Spirits

We know how numbers work - we embrace the sex number, talk about succu-kisses, sleep paralysis, demon chinchillas, and where to draw the line when it comes to bird claws. Amanda gives in to the demon offering her shrimp, while Julia plans on how her demon form would trap men in her web.   Sponsor Talis Clothing makes gorgeous shirts inspired by astrology, divination, and psychic protection. Get 15% off your order at bit.ly/spiritstalis by using code SPIRITS at checkout!   Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,  YouTube, &amp;  Goodreads, and review us on  Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on Patreon to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. Merch is for sale at spiritspodcast.com/merch. To read up on us, listen to us on other podcasts, or send us a note, just head on over to SpiritsPodcast.com.   About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

We know how numbers work - we embrace the sex number, talk about succu-kisses, sleep paralysis, demon chinchillas, and where to draw the line when it comes to bird claws. Amanda gives in to the demon offering her shrimp, while Julia plans on how her demon form would trap men in her web. Sponsor <a href="http://bit.ly/spiritstalis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Talis Clothing</a> makes gorgeous shirts inspired by astrology, divination, and psychic protection. Get 15% off your order at <a href="http://bit.ly/spiritstalis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/spiritstalis</a> by using code SPIRITS at checkout! Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="../item_id/twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="../item_id/facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmF6k5SX1naPhNHvHpM_qA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/205387-spirits-a-drunken-dive-into-myths-and-legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goodreads</a>, and review us on <a href="../item_id/itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirits-drunken-dive-into/id1080871005?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. Merch is for sale at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/merch</a>. To read up on us, listen to us on other podcasts, or send us a note, just head on over to <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpiritsPodcast.com</a>. About Us Spirits was created by <a href="http://twitter.com/JuliaSchifini" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia Schifini</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/shessomickey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amanda McLoughlin</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Schneider</a>. We are founding members of <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

Episode 69: Succubus Roundup

Feel the love as we explore Haitian Voodoo and its unique family of love spirits, the Erzulie. We look at three Erzulie who specialize in romantic love, motherly love, and love gone wrong. Plus, more about Amanda’s and Julia’s eclectic childhood hobbies! For just a taste of Once on This Island, check out their 1991 Tony Awards performance. Then imagine sixth-graders performing it. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and review us in  iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our Patreon for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and more. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Feel the love as we explore Haitian Voodoo and its unique family of love spirits, the Erzulie. We look at three Erzulie who specialize in romantic love, motherly love, and love gone wrong. Plus, more about Amanda’s and Julia’s eclectic childhood hobbies! For just a taste of Once on This Island, check out their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ8448PLS_g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1991 Tony Awards performance</a>. Then imagine sixth-graders performing it. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, like us on <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and review us in <a href="itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirits-drunken-dive-into/id1080871005?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and more. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

Episode 12: Erzulies and Haitian Voodoo

Only on Spirits do we get really into the logistics and philosophy of a Disney Channel Original Movie. We’re talking Halloweentown, and stress that there’s no such thing as witch DNA, and magic should go back to being more democratic.     Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of elitism, biological essentialism, religious persecution, societal inequity, and witch trials.      When Did Magic Become Elitist?  Hereditary Witchcraft  Are You Descended from Witches?   Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends the podcast The Walk-In by Chef Elle Simone Scott. Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books - VOTE! If you are eligible to vote in the U.S., please make your plan today at vote.gov - Merch: Keep your eyes on spiritspodcast.com/merch this Halloween... - LIVE SHOW! Go to spiritspodcast.com/live to get your tickets to our digital live show on October 28 at 8 PM ET. Your ticket includes a copy of the video on demand recording of the show, so you can grab a ticket to watch later even if you can’t join live!   Sponsors - Stitch Fix is an online personal styling service that finds and delivers clothes, shoes, and accessories to fit your body, budget, and lifestyle. Get started at stitchfix.com/spirits for 25% off when you keep your whole box! - Calm is the #1 app to help you reduce your anxiety and stress and help you sleep better. Get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/spirits. -  Dirt Cheap is a new podcast that digs deep into the dollar bins of used bookstores. Subscribe in any podcast player.   Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us @SpiritsPodcast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and  Goodreads. You can support us on Patreon (http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast) to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. We also have lists of our book recommendations and previous guests’ books at http://spiritspodcast.com/books. Transcripts are available at http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to http://spiritspodcast.com.   About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, an independent podcast collective and production studio. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

Only on Spirits do we get really into the logistics and philosophy of a Disney Channel Original Movie. We’re talking Halloweentown, and stress that there’s no such thing as witch DNA, and magic should go back to being more democratic.   Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of elitism, biological essentialism, religious persecution, societal inequity, and witch trials.   <a href="https://io9.gizmodo.com/when-did-magic-become-elitist-5831053" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> When Did Magic Become Elitist?</a> <a href="https://www.learnreligions.com/about-hereditary-witchcraft-2562544" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Hereditary Witchcraft</a> <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/are-you-descended-witches-new-digital-document-could-help-you-find-out-180960952/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Are You Descended from Witches?</a> Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends the podcast <a href="https://art19.com/shows/the-walk-in" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Walk-In</a> by Chef Elle Simone Scott. Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/books</a> - VOTE! If you are eligible to vote in the U.S., please make your plan today at <a href="http://vote.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">vote.gov</a> - Merch: Keep your eyes on <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/merch</a> this Halloween... - LIVE SHOW! Go to <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/live" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/live</a> to get your tickets to our digital live show on October 28 at 8 PM ET. Your ticket includes a copy of the video on demand recording of the show, so you can grab a ticket to watch later even if you can’t join live! Sponsors - <a href="http://stitchfix.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> is an online personal styling service that finds and delivers clothes, shoes, and accessories to fit your body, budget, and lifestyle. Get started at <a href="http://stitchfix.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stitchfix.com/spirits</a> for 25% off when you keep your whole box! - <a href="http://calm.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calm</a> is the #1 app to help you reduce your anxiety and stress and help you sleep better. Get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at <a href="http://calm.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">calm.com/spirits</a>. - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-cheap/id1534147131" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Dirt Cheap</a> is a new podcast that digs deep into the dollar bins of used bookstores. Subscribe in any podcast player. Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us @SpiritsPodcast on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/205387-spirits-a-drunken-dive-into-myths-and-legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goodreads</a>. You can support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast</a>) to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. We also have lists of our book recommendations and previous guests’ books at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://spiritspodcast.com/books</a>. Transcripts are available at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes</a>. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://spiritspodcast.com</a>. About Us Spirits was created by <a href="http://twitter.com/JuliaSchifini" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia Schifini</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/shessomickey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amanda McLoughlin</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Schneider</a>. We are founding members of <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>, an independent podcast collective and production studio. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

203: Halloweentown (Myth Movie Night)

Lauren Shippen

Across the misty moors of Wales and England, we stumble across the Druids' most mysterious landmark: Stonehenge. Follow us into the shadowed origins of this ancient formation and speculate with us about its purpose. Special guest Lauren Shippen, creator of the wildly successful podcast The Bright Sessions, takes us through options from aliens, to human sacrifice, to archaeoacoustics. Stumble with us through our favorite theories behind one of England's most notable landmarks! Find Lauren on Twitter @LaurenShippen and The Bright Sessions @brightpodcast. Be sure to subscribe to The Bright Sessions in your favorite podcast app -- the new season premieres soon! If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and review us in  iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our Patreon for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and more. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is: "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Across the misty moors of Wales and England, we stumble across the Druids' most mysterious landmark: Stonehenge. Follow us into the shadowed origins of this ancient formation and speculate with us about its purpose. Special guest Lauren Shippen, creator of the wildly successful podcast The Bright Sessions, takes us through options from aliens, to human sacrifice, to archaeoacoustics. Stumble with us through our favorite theories behind one of England's most notable landmarks! Find Lauren on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/laurenshippen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@LaurenShippen</a> and The Bright Sessions <a href="https://twitter.com/brightpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@brightpodcast</a>. Be sure to subscribe to The Bright Sessions in your favorite podcast app -- the new season premieres soon! If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, like us on <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and review us in <a href="itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirits-drunken-dive-into/id1080871005?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and more. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is: "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

Episode 17: Stonehenge (with Lauren Shippen)

You would think that the horror movie version of a Grimm Fairy Tale would be the scariest version, but you would be wrong. We examine the original story of Hansel &amp; Gretel, talk about the moral quandaries of famine, and dive into the origins of Amanda’s favorite Grimm adaptation: Into the Woods. This week, Amanda recommends Something That May Shock and Discredit You by Daniel M. Lavery. Buy a copy and see our new lists of previous recommendations, guest books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books! Grab tickets to our Austin TX live show at multitude.productions/live and check out Next Stop in your podcast player or nextstopshow.com! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about cannibalism, child death/endangerment/abandonment, 9/11, anti-Semitism, starvation, famine, death by fire, fat-shaming, imprisonment, and death.    Sponsors - Skillshare is an online learning community where you can learn—and teach—just about anything. Visit skillshare.com/spirits2 to get two months of Skillshare Premium for free! This week Julia recommends “Art Abroad: How to Create a Travel Sketchbook” by Christine Nishiyama.  - Stitch Fix is an online personal styling service that finds and delivers clothes, shoes, and accessories to fit your body, budget, and lifestyle. Get started at stitchfix.com/spirits for 25% off when you keep your whole box! - EveryPlate is a meal kit with great value. For 6 free meals across your first 3 weeks and free shipping on your first delivery, go to Everyplate.com and enter SPIRITS6.   Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and  Goodreads. You can support us on Patreon to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. We also have lists of our book recommendations and previous guests’ books at spiritspodcast.com/books. Transcripts are available at spiritspodcast.com/episodes. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to SpiritsPodcast.com.   About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, an independent podcast collective and production studio. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

You would think that the horror movie version of a Grimm Fairy Tale would be the scariest version, but you would be wrong. We examine the original story of Hansel &amp; Gretel, talk about the moral quandaries of famine, and dive into the origins of Amanda’s favorite Grimm adaptation: Into the Woods. This week, Amanda recommends Something That May Shock and Discredit You by Daniel M. Lavery. Buy a copy and see our new lists of previous recommendations, guest books, and more at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/books</a>! Grab tickets to our Austin TX live show at <a href="http://multitude.productions/live" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">multitude.productions/live</a> and check out <a href="http://nextstopshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Next Stop</a> in your podcast player or <a href="http://nextstopshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nextstopshow.com</a>! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about cannibalism, child death/endangerment/abandonment, 9/11, anti-Semitism, starvation, famine, death by fire, fat-shaming, imprisonment, and death.  Sponsors - <a href="http://skillshare.com/spirits2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skillshare</a> is an online learning community where you can learn—and teach—just about anything. Visit <a href="http://skillshare.com/spirits2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">skillshare.com/spirits2</a> to get two months of Skillshare Premium for free! This week Julia recommends “Art Abroad: How to Create a Travel Sketchbook” by Christine Nishiyama.  - <a href="http://stitchfix.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> is an online personal styling service that finds and delivers clothes, shoes, and accessories to fit your body, budget, and lifestyle. Get started at <a href="http://stitchfix.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stitchfix.com/spirits</a> for 25% off when you keep your whole box! - <a href="http://everyplate.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EveryPlate</a> is a meal kit with great value. For 6 free meals across your first 3 weeks and free shipping on your first delivery, go to <a href="http://everyplate.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Everyplate.com</a> and enter SPIRITS6. Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="../item_id/twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="../item_id/facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/205387-spirits-a-drunken-dive-into-myths-and-legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goodreads</a>. You can support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. We also have lists of our book recommendations and previous guests’ books at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/books</a>. Transcripts are available at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/episodes</a>. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpiritsPodcast.com</a>. About Us Spirits was created by <a href="http://twitter.com/JuliaSchifini" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia Schifini</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/shessomickey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amanda McLoughlin</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Schneider</a>. We are founding members of <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>, an independent podcast collective and production studio. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

168: Grimms’ Fairy Tales and ‘Gretel & Hansel’ (Myth Movie Night)

Garth Nix

Amanda’s childhood dreams come true as we’re joined by award-winning author Garth Nix. We learn how Nix creates magical worlds, hear his top tips on writing, throw some shade at Tolkien, and chat about his new novel Angel Mage. Remember: The answers are within us.  This week, Amanda recommends the  Reluctant Royals series by Alyssa Cole.  Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about death and religious institutions.   Guest - Garth Nix is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of The Old Kingdom series and the new novel  Angel Mage.    Sponsors - Gender Free World is an all-gender clothing company with diverse sizing options and inclusive design. Use code spirits10 to get 10% off your purchase at genderfreeworld.com - Within the Wires, a unique and immersive fiction show that tells stories using found audio from an alternate 20th century. Find them on any podcast app or withinthewires.com. - Doordash is a fast, convenient food delivery app. Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code Spirits at checkout.   Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,  YouTube, and  Goodreads. You can support us on Patreon to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more.  Transcripts are available at spiritspodcast.com/episodes. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to SpiritsPodcast.com.   About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

Amanda’s childhood dreams come true as we’re joined by award-winning author Garth Nix. We learn how Nix creates magical worlds, hear his top tips on writing, throw some shade at Tolkien, and chat about his new novel Angel Mage. Remember: The answers are within us.  This week, Amanda recommends the <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/212083-reluctant-royals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Reluctant Royals series</a> by Alyssa Cole.  Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about death and religious institutions. Guest - <a href="http://www.garthnix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garth Nix</a> is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of The Old Kingdom series and the new novel <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/609152/angel-mage-by-garth-nix/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Angel Mage</a>.  Sponsors - <a href="http://genderfreeworld.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gender Free World</a> is an all-gender clothing company with diverse sizing options and inclusive design. Use code spirits10 to get 10% off your purchase at <a href="http://genderfreeworld.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">genderfreeworld.com</a> - <a href="http://withinthewires.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Within the Wires</a>, a unique and immersive fiction show that tells stories using found audio from an alternate 20th century. Find them on any podcast app or <a href="http://withinthewires.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">withinthewires.com</a>. - <a href="http://doordash.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doordash</a> is a fast, convenient food delivery app. Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more when you download the <a href="https://www.doordash.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DoorDash</a> app and enter promo code Spirits at checkout. Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmF6k5SX1naPhNHvHpM_qA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/205387-spirits-a-drunken-dive-into-myths-and-legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goodreads</a>. You can support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more.  Transcripts are available at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/episodes</a>. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpiritsPodcast.com</a>. About Us Spirits was created by <a href="http://twitter.com/JuliaSchifini" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia Schifini</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/shessomickey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amanda McLoughlin</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Schneider</a>. We are founding members of <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

148: Making Magic in Fiction (with Garth Nix)

Rose Eveleth

October might be over, but when you’re Mary Shelley, every day is a great day to talk about death. That’s why we were so excited to have guest Rose Eveleth, who walked us through the scientific origins behind Frankenstein and his monster, and the life and times of Mary Shelley.  Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions sex, misogyny, miscarriage, child death, Covid-19, scientific experimentation, hanging/execution, racism, murder, loss &amp; grief, brain tumor, drowning, and suicide.     Guest Rose Eveleth is a writer and producer who explores how humans tangle with science and technology. She’s the creator of Flash Forward Presents, a podcast network that demystifies the future, featuring hit shows like Flash Forward, Open World, and Advice For And From The Future. Her work has covered everything from spoofed fingerprints to fake tumbleweed farms to million dollar baccarat heists. You can read more about her, and see her other work, here.   Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends the Mountain Goats new album,  Getting into Knives. Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books - Merch: Check out our new digital merch at spiritspodcast.com/merch! - Live Show: Our virtual live show is available for video on demand, so you can rewatch it whenever. Purchase your copy at spiritspodcast.com/live!   Sponsors - Skillshare is an online learning community where you can learn—and teach—just about anything. Visit skillshare.com/spirits and the first 1,000 people to use our link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership! This week Julia recommends “Digital Illustration for All: Discover, Cultivate and Share Your Unique Personal Style” with Laci Jordan. - BetterHelp is a secure online counseling service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/spirits - SunSoil makes pure and simple CBD products at an unbeatable price. Get 30% off your first order by going to sunsoil.com/spirits   Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us @SpiritsPodcast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and  Goodreads. You can support us on Patreon (http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast) to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. We also have lists of our book recommendations and previous guests’ books at http://spiritspodcast.com/books. Transcripts are available at http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to http://spiritspodcast.com.   About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, an independent podcast collective and production studio. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

October might be over, but when you’re Mary Shelley, every day is a great day to talk about death. That’s why we were so excited to have guest Rose Eveleth, who walked us through the scientific origins behind Frankenstein and his monster, and the life and times of Mary Shelley.  Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions sex, misogyny, miscarriage, child death, Covid-19, scientific experimentation, hanging/execution, racism, murder, loss &amp; grief, brain tumor, drowning, and suicide.   Guest Rose Eveleth is a writer and producer who explores how humans tangle with science and technology. She’s the creator of <a href="https://www.ffwdpresents.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flash Forward Presents</a>, a podcast network that demystifies the future, featuring hit shows like <a href="https://www.flashforwardpod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flash Forward</a>, <a href="https://www.openworldradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Open World</a>, and <a href="https://www.futureadvice.club/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Advice For And From The Future</a>. Her work has covered everything from spoofed fingerprints to fake tumbleweed farms to million dollar baccarat heists. You can read more about her, and see her other work, <a href="http://roseveleth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends the Mountain Goats new album, <a href="https://themountaingoats.bandcamp.com/album/getting-into-knives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Getting into Knives</a>. Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/books</a> - Merch: Check out our new digital merch at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/merch</a>! - Live Show: Our virtual live show is available for video on demand, so you can rewatch it whenever. Purchase your copy at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/live" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/live</a>! Sponsors - <a href="http://skillshare.com/spirits2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skillshare</a> is an online learning community where you can learn—and teach—just about anything. Visit <a href="http://skillshare.com/spirits2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">skillshare.com/spirits</a> and the first 1,000 people to use our link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership! This week Julia recommends “Digital Illustration for All: Discover, Cultivate and Share Your Unique Personal Style” with Laci Jordan. - <a href="http://betterhelp.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp</a> is a secure online counseling service. Get 10% off your first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/spirits</a> - <a href="http://sunsoil.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SunSoil</a> makes pure and simple CBD products at an unbeatable price. Get 30% off your first order by going to <a href="http://sunsoil.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sunsoil.com/spirits</a> Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us @SpiritsPodcast on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/205387-spirits-a-drunken-dive-into-myths-and-legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goodreads</a>. You can support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> (<a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast</a>) to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. We also have lists of our book recommendations and previous guests’ books at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://spiritspodcast.com/books</a>. Transcripts are available at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes</a>. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://spiritspodcast.com</a>. About Us Spirits was created by <a href="http://twitter.com/JuliaSchifini" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia Schifini</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/shessomickey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amanda McLoughlin</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Schneider</a>. We are founding members of <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>, an independent podcast collective and production studio. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

204: Frankenstein (with Rose Eveleth)

Grace McCreight

How many times do we have to tell you - Stay out of graveyards! Unless you're into tragic lives, mysterious deaths, and long-lasting urban legends. Our guest Grace McCreight (@lizardtruth_) brings the myth and the wine; we bring pizza recommendations, burial advice, and New England jokes galore. Keep it spooky this Halloween with the legend of Midnight Mary! If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and review us in  iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our Patreon for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and more. We can also be reached at spiritspodcast@gmail.com. Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

How many times do we have to tell you - Stay out of graveyards! Unless you're into tragic lives, mysterious deaths, and long-lasting urban legends. Our guest Grace McCreight (<a href="twitter.com/lizardtruth_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lizardtruth_</a>) brings the myth and the wine; we bring pizza recommendations, burial advice, and New England jokes galore. Keep it spooky this Halloween with the legend of Midnight Mary! If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, like us on <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and review us in <a href="itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirits-drunken-dive-into/id1080871005?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and more. We can also be reached at <a href="mailto:spiritspodcast@gmail.com">spiritspodcast@gmail.com</a>. Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under Creative Commons: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Attribution 3.0</a>.

Episode 20: Midnight Mary (with Grace McCreight)

You sent them, we read them! In this episode of Spirits, we read out your creepy, vaguely horrifying, usually fascinating hometown urban legends and folklore. From Ouija board mishaps to creepy goat-legged ladies and grandpas who love scaring their grandkids, we had a blast sharing your stories with the world! Julia recommends the gorgeous audio drama, The Far Meridian. Amanda recommends this week the work of Tana French! Find out more about this week’s myths:  Donkey Lady, Bloody Bones, The Female Stranger,  Devil’s Chair, The Jersey Devil, and  Poinciana Woman. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,  YouTube, &amp;  Goodreads, and review us on  iTunes to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on Patreon to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. To read up on us, listen to us on other podcasts, or send us a note, just head on over to SpiritsPodcast.com. Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

You sent them, we read them! In this episode of Spirits, we read out your creepy, vaguely horrifying, usually fascinating hometown urban legends and folklore. From Ouija board mishaps to creepy goat-legged ladies and grandpas who love scaring their grandkids, we had a blast sharing your stories with the world! Julia recommends the gorgeous audio drama, <a href="https://www.thefarmeridian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Far Meridian</a>. Amanda recommends this week the work of <a href="http://www.tanafrench.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tana French</a>! Find out more about this week’s myths: <a href="http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/Donkey_Lady" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Donkey Lady</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Bones" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bloody Bones</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Female_Stranger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Female Stranger</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil%27s_Chair_(urban_legend)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Devil’s Chair</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey_Devil" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Jersey Devil</a>, and <a href="http://blogs.abc.net.au/nt/2009/11/beware-the-poinciana-woman.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Poinciana Woman</a>. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmF6k5SX1naPhNHvHpM_qA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/205387-spirits-a-drunken-dive-into-myths-and-legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goodreads</a>, and review us on <a href="itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirits-drunken-dive-into/id1080871005?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. To read up on us, listen to us on other podcasts, or send us a note, just head on over to <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpiritsPodcast.com</a>. Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under Creative Commons: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Attribution 3.0</a>.

Episode 36: Your Urban Legends I

We’re not just talking werewolves of London! We’ve got cannibals, whole cities of wolf-people, and some big ol’ cat folks as well. This week we cover werewolves as you know them, and werewolf &amp; werewolf-adjacent stories from around the world. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,  YouTube, &amp;  Goodreads, and review us on  iTunes to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on Patreon to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. To read up on us, listen to us on other podcasts, or send us a note, just head on over to SpiritsPodcast.com. Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

We’re not just talking werewolves of London! We’ve got cannibals, whole cities of wolf-people, and some big ol’ cat folks as well. This week we cover werewolves as you know them, and werewolf &amp; werewolf-adjacent stories from around the world. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="../item_id/twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="../item_id/facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmF6k5SX1naPhNHvHpM_qA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/205387-spirits-a-drunken-dive-into-myths-and-legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goodreads</a>, and review us on <a href="../item_id/itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirits-drunken-dive-into/id1080871005?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. To read up on us, listen to us on other podcasts, or send us a note, just head on over to <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpiritsPodcast.com</a>. Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under Creative Commons: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Attribution 3.0</a>.

Episode 42: Werewolves

After 24 episodes and many many drinks, there is a LOT of tape on our cutting room floor. We thought it was only fair to share some of these good, good spooky goofs, gags, and bloopers with you as the end of the year approaches. Tweet us your favorite! @SpiritsPodcast If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook,  YouTube, &amp;  Goodreads, and review us on  iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our Patreon for bonus audio content, director’s commentary, custom recipe cards, and more. We can also be reached at spiritspodcast@gmail.com. Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Record Scratch Sound Effect by audiosoundclips.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0.

After 24 episodes and many many drinks, there is a LOT of tape on our cutting room floor. We thought it was only fair to share some of these good, good spooky goofs, gags, and bloopers with you as the end of the year approaches. Tweet us your favorite! <a href="http://twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@SpiritsPodcast</a> If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="../item_id/twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="../item_id/facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmF6k5SX1naPhNHvHpM_qA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/205387-spirits-a-drunken-dive-into-myths-and-legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goodreads</a>, and review us on <a href="../item_id/itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirits-drunken-dive-into/id1080871005?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for bonus audio content, director’s commentary, custom recipe cards, and more. We can also be reached at <a href="mailto:spiritspodcast@gmail.com">spiritspodcast@gmail.com</a>. Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under Creative Commons: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Attribution 3.0</a>. Record Scratch Sound Effect by <a href="http://audiosoundclips.com/dj-sound-effects-sfx/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">audiosoundclips.com</a>. Licensed under Creative Commons: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Attribution 4.0</a>.

Blooper Reel #1

Does your college campus scare you? After these urban legends, it just might. From a scene straight out of Poltergeist (1982) to a university with SEVERAL haunted bathrooms, we think it might be time to consider whether your campus ghosts should be filling out a FAFSA form.  This week, Julia recommends  Dimension 20 - The Unsleeping City on Dropout. Check out Join the Party at jointhepartypod.com/start, and grab tickets to our Boston live show at multitude.productions/live! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about college-related stress, child endangerment/death, vomit, birth/pregnancy, bowel movements/bathrooms, political turmoil, arson/fire, possession, &amp; domestic dispute/abuse.   Sponsors - Skillshare is an online learning community where you can learn—and teach—just about anything. Visit skillshare.com/spirits2 to get two months of Skillshare Premium for free! This week Julia recommends “Easy &amp; Versatile Baking: The One Yeast Dough You Need to Know“. - ThirdLove is on a mission to find a perfect bra for everyone. Get 15% off your first order at thirdlove.com/spirits. - Acoustic Geometry, your source for retail and commercial sound treatments. If you need soundproofing or sound treatment for your home, office or studio, check them out!    Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,  YouTube, and  Goodreads. You can support us on Patreon to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more.  Transcripts are available at spiritspodcast.com/episodes. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to SpiritsPodcast.com.   About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

Does your college campus scare you? After these urban legends, it just might. From a scene straight out of Poltergeist (1982) to a university with SEVERAL haunted bathrooms, we think it might be time to consider whether your campus ghosts should be filling out a FAFSA form.  This week, Julia recommends <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC8zWIx8aBQme-x1nX9iZ0A/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Dimension 20</a> - The Unsleeping City on <a href="https://www.dropout.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dropout</a>. Check out Join the Party at <a href="http://jointhepartypod.com/start" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jointhepartypod.com/start</a>, and grab tickets to our Boston live show at <a href="http://multitude.productions/live" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">multitude.productions/live</a>! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about college-related stress, child endangerment/death, vomit, birth/pregnancy, bowel movements/bathrooms, political turmoil, arson/fire, possession, &amp; domestic dispute/abuse. Sponsors - <a href="http://skillshare.com/spirits2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skillshare</a> is an online learning community where you can learn—and teach—just about anything. Visit <a href="http://skillshare.com/spirits2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">skillshare.com/spirits2</a> to get two months of Skillshare Premium for free! This week Julia recommends “Easy &amp; Versatile Baking: The One Yeast Dough You Need to Know“. - <a href="http://thirdlove.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThirdLove</a> is on a mission to find a perfect bra for everyone. Get 15% off your first order at <a href="http://thirdlove.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thirdlove.com/spirits</a>. - <a href="http://acousticgeometry.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Acoustic Geometry</a>, your source for retail and commercial sound treatments. If you need soundproofing or sound treatment for your home, office or studio, check them out!  Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="../item_id/twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="../item_id/facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmF6k5SX1naPhNHvHpM_qA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/205387-spirits-a-drunken-dive-into-myths-and-legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goodreads</a>. You can support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more.  Transcripts are available at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/episodes</a>. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpiritsPodcast.com</a>. About Us Spirits was created by <a href="http://twitter.com/JuliaSchifini" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia Schifini</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/shessomickey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amanda McLoughlin</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Schneider</a>. We are founding members of <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

159: Your Urban Legends XXIX  - The Bathroom is a Ghost

Jane Eyre

Vanessa Zoltan

We are joined by the amazing Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text to talk about personal mythos, secular sacred reading, and of course, wives in attics. Enter Spoiler Alert Central with us as we dive into the nitty gritty of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel, learn why a short engagement is ALWAYS a red flag, hear about the weirdest scene in all of literature, and tell you why beeswax and white vinegar are all you need to clean your mansion.   Guest Vanessa Zoltan can be found on Twitter @vanessamzoltan. Listen to Harry Potter and the Sacred Text on Acast, Apple Podcasts, or any other podcast app. Subscribe to her new show, Hot &amp; Bothered, which treats writing Romance novels as a sacred practice.   Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,  YouTube, &amp;  Goodreads, and review us on  Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on Patreon to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. Merch is for sale at spiritspodcast.com/merch. To read up on us, listen to us on other podcasts, or send us a note, just head on over to SpiritsPodcast.com.   About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

We are joined by the amazing Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text to talk about personal mythos, secular sacred reading, and of course, wives in attics. Enter Spoiler Alert Central with us as we dive into the nitty gritty of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel, learn why a short engagement is ALWAYS a red flag, hear about the weirdest scene in all of literature, and tell you why beeswax and white vinegar are all you need to clean your mansion. Guest Vanessa Zoltan can be found on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/vanessamzoltan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@vanessamzoltan</a>. Listen to <a href="http://www.harrypottersacredtext.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harry Potter and the Sacred Text</a> on Acast, Apple Podcasts, or any other podcast app. Subscribe to her new show, <a href="https://www.hotandbotheredrompod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hot &amp; Bothered</a>, which treats writing Romance novels as a sacred practice. Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmF6k5SX1naPhNHvHpM_qA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/205387-spirits-a-drunken-dive-into-myths-and-legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goodreads</a>, and review us on <a href="itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirits-drunken-dive-into/id1080871005?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. Merch is for sale at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/merch</a>. To read up on us, listen to us on other podcasts, or send us a note, just head on over to <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpiritsPodcast.com</a>. About Us Spirits was created by <a href="http://twitter.com/JuliaSchifini" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia Schifini</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/shessomickey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amanda McLoughlin</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Schneider</a>. We are founding members of <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

Episode 64: Jane Eyre (with Vanessa Zoltan)

We’ve done it. 100 episodes. And to celebrate, we are tackling our most requested topic: The Fae! We touch on several different fae stories from across Europe, have some revelations about Santa Claus and business schools, and find out why the Grimm Brothers weren’t just fucked-up grandpas.   Sponsor - Skillshare is an online learning community where you can learn—and teach—just about anything. Visit skillshare.com/spirits to get two months of Skillshare Premium for $0.99! This week Julia recommends Knitting I: Learn the Basics with a Simple Scarf!- Calm, the #1 app for meditation, mindfulness, and sleep. Get 25% off a Premium subscription at calm.com/spirits   Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,  YouTube, &amp;  Goodreads, and review us on  Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on Patreon to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. Transcripts are available at spiritspodcast.com/episodes. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to SpiritsPodcast.com.   About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

We’ve done it. 100 episodes. And to celebrate, we are tackling our most requested topic: The Fae! We touch on several different fae stories from across Europe, have some revelations about Santa Claus and business schools, and find out why the Grimm Brothers weren’t just fucked-up grandpas. Sponsor - Skillshare is an online learning community where you can learn—and teach—just about anything. Visit <a href="http://skillshare.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">skillshare.com/spirits</a> to get two months of Skillshare Premium for $0.99! This week Julia recommends Knitting I: Learn the Basics with a Simple Scarf!- Calm, the #1 app for meditation, mindfulness, and sleep. Get 25% off a Premium subscription at <a href="http://calm.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">calm.com/spirits</a> Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="../item_id/twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="../item_id/facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmF6k5SX1naPhNHvHpM_qA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/205387-spirits-a-drunken-dive-into-myths-and-legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goodreads</a>, and review us on <a href="../item_id/itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirits-drunken-dive-into/id1080871005?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. Transcripts are available at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/episodes</a>. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpiritsPodcast.com</a>. About Us Spirits was created by <a href="http://twitter.com/JuliaSchifini" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia Schifini</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/shessomickey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amanda McLoughlin</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Schneider</a>. We are founding members of <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

100: The Fae

A popup ad gone wrong. A fatal taxi ride. A host of vengeful ghosts. Present-day Japan has so many creepy-cool urban legends to offer, we just had to give you a round up before Halloween. We’ll teach you how to survive an encounter with these spirits—and how to scare your friends next time you find yourselves together on a dark and stormy night. Myths discussed: The Red Room Curse, Aka Manto (Red Cape), The Fatal Fare, Kuchisake-onna (The Slit-Mouthed Woman), Teke Teke, and Kashima Reiko/Kamen Shinin Ma. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and review us in  iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our Patreon for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and more. Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

A popup ad gone wrong. A fatal taxi ride. A host of vengeful ghosts. Present-day Japan has so many creepy-cool urban legends to offer, we just had to give you a round up before Halloween. We’ll teach you how to survive an encounter with these spirits—and how to scare your friends next time you find yourselves together on a dark and stormy night. Myths discussed: The Red Room Curse, Aka Manto (Red Cape), The Fatal Fare, Kuchisake-onna (The Slit-Mouthed Woman), Teke Teke, and Kashima Reiko/Kamen Shinin Ma. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, like us on <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and review us in <a href="itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirits-drunken-dive-into/id1080871005?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and more. Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0</a>

Episode 19: Japanese Urban Legends

The internet’s newest favorite Pokémon game has real-life mythological origins, from its towns and cities to the wild new Pokémon making their debut in Sword &amp; Shield. Join us to learn about new horrifying fossil animal mashups, Viking forest cats, and why the Weald isn’t just a Galar thing.  This week, Amanda urges you to donate to the  Fire Relief Fund for First Nations Communities. Thanks to Eric Silver for suggesting this episode! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about hauntings, demons, household mischief, captivity, curses, flashbacks, death at sea, gravestones, warfare, virginity, societal constructions of sexual “purity,” societal constructions of masculinity/femininity, species extinction, climate change, museum fraud, and body horror.    Sponsors - Skillshare is an online learning community where you can learn—and teach—just about anything. Visit skillshare.com/spirits2 to get two months of Skillshare Premium for free! This week  - Honeybook: A purpose-built business management platform for creative small businesses. Get 50% off your first year on TryHoneyBook.com/SPIRITS. - Stitch Fix is an online personal styling service that finds and delivers clothes, shoes, and accessories to fit your body, budget, and lifestyle. Get started at stitchfix.com/spirits for 25% off when you keep your whole box!   Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,  YouTube, and  Goodreads. You can support us on Patreon to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more.  Transcripts are available at spiritspodcast.com/episodes. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to SpiritsPodcast.com.   About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

The internet’s newest favorite Pokémon game has real-life mythological origins, from its towns and cities to the wild new Pokémon making their debut in Sword &amp; Shield. Join us to learn about new horrifying fossil animal mashups, Viking forest cats, and why the Weald isn’t just a Galar thing.  This week, Amanda urges you to donate to the <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/fire-relief-fund-for-first-nations-communities" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fire Relief Fund for First Nations Communities</a>. Thanks to <a href="http://twitter.com/el_silvero" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Silver</a> for suggesting this episode! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about hauntings, demons, household mischief, captivity, curses, flashbacks, death at sea, gravestones, warfare, virginity, societal constructions of sexual “purity,” societal constructions of masculinity/femininity, species extinction, climate change, museum fraud, and body horror.  Sponsors - <a href="http://skillshare.com/spirits2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skillshare</a> is an online learning community where you can learn—and teach—just about anything. Visit <a href="http://skillshare.com/spirits2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">skillshare.com/spirits2</a> to get two months of Skillshare Premium for free! This week  - <a href="http://honeybook.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Honeybook</a>: A purpose-built business management platform for creative small businesses. Get 50% off your first year on <a href="http://tryhoneybook.com/SPIRITS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TryHoneyBook.com/SPIRITS</a>. - <a href="http://stitchfix.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> is an online personal styling service that finds and delivers clothes, shoes, and accessories to fit your body, budget, and lifestyle. Get started at <a href="http://stitchfix.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stitchfix.com/spirits</a> for 25% off when you keep your whole box! Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmF6k5SX1naPhNHvHpM_qA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/205387-spirits-a-drunken-dive-into-myths-and-legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goodreads</a>. You can support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more.  Transcripts are available at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/episodes</a>. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpiritsPodcast.com</a>. About Us Spirits was created by <a href="http://twitter.com/JuliaSchifini" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia Schifini</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/shessomickey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amanda McLoughlin</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Schneider</a>. We are founding members of <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

162: Mythology of Pokémon Sword & Shield

Bundle up from the cold as we tell you some of our favorite stories from Inuit mythology. We tell the relatable story of how a woman goes from a horrible marriage and overbearing father to being the queen of the sea and underworld. Then we dive into the land where the spirit and human worlds are blurred, and shapeshifters lurk among us. Featuring conquering mountains, kawaii children snatchers, motivational fish posters, and more! Thanks to Tab for a Cause for sponsoring us this week. Grab the extension and start earning for charity at tabforacause.com/spirits! If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,  YouTube, &amp;  Goodreads, and review us on  iTunes to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on Patreon to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. Merch is for sale at spiritspodcast.com/merch. To read up on us, listen to us on other podcasts, or send us a note, just head on over to SpiritsPodcast.com. Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

Bundle up from the cold as we tell you some of our favorite stories from Inuit mythology. We tell the relatable story of how a woman goes from a horrible marriage and overbearing father to being the queen of the sea and underworld. Then we dive into the land where the spirit and human worlds are blurred, and shapeshifters lurk among us. Featuring conquering mountains, kawaii children snatchers, motivational fish posters, and more! Thanks to Tab for a Cause for sponsoring us this week. Grab the extension and start earning for charity at <a href="http://tabforacause.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tabforacause.com/spirits</a>! If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmF6k5SX1naPhNHvHpM_qA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/205387-spirits-a-drunken-dive-into-myths-and-legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goodreads</a>, and review us on <a href="itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirits-drunken-dive-into/id1080871005?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. Merch is for sale at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/merch</a>. To read up on us, listen to us on other podcasts, or send us a note, just head on over to <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpiritsPodcast.com</a>. Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under Creative Commons: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Attribution 3.0</a>.

Episode 53: Sedna & Inuit Shapeshifters

We feel a storm coming! Find out what the X-Men, tempests, and royal succession debates have in common as we learn about the Modjadji, the long line of queens ruling the Balobedu people of South Africa’s Limpopo Province. Politics is fun when it’s matriarchal and magical, people. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and review us in  iTunes to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our Patreon for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and more. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We feel a storm coming! Find out what the X-Men, tempests, and royal succession debates have in common as we learn about the Modjadji, the long line of queens ruling the Balobedu people of South Africa’s Limpopo Province. Politics is fun when it’s matriarchal and magical, people. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, like us on <a href="facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and review us in <a href="itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirits-drunken-dive-into/id1080871005?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> to help new listeners find the show. Plus, check out our <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for bonus audio content, behind-the-scenes photos, custom recipe cards, and more. Every bit helps as we get our first season off the ground! Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

Episode 18: South African Rain Queens

Creepy ravens, death rituals, and battlefield curses abound in this episode on the Celtic goddess trinity of doom and destruction. Hear A+ cursing, terrible stories about our future forms, confusion over what exactly a bull is, and of course some epic mispronunciation as we discuss Badb, Macha, Nemain, and Anann. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast! Hit up audible.com/spirits for a free audiobook plus a 30-day trial, and to show your support for Spirits. We recommend  The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet and its sequel  A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers, narrated by Rachel Dulude. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook,  YouTube, &amp;  Goodreads, and review us on  iTunes to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on Patreon to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and more. To learn more, email us, or listen to us on other podcasts, just head on over to SpiritsPodcast.com. Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

Creepy ravens, death rituals, and battlefield curses abound in this episode on the Celtic goddess trinity of doom and destruction. Hear A+ cursing, terrible stories about our future forms, confusion over what exactly a bull is, and of course some epic mispronunciation as we discuss Badb, Macha, Nemain, and Anann. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast! Hit up <a href="http://audible.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">audible.com/spirits</a> for a free audiobook plus a 30-day trial, and to show your support for Spirits. We recommend <a href="http://www.audible.com/pd/Sci-Fi-Fantasy/The-Long-Way-to-a-Small-Angry-Planet-Audiobook/B01HIJPG0O/ref=a_search_c4_1_1_srTtl?qid=1489071294&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet</a> and its sequel <a href="http://www.audible.com/pd/Sci-Fi-Fantasy/A-Closed-and-Common-Orbit-Audiobook/B01MZ9QRBW/ref=a_search_c4_1_2_srTtl?qid=1489071294&amp;sr=1-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> A Closed and Common Orbit</a> by Becky Chambers, narrated by Rachel Dulude. If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="../item_id/twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="../item_id/facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmF6k5SX1naPhNHvHpM_qA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/205387-spirits-a-drunken-dive-into-myths-and-legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goodreads</a>, and review us on <a href="../item_id/itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirits-drunken-dive-into/id1080871005?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and more. To learn more, email us, or listen to us on other podcasts, just head on over to <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpiritsPodcast.com</a>. Our music is "Danger Storm" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under Creative Commons: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Attribution 3.0</a>.

Episode 30: The Morrigan

Lisette Alvarez

We’ve got our good friend Lisette on to talk about what the living tradition of witchcraft means to them! Bonus points as we talk about how witchcraft varies around the world, how we all want to fight Zak Bagans in the parking lot of Spaghetti Warehouse, and how we can all better serve our communities!   Guest Lisette is a podcaster and writer. You can follow her at @LisetteWalking and find her show at https://www.kalilastormfire.com/   Sponsors - Backblaze is your source for unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs at just $5/month. Sign up for a 15-day free trial at backblaze.com/spirits! - Calm, the #1 app for meditation, mindfulness, and sleep. Get 25% off a Premium subscription at calm.com/spirits   Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,  YouTube, &amp;  Goodreads, and review us on  Apple Podcasts to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on Patreon to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. Transcripts are available at spiritspodcast.com/episodes. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to spiritspodcast.com.   About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

We’ve got our good friend Lisette on to talk about what the living tradition of witchcraft means to them! Bonus points as we talk about how witchcraft varies around the world, how we all want to fight Zak Bagans in the parking lot of Spaghetti Warehouse, and how we can all better serve our communities! Guest Lisette is a podcaster and writer. You can follow her at <a href="https://twitter.com/lisettewalking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@LisetteWalking</a> and find her show at <a href="https://www.kalilastormfire.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kalilastormfire.com/</a> Sponsors - Backblaze is your source for unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs at just $5/month. Sign up for a 15-day free trial at <a href="http://backblaze.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">backblaze.com/spirits</a>! - Calm, the #1 app for meditation, mindfulness, and sleep. Get 25% off a Premium subscription at <a href="http://calm.com/spirits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">calm.com/spirits</a> Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us on <a href="../item_id/twitter.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="../item_id/facebook.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmF6k5SX1naPhNHvHpM_qA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/205387-spirits-a-drunken-dive-into-myths-and-legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goodreads</a>, and review us on <a href="../item_id/itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirits-drunken-dive-into/id1080871005?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> to help new listeners find the show. You can support us on <a href="http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> to unlock bonus audio content, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. Transcripts are available at <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com/episodes</a>. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to <a href="http://spiritspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritspodcast.com</a>. About Us Spirits was created by <a href="http://twitter.com/JuliaSchifini" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia Schifini</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/shessomickey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amanda McLoughlin</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/ImEricSchneider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Schneider</a>. We are founding members of <a href="http://multitude.productions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multitude</a>, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://incompetech.com</a>), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

104: Living Witchcraft (with Lisette Alvarez)

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