The Hexperts
Join Nikki Haggart and Brett Seivwright, two besties who can’t stand each other, as Brett guides Nikki through the world of witchcraft, magical traditions, and wacky folklore, while Nikki tests Brett's knowledge on literally the most basic elements of pop culture (like that Liam Neeson didn’t star in Die Hard).
Cover Photo: Annie Yao
Theme Song: 'Ride To the City' by the Lemming Shepherds
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- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 63 minutes
- Episodes
- 14
- Years Active
- 2025
Cunning Folk
Brett and Nikki discuss the for-profit magicians of the British Isles, how they got around witchcraft and heresy laws, and the very bad things they told women to do to fish. Later, they debate the nu…
01:15:17 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
Magic of the Ancient World
Before Jesus came around to give us his opinion on figs, the Egyptians, Greeks, Zoroastrians, and more were all wielding the powers of magic and throwing women into rivers in their own special way. L…
01:11:56 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
Spellcraft
Time, space, words, stuff. Brett and Nikki take you through the elements needed to cast a spell, and the differences between spells, wishes, prayers (for example, how much blackmail is allowed for ea…
00:56:19 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
Chaos Magic
Is chaos magic the Fight Club of witchcraft? Were The Ramones a coven? Are Labubus an appropriate spiritual offering? Nikki and Brett discover the answer to two of these questions is 'Yes' as they di…
01:03:02 |
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Marie Anne Lenormand
Brett introduces us to Marie Anne Lenormand, inspiration for one of the world's most famous oracle decks and fortune teller for France's stinkiest leaders. Later, Nikki quizzes Brett on the differenc…
00:49:21 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
Monstrous Witches
Brett and Nikki talk about the otherworldly hags who have terrified the world by drowning children, paralyzing men, and grinding their teeth loudly. Later, they discuss Taylor Swift vs Kanye West and…
01:12:21 |
Wed 25 Jun 2025
Familiars
Brett and Nikki introduce you to Grizzell Greedygut, Little Man, Vinegar Tom, Robert the Jackis, Colin, and other little guys who assisted witches for the small price of blood from a third nipple. La…
00:57:16 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Wicca
Brett and Nikki talk the history of one of the world's most famous witchcraft-based religions, whether Gerald Gardner is more homophobic than Chick-Fil-A, and which is the most problematic relationsh…
01:05:03 |
Wed 28 May 2025
Morgan Le Fay
Prophetess, necromancer, healer, mythical creature... some dude? Brett recounts the many figures that contributed to the creation of the legendary enchantress Morgan Le Fay, and the many ways in whic…
01:06:59 |
Wed 14 May 2025
The Witches' Sabbath
Brett and Nikki talk the witches' Sabbath and help you decide: is it the ultimate party or a mandatory work event? Later, in discussing meme queen Haliey Welch AKA Hawk Tuah Girl, Brett discovers tha…
01:09:28 |
Wed 30 Apr 2025
Granny Magic
Brett explains how the oppression of the Scots-Irish led to the no-nonsense practice of mountain magic in the Appalachians and Ozarks, while Nikki assembles her own Justice League of grannies and doc…
00:59:48 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
How To Train Your Demons
Learn how to summon your demon of choice as Brett and Nikki dive into the Lesser Key of Solomon, as annotated by problematic bisexual icon, Aleister Crowley, then find out what Brett's favourite Tom …
01:13:26 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
Cauldrons (Round Bois With Legs)
Brett shares the history and myths of a witch's favourite kitchen implement. Nikki starts an MLM and writes an episode of Baywatch. Together they answer everyone's most burning question: Was the 'Whe…
00:54:17 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
What Even Is a Witch?
Brett and Nikki come in swinging with the big questions about witchcraft. What’s the etymology of a witch? Is Kiki a witch or a UPS driver? Is a fish a witch even if it has no market value? Tune in t…
00:51:59 |
Wed 05 Mar 2025
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