The Priestesses
Roots, branches, and confluence: A Northwoods Pagan podcast.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 78 minutes
- Episodes
- 58
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2019
Bonus: Cries from the Dungeon
In this mini-episode update, Amanda and Jacob have an impromptu chat about: Transitions, what's next for the show, the new studio space in Amanda's Dungeon, the recent rumors about The Craft remake/s…
Episode 14: The Priestesses Go to the Movies - Chocolat/Like Water for Chocolate
The Priestesses are back at the movies! This time, they take a look at the kitchen witch classics Chocolat and Like Water for Chocolate. Are they "Pagan movies?" Are they "feminist films?" Is there a…
Episode 13: Paganicon 2016
The Priestesses crew (along with their friend Jodeen) talk about their recent experiences at Paganicon 2016. This convention is held annually near the Spring Equinox, and is organized by the lovely f…
Episode 12: Roots and Branches
Amanda sits down with guests Aeona, Molly, and Skya to talk about the roots and branches of the intergenerational Pagan community.
Along the way they discuss: Sources, nudism, proselytizers, the hist…
Episode 11: Love Spells
It had to happen sometime. Yes, the Priestesses (and producer/perpetual guest Jacob) take on love spells. All's fair in love and magick, right?In this episode: Being asked to do love spells for other…
Episode 10: Seasonality
With Imbolc approaching, the Priestesses cast a critical eye towards the traditional placement of the seasonal holidays. Along the way, they talk lactation, regionalism, local myth-making, calendarin…
Episode 9: Pagan Parenting II
Aimee and Amanda team up with their friend Amy for another, different look at Pagan Parenting. Aimee has a toddler and Amy has a teenager. Together, they explore raising children as Pagans, the exper…
Episode 8: Pagan Parenting
In this episode (recorded back in January 2015), Amanda and Jacob sit down with their friend Rhea, and her mother, Pam. Together, they talk about raising pagan children, generational differences, int…
Episode 7: The Starhawk Experience
In March 2015, Starhawk came to speak at UWEC. In today's episode (recorded in April 2015), Amanda (priestess) and Jacob (producer) talk about that experience. Along the way, they discuss deities, wo…
Bonus: Cold Moon Candor
Aimee (priestess) and Jacob (producer) sit down for some Cold Moon conversation about: Pagan and religious identity, aspects and incarnations of the Goddess, Witches and Wicca in popular culture and …
Episode 6: Pagan for the Holidays
Solstice greetings! Light the Yule log and gather 'round the fire, as Aimee and Amanda explore navigating the Secular and Christian holiday season. Along the way, they share personal and family holid…
Episode 5: Into the Darkness
Aimee and Amanda delve into the darkness to shed light on the "dark side," shadow work, planting "seeds," negativity, chaos, seasonality, mental health, and more.
Bonus: About Stuff
In this bonus episode, Amanda and Jacob (producer) sit down to talk about Amanda's latest pagan-related proposal, the meaning and role of the occult, the power of experience, and skepticism.
Episode 4: Broom Closets and Pagan Pantries
The Priestesses discuss coming out of the broom closet (or pagan pantry, as they like to say). Along the way, they share stories and experiences of coming out and being out. What can we expect from f…
Episode 3: The Priestesses Go to the Movies - Practical Magic
Pour yourself some midnight margaritas, because the Priestesses continue their trip to the movies! This time, it's Practical Magic, the 1998 romantic comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.…
Episode 2: The Priestesses Go to the Movies - The Craft
Happy Samhain, everyone! For this special episode, the Priestesses take a critical look at the 1996 film, The Craft. They discuss where the movies thrills, where it chills, its portrayal of magick an…
Episode 1: The Priestesses Do Paganism
The Priestesses explore the questions: What is paganism? What are it's modern origins? Who qualifies as pagan? Are there commonalities in different forms of paganism? All this, and more.
Episode 0: Enter the Priestesses
Meet Aimee and Amanda! On this episode (with trusty producer Jacob), they discuss the show, themselves, and the art of Priestessing. What lurks in the hearts of these everyday Pagans?