The Gospel of Aradia

Sybil Leek Part One

Brett and Nikki dive into the early life of Britain's most famous witch and perhaps most dumbfounding braggart, Sybil Leek. Later, Brett is quizzed on knowledge from past episodes, including who wasn't in Alvin And The Chipmunk, which Beatles are still alive, and what's the worst way to spell Nikki. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Gospel of Aradia

Have you heard the Gospel of Aradia? Neither had anyone else, until folklorist Charles Godfrey Leland showed up. Brett and Nikki discuss the alleged secret worshipping the goddess Diana and her witch-messiah daughter by the pagans of Italy. Later, Brett curses Charlie Puth. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Curses

From the evil eye to Etsy witches, Brett and Nikki break down the history of curses, and discuss whether there is an ethical way to hex a bitch. Later, Brett fails to mew, and Nikki fails to pronounce 'looksmaxxing.' ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Egregores, Featuring The Paranormal Parlour

Brett and Nikki welcome Carly Billings and Cecilia O'Grady, independent theatre creators, hosts of the spooky new podcast 'The Paranormal Parlour,' and girl women. Brett teaches us about ghosts built from the power of belief, from tragic Victorian lovers to cool cats on skateboards. Later, Carly and Cecilia ask Brett once and for all: Is there crying in baseball? ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Malleus Maleficarum

Brett talks about a book too vile and too poorly written for even a dweeb like him to get through, as we discuss the horrors unleashed upon women and 'witches' by Inquisitor Heinrich Kramer after he was bullied by a girl. Later, silly walk to Camelot as Brett is quizzed on his Monty Python knowledge in a game that Nikki totally didn't steal from a popular streaming service. Content Warning: 33:25-39:23 - Descriptions of extreme torture and violence ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.