• Witches in the Stacks: Charmed Chatter

  • By: Lex&T
  • Podcast

Witches in the Stacks: Charmed Chatter

By: Lex&T
  • Summary

  • Lex and T both have a deep fascination and respect for worlds of fantasy, different mythologies, and different practices of faith. They're also librarians and have the skills and willingness to do ALL of the research! While this may not be a "Charmed" re-watch podcast; and, while their comments will include plenty of opinion, they’ll also be sharing researched facts, background, and support as they explore the different facets of the show. Buckle in and join them as they explore the world of the Charmed Ones!
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Episodes
  • Not today, Javna! Keep that Evil Eye Away!
    Oct 31 2024

    We’re not done with talking about the “evil eye” yet! This episode features special guest, Joe Hernandez, colleague and fellow Latino scholar who rubs that egg all over himself to get rid of those negative vibes! We take some time discussing the analytical mind versus the cultural tradition/superstition mind. We also take a deeper dive looking at personal experiences. Enjoy and feel free to share your own experiences in the comments!


    Learn more:

    Alejandrez-Prasad, J. (2024, June 27). A Latina Bruja's guide to an egg cleanse (huevo limpia). Pop Sugar, Vox Media. https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/how-to-do-egg-cleanse-huevo-limpia-ritual-48963277


    Pagliarulo, A. (2023) The evil eye: The history, mystery, and magic of the quiet curse. Weiser Books.

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    42 mins
  • Thou Shalt Not Suffer...
    Oct 31 2024
    We’re on to the 2nd episode of Season 1 of Charmed with, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin.” Still establishing the world, we felt it important to follow chronologically for a bit for now. In this episode, we explore religion - with some exploration of our resident Catholic’s opinions peppered in, the Salem Witch Trials, mal de ojo (evil eye), the Hand of Fatima, and so much more! TRIGGER WARNING: At around 0:21:36-0:21:59, sexual assault is briefly mentioned as a motivator during the historical witch trials. Note1: Opinions and commentary on organized religions will be shared by hosts and are based on personal experiences, perceptions, and the research presented by others. Despite this, the hosts would like to clarify that they respect the right for individuals to choose and practice their chosen faiths or religions without discrimination or persecution. Note2: Anatomy shows that both men and women have "Adam's apples", though it is more prominent in those assigned male at birth.... Still found the meme funny, though :). Learn more: Alejandrez-Prasad, J. (2024, June 27). A Latina Bruja's guide to an egg cleanse (huevo limpia). Pop Sugar, Vox Media. https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/how-to-do-egg-cleanse-huevo-limpia-ritual-48963277American History: A virtual museum. (n.d.). The Salem witch trials: The history of women as witches.https://blogs.shu.edu/americanhistory/project/the-salem-witch-trials-the-history-of-women-as-witches/The D'Angelo Law Library. (2020). The Salem witch trials: Legal resources. The University of Chicago. https://www.lib.uchicago.edu/collex/exhibits/salem-witch-trials-legal-resources/ Hartford International University. (2023, May 16). What are the roles of chaplain, minister, pastor, or priest. https://blog.hartfordinternational.edu/2023/03/16/similarities-differences-between-chaplaincy-roles/Lister, L. (2017). Witch. Unleashed. Untamed. Unapologetic. Hay House. Magazine, S., & Blumberg, J. (n.d.). A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials. Smithsonian Magazine.https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/Moulton, S. (2011). Witchcraft: Creation of the “evil other”. Presentation for the Office of Resources for International and Area Studies (ORIAS). https://orias.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/2011-moulton-ppt.pdf Pagliarulo, A. (2023) The evil eye: The history, mystery, and magic of the quiet curse. Weiser Books. Priest, R. (2012, July 5). Bible translation and the witch. Carl F. H. Henry Center for Theological Understanding, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. https://henrycenter.tiu.edu/2012/07/bible-translation-and-the-witch/Seariac, H. (2024, January 31). Why people accused women of being witches. Deseret News. https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2022/5/15/23070690/salem-witch-trials-witch-panics-why-women-accused-heinrich-kramer-john-demos-anne-hutchinson-tituba/Salem witch trials. (2024). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Salem_witch_trials&oldid=1215727230
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    59 mins
  • Something Researched This Way Comes
    Oct 30 2024

    Join us as we explore Season 1, Episode 1 of Charmed, “Something Wicca This Way Comes.” This first episode establishes the world of Charmed, introducing us to different Wicca elements along the way. Learn more of some of those elements, their significance, and how the show presents them; along with an exploration of the symbolism of the number 3, light and shadow, water, and so much more!

    Learn more:

    • Buckland, R. (2018). Buckland’s complete book of Witchcraft. Llewellyn Publications.
    • Conway, D. J. (2023). Maiden, Mother, Crone: The myth and reality of the Triple Goddess. Llewellyn Publications .
    • Eason, C. (2017). A little bit of Wicca: An introduction to Witchcraft. Sterling Ethos.
    • Greeley, J. (2017). Water in Native American spirituality: Liquid life—blood of the earth and life of the community. Green Humanities: A Journal of Ecological Thought in Literature, Philosophy & the Arts, 2, 157-179.Grimassi, R. (2003). The witch’s familiar: Spiritual partnerships for successful magic. Llewellyn Publications.
    • Hartford International University. (2021, July 2). An interfaith exploration of light representation in the celebration, practice and interpretation of religion. Hartford International University for Religion and Peace. https://blog.hartfordinternational.edu/2021/07/02/interfaith-representation-of-light-in-religion/.
    • Shesso, R. (2007). Math for mystics: From the fibonacci sequence to Luna's labyrinth to the golden section and other secrets of sacred geometry. Weiser Books.
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    55 mins

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