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The Feral Folklorist

Papa Gee
Folk Magic
Bottle Trees
Southern Folklore
Hoodoo
Elva Zona Hester
Appalachian Death Lore
Kitchen Magic
African Spiritual Practices
Folklore
Bokongo People
Haint Lore
Witch Bottles
Hex Jars
Mary Jane Hester
Death Omens
Gullah Geechee Culture
Hauntings
Superstition
Spiritual Protection
Edward Shue

The Feral Folklorist is a podcast that blends strange history, old-world witchcraft, and hands-on folk magic. Each episode explores a real haunting, folktale, or magical belief—then digs deeper into the spellcraft, superstition, and shadow work buried underneath. From witch bottles and death omens to crossroads myths and Southern curses, this show uncovers the folklore people whisper about but rar... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes44Foundeda year ago
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n this Feral Folktales bonus episode, Papa Gee tells an Appalachian-flavored version of Jack and the Beanstalk, one of the best-known Jack tales in folklore.

Jack is poor, hungry, and sent out with one last chance to make things better. Instead of d... more

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Death watch beetles, tapping in the walls, old house omens, sickroom vigils, hidden insects, and the old fear that a small sound in the wood could warn a household that death was on its way. In this episode of The Feral Folklorist, we explore the fol... more

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Coyote Steals Fire | Native American Trickster Folktale. s a Feral Folktales bonus episode about one of the great trickster stories: the tale of how Coyote helped bring fire to the people.

Before fire, the nights were colder, food stayed raw, and th... more

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Devil handprints, witch marks, haunted churches, strange marks in stone, burned signs in wood, and the old fear that evil could touch the ordinary world and leave evidence behind. In this episode of The Feral Folklorist, we explore the folklore of th... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
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    This is the podcast I’ve been waiting for!

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    Papa Gee has a wealth of information! Highly recommend!

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Engaging storytelling with well-researched folklore and practical magic tips.
Papa Gee has a wealth of information! Highly recommend!
Instant favorite. This show scratches a fascinating itch for folklore a nd history.

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A deep-dive show blending folklore, history, and practical magic, with topics ranging from Southern folk traditions and hoodoo to haunted locations and protective talismans. Episodes mix storytelling with actionable spellcraft, offering accessible explanations of symbols like witch bottles, bottle trees, and crossroads lore, while weaving in listener anecdotes and cultural context. Notable for its distinctive mystical angle, grounded research, and the host's engaging, authoritative storytelling that invites curious listeners to explore how belief systems shape everyday life.

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