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The Frightful Howls You May Hear

With Cunning and Command
Magic
Djinn
Rituals
Aphrodite
Fox Spirits
Shams Al-Ma'arif
St. Expedite
Ghanawa
Thousand and One Nights
Cultural Practices
Sufism
Folklore
Astrology
Spirits
Patron Saints
Occult Practices
Witch Bottles
Necromancy
Syncretism
Folk Magic

A bi-weekly podcast on all manner of magic, occultism, and folklore, from learned traditions of grimoires and astrology to the folkways of traditional witchcraft and herbalism around the globe. Hosted by Sfinga and B. Key of the "With Cunning & Command" blog, bringing you all the same passionate exposition with far more mischief and devilry! Every two weeks, we bring you a folkloric deep-dive into... more

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Sfinga considers some of the key trends and forms of sortilege in the late antique Mediterranean world. In addition to the Sortes Astrampsychi and Homeromanteion, she specifically goes into the curious, so-called "Gospel" of the Lots of Mary: a bookl... more

Key goes over some of the proposed origins, meanings, and uses of the most famous word square: the Sator-Rotas! In addition to considering possible Christian and pagan meanings alike, as well as the "Arepo problem", he considers the square's broader ... more

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Multimedia artist, candle-maker, dancer, and sorceress Sarah Jezebel Wood joins the pod for a special solstice episode on the yuletide season. Sarah beautifully outlines some of the key motifs of the death and rebirth of the sun's light and the spiri... more

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Sfinga and Key are joined by author, witch, and dear friend Matthew Venus to discuss all the hard-won insights and incredible wisdom of his newest book, Ensouling the Effigy. Beginning with the exercises and foundational concepts of the book, the gan... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Jezebel Wood
Candle maker and practitioner of ancestral traditions
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Episode: Yuletide and House Spirits with Sarah Jezebel Wood
Matthew Venus
A magical practitioner, author of 'Ensouling the Effigy'
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Episode: Building Spirit Relationships with Matthew Venus
Jove Spucchi
A significant thinker in astrology and technology, host of the Occulted Podcast
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Episode: Tech-Wizardry and Scrying the Stars with Jove Spucchi
Gary Noriyuki
Ceremonial tattoo artist, conjurer, and jack of many trades
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Episode: Ceremonial Tattooing with Gary Noriyuki
Jesse Hathaway Diaz
Folklorist, artist, performer, and independent scholar, Tata Quimbanda.
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Episode: Quimbanda with Jesse Hathaway Diaz
Albert Björn Shiell
A practitioner and teacher of Icelandic folk magic.
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Episode: Animist Immersion with Albert Björn Shiell
Austin Fuller
Venus Kamea evangelist and alchemical enthusiast.
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Episode: Alchemy and Spiritual Perfume with Austin Fuller
Mahigan Saint-Pierre
A witch and podcaster.
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Episode: Hodie et Cras: The Feast of St. Expedite with Mahigan Saint-Pierre
Red Hu
Folkloric witch and diviner from Singapore, now based in the UK
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Episode: Daji and Chinese Fox Worship with Red Hu

Hosts

Sfinga
Co-host and a main contributor, bringing a blend of humor and deep knowledge on various magical traditions and practices, actively engaging in discussions around folklore, rituals, and personal storytelling.
Salt
Co-host and contributor, sharing insights and personal experiences with magical practices, folklore, and community engagement in the realms of the occult and spirituality.
B. Key
Co-host and contributor, passionate about exploring various aspects of magic and folklore, facilitating insightful discussions while engaging with the audience through a light-hearted approach.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 157 ratings
  • Podmancy

    Do a little podmancy today randomly open and listen to an episode. It will change your life. One of my fav trios and i love what they all bring to the altar. A true throw down of knowledge, experience, humor and citations. They be the howling trinity. 🖤

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kitty la morte
    United States4 months ago
  • It’s great

    Love this gang - fascinating, the real deal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ana691!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Refresh your relationship to magic

    Warning: you may actually hear the frightful howls after all! This trio of vibrant magicians shares so much personal experience in humble and accessible ways, and openly encourages YOU to get up and give your magic a flex. They also offer a serious amount of historical and folkloric information that is generally difficult to access. This podcast goes hard. The Patreon and Discord are incredible. More bonus content and powerful magical connections than you can handle. I have dreamt of building a ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zeph Q. Craven
    United Statesa year ago
  • I've listened to every episode. Sfinga, Key, and salt are unapologetically authentic in their approach to the occult and how it's a part of their everyday life. They embody what it means to truly have an animistic approach, and how doing so changes us. Come listen, be changed. A podcast this poignant is rare and refreshing. a hundred thanks!-Dancing 🦊

    Audible
    5
    Jayson J
    United Statesa year ago
  • Not your mother's podcast.

    I've listened to every episode. Sfinga, Key, and salt are unapologetically authentic in their approach to the occult and how it's a part of their everyday life. They embody what it means to truly have an animistic approach, and how doing so changes us. Come listen, be changed. A podcast this poignant is rare and refreshing. a hundred thanks!-Dancing 🦊

    Audible
    5
    Jayson J
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the lively and informal atmosphere, noting how the trio's dynamic brings both enjoyment and depth to discussions.
Many enjoy the balance of rigorous scholarship and personal anecdotes that make the content relatable and engaging.
Overall, feedback emphasizes the show's ability to connect deeply with its audience through personal storytelling and community focus.
There are some critiques regarding uneven participation among hosts during discussions, suggesting a desire for more balanced dialogue.

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Sator Arepo Tenet Opera Rotas
Q: What is the first encounter that you had with this square?
Sfinga shares that they first encountered the Sator Square in magical symbol encyclopedias as a preteen and later saw it in various contexts.
Building Spirit Relationships with Matthew Venus
Q: Is there anything else you want to mention?
This episode is really about spirit trafficking and understanding the emotional brunt of spirit work.
Tech-Wizardry and Scrying the Stars with Jove Spucchi
Q: What steps do you all go through and how much do the current astrological conditions and weather kind of play into what you do?
I will look at what my spirits' moods are, and the inner workings of incoming energies, while ensuring I'm aware of planetary colors, and I will rely on that for my operations.
Under Lock and Key
Q: Have you played the Thieves Guild quest in Skyrim?
Yes, I kept the skeleton key instead of returning it.
Under Lock and Key
Q: What key are we talking about when it's about magic?
It could be a person, a book, or the literal key.

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