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The Witch Wave

Phantasmaphile LLC
Witchcraft
Magic
Creativity
Tarot
Spirituality
Surrealism
Astrology
Art
Feminism
Music
André Breton
2026
Paganism
Mental Health
Spiritualism
Sigils
Witch Trials
Chelsea Wolfe
2024
Magic Art

The Witch Wave is a podcast for bewitching conversation about magic, creativity, and culture. On each episode, host Pam Grossman speaks with a leading visionary about art and Craft.

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Sam Pinkleton is the Tony Award-winning director of Oh, Mary! and the 9-time Tony Award-nominated revival of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway at Studio 54. His work as a director also includes Josh Sharp's TA-DA!, Morgan Bassichis’... more

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Sam Pinkleton is the Tony Award-winning director of Oh, Mary! and the 9-time Tony Award-nominated revival of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway at Studio 54. His work as a director also includes Josh Sharp's TA-DA!, Morgan Bassichis’... more

Aidan Wachter is an animist magician who has been actively involved in magical practice since the 1980s. His work reflects a wide ranging, eclectic, and non-dogmatic approach, with influences from many paths. His books include Six Ways: Approaches an... more

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Fiona Cook is the author of The Dream Atlas: An Interactive Guide to Dreamwork (illustrated by Kathleen Neeley) which is a year-long workbook to help you deepen your relationship to your dreams. Her debut book, The Wheel of the Year: An Illustrated G... more

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Recent Guests

Aidan Wachter
Animist magician and author of Six Ways, Approaches and Entries for Practical Magick, Weaving Fate, Hypersigils, Changing the Past and Telling True Lies, Changeling, A Book of Qualities
Episode: #169 - Aidan Wachter, Animist Magician
Fiona Cook
Author of The Dream Atlas, An Interactive Guide to Dreamwork
Author
Episode: #168 - Fiona Cook, Author of "The Dream Atlas"
Jinkx Monsoon
Award-winning actress, comedian, recording artist; drag queen and theatre performer
The Witch Wave guest
Episode: #167 - Jinkx Monsoon, Goddess of Theatre, Returns Again!
Maria Minnis
Unapologetically Black and queer tarot reader, author of Tarot for the Hard Work
Tarot for the Hard Work, Kinky Tarot Podcast
Episode: #166 - Maria Minnis, Tarot Revolutionary
Melissa Auf der Maur
Musician, photographer, curator, and author; former bassist for Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins
Hole; The Smashing Pumpkins; Basilica Hudson
Episode: #165 - Melissa Auf der Maur, Bewitching Bassist (Hole / The Smashing Pumpkins)
Fiona Horne
Author, pilot, rock star, witch; pioneer of modern witchcraft; traveler and educator
Independent author and speaker
Episode: #164 - Fiona Horne, Trailblazing Witch
Banafsheh Sayyad
Master Iranian sacred dancer, choreographer, transformational teacher, and founder of Dance of Oneness.
Episode: #163 - Banafsheh Sayyad, Divine Dancer
Justina Blakeney
Founder and creative force behind Jungalow, known for her celebration of bold design and culture.
Jungalow
Episode: #162 - Justina and Dr. Ronnie Blakeney of Jungalow and GROW Oracle Deck
Dr. Ronnie Blakeney
Harvard-trained developmental psychologist and guide for growth and healing.
Episode: #162 - Justina and Dr. Ronnie Blakeney of Jungalow and GROW Oracle Deck

Host

Pam Grossman
Host of The Witch Wave, a leading figure in contemporary witchcraft discourse, author, and interviewer of artists, designers, and spiritual practitioners.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • nah

    Totally out of touch honestly. The host talking about her second house and guests talking about spending the summer in Paris really hits different when a lot of us are never going to be able to own a home. The host seems like a kid raised by academics, in comfort, never worrying about how to survive, and you can hear it. Such self indulgent screeds is extremely off-putting and uninformative about actual witchcraft- which belonged to the powerless for centuries. This is hepster craft at its worst... more

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    mysterymach
    United States5 months ago
  • Thoughtful, stirring conversation!✨

    I wanted to get a good dozen or so episodes under my belt before I left a review. I’m well past that and have enjoyed every single one. Pam is a genuine, heartfelt and precise host and what a line up of guests! I’m beyond grateful for his show and will continue to listen to each episode! Thank you Pam for all the creative goodness you so generously share with us all!

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    5
    elysejokinen
    United States6 months ago
  • Emily Dickinson

    Love the show! Just wanted to mention that I just couldn’t find my way into Emily Dickinson until I watched the Apple TV show with Hailee Steinfeld. Hope this can help you, too!

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    5
    LioLoupe
    United States7 months ago
  • nah

    My previous review was removed. Wonder why. Do not like the sense of being out of touch with the more earth-bound witchy folk- the host talking about her second house is a turn-off when some of us can never even entertain the idea of owning a home. In the episodes i listened to it sounded like the guests swallowed the DSM-5, talking in pseudo-self-help speak I find really ill suited to this context.

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    mysterymach
    United States9 months ago
  • ten episodes in, have reservations

    Loved this in the beginning, and maybe it was just the guests I was hearing. But increasingly its interviews with people I cannot relate at all to, who are knee deep in therapy speak like they swallowed the entire DSM-5. If i hear the term "holding space" one more time....or guests who talk about going to Paris at 13 or their second house. People are struggling hard out here and it just seems like it lives in its own bubble outside of real life. Which is a real shame. As a witch i'd like MORE re... more

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    mysterymach
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

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A sizable portion highlights the show's creativity, spirituality, and sense of community.
Some listeners feel the show prioritizes high-profile guests and paywalled offerings over earth-grounded witchcraft.
Fans appreciate the fusion of art, magic, and culture and often recommend the podcast for aspiring guests and sponsors.
Listeners praise deep, thoughtful interviews and a soothing host presence.
Critiques note the show's advertising and accessibility concerns but still value the transformative, empowering conversations.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#169 - Aidan Wachter, Animist Magician
Q: What is the field, and why is it central to your worldview of magic?
The field is the totality of manifest and unmanifest reality, including all possible phenomena; humans are emanations within it, and recognizing this interconnected field helps justify approaching magic as a kinship-based, non-theistic practice that treats reality as alive and responsive.
#169 - Aidan Wachter, Animist Magician
Q: Why sorcery and the term sorcerer, and how does this relate to your approach to magic?
Sorcery, for Wachter, is a flexible, lay-it-out method of shaping outcomes by engaging with the world in a tangible, hands-on way; it emphasizes personal agency, embodied practice, and the idea that magic works through deliberate actions and the body, not merely through dogmatic ritual.
#169 - Aidan Wachter, Animist Magician
Q: Can you describe the Six Directions model and how it differs from traditional circle casting?
Six Directions places emphasis on the center and the field, inviting the practitioner to see themselves at the center surrounded by directional and celestial energies, rather than following a fixed, traditional circle structure; it's about locating and working with energy in a way that centers personal alignment and practicality.
#168 - Fiona Cook, Author of "The Dream Atlas"
Q: What do you hope readers experience after a year of engaging with The Dream Atlas?
A deepened respect for dreams as a gateway to inner wisdom and a sense of connection to a larger universe, with practical rituals that help integrate dream insights into waking life and creativity.
#168 - Fiona Cook, Author of "The Dream Atlas"
Q: Can you talk about the cartography of dreams and why your book felt like an atlas?
I wanted a structured, navigable approach to dreams, with cycles and a year-long cadence that mirrors natural time, so dreamers could systematically explore, remember, and work with their dreams rather than leaving them as ephemeral experiences.

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A culture-forward series exploring magic, creativity, and spirituality through intimate conversations with visionary guests. Across episodes, listeners hear about witchcraft as practice and community, the intersection of art and ritual, and how personal histories inform public expression. Noteworthy are guests who blend practical craft with activism, design, and storytelling, plus a host known for probing questions that illuminate both personal journeys and broader cultural themes. The show often features artists, writers, performers, and spiritual practitioners who treat magic as a lens for creativity, identity, and social connection, making it appealing to listeners who want inspiration, cultural insights, and practical ritual ideas.

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1. Aidan Wachter
2. Fiona Cook
3. Jinkx Monsoon
4. Maria Minnis
5. Melissa Auf der Maur
6. Fiona Horne
7. Banafsheh Sayyad
8. Justina Blakeney

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