Deity Deep Dives: Athena

Welcome to the seventh episode in our Patreon mostly series, Deity Deep Dives.

Athena by Anjel

In this episode of Deity Deep Dives for the main RSS feed, Anjel discusses the problematic goddess, Athena. In an era where we need strong feminine archetypes, can we reimagine this goddess in our image? This episode was written by Anjel and music is by Ruby. Art for this episode is by Anjel.

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Show Notes

Athena Greek Goddess of the Patriarchy 

The Tragedy Of Greek Goddesses: Feminism In Ancient Greece

Darkside of Comedy – Joan Rivers

Breath of Fire Docuseries 

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Black Lives Matter

Ep 69- Emergency Episode: Post 2024 Election

Welcome to the 69th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Original SWP logo by Iris

In this unscripted emergency episode, all 4 co-hosts share their thoughts and fears about the results of the election. We waited until some time had passed to edit this episode so as not to traumatize our audience and also remove some of the more raw and unfiltered thoughts. While we all talk about a lot of the bad things to come, we also share messages of hope and affirmation of our project to connect queeridos all over the world and be in community.

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Show Notes

Zooey Zephyr

Sarah McBride 

Abortion Rights Ballot Measures Win in 7 out of 10 US States

Interactive: How key groups of Americans voted in 2024

A dramatic rise in pregnant women dying in Texas after abortion ban

Your Abortion Stories- You’re Wrong About Podcast

‘This has been happening for a long time’: Modern-day slavery uncovered in South Georgia

Discord Community 

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Tripping Through the Tarot: The Magician

Welcome to the seventh episode in our Patreon mostly series, Tripping Through the Tarot

The Magician Tarot Card in the Smith Rider Waite Deck

In this episode of Tripping Through the Tarot, Anjel shares a love letter to all the creatives out there struggling to keep doing their art. In this audio essay, Anjel discusses the card of the Magician and how being in creative commune with our divine selves is accomplished through enacting our true will on the universe. Anjel also mentions their favorite occult author and teacher (at the moment) Damien Echols work. They send this out on the main RSS feed with the intention of supporting fellow creatives out there listening. If you like this episode and you want to support our show and creative output, please consider supporting us on Patreon.

Show Notes

Artist Way by Julia Cameron

Life after Death by Damien Echols 

Paradise Lost- HBO documentary 

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Ep 68- Samhain Special : Death midwifery with Angela of Journey Home Death Care

Welcome to the 68th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Angela leading a death ritual

For our Samhain episode for this year, we interviewed Angela, Death Midwife and founder of Journey Home Death Care about perceptions of death and how to be advocates for our own death. We want to make a heavy content warning for discussions of death, suicide, and suicide ideation, but despite these heavy topics, Angela brings a gracious compassion to all these discussions and our conversation was very affirming. We have also included resources for suicide prevention in the show notes.

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Show Notes

Journey Home on Instagram

Journey Home on Facebook

Sacred Crossings 

Bahai Faith

Friend plans online tribute to teen that drowned in Bitterroot

When You Die, You’ll Probably Be Embalmed. Thank Abraham Lincoln For That

National Home Funeral Alliance

Indigent Disposition Program

Sacred Passages 

Ram Dass quotes about dying

Kubler-Ross Stages of Dying and Subsequent Models of Grief

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Number: 988 (formerly 1-800-273-TALK)
Website: 988lifeline.org
Available: 24/7
Services: Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741
Website: crisistextline.org
Available: 24/7
Services: Free crisis counseling via text message.

The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ Youth)

Number: 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678678
Website: thetrevorproject.org
Available: 24/7
Services: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.

SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health)

Number: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Website: samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Available: 24/7
Services: Free, confidential help for mental health or substance use disorders.

It’s important to remind listeners that they’re not alone, and help is available. Including this information in your podcast could really make a difference for someone!

Ep 67: The Sacred Fool with Rick Quaresma

Welcome to the 67th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Line art by Rick Quaresma and color by Anjel

In this episode, Enku, Anjel and Ruby interview Anjel’s partner and aspiring comedian, Rick Quaresma about comedy, the importance of humor as resistance and speaking truth to power. Rick shares his beliefs and inspirations in comedy and we talk a bit about the upcoming election and how conservative pundits are fundamentally unfunny.

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Show Notes

Hannah Gatsby

Ahisma

The outrageousness of what Louis CK did is totally lost’: the film about the backlash faced by his accusers

Larry the Cable Guy 

Dat Phan

The Musk that Fell to Earth Ep 12 Season 26 of Simpsons

Fact Check: CBS not working with Tim Allen and Richard Karn on ‘non-woke sitcom’

Trump asked whether the DOJ and the FCC could investigate ‘SNL’ after it mocked him, report says

Matt Rife

WGA statement on AI

The George Carlin ‘AI’ Stand-Up Creators Now Say a Human Wrote the Jokes

AP Declares That ‘JD Vance Did Not Have Sex With A Couch’ In Fact Check

Step Brothers

American Dad- Lincoln Lover 

NotsoevilRick on TikTok

NotsoevilRick on Twitter 

NotsoevilRick on Instagram 

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Tripping Through the Tarot: The Fool

Welcome to the seventh episode in our Patreon mostly series, Tripping Through the Tarot

The Fool Tarot Card in the Smith Rider Waite Deck

Content warning for brief mention of suicide and sexually explicit stand up. In this inaugural episode of our new Patreon mostly series, Tripping Through the Tarot, Anjel discusses the first card in the tarot: The Fool, as well as their experiences in the stand up comedy community and what dating a stand up comic has taught them about the nature of humor, and how there is power in speaking the quiet part out loud. They also talk about humor from an evolutionary standpoint and include a quote from Fool: A Novel by Christopher More. If you like this episode and you want to support our show and creative output, please consider supporting us on Patreon.

Show Notes

The Fool in Tarot Wikipedia 

Infinity Room Open Mic Night

Notsoevil Rick on Twitter

Notsoevil Rick on Instagram

Notsoevil Rick on Tiktok

Trump hits back at late night shows critical of Republicans

The evolutionary origins of laughter are rooted more in survival than enjoyment

What’s So Funny? Humor is a universal language. As human beings, we all laugh.

Fool: A Novel Paperback by Christopher Moore

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Who’s in Bloom- Gladiolus

Welcome another episode in our Patreon mostly series, Who’s in Bloom.

Gladiolus photo by Anjel

In this episode of Who’s in Bloom, Anjel gushes about gladiolus or glads if you’re casual. This short episode includes information about the ecology, ethnobotanical history and how to grow glads, with a bit of information about mythology. Also in this episode Anjel remembers one of the Science Witch Coven who has crossed over into the summerlands. Before the episode, Ruby Spotlights one of our sponsors for the Trans Telethon: Transponder. 

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Show Notes

How to Grow Gladioli: The Complete Gladiolus Flower Guide

Notes on the Pollination of Gladiolus brevifolius (Iridaceae) by Bees (Anthophoridae) and Bee Mimicking Flies (Psilodera: Acroceridae)

Gladiolus is the birth flower of August.[20]

American Ragtime composer Scott Joplin composed a rag called “Gladiolus Rag”[21]

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Episode 66: Native Pollinators and Mason Bees with Carol Haven

Welcome to the 66th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Mason Bees. Picture by Carol Haven

For this episode, Enku and Anjel interview Master Gardner and Pollinator Protector, Carol Haven. We talk about the intersections of studying pollinators scientifically and spiritually, as well as the Master Gardener program. Ruby joined Anjel for the intro/outro and we updated folks about the upcoming show we’re producing: The Trans Telethon 2.

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OSU 10 minute University 

Marion County Master Gardeners

Marion County Fair

Master Gardeners 

Spend time outdoors. It’ll improve your health, experts say.

Mason Bees

The Fifth Sacred Thing by Star Hawk 

Princeton research shows how the decline in pollinators can ripple across ecosystems

Raptors and Rodenticides

Integrated Pest Management 

Silent Spring

Xerces Society 

Lavender and Bees

Pollinator Symposium 

Pollinator Haven Farm

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Episode 65: Queer Fiction with Redfern

Welcome to the 65th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Enku, Ruby and Anjel talk with writer Redfern about their work writing queer and speculative fiction, as well as some of the major themes in their work that echoes the current struggles of the queer community to find solidarity. We also discuss AI and what this new technology means for writers of the future. In the outro Enku discusses how he uses AI in the making of this episode

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Forget Yourself

The Giddy Death of the Gays & the Strange Demise of Straights

Marsha P. Johnson

Americans’ Complex Views on Gender Identity and Transgender Issues- Pew Research

Musicking: The Meanings of Performing and Listening by Christopher Small

Enku’s Receipts from using AI 

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Episode 64: Carnivorous Plant Cult with Carson

Welcome to the 64th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Pitcher Plants in Bloom at the Crosby Arboretum

In this episode, Anjel interviews carnivorous plant enthusiast Carson Treckler about bewitching and queer carnivorous plants. Anjel and Enku introduce this episode Anjel recorded last year just in time to release for pride and help initiate more queer folk into our Carnivorous plant cult.

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True North Orchards 

Jeff Dallas 

Darlingtonia

Nepenthes rajah

Nepenthes bicalcarata

Phylogenetic endemism of the orchids of Megamexico reveals complementary areas for conservation

Venus Fly trap 

Green Swamp (North Carolina)

The weird world of Australia’s carnivorous plants

Splinter Hill Bog Preserve

Crosby Arboretum 

Darlingtonia State Natural Site

Dr. Larry Mellicham

Is that a Venus Fly Trap in a Terrarium 

American Pitcher Plant.com -now closed

International Carnivorous Plant Society 

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