A Court of Witches

Send us a message!In the quiet fields of mid-century Wisconsin, a farmhouse stood like any other—until investigators stepped inside. What they found would haunt the American psyche for generations. This episode peels back the layers of Ed Gein's disturbing legacy, exploring the blurred line between madness and myth, obsession and ritual. Was he a killer, a collector, or something far more elusive? We trace the psychological roots, the cultural ripples, and the eerie silence that followed. Bonus segment Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!In the mist-laced wilds of Tasmania, whispers coil through the underbrush—of a creature part serpent, part thylacine, all mystery. This episode slithers into the tangled lore of the Tiger Snake cryptid, a folkloric hybrid said to haunt the island's shadowed corners. We trace its origins through colonial accounts, Aboriginal storytelling, and ecological speculation, asking: is this cryptid a symbol of extinction anxiety, a misunderstood species, or something more mythic? Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Enjoy the short episode before the Sanderlanche hits! Little details explain lore and what is to come for the crew. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Whether you're a seeker, a skeptic, or a soul in transition, this journey invites you to weigh your heart, speak your truth, and walk the path of Ma'at.  Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!So much is happening, but how much of it is actually the free will of our favorite characters and how much of it is Ruin's influence? Things are starting to get intense!  Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!During the first and second world wars, mediumship and seances became extremely popular. Many people lost loved ones and were looking for comfort from mediums to get closure. Enter Nellie Duncan, a medium who spoke to the dead through her spirit guides and made a career of it! Listen along with us to hear about her life and trial. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Warning: this episode is a full-on mind-bender. If you think you know the story, think again.  Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Charleston's pirate legacy is more than legend—it's a story of fear, spectacle, and transformation. In this episode of Shadowed Pasts, we uncover the darker truths behind Blackbeard's blockade, Bonnet's execution, and the myths that shaped a city built on shadow. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!This episode explores prophecy, power, and the unraveling of identity as Sanderson's world edges closer to collapse. Expect mythic tension, philosophical depth, and revelations that reshape everything we thought we knew. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Created from everyday detritus and animated through a pact with the devil and a shape-shifting spirit that preys on travelers. The Kratt and the Külmking are two of Estonian's local cryptids being covered in today's episode.  Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Breeze and Sazed join Spook in Urteau and try to come up with a plan to convince the Citizen to join Elend's Empire. Vin and Elend attend a ball, and both start to realize they are already who they want to be. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!The Book of the Dead. Ever heard of it? We talk about the history of this mysterious book that has spurred many movies and novels. Then we discuss the more modern influence of this book and the religion it comes from. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Annoying coworkers, time management problems, conflict and stress? The workplace might not be a place that all of your problems can be solved with magick, but some of them can! Join us to hear about some rituals we've tried and some we plan to try! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Plans and people start to come together. Vin, Elend, and their army arrive at Fadrex City, and it is not what they expect. And Tensoon's escape plan is falling together. Things are about to get really interesting! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!When mental health care is not the best, you blame all your problems on witchcraft! Join us on this wild ride of delusion, powwow magic, and manipulation. Oh, yeah,  and murder! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!The complex moral dilemmas faced by the team aren't changing them for the better....yet. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!He photographed them. Posed them. Preserved them. Jerry Brudos wasn't just a killer—he was a case study.  Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Where the stakes rise and the mysteries deepen, Vin and Elend confront the shifting nature of power and trust as they navigate the crumbling remnants of the Final Empire. Sazed wrestles with a crisis of faith that challenges not only his beliefs but the very foundation of hope in a world unraveling. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!From the forests of Denmark to the volcanoes of Chile, cryptids are everywhere. Cultures across the world create creatures to explain the unexplainable. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Book 3 of the Mistborn Saga kicks off with great energy, picking up a year later as the crew takes on new challenges. We're surprised to see the return of Marsh and Tensoon, adding even more excitement to the story! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Step into the sacred geometry of ancient Egypt, where cosmic balance wasn't just an idea—it was law. In this immersive episode, we explore Ma'at, the principle of truth, justice, and harmony that governed everything from temple architecture to personal ethics. Alongside Thoth, the divine scribe and mediator, we explore how ritual, mythology, and moral philosophy have shaped a civilization—and continue to resonate through modern justice systems, mental health, sustainability, and storytelling. Let the feather guide you. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!What. the. f@#%. I did NOT see that coming! Book number three, here we come!! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message! A dream home turned into a nightmare. In this chilling true crime-meets-paranormal episode, we explore the eerie story of the Black Hope Curse — a suburban development in Texas built over a forgotten African-American cemetery. When residents began experiencing strange illnesses, unexplained deaths, and disturbing hauntings, a terrifying truth began to surface. Join us as we uncover the history buried beneath the foundations, the legal battles that followed, and the lingering question: what happens when you build over the dead and don't look back?  Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!We're not sobbing. You're sobbing. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Something's lurking in the hollows of the Ozark Mountains… and it's not your average black bear. This week, we peer into the dark with two of the South's most chilling cryptids: the Ozark Howler and the Plat Eye. One's said to stalk the hills with fiery eyes and a blood-curdling howl — the other glides through Carolina swamps, a spectral eye gleaming with vengeance. Are these warnings wrapped in fur and shadow? Spirits of grief and guilt? Or tales born from moonshine and fear?Grab your lanterns, charge your voice recorders, and crack open those dusty folklore books. The woods are whispering… and this one howls and haunts. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!As the kingdom prepares for war, the crew prepares to send its youngest members away on a wild goose chase. Will Vin ever forgive Sazed for what is about to happen? Will she forgive herself?  Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Have you ever taken a long voyage and felt like death? Ra can relate. Ra's journey through Duat is fraught, but he makes it nightly and comes back to life each morning! Listen to learn more. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!I was shookethed when I found out who the impostor was! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!A Siberian mystic. A desperate empress. A crumbling empire. Grigori Rasputin's rise from peasant to royal advisor changed the fate of Imperial Russia. Was he healer or heretic, prophet or puppet? In this episode, we unravel the myths, the power plays, and the final night that sealed his legend. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!What if.....Elend is a Kandra. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message! In this episode, we shine a light on the unforgettable legacy of Marsha P. Johnson—activist, drag queen, and fearless voice of the Stonewall uprising. Join us as we explore her life, her impact on the LGBTQ+ rights movement, and the mystery surrounding her tragic and untimely death. This powerful story of resistance, resilience, and radical love is one you don't want to miss.  Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!New relationships are starting, and some are testing their limits. Luthadel is not faring well at this point. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!The world may never know about these 'mythical' beings. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!You, sir, are a tyrant. -Lord Penrod Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!In this episode, we're focusing on the gods Osiris and Isis, as well as the dramatic tales of Set, Horus, and Nephthys. The conversation highlights themes of death, rebirth, and the balance between chaos and order, drawing parallels to contemporary beliefs and practices. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!I don't trust any of them. Is it Elend?!?! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Annabelle is on tour! Lorraine said not to move her under and circumstances. Unfortunately, the areas surrounding the cities she visits are finding out what happens when you F@#$ around.  Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!This section of the book introduces multiple rifts, and unfortunately, it won't be great news for romance lovers. Dark romance enthusiasts, unite! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Imagine an entire settlement—over 100 men, women, and children—vanishing. No bodies, wreckage, or final message—just one cryptic word carved into a tree: 'Croatoan'.  Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Communication is key, and the theories are flowing! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Join us as we explore two intriguing cryptid legends: the Lambton Worm and the Enfield Horror. The Lambton Worm tale recounts the story of John Lambton, a nobleman whose rebellious actions led to a family curse that spans generations. The Enfield Horror, a lesser-known cryptid, emerged from a series of bizarre sightings in a small Illinois town, sparking fear and speculation among locals.   Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!The crew is back together and even Sazed is on his way back to Keep Venture! Vin is just as bad @ss as ever, Elend just as good, ham just as philosophical and of course Breeze continues to live up to his name.  The big question though is WHO IS THE WATCHER?! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Join us to discuss Nun and the Primordial Waters, the sun god Ra, and the self-created Atum, from whom the other gods originate. We will also explore the emergence of the gods and their impact on humanity. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!We can't sleep on Brandon Sanderson and the world of the Final Empire anymore. We're back for more! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Here they are! Fancasts! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!What the F$%# Imogen?! Rebecca Yarros, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!In a rare happy ending, Marie-Catherine Cadière faces trial and is acquitted! Learn about her story and the subtle changes in what it means to be accused as a witch. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!Oh no, she didn't! Theophanie is at it again; this time, Violet might kill her for it.  Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!The Dyatlov Pass incident is one of history's most intriguing and puzzling mysteries! In February 1959, nine skilled hikers from the Ural Polytechnical Institute set off on an adventurous expedition in the beautiful Ural Mountains, only to mysteriously vanish. When their bodies were finally found, the strange circumstances of their deaths sparked countless questions and theories, ranging from natural disasters to possible military involvement.  Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!So a lot is happening, and we're questioning our trust for certain characters. Plus, we get canon confirmation for Violet's second signet!! Listen with us to hear how we reacted! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Send us a message!This episode is a little chaotic... Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show