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The road to the outpost doesn't stay quiet for long.As the party breaks camp and pushes through the frozen woods, the echoes of Norvale still linger—howls in the distance, memories that refuse to fade. Hours into their journey, screaming cuts through the trees, pulling them off the road and straight into danger.
This week, Maria and Robyn are joined by Kelden Mercury, author of several books, with his latest release being Mother Goose's Book of Spells. We discuss the importance and power of folklore, and how you may find it in unsurprising places. We continue a collective tarot reading with the Three of Wands and focus on the upcoming astrological transits for magical alignment: Mar 2 – 9:16am – Mars enters Pisces Mar 3 – 6:38am – Full Moon Total LUNAR Eclipse in Virgo Mar 6 – 5:45am – Venus enters Aries Mar 10 – 5:22pm – Vesta enters Pisces Mar 10 – 11:30pm – Jupiter Direct Creatives we are loving this week are: Robyn's choice: mayhemfiberwerks Maria's choice: Secret Garden Tarot Listener Choice: hiddenhouses Don't forget to join us on March 30th for Maevius Lynn's class on the Holy Holiday's of ThelemaAs a reminder, all classes will be on the Patreon, library tier and up!Shoot us your submissions for Coffee Talks at submissions@coffeeandcauldrons.com or to our voicemail at (351) 207-0799Thank you to all our Patreon subscribers! Without you, none of this is possible.patreon.com/magickalbeginnings
The Fangirls are at it again with another double header! They are joined by debut YA author (and former Top Chef competitor!) Marisa Churchill (SECRETS, SPELLS, AND CHOCOLATE) and international bestseller Elise Kova (DRAGON CURSED) for lots of laughs, tea spilling, and bookish joy. Stay up to date with Marisa and Elise by visiting their websites!Click here to read the extended show notes, which includes where to find a list of all the books mentioned in this episode, how to contact us, where to find us on social media, how to support the show and The Fangirls, and all our internet besties and associated coupon codes: http://theincoherentfangirl.com/show-notes
Sehnsucht Symphony releases on all major streaming platforms on March 7.In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach Elliotts sits down with filmmaker and creative director Chris Farrell. The storyteller behind Stronger Spells, the documentary capturing the making of Sehnsucht Symphony. From a 10-year-old's Jurassic Park moment to filming 92 musicians in Brno, Chris shares what makes a story “chemically change” you, and why a new symphony in 2026 is “crazy rare.”Together, they explore beauty, longing, intentional art in a disposable age, and why Sehnsucht, that deep ache for something beyond this world, is so important in our time.Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott #LABthePodcast #SehnsuchtSymphony #StrongerSpells #LeadingWithBeauty #BeautyThatPointsBeyondItself #VUVIVO #ArtAndFaith #CreativeFaith #Storytelling #SehnsuchtSupport the show
Jen Sankey is an author, professional witch, teacher, and speaker. She has over thirty years of experience reading tarot and being an energetic healer. Visit her at StardustWandererTarot.com and Instagram.com/StardustWandererTarot.Manifesting by the Moon: A Guide to Lunar Magic Paperback – February 8, 2026 by Jen Sankey (Author), Lorriane Anderson (Foreword)5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars (11)See all formats and editions120 Spells and Exercises to Connect with the Moon and Manifest Everything You WantThe moon: a mystical advisor for manifestation who lights your way and creates a cosmic roadmap for you to get what you want with grace and conviction. This book illuminates how to work with the moon on your journey of self-discovery and unlimited potential.Jen Sankey teaches you how to reframe your thinking and incorporate your spiritual, mental, and physical self to create a tapestry of manifesting success. She first provides the foundations for building your own practice, and then she guides you, chapter by chapter, through each moon phase and the activities that help you connect to its power. With this book, you can step into your magic, define your path, and be fully present in your life.
We unpack MAFS madness, the Barkley Marathon, and the most feral food send-backs from caterpillars in salads to off parmies at the country club. Plus, dry spells get exposed (10 days to 10 years), and the Athletics Carnival delivers chaos you won’t see coming.Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcasts/seafm-gold-coast-breakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This energy update includes essential spiritual guidance to support you on your healing journey. It includes daily affirmations to inspire your positive mindset & enhance your manifesting & prosperity work. I include an overview of the dominant energetic influences at play, and explore ways we can overcome any challenges. We also look at the Meridian Flush Empowerments - an energy healing attunement course that can help you to balance your energy body, release blocks, and increase the flow of life-force energy throughout. If you would like to know more, please visit: https://www.mayastar.net/meridianflush.htmEnjoying Mayastar? There's much, much more! Explore over 100 attunement-based energy healing courses at https://www.mayastar.net & enjoy my latest mystical musings at https://www.blog.mayastar.net
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released under caution after he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office – the image of him sat slumped in the back of a car while leaving Norfolk police station on his 66th birthday splashes all the morning papers. Focussing on the politics, his could throw up lots of difficult questions for Labour and Keir Starmer – and governments famously don't much like talking about the Royals. What problems will this cause Starmer?In other news, it is not shaping up to be an easy return after recess, not least with Donald Trump's latest intervention on the Chagos deal. How many more setbacks can the plan endure?Oscar Edmondson speaks to Tim Shipman and James Heale.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, I talk about the power of the smallest words we use most frequently in our self talk.My new book "The Opposite of Settling" is out now!Instagram: @case.kenny Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Everyone levels up to 11! Spells are chosen, hit dice are rolled, and a lot of wandering conversation is had along the way. Heads up that this level up session is extremely meandering! If you'd rather just get a short summary of people's level up choices, we'll be sure to quickly go over everything at the start of our next proper PA episode. :) Ian reads spells from ancient tomes. Adam considers Vons's different elements. Erin recalls The Lore. Whit tricks out Steamboat's ride. Check us out online! We're at https://www.primaryattribute.com
Air Date - 18 February 2026What was the power of words in ancient magical practices and how may they be applied to modern manifestation? My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, Enid Baxter Ryce, has assembled a collection of poetic spells and incantations that recount the rich lives of our ancestors, who were connected across cultures by their experience of the world as a magical place, who shared a belief, and who engaged in magical practices for manifestation, prophecy, love, protection, healing, curses, and even vengeance. Enid Baxter Ryce is a writer, artist, and filmmaker who has exhibited at museums internationally, including the National Gallery of Art, the Getty, and the Arnolfini. A descendant of three Salem witches, she comes from a long family history of natural magic practice. Enid has an MFA in visual arts and studied at Cooper Union, Yale University, and Claremont Graduate University. She won the Elizabeth Kray Prize from the Society for American Poets when she graduated from Cooper Union. Enid is currently working on the Getty Foundation Art x Science Initiative project “From the Ground Up: Nurturing Diversity in Hostile Environments,” a forward-looking ethnobotanical study undertaken as the basis of a forthcoming exhibition and an accompanying publication at Armory Center for the Arts. Enid's work has been reviewed in The New York Times, Artforum, ArtReview, the Los Angeles Times, and many other publications.Her website is https://enidryce.com, and she joins me this week to share her path and new book, Ancient Spells and Incantations: Echoes of Magic Through the Ages and Across Cultures.#EnidBaxterRyce #VictorFuhrman #DestinationUnlimited #InterviewsConnect with Victor Fuhrman at https://victorthevoice.com/Visit the Destination Unlimited Show Page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/destination-unlimited/Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/
These affirmations can be used to enhance your spiritual practices, rituals and energy healing sessions. Aligning your consciousness with high frequency intentions can shift your energetic resonance, allowing you to manifest positive changes within and around you. As you listen to these affirmations, try to relax your mind, bringing your focus to your inner light - your spiritual centre that is eternally connected to your divine source. These affirmations are intended to help you to establish and reinforce your awareness of your true light and highest potential. You may repeat these affirmations after me - aloud or silently in your mind - or simply rest your body and mind for a time, and be receptive to these words...Listening early in the morning can set you up for a positive and prosperous day...and listening at night can help you to wind down for sleep while programming your mind with positive intentions. However you choose to use these meditations, I wish you peace, prosperity and progress in all you do...may the Universe bless you and surround you with love and light.I TRUST IN THE UNIVERSEMY LIFE UNFOLDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LIGHTWHOLENESS AND HAPPINESS ARE MY DESTINYEnjoying Mayastar? There's much, much more! Explore over 100 attunement-based energy healing courses at https://www.mayastar.net & enjoy my latest mystical musings at https://www.blog.mayastar.net
The Rebbe addresses a suggested alternate spelling Shin–Vav–Alef (שוא) and proves—bringing multiple sources—that the Siddur's spelling שבא is correct for this vowel, clarifying the linguistic/masoretic basis for writing it this way. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/005/6071
Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, I explain 5 of my most-used spells with examples so that you can implement them in your compositions as well. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode of The Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank shares why he refuses to join the “music theory police” and how the internet often turns helpful knowledge into gatekeeping. He explores the value of curiosity in learning, why asking questions should be safe, and how theory is best used as a creative tool—not a strict rulebook. If you're tired of rigid opinions and just want to make great music, this one's for you.
This energy update includes essential spiritual guidance to support you on your healing journey. It includes daily affirmations to inspire your positive mindset & enhance your manifesting & prosperity work. I include an overview of the dominant energetic influences at play, and explore ways we can overcome any challenges. We also look at the Avalonian Trilogy: The Avalonian Alignment Programme, Star of Avalon Ascension & Avalonian Spectral Activations courses. These Celtic and sacred earth energies work to activate the 9 star-centres of the energy body using symbols, mantras and colour. The comprehensive correspondences for these courses provide you with a great structure for personalising your healing practice and developing your own rituals. You can read more and purchase these courses from the Mayastar website here: https://www.mayastar.net/aap.htmEnjoying Mayastar? There's much, much more! Explore over 100 attunement-based energy healing courses at https://www.mayastar.net & enjoy my latest mystical musings at https://www.blog.mayastar.net
We know we just finished Lorwyn cards, but the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are on their way. Prerelease is coming up soon and Wizards have not official released the set mechanics, so James combed through the leak and found the mechanics. We talk you through the mechanics before they are official released. Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG X: @casualtrypod Bluesky: @casualtryhardmtg.bsky.social Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79 You can find us on the Apple podcast app, Google Play, Podbean, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher or YouTube just search casual try hard. Music by Juan Rodriguez II ZeeManlove.com
A love themed show for Valentine's Day featuring Fiona Lucas on Always and Only You, Joanna Toye on The Little Penguin Bookshop, Rachel Greenlaw on The Woodsmoke Women's Book of Spells, and audio describer Liz Gutman on writing spicy AD for Bridgerton. Plus we find a handful of books on all sorts of love in the RNIB Library.
Send us a text and chime in!The enchanting sounds of Ireland and Scotland come alive when Celtic Spells takes the stage at the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 7 at 7 PM. This mesmerizing performance blends haunting melodies, spirited rhythms, virtuosic musicianship, and evocative visuals into a spellbinding journey through Celtic music, history, and folklore. Created and led by Máiréad Nesbitt, Grammy® and Emmy®-nominated violinist and founding member of the global sensation Celtic Woman, Celtic Spells is a powerful storytelling concert inspired by themes of love, migration, and resilience. Through music and movement, the production traces a journey from Ireland to... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/celtic-spells-enchants-audiences-in-prescott-for-one-night-only/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network
Download the free guide "5 Spells Every Composer Needs." Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains five of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your own compositions. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode of the Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank shares how years of teaching pattern-based music theory helped him develop instant pattern recognition—both visually and aurally. He breaks down why structured learning is far more powerful than "winging it," and how repeating intervallic patterns can train your inner ear like nothing else. You'll hear how these concepts apply directly to composition, and how to avoid common mistakes by understanding the “why” behind what works.
The Violet Flame is an alchemical energy current, often connected with the Ascended Master St Germain. This energy can be used for enhancing your psychic awareness, clearing the aura of negative energy, and helping you to connect with the Law of Attraction through decrees and affirmations. If you would like to be attuned to this energy by me, you can read about and purchase the Violet Flame Attunement course from my website here: https://www.mayastar.net/violetflamecourse.htmRead the full article on the Mayastar website: https://www.mayastar.net/violetflamearticle.htmEnjoying Mayastar? There's much, much more! Explore over 100 attunement-based energy healing courses at https://www.mayastar.net & enjoy my latest mystical musings at https://www.blog.mayastar.net
Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels
Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels
Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels
This energy update includes essential spiritual guidance to support you on your healing journey. It includes daily affirmations to inspire your positive mindset & enhance your manifesting & prosperity work. I include an overview of the dominant energetic influences at play, and explore ways we can overcome any challenges. We also look at the Manifesting Love Empowerment Course - an energy healing attunement that connects with the high frequencies of love energy to enhance relationships, self-love, twin flame connections and soul mates. You can read about or purchase this course here: https://www.mayastar.net/manifestinglove.htm Enjoying Mayastar? There's much, much more! Explore over 100 attunement-based energy healing courses at https://www.mayastar.net & enjoy my latest mystical musings at https://www.blog.mayastar.net
Eine Kreatur nervt rum, ein Enchantment behindert massiv unseren Boardstate, aber was tun? Natürlich wegräumen, dafür ist Single Target Removal ja da! Marius, Freddy und Jochen haben ihre 10 Favoriten mitgebracht und gleichen in der Folge ihre Listen miteinander ab - Überraschungen garantiert![Werbung] Wir werden von Ultimate Guard gesponsert - an unserer Themenwahl oder Ansichten ändert das nichts, es gibt nur immer mal wieder Shoutouts und Hinweise auf Neuigkeiten und Produkte. http://tinyurl.com/commanderkompass-Discord: https://discord.gg/Mu2EBCUwjKSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3rVEuy5Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bX7fVPTwitter: https://twitter.com/edh_kompassDeezer: https://deezer.page.link/wduneK1DsrUKKVvF9-Editor: https://twitter.com/merlotter & https://archidekt.com/u/Flumpor
Big Rituals Big Games: Pouring Blood into Super Bowls (2/3/25)When In Rome: Sports and Spells (2/10/25)*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.WEBSITEFREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVE-X / TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMYOUTUBERUMBLE-BUY ME A COFFEECashApp: $rdgable PAYPAL: rdgable1991@gmail.comRyan's Books: https://thesecretteachings.info- EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / rdgable1991@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.
Jake Brend and Derek Duke recap a busy week across the Big 12 on this episode of Bigger Than 12. The discussion focuses on Kansas State and Jerome Tang, including the Wildcats' continued struggles and what it means for Tang's job security moving forward. The guys also look at UCF trending up, why the Knights are gaining momentum, and where they fit in the conference race. Plus, Iowa State's dominant run and what it says about the Cyclones as Big 12 and national contenders, along with other news and developments from around the league. New episodes of Bigger Than 12 are available weekly on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode covers breath holding spells.Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/neurology/breathholdingspells/Questions can be found at https://members.zerotofinals.com/Books can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/books/The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.
In this episode we're settling into that long, liminal stretch between Imbolc and Ostara. The snow is still hanging around, the days are technically getting longer but it doesn't always feel like it, and seasonal cranky shut in disorder is very real. This is a quiet and often deeply cold time of the year, where hope flickers but hasn't fully taken shape yet. That's exactly why we're focusing on everyday magick. The simple, doable, low effort kind that helps you keep going when getting out of bed already feels like a heroic act.We share some of our favorite mundane spells that gently weave magic into the rhythm of daily life. Morning candle work for setting one small intention. Decluttering spells that help reset the energy of your space when the vibes are off. Bag and wallet magic to make room for abundance. Even the humble act of making your bed becomes a spell for nervous system care, protection, and coming home to yourself at the end of the day. This isn't about doing everything. It's about doing one thing with presence.Chelle also brings forward a tarot thread she's been holding for this season, a simple and reflective way of working with the cards as we move from Imbolc's inward spark toward Ostara's outward growth. Think less pressure, more conversation with the cards. Tarot as companion, not assignment.We also talk about how to work magic with your houseplants during this time of year. From tending them as living spell anchors to using them as allies for growth, renewal, and intention setting, especially when the outside world is still frozen. Your plants know spring is coming, even if the ground hasn't caught up yet. There's wisdom there.This episode is for anyone who feels tired, restless, or quietly hopeful. For witches who want to stay connected without burning themselves out. For those of us who need reminders that small rituals matter, and that light returns slowly, but it does return.So grab your tea, check in with your plants, and come sit with us for a bit. We're getting through late winter together, one simple spell at a time.Got a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?We have a mailing address!Back on the BroomstickPO Box 106Salem MA 01970Email: backonthebroomstick@gmail.comYoutube FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website
January 29 2026 Homan spells it out in somber tones
Let's Chat!!Welcome back to this week's mini Cauldrons of Chaos episode — the podcast where the candles are lit, the vibes are questionable, and sometimes the most powerful spell you can cast is not lying down on the floor.This mini episode is for witches who want results but do not have the energy for:Full ritualsCircle castingRemembering planetary correspondencesOr putting on pantsWe're talking Candles in a Crisis — emergency witchcraft for when you're exhausted, overstimulated, and one minor inconvenience away from communing with the carpet spirits.From random candles and half-burned altar stubs to the emotionally supportive tea light of desperation, this episode walks you through a low-effort flame ritual that still counts as real magick.No perfection. No guilt. Just intention, fire, and the radical idea that showing up halfway is still showing up.Survival spells are valid spells. Rest is sacred. And a single candle lit with intention is not a shortcut — it's efficiency.Stay lit.
During this episode Team Uber Cube chats on how counter magic can be tailored to meet your cube's design and thematic goals. Tune in as we banter on our favorites and what Nope spells we have selected and why they can enhance the player experience. Thanks for listening, subscribing, 5-star reviews, and as always happy cubing!Join Team Uber Cube at the Raven Fest Cube Event on Jan 31st 2026Join the Uber Cube DiscordSupport Uber Cube via PatreonAnthony's CubesMay's CubesStu's CubesUber Cube is now on YouTube!MTG Cube Drafting PageFind us on Twitter @UberCubeMTGPodFind us on Bluesky @ubercubemtgpodcast.bsky.socialEmail Uber Cube : ubercubemtgpodcast@gmail.comThanks for Listening and Happy cubing!Inked Gaming AffiliateUber Cube is now a Inked Gaming affliate. Support the show and find awesome supplies, playmats, etc.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
In this week's episode, I take a look back at my ten bestselling books of 2025, and consider five lessons learned from them. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Sword of the Squire, Book #1 in the Dragonskull series, (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store: DRAGONSKULL50 The coupon code is valid through February 2, 2026. So if you need a new audiobook this winter, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 287 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is January the 23rd, 2025, and today we are discussing five lessons learned from my 10 bestselling books of 2026. We'll also have Coupon of the Week and an update at my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. So let's start off with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Sword of the Squire (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store. And that coupon code is DRAGONSKULL50. And as always, links to my Payhip store and the coupon code will be available in the show notes of this episode. This coupon code will be valid through February 2, 2026. So if you need a new audiobook this winter, we have got you covered. Now for an update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. I am very nearly done with Blade of Storms, the third book in my Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series. I am probably just going to stay inside and finish it this weekend because it is very cold. It is winter, but it looks like this week we are having super winter and I'm in the part of the US where we're not getting any snow thankfully, but it is in fact -20 degrees [Fahrenheit] outside, which makes it a good time to stay inside and work on Blade of Storms. So hopefully it will start going live by the time this episode goes live or shortly thereafter. I'm also 16,000 words into Cloak of Summoning, which will be the 14th book in the Cloak Mage series. And if all goes well, that should be my main project soon. It might come out before the end of February, but it will probably slip to March, the way things are looking. In audiobook news, we're very nearly done with the audiobook of Blade of Shadows (as excellently recorded by Brad Wills) and hopefully that should start getting through quality assurance on the various audiobook platforms before too much longer. Hollis McCarthy has started working on Cloak of Titans, the 11th book in the Cloak Mage urban fantasy series. So that is where I'm at with my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. 00:02:09 Main Topic of the Week: 5 Lessons Learned from My 10 Bestselling Books from 2025 And now let's move on to our main topic this week, five lessons learned from the top 10 of my bestselling books from 2025. I have this growing pile of tax paperwork on my desk and that got me to thinking about what were my 10 bestselling books of 2025 because all the sales data is now in so I can parse it and look back and see which books of mine sold the best in 2025. I thought it'd be interesting to look at my 10 bestselling ebooks, audiobooks, and paper books for 2025 and see what percentage of them or what rather what percentage of book revenue came from new stuff published in 2025 and old stuff that I had published previously and then I would take a look at five lessons learned from that. So with all that in mind, let's take a first look at my ten bestselling ebooks of 2025 and what percentage of my book revenue for 2025 came from new books and from my backlist. So first up, my 10 bestselling ebooks of 2025: 1. Shield of Deception 2. Shield of Battle 3. Shield of Power 4. Ghost in the Assembly 5. Ghost in the Corruption 6. Cloak of Worlds 7. Blade of Flames 8. Ghost in the Siege 9. Blade of Shadows 10. Cloak of Illusion And for my total ebook revenue for 2025, 29.3% came from new books and 70.7% came from things I published prior to 2025. So let's look at the 10 bestselling audiobooks of 2025: 1. The Ghosts: Omnibus One 2. Cloak Mage Omnibus One 3. Ghost Armor Omnibus One 4. Dragonskull Omnibus One 5. The Ghosts Omnibus Two 6. The Ghosts Omnibus Three 7. Half-Elven Thief: Omnibus One 8. Ghost Exile Omnibus One 9. Cloak Mage Omnibus Three 10. Frostborn: The Shadow Prison: Frostborn, Book 15 So for audio, for my total revenue, 11.92% of it came from things that were newly published in 2025 and 88.08% came from things that had been published prior to 2025. Now my top 10 selling print books: 1. The Windows Command Line Beginner's Guide - Second Edition 2. The Linux Command Line Beginner's Guide 3. The Ubuntu Beginner's Guide 4. Frostborn: The Gray Knight 5. Shield of Storms 6. Frostborn: The Master Thief 7. Shield of Darkness 8. Shield of Deception 9. Frostborn: The Shadow Prison 10. Frostborn: The Eightfold Knife In terms of the percentages of my total print revenue, 5.57% came from things that have been published in 2025, but a whopping 94.43% came from stuff I published prior to 2025. So those are the numbers and the sales percentages. Let's see what lessons we can learn from looking at this data. And so I thought of five lessons. #1: My efforts in 2025 to focus up and focus on finishing series and then shift to just working on three series at a time really paid off. For instance, my three bestselling ebooks for 2025 came from the Shield War Series (Shield of Deception, Shield of Battle, and Shield of Power). So very clearly it was a good idea to focus on that and it was also a good idea to focus on doing a new epic fantasy series like Blades of Ruin because Blade of Flames and Blade of Shadows were number, let's see, number seven and nine on that list respectively, and that was after they were published only in the last quarter of 2025. For that matter, I think people were very excited that I finally managed to get back to the Cloak Mage series because Cloak of Worlds was the sixth bestselling book of the year, even though it came out in I believe October and Cloak of Illusion was a year old and it was still one of the 10 bestselling books of 2025 just because people were that eager for me to get back to the Cloak Mage Series. Wizard Assassin, the fifth book in the Half-Elven Thief series, didn't make the list, but the reason for that is very obvious. It only came out on December 23rd and if it had become one of the 10 bestselling books of 2025 in the remaining, what was it, eight days of 2025 at that point, that would've been nothing short of astonishing, but it sold very well. And I think when I do podcast episode for this at the end of 2026, then some of the Half-Elven Thief books will definitely be on the list. So my strategy of focusing on just three series at a time and having the big epic fantasy series like Blades of Ruin be the main series, and then I alternate between Cloak Mage and Half-Elven Thief every other month does seem to be the right strategy. #2: The second lesson I think I learned is that it's good to have all your books in print if possible, but if you have nonfiction books, it's especially good for them to be in print because as you remember from the top 10, my top three bestselling print books of 2025 were The Windows Command Line, The Linux Command Line, and The Ubuntu Beginner's Guides, which are all nonfiction books I wrote a very long time ago and put into print. If I remember right, Linux Command Line and Windows Command Line, both were from 2012, which is a disturbingly long time ago at this point, but they remain my two of my top three bestselling print books of 2025. Obviously it's good to have all your books in print because you'll notice that several of my older fiction books and even one of my relatively newer fiction books (Shield of Storms) were all in the top 10 bestselling print list. But nonetheless, if you have nonfiction and you're selling nonfiction, I strongly recommend you get your nonfiction books into print because I think people are more likely to buy a nonfiction book in print than they are a fiction book. For fiction, it's only your absolute favorites that you get in print these days. I think the majority of what used to be the mass market paperback market has switched over to ebooks. But if you are reading nonfiction, trying to learn how to do something (and all three of these books are technical books), it's more likely that you're going to buy the print book but you keep it as a reference. So if you have a nonfiction, it's definitely a good idea to put it into print. #3: I think the third thing I learned is that audiobook bundles very definitely pay off. You notice that of my top 10 audiobooks for 2025, 9 of the 10 were audiobook bundles, and I think we see the influence of Audible on the audiobook market there. If you're familiar with Audible, you know that most Audible subscription plans give you a credit every month (or more than one credit every month), which means that Audible listeners are very length conscious because they want to get the most audiobook possible for their monthly credit. So they're more likely to spend their monthly credit on the Ghost Omnibus One rather than getting Child of the Ghosts, Ghost in the Flames, and Ghost in the Blood individually because it's a much better bargain. There's much debate online in the indie author space about how much influence Audible has over the audiobook market, and many people argue that Audible has too much influence over the audiobook market, but the reality remains that Audible has a lot of influence on the audiobook market. And so consequently, the longer the audiobook, the easier it is to sell. So if you have the opportunity to do audiobook bundles, it might be worth doing them. I think you'll find that selling an audiobook bundle is significantly easier than selling an individual audiobook. The best way to promote the audiobook is to promote the ebook. For example, this past week I had a BookBub feature deal for Cloak Mage Omnibus One that did very well (and thank you everyone for that) and it also boosted the audiobook quite a bit, to the point where that as of this recording January 23rd, 2026, Cloak Mage Omnibus One will be my bestselling audiobook for 2026 so far, we'll see how the rest of the year plays out, but I will continue to do audiobook bundles when feasible. And very clearly, this is an excellent way to market your audiobooks if you have the resources to do that, and you're willing to put the bundles on Audible. Not everyone is. #4: The fourth lesson is that I basically misread the LitRPG market because if you'll remember Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest, the last book in my Stealth and Spells Online trilogy, came out in July and it didn't crack the top 10. I don't think it even cracked the top 20, if I remember right, it was like my 24th, 25th maybe bestselling book of 2025, which means that a lot of older stuff sold quite a bit more than it did. In fact, I think Demonsouled Omnibus One and Demonsouled Omnibus Two both sold more copies and brought in more revenue than Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest did. Now, I think those are good books, the Stealth and Spells books, and I'm very grateful to everyone who enjoyed them. But as I've said before, I think I fundamentally misread the LitRPG market because it's about a virtual reality game but the LitRPG market these days focuses mostly on isekai style stories or system apocalypse style stories, more things like on the verge of a Dungeon Crawler Carl than people playing a virtual reality game. This isn't to say that the genre of virtual reality online game can't be done well, it's just that I don't think I executed it well in terms of communicating it to potential readers. And as you might remember, it was originally entitled Sevenfold Sword Online, which just confused people because they thought it was connected to my Sevenfold Sword series. So with all that, if I had to do it over again, I would not do a virtual reality LitRPG, I'd probably do a system one or an isekai one, but for now, I'm not going to think about that. I'm going to focus on my three unfinished series and not start a new unfinished series until I finish one of my three remaining unfinished series because as I learned in '23, '24, and '25, having five unfinished series at the same time is too many for both the writer and the reader. So if I ever return to the LitRPG genre and never say never, it will not be for a virtual reality online LitRPG. #5: The fifth and final lesson I think I can learn from this is the combination of effort over time because I've been doing this for a long time, and the reason that in 2025, 70% of my ebook sales came from the backlist (and even more for print and audiobooks) is because I've been doing this for such a long time and my efforts have been compounding over that length of time. For example, when I published Wizard-Assassin last month in December, the previous four books in the series in just the eight days of 2025 that were remaining sold like 600% more in December than they had in November, just from the boost provided by a new book. And again, that's only possible with the effort over time because of those four books hadn't been there, then they wouldn't have been available to have that significant sales boost. So I think this just reflects that one of the hardest lessons of all is patience, because when we publish a book, we want it to immediately be a bestseller and make us lots of money and all that, but that usually doesn't happen. In fact, it hardly ever happens. What you really need to do is just keep slogging away, putting in the effort every day, writing your book, publishing a new one, and building up gradually over time. And I think looking at these numbers for the last year, that the combination of effort over time and remaining patient is indeed the most valuable lesson I can learn and that all of us can learn from 2025. And I would like to conclude talking about this by saying a big thank you to everyone who bought an ebook, a print book, or an audiobook over this year. I'm very grateful for all of your readership, listening and reading, and obviously there'd be no point in doing all this if nobody was reading the books. So thank you again for reading and listening over 2025. So that's it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful, a reminder that you can listen to all the backup episodes on https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please consider leaving your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe, stay healthy. Please stay warm, and we will see you all next week.
Tauranga's Mayor says they're hopeful recovery work can resume today, after Thursday's slip at Mount Maunganui. Six people remain unaccounted for and are presumed dead. Recovery work was paused yesterday after a crack was found on the maunga, making the site unsafe. Tauranga City Council has ordered an independent review into the slip - and what happened leading up to it. Mahe Drysdale says specialist equipment was flown in from Wellington last night - to help with recovery operations. He says geotechnical engineers are up Mount Maunganui at the moment - to ensure it's safe for work to continue today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to today's Dragonlance Hangout! This is a casual series where we discuss all things Dragonlance, from characters, to modules, to game editions in a relaxed conversation with the live audience. Today I am discussing the Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set, Holmes Edition. https://youtube.com/live/gWX0M7frBEA Show Notes Intro Welcome to another DragonLance Hangout! It is Kirinor, Newkolt the 21st, and my name is Adam. Today I am discussing the Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set, Holmes Edition. I would like to take a moment and thank the DLSaga YouTube members, and Patreon patrons and invite you to consider becoming a member or patron. You can even pick up Dragonlance media or get $10 by signing up to StartPlaying.Games using my affiliate links in the description below. Discussion DLSaga Anthology https://dlsaga.com/contributors/ 4,000–7,500 words preferred Notifications sent by March 1, 2026 Holmes Basic Set https://grognardia.blogspot.com/2008/09/holmes-basic.html The Holmes Basic Set was published in 1977 and would be superceded by Moldvay/Cook Basic/Expert or B/X (1981) a revision and representation of OD&D for the mass market, supercedes Original Dungeons & Dragons (1974) an introduction to the then-unpublished AD&D game, and a unique game in its own right. draws select influences from other sourcebooks, including Supplement I: Greyhawk (1975), Swords & Spells (1976), the Chainmail wargame rules, and the third-party sourcebook Warlock https://dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/Basic_Set_(Holmes) color art by David C. Sutherland III contents vary considerably depending on printing, but all include the 48-page rulebook The rules only cover play from level 1 to 3. Spells are only provided up to level 2. From the Greyhawk supplement, it includes the thief class; variable hit points per class; and the hit point bonus for very high Constitution scores; the first-level Magic-User spells magic missile, shield, and ventriloquism; the second-level Magic-user spells darkness, magic mouth, mirror image, pyrotechnics, strength, and web; and the second-level cleric spells silence 15′ radius and snake charm. From Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, for which the Player’s Handbook had not yet been released, it includes the first-level Magic-User spells dancing lights, enlargement and Tenser’s floating disc; the second-level Magic-User spells audible glamer and ray of enfeeblement; the first-level cleric spells remove fear and resist cold; and the second-level cleric spells know alignment and resist fire. An individual initiative system has characters with highest Dexterity go first. The 3 for 1 basis rule is clarified to mean that one can lower an ability score to raise their prime requisite. Although Gygax would later assert that this was not the intended interpretation of the rule, it would influence further editions of the Basic D&D rules line. A two-axis alignment system is included, with alignments having both lawful-neutral-chaotic and good-neutral-evil. However, only five of the possible nine alignment combinations are evidenced in the text—lawful good, lawful evil, neutral, chaotic good, and chaotic evil. There is no neutral good, neutral evil, lawful neutral, or chaotic neutral. Parrying rules are included, likely from Chainmail. Early printings of the book included Dungeon Geomorphs Set One: Basic Dungeon (1976) Monster & Treasure Assortment Set One: Levels One-Three (1977) November 1978 onward, the box set instead came with a copy of the adventure module B1 In Search of the Unknown (1979) Later printings instead included B2 The Keep on the Borderlands (1981) It was edited by Dr. John Eric Holmes, an associate professor of neurology at the University of Southern California’s School of Medicine. Holmes was a D&D player, and it was he who first approached TSR in 1976 offering to write an edited revision of the game’s rules. TSR had originally envisioned the idea of a Basic Set prior to the release of Eldritch Wizardry (1976). publication date of July 10th, 1977 sold for the price of US $9.50 The Basic Set received seven printings between 1977 and 1980. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeons_%26_Dragons_Basic_Set The rulebook is intended for characters of levels one through three, with rules for adventuring in dungeons, and introduces the main concepts of the game;[2] it explains the game’s concepts and method of play in terms that make them accessible to new players ages twelve and older who might not be familiar with the rules and structure of tabletop miniatures wargaming. Although the Basic Set was not fully compatible with Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, players were expected to continue play beyond third level by moving to AD&D,[2][3] which was released beginning later that year. Holmes preferred a lighter tone with more room for personal improvisation, while Gary Gygax, who wrote the Advanced books, wanted an expansive game with rulings on any conceivable situation which might come up during play, and so could be used to arbitrate disputes at tournaments. Outro And that is all the time we have to hangout today. What do you think of Holmes' Basic Set? What was your first experience with D&D? And finally, would you ever play B1 or B2 with the Basic D&D set rules? Feel free to email me at info@dlsaga.com or comment below. I would like to take a moment and remind you to subscribe to this YouTube channel, ring the bell to get notified about upcoming videos and click the like button. This all goes to help other Dragonlance fans learn about this channel and its content. Thank you Creator Patron Aaron Hardy, Producer Patron Azrael, and Developer Patrons Chris Androu & Sam Ruiz! This channel is all about celebrating the wonderful world of the Dragonlance Saga, and I hope you will join me in the celebration. Thank you for watching, this has been Adam with DragonLance Saga and until next time Slàinte mhath (slan-ge-var).
Moonwater reveals a method to elevate the power and effectiveness of your spells … using words that rhyme. She shares a powerful prayer to help you connect with your creativity. You also invite the God and Goddess to support you. For more on how to deal with disruption and chaos, see Moonwater's new book, World On Fire. Check it out with the link below. For more from Moonwater, get one of her books: #witch, #wicca #Wiccan, #Goddess, #God, #The Craft, #witchcraft, #hope, #friend, #support, #MoonwaterSilverClaw, #WorldOnFire, #hope, #grow, #gratitude, #choice, #truth, #rhyme, #power, #nature, #spell, #spellwork, #magick, #magic,
Everything Remade episode 289. Thanks so much to Jack for taking the time to chat with me. Intro/outro track: The Dense Macabre by Coma Regalia Featured tracks: The Sand That Smooths The Glass, Too Little Too Late and Vices by Stress Spells hear more: stressspells.bandcamp.com If you are enjoying what you hear and would like to support the growth of this podcast directly you can do so by way of donation via paypal: middlemanrecords@gmail.com venmo: @ediequinn or subscribe to our patreon: patreon.com/humanmachine
The crew of the Little Snail has come to Spillaway Peaks in search of an ally: Thelonious, the editor-in-chief of the Shining Star newspaper and a member of the mysterious group called the Luminaries. But before they can go, meet Theo, and earn his trust, they first have to do a little shopping… This week on Perpetua: A Picture of the HIlls 02 Perpetua Guide [In Progress v.058] Town Maps [TNMP] Spillaway Peaks [SPMP] The Shell Barrow You know that big dome you can see at Spillaway Peaks from the world map? Yeah, this is it. This is where they do their "Weekly Rehearsal," which is like Church Sunday for them. Depending on how things go, you can visit this place at the end of the arc and get a buff. The Clutch This is where Terrapine kids grow up and go to school. You can get a pretty good Jonathan scene if you go here, but that's about it for now. The Docks and Administrative District There's not much here, except a way to get back on the Ferry and head back to Calstega Bay Jonathan's Family Home This is the only of the Clan Homes you can actually enter, but it's pretty big! It's four or five levels high (depending on how you count) and there are a ton of rooms to explore, random NPCs to talk to, and some loot too! If you do a side quest for Jonathan's dad, he can build you some gear in his workshop! The Shining Star The town newspaper. If you're ready to advance the main plot, head up to the second floor of the Shining Star. You'll automatically run into Theolonius (and Jonathan's sister is working there as an intern or something, too). But if you aren't ready yet, you can stay downstairs and use the quest board to grind out some XP and asta! Shopping District The highest level of the Spillaway City map (not counting the Spillaway Outskirts, but there you have to load out to the world map before getting there, so I don't count it!) There are three main shops here. A general store, which basically just lets you recover IP and get basic items, and then Abelene's Armory and Stokely's Specialties. Abelene's Armory Armor: Reinforced Mud Suit 300 asta | 11 Phys Def / INS size +1 Mdef | -5 Init | Earth Resistant Armor: Meditation Robe 1000 asta | Def: DEX die +1 / MDEF: INS die +2 |-2 Init Whenever you recover Mind Points, you recover 5 extra Mind Points. Armor: Choir Robe 1000 asta | Def: DEX size +1 / Mdef: INS size +2 |-2 Init Counts as 1 bonus SL of "Sound Barrier": After you sing a verse with medium or high volume, all physical damage you suffer until the start of your next turn is reduced by【SL】(applied before Affinities). Shield: Eyecatching Cape 800 z | +2 Def /+0 Mdef As long as you don't have a martial armor or another shield equipped, you may apply the effects of the Dodge Skill (see Core Rulebook, page 203). Shield: Seasoned Potlid 1500 asta | Martial |+2 Def /+2 MDef When you deal damage with a delicacy (see page 151), you deal 5 extra damage. Shield: Plated Tambourine 1700 asta | +2 Def / +0 Mdef If you have the Resonance Skill , consider your Skill Level in it increased by 2 (up to a maximum of SL 5). Weapon: Giant Fork 1000 asta | DEX + MIG | HR + 16 | Martial | Physical Damage | Spear | Two-handed | Melee | When you use this weapon with the Knife and Fork Skill, you may add the High Roll to the attack's damage (you don't have to treat it as being equal to 0). Weapon: Electrified Flyswatter 1300 asta | MIG + DEX | HR+10 | Bolt Damage | One-handed | Melee You may attack Flying creatures, but you take -3 to the roll. Stokely's Specialties Accessory: Ring of the Occultist - 600 asta Spells you cast with a target of "Up to three creatures" instead have a target of "Up to four creatures" (you must still spend additional Mind Points for the fourth target). Accessory: Spare Magicannon Chamber - 800 When you summon a Magicannon, you also receive an extra Elemental Chamber, matching the previous elemental type you stored. Accessory: Ring of Denial 600 asta When you cast the Dispel spell (Core Rulebook, page 192), its MP cost becomes "10 × T" and its target becomes "Up to three creatures". Accessory: Lightcatcher Cage - 800 asta You are Resistant to bolt and light damage. If you enter Crisis, the effect of this accessory ceases until your next rest. Accessory: Ancient Pocketwatch - 600 Asta When using the Entropist skill Stolen Time, you may use any of its options one additional time per skill use (paying requisite MP cost as normal). 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The fight doesn't stop when the last gnoll falls.In the clearing outside Norvale, rage finally breaks loose. Steel crashes. Spells burn. And when the dust settles, the party makes a choice they never thought they'd have to—burn the house behind them and disappear into the woods.
Why Internet Spells Are Dangerous! The Hidden Karma & Blowback No One Talks AboutIn this episode of Spirit Sherpa, your hosts delve into the intricacies of casting magic, specifically focusing on the consequences and ethical considerations of performing truth spells sourced from the internet.Key Topics Include:The importance of intentionUnintended consequencesKarmic implicationsCaution and discernmentMagical workingsFar-reaching effectsPersonal stories and experiencesInsights into responsible magic use00:00 Welcome to Spirit Sherpa00:49 The Importance of Audience Support02:35 Introduction to Internet Magic04:38 The Dangers of Online Spells06:07 Understanding Truth Spells08:52 Consequences of Casting Spells15:10 Ethics and Karma in Magic22:22 Personal Experiences with Magic34:11 Final Thoughts and RemindersKeywords:internet spellstik tok magictruth spellblack magiccurse blowbackkarma in magicspiritual consequenceswitchcraft warningdangerous spellsenergy work mistakesspiritual ethicsmagic gone wrongbaby witch mistakesspell backlashunintended consequencesenergy protectionspiritual sovereigntyempath protectionastral safetyspiritual awakening podcastmodern shamanismpsychic masteryenergy boundariesmanifestation gone wrongtruth is dangerousshadow work spiritualitynew earth consciousnessdualities in spiritualitySpirit SherpaIf you would like to learn more please book a Discovery Call here: https://kellesparta.com/discovery-call/Licensing and Credits:“Spirit Sherpa” is the sole property of Kelle Sparta Enterprises and is distributed under a Creative Commons: BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. For more information about this licensing, please go to www.creativecommons.org. Any requests for deviations to this licensing should be sent to kelle@kellesparta.com. To sign up for, or get more information on the programs, offerings, and services referenced in this episode, please go to www.kellesparta.com
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Scott K Smith is back on the podcast for our annual Winter Solistice catch-up! This year we talk about using magical intention to change your life, harnessing energy to help. When psychic predictions don't come to pass and what influences the outcomes. Heated Rivalry's cultural moment catching both of our hearts. And rooting into the real world and away from devices. Scott on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ScottKSmithPrevious Episodes with Scott: 189, 157, 144, 118, 60, 14Support the podcast!Patreon.com/fkdp (you can follow for free and get updates and freebies from me!)Venmo: @bevinbWork one on one with me: https://queerfatfemme.com/one-on-one-with-bevin/Buy my aerobics video! fatkiddanceparty.com/video4packAmazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1SJCL864DDKEH?ref_=wl_shareTee shirts: https://genuinevalentine.com/collections/fat-kid-dance-partyInstagram: @fatkiddanceparty @bevinspartyYou Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/SelfCarePartyBlog: queerfatfemme.comSubstack: bevinsparty.substack.comEmail list: http://eepurl.com/dyX3dbThreads, Tik Tok, bsky.app/, Twitter: @bevinspartyFacebook.com/bevinspartyLike/subscribe/review/send a link to a friend! It all helps!
Episode 104 features a conversation with the multi talented Rose Marie Machario, an author, actress, model, filmmaker, musician, and inspirational tarot reader whose creative and spiritual worlds are deeply intertwined. Rose writes and channels her tarot readings, blending intuition and storytelling in a beautiful way that is magical and grounded. In this episode, we explore her creative journey, her spiritual path, and how practices like tarot, yoga, reiki, and holistic living support her daily life and artistic expression. We talk about intuition as a creative guide, weaving magic into writing and film, developing a personal spiritual practice, and finding balance between self care and creative output.
In this episode we share 3 Steps to becoming 'That Girl'. Key takeaways include understanding the difference between emotional expression and processing, mastering self-soothing techniques, and recognising the potency of words. Learn how to become magnetic, low maintenance, and confident while effectively managing stress and improving interpersonal relationships. 01:12 Becoming 'That Girl': Emotional Intelligence Edition 01:37 Emotional Expression vs. Emotional Processing 02:56 Setting Boundaries in Relationships 11:34 Self-Soothing and Nervous System Regulation 20:34 The Power of Words: Treating Them as Spells 27:45 Conclusion: Embrace Emotional Control for a Better Life IG: @marciacolosi | TikTok: @marciacolosi LI: @marciacolosi | FB: @marciamiatke Ready to take your life and relationships to the next level? Follow The EQ Academy Official where you'll learn to optimise your emotions, leverage your feminine and masculine energies and show up your most confident and radiant self!
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Stand-up comedian Ben Roy is also an actor, writer, podcaster, and musician. He began his career in Denver, developing his stand-up at Comedy Works, and has since appeared at festivals including Just for Laughs, the New York Comedy Festival, and South by Southwest. His television credits include HBO's Funny as Hell and Comedy Central's Adam DeVine's House Party, Corporate, @midnight, and This Is Not Happening. Ben is a co-creator, writer, and star of the truTV series Those Who Can't, which ran for three seasons. He hosts the podcasts 97.9 The Rat Race on the All Things Comedy network and The Grawlix Saves the World. In addition to comedy, Ben is a musician and serves as the lead singer of the pop-punk band SPELLS.
The witches gather at the darkest point of the year to celebrate Yule and the return of the light. In this festive episode, Laylla and Chelle share some of their favorite Yule spells and crafts. Traditions from years past, practices for the present moment, and intentions for winters yet to come.From simple candle magic to honor the longest night to crafting seasonal altar pieces that welcome the sun's rebirth, they explore the many ways witches can work with the energy of the winter solstice. The conversation weaves together the practical and the magical, offering ideas for practitioners at every level.The witches also share tarot spreads designed specifically for this liminal time; one for the winter solstice itself and another for the full Yule season. These spreads help us reflect on what we're releasing with the old year, what seeds we're planting in the dark, and what we're calling forth as the light begins its slow return.Whether you're a seasoned Yule celebrant or new to marking the sabbat, this episode is full of inspiration, warmth, and the quiet magic of midwinter. Pour yourself something warm, light a candle, and join the witches by the fire.Got a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?We have a mailing address!Back on the BroomstickPO Box 106Salem MA 01970Email: backonthebroomstick@gmail.comYoutube FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website
Welcome, to this weeks Dark Minisode, Today, our long-time listener Marie shares a deeply personal account of what happens when a lifelong desire for paranormal proof finally answers back. What begins with a poignant childhood loss, evolves into decades of searching for connection beyond the veil...but finding the dangerous line between curiosity and invitation, the psychological and physical impact of fear, and the sobering realisation that not everything responding to a call is what we hope to find. Marie's experience is a haunting reminder that some doors, once opened, do not easily close.Stay safe,Kevin.We're giving a full weeks trial of our Patreon away! Just head over on the link below and away you go!www.patreon.com/thedarkparanormalIf it's not for you? Simply cancel before your trial expires, meanwhile enjoy FULL access to our highest tier, and thank you for being the best listeners by miles.By making the choice of joining our Patreon team now, not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all our episodes, including video releases of Dark Realms, it can also give you access to the Patreon only podcast, Dark Bites. Dark Bites releases each and every week, even on the down time between seasons. There are already well over 160+ hours of unheard true paranormal experiences for you to binge at your leisure. Simply head over to:www.patreon.com/thedarkparanormalTo send us YOUR experience, please either click on the below link:The Dark Paranormal - We Need Your True Ghost StoryOr head to our website: www.thedarkparanormal.comYou can also follow us on the below Social Media links:www.twitter.com/darkparanormalxwww.facebook.com/thedarkparanormalwww.youtube.com/thedarkparanormalwww.instagram.com/thedarkparanormalOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DARKPARANORMAL for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out Mood and use my code DARKPARANORMAL for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
“EXORCISM” by Ray Bradbury | When her mailman husband delivered a package of forbidden books to the woman up the street, Elmira Brown finally had proof of what she'd suspected all along — and she wasn't about to let a witch win another election.IN THIS EPISODE: The name Ray Bradbury immediately brings to mind such fictional tales – classics, many of them… some of which I've narrated here in the podcast such as “The Jar”, “Skeleton”, and “The Small Assassin.” But as good as Bradbury was at writing about the paranormal, he could also write comedy – and in tonight's story he combines the two. “Exorcism” is a fun short tale about a nosy housewife who suspects an older woman in town is studying to become a witch… and decides to confront the old lady to voice her disapproval. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Exorcism” by Ray Bradbury, from the book “The Stories of Ray Bradbury” from Rosetta Books:https://amzn.to/49nrJTGWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: December 05, 2024CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/ExorcismRayBradburyABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness #RayBradbury #Exorcism #WitchStory #HorrorComedy #ClassicFiction #Witchcraft #ParanormalFiction #VintageHorror #ShortStory
Erika Kubick is an author, artist, recipe developer, and practitioner living in Chicago. In 2015, she founded Cheese Sex Death as a blog devoted to educating, exciting, and empowering cheese lovers everywhere. Since then, she has amassed an international following and published two books: Cheese Sex Death: A Bible for the Cheese Obsessed in 2021 and, her most recent, Cheese Magic: Seasonal Recipes, Plates, and Pairings out now. Her mission is to inspire others to connect with the natural world through food, ritual, and other earthly pleasures.On this episode, Erika discusses the connections between cheese and witchcraft, divine dairy deities, and magical feasting for the holiday season.Pam also talks about “fromage mystique,” and answers a listener question about simple rituals for burnt-out witches.Check out the video of this episode over on YouTube (and please like and subscribe to the channel while you're at it!)Our sponsors for this episode are Woodland Magic, Spells for Success, BetterHelp, and the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner, and Mithras Candle.We also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here, and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop.And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam's monthly online rituals, and more! That's patreon.com/witchwave