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Hello and welcome to the My 1-2-3 Cents Podcast! This show was created in 2014, four years after the My 1-2-3 Cents brand was officially born in blog and vlog form. On this show, host Kevin Hunsperger discusses the world of pro wrestling from the indy scene to AEW to WWE and more. Show themes include Movie Mania with cohost Chad Smart, 2 is Greater than 1 with cohost Tyler ‘Heath’ Hatton, The Interview with various guests in the world of wrestling, and Confessions of An Indy Ring Announcer, ...
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Why Did I Do That?

Lauren Wang, Yusra Sulaiman

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In a podcast made BY teens FOR teens, Yusra and Lauren introduce psychology in a fun & accessible way. They’ll dive into the depths of various scenarios that have made you wonder, ‘Why did I do that?’
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The Magick Kitchen Podcast

Leandra Witchwood & Elyse Welles

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Join Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles in discussions on magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. Leandra Witchwood is a Modern Witch and small business owner based in South-Central, PA. She founded the Magick Kitchen Blog, which has now evolved into The Magick Kitchen Podcast, co-hosted with Elyse Welles of Seeking Numina. As an esteemed author, she has written four transformative books on Witchcraft and s ...
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The Muppets have always been a big part of my life. It was a love for the Muppets that came long before wrestling. However, the two passions intersected on my seventh birthday. That story is the subject of this week’s podcast. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Tw…
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Elyse & Leandra welcome Steele Alexandra Douris to the Magick Kitchen to dive deep into the Victorian spiritualist movement, a foremother of witchcraft. We talk seances, ectoplasm, crystal balls, pre-Raphelite art and the medievalist movement, and how witches today can be inspired and informed about our history. Learn more about Steele at @steelear…
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John Cena has proven he has the wrestler-to-movie star cross-over appeal. This week on the podcast, we talk more about that with his latest film, Ricky Stanicky. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). Join the Facebook Group and have some fun! Y…
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Six years ago this week, I wrestled in a steel cage match. It’s the only time I’ve done this. But man, what an experience it was. This week, I reflect on that night and what led to the match against Roger Matheus. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123…
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Elyse and Leandra are joined by Devin Hunter, author of 'Houseplant Hortocculture' now available here from Llewellyn. We discuss indoor plant magic and green witchery, and a bit of behind the scenes of how the book came to be. Devin Hunter is the bestselling author of The Witch's Book of Power, The Witch's Book of Spirits, The Witch's Book of Myste…
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My daughter just graduated from high school, so I thought about when I graduated (1991) and where the wrestling world was. This week, I compared and contrasted some of the superstars and then compared them to the stars of today. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and …
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It’s Chad’s birthday, and I’m celebrating it with an episode of Make Me Choose. This time, it’s tag team partners. Thanks to all who weighed in. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). Join the Facebook Group and have some fun! You can also subsc…
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Madame Pamita joins Elyse and Leandra in the Magick Kitchen to discuss Ukrainian witchcraft, its similarities across the Baltic and Balkan states, and how today, during the Ukraine War, folk practices are stronger than ever. Madame Pamita is the author of Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft, coauthor of The Witch's Sun Sign Series: Cancer Witch with Ivo…
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Growing up, Kerry Von Erich was my favorite wrestler. For nostalgia purposes, he’s still on my Mount Rushmore, some 30+ years after his death. This week on the podcast, I chatted with ‘Pondwater’ Dave, also a Von Erich superfan. He was in the crowd the day Kerry beat Ric Flair for the NWA Heavyweight title (May 6, 1984). We chat about that day, wre…
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Getting to meet a pro wrestler is always a great adventure. At least it has been for me. I’ve been fortunate to meet more than I can remember at times, as I forgot to mention a handful on this week’s podcast. And despite having met some of the all-time greats, there are three who elude my list. Find out who they are on this week’s episode. Please l…
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Elyse and Leandra are joined this week by Ben Stimpson, author of Ancestral Whispers, an incredible book (perhaps the definitive one) on ancestor work. The veil is thin at Beltaine, as it is Samhain in the southern hemisphere, so May is a great time to joyfully connect to your ancestors. If you've been wanting to connect, this is the time to reach …
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The world lost a bright and creative mind in Bray Wyatt back in August 2023. WWE has been teasing the return of the Wyatt Family in some form or fashion. This week, Chad Smart and I talked more about what is necessary to make this a successful venture (in our opinion). Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents o…
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Rey Mysterio has been an icon in pro wrestling for over two decades. This week, I toast him with a Wrestling Under the Influence Podcast featuring a Mexican brew by Lil Beaver Brewing called PDC. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). Join the F…
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Elyse & Leandra invite you to join us at the kitchen witch's hearth, a new seasonal series where we share tips for the kitchen witch. We kick off season seven with Plant Allies, perfect for spring: how to meet them, and how to incorporate them into cooking and other kitchen witchery. FREE GIFT from Elyse: Full color Energy Protection Workbook! seek…
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Embark on an enlightening expedition through the ever-evolving world of cloud computing with our special guest, Anil Murty from Akash Network. Our conversation navigates the transformative landscape of cloud infrastructure, marking the pivotal moments that have led to the birth of decentralized cloud . Discover why Akash's innovative approach is sh…
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WrestleMania XL is over; we didn’t discuss it this week. Instead, Chad Smart and I flashback to the ten Wrestlemanias we’ve attended. It’s a fun trip down memory lane. What Manias have you been to? Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). Join the…
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The Road to WrestleMania continues on the podcast, and this week, we’re looking at how WrestleMania evolved in the 21st century. From ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin to the Undertaker to John Cena, we talk more about the brand and its evolution. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Inst…
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We're joined in the Magick Kitchen this week with Emma Kathryn, author of "Season Songs" and "Witch Life", talking about the way land spirits and folk practices can ground us in ourselves, especially when we come from a multicultural background. Emma talks with Leandra and Elyse all about her time growing up playing in the wilds, and the way that i…
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WrestleMania is a household word, but this week on the podcast, Chad and I look back to the 90s when the business and the brand took a noticeable dip. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). Join the Facebook Group and vote in the Enhancement Tal…
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WrestleMania season is my favorite time of year. This week on the podcast, I’m talking about a few of my favorite WrestleMania returns after a long hiatus from the event. Some Superstars in the conversation include ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin, ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper, and Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it!…
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We're talking Aries season and how all of us, no matter how much we've got in our chart, can harness the power of Aries season and make the most of the bustle of Spring. Diotima Mantinea has over 50 years of astrology experience, and is the recent co-author of Aries Witch, part of the Witch's Sun Sign series. Connect with her at uraniaswell.com Acc…
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The U.S. Express, Barry Windham, and Mike Rotundo have been announced for the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame. For one, I am excited to hear this announcement. I share a few memories of the team and the men behind them in a short podcast version. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagr…
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The Hall of Fame ceremony has become a staple of WrestleMania Week, and it’s one of my favorite things about this time of year. This week on the podcast, Chad and Kevin break down the event and talk about some of the ceremonies they’ve attended. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook…
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Pull up a chair in the Magick Kitchen as we sit down with Ivo Dominguez, Jr. With over 45 years in the Craft, Ivo shares stories and perspectives of the trends and changes over his life. He explores the astrological impact and explanations of the ebb and flow of so many topics: the solitary vs. initiatory approaches to magick, community ritual and …
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From a small town in Bihar to the buzzing tech hubs of Silicon Valley, Ankita Verma's story is nothing short of cinematic. As the co-founder and CEO of Persona, Ankita sheds light on her incredible journey through academia and the corporate world, culminating in her venture into the groundbreaking realm of Web 3. This episode is a goldmine for anyo…
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Sting has been a huge part of pro wrestling for nearly 40 years. On March 3, 2024, he’s wrestling his last match. This week on the podcast, Chad Smart and I look back at some of Sting’s highlights and talk about others who should have had a big sendoff for their career. A friend of the show, Kevin McCleery, lost everything in a recent house fire. A…
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It’s Presidents Day, and we’re celebrating with a look at authority figures in modern-day wrestling. Should Tony Khan take a more hands-on-camera role with AEW? Chad Smart and I discuss this. A friend of the show, Kevin McCleery, lost everything in a recent house fire. A GoFundMe is set up, but if you’d rather donate a figure or two to his young so…
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This time in the Magick Kitchen we're thinking on the challenges of baneful magic when it comes to matters of the heart. We're looking at every angle so you can know the right decision to make when it comes to using magic after a breakup to empower you forward on your path. This is part 2 on a Valentine's Day series on love magick, following part 1…
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Taylor Swift has been big business for the NFL, but what if Taylor dated a WWE, AEW, or TNA star instead of Travis Kelce? How would the companies have handled it? Would Swifties flock to the WWE Universe? Chad Smart (who has attended four Taylor Swift concerts) joins me for the discussion. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check…
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Bayley has officially punched her ticket to WrestleMania 40 and will be facing Iyo Sky for the WWE Women’s Championship. This week on the podcast, some thoughts on Bayley and a toast to her career over a can of beer called Big Hugs by Half Acre Brewing in Chicago. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Join the Royal Rumble contest t…
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"Go erotic, not erratic!" This month in the Magick Kitchen we're discussing love magick and all the complicated angles of it -- self love, s** magic, and more. This first episode we talk through all the angles of what love means and how to use that energy for your magic and to grow your spiritual practice. And join us for part 2, where we help you …
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The 2024 Royal Rumble is behind us, and we’re on the Road to WrestleMania with a stop coming up at the Elimination Chamber. This week, a few thoughts on the event and some of the behind-the-scenes drama at WWE. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Join the Royal Rumble contest too! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook…
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For 40 years now, Hulkamania has been running wild. Hulk Hogan won the WWF Championship on January 23, 1984. But what if Hulk Hogan never existed? This week on the podcast, Kevin shares six wrestlers he thinks could have been the face of the WWF in the mid-80s. Chad critiques the list. It’s big fun. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of…
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Join Elyse & Leandra as they welcome Nathan M. Hall, Elyse's fellow columnist at the Wild Hunt and debut author of "Path of the Moonlit Hedge: Animistic Witchcraft". We're discussing animism, from the commodification of herbalism, to the partnership-based power dynamic of spirit work, to mushroom magic and the psychedelic revolution of today, to, o…
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There’s no shortage of great questions for this week’s Ask My 1-2-3 Cents. I tackle everything from AEW to WWE and everything in between. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). Also, head over to the My 1-2-3 Cents Facebook group. You can also s…
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The Honky Tonk Man remains one of my all-time favorites. I’ve even had the great pleasure of meeting him a couple of times. This week, in honor of Elvis’ birthday, I’m drinking a beer called Fat Elvis by 4 Hands Brewing Company and watching one of my favorite HTM matches against ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage, from the October 1987 Saturday Night’s Main …
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In this episode, sit down in the Magick Kitchen with Leandra and Elyse as we welcome Astrea Taylor, author of "Inspiring Creativity Through Magick: How to Ritualize Your Art & Attract the Creative Spirit". We discuss the intersection of creativity and magick, and how as witches we can harness creative energy regardless of talent or audience. An ecl…
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We’re starting 2024 off with a movie review. Over the past week, Chad Smart and I have both seen The Iron Claw and offer our thoughts on this biopic. Have you seen it? What did you think? Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). Also, head over to…
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Merry Christmas! It is the Christmas Episode of the podcast. It’s a short and sweet list of gifts I’d give to a handful in the wrestling business. Let me know what you’d gift this year. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). Also, head over to t…
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Have a seat in the Magick Kitchen this Christmas with Leandra and Elyse as we welcome Kristoffer Hughes, creator of the Yuletide tarot and author of the Book of Druidry. Hear our personal tarot readings with the Yuletide tarot deck, and learn more about Druidry from the Chief Druid of the Anglesey Druid Order in Wales himself. Kristoffer is a Mount…
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Santa Claus has been a big part of the wrestling scene for decades. This week, I share my six favorite moments involving the jolly ol’ elf in the wrestling ring. And yes, I realized I said Episode 774 after the fact. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my…
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A Blessed Yule to all! A Secret History of Christmas Baking was such a delightful read, we had to fit this in as a bonus episode for the Yuletide season! This week in the Magick Kitchen we're sitting down with Linda Raedisch, a culinary historian and author. Learn more about Linda and buy her books, including her debut novel also released in 2023, …
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Festivus is an official holiday that Chad Smart and I have decided to observe this year on the podcast. We’re airing a few wrestling-related grievances as 2023 nears an end. What is something you’d like to change about the business in 2024? Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Ins…
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Join Leandra and Elyse in the Magick Kitchen while we welcome Wendy Mata, a bruja (Mexican witch) and owner of Bruja Power Botanica. She discusses her cultural approach to magic, the true power of the energy we can send with our magic, and the ways we can connect to our culture through magic and witchcraft. Wendy is an author, generational bruja (w…
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Sting will have his last match in March 2024 at AEW Revolution. However, I’m fantasy booking the Stinger’s last match at WrestleMania 40 this week. Let me know what you think of the six opponents I have in mind for the icon. A reminder that the 2023 My 1-2-3 Cents Wrestling Figure Drive has started. Drop off wrestling figures now at Castle Perilous…
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Music has been a big part of wrestling for decades, and now that WWE and AEW are using licensed music for some entrances, it’s conjuring up nostalgia. Over the weekend, we saw CM Punk return to the Survivor Series, but before we saw him, we heard that first scratch of Cult of Personality, and the crowd went nuts. This week, Chad Smart and I discuss…
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This time in the Magick Kitchen, we're delving into Hoodoo with Priestess Mawiyah Kai El-Jamah Bomani. 8th Generation Witch, Egun Medium, and a Priestess of OYA in the Yoruba system of spirituality, Bomani introduces us to hoodoo as not just a spirituality, but a practice of empowerment. From sex magic to kitchen spells and beyond, our conversation…
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Ask My 1-2-3 Cents is back and some really good questions for the My 1-2-3 Cents supporters out there. I really do appreciate it. From what commentary teams I’d like to be a part of to what is the worst match I’ve seen in person, there’s lots to talk about this week. A reminder that the 2023 My 1-2-3 Cents Wrestling Figure Drive has started. Drop o…
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I’ve been fortunate enough to have attended many live wrestling shows since 1984. Seeing Superstars like Ric Flair, John Cena, Hulk Hogan, and many more has been amazing. However, I have a wish list of individuals I never got the chance to see wrestle live. I share six of them in this week’s Six Cents. Who is on your list? A reminder that the 2023 …
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Join Elyse and Leandra in the Magick Kitchen as we welcome Jamie Della, author of Box of Magick. We're discussing the role of mentorship and how it inspires a magical path, and how witchcraft is an experiential practice that guides us to form an intuitive practice. Learn more about Jamie at jamiedella.com and follow Jamie @jamiedellawrites on FB an…
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