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Life is… whatever you make it. That's why I'm doing this podcast. During my life I have been through my ups and downs but remaining positive in the face of adversity has been essential for me. After overcoming cancer 5 times, I have recently been given the news that my last chemo treatment hasn’t worked and I’m currently terminal. My daily battle with cancer is a constant and painful fight but I am determined to leave a legacy and give back as much as I can to others. The Life is… podcast is ...
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The Total Bellas After Show recaps, reviews and discusses episodes of E!'s Total Bellas. Show Summary: In addition to twin sisters Nikki and Brie Bella being two of the most popular divas in recent WWE history, they are romantically involved with two former WWE champions on the men's side, John Cena and Daniel Bryan, respectively. That quartet is at the forefront of this show, which provides a look at their lives away from the bright lights and big stage of the world-famous arenas where they ...
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Tune in every other week as Stella Cheeks & Erin Cline discuss the state of the world, their never-ending reading lists, and occasionally talk about professional wrestling. It's the same Not Your Demographic you've come to know and love. They're just no longer pretending to care about wrestling. It's the circle of life.
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“Giving It up For Less” is a podcast about oversharing hosted by actress and comedian Lauren Ash (Superstore). If you know Lauren, you know she’s someone who often talks about her real life in very public settings. Lauren is joined by old and new friends to share real stories about their lives that they probably shouldn’t tell. Tune in each week to catch a new story that you didn’t know you needed to hear. "Giving It Up For Less" is produced by Embassy Row.
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Honey and the Hex

Folklore, Myths, Legends, and Witchcraft

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Honey and the Hex is a sibling duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Each episode, join Tansie and Tatum as they delve into magick and mystery, at the crossroads of myth and reality. Using personal anecdotes, they shine a light on the past and how it’s not always as distant as it seems. Artwork by Wee Moody Judy
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Spring is here! Ostara, also known as the Spring Equinox, is a pagan festival that celebrates the arrival of spring and the balance of day and night. It is one of the eight Sabbats in the wheel of the year, marking the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Summer Solstice. In this episode, we explore the goddess Eostre, why eggs are main cha…
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Romulus and Remus, Mary Kate, and Ashley. It’s hard to deny that the world finds twins fascinating. But what of the mythology and the darker side of our obsession? Today we explore twins Joanna and Jacqueline Pollock, whose family was convinced they were the reincarnation of their siblings who tragically died - and Broadmoor’s Silent Twins, Jennife…
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When you think of Valentine’s Day, do you think of commercial hell wrapped in a bow? What if we told you you could exchange that cheap chocolate and cuddly bear for a blood-lusted orgy and a new partner every year? In this episode, we explore how a Roman orgy, goat thongs, and an executed priest shape the 14th of February. Content warning: animal s…
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How much would you risk for aesthetically pleasing walls? Just ask the Victorians. Their lust for lavish lifestyles resulted in their swift demise. In this episode we explore a beautiful but deadly pigment, William Morris’ mesmorising patterns and the so called inheritance powder that may have poisoned Napoleon. Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeya…
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Don’t have a home security system? We’ve got you covered. Stop thieves entering your house by chopping off the left hand of a felon, seasoning it, pickling it in piss and displaying it in your window. In this episode, we explore the uses of the hand of glory, what surfaces in the gallows, and the horrors of Hagley Wood. Join our Coven on Instagram …
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Did you know there are approximately 30 thousand lochs in Scotland? We’ve all heard of the Loch Ness Monster, but how about the lesser-known creatures who inhabit the many waters of Scotland? Today we explore the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond and what lies beneath the lyrics Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter to…
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Want to know how to get away with not paying your £10000 bill at The Langham, and get a complimentary lifetime stay, and soft towels? Be a ghost! In this episode, we explore The Langham's sordid history, mysterious guests, and the horror behind room 333. Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If yo…
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Disclaimer: This isn’t Twilight. London in the 1970s was in a vampire frenzy. And who better to solve it than two self-proclaimed vampire hunters battling it out on Parliament Hill? Sit back, grab a stake and your favourite libation, as we take you on a journey from Victorian > 1970s paranormal London. Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ …
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Un-Loki for some? It is said that If 13 people sit at a table, then one of them must die within a year and Fear of the number 13 is widespread in Western superstition. But how did the number and Friday become such an infamous collab? Whack on your Jason Voorhees hockey mask as we explore Loki’s gatecrash into the Valhala private feast, the 13th gue…
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No time to wash your clothes this month? Look no further, the Bean Nighe is here for you. She offers a free laundrette service from her business by the river - hashtag Girlboss! The only catch? Your clothes must be covered in your own blood, and you may not live to see your fresh linen. In this episode we explore one of Scotland’s most chilling ome…
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Erin & Stella talk about wrestling! They breakdown their Double or Nothing feelings, dunk on MJF and wonder what the hell is going on with Ruby Soho. Plus, Ricky Starks love, a reminder to vote with your money and the books they've been reading and enjoying. Books mentioned: Wallet Activism by Tanja Hester Abolition for the People: The Movement for…
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We're back and we're pissed! Enjoy 40+ minutes of ranting about the fall of Roe vs. Wade and what exactly that means. But don't worry they lighten it up with a sweet rave and, of course, their book recommendations! Visit https://abortionfunds.org/ to see how you can help! Books mentioned: Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman As You Wish: The Incon…
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Imagine you’re walking the beach, about to go fishing for your supper, but instead unearth a gigantic Bronze Age monument which had been submerged under the water for thousands of years. That’s exactly what happened to John Lorimer in the Spring of 1998, but that’s not the end of this controversial story. Today we plunge into the water as we voyage…
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If you live in London, it’s likely you use the tube most days without a second thought. Did it ever occur to you that we shouldn’t really have dug that deep - through plague pits, burial sites and sacred soil. In this episode, we explore the hauntings of the London Underground, the tragedies on the tracks and the trapped souls still plaguing the li…
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It's the last NYD with a pregnant Erin because that baby is COMING OUT! Erin is freaking out but so is Stella! It's our first podcast baby y'all! But never fear they still read an embarrasing amount and have the appropriate (re: negative) feelings about the return of Ronda Rousey. Books Mentioned: Point B by Drew Magary/ Descent by Alexandra Wood/ …
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You’re living in Medieval times and your neighbor accuses you of stealing their favourite spoon but do you get a fair trial? Of course! Just whack out the sieve and shears and leave it to Divination. In this episode, we explore the uses of Cunning magick to find stolen treasure, heal ailments and even seek revenge. Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@hon…
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An insight or refresher of the Sabbat! Imbolc, also known as Saint Brigid's Day, is the halfway point between the winter solstice (Yule) and the spring equinox (Ostara). Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to support us, you can buy us a brew, https://ko-fi.com/honeyandthehex thank…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin is carrying around a kettlebell in her tummy, and Stella is wearing her high school lacrosse uniform in public! They break down what they've been reading, rant about this dumb countries attack on women's rights, rave about the return of Jon Moxley, and answer the age-old question "zombie apocalypse or robot a…
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It's the first NYD of 2022! Erin & Stella decide to mix it up and talk about the state of women's wrestling. Everybody loves a throw back. Plus, they share their first reads of the year and have a good laugh at the expense of The CW. --- Books Mentioned: --- Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales --- In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play by Sara…
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Want to marry the love of your life? Then you better not mess with the fae. This is a live episode recorded at the London Podcast Festival, with special guest The Mage’s Well. Journey with us to the Isle of Man, expect life-sucking banshees, feisty fae and crushing warnings of greed. Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitte…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, it's the end of the year as we know it! 2021 is almost a wrap, and Erin & Stella are closing out this disturbing year with bad bikini waxes and Supernatural obsessions. Here's hoping for a better 2022, but we're not holding our breaths! --- Books Mentioned: American Cult edited by Robyn Chapman And Then There Were…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin is eating like a queen, and Stella is contemplating the destruction of public property. --- Books Mentioned: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman My Friend Anna by Rachel DeLoache Willaims Girls & Boys by Dennis Kelly The Coming Storm by Micheal Lewis Feeding the Dragon by Sharon Washington Sexuality: A …
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Strolling along Camden High Street today, it is hard to imagine a time when it was rural. A time where witches inhabited what are now our local haunts (literally). If you’ve never picked up a ouija board during a drag show, then look no further... join us in the iconic Black Cap pub! Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitte…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin is getting violently kicked by her unborn child, Stella is creeping on ebay and they may or may not be planning an art heist. Books Mentioned: In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaimen Ghost Letters by Baba Badji Murder Most Actual by Alexis Hall The Werewolf's 15 Minutes b…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella are tired, covered in whipped cream and love ONE cowboy champion. Books Discussed: Not His Werewolf by Annie Nicholas A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas Filthy Animals by Brandon Taylor It by Stephen King Sho by Doulas Kearney Some things I still can't tell you by Misha Collins The Burning Gir…
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Where do science, spirits and plants combine? This episode we chat with Medical Herbalist Vicky Chown about plant folklore, the synergy of nature and how to avoid accidentally poisoning your friends. Vicky was born and raised in London. She had a calling to study nature from a young age and didn't let city living get in the way. Her passion for her…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin is pregnant in a blanket fort, Stella got a new dog and wrestling is good sometimes! Books Discussed: Expecting Better by Emily Oster A Thousand Times You Lose Your Treasure by Hoa Nguyen The Only Good Indians by Stephan Graham Jones Books of Blood Vol 1 by Clive Barker The Burning Girls by C.J. Tudor It by S…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella are muddling through their anger at the irrevocably damaged American health care system and at all the ceilings that need to be painted. Thank god for Venom, baseball, and Hangman Adam Page! Books Discussed: Velvet Was The Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Twice Alive by Forrest Gander Ornamental by Juan…
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Can’t afford £13,000 rent a month in Mayfair? No worries, we have the perfect place for you to haunt without paying a penny! Come spook around W1 with us as we explore the terrifying stories of London’s paranormal property and the mist in the attic that frightens people to death. Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter to…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella are joined by their talented friend Warwick Johnson to discuss the upcoming Empty Grave trade paperback launch, his kickstarter and, of course, what books he's been reading. Books Discussed: Luster by Raven LeiLani Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Noir by Christopher Mo…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin is rolling around eating tomatoes and Stella is crying about Star Trek. They discuss true crime books, the sprawl of suburbia, AEW All Out and terrible terrible 2000s fashion. Pretty normal week all around. Books Discussed: Feminism A Graphic Guide - Cathia Jenaiti, Judy Groves & Jem Milton The Glassy, Burnin…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin DNF's a book, Stella freaks out about space, and they both buy in hard to save the whale propaganda. Oh, also f*ck WWE (forever and always) and Erin announces her pregnancy. Books Discussed: A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix Th…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin refuses to turn her fan off and searches for more books about gender while Stella cries about YA novels and fakes her own death. Oh, also f*ck Cody Rhodes and WWE forever and always. Books Discussed: Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe Gender A Graphic Guide by Meg-John Barker & Jules Scheele Seeing Gender by Iris Go…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella finally finish that terrible lesbian "erotica" and celebrate by dancing to disco music, quitting their jobs and taking a new malewife. Oh, also, get f*cking vaccinated and wear your damn mask. Books discussed: A Little Devil In America by Hanif Abdurraqib The Skeleton Crew by Deborah Halber Fingersmi…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella are holding on by frayed threads, but at least there is Supernatural Drama and Dark Order support to get them through even if they are reading the WORST book. Books discussed: The New Jim Crow - Michelle Alexander Klara in the Sun - Kazuo Ishiguro Hellions - Zeb Wells Heart Shaped Box - Joe Hill One …
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella are two busy bees! Erin is painting by numbers and learning about queer theory. Stella is fangirling over supernatural and being bullied by her cat. Pretty normal stuff. Books discussed: Fake Accounts by Lauren Oyler Queer a Graphic History by Meg-John Barker The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins Whate…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella are terrible audience members, Stella is mainlining comics, Erin is yelling at cops, and they both learn a little about themselves through listener-submitted peg/marry/kills. Books discussed: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison & Frank Quietly Superman: Whatever Happ…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin is on a road trip, Stella is into Superman, Cody Rhodes is an actual American Nightmare and Mr. Darcy deserves a pegging. Books discussed: The Fifth Elephant by Terry Pratchett Luster by Raven Leilani Sweat by Lynn Nottage Girl From the Other Side #10 by Nagabe --- Follow us! #NotYourDemoPod Twitter: @Stella_…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin has her fingers in too many (future) pies, Stella is taking stress naps, wrestlers hate crediting artist for their work and the AEW cameramen suck at their jobs. Books discussed: My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix The Wize Wize Beasts of the Wizarding Wisdoms by Nagabe Obit by Victoria Chang The Boss …
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin is coming out of a manic art phase, Stella is in lazy purgatory, and they both hate Lori Lightfoot and wanna smooch Colt Cabana (who is allowed to have a podcast). Books discussed: Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh Him by Elle Kennedy and Sarina Bowen Tiny …
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella discuss a month worth of books demolished, their personal existential crises, the importance of Bianca & Sasha main eventing WrestleMania, and why Erin is terrible for not watching Hannibal. Books discussed: Truly Like Lightning by David Duchovny The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún by Nagabe G…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella present you with a minisode! Sometimes life gets in the way but the Demogods are still here for you with that fresh #content. They discuss the joys of homeownership, the book their reading RIGHT now that they can't get enough of, Britt Baker's glorious crimson mask and another special Stella targeted…
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Grab that tomato juice and cover your mirrors! Today we explore the terrifying truths behind the woman reflected in your nightmares. Expect Tudor infused dread garnished with period pains so bad that you’ll need to burn a heretic at the stake! Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella read a book about a pandemic during a pandemic like a bunch of idiots, make fun of Kenny Omega while praising the genius of Eddie Kingston and argue over who would be more enjoyable to peg - John Malkovich or Drew McIntyre. --- Books discussed: Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris The Pull of the Stars by …
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella share their week in reading, philosophize on the reality of money, mourn Daft Punk, pimp time travel, and complain about AEW. Pretty standard stuff. Enjoy! Note: Some audio issues so pardon the quality. Recording in a pandemic is hard y'all! --- Books discussed: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silic…
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Prep your saddle… the UK is infested with headless horsemen. In this episode we gallop through the lands of Scotland and Buckinghamshire where we uncover the real people behind the legend. Heads will roll! Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to support us, you can buy us a brew, ht…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella talk about art, music, books, and THE ABSOLUTELY ABHORRENT TREATMENT OF THE AEW WOMEN'S ROSTER. But don't worry, they end on a high note with a Star Trek TOS fancast utilizing pro-wrestlers resulting in some truly transcendent ensemble. --- Books discussed: The School for Lies by David Ives By Night …
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The motorway construction that rocked an ancient burial ground nearby; could this be the reason behind the inexplicable hauntings at Bluebell Hill? In today’s episode we explore the ghostly hitchhiker who plagues the A229 in Kent. Buckle up! Join our Coven on Instagram ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠ and we're on Twitter too ⁠@honeyandthehex⁠. If you’d like to s…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella freak out about a book that you all should definitely read, dunk on old men complaining about wrestling, praise Alicia Fox and share who they would smack in the face with a loaf of bread. (Hint: JJ Abrams watch your back!) --- Books discussed: Red White & Royal Blue By Casey McQuiston Outlawed by Ann…
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This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella discuss the realities of traveling during covid, what television homes they'd love to live in, and their current mission to watch the entire career of Mitch Pileggi. --- Books discussed: Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America - Ijeoma Oluo Fauna – Christiane Vadnais Such a Fun Age - Kil…
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