This is the first episode of my new series, BIG MAMA HEX PODCAST - SPIRITED, chats on religion and spirituality, I sit down (virtually) with friend, Ethan Rode. Ethan is a practicing jew with a very wonderful story of connection to his beliefs through his familial history. He is also a recent graduate of Queen’s University in Canada where he studie…

I interviewed my husband, Hunter M. Yoder. He's an incredible artist and huge influence on my art and my journey to find my roots. Find out more about Hunter atwww.huntermyoder.com

In episode 35 I sit down (virtually) with Gail Kessler of Ladyfingers Sewing Studio in Oley. We talk about growing up PA Dutch and her journey to owning and operating Ladyfingers. We also, of course, talk about our love for the Oley Valley!Links:ladyfingerssewing.comhttps://www.facebook.com/LadyfingersSewingStudioandoverfabrics.com…

In episode 33 I am chatting with friend, fellow Deitscher and artist, Ben Rader! We talk about art, culture and music. It was a blast catching up with Ben and learning more about his childhood and life before we knew him. Check out his links below!Learn more:https://www.benjaminrader.com/https://www.instagram.com/benjaminraderart/https://www.facebo…

In episode 32 I am chatting with Robert Joseph Jones, new friend and owner of the amazing shop, Ysbrydoliaeth - Curiosity Shop / Magasin de curiosités. We discussed our shared backgrounds of Welsh and Deitsch along with Welsh identity, Robert's background in languages as well as teaching and writing poetry.Robert Jones, comes originally from Monroe…

In this episode I sit down with Rachael and Gene Kehler. I met Rachael years ago at her old fashioned candy shop in Boyertown, The Peppermint Stick. She is a wonderful person and we got along instantly! I never forgot her great energy and spirit. So when I found out she had become the president of The Boyertown Historical Society, I reached out to …

In episode 31 I sit down (virtually) with new friend, Ethan Rode. Ethan is a recent graduate of Queen’s University in Canada where he studied linguistics and politics, with specific interests in language revitalization and Spanish literature. Originally from Mohnton, PA, he grew up immersed in PA Dutch culture and language with his grandparents on …

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In episode 27, I sat down with Jack Montgomery! Jack is an author, American Shamans, speaker and singer/songwriter. We talk about his initial interests in community healers while doing fieldwork in regional folk religions for a course in Religion and Anthropology that evolved into a life-long pursuit. He also shares stories of his time with Lee Gan…

In episode 26 I sit down with Kathleen Walck, friend, art educator, craftswoman, shop owner, and we talk about her new adventure, and shop, Local Folk Creative Studio. Also her amazing embroidery work under Walnut and Laurel. It's so fun to catch up with this creative sister and do check out her amazing new shop and classes in Kutztown with the lin…

In episode 24, kindred spirit, Adam Kissinger, and have a wonderful chat about all things Deitsch, punk rock, cultural heritage, theater, Alba Method and being a creative! A wonderful chat!! Check out Adam, he's an incredible and witty human!Acting: www.lancasteractingschool.comRad Scrapple:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoD4c9Q8dwQaeX8kacxE6yQAl…

In episode 25 I sit down with friend and fellow Deitscher, Josh R. Brown. Josh is a professor of German, linguistics, and (American) cultural studies, especially folklore studies. He's a sociolinguist and linguistic anthropologist interested primarily in heritage languages and the interaction of language and identity. He also is a lover of weaving,…

In episode 22 I sit down with friend and pastor, Inge Williams. We discuss everything from healing to culture and even playing the banjo! Inge is an amazing human and it's an episode not to be missed! Please see the links below to find out more about the work Inge does with her congregation at Friedens Church Shartlesville.…

In episode 18 I sit down (virtually) with Charles Harley of Heritage Relic Hunters based in our beloved Oley Valley. We talk about growing up PA Dutch and his journey in relic hunting in our beautiful and richly historic, Oley Valley. We also, of course, talk about our love for the Manatawny Creek! Charles is a retired science teacher and also has …

In episode 21 I catch up with Jess McPherson. Jess is a self identified artist, teacher, student, hard-worker and community member. She is both PA Dutch and Native American and we discuss the intersection of those backgrounds, the work she's doing in social impact strategy and also, of course, art and all it's therapeutic ways of working in our pra…

In episode 20 I sit down (virtually) to chat with Len Smith. Len is a video producer who created a beautiful film in the 90's called Expressions of Common Hands-Folk Art of the Pennsylvania Dutch. It included many favorite and legendary PA Dutch folk artists at that time including Ivan Hoyt, Johnny Claypoole and Eric Claypoole. He recently followed…

In episode 19 I catch up with Angela Izzo. She is a painter from Boyertown whom I have admired from afar for years now and finally our paths have crossed and we got a chance to know each other better. What a kindred spirit! Her artwork is funny and honest! She's a mom and works full time, but alas still finds time to create amazing art work! She's …

In episode 17 I sit down with friend and fellow Oley Valley enthusiast, Beth Glick. Beth, her husband and their family own and run Glick's Greenhouse in Oley, Pennsylvania. Beth is also a creative, self-proclaimed, doodle artist! Her work is amazing and rooted in some brilliant Deitsch motifs. We talk about her growing up with strong Pennsylvania D…

Thanks to Mervin for sitting down to talk with me about Johnny Ott!

One episode 14 I sit down with Mandy Richardson.

Carol is a dear friend that I know from the Dolpehock Sanger Chor (PA Dutch only singing chor). She's the accompanist to the chor as well as Organist at North Heidelberg UCC. Carol's family is 100% PA Dutch and she's aDieffenbach of the Dieffenbach Organs as well as the most famous potato chips!Carol's grandfather was Victor C. Dieffenbach, a Penns…

Episode 20 I catch up with friend @chrislarosemusic , the other half of The Broken Spokes. One the the most sincere and authentic people I know! Chris is an incredible musician and maker. He's got a very natural creative spirit. We talk about music, being PA Dutch, being indigenous, how his creative parents influenced his commitment to living authe…

In episode 10 I catch up with friend and distant cousin, Douglas Madenford. He and I have collaborated on two children's books, PennyOlive and Davey Applebutter. I have also designed he and ChrisLaRose's album art and cd art for their self titled, The Broken Spokes album. He is a dear friend and Bruder in all things Deitsch! A born educator and lea…

In episode 8 I catch up with friend, Dr. Michael Werner. Dr. Werner studied PhD Linguistics at Universität Mannheim - University of Mannheim. He is from Ebertsheim, Germany and currently lives in Ober-Olm, Germany with his wife and three daughters. He founded Hiwwe wie Driwwe (translates to 'over here as over there') 25 years ago! "Hiwwe wie Driwwe…

In episode 9 I have a wonderful chat with artist/craftsman Geoff Davis! Geoff is a maker of lots of wonderful things! A printer, woodcarver, leathersmith, boatbuilder, luthier and naturalist. He is a Deitscher of our diaspora with a studio based in downtown Noblesville, IN. Geoff is also a teacher of workshops at his studio. He was featured in a be…

In episode 13 I chat with Keith Brintzenhoff, a dear friend and leader in our community! We talk about everything from Keith's early inspiration to his creative process. We talk about der Belsnickel, music, art, language and many other Wunnerbaar schtuff! Enjoy!Find Keith: http://toadcreekmusic.com/https://www.fireflybookstore.com/https://lyonsfidd…

In this episode, I have a Wunnerbaar conversation with my Deitsch sister Susan Hess. She is an herbalist The Still Room at Pitch Pines, and all around PA Dutch goddess. We talk growing up PA Dutch, her amazing work as an herbalist and writer. Learn more about Susan at http://stillroomatpitchpines.com/…

In this episode, I visit my friend Candace Perry, the curator of collections at The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center. We talk growing up PA Dutch in Robesonia and her amazing work curating the collection at The Schwenkfelder. If you haven't been- I highly recommend going immediately! It's a wonderful collection and wonderful folks! http://ww…

On my third episode, I interview Justin Schmoyer, Psychic Medium. He's a Deitsch brother and relative to me on my grandmother's side. We talk all things spiritual, Deitsch and living life to the fullest from the most mundane to the most profound moments! Find out more about Justin at: https://www.instagram.com/justin_schmoyer/…

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On my second episode, I interview Chef Steve Stetzler. He's the owner and chef at Deitsch Eck (Dutch Corner) in Lenhartsville, PA. A fascinating gem in Deitsch folk life with gut esse (good eating) and fantastic art by Johnny Ott and Ivan Hoyt. Find out more about Chef Steve and the Deitsch Eck at https://www.the-eck.com/…

On my first episode, I interview my husband, Hunter M. Yoder. He's an incredible artist and huge influence on my art and my journey to find my roots. Find out more about Hunter at www.huntermyoder.com

In episode 32, I get a chance to interview a friend, an amazing contributor to the modern research landscape in Pennsylvania Dutch studies, Alexander Lawrence Ames. He is an intellectual historian, material culture scholar, and library and museum professional based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With interests in the religious and cultural history …

In episode 13 I catch up with my friend and client, Sarah Linsenmaier. Sarah is a homesteader, herb farmer, chef and enchanted steward of her place and land. She and her husband Adam are currently working on renovating a property they have named Iron Rabbit Run. Iron Rabbit Run sits just inside the city of Reading and along the (former) Gravity Rai…

In episode 7 I catch up with friend, Ruthie Kølle. Ruthie studies and practices the art of herbalism from her home in the wooded hills of southeastern Pennsylvania. She lives in a cabin that is situated on the northern hem of my family’s 8th generation farm which occupies Lenape land. Her passion is to reconnect with and integrate traditional metho…

Let’s stumble down Holle’s Well - into the world of German and Germanic Folklore, practices, and magic, as well as other European fairytales and lore! From reading favourite fairytales and going into the meanings of each, to how to practice and (re)connect to the Old World magic.In this episode we are joined by our guest De Spoekenkyker to discuss …

Let’s stumble down Holle’s Well - into the world of German and Germanic Folklore, practices, and magic, as well as other European fairytales and lore! From reading favourite fairytales and going into the meanings of each, to how to practice and (re)connect to the Old World magic. In this episode we ramble on about Frau Holle, the symbolism that we …

Welcome to Down Holle's Well, the German Folkwitchery podcast hosted by Ella Harrison. Together we will tumble down the well of fairytales and practices from Old World magic with a focus on German and Germanic folklore and practices, as well as sharing and exploring various other cultures through the lens of tales and lore with our guests! Follow a…

Will the wolf outsmart seven baby goats? ---- Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. The more reviews, the easier this podcast will be to find. Thanks again!

What will happen to our heroine if she doesn't retrieve her spinning reel from the well? And what will her cruel stepmother do to her? ---- Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. The more reviews, the easier this podcast will be to find. Thanks again!…

Can a brother and sister make it in the wide world, when an evil witch is plotting their destruction? ---- Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this story, please leave a review and subscribe. The more reviews we get, the more listeners will find this podcast.

Who is stealing the king's golden apples? Can a gardener's youngest son be a hero? ---- Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. The more reviews, the easier this podcast will be to find. Thanks again!

Can a pretty cook outsmart her master? ---- Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. The more reviews, the easier this podcast will be to find. Thanks again!

Seven at one blow! But seven what? In our first episode of season 2, a little tailor makes a big impression--an outsized one, even. -- Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. The more reviews, the easier this podcast will be to find. Thanks again!…

On episode 16 I sat down to chat with friend from Germany, Patrik H. Feltes. Patrik is an "Autor at Autor / Schriftsteller / Freier Journalist", author, calligrapher and artist. It was really nice to talk with him about his life and work and also get his impressions of PA Dutch and our work. Very exciting to see all of the similarities in our cultu…

In episode 23 I sit down with kindred spirit Carson Kressley! A proud Pennsylvania German, we discuss all things from Deitsch designs, foodways and language. It was an absolutely pleasure to have a chat with Carson. He's really the most down to earth, kind and friendly person. Thank you so much for taking time to share your love for all thing PA Du…

Can a salad change the destiny of a young hunter? --- Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. The more reviews, the easier this podcast will be to find. Thanks again!

Can the Princess endure the trials required to rescue her brothers? --- Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. The more reviews, the easier this podcast will be to find. Thanks again!

The conclusion of "The Light Princess"--will the Prince succeed in breaking the curse? --- Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. The more reviews, the easier this podcast will be to find. Thanks again!

The Princess' wicked aunt hears of her love the lake. What new curses will she devise for the Kingdom of Lagobel? --- Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. The more reviews, the easier this podcast will be to find. Thanks again!…