Best B Cunning Podcasts (2024)

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Techniques of Magical Healing 1:28:53

17h ago1:28:53

1:28:53

Salt opens the floor on the grounding elements of magical healing and sorcery in health. Exploring the logics of oral charms, Galenic medicine, and medical astrology, he leads the gang through a round table discussion of the key principles of protecting and nurturing long-term health in one's spiritual practice—through all holistic means, magical a…

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Law Stay Away and Magical Resistance 1:43:44

6d ago1:43:44

1:43:44

B. Key brings the fire to passionately advocate for the use of magic in anti-fascist resistance. After a brief overview of some of the most critical Supreme Court cases that have eroded civil liberties in the United States, Key provides a miscellany of sorcerous workings to resist the state, evade the law, and protect our communities—especially tho…

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Birth Omens and Witch Marks with Rose Aurora 1:51:55

20d ago1:51:55

1:51:55

Sorceress, Fairy Seer, Trollkvinne, and dear friend of the show Rose Aurora returns for a discussion about the various signs that manifest in clusters at birth, puberty, and beyond to delineate proclivities for certain kinds of magical pacts. We cover questions concerning lack of free will and choice, what does having "the gift" entail across our c…

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Witching the Witch Bottle 2:01:27

2M ago2:01:27

2:01:27

Sfinga leads the gang through a survey of the counter-magical tactics employed by witch bottles. From Blagrave’s "Astrological Practice of Physick" all the way to Harry Middleton Hyatt's collections on hoodoo and conjure, the Dragon, Wolf, and Owl engage in some quick maths: early modern humoural theory + pins + heat + a witch's bladder = an absolu…

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Foam-born Aphrodite 2:29:35

2M ago2:29:35

2:29:35

After six months of continuous labour, Sfinga and B. Key at last unveil as much as can be said publicly about their profound experience pilgrimaging to the Sanctuary and Rock of the Goddess of Love's birth. Pouring their hearts out in celebration of a theophany, numerous physical manifestations of spiritual presence, remarkable omens of nature, and…

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Alchemy and Spiritual Perfume with Austin Fuller 1:48:43

3M ago1:48:43

1:48:43

This week we welcome diviner, perfumer, and conjurer Austin Fuller of BanexBramble and the Southern Bramble podcast. Austin joins Sfinga and B. Key in a heartfelt and riotous discussion on perfume and spiritual colognes, from their creation under the auspices of alchemical patrons to their use in glamour, sorcery, and the activation of spirits. We …

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The Book of the Images of the Twelve Hours of the Night 1:21:54

3M ago1:21:54

1:21:54

B. Key introduces the gang to his experiments with the aptly-named Book of the Images of the Twelve Hours of the Night. Beginning with an overview of the text itself and then diving deep into the properties of each associated talismanic image, the Owl goes over his personal experiences with the spirits and their manifestations, personal application…

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Hodie et Cras: The Feast of St. Expedite with Mahigan Saint-Pierre 1:42:49

3M ago1:42:49

1:42:49

Mahigan Saint-Pierre of Kitchen Toad joins us once again to celebrate the feast of our most beloved Saint Expedite! We giggle about our formative experiences with the martyr, reminisce on baking late night pound cakes after our petitions manifested even more quickly than we'd dreamed, and ponder why Mahigan's statue of the saint looks exactly like …

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Daji and Chinese Fox Worship with Red Hu 1:40:07

4M ago1:40:07

1:40:07

Sorceress, diviner, and Chinese folk magic practitioner Red Hu leads the gang through the story of Daji, the intelligent, sadistic, and supernaturally seductive fox spirit who allegedly brought about the fall of the Shang dynasty. We cover her legend from Xu Zhonglin's "The Investiture of the Gods," discuss the survival of Chinese fox cults and fol…

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Spiritual Hygiene and Sympathetic Magic 1:18:13

4M ago1:18:13

1:18:13

What lies at the heart of the concept of spiritual hygiene and what implications does it pose for sympathetic magic? Salt leads the team through an exploration of the relationship between different notions of ritual purity and spirit communion, a topic so often misconstrued with notions of morality, strict orthodoxy, and personal worth. Support us …

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Spirit Offering Protocols 1:29:25

5M ago1:29:25

1:29:25

The gang explores the ins and outs of offering protocols, from divination to presentation to disposal. The Dragon, Wolf, and Owl dive deep in consideration of when to make them, what to give, how different actions and foods influence spirits during workings, and how to clean up and dispose of weekly treats and lavish annual feasts alike. Support us…

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Troubleshooting Your Sorcery 1:34:47

5M ago1:34:47

1:34:47

B. Key leads the gang through an exploration of what to do when your magic doesn't work out the way you intend. From partial successes to outright roadblocks in materia, technique, taglocks, or spiritual sabotage, the Owl provides a thorough account of how to keep your wits sharp and your spells sharper. Support us on patreon.com/TheFrightfulHowls …

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Planetary Conditions in Traditional Astrology 1:31:47

5M ago1:31:47

1:31:47

Salt brings out his astrological cunning to explain the importance of planetary conditions and necessity. Explaining the underlying implications of angularity, aspects and zodiacal shares, the Wolf explores how different contexts shape condition in the astrological figure. Support us on patreon.com/TheFrightfulHowls and follow us at twitter.com/Fri…

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Encountering the Djinn with J.M. Hamade 1:41:04

6M ago1:41:04

1:41:04

Astrologer, artist, author, and fellow podcaster J.M. Hamade of "starnightdwell" joins the gang for an exceptionally thoughtful conversation on the hidden djinn. From literary motifs in Qur'anic scripture, Arabic grimoires, and the One Thousand and One Nights to the trance possession rituals of Zār and Gnawa cults, J.M. provides a vivid and articul…

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Kitsune-tsuki, Fox Familiars, and Witchcraft Politics in Japan 1:41:50

6M ago1:41:50

1:41:50

Sfinga explores some of the historical, anthropological, and medical scholarship on the phenomena of kitsune-tsuki: fox spirit possession or "attachment". From Meiji Period medical and religious reforms to the anxieties of socio-economic upheaval in villages, the Dragon considers culturally-negotiated categories of "madness" and trance, the politic…

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Faeries, Fact, and Fiction with Rose Aurora 1:54:35

7M ago1:54:35

1:54:35

Sfinga and B. Key are joined by their dear friend, the impeccable sorceress, Fairy Seer, and Trollkvinne Rose Aurora. Trained in trolldom, rootwork, and a sorcerous lineage of Celtic origin, Rose brings her deep erudition and practical cunning to evaluate some of the prominent tropes about the Fair Folk. How do the Good Neighbours differ from spiri…

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French-Canadian Folklore with Mahigan Saint-Pierre 1:17:52

7M ago1:17:52

1:17:52

Cows that are also werewolves, trigger-happy priests who curse more than witches, and a stone bearing the ass-print of the Devil Himself—the world of French Canadian folklore is full of some of the most hilarious motifs and cantrips. Mahigan Saint-Pierre, witch and proprietor of Kitchen Toad, joins the crew for a wild ride on the wild hunt canoe of…

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Balancing Traditions with Gary Noriyuki 1:35:39

8M ago1:35:39

1:35:39

Ceremonial tattoo artist and practitioner of rootwork, Quimbanda, and Thai necromancy Gary Noriyuki joins the crew to discuss what it means to participate deeply and authentically in multiple spiritual lineages. From apprenticing under elders in traditional modes of study to making use of the mediumship skills which inevitably carry over, Gary demo…

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The Immortal Faith in Northern China 1:35:36

8M ago1:35:36

1:35:36

Salt takes us on a journey through the worship of the Wǔdàxiān in Northern China: the Fox, Weasel, Serpent, Hedgehog, and Rat Immortals of the Chumaxian tradition. Covering the history, cultural roots and influences, and trance possession rites of this rich current, Salt shares his love of the Five Great Immortals in a deeply evocative exploration …

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Pacts Praxis 1:32:33

9M ago1:32:33

1:32:33

Some sorcerers are born with pacts, some achieve pacts, and others have pacts thrust upon them! Sfinga, Salt, and B. Key delve into personal considerations on intimate spirit alliances as more than just reciprocal agreements forged in trade, but transformative convergences of mutual oaths, duties, and license to conjure one another. Support us on p…

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Gathering Materia 1:26:56

9M ago1:26:56

1:26:56

Sfinga and B. Key reflect on recent sorcerous adventures—and all the dirt, hagstones, brick dust, and herbs harvested along the way. Diving into the tips and tricks of collecting, storing, and using materia, the duo consider how to seem innocuous and invisible when gathering spicier dirt, trading with spirit merchants for greater boons, pacts which…

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So You Think You Can Ward 1:49:53

10M ago1:49:53

1:49:53

The gang reunites with a vengeance to discuss what it means to test your own protection magic. Taking turns sharing stories of practical enchantment, Sfinga, Salt, and B. Key consider ways to improve upon wards, how to check that they are indeed in place, what to do when protective amulets break, verifying disturbances and intrusions, and being war…

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Fotamecus, Lord of Time 1:42:00

10M ago1:42:00

1:42:00

Sigil, servitor, egregore, god(?) - Fotamecus is everything, and we're just Ken(jurers). Sfinga and B. Key tackle the origins, magics, and memetic self-replication of the Internet's favourite time-bending spirit. From his construction as a temporal compression glyph to his current status as a godform of fluid, malleable time, the Dragon and Owl con…

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The DKMU's Assault Against Reality 2:00:00

11M ago2:00:00

2:00:00

The gang immanentizes the eschaton in this blast from the past! B. Key returns to his magical origins and leads Sfinga down the rabbit hole of the DKMU. From its early origins on OccultForums through the present day, Key explores the history of one of the most successful chaos magical movements and traverses through the pantheon of godforms that pa…

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Super Incantation Bowl 1:42:39

11M ago1:42:39

1:42:39

Sfinga leads the gang through the spiraling words and worlds of Near Eastern incantation bowls. Rife with the poetics of exorcism and courtly judgement, and populated with a cast of satans, liliths, "no-good-ones", and the gods, angels, and even rabbis who bind them, this episode considers the cunning of the Syriac and Jewish Babylonian Aramaic gen…

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A Divination Primer 1:42:11

11M ago1:42:11

1:42:11

The gang follows up on Episode 6: Scrying the Spirits with a miscellany of tips and tricks for beginner and veteran readers alike, marking the second installment in the recurring series of practical insights to sorcery informed by their direct experiences. The Dragon, Wolf, and Owl chime in on the importance of not over-divining, thoughts on the li…

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I'm the Schratmann! 1:19:01

12M ago1:19:01

1:19:01

B. Key delights us with a tour into all things Schrat: an ambiguous and exquisitely folkloric category of spirits hailing from nature, the hearth and home, and from the devil's own collection of souls to imbue manmade creations with life alike. Traversing through German, Dutch, and Estonian folklore, Key navigates through the winding paths of the S…

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Hagstones and Hol(e)y Rocks 1:20:01

1y ago1:20:01

1:20:01

Witches love a forked stick and a holed stone! Sfinga and B. Key explore our favourite of companions, the eggs, eyes, and spines of serpents, the wounds and sighs of the stars, the vigour and descent of the gods: hagstones. Featuring lore from the British, Germanic, and Slavic sources, this episode considers some of the general folklore on these mo…

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Scrying the Spirits 1:36:48

1y ago1:36:48

1:36:48

In a turn for the practical, Salt contextualizes the Renaissance worldview behind the sensory perception of spirits within the Western philosophical tradition, while B. Key gives us some hard-won insights into developing mediumship. The first in a (hopefully, extensive!) series on spirit perception across cultures (and scrying specifically in multi…

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The Cult of St. Guinefort 1:31:10

1y ago1:31:10

1:31:10

Sfinga and B. Key tackle this week's episode together to examine the Official Goodest Boy, St. Guinefort. Reflecting on their shared love of canine magic, the Dragon and Owl explore the origins of St. Guinefort's veneration, his predecessors in the field of folklore studies, and the litany of saints and sorceries coalescing around the heliacal risi…

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Six Degrees of Tom Driberg 1:54:06

1y ago1:54:06

1:54:06

Taking a brief intermission from our folkloric deep-dives, B. Key conjures a Pride month special on the wild and hilarious life of Tom Driberg: journalist, gossip columnist, poet, communist, Member of Parliament, possible spy, friend of Aleister Crowley, bacchanalian socialite, and gay icon. What would a necromancy of the Right Honourable Lord Brad…

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Weretiger King 1:48:35

1y ago1:48:35

1:48:35

The first installment in a recurring theme across the podcast: shapeshifters and witchcraft! Sfinga starts us off with a survey of some of the folklore surrounding weretigers in India, China, and Southeast Asia. People who become tigers, tigers who become people, tigers as mercurial shamans and blood-sucking witches alike, an early pandemic Joe Exo…

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Exorcism in Antiquity 1:43:39

1y ago1:43:39

1:43:39

Salt explores a sample of the historical roots of the connection between grimoiric conjuration and ritual exorcism. Focusing on antiquity in particular, he takes us through a journey of the relationships inherent in exorcism: hierarchies of divine beings, messenger spirits, and the coercion and supplication of spiritual powers by priests and magici…

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Toadmen, Horse Jading, and Leapers Between 1:36:41

1y ago1:36:41

1:36:41

Sfinga leads us through an exploration of toad witches and the toad bone rite, horse jading, East Anglian self-initiations into witchcraft, and the Society of the Horseman's Grip and Word. Key wrestles with his past Chumbley phase, Salt delights us with his accents, and Sfinga manages to bring it all back to dragons once again. Support us on patreo…

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On the Eve of the Great Enterprise 25:54

1y ago25:54

25:54

Welcome to The Frightful Howls You May Hear! Join Sfinga, Salt, and B. Key of the "With Cunning and Command" blog on a journey through folklore, witchcraft, grimoires, and plenty of sorcerous experimentation. In this preview, our hosts introduce the show and give a taste of the kinds of topics to come. Support us on patreon.com/TheFrightfulHowls an…

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