Best Whimsy Co Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 31- An Education in Malice Pt 1 57:55

10h ago57:55

57:55

This week Hailey and Cody discuss the co-read for August, An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson! For this episode we will be spoilery for the first 15 chapters of the book. Books Mentioned: How to Bite your Neighbor and Win a Wager by D.N Bryn Au Paire Affair by Tessa Bailey Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina Bunker Hill: A City A Siege A Revoluti…

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Ep 30- Gaming and Booking! 1:03:51

5h ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Please excuse the sound change. We had some technical issues :) Today Hailey and Cody discuss the best books that pair with your favorite video games! The co-read for An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson starts next week! Be sure to read the first 15 chapters by 8/20! Books Mentioned: Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic by Meghan Ciana Doid…

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Ep 29- A Whole New (Book) World! 1:15:52

9d ago1:15:52

1:15:52

Today Hailey and Cody chat about the bookish worlds they want to live in! We also discuss our current reads and the morality of sharing ARC's without permission (spoiler alert: don't do it!) Books Mentioned: Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic by Meghan Ciana Doidge Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa Translated by Eric Ozawa B…

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Ep 28- We Have Page Fright and We Aren't Afraid to Talk About It 1:04:33

16d ago1:04:33

1:04:33

Today Hailey and Cody discuss books that intimidate them and how to overcome our bookish fears! Books Mentioned Pestilence by Laura Thalassa That Time I Got Drunk and Saved A Human by Kimberly Lemming I Was A Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski S. by Doug Dorst and J…

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Wishing Moons || Ep. 15 20:54

21d ago20:54

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Join me today as i share with you what Wishing Moons are, and a simple ritual to work with them! insta: @the_whimsywitch email: wishandwhimsyco@gmail.comBy Wish & Whimsy Co.

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Ep 27- 2024 Reading Goals Check-in: Halfway There Baby! 56:29

1M ago56:29

56:29

This week Hailey and Cody discuss their hot new reads, books that come out this week, the NYT 100 best books of this century, and give an update about their reading goals for 2024! Books Mentioned: Africa Is Not a Country by Dipo Faloyin Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung translated by Anton Hur Heads Will Roll by Josh Winning (out July 30th, pre-order now…

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Ep 26- Summer Reading, Had Me A Blast 49:48

1M ago49:48

49:48

Hello hive-minded readers! This week Hailey and Cody discuss how to best read in the summertime! Grab your sunblock, an icy beverage, and hang out by the pool while we give you our suggestions. Books Mentioned: Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood Mercy by Sara Cate Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks (out August 20th!) Cuckoo by Gretchen Felker-Martin We hav…

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Ep 25- Most Anticipated Books for 2024 Part 2! 56:40

2M ago56:40

56:40

This week Hailey and Cody discuss their most anticipated books for the second half of 2024! Check out these books we can't wait to get our hands on! Books Mentioned: The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei Perfectly Wicked by Lindsay Lovise (out Sept 17th!) The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey-- July 16th I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones-- …

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Ep 24- Best Books of 2024 So Far! 55:22

2M ago55:22

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This week Hailey and Cody discuss their favorite books of 2024 (so far). Tune in and be prepared to fill your TBR! Books Mentioned: Real Americans by Rachel Khong The Z Word by Lindsay King-Miller Blitzed by Alexa Martin Best books of 2024 so far The Partner Plot by Kristina Forest Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey Fu…

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Ep 23- Books for PRIDE! 57:56

2M ago57:56

57:56

Today Hailey and Cody discuss their favorite recommendations for Pride! Happy Pride Everyone!!! Books Mentioned: Funny Story by Emily Henry Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose Mercy by Sara Cate Blitzed by Alexa Martin Her Majesty's Royal Coven Series by Juno Dawson (Queen B comes out July 18th!) The Alder King Spring by Talia Greer House i…

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Ep 22- The Assassin and the Desert this book 1:29:05

2M ago1:29:05

1:29:05

This week Hailey and Cody discuss The Assassin and the Desert, announcing that they are dumping The Assassin's Blade, and giving their overall feelings on Throne of Glass! Books Mentioned: That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf by Kimberly Leming Translation State by Ann Leckie Hers to Rule by Coral Alejandra Moore Swift and S…

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Ep 21- The Assassin and the Healer 49:07

3M ago49:07

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Today Hailey and Cody chat about the novella The Assassin and the Healer in The Assassin's Blade novella collection by Sarah J. Maas. Books Mentioned: Book of Love by Kelly Link The Bridges of High Hill by Nghi Vo Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage Always Practice Safe Hex by Juliette Cross Neighbors Like That by Carina Taylor The Assasin's Blade by Sa…

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Ep-20 Assasins Blade Novella 1: Pirate King? Pirate Lord? 51:03

3M ago51:03

51:03

Today Hailey and Cody chat about the first novella in The Assasins Blade by Sarah J. Maas. Apologies for late upload and for poor audio on Cody's part :) Books Mentioned: The Book of Love by Kelly Link My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me by Jason B. Rosenthal The Brides of High Hill by Nghi Vo Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage Always Practice Safe H…

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Ep 19- Snacks to Sustain You During Reading 1:04:20

3M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

This week Hailey and Cody chat about romance in the desert, the upcoming co-read (Assasins Blade) as well as discuss their favorite snack/drink items for reading! Books Mentioned: Always Practice Safe Hex by Juliette Cross Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas Book of Love by Kelly Link Next week we will be discussing the f…

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The Moon is Made of Cheese & Reynard the Fox || Ep. 14 40:27

3M ago40:27

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This episode explores the folkloric belief that the moon is made of cheese, and its connection to the trickster Reynard the Fox! The book i mentioned is Lair of Theives and Foxes by Rebecca F. Kennedy and the series is the Korrigan Trilogy intro is: Magic in the Air by Geoffrey HarveyBy Wish & Whimsy Co.

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Book Preferences "Uncovered" 1:07:13

3M ago1:07:13

1:07:13

This week Hailey and Cody talk about their crazy schedules, Crumbl cookies and discuss what they like and don't like in book covers! Our June co-read is The Assasin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas Books Mentioned: The Deer and the Dragon by Piper CJ Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas Undiscovered Country by Charles Soule and Scott Snyder The Familiar by Leig…

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Ep 17- To Be Read? More Like To Be BuRied With 1:02:07

3M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

This week Hailey and Cody are discussing their reads, Piper CJ's new book, Throne of Glass finale, and discuss their current TBR lists! June co-read will be The Assasin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas Books Mentioned: The Deer and the Dragon by Piper CJ Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas Give us a review on your podcast app! Email: booksandbeespod@gmail.com …

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Labyrinths, Mazes, and The Flow State || Ep. 13 25:53

4M ago25:53

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Join me for a fireside chat about the symbolism of Labyrinths and Mazes. Find the closest labyrinth to you at labyrinthlocator.com Send me messages and feedback at wishcraftingpod@gmail.com or on instagram @The_whimsywitchBy Wish & Whimsy Co.

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Ep 16- Stop Slumping and Start Reading! 55:59

4M ago55:59

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This week Hailey and Cody chat about the Throne of Glass tandem read, announcing our next co-read, and sharing tips on how to get out of a book slump. June co-read will be The Assasin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas Books Mentioned: Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas Feral by Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner Need Me by Tessa Ba…

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The Books and the Bees Podcast Episode 15: Only One Room at the Inn! 1:28:00

4M ago1:28:00

1:28:00

This week Hailey and Cody discuss what they're reading, the latest TikTok drama, some romance award nominees and list off their favorite (and least favorite) bookish tropes! Books Mentioned: Intercepted by Alexa Martin Alder King Spring by Talia Greer (out TODAY 4/30/2024) Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas Finding me by Viola Davis (narrated by Vio…

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The Books and the Bees Podcast Episode 14: Book Bans update 57:45

4M ago57:45

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Today Hailey and Cody share some unfortunate news about book bans, some additional facts and figures, and they discuss what they are reading, including some upcoming ARCs! Books Mentioned: Mammoths at the Gates Nghi Vo Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands Try Not to Die: On Slashtag First Base by Ally Weigand (out today 4/23/2024!) Idaho passes anti…

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The Books and the Bees Podcast Episode 13: Ice Planet Barbarians Final Part! 1:03:05

4M ago1:03:05

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Join Hailey and Cody as they finish Ice Planet Barbarians and share their thoughts! They also discuss Take Action for Libraries Day and share their latest reads! Books Mentioned: Worst in Show by Anna E. Collins (out August 13th!) Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage The Angel of Indian Lake by Stephen Graham Jones Mammoths at the Gates by Nghi Vo Ice Plan…

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The Books and the Bees Podcast Episode 12: Ice Planet Barbarians Part 2! 1:02:57

5M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

This week Hailey and Cody discuss part 2 (pages 80-160) of Ice Planet Barbarians, the new Rebecca Yarros book, and their latest reads! Tune in to see how we feel about blue alien sexy time and space adventures. Books Mentioned: The Partner Plot by Kristina Forest Lady's Lunch: and Other Stories by Lore Segal Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage Out There S…

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The Books and the Bees Podcast Episode 11: Ice Planet Barbarians-Part 1 59:00

5M ago59:00

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This week Hailey and Cody discuss what we are reading, Hailey's new books, and cover Part 1 of Ice Planet Barbarians! Books Mentioned The Partner Plot by Kristina Forest Out There Screaming edited by Jordan Peele A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L Jensen A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal Give us a review! Email: booksandbeespod@gmail.com Instagram…

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The Books and the Bees Podcast Episode 10: 2024 Reading Goals Update 1:22:24

5M ago1:22:24

1:22:24

This week Cody and Hailey discuss the progress on their 2024 reading goals! The good, the bad, and the ugly. Books Mentioned: The Comeback by Lily Chu Fumbled by Alexa Martin The Cupcake Cottage by Jean Oram Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum translated by Shanna Tan April Read: For April we will read Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby…

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The Books and the Bees Podcast Episode 9: Book Tech! 1:00:36

5M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Today Hailey and Cody talk about the first ever Libby awards, and their favorite book tech/book apps! Books Mentioned: Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana The Comeback by Lily Chu Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay First every Libby Awards! Email: booksandbeesp…

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Affirmations by the River Styx || Ep. 12 10:59

6M ago10:59

10:59

I originally intended this to be uploaded for the recent New Moon, but here we are! This episode is releasing on a waxing crescent moon night, when the Moon has just come into alignment with Jupiter and Neptune. This is great astroweather for astral travel, guided meditations, and other-worldly magick. Crescent moons are my favorite, it feels like …

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The Books and the Bees Podcast Episode 8: Authors for Women's History Month! 54:04

6M ago54:04

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Today Hailey and Cody discuss their favorite women authors for Women's History Month! Books Mentioned: Faebound by Saara El-Arifi Also All that Moves Us A Pediatric Neurosurgeon, His Young Patients, and Their Stories of Grace and Resilience by Jay Wellons Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana Authors Mentioned: Rebecca F…

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The Books and the Bees Podcast: Episode 7- Book Social Media! 1:11:04

6M ago1:11:04

1:11:04

Tune into Cody and Hailey sharing their favorite book social media creators! This week we cover both Bookstagram and BookTok! Books Mentioned: Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross Caraval by Stephanie Garber Faebound by Saara El-Arifi Never Whistle at Night edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Join us for our first…

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The Books and the Bees Podcast: Episode 6: Romance Book Trends and Reading Habits 1:27:05

6M ago1:27:05

1:27:05

Join Cody and Hailey as they discuss popular romance book trends and their reading habits! Books Discussed: Witches Get Stitches by Juliette Cross Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas Join us for our first co-read! April we will be reading Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon! 2024 Romance Trends Email: booksandbeespod@gmail.com Instagram: @booksandthebees…

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The Books and the Bees Podcast: Episode 5- Black History Month Book Recommendations! 1:10:15

6M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

This week Hailey and Cody recommend books written by Black authors and discuss their favorite Black book-related Instagrammers and TikTokers! Books Discussed: The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest Maame by Jessica George The AI Who Loved Me by Alyssa Cole The Deep by Rivers Solomon The Davenports by Krystal Marquis The Reformatory by Tananarive Due…

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And So Brigid Went || An Offering to the Goddess of Poetry, Healing, and the Forge || Ep. 11 12:51

6M ago12:51

12:51

Please enjoy my adaptation of how the young goddess Brigid came to be who she is. This is the story I tell every year on Imbolc, and return to whenever I need to find some inner strength. I hope you enjoy your walk with Brigid. Blessed journeying, friends. This retelling is based off of the common tales of Brigid and inspired by the telling by Catr…

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The Books and the Bees Podcast: Episode 4- Valentine's Day Book Recommendations and New Book Portmanteaus! 1:13:03

6M ago1:13:03

1:13:03

This week Hailey and Cody discuss Valentine's Day book recommendations and mention new bookish portmanteaus! Books Discussed: The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest Quested by Michael Calero, Thomas Parson (writers), Kit Wallis (artist) Out of His League by Caroline Richardson Best Fake Fiance by Roxie Noir On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi Don't Let M…

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The Books and Bees Podcast: Episode 3- Fighting Book Bans! 1:17:30

7M ago1:17:30

1:17:30

Today Cody and Hailey discuss book bans, including states trying to pass book bans, the books being challenged the most in the US, and how to fight book bans! All references in the episode are linked below. Books Mentioned: The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2023. by John Joseph Adams (Series Editor) and RF Kuang (2023 Editor) Godkiller …

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The River Styx & The House of Hades || Ep. 10 32:43

7M ago32:43

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Join me, Wish Amaya, as we journey into the House of Hades to visit the largest and most notorious river of the Greek Underworld, and Our Lady of the Dark Waters, Styx. Connect with me on instagram @the_whimsywitch or @wish.crafting Send me a message at wishcraftingpod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/Wishcrafting…

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The Books and the Bees Podcast Episode 2: 2024 Releases! 1:27:09

7M ago1:27:09

1:27:09

This week Hailey and Cody discuss their most anticipated 2024 releases for the first part of this year! Get your TBR ready because you are going to want to keep track of all these buzzzy books! Books mentioned: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas Funny Story by Emily Henry Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo Not in Love…

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The Books and the Bees Podcast Episode 1: Welcome to the Podcast! 1:01:25

7M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Join Hailey and Cody as they introduce their brand new podcast The Books and the Bees! Hear how our hosts became readers, and their reading quirks! Email: booksandbeespod@gmail.com Instagram: @booksandthebeespod Thanks to The American Indie for the use of their song rendezvous. Give them a listen on Spotify…

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The Dilemmas of Daisy Dimple 18:47

1+ y ago18:47

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A smile and a flower can change lives. Daisy Dimple can't smile enough. At age 10, she plants flowers everywhere she goes, even in parking lots and sidewalks. She loves their scent and the beauty they bring to the world. Her 13-year-old brother Billy is a bully who’s jealous of her daisies and magic “hypnotizing” dimple. He calls her “Crazy Daisy,”…

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Mandy Dandie's Pink Lemonade 19:29

1+ y ago19:29

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With a little pink lemonade and a little musical magic, one special little girl can save her endangered neighborhood. Mandy Dandie refuses to let Sherwood Neighborhood—which is going downhill fast—be turned into a major freeway. People are unemployed and don’t talk to each other except to fight. Ruben Gruff offers to buy their backyards, and they’r…

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The Potter's House 12:01

1+ y ago12:01

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Being a willing vessel in the hands of the Potter can bring never-ending miracles. As legend has it, anyone who is a pottery student of Sage Conrad, a renowned potter in Charleston, South Carolina, is sure to experience a miracle, not like a hokey, made-up one, but a deep, mystical encounter that caused the person to change from the inside out. She…

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Father Time 15:36

1+ y ago15:36

15:36

Everything is made beautiful in its time, even if the Hours tries to steal your minutes. Time flies! In an abandoned lighthouse on the coast of Great Point in Nantucket, Massachusetts, an elderly bearded man opens the windows to a bright morning. Over time, he has converted the tower and its nearby buildings into The O’Clock Shop, where he makes an…

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All Angels 31:06

1+ y ago31:06

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One girl’s love, faith, and courage turn the tides of Heaven. Fourteen-year-old Joan Orleans is the wonder of the ages. In Medieval France, she has fallen madly in love with Michael, the youngest archangel. She loves to pray with him in the fields of France. Although she lives on Earth and he lives in Heaven, he visits her every day by traveling on…

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Shiny Nose 20:21

2y ago20:21

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When a little girl’s mother dies of cancer, a Christmas reindeer makes the world a brighter place. In 1939, when Robert May, a Montgomery Ward copywriter, decides to write a poem about a reindeer with a shiny nose, he hopes the world will become a brighter place. Many families could still feel the effects of the Great Depression. Instead of making …

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The Peaceable Kingdom 18:47

2y ago18:47

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Unlikely friendships, personal courage, and loyalty can save the day and bring peace to a troubled Kingdom. Eight-year-old Shirley the Lamb doesn’t think she matters much to anyone. She doesn’t have a tail because a lion bit it off. Her family always makes fun of her, teasing her because she lacks the wooly waggler and looks incomplete to them. Whe…

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The Green Man & The Wild Magic of Summer || Ep.9 38:12

2y ago38:12

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**this episode was recorded pre-rebrand and has a different intro than episodes 10 and beyond** Let's explore the Green Man and the energy he brings to the table as the Autumnal Equinox approaches. We'll discuss how this figure spans across cultures globally and explore 3 aspects of his energy you can call upon - no matter where you're at in life. …

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The Mary Nose Mysteries 19:14

2y ago19:14

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A magic camera leads a young photographer into mysteries only she can solve using the unexpected images that develop on her pictures. Talented but gawky 14-year-old Mary Nose— also known as “Nosy Mary”—inherits her photojournalist grandmother’s magic camera and sets up a secret darkroom. Mary loves feeling special but is troubled by the extra peopl…

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The Rowan Tree || Witchwood || Ep. 8 42:10

2+ y ago42:10

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**this episode was recorded pre-rebrand and has a different intro than episodes 10 and beyond** Today we will discover the magic of the Rowan! We'll talk about the many titles the Rowan holds, as well as the ways it can be a potent magical ally for a slew of magical workings. Connect with me on instagram @the_whimsywitch or @wish.crafting Send me a…

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The Bringer of Descruction || Persephone || Ep.6 58:58

2+ y ago58:58

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On this episode we take a deep dive into the real history and ancient power of Persephone, a long misunderstood and misrepresented deity. Let's discuss her real ties to the underworld, her children, and discover where her true power lies! Connect with me on instagram @the_whimsywitch or @wish.crafting Send me a message at wishcraftingpod@gmail.com …

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The Real Forbidden Fruit || The Pomegranate || Ep.5 34:12

2+ y ago34:12

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**this episode was recorded pre-rebrand and has a different intro than episodes 10 and beyond** Today we are examining how the Pomegranate truly influenced on of the most famous stories, ever, as well as examining how this fruit can aid you in reaching your own personal soverignty and tap in the Alchemist archetype! Connect with me on instagram @th…

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The Elder Tree || Blood Moon Eclipse || Ep.4 46:25

3y ago46:25

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**this episode was recorded pre-rebrand and has a different intro than episodes 10 and beyond** We kick off a series discussing the magic of trees by talking about The Elder Tree it's the folklore and medicine, as well as discussing the upcoming Blood Moon Eclipse of November 2021!!! Connect with me on instagram @the_whimsywitch or @wish.crafting S…

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