A Court of Witches
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Episodes
324 episodes
The Witch and the Tsar Finale
In the finale of The Witch and the Tsar, we have a roller coaster of emotions. There is heartbreak and healing, and while it's not a happy ending, it's a real one.
Cryptids: The Beast of Bray Road
In this episode, we venture into the shadowed backroads of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, where the Beast of Bray Road has stalked local lore for decades. Through eyewitness accounts, cultural mythology, and the eerie psychology of monster sightings, we t...
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The Witch and the Tsar Part 6
This time we get a sort of fluffy set of chapters. Yaga is living happily ever after with her new family when the war catches up with them. Yaga has to head to the land of the dead to find her mother, and Vasily has to fight to defend their hom...
True Crime: Charles Walton
A brutal murder on a lonely English hillside. A body pinned to the earth with a pitchfork. And whispers that the victim was a witch.In 1945, the killing of Charles Walton shocked rural England and became one of Britain's most unsettling ...
The Witch and the Tsar Part 5
More of the plan is coming into play, and it's worrisome what will happen next for Yaya and her band of outlaws, especially with more of the Gods coming into play and Ivan running amok.
Folklore: Susanoo
In this episode, we follow the winding, emotional journey of Susanoo, the storm god whose stories are as wild and unpredictable as the seas he commands. From his sorrowful beginnings and clashes with his sister Amaterasu to his exile in Izumo a...
The Witch and the Tsar Part 4
We find out a VERY important detail in this episode!
Shadowed Past: Dr. James Barry
In this episode of Shadowed Past, we explore the remarkable life of James Barry, one of the most fascinating figures in medical history. Rising from humble beginnings to become a celebrated military surgeon and hospital reformer, Barry...
The Witch and the Tsar Part 3
We uncover new revelations and powerful gods in this episode, peeling back the mysteries surrounding Yaga and Ivan the Terrible as their stories begin to unravel.
Cryptids: United Kingdom
Today, we travel to the United Kingdom to find some creepy critters. We will be talking about the Black Shuck and the Loch Ness Monster.
The Witch and the Tsar Part 2
The story continues with Yaga at Ivan's palace, trying to find Anastasia's poisoner. Is she going to get herself in trouble in the process? Read along with us to find out!
Folklore: Amaterasu
This week, we step into the world of Amaterasu, the Shinto sun goddess whose disappearance plunges heaven and earth into total darkness. We explore the legendary cave myth, the chaotic actions of Susanoo, the dance that brought the sun back, an...
The Witch and the Tsar Part 1
If you've been with us since the beginning, you know that Russian folklore and the Romanovs are special to us. The novel we are starting next combines both of those things into one amazing story! Join us as we are introduced to Baba Yaga (the w...
Hemlock and Silver Finale
For the finale of this wild ride, we finally find out who pushed Anja into the mirror world and who is helping the mirror queen. But WHAT IS WITH THE SENTIENT HAIR?!?!
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True Crime: Mike Mansholt
Seventeen-year-old traveler Mike Mansholt vanished on the island of Malta in 2016. Eight days later, his body was found at the foot of the Dingli Cliffs — and when he was returned home to Germany, most of his internal organs were missing.
Hemlock and Silver Part 5
What if the true Queen isn’t dead but manipulating events from the mirror world???
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Hemlock and Silver Part 4
The more we explore, the more it feels like this whole mirror realm might hide even darker secrets—possibly even tied to the mysterious poisoner.
Folklore: Izanagi and Izanami
Moving on from the creation myths, we learn more about these two formidable deities and their origin stories, and some myths.
Hemlock and Silver Part 3
In this episode, Anja finally discovers what might be making Snow sick, and she finds a whole lot more than she expected!
History: The Trial of Stormy Daniels
Through the centuries women are accused of witchcraft and suffer for it. In this century men try to take that term and play the victim. Stormy Daniels is having none of it. Listen along to hear about her trials and the conclusion of our journey...
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Hemlock and Silver Part 2
We have several running theories that COULD happen, but no concrete evidence suggesting any of them is correct. However, there are new developments at the end of this episode that Anja will need to investigate to find who, or what, is harming S...
The Fake Uber Murder: Cautionary Tale of Samantha Lee Josephson
After a fun night out with friends, Samantha Lee Josephson made the responsible decision to call a rideshare to get home. Her story ends in tragedy, but her legacy has made the world safer for everyone.
Hemlock and Silver Part 1
We start a new literary journey with Anja, the poison master/healer, as she embarks on a perilous retelling of Snow White and travels through the magic mirror to find a cure that no one believes exists.
