Wands and Fronds

Protection Magic, Tomatoes, and Apollo

Are you a Dale Gribble witch? Do you want to keep yourself protected in a less crazy way? Well, Nick's segment on protection magic is just what you've been looking for! Listen to this episode for an overview of various magical techniques to keep you and your home safe and secure (these are just magical suggestions y'all - we don't have a home security sponsor...yet).

After that, Shannon will take you on a journey into the dark recesses of the mind of a tomato-obsessed gardener (she's that gardener, but you knew that already). You'll also get a sweet introduction to the MOST Greek god, Apollo.

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Pepper Magic, Egyptian Sun Worship, and Horus

It’s spicy girl summer in this episode. Shannon talks all about growing peppers in containers so you can get your spice on even if you don’t have a lot of space! She also manages to wedge in a sleep sachet conversation…on brand. The witches also go off on cultural appropriation in a conversation about Voodoo. 

Have you ever wondered about how the Egyptians practiced sun worship? Well, this is the segment for you! Nick gives a history of how ancient Egyptians worshipped the sun (spoiler alert, we’re pretty sure a lot of Virgos were involved), and then gives you an intro to the falcon-headed man himself – Horus! Lots of semen talk ensues, and they give a strong warning against unwashed lettuce.

To send these witches a saucy email, get relationship advice, or even to figure out where to mail a bag of rubies, you can always reach these witches at WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or message them on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod. 

Candle Magic, Aloe Vera, and Hades

Candle magic is what? Fundamental! Nick gives an excellent primer on the gateway magical craft, including color associations and a strongly worded warning against unattended candles - insert smoky the bear reference here.

Shannon talks about the juiciest b***h in all the land, Aloe Vera (she's not just for sunburns). The segment also includes a homebrewed skin potion suggestion if you wanna get moisturized and magical...ized? She also talks all about "the Other Zeus", Hades! 

Should we just do an entire episode about sleep sachets? Do you have a bag of precious gems to unload? You can always reach these witches at WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or message them on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod.

Crafting Sigils, Hermes, and Peppermint

It's time for another basic witches episode. Nick gives an intro to sigils and how to make your own (visit our Instagram page @WandsandFrondsPod for accompanying images). He also discusses the deity with the MOST pumped up kicks in all of ancient Greece, Hermes - he's also the herald of the gods...or whatever.

Shannon talks about one of her favorite mints, Peppermint. She also waxes poetic about perhaps the greatest wizard of all time, Peppermint Butler, and cautions you against taking medical advice from that rando you went to high school with who is now trying to get you to join their MLM on Facebook.

Are you interested in sending in an idea for a future episode? Do you want to send Shannon good vibes for her mysterious opportunity? Do you have a bag of precious gems to unload? You can always reach these witches at WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or message them on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod.

Litha, Elder, and Áine

It's sabbat time, y'all! Join Nick and Shannon for the Litha episode. Nick gives some tips and tricks for celebrating Midsummer in style (no ritual sacrifices included...sorry). They wag a finger at MORE appropriation (come ON white witches, get with the program), and Shannon introduces a precious shrubby boy, Elder!

If you're talking Litha, you have to cover Áine - and Shannon does just that. Get a bit more insight on one of the most revered Irish goddesses (and a real bad b***h, if we're being totally honest). Nick ends with a harsh but necessary message for the Libras out there.

Are you interested in sending in an idea for a future episode? Or maybe you just have a bag of precious gems to unload? You can always reach these witches at WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or message them on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod.

Potato, Grounding, and Persephone

Join Nick and Shannon for a basic witches episode! They're getting FUNdamental today, and Nick gives a great primer on grounding. He also gives you the scoop on Persephone, and why we DO NOT ship her and Hades. They also talk about the strange suspicion of fruit that has apparently always plagued humankind.

If you're gonna learn about grounding, surely following it up with a deep dive on the humble potato is a must, no? Shannon tells you all about the world's favorite nightshade, and how you can use this delicious tuber in your craft and your kitchen! Finally, these witches discuss the willy-nilly advice to bury glass (FYI, dropping a message in a bottle into the ocean is straight up just littering...let's not injure future cockroach archaeologists).

For information on where to send bags of precious gems or citrine, email WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or you can message them on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod.

Joy Magic, Sunflowers, and Fand

Join Nick and Shannon as they get JOYOUS! Nick begins with some fantastic tips on magical ingredients that can inspire joy, and shares a homebrew spell that involves your doormat...and he even shares a CRYSTAL RECOMMENDATION (seriously y'all, this is breaking news).

Shannon covers the happiest flower of all, the Sunflower (she also shares its secret, poisonous dark side...insert dramatic music here)! She introduces a deity from the Isle of Man, Fand, which comes complete with some sexy bird talk.

Because these witches have yet to receive a bag of rubies, they are now accepting bags of Citrine. You can also reach out with questions about candle dressing, an invitation to Atlantis, or anything your magical heart desires by emailing WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or you can message them on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod.

Inspiration Spells, the Third Eye, and Borage

Join Nick and Shannon for an episode about finding your inspiration (because what a year we've all had).

Nick starts things off with some excellent spells and tips for getting your inspiration on, and then gives us an intro to the sassiest Greek gods - the muses!

Shannon introduces the bold and courageous Borage (Pale blue, cucumber flavored flowers? Yes please!). She also discusses a very strange conspiracy involving Nazis and fluoride...seriously.

If you want to send these witches rubies, an invitation to Atlantis, or share some of your art, email WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or message them on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod.

Magic for Emotional Healing, Lemon Balm, and Chiron

Join Nick and Shannon for an episode all about trauma, and how to use magic and herbs to support you on your emotional healing journey.

Nick starts things off with an excellent primer on magic to support your emotional healing work, including a great spell he learned about on Tumblr that involves a hammer and a geode - can't miss it!

Shannon covers a classic and easy to grow herb (that also might help relieve minor depression) - Lemon Balm! She also rants a bit about spiritual bypassing, the dangers of Goop, and gives an intro to Chiron (the centaur AND the comet).

For information on where to send bags of rubies, to share YOUR Chiron placement - which is only fair because Shannon already shared hers - or to tell these witches what they're actually known for, email WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or message them on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod.

Sleep Magic, Lavender, and Puck

Join Nick and Shannon for a sleepy, meandering episode with big "A Midsummer Night's Dream" vibes.

Nick provides an intro to sleep magic - things to help you sleep, and things to do WHILE you sleep. He also tells you all about the unexpected Shakespearean queer icon, Puck, and gives you some helpful advice on how to work with him.

Shannon covers the sleepiest herb, Lavender, and drops some important Catherine O'Hara knowledge.

For information on where to send bags of rubies, or to share anything that actually helps people sleep, email WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or message them on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod.