Wands and Fronds

Witch's Familiars, Catnip, and Cat Sí

Join Nick and Shannon as they talk cats!

Nick gives an intro to familiars, and rants a bit about the appropriation of the term "spirit animal" (hint: Wands and Fronds does not approve).

Shannon covers an herb that will (maybe) get your kitty high, and has tons of medicinal and magical benefits, Catnip! She also gives you an intro to cat sí - spookiness abounds.

For information on where to send bags of rubies, an invitation to Atlantis, or pictures of your own little kitty familiar (pet pics also accepted), you can email WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or message them on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod.

Beltane, Dandelion, and Isis

Join Nick and Shannon as they talk all things Beltane! Nick gives a brief history of the holiday and shares some ways you can celebrate it in these modern times.

Shannon dives into the medicinal and magical uses of dandelion (seriously, it can do EVERYTHING) and gives an intro to the Egyptian deity Isis - HBIC energy if you ever saw it.

For information on where to send bags of rubies, an invitation to Atlantis, or really anything your magical little heart desires you can email WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or message them on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod.

Cannabis Magic and the Green Man

Join Nick and Shannon for a special 420 episode.

Shannon talks about Cannabis THE PLANT and Nick talks about canna-witchery (shout out to all the green ladies). They rant a bit about pseudo-spiritual white guys with dreads, share a few helpful foraging hints, and finally share the sordid tale of the Green Man's "creation" (spoiler alert - it's a buzzkill).

For information on where to send bags of rubies, an invitation to Atlantis, or your very lewdest remarks, you can email WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or message them on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod.

Q&A Spectacular: The Sequel

Join Shannon and Nick for their second, spectacular Q&A! They discuss how they work with the fae, which placements they'd change in their birth charts, and what type of tree they'd fornicate with. This very special episode is brought to you by our amazing listeners.

To contact these witches (and get info on where to mail a bag of rubies), you can email WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or message them on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod.

Wands and Fronds...and Friends!

Join Shannon for a conversation with (very) special guests Kelly and Eileen! While Nick is out, Shannon interviews two witches about their personal practices and their favorite plants. There are also plenty of laughs to be had as they discuss their childhoods (traumatically hilarious), being hometown hot, and their very favorite pop-culture witches.

For information on where to send bags of rubies, or to send in your questions/comments/lewd remarks for the next Q&A spectacular, you can email WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or message Nick and Shannon on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod.

The Morrigan, Oxalis Triangularis, Plus a Chart Reading

Join Nick and Shannon for a fun-filled episode. Shannon covers Oxalis Triangularis and the Morrigan – we know we promised this one quite a long time ago…sorry about that.

Nick gives Shannon a chart reading, which is a fun preview for those of you that will take him up on his offer to do some practice chart readings, and you get to learn a bit more about Shannon's super lopsided chart.

 

For information on where to send bags of rubies, or to send in your questions/comments/lewd remarks for the next Q&A spectacular, you can email WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or message them on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod.

Magic through the Zodiac: Aries

Join Shannon and Nick for something a little different. In the first installment of Magic through the Zodiac, they discuss the boss baby of the astrological calendar – Aries! Shannon gives an overview of the sign, its strengths and weaknesses, and talks about some herbal allies to help our Aries friends on their journey. Nick dispels some myths about this sign, and discusses their magical strengths (and also includes some helpful tips on how to incorporate them into your craft).

To let these witches know what you think about this new series, you can reach out to them at wandsandfrondspod@gmail.com or on Instagram @wandsandfrondspod.

Ostara, Pan, and the Wiles of Trickster Deities

Join Shannon and Nick for another turn of the wheel as they discuss Ostara! Nick gives a great historical overview of this sabbat and the goddess it’s named for, and teaches us all about his very favorite deity (and inspiration for Satan and Capricorn?) Pan.

Shannon talks about Lonicera, or Honeysuckle, and both witches reminisce about the copious amounts of wildflower nectar they consumed as kids. She also covers the perils of waltzing into a casual relationship with trickster deities just because it happens to be April Fool’s Day (spoiler alert, not a great idea).

For information on where to send bags of rubies or to send Nick some lewd remarks for his upcoming birthday, you can email WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or message them on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod.

Let’s Talk About Spring (Altars That Is)! Plus Pet-safe Houseplants.

Join Shannon and Nick for some springtime sprucing! Nick talks about great options for your spring altar, and also gives a VERY important NickTalk (like TedTalk, but witchier) about the dark side of the global crystal trade and how to source more ethical pieces. Shannon covers Asase Yaa and gives a good rundown on pet-safe houseplants – because you deserve beautiful plants that won’t kill your favorite little creatures.

To contact these witches to let them know what you think about the show (only accepting accolades at this time - jk...sort of), share your suggestions for Nick’s very low-light porch, or send them some ethically sourced rubies you can email WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or message them on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod.

The Danger of Cults (and the Fiddle Leaf Fig)

TRIGGER WARNING: In this week’s episode, Shannon and Nick discuss cults, religious trauma, and other subjects that might be triggering for some listeners. Please take care of yourself.

Join Shannon and Nick for a dive into the murky waters of CULTS! Don’t worry though, they don’t expect you to have twenty folding chairs available at any time (an actual requirement from one of the aforementioned cults), but you will hear Nick report on the experiences of a close friend who was in a cult for a time. They have a long talk about TERFs in the witch community (something that Wands and Fronds vehemently opposes), and specifically discuss the very public and very awful comments made by the founder of Dianic Wicca.

On the lighter side of things, Shannon covers a plant with a CULT FOLLOWING (get it?), the Fiddle Leaf Fig. She also accidentally offends wandering Greek poets (again, big apologies), and shares a ritual to help you heal from religious trauma syndrome.

To get in touch with these witches to share rubies, invitations to Atlantis, suggestions for Nick’s north-facing balcony, or to just let Shannon have it for her careless comments aimed at the wandering poet community, you can email WandsandFrondsPod@gmail.com or message them on Instagram @WandsandFrondsPod.