Desperate House Witches
This show is rated R for language and subject matter. Your host is Raina Starr (aka, ”The Bitchin’ Wiccan”). Conversations with amazing members of the magical community. New shows weekly. Check local listings. Replays available on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music within 24 hours of live broadcast.
Episodes

Saturday Oct 30, 2021
Saturday Oct 30, 2021
The incredible author, Deborah Blake, joins me to discuss her newest book - "The Eclectic Witch's Book of Shadows".
Please visit: https://deborahblakeauthor.com
An abundant source of magical information, The Eclectic Witch's Book of Shadows is perfect for both Wiccans and eclectic Witches interested in building their own practice from the ground up. This beginner-friendly guide is modeled on a traditional Book of Shadows but is flexible enough to be personalized. With helpful sections on herbs, stones, spells, rituals, and more, this beautiful hardcover book makes practicing Witchcraft easier, simpler, and more fun.
Popular author and eclectic Witch Deborah Blake shares her wisdom on a variety of topics, including candle magic, divination, correspondences, and magical recipes. You’ll meet the gods and goddesses, discover powerful invocations, and explore ways to celebration Pagan festivals and holidays. Extensive color illustrations by well-known artist Mickie Mueller enhance your magical journey, inspiring you to achieve your goals.

Saturday Oct 23, 2021
Saturday Oct 23, 2021
Author Patti Wigington visits to discuss her latest release, "Wicca Journal For Begiiners, With Spells, Rituals, and Remedies".
Wicca Journal for Beginners will be available October 19!
From the author's website:
I’ve been practicing as a witch and a Pagan since about 1987ish, and in that time I’ve learned a lot. I’m the founder and high priestess of a local coven, I read Tarot for funsies, and am a licensed minister in my home state of Ohio. In addition to having a Real Grownup Job (with the world’s most patient boss), I spent thirteen years, from 2007 to 2020, as the host of the Paganism & Wicca pages on About.com, which later became ThoughtCo and then LearnReligions. That led to a lot of opportunities, including speaking engagements and the chance to teach workshops, as well as the ability to write a few really cool books on witchy stuff.
For more information, please visit: https://www.pattiwigington.com/

Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
It's that time of the year again! Join me and my dear friend Dr. Debra Burris (http://www.buckthornfarms.com/) for an hour of conversation and hanging out.

Saturday Oct 16, 2021
Saturday Oct 16, 2021
Author Heather Greene joins me to discuss her book, "Lights, Camera, Witchcraft - A Critical History of Witches in American Film and Televsion".
From Llewellyn:
No industry has been as influential at shaping the popular notion of what it means to be a witch quite as much as Hollywood. This book traces the fascinating history of witchcraft and witches in American film and television. From Joan the Woman and The Wizard of Oz to Carrie and Charmed, author and film scholar Heather Greene explores how these films helped influence the public image of the witch and profoundly influenced how women negotiate their power in a patriarchal society. Lights, Camera, Witchcraft uncovers fascinating insights into the intersection of entertainment, critical theory, gender studies, and spirituality.
About the Author:
Heather Greene is a freelance writer, journalist, and editor. She received a B.A. in film at Wesleyan University and an M.A. in film studies from Emory University. She also studied film and theater at Cornell University and the University of Paris. She has written for Religion News Service, Turner Classic Movies, The Wild Hunt, Circle Magazine, Patheos.com, and other outlets. She is a member of Circle Sanctuary, Covenant of the Goddess, and the Religion Newswriters Association.
For more information, please visit - http://www.heathergreene.net

Friday Oct 15, 2021
Friday Oct 15, 2021
I am joined by the amazing Amy Blackthorn for a discussion of protection magic.
For more about Amy's teas, books and classes, please visit:
https://blackthornhoodooblends.com/

Saturday Oct 09, 2021
Saturday Oct 09, 2021
Author Jessica Marie Baumgartner joins me to discuss her latest book, The Magic of Nature.
To learn more about this author, please visit:
https://jessicamariebaumgartner.com/

Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Authors of Besom, Stang & Sword - Chris Orapello and Tara-Love Maguire - return for another hour to catch me up on what they've been doing! Please check out their website at https://www.infinite-beyond.com/
and their podcast, https://www.infinite-beyond.com/down-at-the-crossroads/

Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Join Star Bustamonte (News Editor - The Wild Hunt) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches) for this month's news!

Saturday Oct 02, 2021
Saturday Oct 02, 2021
Join me for another conversation with Ciel Luciole, proprietress of The Starspun Crystal Path.
From the Etsy site:
Welcome to the Starspun Crystal Path! Here you will find crystal bundles lovingly handpicked with intention to bring magic into your life. I choose all the crystals myself and select each one individually for their intended bundles based on how they harmonize with the other crystals. All the crystal allies in my care are well loved and handled with respect until they find their new home. We are starting small but I have big dreams for all that this path could become so be sure to check back often!

Friday Oct 01, 2021
Friday Oct 01, 2021
JOIN TALIESIN AND RAINA FOR A DISCUSSION OF POLITICS
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