Death Coven

Welcome back dear listeners! We have an eclectic range of tales to share with you this week. Gather round the metaphorical campfire/taco bell parking lot at 11pm as the witches take you through our first ever "randomsode", where we just talk about whatever we want with no cohesive theme. Superstitions? Neanderthals? Divine madness and vengeance? We got it all baby! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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***TRIGGER WARNING***

This episode contains discussions that may be sensitive for some listeners, including mentions of child abuse, infant death, and infertility. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome back to another installment of our ancestor series, dear listener! In this one, Skye takes the lead exploring the rich history of the Celts and Scotland. From fierce warriors, to scandalous royal affairs, listen and learn as we delve...

Test your Death Coven knowledge! For our 20th Episode, Skye hosts a special "Who Said That?" challenge. River and Poppy face the ultimate test: identifying which of the three of us uttered the most bizarre and out-of-context lines from our previous episodes. Place your bets on who will get the most correct. Join us for the fun and celebrate 20 episodes of Death Coven!

How many did YOU get right?

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What's that in the sky? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a 7 mile wide asteroid destined to end life as we know it? No, it's another Poppy-sode heading straight for your ear holes! Don't worry, the impact of this episode probably won't disrupt the global climate causing a decades long winter. Probably. 

This week, Poppy talks us through the Big 5 Mass Extinctions. What was the world like? How did it happen? Wha...

Welcome back listeners! In this weeks episode we're kicking off a series all about honoring our ancestors and where we came from. Join us and listen to River yap about the Pennsylvania Dutch practice of Braucherei, folk remedies for man and beast, and their own candid feelings about modern day Christianity in general. As with all folk systems of belief it's important for us all the be respectful to those who practice. Alw...

Gather 'round the Cauldron, listeners, because Death Coven is serving up a cryptid potluck! This week, Poppy, River, and Skye are each bringing a dish to the table-a cryptid of their choosing-and trust us, the menu is...eclectic. 

Poppy delves into the eerie depths of the forest, exploring a creature that mimics the familiar, yet holds a chilling, uncanny twist. Prepare for unsettling encounters and a lingering sense of unease ...

Hey hey hey, grab your favorite deck and get ready to LEARN because this week we're diving into a new series about the Major Arcana! We'll talk through the Fool, the Magician, and the High Priestess, diving deep into the symbolism of the cards. Who are they? What do they want? And which one gave birth on a horse? Join us and find out.

**To skip the hypothetical and get straight to the content go to 10:49**

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Welcome or welcome back dear listeners! Join us in this weeks episode as River takes us through the fascinating and sometimes heartbreaking story of St Francis of Assisi. Learn about the man who founded a revolutionary religious order in medieval Italy, wrote the first poem in vernacular Italian, and charmed most everyone that met him through his sincerity, humor, and conviction. You'll also learn some ways of working with St ...

Join Skye, River, and Poppy on a purrfectly delightful episode of the Death Coven Podcast: Meet the Cats!
Get ready for some serious feline fun as we introduce you to our furry friends: Mow, Garnet, Pickle, Berry, Angus, Hermes, and Harvey. We'll share their unique origin stories, quirky personalities, adorable appearances, and how these seven captivating creatures enrich our lives (and sometimes disrupt our recordings).

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After a little holiday hiatus, the witches are ready to slap down some strange stories about unbelievable deaths from the 13th to the 21st century. Can you spot which story is fake, or will you get Chef Boyardeed?

If you would like to skip the hypothetical, this game ends at 8:11.

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• Paris as it was and as it is, or, A sketch of the French capital : illustrative of the effects o...

Hi everyone, just dropping a little note to let you know that we will not be releasing an episode this week.

Additionally, beginning in 2025, we will be shifting to an every other week cadence. Don't worry, we'll still drop fresh hot new episodes every other Thursday, and we may have some fun bonus content in the works...

Until we see you again, happy holidays, blessed Yule, be safe, be well, you are lov...

**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains content that may be disturbing to some listeners such as animal death, suicide, suicidal ideation, as well as prolonged conversations about deaths of real people. If you are not in a place to listen to this type of content we understand and suggest you skip this one. Keep yourselves safe <3

Join the coven as we delve into a deeply personal and introspective conversation about ou...

Come along with the witches this week as we take you through four haunted locations around the world! Each place has its own chilling tale—whether it’s a haunted hotel in Colorado, a hospital in Alabama, a centuries-old Scottish fortress with a bloody past, or the largest ossuary in the world.  Prepare for a tour through the world’s most haunted places, where every shadow has a story to tell... 

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Poppy-sode Part 2!  Grab your mourning veil and prepare to be spooked, because in this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the weird and wonderful world of the Victorian Era—a time when death was just a little extra. We’re talking about bizarre deaths, over-the-top funeral rituals, and ghosts that love to.....undulate? 

This week, Poppy tells us some curious tales from the time that highlight the wacky beliefs and practic...

It's time for another Poppy-sode! 

Join us this week as Poppy takes us on a meandering journey through Victorian funeral fads and fancies.  In this episode, we explore the Victorian obsession with death, including quirky customs like floriography (the language of flowers), and how capitalism shaped mourning practices. We’ll also dive into the death-adjacent careers that thrived during the Victorian era and much more. ...

Join your favorite witches, River, Skye, and Poppy, on a culinary journey through the divine realms! This week on Death Coven, we're exploring the fascinating world of foods associated with different deities.

Discover the symbolism behind offerings to The Morrigan, such as apples and milk, and delve into the underworld delicacies favored by Persephone and Hades, like pomegranates and quince. We'll even discuss the more sho...

Welcome back dear listeners. In this weeks episode the witches are talking about mental health, how it impacts and intersects with their spiritual practices, and how they cope during The Dark Half. The colder seasons can be hard on us all for various reasons, but with cunning, compassion, and creativity you can find new ways to not just endure, but find beauty in the darkness. Hopefully by joining Skye, River, and Poppy in this epi...

In this spine-chilling follow-up to our Halloween special, your favorite death witches return to explore the bizarre audio phenomena that occurred during our last episode, along with some other spooky happenings that followed recording. But the mysteries don’t end there—during this very recording, more inexplicable sounds and disturbances make their presence known. Is it the work of spirits....or just weird technical glitches?

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