Magnolia Street | A Practical Magic Fandom Podcast

We’re kicking off our Elemental mini-series by digging into Earth—just in time for Earth Day! 🌎✨

In Practical Magic, Earth is more than just a background; it's a living force. From the rosemary by Sally's garden gate to the salt in the Aunts' Midnight Margaritas, the Earth not only holds the roots of family legacy... it holds memory, magic, and survival. 🌱🕯️

We’ll explore the grounding power of herbs, gardens, salt, ch...

We’re diving deep into the dark waters of Leech Lake—not the one in Minnesota (though we’ll explore that later), but the mysterious and enchanted lake from the Practical Magic book series. In Alice Hoffman’s story, this version of Leech Lake resides in Massachusetts. It’s said to be home to a serpent-like water creature that Faith Owens befriends—a being cloaked in shadow and folklore.

The Owens women often swim in its waters, thou...

In this delightfully unhinged episode, The Stinas slither into the underbrush of Appalachian folk magic to unearth the secrets of Rattlesnake Weed—a plant that walks the crooked line between healing and harm. With their usual irreverent wit and a healthy dose of side-eye for organized religion, The Stinas tackle everything from Granny Witch remedies and mountain ghost stories to the bizarre Pentecostal snake-handling traditions.

But...

Ready for part 2?! Let’s dive back into Practical Magic through the lens of the Major Arcana, aka The Fool/Hero's Journey. Last week, we analyzed The Fool through Justice cards of the Major Arcana. This week we're starting with The Hanged Man and rounding it out with card 21 -The World.

From Sally's quiet longing for normalcy to Gillian’s wild-hearted escape, and from the wisdom of Aunt Jet and Aunt Frances to the forces—both m...

This week on the podcast, we're diving deep into the first half of The Hero’s Journey—as seen through the enchanting lens of Practical Magic. Join us as we explore the path from The Fool to Justice, moving card by card through the Major Arcana and uncovering how each archetype reflects pivotal moments in the lives of the Owens women.

From Sally's quiet longing for normalcy to Gillian’s wild-hearted escape, and from the wisdo...

Sally Owens’ Verbena Botanicals shop is a whole vibe—but why did she name it after this seemingly unassuming little plant? And did you know verbena is also called vervain? We didn't!

In Practical Magic, verbena is more than just an herb—it’s a symbol of healing, love, and protection. While it plays a major role in Alice Hoffman’s book series, it’s only subtly included in the film—hidden in the name of Sally’s shop. But could the...

"Is that a snake tattoo!" It sure is! His name is Greg and he’s on Kristina's wrist! (Gillian would approve)

In celebration of the Year of the Snake, the Stinas slither down all the twists & turns of snake symbolism in the Practical Magic film as well as the book series. They analyze Gillian’s character arc as well as her fashion choices, and how they coincide with the snake-like persona she takes on since meet...

In this episode, The Stinas dive deep into the life and work of legendary composer Alan Silvestri, with a special focus on his enchanting Practical Magic film score. They discuss the behind-the-scenes drama of Silvestri stepping in to replace Michael Nyman’s lost score—was it just a business decision, or does some lingering resentment still haunt the halls of Hollywood?

As a follow-up to Season 2, Episode 57 on Michael Nyman, this e...

Hang on to your husbands, girls (and your wives!)—because this week, we had the absolute honor of sitting down with Executive Producer, Becky Hartman Edwards, the creative force behind what was the Practical Magic spin-off TV series, ✨Sudbury! ✨

In this special episode, Becky takes us behind the scenes of the gift that almost was, sharing insights into its development along side Sandra Bullock and Denise Di Novi, the magic that insp...

Welcome Hellhounds! In today's episode, we step into the shadowy world of the black dog—a figure both feared and revered in folklore, magick, and music. From the spectral hounds of British legends to the symbol of depression and fate, we unravel the deeper meanings behind this haunting archetype.

We'll then analyze the Black Dog in the film - was it there to warn Michael of his impending doom? Or was it the grim reaper c...

Welcome back, fellow color theorists! Today, The Stinas continue their venture down a technicolor rabbit hole to bring you PART 2 of last week's discussion revolving all around the color theory of the film Practical Magic!

Last week we analyzed the first half of the film, and this week we're picking it up from the morning after the Midnight Margarita scene and taking you through to the end of the film.

We're talking rose petals, dutc...

Welcome, fellow color theorists! Today, The Stinas make good use of their combined art backgrounds, spiraling down a technicolor rabbit hole to bring you this very vibrant episode revolving all around the color theory of the film Practical Magic!

Ever wonder why Gillian is dressed in green or why the reds are used sparingly with intention? Do you know why all the magick scenes are shot in an ethereal wash of blue?

Well, come find ou...

In this enchanting episode, we explore the deep-rooted symbolism and energy tied to hair. Diving into the iconic hair of Practical Magic from the Aunts' Gibson Girl style, to Gillian's fringe and Sandra Bullock’s natural locks. From its role in magical practices like tag locks to its cultural significance across eras and traditions, hair carries stories, power and intention.

Learn how braiding can become a ritual of intenti...

"These bands of color seem so real to Kylie that she has tried to reach out her hand and touch them, but the colors bleed into the air and disappear" - From the Book Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

In today's episode, The Stinas dive into the intriguing and mysterious world of auras, exploring their significance as energy fields surrounding all living beings. By popular demand from our Patreon community, we discuss th...

Welcome to the 2nd installment of our 2 part series about THE STAR! Join The Stinas as we take you through the Practical Magic Book series and the star's place among the Owens family. We also talk about the MANY different kinds of stars and their meanings, ranging from 3 pointed stars all the way to 14 pointed stars.

We also ponder why celebrities are called "stars" and examine their significance in ancient as well as ...

⭐"His favorite shape will be a star" ⭐

In this episode, we dive deep into the significance of Sally Owens' iconic Amas Veritas love spell and why one of her requirements was for her ideal man's favorite shape to be a star.

Enter Gary Hallet, special investigator, whose sheriff's badge might just be the cosmic answer Sally never expected.

But it doesn’t stop there. We unravel the rich history of the star motif acr...

The Stinas Celebrate 100 EPISODES OF MAGNOLIA STREET!

In the first half of this episode, the Stinas take a look back at the past year! Justina surprises Kristina with some Stevie Nicks fan fiction and Kristina surprises Justina with some AI generated songs inspired by some of the inside jokes from past episodes....It's chock full of laughs!

But that's not all!

We are also so excited to debut yet another Song-i-Sode for ya! Th...

De te perdant te maledico!

In this powerful episode, we delve into the extraordinary force of sisterhood and the divine feminine's role in times of crisis and uncertainty. From the hushed meetings of abolitionists to the secret language of quilts sewn in defiance, women throughout history have created spaces of refuge and resistance, offering strength, resilience, and hope against systems of oppression.

As the world faces acceler...