The Hexperts

The Hexperts

Join Nikki Haggart and Brett Seivwright, two besties who can’t stand each other, as Brett guides Nikki through the world of witchcraft, magical traditions, and wacky folklore, while Nikki tests Brett's knowledge on literally the most basic elements of pop culture (like that Liam Neeson didn’t star in Die Hard). Cover Photo: Annie Yao Theme Song: 'Ride To the City' by the Lemming Shepherds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Aleister Crowley Part 3: The Golden Dawn

July 29, 2026 • 55 mins
In our continuing exploration of Crowley's life, our boy finds love with a man with fantastic legs, attaches himself to the worst possible father figures, and causes a schism in a sacred spiritual order like only an ex-Evangelical can. Later, Brett describes an episode of Below Deck in a way that is absolutely legally distinct from a certain James Cameron movie.

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Aleister Crowley Part 2: Early Life

July 15, 2026 • 56 mins
This week, we explore the early days of the forefather of the Occult, from being the sickly son of fanatically religious train millionaires, to his young adulthood as a mountaineering misanthrope. Later, we hear from one of the most important authors of this generation, Tyra Banks.

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Aleister Crowley Part 1: Thelema

July 1, 2026 • 58 mins
We begin our dive into the forefather of modern magic and the 'most wicked man in the world' with a look into Thelema, a religion that says everyone is a star, literally, and that martinis are bad. Later, hi, it's Nikki Blonsky from the movie Hairspray.

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The North Berwick Witches

June 17, 2026 • 51 mins
This is the story of how the witches of Scotland and Denmark enchanted the weather to stop a king from marrying a fourteen-year-old, and I guess somehow they're the bad guy. Later, Brett utilizes the spirits, and his eighth grade crush, to identify nu metal bands.

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Sybil Leek Part Two

June 3, 2026 • 59 mins
Our journey into the life of one of the world's most famous modern witches continues as we discuss her travels to America, her poorly-reviewed foray into ghost hunting, her apparent discomfort with sons and math, and her very good boy with very hot feet. Later, Brett tells us what he knows about Madonna, including how to perform divination with her coffee table book, and whether her ex-husband is a resident of Flavortown.

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Sybil Leek Part One

May 20, 2026 • 58 mins
Brett and Nikki dive into the early life of Britain's most famous witch and perhaps most dumbfounding braggart, Sybil Leek. Later, Brett is quizzed on knowledge from past episodes, including who wasn't in Alvin And The Chipmunk, which Beatles are still alive, and what's the worst way to spell Nikki.

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The Gospel of Aradia

May 6, 2026 • 65 mins
Have you heard the Gospel of Aradia? Neither had anyone else, until folklorist Charles Godfrey Leland showed up. Brett and Nikki discuss the alleged secret worshipping the goddess Diana and her witch-messiah daughter by the pagans of Italy. Later, Brett curses Charlie Puth.

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Curses

April 22, 2026 • 63 mins
From the evil eye to Etsy witches, Brett and Nikki break down the history of curses, and discuss whether there is an ethical way to hex a bitch. Later, Brett fails to mew, and Nikki fails to pronounce 'looksmaxxing.'

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Egregores, Featuring The Paranormal Parlour

April 8, 2026 • 70 mins
Brett and Nikki welcome Carly Billings and Cecilia O'Grady, independent theatre creators, hosts of the spooky new podcast 'The Paranormal Parlour,' and girl women. Brett teaches us about ghosts built from the power of belief, from tragic Victorian lovers to cool cats on skateboards. Later, Carly and Cecilia ask Brett once and for all: Is there crying in baseball?

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Malleus Maleficarum

March 25, 2026 • 56 mins

Brett talks about a book too vile and too poorly written for even a dweeb like him to get through, as we discuss the horrors unleashed upon women and 'witches' by Inquisitor Heinrich Kramer after he was bullied by a girl. Later, silly walk to Camelot as Brett is quizzed on his Monty Python knowledge in a game that Nikki totally didn't steal from a popular streaming service.


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The Trial of Helena Scheuberin

March 11, 2026 • 65 mins
Brett tells Nikki the tale of when the Pope's fiercest witch hunter met his ultimate match, a mean girl. Later, Brett gets to not talk about Billy Bob Thornton (and instead tells us his hot takes on The Traitors.)

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Hoodoo

February 25, 2026 • 67 mins
Brett and Nikki discuss how African spirituality merged with the many cultures of the New World to create perhaps the most no-nonsense modern practice of magic, while never letting you forget how very white they are. Later, Brett gets quizzed on various wisdoms from frat boy cinema from American Pie to American Psycho.

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Love Spells

February 11, 2026 • 72 mins
Nikki and Brett discuss the undeniably questionable ethics of love spells, then tell you exactly how to do them. Later, do you believe in Abby Lee Miller? Brett does not.

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John Dee Part Two

January 26, 2026 • 74 mins
In our continuing exploration of the life of Dr John Dee, John experiments with alchemy, scrying, and toxic polycules. Later, find out what Brett, and Queen Elizabeth the First, think of Bridget Jones's Diary.

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John Dee Part 1

January 14, 2026 • 71 mins
Brett and Nikki discuss Dr John Dee, occultist, astronomer to Queen Elizabeth I, the original 007, and a really terrible Catholic. Later, Brett learns that not all fanfiction is about men getting pregnant on battlefields (just most.)

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Christmas Creatures

December 24, 2025 • 61 mins
Brett and Nikki discuss the cryptids, hags, and monsters that for centuries have made the holiday season what it is through magic, gifts, and a healthy dose of terror. Later, Brett discovers The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and its disappointing lack of polygamy.

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The Science of Magic

December 10, 2025 • 76 mins
Brett and Nikki investigate scientific studies of magic's validity, the unique biases of skeptics and believers, the health benefits of practicing witchcraft, and what Tetris, Cocaine Bear, and their childhood dentists have to do with it all. Later, get ready to fall in love with a noble after a disastrous ski trip, as Brett is forced to describe Netflix Christmas movies, and Nikki reveals which sitcom star is jealous of her.
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Hekate

November 26, 2025 • 60 mins
Brett and Nikki discuss the Greek goddess of magic, her many eras, and just how spooky having three heads is. Later, we find out how Brett likes them apples, and why Kevin Smith is your biggest cheerleader.

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Robert Cochrane

November 12, 2025 • 72 mins

Brett and Nikki discuss the complicated life and legacy of Robert Cochrane, father of traditional/folkloric witchcraft, ex-con, blacksmith, and world-class hater of Wicca. Later, Brett learns the difference between several cat-based girl groups and questions if a band is just a person. Who's to say? (Nikki's to say.)


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The Devil

October 29, 2025 • 67 mins
Is there any Devil in the craft? Is the Devil crafty at all? According to these tales of British folklore, not really. Brett tells us what Satan allegedly got up to after he fell from Heaven but before he became the suave fiddle-playing trickster of America. Later, we find out whether Tati Westbrook is a controversial Youtuber or a charming English village, and how to pronounce Nikkie, even with an E.

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