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Show notes:

Opening Segment

Opening song is an instrumental version of Diaspora by Juni and Bren.

Juniper and Brendan introduce themselves and talk briefly on their Pagan (and philosophical) Paths as well as discuss the layout for the show and what we hope to do with it.

The incense for this episode is Juniper’s Lucky Number Seven and the Tea is Kusmi Chocolate Chai.

Bardic Segment

Opening poem is a piece by Rumi and a sample from Jethrol Tull

Juni speaks briefly about YB Yeats and reads his poem The Dedication to a Book of Stories selected from the Irish Novelists

The link she mentions to the Rattle and Silver Branch Workshop is here

Bren reads a sad love poem translated from the Irish called Grief of a Young Girl’s Heart

Standing Stone

Opening music is selected from Imagined Oceans by Carl Jenkins.

Dr. Bren reads to us from Cicero’s Discussions at Tuscullum and talks about happiness and Ancient Roman philosophies on how a simple life of pleasure is ideal.

Rants, Raves & Reviews

Juni and Bren take a hard look at gossip and the rumour mill in the Pagan community and Brendan reads to us about the value of gossip and reputation in ancient times.

Garden Gate

Opening Poem is selected from Juni’s Hedgewitch’s Poem.

Juniper looks at house blessing and new home traditions with a critical eye and shares what she and Bren did to bless their new home.

Ask Dr. Expert

Juniper asks Dr. Expert about the origins of Drawing Down the Moon. An interesting discussion on magickal history begins.

Dr. Expert reads from Ronald Hutton’s Triumph of the Moon, Lucan’s Pharsalia and Plato’s Gorgias.

Closing Segment

Closing music is an instrumental version of Diaspora by Juni and Bren.

We ask a skill testing question that can earn you a free Walking the Hedge Calendar, tell you about our websites, plans for next episode and thank you very much for listening!

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Opening Segment:

In which we catch up with the goings on in Brendan and Juniper’s lives. We will also discuss listener feedback. Hold contests and give out prizes (such as copies of Brendan’s books). We will keep you updated on any public appearances, vending and book signings coming up. We will tell you what’s happening on the website and forum as well as on the show. Each episode will feature a different tea, brew, wine, incense and/or smudge stick we are enjoying while recording as well.

Bardic Arts:

Here we celebrate creativity and artistic pursuits. We will perform and read songs, chants, poems, stories and more! This segment will also feature interviews and samples from artists in the community, not just musicians but also storytellers and writers, as well as visual artists such as sculptors and painters. Here we will also look at less common sources of Pagan and Witchcraft lore, moving beyond the myths and into folklore, folk tales, fairy tales, ancient epics, poetry and works of art. Register onto the website so you can submit your own work (in the Forum and/or in the Gallery) and it just might make it on the show.

Standing Stone:

Dr. Brendan Myers discusses Pagan philosophy: ancient, modern and in-between. Listen in as he looks at theology, history, ethics, values, philosophy and spirituality. Brendan asks the hard questions and delves deep into the Pagan consciousness, exploring who we are, where we came from and why we do what we do.

Rants, Raves & Reviews:

Join us as we rant and complain about the things in the Pagan community, and the news, that drives us crazy! Also cheer with us as we rave about all the wonderful things we find in the Pagan community and around the world. Here we will also review the odd book, movie, album, TV show, website, other podcasts and so forth.

Garden Gate:

Juniper takes a hard look at practising Magick, Witchcraft and Paganism in real life. Laugh and roll your eyes as Juniper explores how to practice Kitchen Magick when you are a lousy cook and figures out whether or not there really are spirits living under her refrigerator. Tag along with a Hedgewitch as she stumbles through life with one foot in this world and one foot in the Otherworld. Try out recipes and create arts & Crafts along with Juniper as well.

Ask Dr. Expert:

In which we try to stump our favourite PhD (and maybe a guest expert or two) with tough, and fun, questions. Such as: what are the origins of Drawing Down the Moon? What are the commonalities in world religions? Is there a distinctly female/male religious experience? Was Samhain really the Celtic New Year? And much more … Please join the Forum to suggest questions and to debate the answers!

Closing Segment:

A segment that will be a little different each and every episode; we might have a round table discussion with guests, interviews, guided mediations, listen in as Brendan and Juniper perform a ritual in their apartment, we might play recordings from lectures and Pagan conferences, or discuss the seasons and festivals. Here we will also give you mini homework assignments to give a go at if you are up to the challenge and want to have a little fun!

Each episode will run roughly an hour and a half long. New episodes every two weeks.