Which Witch Is Witch

It’s the battle of the chosen one and the woman who wants to destroy the chosen one (but, you know, a different chosen one), as Bavmorda from the film “Willow” faces off against Korra from “The Legend of Korra.” Plus: science versus romance, a recurrence of sentient tomes, misappropriating famous quotations, Sailor Moon, X-Men, Captain Planet, and regular bunnies, not demon bunnies for once. Audio samples: “Willow” The Legend of Korra — “Welcome to Republic City” Don't disappoint the gods by missing an episode! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or SoundCloud!

Today we put Regina’s theory to the test of it being okay to like problematic things as long as you acknowledge it. Bayonetta (of the eponymous series from Platinum Games) demonstrates some questionable sexual politics. Lord Fanny (of Grant Morrison’s “The Invisibles” comic books) has some troubling gender identity representation. It’s a good thing they’re both such great witches! Audio samples: Bayonetta 1 & 2 Don't disappoint the gods by missing an episode! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or SoundCloud!

A pair of Disney villainesses invade the podcast as we discuss Maleficent (from “Sleeping Beauty”) and Ursula (from “The Little Mermaid”). ALSO: the facts about spinning wheels, the fall of Lucifer, transmutation is an impressive form of magic, and two of our favorite subjects: Satanism and demon bunnies! Audio samples: “Maleficent” “The Little Mermaid” Don't disappoint the gods by missing an episode! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or SoundCloud!

Kicking off the new year with two of our favorite badass ladies from outer space, we discuss the possible witchiness of Princess Leia Organa from “Star Wars” and Leeloominaï Lekatariba Lamina-Tchaï Ekbat De Sebat from “The Fifth Element.” ALSO: strangling the patriarchy with its own bonds, the ever-present X-Men, gender fluidity in the distant future, and effective uses of Captain Planet. Audio samples: Star Wars: A New Hope The Fifth Element Don't disappoint the gods by missing an episode! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or SoundCloud!

Merry “X”-Mas, it’s our holiday special about witchy X-Men! We discuss the witchiness of Ororo Munroe and Illyana Rasputin from the X-Men series, codenames Storm and Magik. ALSO: nonexplicit sexual overtones, male gaze and general creepiness, how to find good fan fiction, and yet another demon bunny (there are always demon bunnies). Audio samples: X-Men (1992 animated series) — “Have Yourself A Morlock Little X-Mas” “X-Men” (2000 feature film) Don't disappoint the gods by missing an episode! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or SoundCloud!

Let’s ease off the vengeance in favor of some bright and happy kid witches! Today, we discuss witchly qualifications of the titular heroines of “Matilda” (book by Roald Dahl, film by Danny DeVito) and “Kiki’s Delivery Service” (by Hayao Miyazaki). ALSO: Satanism for kids, all-ages concert venues, a supportive sense of sisterhood, and, inevitably, X-Men. Audio samples: “Matilda” “Hamilton: An American Musical” “Kiki’s Delivery Service” Don't disappoint the gods by missing an episode! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or SoundCloud!

Happy Venge-giving to you and yours! In this holiday-adjacent episode, we discuss the witchy bonafides of the ladies from the 1996 film "The Craft" and the 2011 run of Marvel Comics' "Ghost Rider". Also discussed: card games, fictional languages, 90's children's cartoons, recognizing problems, superhero double-standards, and more! Audio samples: The Craft A MIDI version of The Smiths' "How Soon Is Now" Don't disappoint the gods by missing an episode! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or SoundCloud!

Today we discuss two witches who have a history of wiping people's minds and who have both survived being best friends with a "chosen one." Let's talk about Zatanna from Justice League/Batman and Hermione from Harry Potter! Audio samples: Justice League Unlimited, "This Little Piggy" Young Justice, "Secrets" Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

Today we compare the witch-bonafides of the Sanderson sisters (from the film "Hocus Pocus") and the Spellman family (from "Sabrina the Teenage Witch"). Two different paths for transforming people into black cats! An all-witch musical revue! False devils and so much more! Audio samples: Hocus Pocus Sabrina the Teenage Witch

It's an introductory episode! We discuss our five laws of witchiness and our respective backgrounds in witchery, plus a quick spell for diagnosing your ailments, because hey, why not? Audio samples: Bob's Burgers, "Teen-A-Witch" John Linnell, "Iowa"