102: Episode 171: Inciting An Afrominimalist Riot
Episode 171 is an interview with author, anti-racism activist, and minimalist Christine Platt. We discuss her new book, The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less, which brings a fresh new perspective to the conversation of minimalism. Platt guides her reader through the sociological and psychological ways in which we form attachments to things and patterns of accumulation, not to tell you ...
1hr 10m Jun 15, 2021
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101: Episode 170: Inciting A Queer Riot
Episode 170 is a roundtable with a diverse group of queer practitioners from around the world representing multiple facets of the magical community. The modern Pagan community is seen by many as focusing on fertility and binary gender identity which can leave LGBTQ+ practitioners feeling disenfranchised. We explore the notion of being LGBTQ+ in a fertility religion, embracing the term 'queer' a...
1hr 40m Jun 01, 2021
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100: Episode 169: Inciting An Expert Riot
Episode 169 asks What is an expert? Is it formal academic achievement? Certifications? Is being an expert subjective to the field itself? To answer that question, I've brought together a circle of experts in different fields to parse out the finer points of the discourse surrounding expertise. We discuss bona fides, goalposts, how experts identify experts and they way they identify frauds, t...
1hr 59m May 18, 2021
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99: Episode 168: Inciting A Pagan Music Riot
  Episode 168 of Inciting A Riot is a roundtable with some familiar voices. I am welcoming back Rene Collins, Ginger Doss, SJ Tucker, and Cheshire Moon to the podcast. They are some of modern Paganism's foremost musical acts, and we had a delightful conversation about the business of independent artistry, what leadership means, fear, and the joys of being a bard for a bunch of witches.  Links t...
1hr 30m May 04, 2021
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98: Episode 167: Inciting Via Hedera's Riot
Episode 167 is an interview with folklorist, witch, and author Via Hedera. We had a far-reaching discussion about the hidden history of superstition, the double-edged blade of using genetics as a basis for cultural exploration, the increasing visibility of BIPOC and queer witches, and the absolute grossest spell she knows. Her new book Folkloric American Witchcraft and the Multicultural Experie...
1hr 30m Apr 20, 2021
1hr 30m
97: Episode 166: Inciting A New World Witchery Riot
Episode 166 is an interview with longtime friend of the show Dr. Cory Hutcheson, co-host of New World Witchery (#)  and author of a new book of the same name (#) . We have a far-reaching discussion about the academic and personal pursuit of folklore, why the Devil keeps coming up in his book, and how to find magic in your own backyard. Find more about Dr. Cory Hutcheson here (#)  and foll...
1hr 21m Apr 06, 2021
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96: Episode 165: Inciting A Disasterology Riot
Episode 165 is an interview with Dr. Sam Montano, expert in emergency management and author of Disaster-ology. We have a broad ranging discussion about climate change, how to talk about misinformation with loved ones, and how she would manage the fallout from WandaVision.  You can find more of Dr. Montano at http://Disaster-ology.com.  If you like this show and want to support it, there are...
1hr 21m Mar 23, 2021
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95: Episode 164: Inciting Chaweon Koo's Riot
Episode 164 is an interview with magical makeup artist, occult researcher, and atheist witch Chaweon Koo. The conversation is an impactful deep dive on the nature of leadership, how to be an ally, skeptical spiritual seeking, and conspiracy theories. Find more of Chaweon on social media @HiChaweon or on her YouTube channel (#) . Patreon supporters heard this show first (and got over 20 ...
1hr 50m Mar 09, 2021
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94: Episode 163: Inciting A Chaotic Witch Riot
Episode 163 is an interview with the Chaotic Witch Aunt, Frankie, who is one of the social media stars who rose to prominence during the 2020 lockdown. As people turned to new ways of connecting during the pandemic, such as TikTok, comedians, home chefs, and even a few witches, became overnight household names. These content creators are emblematic of the way in which witchcraft is being discov...
1hr 36m Feb 23, 2021
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93: Episode 162: Inciting Cassandra Snow's Riot
Episode 162 is an interview with Cassandra Snow - author of Queering Your Craft and Queering the Tarot. We discuss what cisgender people can get out of queering their craft, how tarot works, ethical readers, and the Babysitter's Club. Find more of Cassandra at their website here (#) . Patreon supporters heard this show first! Consider giving a small donation to Patreon.com/IncitingProjec...
1hr 23m Feb 09, 2021
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92: Episode 161: Inciting A Welsh Witch Riot
Episode 161 is an interview with Welsh witch Mhara Starling, whose TikTok has gone viral in recent months for reviving ancient Welsh Paganism for a new generation. I'm particularly excited for this conversation, because, as a trans woman, Mhara's experience navigating the Pagan community - that is often so focused on sex, gender, and fertility - is part of a long history of queer people navig...
1hr 32m Jan 26, 2021
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91: Episode 160: Inciting Maggie Tokuda-Hall's Riot
Episode 160 is an interview with author Maggie Tokuda-Hall about mermaids, pirates, writing queer, inclusive narratives, and setting stories in a world that doesn't center whiteness. Find out more about Maggie at her website here.  (#) Patreon supporters heard this show first! Consider giving a small donation to Patreon.com/IncitingProjects (http://patreon.com/IncitingProjects) ! You’ll g...
59m Jan 13, 2021
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90: Episode 159: Inciting A 2020 Riot
Patreon supporters joined me and my special guests Lilith Dorsey and Patti Wigington for a look at the highs and lows and comfort foods of 2020. This was my way of saying thank you to the folks who kept the lights on here at Inciting A Riot by paying the bills. If you'd like to become a supporter and partake in some sweet rewards, check out Patreon.com/IncitingProjects (#) . We'll be doing m...
2hr 6m Dec 30, 2020
2hr 6m
89: Episode 158: Inciting A Treadwell's Riot
Episode 158 is an interview with Christina Oakley-Harrington, owner and operator of the esoteric bookshop Treadwell's of London. We talked about building community, not seeing other Pagan creators as competition, the changing trends of Pagan interest, and the difference between the online and brick & mortar Pagan community. Seek out more of Treadwell's here (#) . Learn more about the Stitch...
58m Dec 15, 2020
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88: Episode 157: Inciting A Witch Boys Riot
Episode 157 of Inciting A Riot is an interview with Joe Phillips. Joe is a comic book artist with an impressive resume that includes Marvel and DC, and he is also the creator of the viral witchy sensation "Witch Boys", which features a diverse array of queer men as witches. We chat about the comic book industry, authenticity, and inclusion in media, and the sometimes uncomfortable compromises o...
2hr 1m Dec 01, 2020
2hr 1m
87: Episode 156: Inciting A Psychic Hotline Riot
Episode 156 of Inciting A Riot is an interview with "Sarah". Her name has been changed and identity protected in order to discuss her profession: being a phone psychic. Were her identity to be revealed, she would almost certainly lose her job and possibly face legal action. For this reason, I'm not releasing the video version of this episode on Patreon as per usual. Sarah talked to me abo...
1hr 32m Nov 17, 2020
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86: Episode 155: Inciting A Reel Magic Riot
Episode 155 is an interview with Jess Mason, writer for The Mary Sue and hostess of the Reel Magic podcast which examines the intersection of magic and Paganism with how they're portrayed in film and television. We discuss queering media, curative fandom, and whether the aunts from Practical Magic are secretly a lesbian couple. Find more about Jess Mason's writing here (#) . You can also ...
1hr 18m Nov 03, 2020
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85: Episode 154: Inciting A Hallowed Riot (2020)
Welcome back to our annual celebration of stories and songs from across the Pagan world. Each of the storytellers and musicians is listed below. I encourage you to click their links, buy their wares if you can, and share them with your friends. Stories “The Church” Written & Narrated by Vinna Harper “Hunger Pains” Written & Narrated by Rommy Driks Visit her Blog (#) Buy her Book (#) “A ...
2hr 21m Oct 27, 2020
2hr 21m
84: Episode 153: Inciting A Decolonizing Reiki Riot
Episode 153 is an interview with Marika Clymer, an Own Voices (#)  Japanese-Ainu American reiki practitioner whose efforts to decolonize this traditional Japanese healing modality on social media have garnered her a lot of attention. She pulls no punches in discussing the many ways white practitioners unapologetically take from BIPOC spiritualities and the ways in which many of these practic...
1hr 41m Oct 06, 2020
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83: Episode 152: Inciting A Weaving Fate Riot
Episode 152 welcomes back author, artist, and all-around great guy Aidan Wachter as we celebrate the release of his second book Weaving Fate: Hypersigils, Changing the Past, & Telling True Lies. Aidan's independently published books have made him a well-respected, best-selling Pagan author without going through the traditional "Big 2" publishing route. We spend some time not only talking about ...
1hr 31m Sep 22, 2020
1hr 31m
82: Episode 151: Inciting A Juju Riot
Episode 151 of Inciting A Riot is an interview with Moon Ferguson, creatrix of Juju: the Web Series (#)  available on Amazon Prime. Moon is a single mom who grew up with a love of Charmed, the Vampire Diaries, and Disney who went on to accidentally fall in love with film school while working as a Physician's Assistant. She talks openly about owning your sexuality, how bartending in a strip c...
1hr 16m Sep 09, 2020
1hr 16m
81: Episode 150: Inciting Alex Robshaw's Riot
 Episode 150 is an interview with witchy musician Alex Robshaw. She opened up about being an independent artist, creative burnout, the value of art, and when you can call yourself a musician. We also discussed her recent desire to discuss her white passing privilege during this time of social evolution. Listen to find out what she said "makes me be more solid in what my fights are". Find more ...
1hr Aug 25, 2020
1hr
80: Episode 149: Inciting Bill Konigsberg's Riot
Episode 149 of Inciting A Riot is an interview with author Bill Konigsberg. We discuss how YA queer fiction has evolved, the complexities of writing diverse and representative characters, and the importance of treating teenagers like people. You can learn more about Bill at his website here (#) . Patreon supporters heard this show first! Consider giving a small donation to Patreon.com/Inc...
1hr Aug 11, 2020
1hr
79: Episode 148: Inciting A Pandemic Riot (Part 2)
Episode 148 continues my conversation with Cory Hutcheson of New World Witchery about the history of pandemics. This time we remain firmly in the present.  My thanks to Cory Hutcheson. Please go support him at New World Witchery (https://newworldwitchery.com/) ! Some sources for further reading: https://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/black-deathhttps://www.jstor.org/stable/2764425?seq=2#...
1hr 8m Jul 28, 2020
1hr 8m
78: Episode 147: Inciting A Pandemic Riot (Part 1)
Episode 147 of Inciting A Riot brings back friend of the show Cory Hutcheson of New World Witchery for a look back at the social and folkloric history of pandemics. (Hey...you guys asked for this episode. I think the topic is kind of bleak, too, but... 🤷🏼‍♂️) Our topics ranged from some that were actual medical pandemics to others that were more of a social plague to get a good feel for how soc...
1hr 16m Jul 15, 2020
1hr 16m
77: Episode 146: Inciting Patti Wigington's Riot
Episode 146: Patti Wigington is back! We are celebrating her new book Herb Magic (#) as well as getting a sneak peek at her upcoming book Badass Ancestors (#) , out in September 2020. Since Patti has spent most of her career as a Pagan advice columnist, we thought it would be a fun opportunity to throw a number of listener-submitted questions at her and test her witchy advice-giving capabilitie...
1hr 21m Jun 30, 2020
1hr 21m
76: Episode 145: Inciting A Black Lives Matter Riot
Episode 145 is an open conversation among Black activists and spiritual leaders regarding recent protests, police brutality, whether watching The Help solves racism, what it means to be a good ally, and specifically how white authors, teachers, and publishers in Paganism assist in the erasure of Black Pagan voices. My sincere gratitude to the 7 people who stepped forward and were willing to ...
2hr 3m Jun 09, 2020
2hr 3m
75: Episode 144: Inciting Nealie Sanchez's Riot
Episode 144 is an interview with Nealie Sanchez, co-host of the Dairy Diary Podcast as well as the founder and editor-in-chief of Texas Dog Magazine and Plai Magazine. Nealie is a Latinx body positive activist, and in addition to a discussion of her creative projects we do have a candid discussion regarding her journey with eating disorders and body acceptance. Find Nealie: Instagram @nothing...
1hr 18m Jun 02, 2020
1hr 18m
74: Episode 143: Inciting Meg Elison's Riot
Episode 143 is an interview with author Meg Elison. Meg is celebrating two new books - Find Layla (https://smile.amazon.com/Find-Layla-Meg-Elison-ebook/dp/B0811XMCWL/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?dchild=1&keywords=finding+Layla+meg+elison&qid=1588521305&sr=8-1-fkmr0) and Big Girl (https://www.amazon.com/Big-Girl-Outspoken-Authors-Elison/dp/1629637831) . We have a discussion about creativity during quarant...
1hr 9m May 19, 2020
1hr 9m
73: Episode 142: Inciting Lilith Dorsey's Riot
Episode 142 of Inciting A Riot is my interview with author, anthropologist, and Voodoo priestess Lilith Dorsey. We discuss her new book Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens coming out May 11th from Weiser Books. This conversation includes a candid discussion regarding Lilith's struggle to get this book published and to include the content she wanted. It also contains a bold, honest look at t...
1hr 18m May 05, 2020
1hr 18m
72: Episode 141: Inciting An Utterly Wicked Riot
Episode 141 is an interview with returning guest, Pagan author Dorothy Morrison. We discuss the relaunch of her book Utterly Wicked: Curses, Hexes, and Other Unsavory Notions. Topics of note: Writing about curses when Pagan publishers only want happy spells, examining claims of cultural appropriation, and what alcohol Auntie Dorothy would bring over when there's a man that wronged you. Look f...
1hr 15m Apr 21, 2020
1hr 15m
71: Episode 140: Inciting A Hellier Riot
Episode 140 of Inciting A Riot: the Podcast is an interview with Dana and Greg Newkirk, lead investigators of the metaphysical research group at the center of the viral hit show Hellier (https://www.hellier.tv/) . We discuss the concept of "high strangeness", authenticity in paranormal investigations, the original ending to their first season, and the big question of when (if?) they plan on rel...
1hr 39m Apr 07, 2020
1hr 39m
70: Episode 139: Inciting SJ Tucker's Riot
Episode 139 is an interview with one of my personal icons SJ Tucker! SJ is one of Paganism's musical treasures with a career spanning decades. From her days in Skinny White Chick to her solo career and occasional team-up with Pagan Supergroup Tricky Pixie. We talk artistry and finding the courage to strike out on your own and make a life that's yours. Find more of SJ Tucker here (https://s...
1hr 17m Mar 24, 2020
1hr 17m
69: Episode 138: Inciting A Pagan Heart Riot
Episode 138 is a trip down memory lane with my friend Greywolf Moonsong. Greywolf is the host of A Pagan Heart in Maine as well as an accomplished artist and former Christian minister. Our conversation spans the past decade as we discuss how the community has changed, what has stayed the same, and find out which one of us takes a compliment the worst. Hint: it's me. Find more of Greywolf ...
1hr 8m Mar 12, 2020
1hr 8m
68: Episode 137: Inciting A Fat Feminist Riot
Episode 137 is an interview with the Fat Feminist Witch herself, Paige Vanderbeck! She is the host of the Fat Feminist Witch podcast and author of the new book Green Witchcraft: A Practical Guide to Discovering the Magic of Plants, Herbs, Crystals, and Beyond. We talk pop culture, astrology, and what it means to be a body positive Pagan activist. Find more about Paige here (https://fatfeminis...
1hr 18m Feb 25, 2020
1hr 18m
67: Episode 136: Inciting A Homeschool Riot
Episode 136 is an interview with Tiffany Newson, founder of Sankofa Newson Academy.   We talk about her decision to homeschool, stigmas and joys, and that pesky question of "socialization". Additionally, we discuss what it means to be a black mom in Trump's America, and how being a homeschool mom allows her to guide discussions of race and politics for her children. Then, of course, we couldn...
1hr 20m Feb 11, 2020
1hr 20m
66: Episode 135: Inciting An About Pagan Wiccan Riot
Episode 135 of Inciting A Riot: the Podcast is an interview with the legendary Pagan blogger and author Patti Wigington. We discuss her witchy advice column, Pagan trends, and the best recipes for cooking babies. Patreon supporters heard this show first! Consider giving a small donation to http://Patreon.com/IncitingProjects! You’ll get cool rewards like unedited video and audio podcasts from ...
1hr 13m Jan 28, 2020
1hr 13m
65: Episode 134: Inciting A Wollstonecraft Riot
Episode 134 of Inciting A Riot is an interview with Pagan and children's author Jordan Stratford. We discuss his successful series, The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency. Topics of note: Teaching feminism at an early age, the importance of authentic representation in children's literature, and finding success later in life. (Oh, and we discuss that TERF tweet from J.K. Rowling.) Find more about...
1hr 20m Jan 07, 2020
1hr 20m
64: Episode 133: Inciting A Ghostly Riot
Episode 133 of Inciting A Riot: the Podcast is an interview with art historian and author Susan Owens. Her latest book The Ghost: A Cultural History (https://smile.amazon.com/Ghost-Cultural-History-Susan-Owens/dp/1849764670/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) provides us with a different take on ghosts. Rather than discussing the spiritual or religious aspects of the dead, we discuss ...
55m Dec 28, 2019
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63: Episode 132: Inciting A Slavic Riot
Episode 132 of Inciting A Riot: the Podcast is an interview with author, artist, tarot designer, folklorist, and Pagan scholar Melissa Ivanco. We have a fascinating discussion ranging from her experience as a West Point cadet and career with the military police to her studies of Slavic folklore and Russian culture. It's a fun, interesting conversation on a topic rarely touched upon in Western P...
51m Dec 11, 2019
51m
62: Episode 131: Inciting Polly Lind's Riot
Episode 131 of Inciting A Riot: the Podcast is an interview with New Zealand Pagan artist Polly Lind! We discuss finding Paganism in the Southern Hemisphere, and how it differs from our practices in the north. We also talk cultural appropriation, making art, and doll penises. Support this phenomenal independent Pagan artist by visiting her around the interwebs: PollyLind.com Instagram  @Poll...
1hr 14m Nov 26, 2019
1hr 14m
61: Episode 130: Inciting Thorn Mooney's Riot
Episode 130 of Inciting A Riot: the Podcast is a delightful interview with the lovechild of Myrtle Snow and Sarah Sanderson: author, blogger, and Gardnerian Priestess Thorn Mooney. We not only discuss exploring Wicca, but Pagan gatekeeping, what it means to be a good ally, using your privilege, and dealing with the changing face of the Pagan community. Find Thorn Mooney: Blog: https://thornt...
1hr 27m Nov 12, 2019
1hr 27m
60: Episode 129: Inciting A Hallowed Riot (2019)
Samhain Special 2019 Music O Death - Ralph Stanley Sasha Sloan - Dancing with Your Ghost Sorciere - Alex Robshaw Original Game - Alex Robshaw Wolves - Down Like Silver Hell - Squirrel Nut Zippers Poems after you died - Fire Lyte The Seal Wife - Signe Pike (read by Ruth Colcombe of the Celtic Myth Podshow) Stories Vasilisa Prekrasnaya & Baba Yaga - folktale retold by Me...
49m Oct 30, 2019
49m
59: Episode 128: Inciting Aidan Wachter's Riot
Episode 128 of Inciting A Riot: the Podcast is a riveting interview with author, artist, and jeweler Aidan Wachter. We discuss his phenomenal first book, Six Ways, as well as what it means to be a Pagan, Artist, Pagan Artist, and interacting professionally with the Pagan community. Also, I discuss a bit about where I've been, why I took a hiatus, and the benefits of self-care. Support Pagan m...
1hr 11m Oct 26, 2019
1hr 11m
58: Episode 127: Inciting A Professional Psychic Riot
Episode 127 of Inciting A Riot features an interview with professional psychic, author, and tarot adviser Courtney Weber. We discuss what it means to be a psychic, charging for services, spotting a fraud, and dealing with stubborn clients. Don't worry, though, we also discuss the expectation for results and repeat clients, scientifically testing psychic claims, being proved wrong, and what it ...
1hr 26m Mar 12, 2019
1hr 26m
57: Episode 126: Inciting A Bad Tarot Riot
Episode 126 of Inciting A Riot: the Podcast is an interview with the Bad Tarot Reader himself, Matt Harris. You may have seen his hilarious Tarot memes on Instagram under the name @BadTarotReader. Check him out on Instagram or at BadTarotReader.com Support Pagan media! Consider giving a small donation to http://Patreon.com/IncitingProjects! You’ll get cool rewards like unedited video and audi...
49m Nov 18, 2018
49m
56: Episode 125: Inciting A Hallowed Riot (2018)
Hallowed Riot 2018 Music Noe Venable - Feral Cool to be a Witch - Alexian The Dead South - In hell I’ll be in good company Melanie Martinez- Milk & Cookies The High Price of Necromancy- Split Lip Rayfield Shores of Avalon - Tina Malia The Witch Song - Julie Felix A Little Wicked - Valerie Broussard Bartholomew - The Solent Comedy Poems The Moss of His Skin - Anne Sexton Her...
44m Oct 31, 2018
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55: Episode 124: Inciting Sarah Lawless' #MeToo Riot
Episode 124 of Inciting A Riot: the Podcast is a candid interview with Sarah Lawless, whose recent series of blogs and social media postings have brought the #MeToo conversation to the forefront of Pagan conversation. For legal reasons, we will not be discussing the details of Sarah's allegations, nor any specific occurrence mentioned therein. Rather, we will be focusing on the discussion of s...
1hr 36m Oct 23, 2018
1hr 36m
54: Episode 123: Inciting Mickie Mueller's Riot
Episode 123 of Inciting A Riot: the Podcast is a discussion with author, illustrator, and Pagan artisan Mickie Mueller. We celebrate the release of her latest book, Llewellyn's Little Book of Halloween, and talk about how to make your Samhain extra witchy. Support Pagan media! Consider giving a small donation to http://Patreon.com/IncitingProjects! You’ll get cool rewards like unedited video a...
48m Oct 14, 2018
48m
53: Episode 122: Inciting A Problematic Pagan Riot
Episode 122 of Inciting a Riot: the Podcast finds us discussing some of the recent expressions of problematic behavior in the Pagan community. Also, there are two interviews from Chicago's Pagan Pride. A trigger warning: the latter part of the show has a discussion of sexual misconduct inside the community. While it is by no means graphic, the topic is discussed. Support Pagan media! Consider...
47m Oct 07, 2018
47m